Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan H. Sarapin M.A., Purdue University; Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology; Marvin I. Sarapin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

) is “characterized by relationships with manygroups and individuals (‘stakeholders’), each with (a) the power to affect the firm’s performanceand/or (b) a stake in the firm’s performance.” The stakeholders in the scholarly publishingenterprise are the academic community and institutions, the editor, the publisher, the readershipof the journal(s), the authors, the reviewers, the journal(s), the company’s staff and officers, andany share- or stockholders in the firm, who stand to gain or lose as the value of the firmfluctuates.51A social contract is established between the stakeholders and the firm. Embedded within it arethe duties referred to in deontology. Jones summarized the third assumption of the theory bystating, “Firms exist in markets

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches for Software Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin A. Gary, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Yegeneswari Nagappan, Unicon, Inc.; Supreet Verma, Delasoft, Inc.; Russell J. Branaghan, Arizona State University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

each data set (4 maps for the juniors, 3 maps for the seniors). These alumni had 2-4 years of professional experience. iv. Identification information was anonymized. b. The evaluator was asked to ordinal rank each data set using an insertion sort-like process. The evaluator was shown maps in a random order, one per screen at a time, and provided a tool to place it in a ranked list.This protocol was designed to measure the knowledge organization trajectory. As a single dataset included both the pre and post map, with the hypothesis that a maturing trajectory ofknowledge organization would be shown by each student’s post map being ranked higher thanher/his pre map. Of course the protocol design is not

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yair Joseph Mega P.E., Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Daniel Sullivan, Northeastern University; Lauren Horn, Northeastern University; Charles A. Dimarzio, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

by figure 6.In figure 7, taken from last year’s survey feedback, participants also noted that they were almost90% satisfied with their ability to develop relationships with other YSP participants that willcontinue past the summer experience. The program encourages and enables social interactionbetween other participants and also faculty and university students at a rate greater than 90%. Figure 6. Working in an mature environment workplace Page 25.1501.11 Figure 7. Student's feedback on satisfaction from the program b. Industry alumni networkGraduates of YSP are often more than willing to

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College; Branislav Rosul, College of DuPage

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Manufacturing

enrollments at theseinstitutions are: over 10,000 at PUC, over 8,000 at Ivy Tech, and more than 28,000 at COD. The NSF-ATE project goals are: 1) augment and reorganize existing electrical andmechanical engineering technology courses into thirty-two enhanced modules at three differenttiers, 2) incorporate experiential learning in each module level so that the modules aremeaningful and practical, and 3) incorporate innovative delivery of lecture and laboratorymaterials. The innovative aspects of this project are: a) meet student learning needs based on theirdiverse educational background, b) provide multiple delivery options, c) complete modules(rather than courses) to receive college credit(s) or certificate(s), and d) provide

Conference Session

Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julanne K. McCulley, Weber State University; Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University; Megumi Usui Leatherbury, Weber State University; Kelly A. Harward, Weber State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

there was no formaloverview of the project and they had tunnel vision with their final design, only meeting therequirements that were given to them.ConclusionsIn conclusion, our Engineering Technology programs have developed purposeful tools from theMEPP Project that will assist in evaluation of students participating in future multidisciplinaryprojects. The faculty observations and lessons learned from the MEPP project will beincorporated in a new multidisciplinary capstone project department document, currently underdevelopment, to assist with organization, teamwork, expectations, presentations, and assessmentof student progress. A Peer Review form (Appendix B), developed for multidisciplinaryengineering technology projects, will help the

Conference Session

Engineering Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Science Teaching (42 (2), 185-217. 3. Fishman, B., R. Marx, S. Best and R Tal, (2002). A Design Approach to Professional Development: Linking Teacher and Student Learning in Systemic Reform, Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. 4. Garet, M.S., A.C. Porter, L. Desimone, B.F. Birman, and K.S. Yoon, (2001). What Makes Professional Development Effective? Results from a National Sample of Teachers, American Educational Research Journal, 38, 915-945. 5. Loucks-Horsley, S., N. Love, K.E. Stiles, S. Mundry and P. Hewson, (2003). Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics, 2nd Edition, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc

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Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Perova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4725: ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNITIES FOR DESIGNMs. Natasha Perova, Purdue University, West Lafayette Natasha Perova is currently a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She previously worked at the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a Research Assistant focusing on students’ learning algebra and also taught an introductory physics course at Suffolk University, Boston, Mass. Before that, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Engineering Edu- cational and Outreach at Tufts University, Medford, Mass. Natasha received her M.S. in mathematics, science, technology, and engineering education in 2008, M.S. in electrical engineering in 2005 from Tufts

