Conference Session

Making Headway: Two-year/Four-year Curriculum Alignment and Also U-G Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-2990: INITIATION OF AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PRO-GRAMDr. Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College Dan G. Dimitriu has been practicing engineering since 1970 and taught engineering courses concurrently for more than 20 years at various institutions. In 2001, he joined San Antonio College full-time as the Coordinator of its Engineering program. He has been involved with several engineering societies and became a member of the Two-year College Division of ASEE in 2002. His research interests are in alternative fuels, fuel cells, plastics, and engineering education.Mr. Jerry O’Connor, San Antonio College Jerry O’Connor has been teaching physics (and occasionally engineering and math) courses since 1980. He is

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Andreeva-Moschen P.E., University of Applied Sciences Joanneum

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4142: THE FIVE MAIN REASONS BEHIND STUDENT ENROLL-MENT AND LATER DROP-OUTDr. Emilia Andreeva-Moschen P.E., University of Applied Sciences Joanneum Emilia Andreeva-Moschen is Head of the Department of Automotive Engineering and teaches electrics, electronics, and methods of signal processing at the University of Applied Sciences Joanneum in Graz (Austria). She is also a visiting lecturer at the haculty of transport of the Technical University of Sofia (Bulgaria). She graduated with a degree in medical electronics as well in technical journalism from the Technical University of Sofia and received her Ph.D. from the Technical University of Graz (Austria). She gained industrial experience in automation of

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juila Thompson, Purdue University; Brent Jesiek, Purdue University

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International

AC 2010-873: ASSESSING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE AMONGSOPHOMORE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS: BASELINE DATAAND ANALYSISJuila Thompson, Purdue University Julia Thompson is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She has a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. Her research interest includes the linkage between technical and non-technical course work, particularly in the areas of globalization, woman studies, energy and environmental issues.Brent Jesiek, Purdue University Brent Jesiek is assistant professor in Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. Dr. Jesiek holds a B.S. in Electrical

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1238: USING ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT COM-MUNICATION AND COLLABORATION SKILLS IN A SPECIAL NEEDSCLASSROOMCarol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology Carol Shields is a Senior Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist at the Center for Innovation in Science and Engineering Education, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken NJ. Page 22.1.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Using Engineering Activities to Support Communication and Collaboration Skills in a Special Needs ClassroomThe purpose of this paper is to provide a

Conference Session

Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-2717: ACTIVE LEARNING THROUGH SAE BAJA COMPETI-TIONArif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris UniversityTony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University Tony Kerzmann received both a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. After graduating, Tony Kerzmann enrolled in graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated with a Master in Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, in 2007 and 2010, respectively. Currently, he is an assistant professor at Robert Morris University, where his research goals include, hybrid concentrating photovoltaic systems, energy system life cycle

Conference Session

History, Program Design, and even a Journal Club

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Farison, Baylor University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-757: ASEE'S ROLE IN THE ACCREDITATION REVIEW OF ABET EACPROGRAMS IN ENGINEERING, ENGINEERING PHYSICS, AND ENGINEERINGSCIENCE (ET AL.): A BRIEF HISTORY, THE CURRENT STATUS, AND A LOOKAHEADJames Farison, Baylor University Dr. Jim Farison is currently Professor Emeritus in Baylor University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and is also the academic coordinator for Baylor's multidisciplinary B.S. in Engineering program, which offers a Biomedical Option and a Flexible Option. He is a member of ASEE's Accreditation Activities Committee, is past chair of the Multidisciplinary Engineering Division, and served many years as Baylor's ASEE campus representative. He received his

Conference Session

Curriculum in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianyi Li, Northwestern University; Walter E. Thain Jr., Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-268: ON THE USE OF VIRTUALIZATION FOR ROUTER NETWORKSIMULATIONTianyi Li, Northwestern University Tianyi Li is currently a graduate student pursuing his Masters degree in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Northwestern University. He received his two B.S. degrees in Telecommunications Engineering Technology and Communications Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University and North China University of Technology in 2009. He is now in the division of Signals & Systems concentrating on networks, communication and control. His research interests include resource allocation for wireless networks, congestion control for TCP/IP

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert P. Taylor, University of Alabama; Keith A. Woodbury, The University of Alabama

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1526: EXCEL ADD-INS FOR GAS DYNAMICS COURSESRobert P Taylor, University of Alabama Dr. Robert Taylor is professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama and associate director of the Alabama Industrial Assessment Center. Before joining the UA faculty in 2004, he served for 25 years at Mississippi State University as an ME professor, associate dean of engineering, and interim dean of engineering. Bob has a BS and PhD from MSU and a master’s degree from Purdue University. He also worked as an engineer for Texaco, Inc., early in his career. Bob teaches courses in heat transfer, energy systems design, and gas dynamics. His research interests are in the areas of heat transfer and fluid

