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Panel: Forming an Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Mills, University of South Australia; Judith Gill, University of South Australia; Suzanne Franzway, University of South Australia; Rhonda Sharp, University of South Australia

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Women in Engineering

AC 2009-528: SUSTAINING AND ENJOYING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY,MULTIDEPARTMENT, MULTICAMPUS RESEARCH COLLABORATION ONWOMEN IN ENGINEERINGJulie Mills, University of South AustraliaJudith Gill, University of South AustraliaSuzanne Franzway, University of South AustraliaRhonda Sharp, University of South Australia Page 14.1111.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Sustaining and Enjoying a Multi-disciplinary, Multi-department, Multi-campus Research Collaboration on Women in EngineeringAbstractThe development of a successful, long-term, multidisciplinary research collaboration is notsomething that happens easily or quickly. Since 2001 the authors have collaborated

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Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Dawn Spencer, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Manufacturing

Briggs and Myers, Peter B., Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type. Mountain View, CA: Davies-Black Publishing, 1980, 1995.15. Poynter, Dan, The Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print and Sell your Own Book, 14th ed., Para Publishing, 2003.16. EZ27 Roll Laminator Operating Instructions, http://www.banam.com/Ezlam.pdf , accessed April 9, 2008.17. QCM-1200E Desktop Paper Cutter: User’s Manual, Quality Commercial machines Corporation, Naperville, IL, 2007.18. GBC 2000XT Therm-A-Bind Operating Instructions, General Binding Corporation National Service, Northbrook, IL. Page 14.46.12

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Retention Tools and Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Veenstra, Engineering education consultant; Gary D. Herrin, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

to shape the finalpaper.Bibliography1. Astin, A. and H. Astin. (1992). Undergraduate Science Education: The Impact of Different CollegeEnvironments on the Educational Pipeline in the Sciences. Los Angeles: Higher Education Research Institute,UCLA.2. Seymour, E. and N. M. Hewitt. (1997). Talking About Leaving: Why Undergraduates Leave the Sciences,Boulder, CO: Westview Press.3. Chubin, D., K. Donaldson, B. Olds, and L. Fleming. (2008). ―Educating Generation Net—Can U.S. EngineeringWoo and Win the Competition for Talent?‖ Journal of Engineering Education, 97, No. 3: 245-258.4. American Society for Quality. (2009). Engineering Image Problem Could Fuel Shortage. ASQ Press Release,January 22, 2009. American Society for Quality. Available at

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The Ever-Changing Course

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Thompson, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven

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First-Year Programs

, Electrical, System, Chemical and Computer Engineering.2. Understand and demonstrate the attributes of an effective team member. Page 14.735.33. Communicate technical information with engineering graphics, drawings and written documents.4. Understand the engineering design process as applied to multi-disciplinary projects.Technical Skills5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of engineering concepts in the following areas: a. Material Balances: Use conservation of mass, power, and energy for simple system. b. Electrical Circuits: Use voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships. Use Ohm’s law and power-energy

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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marvi Matos, University of Washington; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

PolyethyleneGlycol and Salt: The Partitioning of Small Neutral Organic Species. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. , 41,1892-1904, 2002.[24] Walter, H., Brooks, D. E and Fisher, D. Partitioning in Aqueous Two-Phase Systems: Theory, Methods, Usesand Applications to Biotechnology. Orlando: Academic Press, 1985.[25] Masschalck, B. and Michiels, C.W. Antimicrobial Properties of Lysozyme in Relation to Foodborne VegetativeBacteria. Critical Reviews in Microbiology , 29 (3), 191-214, 2003.[26] Butun, E., Erkin, H.C. and Altintas, L. A New Teamwork-Based PBL Problem Design for Electrical andElectronic Engineering Education: a Systems Approach, International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education,45 (2), 110-120, 2008.[27] Collen A., Persson, J., Linder, M., Nakari-Setala

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Assessing Design Course Work

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; Edward Blicharz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Peter Dominick, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA, June 200811. Tuckman, B.W., and Jensen, M.C., “Stages of Small Group Development Revisited”, Group and Organizational Studies, Vol. 2, (1977), 419-427.12. Sheppard, K and Gallois, B., “The Design Spine: Revision of the Engineering Curriculum to Include a Design Experience each Semester”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 1999, Session 3225.13. Kavanagh, L., and Steer, J., “A Process for Proactively Ensuring Student Team Success: Perceptions of Students and Lecturers”, Proceedings of the AaeE Conference, (2007) Melbourne, Australia.14. Shelnutt, J. W., Middleton, S.G., Buch, K.A., Lumsdaine, M

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Capstone Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Steven Welch, Oklahoma State University

