Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University; Brittany Killen, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Ajou University

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Manufacturing

firmware to make it walk. As shown in Figure 1, the main chassis holds the circuit board, the battery case,and the four “shoulder” servomotors. Each of these servomotors is connected to a legbracket. The four “knee” servomotors are inserted in the upper part of the legs, one to aleg. These servomotors connect to the leg brackets, providing the robot with two-degrees-of-freedom articulation of each leg. By varying the duty cycle of the timing pulses(therefore the angle of the servos), each leg can be moved independently to produce a Page 15.184.4variety of gaits. Two views of the chassis, along with those legs and shoulder brackets,are shown in

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randal Abler, Georgia Tech; James Krogmeier, Purdue University; Aaron Ault, Purdue University; Julia Melkers, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tamara Clegg, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

improve bothVIP and the collaborative system.1. IntroductionThe Vertically-Integrated Projects (VIP) Program is an engineering education program thatoperates in a research and development context.1 Undergraduate students that join VIP teamsearn academic credit for their participation in design efforts that assist faculty and graduatestudents with research and development issues in their areas of technical expertise. The teamsare: multidisciplinary – drawing students from across engineering and around campus; vertically-integrated – maintaining a mix of sophomores through PhD students each semester; and long-term – each undergraduate student may participate in a project for up to three years and eachgraduate student may participate for the

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Amin Karim, DeVry University; Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Electrical and Computer

virtual lab on optical sensors is shown in Figure 1. Presented materials have beendeveloped with partial support from the NSF. I. IntroductionComputer simulation plays an important role in engineering programs by providing a learningplatform that provides an efficient and effective way of teaching complex and dynamicengineering systems. A simulation-based teaching environment enables students to acquireexperience and evaluate their previous results.1 Phenomenal growth in a wide spectrum of new and emerging technologies has led to increaseddemand for engineering and engineering technology graduates who understand the fundamentalprinciples behind contemporary state-of-the art technologies, but also exhibit analytical, problemsolving, and expert

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston, Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Civil Engineering

constructioncodes.The selected existing pedestrian bridge has the characteristics needed for a capstone projectlevel, such as easy access to the site, availability of as-built drawings, adequate complexity levelfor Senior students, and feasibility to complete the study during the academic semester.This project was repeated during two consecutive years permitting the students compare resultswith the previous year, and improve the quality of the study. It is not intended to repeat in thenear future, but it will be used as a model for other similar projects. Page 15.1108.2Pedestrian Bridge DescriptionAs shown in Figure 1, the pedestrian bridge selected is used to

Conference Session

Incorporating Advanced Technologies into Curriculums

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Jorge Leon, Texas A&M University; Luis San Andres, Texas A&M Univeristy

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Manufacturing

, optimizationtechniques, and advanced micromanufacturing.Texas A&M University aims to develop micro turbomachinery and has completed the three-yearNSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. This paper presentsthe program, its structure, activities, and results. Page 15.1033.2Program ObjectivesThe educational and technical objectives of our program are:Educational objectives:1) To provide participants with hands-on research experiences. Participants will be exposed to different technical aspects yet interrelated fields to cultivate a productive research culture.2) To provide participants with hard skills for technical innovation

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Levine, University of North Carolina; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ivan Howitt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Electrical and Computer

material was also expected to be shared withWestern Carolina University, the University of South Florida, and Johnson C. Smith University(JCSU).The course was originally designed to cover a larger scope than courses previously offered inEmbedded Wireless Networks, notably with the inclusion of the study of RF propagationcharacteristics and design practices for integrating RF communication. The main courseobjectives were:1) Issues and design practices for integrating sensor, control logic, and RF communications for low cost and low power sensor applications.2) Introduction to low power and low cost RF communication standards. Specifically, the IEEE 802.15.1 (Bluetooth) and IEEE 802.15.4 (LR-WPAN).3) Introduction to low power network protocols

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

led to the convergence of advanced technologies inengineering, biological sciences and information technology. Based in the University ofHouston’s College of Technology, the Center for life Sciences Technology (CLiST) is positionedto be a key component in statewide effort to support the biotechnology and Life Sciencesindustry in Texas. The Center’s blend of academic, research, outreach and workforce is uniqueand serves as a model for industry-academic collaboration focused on preparing 21st centuryworkforce. The goals of the center are: 1. Provide interdisciplinary research based educational programs 2. Conduct outreach programs to nurture Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education 3. Foster a collaborative