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey J. Evans, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Glenn R. Blackwell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

AC 2011-1940: INTERNATIONAL CREDITS IN THE EUROPEAN HIGHEREDUCATION AREAJeffrey J Evans, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jeffrey J. Evans received his BS from Purdue University and his MS and PhD in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. His research interests are in adaptive computing systems, focusing on the effects of subsystem interactions on application performance. He is also interested in embedded systems and embedded systems security problems. He is a member of the ASEE, ACM and a Senior Member of the IEEE.Glenn R. Blackwell, Purdue University, West Lafayette Glenn Blackwell has taught in the ECET Department at Purdue University for over 30 years. He has worked with the Lucerne

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Michael Petersen, Grand Valley State University, Graduate School of Engineering; Bogdan Adamczyk, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-967: LABORATORY DRIVEN EMC EDUCATION - DESIGN OFA POWER SUPPLYThomas Michael Petersen, Grand Valley State University Graduate School of Engineering Thomas Petersen received his M.S.E. degree with an emphasis in electrical engineering from Grand Valley State University in 2010 and his M.B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1991. He is currently a consultant to the electric power generation industry. As a recent graduate student his electrical interests include electromagnetic compatibility, and his business interests include project management, quality management, and process optimization.Bogdan Adamczyk, Grand Valley State University Dr. Adamczyk has developed EMC laboratory at GVSU to support EM

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1278: THERMAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE PROJECTS IN ME-CHANICAL ENGINEERINGNihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy Nihad Dukhan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he teaches courses in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy systems. His ongoing research interests include advanced cooling technologies for high-power devices with focus on metal foam as the cooling core, service learning and other engineering education pedagogies. Dr. Dukhan earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo.Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy Mark Schumack is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

Michigan, May 2010.7. Fabrycky W.J., McCrae E.A. “Systems Engineering Degree Programs in the United States”. Proceedings of the 15th Annual International Symposium, INCOSE 2005, Rochester, NY, July 2005.8. International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Schools directory http://www.incose.org/educationcareers/academicprogramdirectory.aspx (Accessed July 2011).9. Fabrycky W.J. “Systems Engineering: Its Emerging Academic and Professional Attributes”. American Society for Engineering Education, AC 2010-1958, 2010.10. Lasfer K., Pyster A. “The Growth of Systems Engineering Graduate Programs in the United States”. Proceedings CSER 2011, Los Angeles, CA, April 15-16.11. Coalition on the

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University; Santaneel Ghosh, Southeast Missouri State University; Ken Surendran, Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2012-5262: REFLECTIONS ON TEACHING A CONSOLIDATED CAP-STONE DESIGN COURSE TO A MIXED STUDENT BODYDr. Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University Jian Peng is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Southeast Missouri State University. He received his B.E. degree from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, in 1992, his M.S. degree from Hangzhou Institute of Electronic Engineering, Hangzhou, China in 1995, and his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2004. His research focuses on intelligent robotics, computer vision, and characterization of nano-material. He is a member of ASEE and IEEE.Prof. Santaneel Ghosh, Southeast Missouri

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Burkett, University of Alabama; John C. Lusth, University of Alabama; Sushma Kotru, University of Alabama

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1481: CREATIVITY IN AN INTRODUCTORY ENGINEERINGCOURSESusan L. Burkett, University of Alabama Susan L. Burkett is the Alabama Power Foundation Endowed Professor in Electrical and Computer En- gineering at the University of Alabama. She received her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. She served as Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the Division of Undergraduate (DUE) Education from 2005- 2007. Professor Burkett is a member of ASEE, AVS: Science and Technology Society, and a senior member of IEEE.John C. Lusth, University of AlabamaSushma Kotru, The University of Alabama Sushma Kotru earned the B.S., M.S

Conference Session

International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University; Ali Nejat, Texas Tech University; Tewodros Ghebrab, Texas Tech University

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International

AC 2012-5583: GLOBALIZATION AND THE NEW CHALLENGES FORCONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDr. Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University Muge Mukaddes Darwish received her Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering and master’s of science from Texas Tech University in 1998 and 1991 respectively. She received her graduate diploma in Bari Italy in 1982. She received her bachelor’s of science and advance engineering degree in 1978 Ataturk Univer- sity in Turkey. She worked as Chief Engineer for the Minister of Agriculture and Urban Development from 1978 to 1981. She is currently Associate Professor at Texas Tech University in the Construction Engineering & Engineering Technology Department.Dr. Ali Nejat, Texas Tech