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Design in Engineering Education

et al., "Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom-Based Practices," J. Eng. Educ. 94, 87-101 (2005).8 A. Cheville, presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Symposium, Pittsburgh, 2008 (unpublished).9 M. W. Ohland, R. A. Layton, M. L. Loughry et al., "Effects of Behavior Anchors on Peer Evaluation Reliability," Journal of Engineering Education 94, 319-326 (2005).10 L. K. Michaelsen, "Team Learning: A Comprehensive Approach to Harnessing the Power of Small Groups in Higher Education," To Improve the Academy 11, 5-54 (1992).11 J. Duvall and A. Cheville, (2008), Vol. 2009.12 B. L. Anderson, L. J. Pelz, S. A. Ringel et al., "Photonics laboratory with an emphasis on technical diversity

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Modeling Student Data

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac Wait, Marshall University; Andrew Nichols, Marshall University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-534: ABSTRACT: EFFECT OF A UNIVERSITY-OPERATED INTENSIVEENGLISH PROGRAM (IEP) ON ENGINEERING STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESSIsaac Wait, Marshall University Isaac Wait is an assistant professor of engineering at Marshall University in the area of environmental engineering. He earned BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from Purdue University.Andrew Nichols, Marshall University Andrew Nichols is an assistant professor of engineering at Marshall University in the area of transportation engineering. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University, and MS and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from Purdue University

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Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville

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New Engineering Educators

Voices: Academic Careers for a New Generation. American Association for Higher Education, Washington, DC.4. Jackson, A., Chin, R., Coddington, C., Petersen, P., Hamid, F. 2007. “Mentoring New Faculty: How Much, How Often, and How?” Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI.5. Jordan, W., Elmore, B., Bradley, W. “Mentoring New Faculty: What Works and What Does Not Work.” 2006. Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL.6. Yimin, D., Lei, X. 2003. “An End to Business as Usual?” Science. Vol. 302. Oct. 3, 2003. p. 43.7. Gerhart, A.L., Gerhart, P.M., Fletcher, R.W. 2008. “Comparison of

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Crystal A. Powers; Donald M. Edwards; Dennis D. Schulte

andAgricultural Engineering since 2004. Proceedings of the 2009 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education 6Appendix:Edible Vehicle Design Competition (Materials Given to Student Design Teams)Problem: To be defined by your teamObjective(s): Also to be defined by your teamConstraints: 1. The vehicle must utilize at least three (3) different food items. 2. Each vehicle must be entirely edible. No toothpicks, tape, glue, etc. 3. The vehicle must have at least: a. A body b. 3 wheels (the wheels must rotate) c. 2 axles 4. The vehicle must travel

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New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Hull, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Lillian B Bowles, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; David Bowles, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Tiffany Walter Choplin, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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Educational Research and Methods

holder of the Ned Adler Professorship in Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana State University. He obtained both his baccalaureate and master's degrees from LSU ME and his doctorate from Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering. He has been actively engaged in teaching, research and curricula development since joining the faculty in 1988.Lillian B Bowles, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Lillian Bridwell-Bowles is a Professor of English at Louisiana State University and Director of Communication across the Curriculum (CxC). She received her baccalaureate and master's degrees from Florida State University and her doctorate from the University of Georgia. She has published

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Student Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Peggy Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University; Carla Firetto, Pennsylvania State University; Lucas Passmore, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Stephen Turns, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

cmf270@psu.edu.Lucas Passmore, Pennsylvania State University Lucas Passmore is a PhD student and Instructor at Penn State. He received his B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics and has continued his studies at the University Park campus. He teaches introductory engineering courses and fundamental engineering mechanics courses. His primary research is in the semiconductor device physics field, and he is currently working on the incorporation of a design element to engineering technology strength of materials course.Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University Christine B. Masters is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at The Pennsylvania State University

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division; Debbie McCoy, Oak Ridge National Lab

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1964: RESEARCH ALLIANCE IN MATH AND SCIENCE (RAMS): ANEXCELLENT RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITY SCIENCEAND ENGINEERING STUDENTSXiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University Dr. Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Alabama A&M University. Dr. Qian is also Director of High Performance Computing Research and Education project at Alabama A&M University.Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University Dr. Z.T. Deng is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Alabama A&M University.George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division Dr. George Seweryniak is a program manager in the Office of Advanced Scientific

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Alfred A. Scalza

1 Motivational Concepts and their Application to Students in Engineering And Construction Management Alfred A. Scalza, P.E. Department of Architecture & Construction Management Farmingdale State College State University of New YorkIntroductionPrecisely, what do we mean by the word “Motivation”? One dictionary defines motivation asproviding a motive; another says to motivate is to excite. A third dictionary says to provide aforce or stimulus or influence. When it comes to motivating a student, they

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2009 Northeast Section Meeting