Conference Session

Enhancing Environmental Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Environmental Engineering

Likert Scale. Please refer to Appendix D.One can observe from the bar chart that the two “traits”Characteristic # 1 (Environment: Fundamental Knowledge and Concepts) andCharacteristic # 4 (Depth of Understanding of the Importance of Environment)both show a respectable mode values of 4, indicating that the students have had an adequateunderstanding of the concepts and importance.However, the following other four other characteristics show mode values of 2 indicating thatthere is plenty of room for improvement:Characteristic # 2 (Ability to Address the Consequences Pertaining to Environment) Page 15.211.6Characteristic # 3 (Integration with Relevant

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Mechanics

to assess students’ knowledge in certain specific areas.Introduction Boussinesq approximation is named after the French physicist and mathematician JosephValentin Boussinesq for his invaluable contributions in the area of hydraulics and fluidmechanics. Boussinesq was the professor of mechanics at the Faculty of Sciences of Paris,before retiring in 1918. There are several mathematical models to describe Boussinesq approximation andBoussinesq equations. Boussinesq approximation is normally encountered in three generalareas. 1. Buoyancy: Assuming small differences in density of the fluid, one can utilize Boussinesq approximation for determining buoyancy-driven flow calculations. 2. Waves: Assuming gravitational actions

Conference Session

Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Multidisciplinarity

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

application of a process each and every time the creation of instruction is required.Learning Paradigm & Problem Based Learning The author is would like to recommend that Instructional Systems should be Designedand built on the principles of learning paradigm and problem based learning. Clifford O.Young, Sr., & Laura Howzell Young of California State University, San Bernardino argue that anew paradigm for assessment, a learning paradigm, must be constructed to measure the successof new kinds of educational practices (Young and Young, 1999). 1. The participants should be capable of selecting an assessment plan best suited for their discipline and execute the chosen plan using a methodical approach. 2. The

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ram Mohan, North Carolina A & T State University; Ajit Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Graduate Education inCSE. "Although it includes elements from computer science, applied mathematics, engineeringand science, CSE focuses on the integration of knowledge and methodologies from all thesedisciplines, and as such is a subject which is distinct from any of them." Figure 1 presents theinterdisciplinary nature of the CSE program, and reflects the view that besides connecting thesciences, engineering, mathematics, and computer science, Figure 1: Interdisciplinary Nature of the CSE Program Page 15.301.5CSE also has its own core of elements that draws together and bridges all these disciplines. Sucha CSE core is made up of

Conference Session

A Systems Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cochran, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

Functional Requirements thata system must effectively meet to satisfy internal and external customer needs.The first challenge is listening to and understanding customer needs. Functional Requirement(s)formally state the need(s) of the customer as the condition(s) of system success. In the spirit ofthe Toyota Production System DNA 1 , the students learn to define Physical Solutions to achievethe Functional Requirements of success for the system in which they work. Each PhysicalSolution is stressed and treated as a hypothesis to achieving each system FunctionalRequirement. 2The students learn that to reduce cost the system design itself must first be put in place. Theunderlying hypothesis is that sustainable and profitable enterprises must meet

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Freeman, Pennsylvania State University; Anita Persaud, Pennsylvania State University; Drey Kharem, Pennsylvania State University; William Rothwell, Pennsylvania State University; Edgar Yoder, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

. (waiters, landscapers, doctors, and others) would be African American orHispanic. However, this is not the case for the engineering profession where AfricanAmerican and Hispanic Americans compose only 11.7% of engineering occupations(approximately 1 in 10). Many factors contribute to the underrepresentation of thesepopulations in technological fields.One primary variable determining access to the engineering profession is the attainmentof the bachelor of science degree in engineering. Over the past 30 years, successfulremedies have typically included race-based college admission selection processes andmath-intensive college retention programming7,9,13,15,21,27,28 . The result has increasedenrollments, but also raised legal questions regarding

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Floyd-Smith, Tuskegee University; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Ryan Campbell, University of Washington; Rebecca Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Diane Jones, University of Washington; Donald Peter, Seattle Pacific University; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific Univ; Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Nanette Veilleux, Simmons College

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Educational Research and Methods