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Jianhong Ren, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University; Sheryl Custer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Joyce Coleman, Academy High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1418: AN IMPROVED K-12 OUTREACH CAMP FOR ENGINEERINGDISCIPLINESMuhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University-KingsvilleJianhong Ren, Texas A&M University-KingsvilleDavid Ramirez, Texas A&M UniversitySheryl Custer, Texas A&M University, KingsvilleJoyce Coleman, Academy High School Page 15.154.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Improved K-12 Outreach Camp1 for Engineering DisciplinesIntroduction: Because of a decrease in enrollment in mathematics and science, the numbers ofU.S. students going into an engineering discipline have declined drastically during the last twodecades2. In most cases, K-12 students were not even motivated to take

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4204: ”OMG! THAT’S WHAT AN ENGINEER DOES?”: FRESH-MEN DEVELOPING A PERSONAL IDENTITY AS AN ENGINEERStephen Rippon, Arizona State University Steve Rippon is the Assistant Dean of Student Services in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. In this capacity, he oversees the Engineering Schools’ K-12 outreach, under- graduate student recruitment, undergraduate engagement programs, and the Engineering Career Center.Dr. James Collofello, Arizona State UniversityMs. Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University Page 25.16.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Communication: From Pecha Kucha to Bullets

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth R. Leitch, West Texas A&M University; Rhonda B Dittfurth, West Texas A&M University; Freddie J Davis P.E., West Texas A&M University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2011-419: IMPROVING ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ TECHNICALCOMMUNICATION SKILLSKenneth R. Leitch, West Texas A&M University Dr. Kenneth R. Leitch, PE is an assistant professor of civil engineering in the Department of Engi- neering and Computer Science at West Texas A&M University. He holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in civil engineering from New Mexico State University and an MBA from Colorado Christian University. Dr. Leitch is actively involved in engineering education, 3-D modeling, material testing, structural, and transportation-related research.Rhonda Bailey Dittfurth, MFA Communications, West Texas A&M University Master of Fine Arts in Communications from West Texas A&M University; Graduate studies

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-1971: RECONFIGURABLE AND SCALABLE AUTOMATED SYS-TEMS PROJECTS FOR MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION AND CON-TROL EDUCATIONSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano man- ufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Ashley Elisabeth Thibodeaux, Louisiana State University; Laura H. Ikuma, Louisiana State University; Kelly A. Rusch P.E., Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-680: PEER MENTORING, A TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM TOIMPROVE RETENTION IN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGSummer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University Ms Dann is the Project Manager for the College of Engineering’s STEP program. She has her Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and worked for industry for 9 years prior to returning to academia.Paige Davis, Louisiana State University Paige Davis has 20 years experience as an Instructor in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. In addition to teaching she assists with the STEP program. She received her baccalaureate degree in Engineering Technology and her master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University.Ashley

Conference Session

The Transition from Secondary to College Mathematics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University

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Mathematics

AC 2012-5112: AN INDEX TO AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHSCHOOL RECRUITMENT OF FUTURE ENGINEERING AND SCIENCEMAJORSProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University Kelly Crittenden is the Harrelson family endowed Associate Professor in the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University. He received his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Louisiana Tech in 2001. His primary research areas include multidisciplinary engineering education, curriculum development, and product development.Dr. James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Anne Macdonald, University of Technology, Sydney; Julie E. Mills, University of South Australia

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1346: THE POTENTIAL OF BIM TO FACILITATE COLLABO-RATIVE AEC EDUCATIONJennifer Anne Macdonald, University of Technology SydneyJulie E. Mills, University of South Australia Julie Mills is Professor and Program Director in Civil Engineering at the University of South Australia in Adelaide, Australia. Prior to commencing at the University in 1996, she worked for fifteen years as a structural engineer in private industry on industrial, commercial and residential projects. She has a BE (Hons) from Adelaide University and a PhD from Curtin University in the area of structural engineering education. Her primary research interests are in cold-formed steel structures, engineering education and women in engineering

Conference Session

Frontiers in EM Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen A. Raper, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Management

AC 2011-625: MISSOURI S&T ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CAP-STONE SENIOR DESIGN: LESSONS LEARNED AND CHALLENGES TOCOMEStephen A. Raper, Missouri University of Science & Technology Stephen A. Raper, received the B.S., (1985) M.S., (1987) and Ph.D. (1989) degrees in Engineering Man- agement from the University of Missouri-Rolla. Stephen graduated from Republic high school in 1978 and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving 4 years and also began his higher education pursuits on a part-time basis. During his transfer enrollment visit to UMR, he met Professor Bernie Sarchet and quickly knew that he wanted to study Engineering Management. His experiences outside of the university and the military include an

