Conference Session

First-Year Advising and Transition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Sanchez, California State University, Fresno; Ira Sorensen, California State University, Fresno; Walter Mizuno, California State University, Fresno; Satya Mahanty, California State University, Fresno

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First-Year Programs

AC 2009-1646: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE:A UNIQUE COLLABORATIVE FIRST–YEAR EXPERIENCEMaria Sanchez, California State University, FresnoIra Sorensen, California State University, FresnoWalter Mizuno, California State University, FresnoSatya Mahanty, California State University, Fresno Page 14.311.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Central California Engineering Design Challenge: A unique collaborative first –year experienceThis paper describes a unique collaboration between the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment at Fresno State and the engineering programs at several local communitycolleges to provide a mechanical

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Christopher Pung, Grand Valley State University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1658: A WEB-BASED APPROACH TO SENIOR UNDERGRADUATEPROJECT MANAGEMENTHugh Jack, Grand Valley State UniversityChristopher Pung, Grand Valley State University Page 14.143.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009

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Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2009-1704: OPERATING A CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH ANDTECHNOLOGY (CART)Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College Page 14.935.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Operating the Center for Applied Research & Technology (CART, Inc.)AbstractThe paper describes the continuing development of the Center for Applied Research andTechnology (CART, Inc.) at a small college as a vehicle for entrepreneurial success. It discussesour Unmanned Systems Laboratory (USL) to provide teams of engineering technology studentsfor our School of Engineering Technology and Computer Science (SET) with in-house internshipexperience and the School with a source of increased funding through CART

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Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University; Chao Liu, Southeast University; Xiaodong Zhang, Southeast University

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International

AC 2009-1210: A COLLABORATIVE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TOIMPROVE CHINESE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMESFanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University F. Frank Zeng is an Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems at Indiana Wesleyan University. His research interests include programming language, software development management, software engineering, database management and performance, and data mining.Chao Liu, Southeast UniversityXiaodong Zhang, Southeast University Page 14.9.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Collaborative Curriculum Development to Improve Chinese

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Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lok PASUPULETI, Northern Illinois University; Omar Ghrayeb, Northern Illinois University; Hubert Ley, Argonne National Laboratory; Clifford Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Young Park, Argonne National Laboratory

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Computers in Education

AC 2009-1241: DISASTER PLANNING FOR A LARGE METROPOLITAN CITYUSING TRANSIMS SOFTWARELok PASUPULETI, Northern Illinois UniversityOmar Ghrayeb, Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Mirman, Northern Illinois UniversityHubert Ley, Argonne National LaboratoryYoung Park, Argonne National Laboratory Page 14.494.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Disaster Planning for a Large Metropolitan City Using TRANSIMS SoftwareAbstractOver the past decade the United States has endured many disasters, both man made and due tothe forces of nature. In each case, leadership in the public and private sectors learn that moreneeds to be done to ensure continuity of life and economy

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Modeling Student Data

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junqiu Wang, Purdue University; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-2274: ASSESSING TEAM EFFECTIVENESS: COMPARINGPEER-EVALUATIONS TO A TEAM EFFECTIVENESS INSTRUMENTJunqiu Wang, Purdue UniversityP.K. Imbrie, Purdue University P.K. Imbrie is an Associate Professor of Engineering in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He teaches first-year engineering courses as well classes in Aerospace Engineering. His research interests include: epistemologies, assessment, and modeling of student learning, student success, student team effectiveness, and global competencies; experimental mechanics; and piezospectroscopic techniques. Page 14.249.1

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Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Llewellyn Mann, Central Queensland University; Shanna Daly, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-2347: DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN PRACTICE: A FRAMEWORKFOR FUTURE INVESTIGATIONSLlewellyn Mann, Central Queensland UniversityShanna Daly, University of Michigan Page 14.420.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Design Research and Design Practice: A Framework for Future InvestigationsAbstractRecent research has found that design could be thought of as a separate discipline with commonelements identified regardless of the disciplinary context. However, the practice of design alwaysoccurs within a disciplinary context. While studies have been conducted that show the waysdesigners have experienced design across

