Conference Session

Professional Development in Materials Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Tagged Divisions

Materials

AC 2008-1677: TRAINING UNDERGRADUATES IN THE BROADER CONTEXTOF THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISEKatie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin - MadisonWendy Crone, University of Wisconsin - Madison Page 13.1296.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Training Undergraduates in the Broader Context of the Research EnterpriseAbstractUndergraduate students participate in research through a variety of mechanisms, including on-campus research assistant positions, summer research experience programs, independent studyresearch credits, and even research-oriented degree requirements. Educators from several unitson our campus have collaborated to

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Harper, Ohio State University; John Demel, Ohio State University; Richard Freuler, Ohio State University

2006-896: PROBLEM SOLVING IN ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, ANDPHYSICS – PART 2Kathleen Harper, Ohio State University Kathleen A. Harper is Director of Undergraduate Curriculum Development for the Department of Physics and has actively taught for the Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors (FEH). Prior to joining Physics she was an Instructional Consultant with Faculty & TA Development at The Ohio State University. Dr. Harper earned her BS in Electrical Engineering (1993) and MS in Physics (1996) at Case Western Reserve University and her PhD in Physics at The Ohio State University (2001).John Demel, Ohio State University John T. Demel is Professor of Engineering Graphics in the

Conference Session

Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #25336Impact of an Embedded Systems Course on Undergraduate Capstone ProjectsMaddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Dr. Maddumage Karunaratne is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Electrical Engineering Tech- nology department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. The department offers two un- dergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology. Dr. Karunaratne earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), a Mas- ter of Science from the University of Mississippi (Oxford), and a Ph.D. from the

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Classroom and Online Innovations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University - Erie; Liyong Sun, Pennsylvania State University - Erie

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #16656Developing In-Class Experiments for Fluid and Thermal Science Courses forTechnology StudentsMr. Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University - Erie Bob Edwards is a Lecturer of Engineering at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, teaching in the Mechanical Engineering Technology department. He has a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters in Engineering from Gannon University. His primary area of interest is in the thermal sciences. He teaches thermodynamics, heat transfer and a thermal sci- ences course for Electrical Engineering Technology students. He has

Conference Session

New Developments in ECE

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alan Johnston, Villanova University; Edward Stephen Char Jr.

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #29234Electrical and Computer Engineering CourseDr. Alan Johnston, Villanova University Associate Teaching Professor at Villanova University, and Vice President for Educational Relations, AM- SATProf. Edward Stephen Char Jr. BS EE Villanova University 1996 MS EE Villanova University 1998 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 The CubeSat Mini Project: Experiences with an Introductory Freshman Electrical and Computer Engineering CourseI. IntroductionCubeSats are a type of nanosatellites that have become very popular in recent years ineducational settings [1

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark W. Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

knowledge with practice on challenging design projects. The MDL provides acapstone experience intended to prepare students to enter the workforce. The projects areopen-ended, technically challenging design problems that encompass a broad array ofimportant contemporary issues. In addition to defining an important problem, sponsorsprovide a significant grant and their direct participation with the students, faculty andstaff who work to provide design solutions. Lessons learned over the past five years haveopened our eyes to some of the major changes needed in how to educate engineers andprepare them to enter the workforce. These lessons are expected to influence changesaffecting our entire curriculum.IntroductionThe engineering profession is at a

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Anderson, Iowa State University; Thomas Daniels, Iowa State University

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Computers in Education

). Page 11.1459.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Xen Worlds: Xen and the Art of Computer Engineering EducationAbstractXen Worlds is being developed to provide a method for performing assignments and lab work ininformation assurance, operating systems and networking courses that require root access to theindividual machines, or the entire network. Currently, there is no existing approach thataddresses the root access requirement and the entire life-cycle of an assignment from problemdefinition, to turn-in of the end product. The Xen Worlds project is aimed at creating a versatile“virtual lab” where an entire network of virtual machines, (a Xen World), can be provided toeach

Conference Session

TIME 7: ABET Issues and Capstone Courses

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Wei Zheng; Dong Young Jang; Donald Harby; Yuyi Lin

