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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Willie Ofosu

Administration (NTIA), October 20006. Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 10th Edition, 19967. In Defense of Affirmative Action, Barbara Bergman, New York, Basic Books, 1996, pp. 53-9Willie K. OfosuWillie K. Ofosu is an Assistant Professor and Chair of Telecommunications EngineeringTechnology program at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, where he teaches telecommunicationsand electronic engineering. His research interests are in RF components and antennas,and he is extending his interests to include Information Technology. He contributed to theInformation Sciences and Technology program currently running at Penn State campuses.He is an advocate of diversity in the educational environment. His work involvespartnerships with some industries in

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1998 Annual Conference

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Eldon D. Case

attended in July, 1997, at Center for theStudy of Ethics in the Professions (CSEP), Illinois Institute of Technology. The “Ethics Acrossthe Curriculum” workshop was a continuation of a personal interest in teaching ethics (I alsoattended the NSF “Teaching Research Ethics” Workshop at the Poynter Center, IndianaUniversity during the summer of 1996).This paper describes the handouts, homework questions, examination questions, and in-classdiscussions included in the ethics component of the two Materials Science courses, MSM 454and MSM 855. (I’ll focus on incorporating ethics into Materials Science courses, so I will notdiscuss the general freshman engineering course EGR 291, although teaching EGR 291 wascertainly an interesting experience.) As part

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Mentoring Graduate Students

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jennifer Craig

Writing Strategies for Graduate Students Jennifer L. Craig Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics/Program in Writing and Humanities Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAbstract: Most graduate students at the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics atthe Massachusetts Institute of Technology experience little difficulty in writing theirtheses; however some students struggle to articulate their ideas. This struggle can includeissues of scope, focus, conciseness and coherence, use of technical graphics, use ofgraphics, and grammatical and syntactical errors. When this happens, thesis advisors canfind themselves coaching graduate students in writing skills

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Student Teams and Active Learning

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Alice Agogino; Ann McKenna

“Proceedings of the 2002 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education”various levels of abstraction of lever and pulley devices through simulations, and textual andmathematical explanations. In addition, the learning environment presents problem-solvingsituations where the concepts can be applied. More information on the simple machines modulecan be found in McKenna & Agogino (1998)4 . The idea of using grounded, reality-basedproblems has been researched by the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt13. TheVanderbilt group, through the Jasper series, found that using ‘real-life’ engaging problems led tostudent understanding of

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Paul B. Crilly

. Mukhopadhyay and D.N. Pinder, “Teaching engineering electromagnetics to information and communication engineering students at Massey University,” [Online] Available: http://itee.uq.edu.au/~aupec/aupec03/papers/012%20Mukhopadhyayfull% 20paper.pdf[4] H. Xie, Y. Liang, and Q. Wang, “A laboratory measurement method of radiation pattern,” New York: Springer-Verlag, 2012.[5] N.N. Rao, “PC-Assisted Instruction of Introductory Electromagnetics,” IEEE Tran. Educ., vol. 33, pp. 51-59, Feb. 1990.[6] M.F. Iskander, “Technology-Based Electromagnetic Education,” IEEE Tran. Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 50, pp. 1020, March 2002.[7] Z. Raida, “Internet Support of Education in Antenna and Microwave Techniques,” [Online]. Available

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Robert Dees; Ken S. Gilliam; Michael J. Kwinn

Engineering at the United StatesMilitary Academy. He is an instructor for two courses, Statistics for Engineers and Decision Analysis.Rob received his BS in Engineering Management from USMA in 1998 and his MS in Industrial andSystems Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2005.Ken S. Gilliam is an Instructor and Analyst in the Department of Systems Engineering at the UnitedStates Military Academy. He is the course director for two courses, Statistics for Engineers and DecisionAnalysis. Ken received his BS in Environmental Engineering from USMA in 1994 and his MS inOperations Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2003.LTC Michael J. Kwinn, Jr., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Systems Engineering at the United StatesMilitary

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Bridging the Gap and Freshman Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Kendra Bridges, Boise State University; Joanna Guild, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

first computergeneration of mainframes during the 1960s and 1970s, and throughout the second generation ofdesktop computers and the third generation of the Internet and the World Wide Web during the1980s and 1990s.1 E-learning is especially ideal for individualized instruction. In contrast to one-to-many classroom learning, web technologies can help adjust the pace, sequence, and method ofinstruction to better fit each individual student’s learning behavior and needs. Presently, e-learning is deeply integrated into school curricula to facilitate learning,2 and a fair amount ofliterature discusses that traditional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educationcan be greatly benefited by incorporating e-learning strategies.3, 4, 5, 6

