Conference Session

Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Houshangi, Purdue University Calumet

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

developed laboratoryemphasizes modeling of mechatronic systems, and system control issues and techniques. This Page 12.688.2course is required course for all electrical engineering students, and for mechanical engineeringstudents in the mechatronic option. It is a core elective for mechanical engineering (studentsmust take 4 out of a list of 6 courses), and an elective for computer engineering.(b) To improve student competencies in communication skills and teamwork. This has becomea critical issue in the preparation of the nation’s technical workforce. The lab components willconsciously focus on these skill areas through team-oriented

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd Kaiser, Montana State University; Andrew Lingley, Montana State University; Matt Leone, Montana State University; Brad Pierson, Montana State University

. Chin, G. Georgiou, K. F. Farmer, F. Miller, V. Modi, “Hands-On MEMS:Building Competence Through Practical Learning Experiences,” Proceedings of the Solid-State Sensors, Actuators,and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head, SC, June 2006.5. K.D. Wise, K. T. Beach, T. F. Briggs, R. J. Gordenker, M. N. Gulari, “An Interdisciplinary Laboratory Coursein Microsystem Development,” Proceedings of the Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems Workshop,Hilton Head, SC, June 2006.6. L. C. McAffe, K. Najafi, Y. B. Gianchandani, K. D. Wise, M. M. Maharbiz, “A MEMS/MicrosystemCurriculum with International Dissemination,” Proceedings of the Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, andMicrosystems Workshop, Hilton Head, SC, June 2006.7. J. W. Judy, P. S. Motta

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jesse Maddren, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-2163: DESIGN OF A THERMAL SYSTEMS COURSEJesse Maddren, California Polytechnic State University Jesse Maddren is Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. Page 12.456.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Design of a Thermal Systems CourseAbstractMany mechanical engineering programs offer thermal systems design as either a required orelective class, typically during the senior year. The course integrates the subjects ofthermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer in the design of a system

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Hill, Weber State University

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Engineering Technology

that peers arevery knowledgeable about the department's programs and goals including the issues within thedepartment. They also may have considerable familiarity with the technical content beingtaught. However their evaluations could be biased due to personal relationships or pressure fromthe person being reviewed. There also may be biases due to a preference for one's own teachingmethods. These can be ameliorated by using several people and providing them training in whatto look for and how to develop the appropriate information. Appendix B shows the check sheetthat is used in COAST for the report from peers.Student ratings of instruction can be very valuable for both formative and summative purposes aslong as the rating sheet is

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Abraham Lachowsky, University of Arkansas

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First-Year Programs

why the mentee is incollege - a theme for future discussions. They also discuss the benefits of going to class, whereto get free tutoring, and study habits. At the end of the first meeting, the mentor and mentee bothsign the Mentor and Mentee Agreement. This agreement, adapted from Brainard3, sets in writingthe expectations and conditions of the mentor and mentee relationship. The form spells out:a) the objectives, b) the confidentiality issue, c) the frequency of meetings, d) the duration of thementoring relationship, and e) the no-fault termination clause. It is important for the student toknow they can terminate the relationship for any reason at any time, without guilt, hence the no-fault termination.10 This agreement is signed by both

Conference Session

Electromechanical and Manufacturing Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahad Nasab, Middle Tennessee State University; SANTOSH KAPARTHI, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

forsimultaneous, bi-directional control of two small motors. The L293D comes in a standard 16-pin,dual-in line integrated circuit package, with built in fly back diodes to minimize inductivevoltage spikes. The L293 is limited to 600 mA, but in reality can only handle much smallcurrents about 200mA. It works on the principle of H-Bridge.H-BridgeH-Bridges allow forward and reverse motor control. To get a motor to turn in one direction,simply close an opposing pair of switches. For instance, as shown in Figure 4 by closing theswitches A and D motor turn in one direction and the B and C switch close with A and D open,then the motor turns to the opposite direction. To exhibit this action it has to control the switches.In some cases, 4 transistors will work