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-39: THE EVOLUTION OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEER-ING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATESGeorge D Ford, Western Carolina University Construction Management at Western Carolina University. Dr. Ford worked for over fifteen years in the corporate world in plant engineering and environmental engineering positions and managed numerous construction projects as a plant engineer in the paper, plastics and rubber industries including warehouses, manufacturing buildings and utilities infrastructures.Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University Aaron K. Ball is a Full Professor and serves as the Graduate Program Director in Engineering and Tech- nology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Michelle Leonard, University of Florida; Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida; Ben DeVane, University of Florida

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2011-2131: GAMING AGAINST PLAGIARISM: A PARTNERSHIP BE-TWEEN THE LIBRARY AND FACULTYAmy G. Buhler, University of Florida Amy G. Buhler is Engineering Librarian and Associate Chair at University of Florida’s Marston Science Library. Prior to her work at Marston, she was a medical librarian for six years at the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries. Amy received her Master of Science in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Michelle Leonard, University of Florida Michelle Leonard received her Master of Arts and Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from Kent State University and has worked in both corporate and academic environments. She joined the UF library

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Engineering (ENGAGE)

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Ana Maria Dison, University of Texas, Austin; Yosef S. Allam, The Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, Ohio State University; Wally Peters, University of South Carolina, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Erica Pfister-Altschul, University of South Carolina; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina; Guangming Zhang, University of Maryland, College Park, Department of Mechanical Engineering; James A. Leach, University of Louisville

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Women in Engineering

AC 2011-438: IMPLEMENTING ENGAGE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVERETENTION: FOCUS ON SPATIAL SKILLS - ENGINEERING SCHOOLSDISCUSS SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGESSusan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology Susan Staffin Metz is Director of Special Projects in Engineering Education at Stevens Institute of Tech- nology. As a founder and president (1997 2002) of WEPAN, Women in Engineering Proactive Network, Susan has worked with over 200 colleges and universities to increase access and engagement of women in engineering and science through research, policy and program development. She is currently the prin- cipal investigator for ENGAGE, Engaging Students in Engineering, (www.engageengineering.org) a five year project funded by

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Cruz, Great Minds in STEM

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2012-4626: AT A CROSSROADS: EMERGING HISPANIC-SERVINGINSTITUTIONS AND ABET ACCREDITATION - AN EXPLORATORY STUDYDr. Gary Cruz, Great Minds in STEM Page 25.236.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 At a Crossroads - Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions and ABET Accreditation: An Exploratory Study Affiliation: Great Minds in STEMTMAbstractThe intent of this paper is to introduce an exploratory study of the academic success of Latinostudents in engineering at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Emerging Hispanic-ServingInstitutions that are accredited by the

Conference Session

Knowing Ourselves: Research on Engineering Education Researchers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Prashant Rajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sadia Nawaz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Luo, Purdue University; Jea H. Choi, Purdue University; Ji Hyun Yu, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2836: LOOSE NETWORKS AND THE COMMUNITY OF ENGI-NEERING EDUCATION RESEARCH: A DEFINITION BY BIBLIOMET-RIC STANDARDSJohannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette Johannes Strobel is Director of INSPIRE, Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning and As- sistant Professor of Engineering Education & Educational Technology at Purdue University. After study- ing philosophy, religious studies and information science at three universities in Germany, he received his M.Ed. and Ph.D. (2004) in Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, USA. NSF, SSHRC, FQRSC, and several private foundations fund his research. His research and teaching focuses on the intersection between

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John V. Tocco, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-2761: RE-ENGINEERING THE CAPSTONE: MELDING AN IN-DUSTRY ORIENTED FRAMEWORK AND THE BOK2John V Tocco, Lawrence Technological UniversityDonald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Donald Carpenter is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and the Director of Assessment at Lawrence Technological University. Prior to being Director of Assessment, Dr. Carpenter was the Founding Director for the Center of Teaching & Learning at Lawrence Tech where he was responsible for conducting faculty development programs. In addition, Dr. Carpenter actively conducts educational and pedagogical research on teamwork, leadership, and ethical development and is Kern Fellow for En- trepreneurial Education

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Gregory J. Kowalski, Northeastern University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-649: ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF CO-OP SEQUENCE ON CAP-STONE DESIGN PERFORMANCEBridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University Assistant Academic Specialist in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering DepartmentDr. Gregory J Kowalski, Northeastern University Page 22.242.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Assessing the effect of co-op sequence on Capstone Design performanceIn the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at Northeastern University, CapstoneDesign is a two semester course offered in one of two sequences. In one sequence