, cognitiveoutcomes and performance. Belonging and other CTC are known to significantly contribute toengagement in K-12 education.1-3 A greater sense of CTC, ranging from the immediate(belonging) to the broad (affiliation) level can also enhance retention, thereby delivering greaternumbers of engineers and STEM scientists to the technical workforce. This theory is supportednot only by the K-12 body of literature where belonging and membership in the schoolcommunity are proven to influence drop out rates4 but also by higher education research thatcites the lack of community (isolation) as a primary reason for women to leave engineeringfields5 and connection to faculty community as a strong contributor to Hispanic studentpersistence in academic endeavors

Conference Session

Women In Engineering Poster Session / WEPAN Knowledge Center / Women in Engineering Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Diane Matt, WEPAN Inc.; Jenna Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; Jane Langeman, Langeman Consulting; Lori DuBois, DuBois Information

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Women in Engineering

, whether directly orindirectly related. The true power of social networking is the reach and depth of communicationin an unforced, timely manner.WEPAN Knowledge Center and Professional CommunityThe WKC was launched in June, 2009, providing an organized and annotated digital venue forselected information resources for women in STEM community. In addition, a professionalcommunity was established providing an arena for professional interactions among like-mindedpeers. Development of the WKC was funded by NSF grant #0648210.(www.wepanknowledgecenter.org/)Figure 1. WEPAN Knowledge Center Homepage Screenshot.From the WKC homepage, a web visitor can locate and view over 800 (as of November 2009)information resources in the WKC information repository

Conference Session

Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education / Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Jennifer DeBoer, SPEED

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International

, and dynamic thinkers, but their classrooms are notnecessarily and systemically supplying them with these tools. Perhaps the lack of attention to theeducators themselves is the key oversight in this system. Evidence of this perceived lag can beseen in Figure 1. About 50% of industry and academia respondents in an Engineering 2020survey dissent from the assertion that the current undergraduate engineering education issufficiently flexible to adequately meet the needs of 21st century engineers. Page 15.1231.4 Figure 1.Responses to Question: “Current undergraduate engineering education is

Conference Session

Learning By Doing in Chemical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Golter, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University; David Thiessen, Washington State University; Baba Abdul, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

group work on an open-ended fluid-flow and heat transferdesign project (such as the design of heated water showers at a local river beach), one period for projectpresentations, and one period for a midterm exam. This approach showed promising results in terms ofstudent engagement and enthusiasm.After the initial success, we determined that it would be necessary to address the issue of laboratoryspace if this pedagogy were to be implemented at other institutions. To this end we developed theDesktop Learning Module (DLM), figure 1 (Golter, Van Wie et al. 2006). The DLMs are a systemconsisting of an approximately one cubic foot base unit and a series of modular cartridges. The baseunit contains pumps, flowmeters, thermocouples, water tanks, and

Conference Session

Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Baba Abdul, Washington State University; David Thiessen, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Paul Golter, WSU

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Chemical Engineering

correlation between technical research and effectiveteaching [1-3], a few studies have found a positive correlation between the two [4]. Astin in hismonumental work reports that research-oriented universities in fact impact negatively on meas-ures of student cognitive and affective development [5]. Astin attributed this to a low prioritygiven to undergraduate teaching at such institutions. This low priority to teaching is also tied tofaculty hiring and reward structure which is heavily skewed towards research output because ofthe dependence of most universities on external research funding [6]. Interestingly, universitiesand community colleges which have teaching as their primary goal are striving for more researchoutput because they too want to

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Cotae, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Lily Kemathe, University of the District of Columbia; Suresh Regmi, University of the District of Columbia; Kamden Patrice Kouam, The University of the District of Columbia

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Electrical and Computer

capstonedesign projects and laboratory experiments to provide the students of wireless communicationand networking with a hands-on experience. The motivation of this approach is twofold. First,the projects pertain to the area of wireless sensor networks where rapid technological changes inwireless sensing devices have changed the types of work electrical and computer-engineeringstudents are likely to do in their careers. Second, student groups come up with their own projectapplications and problem statements for which to design a system.1. IntroductionThe academic field is undergoing significant changes correspondent to the revolutionaryadvances in technology. Nowadays, more students have full time jobs or family obligations,which negatively affect on

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Martina Trucco, Hewlett-Packard; Rich Friedrich, Hewlett Packard

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International

Page 15.389.3 of knowledge to accelerate internal innovation, and expand the markets for external use of innovation, respectively. [This paradigm] assumes that firms can and should use external ideas as well as internal ideas, and internal and external paths to market, as they look to advance their technology.” 1 In order to be competitive in a globalized economy, companies recognize that their innovation strategies need to be part of the larger innovation ecosystem and, if they want their work to have significant scientific and business impact, they must lead, listen to and collaborate with participants in this community. To this end, many corporate research labs pursue an “Open Innovation” approach, in which they leverage