Conference Session

Attaining Academic Leadership Positions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Chris S. Anderson, Michigan Technological University; Dianne Dorland, Rowan University; Sarah A. Rajala, Mississippi State University; Mary Roth, Lafayette College

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Women in Engineering

ability to workcollaboratively with our faculty and administrators; and with faculty and staff from our externalpartners as well.DD: For me, I believe my most important skill is having a sense of humor, especially when Iapply that sense of humor to myself. Being willing to not take myself too seriously, that is, notconsider myself more important than others, helps me keep balance in my life. Balancepromotes a positive attitude and respect for all, truly advantages for long-term career success.SK: Having a sense of humor is essential. Don’t assume actions of others are malicious,indifference or incompetence might also be explanations. Always have a “Plan B”. Be carefulwhom you choose to be in any critical path to success. The hardest part is the

Conference Session

Active and Project-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac M. Choutapalli, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Young-Gil Park, University of Texas, Pan American

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Mechanical Engineering

tests, pre and post-affectsurveys, will also be administered to the students to gauge the effectiveness of challenge-basedlearning in MECE 3320.References1. Pandy, M., Petrosino, A, Austin, B. and Barr, R. “Assessing Adaptive Expertise in UndergraduateBiomechanics,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 93, No. 3, 2004, pp. 211–222.2. Barr, R.E., Pandy, M.G., Petrosino, A.J., Roselli, R.J., Brophy, S., and Freeman, R.A., “Challenge-BasedInstruction: The VaNTH Biomechanics Learning Modules”, Advances in Engineering Education, Vol. 1, No. 1,Fall 2007, pp. 1 – 30.3. Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., and Cocking, R.R., “How People Learn : Brain, Mind, Experience, and School”(Expanded Edition), National Academic Press, (2000).4. Giorgio, T.D. and

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Standards and K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rodney L. Custer, Black Hills State University; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Daniel A. Spake, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

25.539.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Engineering Concept Assessment: Design & DevelopmentIntroductionWhile much of the focus on K-12 STEM education has concentrated on science andmathematics, engineering is increasingly seen as a viable educational approach. Some of thereasons include that engineering (a) provides authentic educational problem solving contexts formathematics and science; (b) may increase the number of students interested in STEM areas,particularly from underrepresented populations 1; and (c) might facilitate the technologicalliteracy of all students2. In 2009, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) convened aCommittee on K-12 Engineering Education resulting

Conference Session

Mechanics Classroom Demonstrations

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Genevieve Gagnon Ph.D., University of Saint Thomas

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Mechanics

AC 2012-5309: EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING THROUGH A JEOP-ARDY GAMEDr. Genevieve Gagnon Ph.D., University of Saint Thomas Genevieve Gagnon, Ph.D., originally from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, teaches Mechanics of Materials at the University of St.Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. She is also an instructor for Energy and the Environment. Gagnon obtained her B.Sc. and her M.Sc. from the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal and her PhD. in material science from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Siwtzerland. The main subject of her thesis was thermal fatigue of aluminum composites inside a transmission electron microscope

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-3807: EXPERIENCE TEACHING A GRADUATE RESEARCHMETHODS COURSEDr. Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology Wayne Walter is a professor of mechanical engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He received his B.S. in marine engineering from SUNY Maritime College, his M.S. in mechanical engineer- ing from Clarkson University, and his Ph.D. in mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Walter has worked for the U.S. Army, Rochester Products and Delco Products divisions of General Motors, and Xerox, and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in New York state. He has 35 years experience teaching design related courses, and has developed expertise in the areas of robotics, and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4835: HARD CORE VS. SOFT CORE: A DEBATEDr. Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology Antonio F. Mondragon-Torres received a B.Sc. degree with honors from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico, a M.Sc. degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, and a Ph.D. degree (as a Fullbright-CONACYT scholarship recipient) from Texas A&M Univer- sity, College Station; all degrees in electrical engineering in 1990, 1996, and 2002, respectively. From 1988 to 1995, he worked in a telecommunications company TVSCOM, Mexico City, Mexico, design- ing teletext products, first as a Design Engineer and later as a Design Manager. In 1995, he joined the Mechanical

Conference Session

Global Community Engagement in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph East, Michigan Technological University; Genevieve Gierke, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University

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Community Engagement Division

AC 2012-4564: LEARNING TO LEAD IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITYMr. Joseph East, Michigan Technological University Joseph East is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Michigan Technological University graduating in April 2012. During his time at Michigan Tech, in addition to his primary studies in biology and math- ematics, he has progressed through the Pavlis Leadership program and spent several years in the Nan- otechnology Enterprise, holding several leadership roles including president of the enterprise. He will be attending the University of Michigan in Fall 2012, pursuing master’s degrees in Industrial and operations engineering and health systems administration.Ms. Genevieve Gierke, Michigan Technological University

