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Charles Pierce

Session 2793 Using Real Field Construction as a Platform for Teaching Introductory Geotechnical Engineering Charles E. Pierce University of South CarolinaAbstractThis paper describes a unique approach for teaching geotechnical engineering to civilengineering undergraduates. While many undergraduate students recognize the discipline ofstructural engineering early in the curriculum, most students are not aware of geotechnicalengineering until their first course on the subject, which is usually taken in the junior year. Thusmost students do

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Fredrick Jones; Charlene Yauch

Session 2793 Learning from Freshman Perspectives: A Two-Dimensional Approach to Increasing Student Satisfaction Charlene A. Yauch, Fredrick H. Jones Oklahoma State UniversityAbstractImproving retention of engineering students often depends on their experiences in coremathematics and science courses during their freshman year of college. For this research,freshman students enrolled in an introductory engineering design course at a large midwesternuniversity were asked to identify five ways in which their Calculus or Chemistry course could beredesigned

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Waleed Smari; Jon Stevens; Andrew Murray

Session 3225 Learning the Tools and Techniques of Geographically Dispersed Collaborative Design Via a Brief Student Project Andrew P. Murray, Jon M. Stevens, Waleed W. Smari, University of DaytonAbstractEngineering design collaborations with personnel and resources distributed throughout the globe,once experimental and cutting-edge, are becoming the standard operating procedure for manycompanies. Graduating engineers now enter a business environment that requires a sophisticatedunderstanding of collaborative design and the powerful new technologies that make it

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Sanjeev Khanna; Chris Jenkins

Session 2525 Linking Mechanics and Materials in Structural Design: A Generalized Design Template and its Application C. H. Jenkins, S. K. Khanna Mechanical Engineering Department South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD 57701 USAAbstractEngineering education follows much of what we do in engineering practice itself, for better orworse. One common activity that we must approach with great care in either field is thedecomposition of complex processes into smaller, simpler, more manageable

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Teri Rhoads; Barry Mauldin

Session 1665 Measuring Cognitive and Affective Performance in a Statistics Course that uses Online Computer Statistics Modules Barry Mauldin, Teri Reed Rhoads University of OklahomaAbstractThe advancement of educational technology has stimulated new ways to present course content.The goal of this research was to study the effect that computerized statistics modules (introductoryplatforms for statistics principles) have on students in an engineering statistics course. Effect wasmeasured on two levels: cognitive and affective. Students from the engineering

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Kenneth Roberts; Eric A. Cheek; Joseph Monroe; Samuel Owusu-Ofori; Ajit Kelkar

NASA-SURE Program at North Carolina A&T State University for Engineering Recruitment and Training Kenneth L. Roberts Department of Chemical Engineering North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC Ajit Kelkar and Samuel P. Owusu-Ofori Department of Mechanical Engineering North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC and Eric A. Cheek and Joseph Monroe College of Engineering

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Thomas Kullgren; David Pape

Session 2255 A New Professional Masters Program: The Master of Science in Technological Processes David A. Pape, Thomas E. Kullgren, Saginaw Valley State UniversityAbstractSaginaw Valley State University (SVSU), founded in 1963, is a regional comprehensivepublic university that has seen steady growth in enrollment to its current level of about8500 students. Within the University, the College of Science, Engineering, andTechnology is home to ABET accredited undergraduate programs in both mechanical andelectrical engineering, but does not offer any discipline specific graduate programs. In1998, to meet the needs of working

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S. Scott Moor

Session 1313 Open Beginning Projects: A flexible approach to encouraging student curiosity and creativity S. Scott Moor Lafayette CollegeAbstractIn the rush to fulfill all that they must do, our students often find little time or encouragement toindulge their curiosity. To encourage curiosity, to allow for the diversity of our students tastesand abilities, and to allow for creativity, I introduced a flexible system of small student definedprojects. In addition to being open-ended, these

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Thomas McCormack; Franz Rad; Dale Richwine; Azad Mohammadi; Scott Huff

Session 2615 Our Experience with Guiding a Major Design Experience in Civil Engineering Curriculum Franz Rad, P.E., Scott Huff, P.E., Azad Mohammadi, P.E., Thomas McCormack, P.E., Dale Richwine, P.E. Portland State University/Portland Community College/ City of Portland, Bureau of Water Works/Saint Martin’s College/ Richwine Environmental, Inc.AbstractThe authors have been involved in developing and offering a course for seniors in CivilEngineering at Portland State University for the past fifteen years. The

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Mehdi Shadaram; Lourdes Sanchez-Contreras

areoffering financially rewarding jobs. While graduates in the College of Science are formost part committed to pursuing post baccalaureate degrees, undergraduate enrollmentrates remain low. Meantime, Biology graduates frequently enter into medicine orveterinary school.I. IntroductionA plan initiated by the UTEP Model Institution for Excellence (MIE) is underdevelopment to increase the percentage of SEM graduates who enroll in graduate school.The main objectives of this task force are to identify and recruit cohorts of junior studentswho have the potential and desire to pursue careers in research and development, and topromote summer external research activities among SEM undergraduates. Eachparticipating student in the cohort will receive a research