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Cultural Perspectives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Biewenga, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University; Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Kirsten A. Davis, Purdue University; David Owuor Gicharu, Tumaini Innovation Vocational Training Center; Gladys Jeptoo Kerebey, Tumaini Innovation Vocational Training Center

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International Division (INTL)

University Jennifer DeBoer is currently Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses on international education systems, individual and social development, technology use and STEM learning, and educational environments forDr. Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University Stephanie Claussen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University. She previously spent eight years as a Teaching Professor in the Engineering, Design, and Society Division and the Electrical Engineering Departments at the Colorado School of Mines. She holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from MIT and a M.S. and Ph.D in electrical engineering with a Ph.D. minor in

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Supporting Students with Disabilities and Understanding Spatial Ability and Accessibility

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Searle, Utah State University; Daniel Kane, Utah State University; Natalie L. Shaheen; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

edge cutting test (TMCT) and authoring an ASEE paper on potential impacts on spatial ability performance from COVID-19 among blind and low-vision individuals. His focus in coursework during his time at the university has been on engineering, kinesiology, and psychology. He also has been involved over the last year in an Instructional Technologies and Learning lab where he has helped code, analyze, organize, and prepare data on cognitive load in college students.Daniel Kane, Utah State University Daniel Kane is a graduate student at Utah State University pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education with a concurrent master’s degree in Civil Engineering. His research interests focus around the study of spatial ability with

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1996 Annual Conference

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William W. Predebon; Peck Cho; Diana George; Linda M. Ott; Philip Sweany

. within a year of their first quarter at MTU. Toour surprise this was not the case. About 50% of the 20 new faculty attendees were not first time teachers, i.e.,they had varying amounts of teaching experience. As a result this dramatically affected the scope of theorientation and presentation of topics. Also, some background information about Michigan Tech is relevant. The majority (> 80%) of the MTUstudent body is either engineering (67%), science, or technology. Consequently, the majority of the faculty are 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings Page 1.334.2

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Getting Into Graduate School

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies, Student

Paper ID #19005Choosing Between Graduate Program Offers: A Practical GuideDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Ghasem Shahbazi, North Carolina A&T State University; Shamsuddin Ilias, North Carolina A&T State University; Lijun Wang, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

practice and improve their presentation skills.ConclusionWell-trained engineers are needed to advance the thermochemical bioenergy industry. TheCREST Bioenergy Center provides a model for this training with a focus on underrepresentedstudents. Assessment data indicate that the Bioenergy Center training model is a promising onefor developing the critical professional skills.AcknowledgementThis work was supported by NSF award #HRD-1242152, Centers of Research Excellence inScience and Technology (CREST) Bioenergy Center.References1. Regalbuto, J., "An NSF perspective on next generation hydrocarbon biorefineries," Computers & Chemical Engineering, vol. 34, pp. 1393-1396, 2010.2. U.S. DOE, "Biomass Multi-Year Program Plan," 2011.3. NSF

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Innovative Course Developments in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

Joyce, N. (2009). Construction Project Management. Prentice Hall, NJ2. MEAC (2011). Mechanical Electrical Academic Consortium, Associated Schools of Construction, Ft. Collins, CO. Information available at meac.ascweb.org3. Remer, D., Ahle, K., Alley, K., Silny, J., Hsin, K., Kwitman, E., and Hutchings, A. (2007). Cost Estimating Certificates Offered by Professional Societies in the United States and Abroad. Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, HI4. Gunhan, S. (2012). Builders’ Role: Innovative Green Technologies’ Integration Process to Construction Projects. Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Design and Construction 2011

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele W. McColgan, Siena College; Jason Morphew, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George E Hassel, Siena College; Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Megan Clark Kelly, Siena College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as part of the New York Center for Studies on the Origins of Life. Prior to that, he earned a BS in Physics from Widener University with a Secondary Teaching Certificate.Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University, West Lafayette I am a Graduate Research Assistant, and Lynn Fellow pursuing an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Engineering Education majoring in Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE) at Purdue University, West Lafayette IN. I earned a Bachelor of Education in TVET Industrial Technology – Electrical from the University of Technology, Jamaica, and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Systems from the Western Illinois University. I am a Certified

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Assessment in Construction Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, Colorado State University

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Construction

construction training self-efficacywas significantly lower (p = 0.033) for females than males. Females also reported a more internallocus of control and lower level of motivation towards construction education than malestudents; however, the differences were not statistically significant (α = 0.05).Results suggest that female students were less confident in their abilities regarding constructioneducation and were more likely to express an internal locus of control. A low levels of self-efficacy has been linked in previous research to poor performance and low retention amongfemale students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs. Resultsunderscore the need for strategies that boost construction education-specific self-efficacy