Teaching Capstone Design in Globalization Environment Yuyi Lin, Donald Harby University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211 LinY@missouri.edu Dong Jang, Seoul National University of Technology, Korea Wei Zhen, Xiamen University, China AbstractIn an effort to improve the mutual understanding and communication among future engineers in aglobalization environment, the authors have started to establish a set of common course material anddesign tools for capstone design education. Internationalized course material will be web

Conference Session

Transitioning to an Academic Career

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Gregg; Tamara Knott; Jenny Lo

Transitioning from Adjunct to Tenure Track Jenny L. Lo, Tamara W. Knott, and Michael H. Gregg Department of Engineering Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAbstractThree faculty members in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech discusstheir successful transitions from adjunct faculty to tenure-track faculty. One faculty member hadindustrial experience, worked as an adjunct in a community college before becoming tenure-track faculty, and is now a tenured faculty member. The second faculty member had experienceas a university researcher, worked as an instructor in one department and as an adjunct in

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Herbert Hess

Session 1333 Cost-Tailored Load Management for Power Quality in an Independent Power System as an Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Project Herbert L. Hess Electrical and Compute Engineering University of Idaho Moscow, IdahoAbstract An interdisciplinary undergraduate design team redesigns and builds a hybrid windpower-fossil fuel generation facility that provides electricity and water for an environmentally sensitivewilderness location. Students first develop objectives for quantity of power

Conference Session

Design Cognition II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don L. Dekker, University of South Florida; Rajiv Dubey, University of South Florida; Stephen Sundarrao, University of South Florida

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4979: CREATIVITY GARDEN ANALOGYDr. Don L. Dekker, University of South Florida Don Dekker has been an Adjunct Professor of mechanical engineering at the University of South Florida since 2002. He is currently teaching the capstone design course. Before his retirement in 2001, Dekker taught at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He first joined ASEE in 1974 and some of his ASEE activities include Zone II Chairman (1986-1988), Chairman of DEED (1989-1990), and General Chair of FIE, 1987. His degrees include a Ph.D., Stanford University, 1973; a M.S.M.E, University of New Mexico, 1963; and a B.S.M.E., Rose Polytechnic Institute, 1961. He became a Fellow of ASEE in 2007.Dr. Rajiv Dubey, University of South

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Stuart Bernstein

ENGAGING ENGINEERING STUDENTS THROUGH SERVICE LEARNING Stuart Bernstein University of Nebraska, Lincoln at OmahaAbstractIn the Personnel & Supervisory Methods class (CET 4200) the students start off by writing apaper describing what they expect to get from the class. I received comments such as, “nothing,I think this is going to be a big waste of my time” , and “I’ve spent the past six months as anassistant project engineer and already know how to manage people.” That kind of negativeattitude can be difficult to overcome, but each year I have tried new exercises in an effort tomake this an important and enjoyable class.Due to the

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Nathan Blackham; Charles Higby; Michael Bailey

Re-Imaging Computers for Multipurpose Labs Charles F. Higby, Nathan Blackham, Brandon Rogers, Michael G. Bailey Brigham Young UniversityAbstractIn lab environments, where multiple computers are used, a method called imaging can be used tohandle the challenge of installing and configuring multiple machines. Imaging is a method thatuses a client server relationship that allows the client to download and install the necessarysoftware, virus updates, and security patches by selecting an image file that resides on a server.Several software components and services are necessary to successfully image a client. First, aDHCP server provides a connection between the client and the image

Conference Session

First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Tom G Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #6122Novel Program for Engineering Student RetentionDr. Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama Dr. Jefferson earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College in 1997, a B.S. in Mechanical En- gineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1997, an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Ohio State University in 2003 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University in 2005. She served as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institute of Aerospace, developing models and test methods to examine the behavior of advanced non-metallic, nanostructured material systems. Dr. Jeffer- son

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

sameer prabhu, The MathWorks; Zachariah Chambers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Liz Callanan, The MathWorks; Marc Herniter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

AC 2007-953: DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL BASED DESIGN CURRICULUMsameer prabhu, The MathWorks Sameer M. Prabhu, Sr. Applications Engineering Team Leader, The MathWorks, Inc., Novi, MI 48375. Ph. (248) 496-7944, FAX: (248) 596-7959, Sameer.Prabhu@mathworks.com. Sameer has over ten years of experience applying The MathWorks’ products in various application areas. As a Principal Applications Engineer in the Detroit, Michigan office, Sameer manages a team of applications engineers focused on working with customers in the automotive and commercial vehicles industry to address the systems integration challenges posed by increased adoption of electronics in these industries. Prior to joining The