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New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Hersel, Trine University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4762: EVALUATION OF DYKNOW IN A CHEMICAL ENGI-NEERING CURRICULUMDr. Allen Hersel, Trine University Page 25.6.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Evaluation of DYKNOW in a ChE Curriculum (Poster)In the fall of 2008, all professors at small Midwestern University were given a Toshiba Tablet PCPortege m400, with the intent of increasing technology use in the classroom. A Tablet PC differs froma regular laptop PC, in that it allows the user to rotate the display 180 degrees to cover up theintegrated keyboard. In this mode, the user interface is

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yaw D. Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-4575: CHALLENGES IN DEVELOPING A NEW ENERGY EN-GINEERING MAJORDr. Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Sarma V. Pisupati has been working in the area of energy for the past 20 years. Currently, he is Associate Professor and Energy Engineering Program Officer in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State University.Prof. Yaw D. Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Yaw D. Yeboah is professor and Head, John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering. Page 25.295.1 c American Society

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Bellmer, Oklahoma State University; Mary E. Rezac, Kansas State University; Danielle Julie Carrier, University of Arkansas; Daniel Humburg, South Dakota State University

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2012-4802: DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-UNIVERSITY GRADU-ATE BIOENERGY PROGRAMDr. Danielle Bellmer, Oklahoma State University Danielle Bellmer is an Associate Professor in biosystems and agricultural engineering at Oklahoma State University. She received her B.S. in food engineering from Michigan State University in 1992 and her Ph.D. in biological and agricultural engineering from Purdue University in 1996.Dr. Mary E. Rezac, Kansas State UniversityProf. Danielle Julie Carrier, University of Arkansas Danielle Carrier has been a faculty member since 1996, first at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Canada) and since 2000 at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ark.) in the Department of Biological and

Conference Session

Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University; Shawn Pope; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig Rhodes, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert Cobb Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Tony E. Graham I, North Carolina A&T State University; Li-Shiang Tsay, North Carolina A&T State University; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State University

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-3509: A COLLEGE-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP FOR ENTER-PRISE COMPUTINGDr. Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University Larry Burton received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Duke University. He has 25 years executive international management experience in technology-based businesses and holds ten patents in microwave and optical communications, video switching, and broadband infrastructure. His current research is focused on high availability/high reliability enterprise computing.Shawn PopeDr. Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University Ibraheem Kateeb received his B.S. in physics and mathematics from Yarmouk University in Jordan, and M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. degrees from

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Siang Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma; Devon Kelley Keith, University of Central Oklahoma; Dylan Bradley Miller; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Adam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2012-3896: A TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE: UN-DERWATER ROBOTICS RESEARCHProf. Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma Baha Jassemnejad is Chair and professor of engineering and physics.Mr. Wei Siang Pee, University of Central OklahomaMr. Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma Engineering & Physics Department, Edmond Okla.Mr. Devon Kelley Keith, University of Central Oklahoma Mechanical and Electrical SystemsMr. Dylan Bradley MillerDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central OklahomaAdam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma Adam Dorety is currently a freshman at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). He is involved in UCO Robotics, and the UCO chapter of the American Society of Mechanical

Conference Session

Online Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Hazim A. El-Mounayri, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4993: AUTOMATED ONLINE PROCESS TRAINING IN A VIR-TUAL ENVIRONMENTMr. Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp. Mr. Hatem Wasfy is the President of Advanced Science and Automation Corp. (ASA), a company that specializes in the development of online virtual learning environments and advanced engineering simu- lations. He has helped design several interactive learning environments that include a CNC machining course, a centrifugal pump maintenance course, an undergraduate physics course, and a welding course. He received a B.S. (1994) and an M.S. (1996) in mechanical engineering from the American University in Cairo. Wasfy’s research interests include advanced learning systems, cavitation modeling

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy; Michael V. Cristiano; Patrick Caton, U.S. Naval Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4707: THE NEWCOMEN PUMPING ENGINE: A CAPSTONEDESIGN PROJECTDr. Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy Matthe Carr is Permanent Military Professor of mechanical engineering and a nuclear submarine Officer.Michael V. CristianoProf. Patrick Caton, U.S. Naval Academy Page 25.1325.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Newcomen Pumping Engine: A Capstone Design ProjectabstractThe purpose of this article is to describe the undergraduate mechanical engineering capstonedesign project of building an operating and instrumented scale model Newcomen Engine.Thomas Newcomen built

Conference Session

Linking Engineering and Liberal Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Steven D. Hart, U.S. Military Academy