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Teaching Statics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University; Andrew Walters, Mississippi State University; Anthony Vizzini, Western Michigan University

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Mechanics

AC 2010-610: EMPORIUM BASED REDESIGN OF STATICS: AN INNOVATIVEAPPROACH TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND REDUCE COSTSMasoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University Masoud Rais-Rohani is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. He teaches courses in aircraft structures, structural mechanics, and design optimization, and his primary research activities are in the area of structural and multidisciplinary design optimization.Andrew Walters, Mississippi State University Andrew Walters is an instructor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. His primary area of teaching is undergraduate engineering mechanics courses such as Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials. Prior to joining

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Developing Teamwork, Student Attitudes, and Hardware Solutions for Laboratory Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jill Johnson P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Brian Lani, Pennsylvania State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #34627Development of an Additive Manufacturing Laboratory Course with theAbility to Accommodate Asynchronous StudentsProf. Jill Johnson P.E., Pennsylvania State University Jill Johnson is an instructor in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Behrend. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Penn State Behrend in 2003 and her master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from Penn State University in 2009. Jill is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Jill joined the Behrend faculty full time in 2015, but she has been an adjunct at Penn State Behrend in the past. She

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University; William Hamilton, New Mexico State University; Marshall Allen Taylor, New Mexico State University; Lauren Cifuentes, New Mexico State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

local Community College to improve graduation and transfer rates. Lastly, she is currently the Principal Investigator of the Research-Oriented Learning Experiences Engineering program and the Latinidad STEM Mentoring Program, both funded by the National Science Foundation.Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University Luis Rodolfo GARCIA CARRILLO received the PhD. degree in Control Systems from the University of Technology of Compi`egne, France. He was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center of Control, Dynamical systems and Computation at UC Santa Barbara, USA. He currently holds an Assistant Professor position with the Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Mexico State University

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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning / International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; James Carlsen, University of Florida; Meghan Ritter, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

AC 2008-779: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICESGLOBALLY ADAPTABLE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GROWINGDEVELOPING COMMUNITIESFazil Najafi, University of Florida Dr. Najafi is a professor of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida. He earned his BSCE from the American College of Engineering, Kabul, Afghanistan, and his BSAE, MS, and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He has worked for 35 years in government, industry, and education. Besides teaching during more than 20 years, Dr. Najafi has conducted research, has been a participating member of several professional societies including ASEE, has published

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LEAD Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Nagel, James Madison University; Kyle Gipson, James Madison University; Matthew Caulfield, James Madison University

Paper ID #38021Work in Progress: Exploring Different Models of MentorshipTowards Developing Evidence-based Mentorship ProgramsMatthew Lewis Caulfield Matthew Caulfield is an undergraduate student at James Madison University, majoring in Engineering with minors in honors, robotics, and physics. Matt is currently in the Engineering Leadership Program, and he runs the Engineering Learning and Wellness Center. Within the program Matt works as an undergraduate research assistant, and his research is focused on omni-directional mentorship. His research explores mentorship models to understand how individuals develop

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 4- COVID and Virtual Learning

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Sours, The Ohio State University; Howard Greene, The Ohio State University

Paper ID #37804Engagement in Practice: Reflections on Remote Community-Engaged Learning in the Context of a MultilateralInternational PartnershipPatrick Sours (Graduate Student)Howard L. Greene (Senior Project Manager) Howard Greene directs K-12 Education Outreach for the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University, bringing a rich array of university research and teaching intersections to the K-12 community. Specifically, Howard’s work seeks to improve awareness of engineering careers and academic preparation in K-12 and to build the skills of career ambassadorship in OSU undergraduate students. Howard

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Fogarty, California State University, Sacramento; Robin Altman, California State University, Sacramento; Jennifer Lundmark

Colleges of Engineering & Computer Science (ECS) andNatural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) at Sacramento State University, a large, public,primarily undergraduate institution, have deployed two programs to explicitly address theseskills for undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students.The goals of the NSF-funded Achieving STEM Persistence through Peer-Assisted Learning andLeadership Development (ASPIRE) project are to increase retention and decrease time tograduation for STEM students, as well as increase retention of women and underrepresentedminorities (URM) in the STEM workforce by implementing evidence-based practices to promotestudent success during two critical transitions: 1) from lower-division to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Dan DelVescovo, Oakland University; Darlene Groomes, Oakland University

students and faculty in STEM. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Early lessons learned from pivoting an REU program to a virtual formatSince the summer of 2006, the NSF-funded Automotive and Energy Research and IndustrialMentorship (AERIM) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in thedepartment of mechanical engineering at Oakland University (OU) has been offering richresearch, professional development, networking and cohort-building experiences toundergraduate students in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields [1].With a focus on 10-week long hands-on automotive and energy research projects and a