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodor Richardson, University of South Carolina; Dayle Lytle, Richland County School District One; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina; Mitch Wyatt, Richland County School District One

2006-1267: AN OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF ONLINE ACADEMY SECURITYAND CONSTRUCTIONTheodor Richardson, University of South CarolinaJed Lyons, University of South CarolinaDayle Lytle, Richland County School District OneMitch Wyatt, Richland County School District One Page 11.208.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An Overview and Analysis of Online Academy Security and Construction Paper 2006-1267AbstractWith the increasing ability for students to enrich educational experiences with online content andthe move toward virtual schools, Richland County School District One has taken the initiative todevelop a complete online

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Eisenman, University of Maryland; George List, North Carolina State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2007-1392: UNDERSTANDING GRADUATE SCHOOLStacy Eisenman, University of MarylandGeorge List, North Carolina State University Page 12.1514.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 UNDERSTANDING GRADUATE SCHOOLAbstractGraduate school is a significantly different world from undergraduate study. It is alsodrastically different from the “real world.” One of the main complexities associated withbeing a graduate student is understanding and meeting expectations. These include yourpersonal expectations, expectations of your advisor, other faculty, your department, theschool, other students and future employers. This paper provides a students perspectiveon being in

Conference Session

Mentoring and Development of New Faculty

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laurie Garton, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Luisa Deckard, Texas Engineering Experiment Station

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2009-840: SUPPORT FOR FACULTY WRITING PROPOSALS TO NEWINVESTIGATOR PROGRAMSLaurie Garton, Texas Engineering Experiment Station Dr. Laurie Garton is a Senior Research Development Associate with the Texas Engineering Experiment Station Office of Strategic Research Development. She has BS, ME, and PhD degrees in civil engineering (environmental) from Texas A&M University and was an engineering faculty member before joining TEES in 1999 where she has worked on technical research project grants related to interdisciplinary environmental themes. Currently she leads the TEES New Faculty Initiative targeting grants such as the NSF CAREER awards for untenured engineering faculty

Conference Session

Design, Build, Fly (DBF)/AIAA Student Competition/UA

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Rodrigue, Saint Louis University; David Safont, Saint Louis University; Alex Rees, Saint Louis University; Jim Maday, Saint Louis University; Francisco Vilaplana, Saint Louis University; Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

AC 2009-2458: BUMBLEBEEBrian Rodrigue , Saint Louis University Brian Rodrigue is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.David Safont, Saint Louis University David Safont is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Alex Rees, Saint Louis University Alex Rees is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Jim Maday, Saint Louis University Jim Maday is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Francisco Vilaplana, Saint Louis University Francisco Vilaplana is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University Goetz Bramesfeld is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace and

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Grandin, University of Rhode Island

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International

2006-159: PREPARING ENGINEERS FOR THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE; U. OFRHODE ISLANDJohn Grandin, University of Rhode Island Page 11.1016.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace: The University of Rhode IslandGiven the fading importance of time and distance in a world now bound so closely together bythe Internet and modern transportation means, coming generations of engineers will inevitably beworking in far different ways than their predecessors. Products are rarely designed for singlenational markets today, meaning that research and development work is often assigned to

Conference Session

Computer-Based Games and Animations in Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Cain, Washington State University; Matthew E Taylor, Washington State University; Anne Anderson, Washington State University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #16747Content-Independent Classroom GamificationMr. Chris Cain, Washington State University Chris Cain is a computer science Ph.D student at Washington State University doing research in gam- ification, specifically how to use supervised and reinforcement learning to select individual externally motivating games played outside the classroom which will maximize a student’s motivation to succeed in a classroom setting, without modifying the classroom setting. By tying progress in the classroom to progress in this game, he aims to show an increase in motivation, learning, retention, and grades in as many students

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

2006-1894: GEEK CIVILIZATION: AMATEUR RADIO AND FIRST-YEARPROJECTS TO IMPROVE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION IN AN ECETPROGRAMPeter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Mr. Goodmann is an assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at IPFW. He earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and his MS degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He has worked for 25 years in industry and education, and is a member of the IEEE and the ASEE. Page 11.661.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