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-4961: REQUIRING A COURSE IN INFRASTRUCTURE FORALL GRADUATESDr. J. Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy J. Ledlie Klosky, P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point, where he also serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Innovation and Engineering. Klosky is the 2010 winner of the National Outstanding Teaching Medal from the society, and, in addi- tion to traditional engineering pursuits, he works in communication in education, course design, and the interface between engineering and other disciplines.Major Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy Major Scott Katalenich is an instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at

Conference Session

Software Engineering Topics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Eric Durant, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2012-4501: TEACHING SOFTWARE SECURITY: A MULTI-DISCIPLINARYAPPROACHDr. Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering Walter Schilling is an Assistant Professor in the Software Engineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wis. He received his B.S.E.E. from Ohio Northern University and M.S.E.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. He worked for Ford Motor Company and Visteon as an Embed- ded Software Engineer for several years prior to returning for doctoral work. He has spent time at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and consulted for multiple embedded systems companies in the Midwest. In addition to one U.S. patent, Schilling has numerous publications in

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2012 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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M. Nazrul Islam

Security Technology: A New Field in Engineering Curriculum M. Nazrul Islam Department of Security Systems State University of New York – Farmingdale E-mail: islamn@farmingdale.edu AbstractSecurity of information as well as physical resources has become a crucial component inresearch and development. A significant amount of research interests and grants has beendedicated towards development of strong, efficient and robust security techniques and systemswhere both the academic institutions and industries have been involved actively. The

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2012 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Testing Jigsaw Learning In a Freshman Laboratory Course Orla LoPiccolo, M Arch, RA, Assistant Professor Department of Architecture and Construction Management State University of New York - Farmingdale State CollegeAbstract:In Jigsaw Learning,1 a peer-to-peer teaching method developed by Elliot Aronson and hiscolleagues, every student in the class is placed in 2 sequential groups – an “expert” group tolearn a section of a course topic (a jigsaw puzzle piece) and a jigsaw puzzle group where theyjoin with different course topic “experts” to share and learn from each other,– thus completingthe course topic as a whole in a group (the completed jigsaw

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Joanna A. Badara; Buket Barkana; Nelson Ngoh; Allen Cook

Development of a STEM Program for Teacher Educators Joanna A. Badara1 [Buket Barkana, Nelson Ngoh, Allen Cook]The School of Engineering and The School of Education at a regional higher educationinstitution currently collaborate on developing a STEM curriculum for secondary scienceteachers. This involves the development a new STEM-based course (Neuroscience for Teachers),improve an existing STEM-based course (STEM for Teacher Educators), and to provide scienceteachers with high-quality professional development opportunities. The Neuroscience forTeachers course will be designed to provide participants with an overview of human cognitivedevelopment, including theory and research concerning new

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Jerald D. Cole

Participatory Tweeting as a Vehicle for Course Engagement Jerald D. ColeThis paper advocates for engaging uses of Twitter (or similar clients or services) in the classroom. We coverhow to use it efficaciously, and why the very notion of class participation needs to be redefined.Nominally, “class participation” is at minimum equivocated with simple attendance in some way, either by showing-up in a physical classroom or by logging into a virtual one at regular intervals. Participation may also entail beingpresent in a group for show-of-hands responses when prompted, partaking verbally in classroom discussions, ordemonstrating the ability

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Carlos Luck

Progress with a Synergistic Mechanical Engineering Degree Program Carlos Lück1Abstract – USM has been offering an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degreeprogram (EE) for 24 years. In 2006, we started a new degree program in Mechanical Engineering (ME) in responseto industry demand for mechanical engineers with background in electromechanical systems. The prospect forgrowth was evident and it quickly realized, yet there were no start-up funds – especially to invest in new facultylines. The solution was clear: design a curriculum to leverage existing electrical engineering resources and somedistance education, and let the growth spur further

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

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John Finnie

Retracing the Path of a Street Railway John Finnie1Abstract – The history of technology can stimulate student interest and provide an important historical andcultural prospective for engineering courses. This paper presents the results of historical research about a localstreet railway, and discusses the use of history of technology topics for freshman and senior courses.Electric street railways played an important part in the development of cities and towns in the early twentiethcentury. Many of them operated for only a few decades, and often became obsolete as automobiles and roadwaysimproved.New Bedford and Onset Street Railway operated electric trolleys between the

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2012 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

M. Nazrul Islam

Security Technology: A New Field in Engineering Curriculum M. Nazrul Islam Department of Security Systems State University of New York – Farmingdale E-mail: islamn@farmingdale.edu AbstractSecurity of information as well as physical resources has become a crucial component inresearch and development. A significant amount of research interests and grants has beendedicated towards development of strong, efficient and robust security techniques and systemswhere both the academic institutions and industries have been involved actively. The