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Cheng Lin

Session 3548 PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT FOR A LEAK-PREVENTIVE TOILET FLUSH SYSTEM – AN MET SENIOR DESIGN (CAPSTONE) PROJECT Cheng Y. Lin, PhD., PE. Department of Engineering Technology Old Dominion University Norfolk, VirginiaAbstractA senior design (Capstone) project for three mechanical engineering technology studentsat Old Dominion University is described.A prototype design is presented to perform the functional test of a leak-preventive toiletsystem. There are two major leaks in the toilet

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Stuart Steele

Session 2793 Assessment of the Student’s Design & Problem Solving Experience Utilizing Notebook Computers and a Wireless Environment Stuart Steele Polytechnic University Brooklyn, NYAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to discuss how students utilizing notebook computers and a wirelessenvironment can improve their design experience in engineering and technology based coursesincluding computer science and project courses. Issues affecting both notebook use and wirelessoperation will be presented. Teaching models

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John Field; Janelle Tonti; Eric Beenfeldt; Isaac Horn; Edward Williams

Session 2793 The Best of All Worlds - A First-Year Course at the University of Maine Eric Beenfeldt, John Field, Isaac Horn, Janelle Tonti, Edward Williams University of MaineAbstractECE 101 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering, a first-year course for electricaland computer engineers at the University of Maine, is described. It uses a variety of approachesto introduce students to their major and to help make them successful students.I. IntroductionMany engineering programs have an introductory course in the first year. These introductorycourses use a wide range of approaches to

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Robert Fithen

Session 1520 Building A Web Based System for Automated Grading of Computer Modeling Assignments. Bob Fithen Arkansas Tech UniversityAbstractArkansas Tech University like most Engineering programs requires a computerprogramming and application course. One major challenge in handling such a course isreflected in the grading methodologies for the assignments. Simple and loosely specifiedassignments by the professor lead to unorganized responses by a majority of students. Incontrast, highly specific problem statements give the professor the flexibility

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Vincent Drnevich

Session 2570 A Case Study of Using the Web to Teach Civil Engineering Ethics, Professionalism and History Vincent P. Drnevich Purdue UniversityAbstractThis paper shares the experience of the author in developing and using the World Wide Web as ateaching-learning aid in a three-credit hour, required junior level course in civil engineering thatcovers the topics of engineering economics, ethics, professionalism, case studies, and civilengineering history. The course is taught in one large section with 70 to 100 students. Theauthor has taught

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Steven Chapra; Gary Huvard; David E. Clough

Session 1520 A Change in Approach to Engineering Computing for Freshmen – Similar Directions at Three Dissimilar Institutions David E. Clough, Steven C. Chapra, and Gary S. Huvard University of Colorado / Tufts University / Virginia Commonwealth UniversityAbstractIntroductory computing courses for engineering students at Tufts University, the University ofColorado, and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) have undergone revision anddevelopment over the past year. Although the scope of these courses differs among the threeinstitutions, similar threadlines have emerged. These include emphases on engineering

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Benjamin Flores; Walter Fisher; Pablo Arenaz; Connie Della-Piana

Session 1237 CircLES: A Comprehensive First-Year Program for Entering Engineering and Science Students Connie Kubo Della-Piana, Pablo Arenaz, Walter Fisher and Benjamin C. Flores The CircLES Program and the Model Institutions for Excellence Program1, The University of Texas at El Paso, TX 79968AbstractThe current paper describes a comprehensive first-year program for all enteringengineering and science students that has been implemented at The University of Texasat El Paso. Designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of enteringstudents attending an urban commuter campus, CircLES links

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X. Qian; A. Jalloh; Zheng-Tao Deng; Amir Mobasher; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

Session 1566 Building Undergraduate ME Student Design Portfolio: Case study on Heat and Mass Transfer Project Z.T. Deng, Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, X. Qian, A. Jalloh and A. Mobasher Department of Mechanical Engineering Alabama A&M University Normal, AL 35762 Phone: (256) 858-4142 E-Mail: aamzxd01@aamu.edu rojaso@aamu.edu; cqian@aamu.edu; ajalloh@aamu.edu; amobasher@aamu.eduAbstractOne of the key challenges to engineering educator today is how to provide a fast track to

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Ann Anderson; Richard Wilk

Session 1566Designing a Senior Experience in Mechanical Engineering: Culmination of anUndergraduate Program, Preparation for Professional Life, and Reinforcing the Foundation for Continued Learning Richard D. Wilk and Ann M. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Department Union College Schenectady, NYAbstractThe senior experience in an undergraduate engineering program should accomplish at least threemain objectives: to serve as a culmination of the undergraduate program, to prepare students tobegin

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Victoria Aladejana; Gregory Payne; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein

Session 3551 Development of a Physical-Chemical and Enzymatic Methods for the Removal of Phenolic Pollutant: Application of Chitosan and Laccase. Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein1, Victoria Aladejana1, Gregory Payne21 Morgan State University, Baltimore / 2Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology, Universityof Maryland, College Park.AbstractThis paper reports the result of an undergraduate student involvement in research in anHistorically Black College and University (HBCU) in a Science Engineering and Mathematics(SEM) Summer Research Training program sponsored by the national Science Foundation andthe Office of Naval Research (ONR). The