Conference Session

Design Methodolgy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-2598: A METHODOLOGY FOR ASSIGNING PROJECT TEAMSHugh Jack, Grand Valley State University Hugh Jack is the Chair of Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids Michigan. His interests include controls, automation, and open source software. Page 12.62.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Methodology for Assigning Project TeamsAbstractWhy do we use team based projects when we teach? In part it is because we want students toapply new knowledge beyond structured homework problems. The benefit of working in a team isthat each

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Currin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Timothy Zeigler, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

life-long learning, participation in professional societies, and continued professional development. b. Graduates are able to communicate effectively in written, oral, mathematical, and graphical formats as appropriate to construction engineering projects. c. Graduates can function as productive team leaders and team members in defining and solving construction engineering problems. d. Graduates are able to conduct design of a construction engineering system, process, or component using standard design methods, practice, and procedures

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Hill, U.S. Military Academy; Fred Meyer, U.S. Military Academy

numerous prerequisite courses identifyareas of weakness and develop ways to eliminate them as they strive to prepare their students toachieve excellence in all 17 Program Outcomes. In essence, using embedded indicators as adirect assessment of student learning can feed into the assessment of an entire engineeringprogram, as discussed in “A Technique for Program-Wide Direct Assessment of StudentPerformance”.7Bibliography1. Meyer, K., Morris, M., Estes, A., Ressler, S., “How to Kill Two Birds with One Stone-Assigning Grades and Assessing Program Goals at the Same Time,” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, American Society for Engineering Education, June 2005.2. Keith, B., LeBoeuf, J., Meese, M

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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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V. Genis; W. Rosen; R. Chiou; W. Danley; J. Milbrandt; G. Marekova; S. Racz; T. Kitchener; B. LaVay

1 Laboratory- and Project-Based Courses in the Engineering Technology Curriculum V. Genis, W. Rosen, R. Chiou, W. Danley, J. Milbrandt, G. Marekova, S. Racz, T. Kitchener, and B. LaVay Goodwin College of Professional Studies, Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 19104AbstractDrexel University’s Goodwin College of Professional Studies has offered a co-op-based AppliedEngineering Technology (AET) major since 2002. The program comprises three concentrations inElectrical, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering

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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Robert Esposito

a -3 In sysgen z a sysgen z-3 (ab) a sysgen b a+ z

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Eswara Venugopal

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Engineering Physics & Physics

does not indicate a single pattern that can be established to explainstudent performance on these questions. For example, questions 3 and 7 involve circuits withmultiple batteries, either in series or parallel with each other, and with lamps. However, studentswere not exposed to such situations in laboratory activities. We interpret the results as indicatingan area for improvement of the experiments.On the other hand, we found an interesting contradiction in student performance on Question 29,which is reproduced below: Question 29: What happens to the brightness of bulbs A and B when the switch is closed? C (A) A stays the same, B dims. A (B) A brighter, B dims

Conference Session

Student Diversity: attracting and retaining a diverse population of students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Heidi Loshbaugh, Colorado School of Mines; Janice McCain, Howard University; Marcus Jones, Howard University; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-1516: CREATIVE, CONTEXTUAL, AND ENGAGED: ARE WOMEN THEENGINEERS OF 2020?Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington DEBORAH KILGORE is a Research Scientist in the Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT) and the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE), University of Washington. Her areas of specific interest and expertise include qualitative and mixed educational research methods, adult learning theory, student development, and women in education.Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering DEBBIE CHACHRA is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA. Her research interests in

Conference Session

Student Diversity: attracting and retaining a diverse population of students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Orabi, University of New Haven

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Educational Research and Methods

and graduate level Mechanical Vibrations and Multimedia Engineering Analysis, and undergraduate level thermodynamics, Measurement Systems, Experimental Stress Analysis , Machine Design and Introduction to Engineering. Professor Orabi has received a number of research awards from the State of Connecticut and Untied Technologies. He has established two Laboratories: the Materials Testing laboratory sponsored by the National Science Foundation, and the Engineering Multimedia Laboratory funded by AT&T. He is a member of ASME and ASEE. Page 12.777.1© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Student Diversity: attracting and retaining a diverse population of students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliot Douglas, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-706: EFFECTS OF SEX AND ETHNICITY ON PERFORMANCE ON THEMATERIALS CONCEPT INVENTORYElliot Douglas, University of Florida Dr. Elliot P. Douglas is Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida. His educational research interests are in the areas of active learning techniques and critical thinking. He has been involved in faculty development activities since 1998, through the ExCEEd Teaching Workshops of ASCE, the Essential Teaching Seminars of ASME, and the NSF-sponsored SUCCEED Coalition. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, American Society for Engineering Education, and the American Educational Research Association