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Cassandra J Wright, University of Washington, Bothell; John William Bridge P.E., University of Washington, Bothell

. IntroductionThe School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the University ofWashington Bothell has experienced rapid growth in both number of students as well as numberof degrees offered (currently fifteen degrees and five minors) since its inception in 2013. Themechanical engineering program is three years old and recently received ABET accreditation(September 2017). Within the University of Washington system, students declare themechanical engineering major at the end of the sophomore year. At many schools, materialsscience and engineering is a stand-alone or two-course sequence that commonly utilize textbooksby Callister1, Shakleford2, or Askeland3. Here, the Fundamentals of Materials Science (B ENGR320) course is a one

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What's New in the Mechanics of Materials?

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American

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Mechanics

serve students for semesters to come.IntroductionMany students in majors such as mechanical, aerospace, civil, manufacturing engineering, andapplied mechanics have some difficulty in thoroughly grasping concepts first encountered inmechanics of materials. The mechanics of materials, also known as Solid Mechanics, is one ofthe core courses for these students and provides the foundation for different key terminal coursesincluding design of machines and senior design. This course is also part of programs such asarchitectural engineering, engineering management, engineering technology, and metallurgicalengineering. The course is taken during the sophomore or junior years after students completedifferent pre-requisite courses such as statics

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2008 GSW

Authors

Raja. S.R. Gardimalla; Enno “Ed” Koehn

Session 12-4 Sustainable Building Design Raja. S.R. Gardimalla Civil Engineering Department Lamar University Texas Enno “Ed” Koehn Civil Engineering Department Lamar University Texas AbstractSustainable development is the integration of economic, environmental, and social goalson which reasonable people may agree in principle, but passionately disagree in practice.Yet, sustainable development is fundamentally

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Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenden Mervin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Guillermo Maldonado, University of Tennessee

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Nuclear and Radiological

directlyimpact the successful deployment of future nuclear energy capacity. Thus, using SCALE tosupplement nuclear engineering curricula provides an innovative approach to teaching appliedtopics involving engineering practices and advanced analysis methods.Introduction Reactor Physics and Criticality Safety are key elements of applied nuclear engineeringeducation and technology. Consequently, a thorough understanding of the underlyingfundamental principles that support these and several closely-related subjects are of paramountimportance to the instructional development of future generations of nuclear industryprofessionals. As a result of the evolution of calculation techniques and algorithms in many areasof nuclear engineering, most of the

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Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Omer, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

technologies emerge anddraw attention away from electric power engineering. In response to these reports experts andtechnical societies such as CIGRE4 and IEEE5 have voiced concerns about the state of powerengineering programs. Recognizing the need for drastic and radical modifications very early on,the National Science Foundation initiated in 1997, a new solicitation for research projects aimedat investigating new approaches to teaching power engineering courses6. A number of educatorsand authors have embraced that initiative, analyzed the situation extensively,7, 8, 9 expressed theirconcerns, and proposed solutions. Page 14.108.2Major changes in

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Aerospace Hot Topic: Unmanned Aerial Systems

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Hudson, Western Michigan University; Kristina Lemmer, Western Michigan University

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Aerospace

Michigan,midway between Chicago and Detroit. WMU is a doctoral university with approximately 23,000students, including about 17,000 undergraduates and 3,400 graduate students on the maincampus [6]. Approximately 2,700 students are enrolled in WMU’s College of Engineering andApplied Sciences, which houses 14 undergraduate engineering, technology, and applied scienceprograms.In 2013, WMU’s undergraduate program in Aeronautical Engineering converted to AerospaceEngineering. New space-focused courses were introduced and two new faculty members werehired to specialize in space-related research. In 2015, a Master of Science program in AerospaceEngineering was added.The WALI team was founded in fall 2014. The team was originally proposed by two

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 5

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydnee Drew Mayers, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem ; Ellen M. Londergan; Alicia Czarnecki, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Gary Allen Gilot P.E., University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Mary Hergenrother; Adrienne Bruggeman, Saint Mary's College

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Community Engagement Division

actively engaged in the community. Locally, Gary was recognized for distinguished public service by the South Bend Alumni Association. On a statewide level of recognition, Gary is a recipient of the Ivan H. Brinegar municipal management award through the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. Nationally in August, 2010, Gary was selected as the nation’s 2010 ”Public Works Leader of the Year” by American City & County magazine for technology innovation.Dr. Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame Dr. Victoria Goodrich is the Director of the First-Year Engineering Program at the University of Notre Dame. She holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and a MS and PhD in Chemical