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James Fuller

Session 3549 Digital Technology: Building Pedagogical Bridges Between Secondary and Higher Education with a Focus on Architectural Engineering Technology James E. Fuller, AIA University of HartfordAbstractDigital technology is rapidly changing the way teachers teach throughout academia. The effect oftechnology on teaching falls into three areas: • How traditional subjects and methods are affected by technology • How technology provides new ways of teaching and learning • New curriculum

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Nohemi Rubio; Lourdes Sanchez-Contreras; Connie Della-Piana

Session 1863 Examining Students’ Graphic Representations of the Undergraduate Research Experience: Toward Developing a Framework for the Design and Evaluation of Student Experience1 Connie Kubo Della-Piana, Nohemi Rubio, and Lourdes Sanchez-Contreras The Model Institutions for Excellence The University of Texas at El PasoAbstractThe current paper examines the process, the intended and unanticipated outcomes of theundergraduate research experience as represented in graphic form by students who haveparticipated in an intensive

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W Meador; Carlos Morales

Session 2538 Implementation of a Low Budget, Raster Based, 3D Motion Capture System Using Custom Software and Modern Video Tracking Technology W. Scott Meador, Carlos Morales Purdue UniversityAbstractThis paper details the implementation of a system developed to generate 3D motioncapture data through the analysis of raster based motion video. The system’s generalprocedure includes acquiring video, processing the raster data to raw motion data throughmotion tracking technology, formatting the raw data into various useable forms usingcustom software, importing

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Ravi Athale; John Treichler; Dave Munson; Sally Wood; Geoffrey Orsak; Scott Douglas; Mark Yoder

Session 2432 The INFINITY Project: Building a High School Curriculum Focused on Modern Technology Which Emphasizes Engineering, Math, and Science Principles Mark A. Yoder1, Ravi Athale2, Scott Douglas3, Dave Munson4, Geoffrey Orsak3, John Treichler5, Sally Wood6 1 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology / 2George Mason University / 3 Southern Methodist University / 4University of Illinois / 5 Applied Signal Technology / 6Santa Clara

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Jeanne Garland; Christine Helfers; Ronald Roedel; Sarah Duerden

Session 2453 Division 53 Freshman Programs Integration of first year English and Introduction to Engineering Design: A Path to Explore the Literacy and Culture of Engineering Sarah Duerden, Jeanne Garland, Christine Helfers, & Ronald Roedel Department of English/Department of Electrical Engineering Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287AbstractOne of the goals of the Foundation Coalition’s Freshman Integrated Program for Engineers(FIPE) at Arizona State University is to help students attain a critical awareness of the

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Orlando Baiocchi; Atlas Hsie

Section 1547 A Proposal of BS/BT Degree Major in Industrial Engineering Technology with New York State Teacher’s Certificate for Teaching Vocational/Technology Education in Secondary Schools Orlando Baiocchi, Atlas Hsie State University of New York Institute of Technology, Utica, New YorkAbstract:The rapid advancement of technology has helped to put US economy at new highs formore than eight years in a row. This “new economy” has generated an urgent shortage inthe United States for competent scientists, engineers, technologists as well as certifiedteachers who teach and train them. This paper proposes a BS

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David S. Cottrell

Session 2650 Building Bridges: Computer-Aided Design as a Vehicle for Outreach to High School Students in the New Millennium David S. Cottrell Pennsylvania State University at HarrisburgI. IntroductionThis paper describes the use of a computer-aided design (CAD) software package as avehicle for outreach to high school students. Particularly, this research effort affordedpupils at a secondary school in central Pennsylvania the opportunity to participate in aprogram that was designed to accomplish the following: • To stimulate interest in engineering and design

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Scott von Laven; X. Qian; A. Jalloh; Zheng-Tao Deng; Amir Mobasher; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

Session 1520 High Performance Computing Initiative to Enhance Engineering Education Z.T. Deng, Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, X, Qian, A. Jalloh and A. Mobasher Department of Mechanical Engineering Alabama A&M University Huntsville, AL 35762 Phone: (256) 858-4142 E-Mail: aamzxd01@aamu.edu rojaso@aamu.edu; cqian@aamu.edu; ajalloh@aamu.edu; amobasher@aamu.edu Scott von Laven Alabama Research and Education Network

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Roger Smith; Holly Bentley; William G. Fahrenholtz

Isopleth Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C) Liquid L+A L+B A+B B A A 32%B B Composition Weight Percent B

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V. Ramachandran; Ravi Ramachandran

of resistance and capacitance exist.Application of Tellegen’s Theorem To All Four Systems Let Na be the equivalent electrical network of a system and let Nb be another electricalequivalent network of the same system in that both Na and Nb have the same topology. Theextended Tellegen’s theorem that we propose has four parts and they are given below. Therelationships are written in the Laplace-transform domain. However, similar relationships can bewritten in the time-domain also.Relationship (1): B ∑ Av k =1 ak (s) . Tv ak (s