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Alfred A. Scalza

1 Motivational Concepts and their Application to Students in Engineering And Construction Management Alfred A. Scalza, P.E. Department of Architecture & Construction Management Farmingdale State College State University of New YorkIntroductionPrecisely, what do we mean by the word “Motivation”? One dictionary defines motivation asproviding a motive; another says to motivate is to excite. A third dictionary says to provide aforce or stimulus or influence. When it comes to motivating a student, they

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Computer Education Innovations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia E. Vergara, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Cindee Dresen, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Tammy Coxen, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Taryn MacFarlane, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Kysha Frazier, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Louise Paquette, Lansing Community College; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Jeannine LaPrad, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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Computers in Education

illustrate the types of responses that we assigned to each of thegeneral categories (II).In general the employers place a high value on a) interpersonal skills such as communicationskills, the ability to organize and present data, and the ability to function in a team; b) critical andinnovative thinking as well as problem solving; c) engineers who understand business practicesand the importance of integrating engineering data across larger systems and computationalglobalization; and d) engineers who understand engineering principles and can usecomputational tools to solve engineering problems by moving between abstractions in softwareand physical systems

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

combination of the measurements of all classes in a program can be used todemonstrate satisfactory achievement of ABET criteria. To achieve the establishedprogram outcomes in Table 1, course learning objectives of each class were matched toone (or more) corresponding program outcomes. All relationships from course objectivesto ABET program outcome criteria a–k are combined into a standardized 4-pages courseevaluation Excel sheets shown in Appendix A, B, C, and D. Every class in the curriculum Page 14.481.3has a similar 4 pages spreadsheet used for assessment. The course assessment given inAppendix A is fundamentally divided into the two parts mentioned

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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-857: A METHODOLOGY FOR TEAM TEACHING A COURSE WITHINDUSTRIAL EXPERTSYaomin Dong, Kettering University Dr. Yaomin Dong is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky in 1998. Dr. Dong has extensive R&D experience in automotive industry and holds multiple patents. He is specialized in metalforming processes, design with composite materials, and finite element analysis.Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed is a professor of mechanical engineering at Kettering University, the Richard L. Terrell Professor of Excellence in Teaching. She has been an

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Geon S. Seo; Eniko T. Enikov

) RThe deflection angle is then amplified using the “optical lever” technique, as shown in Fig 2(b), i.e.by monitoring the position of the reflected laser beam illuminating a position sensitive detector at adistance d from the cantilever 12dLΔσ (1 − ν ) Δx = 2dΔθ = . (3) Et 2Therefore, by monitoring the deflection of the reflected beam, one can determine the surface stress,provided that the elastic and geometric constants of the cantilever are known. This simple geometryand the principle of operation of cantilever sensors make them a good educational tool

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Pedagogical Developments in BME

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Morris, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University

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Biomedical

the case of Experimentation, solutions basedupon the concepts of "work it out", "estimate or guess" and "be prepared for serendipity"are used to as guidelines in brainstorming to develop an idea.The ProcessEffectively developing treatments for heart disease requires that directions for research bedefined and that they then be investigated. Toward the goal of defining research aims, asystematic approach that can be applied is the 8D Methodology. This methodologyconsists of finding ideas that meet defined solution patterns (dimensions). Eight maindimensions are broken up into sub-dimensions to facilitate in the categorization andgeneration of ideas. These sub-dimensions are fully listed in the left column of thesolutions in Part A and B of the

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Robot Mania in Precollegiate Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Teachers College, Columbia University; Peiyi Lin, Teachers College, Columbia University; Jason Sayres, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

were exposed to engineering research, role models, and careers throughsummer institutes, engineering career awareness days, and presentations by faculty andpracticing engineers featuring women and minorities.Previous papers have reported on the professional development model for teachers; the model’sefficacy19; and on classroom implementation models and effects.20 Overall, 90 percent of theteachers gave the project a grade of A or B in terms of student learning and 87 percent gave it anA or B in terms of student engagement. Both middle and high school teachers reported that theywere able to use the curriculum to teach concepts covered in the standard curriculum and on thestate tests, and both middle and high schools teachers listed such other

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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baba Abdul, Washington State University; Emmanuel Shide, ABU Zaria, Nigeria; Raymond Bako, ABU Zaria, Nigeria; Paul Golter, Washington State University; Jerome Babauta, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

R Bako, Ahmadu Bello University Raymond B Bako obtained a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Jos, Nigeria in 2007.He was a Fulbright scholar to the University of Maryland recently.He is married with two children.Paul Golter, Washington State University Paul Golter, Washington State University Paul B Golter obtained an MS from Washington State University and is presently pursuing his PhD while working as the Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at WSU.He is married with two children.Jerome Babauta, Washington State University Jerome T Babauta is currently a Senior in Chemical Engineering at Washington State University and has been accepted into a