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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International

AC 2007-1292: PANEL SESSION - EDUCATING GRADUATES FOR A FLATWORLD - 2Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Stephen Williams is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He received the Ph.D. degree from the University of Missouri in 1990 and has 20 years of experience across the corporate, government, and university sectors. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin. He teaches courses in control systems, electronic design, and electromechanics.Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Petersen is the Department Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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International

AC 2007-1295: PANEL SESSION - EDUCATING GRADUATES FOR A FLATWORLD - 3Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Stephen Williams is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He received the Ph.D. degree from the University of Missouri in 1990 and has 20 years of experience across the corporate, government, and university sectors. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin. He teaches courses in control systems, electronic design, and electromechanics.Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Petersen is the Department Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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International

AC 2007-1297: PANEL SESSION - EDUCATING GRADUATES FOR A FLATWORLD - 4Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Stephen Williams is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He received the Ph.D. degree from the University of Missouri in 1990 and has 20 years of experience across the corporate, government, and university sectors. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin. He teaches courses in control systems, electronic design, and electromechanics.Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Petersen is the Department Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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International

AC 2007-1291: PANEL SESSION - EDUCATING GRADUATES FOR A FLATWORLD - 1Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Stephen Williams is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He received the Ph.D. degree from the University of Missouri in 1990 and has 20 years of experience across the corporate, government, and university sectors. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin. He teaches courses in control systems, electronic design, and electromechanics.Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Petersen is the Department Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Joshua R. Wyrick, Rowan University; Dustin M. Kuzan, Rowan University; Carolyn D. Braun, Rowan University; Jared S. Krause, Rowan University; David M. Santino, Rowan University; Mary E. Wellspeak, Rowan University

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International

AC 2007-3074: DEVELOPING GLOBAL ENGINEERS: AN INTEGRATEDAPPROACH TO INTERNATIONAL PROJECTSZenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University Zenaida Otero Gephardt is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University where she has also served as Director and Assistant Dean of Engineering. Her interests are in the area of experimental design and data analysis. She teaches Process Fluids Transport and Process Dynamics and Control. She is a licensed professional engineer and holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware.Joshua R. Wyrick, Rowan University Joshua R. Wyrick is Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. He

Conference Session

Preparing Civil Engineering Students for a Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carsten Ahrens, F.H. OOW

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Civil Engineering

. Why then are innovative changes necessary in the civil engineering education?What especially is the European answer?2. Definition of a Civil EngineerTo answer the above question it is necessary to know who is or what it means to be a civilengineer. One of the many ways to define a civil engineer is as follows:A civil engineer is an academically educated and practice-oriented professional who has anduses scientific, technical and other pertinent knowledge and skills to create, enhance, operateand maintain safe and efficient buildings, processes or devices of practical and economicvalue, for industry and the community.3. The Professional Formation Framework of Civil Engineers in EuropeThe definition given is part of the declaration of the

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University; Iordanis Petsas, University of Scranton; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida

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International

AC 2007-2012: INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGIES AS A TOOL FOR LEARNINGSofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Vidalis is an assistant professor of Civil Engineering at Penn State Capital College in Harrisburg, PA. She earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Florida. She has worked with Florida Design Consultants for a couple years as a Transportation Engineer. Her current research focuses on quality assurance in pavement construction and materials, construction management, and transportation planning and operations.Iordanis Petsas, University of Scranton Dr. Petsas is an assistant professor of Economics at the University of Scranton. He earned his