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; John Springer, Purdue University; Kelly Howard, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-2375: A SURVEY OF EMBEDDED DATABASE TECHNOLOGY FORMOBILE APPLICATIONSKyle Lutes, Purdue University Kyle Lutes is an Associate Professor for the Department of Computer & Information Technology (CIT) at Purdue University. Kyle joined the department in 1998 and is the chair of the department’s software development curriculum. His teaching and scholarly interests cover a broad range of software development areas including software applications for mobile devices, data-centered application development, and software entrepreneurialism. He has authored/co-authored numerous papers and two college textbooks on various software development-related topics. Prior to his current

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Ryan M. Gerdes, Iowa State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2009-2456: IMPACT OF ENGINEERING: DESIGNING A CLASS FORTECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY DISCIPLINESMani Mina, Iowa State University Mani Mina is with the department of Electrical and Computer engineering and is the also the director of Minor in Engineering studies (A technological literacy minor) at Iowa State University. He is an active member of IEEE and ASEE. His research interest include applied EM, RF systems, Optical devices, and engineering education at all levels.Ryan M. Gerdes, Iowa State University Ryan M. Gerdes received a B.S. in computer engineering in 2004, and in 2006 both a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering, all from Iowa State University. He is currently working towards his

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Moderick Greenfield, Eastern Michigan University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2009-2493: A PROPOSED APPLIED ENGINEERING DEGREE AT EASTERNMICHIGAN UNIVERSITYModerick Greenfield, Eastern Michigan University Page 14.94.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009A Future Proposed Applied Engineering Degree at Eastern Michigan UniversityAbstractPresently, many universities are offering the BS in Electronics Engineering Technology(EET) and the BS in Engineering Physics in separate departments. The BS in ElectronicsEngineering Technology (EET) focuses on applying practical engineering principles;however, the BS in Engineering Physics concentrates on applying traditional physics andengineering concepts. With regard to national standards, graduates of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Miller, Montana State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-1866: ENGAGING FRESHMEN IN A HANDS-ON DISCOVERY OFMECHANICAL ENGINEERINGDavid Miller, Montana State University Page 14.538.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Engaging Freshmen in a Hands-on Discovery of Mechanical Engineering I. AbstractThis paper outlines a new approach in the introductory freshmen mechanical engineering courseat Montana State University to increase student retention. The objective is to utilize, within theIntroduction to Mechanical Engineering (ME101) course, a set of freshmen-level, hands-onlaboratory modules across the breadth of mechanical engineering to introduce students to

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York; Jamil Lacourt, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Construction

AC 2009-477: EVALUATING EXISTING BUILDINGS FOR GREEN BUILDINGSTANDARDS: A SENIOR PROJECTAmitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New YorkJamil Lacourt, State University of New York, Farmingdale Page 14.591.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009IntroductionTraditional building practices often overlook the interrelationships between a building, itscomponents, its surroundings and its occupants. Typical buildings consume more of ourresources than necessary, negatively impact the environment, and generate a largeamount of waste. In United States residential and commercial buildings together use one-third of all the energy consumed, and two-thirds of all electricity

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Probst, Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2009-501: EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PERSONAL-RESPONSE SYSTEMS INA CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS COURSEDavid Probst, Southeast Missouri State University David Probst is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Southeast Missouri State University who regularly teaches conceptual physics. Page 14.521.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Effectiveness of Using Personal Response Systems in a Conceptual Physics CourseAbstractWe report the results of a study investigating the effectiveness of using a Personal ResponseSystem (clickers) in a conceptual

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New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies

AC 2009-510: GROWING PAINS: MANAGING RAPID GROWTH IN AGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJoy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.661.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Growing Pains: Managing Rapid Growth in a Graduate Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractThe School of Technology at Purdue University Calumet offers a newly approved Master ofScience degree in Technology. The Master’s program has experienced dramatic growth, withthe enrollment of graduate students rising in a few short months from 28 in Spring 08 to 69 inFall 08. This paper will explore the growth in enrollments, and discuss the challenges andmethods

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Dollar, Miami University; Paul Steif, Carnegie Mellon University

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Mechanics

AC 2009-533: A WEB-BASED STATICS COURSE USED IN AN INVERTEDCLASSROOMAnna Dollar, Miami University Anna Dollár is an associate professor in the department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and previously was on the faculty of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago. She received her Ph. D. in applied mechanics from Krakow University of Technology in Poland. Her teaching has been recognized by many awards including: University Excellence in Teaching Award (IIT), and E. Phillips Knox University Teaching Award (Miami University). Her research focuses on mechanics of solids and engineering education. Address: MME Department, EGB room 56 E