Conference Session

IE Applications and Systems

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Forgie, University of Southern Indiana; Marco Lara Gracia, University of Southern Indiana; MT Morris, University of Southern Indiana

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Industrial Engineering

collaborative research study that was conducted as aservice learning project by faculty and students at USI. It begins with adescription of the study approach. This is followed by an overview of aconceptual transportation network that was developed by a team of engineeringstudents. The paper concludes with a discussion of the educational value of this Page 15.88.3project, conclusions and future work.ApproachThe METS efficiency study consisted of several components, including: (1) ananalysis of current communication and marketing efforts, (2) a rider satisfactionsurvey and collection ridership utilization data, and empirical observations, (3) acommunity survey, (4

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sue Rosser, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janet Murray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

to their male peers 1; lower self-confidence than their male peers 2; poor quality of classroom experience that leaves womenfeeling isolated, unsupported and discouraged 3; not perceiving the practical applications ofengineering 2; not perceiving the creativity and inventiveness of engineering 2; not perceiving thesocial usefulness of engineering, particularly to help people 2. URMs experience similardeterrents, particularly concerning the request for practical applications and the need toovercome the experience gap 4. In short, research documents that women and URMs areattracted to engineering when they can see its “specific and tangible contributions tosociety and in bettering local communities, our nation, and the world” 5

Conference Session

Educational Research & Methods Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qaiser Malik, Michigan State University; Punya Mishra, MSU; Michael Shanblatt, MSU

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Educational Research and Methods

content.Moreover, the two instruments developed in this study may form the basis for a broaderframework for the formative evaluation of engineering courses.IntroductionInterdisciplinary courses commonly known as service courses are offered by almost allengineering departments to meet the ABET’s essential program outcomes criteria 3a-3k toprepare the future engineers for a successful and productive career1, 2. These courses areprimarily developed by the departments for non-major engineering students with three mainobjectives3: 1) to prepare the students to efficiently solve the interdisciplinary problemsconfronted by entry level engineers in the industry4; 2) to adequately cover the relevant portionof the syllabus for professional certification and

Conference Session

Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabor Bojar, Graphisoft

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International

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan M. Lord; Jose A. Macedo; Rick T. Olson

students considered successfully completingtheir project to be the single highlight of the semester.1. IntroductionThis paper describes a laboratory methodology developed for first-year engineering students atthe University of San Diego (USD) and provides results from its first offering. At USD, theproject is known as the eNgineering Improvement in a FirsT Year (NIFTY) Design Project. Theobjectives of this methodology are to: provide an entertaining and challenging laboratoryenvironment in which students can develop engineering skills early in their program of study,improve retention of first-year engineering students, and attract a diverse group of students tocareers in engineering. The student learning goals are to develop skills to: solve open

Conference Session

International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Hyun-sang DUPE Shin

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ASEE International Forum

Conference Session

International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Helmuth Gesch, University of Applied Sciences Landshut, Germany; Richard O Gale, Texas Tech University; Tanja Karp, Texas Tech University; Nanna Suryana Herman

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ASEE International Forum

is also currently working onacademic teachers. developing PhD programs. Introduction MethodsMost universities worldwide offer higher education A similar program for Semiconductor Product Engineeringprograms. Besides basic education at undergraduate level, (PSPE) has been in place at TTU for the past 14 years [1].master programs for employed and professionally Its primary focus has been training MSEE product engineersexperienced persons become more relevant in the context of and test engineers for the semiconductor industry. Thislifelong learning strategies. Companies demand from summer

Conference Session

International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Minhee Shin, Seoul National University of Technology

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ASEE International Forum

Conference Session

Main Plenary 2 - Establishing Innovative Strategies Through the Virtuous Cycle of Research in Engineering Education - Korean Society for Engineering Education (KSEE)

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Wonjong Joo, Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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ASEE International Forum

Conference Session

Main Plenary 3 - Opportunities for collaboration with engineering educators in India (ISTE)

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

R. Natarajan, Indian Institute of Technology; Mohan Khedkar, Anna University of Technology Madurai; Baldev Raj, Indian Society for Nondestructive Testing (GEEP); R. Murugesan, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati (M.S.)

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ASEE International Forum