Conference Session

Preparing Civil Engineering Students for a Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Hamilton, U.S. Military Academy; Fred Meyer, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-2270: INSPIRING STUDENTS — THE KEY TO LEARNING FOR THEFUTUREScott Hamilton, U.S. Military AcademyFred Meyer, U.S. Military Academy Page 12.903.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Inspiring Students—The Key To Learning For The FutureAbstractThis paper considers the implications of preparing engineering students to enter, live, and besuccessful in a “Flat World.” Clearly the exact needs of the future are not known for certain, butwe do know that civil engineers of the future will need to be flexible, adaptive, life long learners.All academic institutions and all disciplines aim at preparing students for the future, at ourinstitution the mission

Conference Session

Student Diversity: attracting and retaining a diverse population of students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Haden, Northern Arizona University

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineering Degree ProgramsAbstractA study was undertaken to examine sources of support and challenges to retention ofunderrepresented women and minorities at Northern Arizona University. The study wasevaluative in nature in that it sought to understand how well underrepresented students are beingsupported to complete their degree programs, and to gain insights into how programs might beenhanced or developed to support these students to degree completion. A mixed-methodsresearch design involving a survey and in-depth interviews of students, faculty and staff yieldedseveral factors that support and challenge students toward degree completion at this institution.Applications to programmatic decision-making are discussed.Introduction and BackgroundIt is

Conference Session

Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

that we see relates to the achievement of ABET outcomes. Currently,engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain11: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong, University of Arkansas

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Mechanics

beams in mechanics of ma-terials. They include the following:1-11 (a) method of double integration (with or without the useof singularity functions), (b) method of superposition, (c) method using moment-area theorems,(d) method using Castigliano’s theorem, (e) conjugate beam method, and ( f ) method using gen-eral formulas. Naturally, there are advantages and disadvantages in using any of the above meth-ods. By and large, the method of double integration is a frequently used method in determiningslopes and deflections, as well as statically indeterminate reactions at supports, of beams. With-out use of singularity functions, the method of double integration has an advantage of needing aprerequisite in mathematics only up to simple calculus

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Soller, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Construction

project functions listed below.The outline of topics includes: A. Project Identification a. Project Name b. Owner c. Location B. Project Scope a. Type of construction i. Materials types ii. Primary structural and finish systems b. Mechanical and Electrical systems c. Contracting plan i. Labor proclivity (union, or non-union) ii. Self-performed work and why iii. Subcontracted work and why C. Scheduling a. Describe project schedule b. Identify critical path activities c. Discuss manpower loading and leveling options D. Project Administration a. How will safety and OSHA requirements

Conference Session

Engineering in Elementary Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Euridice Oware, Purdue University; Brenda Capobianco, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Classes Physics with Toys 0 Mini-Med School 2 Total Number of Participants 18 a. Two students also enrolled in Physics with Toys and one student enrolled in Junior Astronauts b. Two students also enrolled in 3-D Modeling c. One student also enrolled in Physics with Toys and one student enrolled in Mini-Med School d. One student also enrolled in Experimental ChemistryResearch MethodologyThis study applies qualitative research methods to deeply understand the perspectives of theparticipants. 13 The methodological

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-476: USING A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY COURSEFOR ASSESSMENTKenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University Ken Van Treuren is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He received his B. S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado and his M. S. in Engineering from Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. After serving as USAF pilot in KC-135 and KC-10 aircraft, he completed his DPhil in Engineering Sciences at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom and returned to the USAF Academy to teach heat transfer and propulsion systems. At Baylor University, he teaches courses in laboratory techniques, fluid

Conference Session

ChE: Computers and Simulation in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University; Melissa Stefik, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

mixture contains two components: a solute (A) and a liquid solvent (B). The mixture is contacted in an agitated vessel with a second liquid solvent (C) that has two key properties: A dissolves in it, and B is immiscible or nearly immiscible with it. (For example, B may be water, C a hydrocarbon oil, and A a species that dissolves in both water and oil.) Some of the A transfers from B to C and then the B-rich phase (raffinate) and the C-rich phase (the extract) separate from each other in a settling tank. If the raffinate is then contacted with fresh C in another stage, more A will be transferred from it. This process can be repeated until essentially all of the A has been extracted from