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elif Kongar; Jani Pallis; Tarek Sobh

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

A Hybrid Approach to Evaluate the Performance of Engineering Schools School of Engineering University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 06604 ABSTRACTScience and engineering (S&E) are two disciplines that are highly receptive to the changes indemand for products and services. These disciplines can either be leading in nature, viz., they createthe demand in the market (push) for new products and/or services, or can adopt the changes causedby the varying market conditions (pull). Regardless of the reason, both science and engineering havethe responsibility to be compatible

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Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Tront, Virginia Tech; Rebecca Gunter, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Peed, Virginia Tech; Joseph Tront, Virginia Tech

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International

AC 2009-624: PROVIDING INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH ARISING SOPHOMORE ABROAD PROGRAMElizabeth Tront, Virginia TechRebecca Gunter, Virginia TechCheryl Peed, Virginia TechJoseph Tront, Virginia Tech Page 14.996.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Providing International Experience through a Rising Sophomore Abroad ProgramAbstractThe Rising Sophomore Abroad Program (RSAP) was implemented at Virginia Tech’s collegeof engineering to provide a global experience for engineering students in their first year with theintention of preparing them for an extended experience, whether it is an internship, study, orfaculty lead program abroad

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Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology; Thomas White, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-689: CURRICULUM CHANGES RESULTING IN A NEW B.S. INRENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERINGRobert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Robert Bass is an assistant professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology, where he directs the Renewable Energy Engineering bachelors degree program (BSREE), the first engineering program of its kind in North America. He is also a member of the Oregon Renewable Energy Center, OREC, where he participates in undergraduate research projects concerning microhydro power generation, solar thermal absorption chillers and electrochemical production of hydrogen. In addition to running the BSREE program, Dr. Bass also specializes in teaching courses in

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-27: A TOP-DOWN APPROACH FOR TEACHING AN INTRODUCTORYENGINEERING MATERIALS COURSEPriya Manohar, Robert Morris University Dr. Priyadarshan Manohar is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA. He has a Ph. D. in Materials Engineering (1998) and Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (1999) from University of Wollongong, Australia and holds Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) degree from Pune University, India (1985). He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh (2001 – 2003) and BHP Institute for Steel Processing and Products, Australia (1998 – 2001). Dr. Manohar held the position

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-77: A LABORATORY- AND PROJECT-BASED COURSE IN LEAN SIXSIGMA NANOMANUFACTURINGVladimir Genis, Drexel University Dr. Vladimir Genis is an Associate Professor and Applied Engineering Technology Program Director in Goodwin College, Drexel University received Ph. D. in Physics and Mathematics. Dr. Genis taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. Results of his research work were published in scientific journals and presented at the

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stuart Wentworth, Auburn University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-78: AM RADIO CONSTRUCTION: A JUNIOR-LEVEL ELECTRICALENGINEERING CORE LABORATORYStuart Wentworth, Auburn University Stuart M. Wentworth received the B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Auburn University, AL, in 1982, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1987 and 1990, respectively. He joined the Department of Electrical Engineering, Auburn University, in 1990, specializing in electromagnetics and microelectronics, and is presently an Associate Professor. His research interests include microwave circuit and interconnect modeling, high frequency material characterization, and radio frequency identification tags. He

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati; Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-225: CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING CAR TO A RECHARGEABLEELECTRIC VEHICLEJanak Dave, University of Cincinnati Janak Dave PhD, PE is a Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He obtained his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla. He has presented papers at ASEE Annual Conferences, ASME International Congress, and several International conferences and conducted CAD/CAM/CAE workshops nationally and internationally. He has held various positions in EDG and DEED divisions of ASEE, and local and national committees of ASME.Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati Janet Dong, Ph.D. is an assistant

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati; Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-228: CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING CAR TO A RECHARGEABLEELECTRIC VEHICLEJanak Dave, University of Cincinnati Janak Dave PhD, PE is a Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He obtained his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla. He has presented papers at ASEE Annual Conferences, ASME International Congress, and several International conferences and conducted CAD/CAM/CAE workshops nationally and internationally. He has held various positions in EDG and DEED divisions of ASEE, and local and national committees of ASME.Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati Janet Dong, Ph.D is an assistant