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2021 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Conference

Authors

Surendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

Paper ID #35319Teaching Numerical Methods in an Online Asynchronous FormatDr. Surendra ”Vinnie” K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) ”Vinnie” Gupta is a professor of mechanical engineering, and a member of the graduate faculty of ma- terials science and engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY. He is a recipient of the 2014 Robert G. Quinn Award from ASEE, and the 2000 Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching. At RIT, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in applied mechanics, computational techniques, and materials science. American

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriel Alungbe, Morehead State University; Jaby Mohammed, Morehead State University; Yuqiu You, Morehead State University

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Construction

AC 2008-2025: TEACHING ENGINEERING ECONOMY ONLINE INCONSTRUCTION PROGRAMGabriel Alungbe, Morehead State UniversityJaby Mohammed, Morehead State UniversityYuqiu You, Morehead State University Page 13.1160.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Teaching Engineering Economy Online in Construction ProgramAbstractThe importance of Engineering Economy is very evident as more and more engineering andtechnology programs are offering it as a required course. The course is very important becausemost topics covered in it are used everyday in our both personal and professional endeavors.Although students have difficulties with the course when offered in the traditional

Conference Session

Innovation in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradly McNair, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Suleiman Ashur, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-2401: GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF HIGHWAY VERTICAL ANDHORIZONTAL CURVES USING EXCELBradly McNair, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort WayneSuleiman Ashur, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Page 14.647.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Geometric Design of Highway Vertical and Horizontal Curves Using ExcelAbstractThis paper presents the work that was developed as a project in the first offering of thetransportation engineering class at the new civil engineering program at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. The project statement required the use of Excel in developing aprogram for

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Tidwell; Greg Walker

Session 2655 Self-Teaching College Teaching Greg Walker, Paul Tidwell Virginia Tech Abstract Preparing graduate students for a career in academia has become a substantial concern amongcollege educators. A new professor must obtain funding, develop a research program and publish to beawarded tenure. Furthermore, effective teaching techniques should be acquired before embarking on aprofessorate position, While some schools have begun to develop programs to train their graduates forcareers in

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; John Vozenilek

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Diversity

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Biomedical

Paper ID #16066Work in Progress: Immersive First-Year Experience for Bioengineering Cur-riculaDr. Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr Amos joined the Bioengineering Department at the University of Illinois in 2009 and is currently a Sr Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate programs. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of South Carolina. She has developed and offered more than 5 courses since joining the faculty and has taken the lead roll in curriculum development for the department.Dr. Marcia Pool, University of Illinois

Conference Session

ABET Issues and Capstone Design

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Shih-Liang (Sid) Wang

Enhancing Capstone Design with an Industry Sponsored Project Center Shih-Liang (Sid) Wang Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC 27411, USAMechanical Engineering Capstone DesignSenior capstone design courses have become a critical component of undergraduate engineeringeducation, as mandated by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).The Mechanical Engineering Senior Capstone Design at North Carolina A&T State University(NC A&T) is a two-semester project course. The course allows students to take design projectsfrom conceptual

Conference Session

ET Capstone Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Aldrich; Michael Webber; Scott Dunning

Session 3447 The Holden Elementary School Autonomous Vehicle (HESAV) By Scott C. Dunning, Ph.D., Charles Aldrich and Michael Webber University of MaineAbstract One challenge that must be met for a successful capstone design course is to select aproject that excites a student team while solving a real world problem. This paper will discussthe results of a senior design project that met both of those criteria. The project objective was todesign and build a fully autonomous vehicle for use by physically challenged children at theHolden Elementary

Conference Session

Promoting ET Through K-12 Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Reid; Elaine Cooney

Session 3547 Transparent Anatomical Mannequin Upgrade Elaine M. Cooney, Kenneth Reid Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIntroductionThe Ruth Lily Health Education Center has had TAM1 (Transparent Anatomical Mannequin)since the mid-1980’s. She is a life size model of an adult female with clear plastic “skin” andorgans that light up. She is used to teach pre-school, elementary and middle school childrenabout health and fitness. For instance, each year hundreds of fifth graders come to the