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Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Campo, Rice University; Stephanie Rice, Rice University; Daniela Rimer, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the questions as best you can. This may be material you haven’t ever covered in class, so it is okif you don’t know the answers. This won’t be graded, and your teachers and parents/guardians will never seethe results. This is only to see if the DREAM project is effective at introducing new concepts.1) Two balls are dropped from the same height. They are the same size, but the black one is much more dense(“weighs” more). Which statement is true? gravity gravitya) the black ball hits the ground first b) the white ball hits the ground firstc) the balls hit the ground at the same time d) not enough information2) Two identical balls start at the same height. Ball A is dropped straight

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Pasha Antonenko, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University; Susan Stansberry, Oklahoma State University; Gayla Hudson, Oklahoma State University; Jean Dockers, Oklahoma State University; Alonzo Peterson, Langston University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

University Survey7In accordance with the purpose of this study, results are presented and discussed in the followingsections: a) perceptions of the value and use of DET in K-12 education, b) factors that predictteachers’ perceptions of DET, c) perceptions of the skills of a typical engineer, and d)perceptions of what the students need to understand about DET.Table 1 - Results of central tendency and dispersion measures on the pre- and post-test ofteachers’ perceptions of the value and use of DET in K-12 education Importance of Importance of Confidence Consequences Measure Familiarity pre-service integrating in

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Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Stanley, Kettering University

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Computers in Education

Page 14.141.94.1.6 Motorcycle Problem: Student SurveyFigure 6 shows the results of an anonymous survey, which consists of all 58 students whocompleted the assignment. Approximately 87% of students surveyed agree that using theanimations program helped them understand acceleration concepts of a particle moving along apath, which is defined by Y(X).4.2 Planes Problem: Relative VelocityThe planes problem involves two planes traveling relative to each other. The relative position,velocity, and acceleration of plane B with respect to A are shown as OUTPUT variables in theanimation program (Figure 8). Note that the relative velocity of A with respect to B in the Y-direction (VYB/A) is approximately zero here.In this assignment, the student is asked

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Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Hoover, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; JianJian Song, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James Drewniak, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Electrical and Computer

: thickness outer diameter Lroroid  0 r N 2 ( ) . 2 inner diameter A B 20T C 20T D Figure 1. The Common-mode Choke Construction. Page 14.1269.5 Another method of determining both self and mutual inductances simultaneously involvesthe measurement of the resonant frequencies of the two configurations of the coil in series with a10 nF capacitor as shown in Figure 2. From the measured

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Beneficial Case Studies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Betz, State University of New York

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Architectural

project and then those students sat quietly and listened tostudent peer criticism and debate. Three students at a time were called upon by the instructorand asked which project had the most and least application of various concepts. For example onthe form project, typical questions would be: (a) which project has the most and least clearestforms, or (b) which projects has the most and least integrated forms, etc. See project sheets A1-A3 in Appendix for detailed list on questions applied. The questions ultimately defined theboundaries of concepts, in terms of most and least, but did not try to gradate each project.Usually five characteristics or facets of a concept were explored through these questions. Somequestions were diametrically opposed to

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Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Ross, University of Detroit, Mercy; Eswara Venugopal, University of Detroit, Mercy; Daniel Maggio, University of Detroit, Mercy; Meghann Mouyianis, University of Detroit, Mercy

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. Page 14.247.2In this paper, we discuss student attitudes and interest in science and engineering arising fromtheir participation in the Physics of Cell Phones class at the University of Detroit Mercy. Ourassessment of student attitudes is based on two instruments: One is a pre-post surveyadministered to all students who attended the UNITE program during the summer of 2008 andthe other is an online Flashlight survey accessible to all students who participated in the programover the past three years. Our rationale for implementing these surveys was to determine theeffectiveness of this interactive-engagement curriculum in (a) motivating students to take physicsclasses in high school, (b) motivating students to take advanced placement (AP

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Statics and Dynamics: What's New

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Anderson, Texas Tech; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech; Diana Hudson, Texas Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

involved in TOT or ifthey all share some of the same mechanisms, as suggested by the correlations between the threevariables, the hierarchical regression would account for that in level two and the unique,additional GRD variance explained by TOT could be assessed in level three. None of the levelone or two predictor variables were able to explain a significant proportion of GRD variance.However, the SCI posttest, entered as level three, was able to predict a significant additionalproportion of the course grade variance. The results are provided in Table 9. Page 14.119.8 B SE B β

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Minorities in Engineering

(e.g., major, transfer status) alone.Ten significant predictors of enhanced critical/analytical thinking skills were identified: sex,degree aspirations, freshman status, sophomore status, junior status, transfer status, STEM major,grades, and two diversity indices. Table 3 presents a summary of the regression analysis.Table 3Hierarchical regression results from final model predicting critical/analytical thinking skillsVariable B SE Constant 1.998 0.08Degree aspirations 0.12** 0.02 0.07Race 0.04 0.03 0.02First-generation - 0.03