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shane Brown, Washington State University; Cara Poor, Washington State University

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Council of Sections

AC 2009-2543: IN-CLASS PEER TUTORING: A COST-EFFECTIVE MODEL FORENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONShane Brown, Washington State UniversityCara Poor, Washington State University Page 14.714.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 In-Class Peer Tutoring: A Cost-Effective Model for Engineering InstructionAbstractThe in-class experience in engineering education has not changed significantly in the last 100years, although some instructors are attempting to replace didactic teaching with active learningtechniques. Despite its promise, the impact of active learning can be limited due to the lack ofsocial learning resources, such as

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Deborah Ihezie; S. Keith Hargrove

Applying Lean Assessment Tools at a Maryland Manufacturing Company Deborah Ihezie and S. Keith Hargrove Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Information Engineering Clarence Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering Morgan State UniversityAbstractManufacturing companies are implementing and adapting to a number of strategic practices toenhance quality and improve productivity to remain competitive and reduce costs. The use ofLean practices has proven to achieve these objectives. The purpose of this research is to evaluateand perform an assessment of the current status of a local manufacturing organization, MiddleRiver Aircraft Systems (MRAS), located

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Graig Sauer; Jonathan Lazar; Harry Hochheiser; Jinjuan Feng

HIPUU: a Universally Usable Approach to Defeating Automated Bots Graig Sauer, Jonathan Lazar, Harry Hochheiser, and Jinjuan Feng Graig.sauer@gmail.com, jlazar@towson.edu, HHochheiser@towson.edu, jfeng@towson.edu Department of Computer and Information Sciences Universal Usability LaboratoryAbstract There is clearly a need on the web for security features to stop spam andbots. However, many security features on web sites are not accessible forpeople with disabilities. A common form of security on web sites is a humaninteraction proof. HIPs are used to differentiate between humans and automatedbots. The most common form of HIP is known as a CAPTCHA

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Kurt Colvin

172 Redevelopment of a Systems Engineering Course into Blended (Hybrid) Mode Kurt Colvin College of Engineering Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoAbstractResearch in the area of teaching methods supports the use of an appropriately designed blendedmode to supplement a traditional lecture format. A blended or hybrid course, by definition,reduces face-to-face (f2f) "seat time" so that students may pursue additional teaching andlearning activities outside of class

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2009 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Deborah Ihezie; S. Keith Hargrove

Applying Lean Assessment Tools at a Maryland Manufacturing Company Deborah Ihezie and S. Keith Hargrove Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Information Engineering Clarence Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering Morgan State UniversityAbstractManufacturing companies are implementing and adapting to a number of strategic practices toenhance quality and improve productivity to remain competitive and reduce costs. The use ofLean practices has proven to achieve these objectives. The purpose of this research is to evaluateand perform an assessment of the current status of a local manufacturing organization, MiddleRiver Aircraft Systems (MRAS), located

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2009 Northeast Section Meeting

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Graig Sauer; Jonathan Lazar; Harry Hochheiser; Jinjuan Feng

HIPUU: a Universally Usable Approach to Defeating Automated Bots Graig Sauer, Jonathan Lazar, Harry Hochheiser, and Jinjuan Feng Graig.sauer@gmail.com, jlazar@towson.edu, HHochheiser@towson.edu, jfeng@towson.edu Department of Computer and Information Sciences Universal Usability LaboratoryAbstract There is clearly a need on the web for security features to stop spam andbots. However, many security features on web sites are not accessible forpeople with disabilities. A common form of security on web sites is a humaninteraction proof. HIPs are used to differentiate between humans and automatedbots. The most common form of HIP is known as a CAPTCHA

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1011: DESIGNING QUESTIONNAIRES TO OBTAIN OPINIONS INASSESSING PROGRAM PERFORMANCESNripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University NRIPENDRA N. SARKER Dr. Sarker is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology of the Prairie View A&M University, TX. Previously he worked at universities in Bangladesh, Japan and UT - San Antonio. He received his first Master’s degree from AIT, Thailand and a second Master’s and a PhD degree from the Texas A&M University His research interests include simulation, algorithm development, and computer networking. He is the Program Assessment Coordinator of Engineering Technology department and a member of the ABET/SACS