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Design Projects across the Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Thomas, University of South Alabama; Michael Doran, University of South Alabama; James Sakalaukus, University of South Alabama

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-859: AN AUTONOMOUS CAMPUS TOUR GUIDE ROBOT AS APLATFORM FOR COLLABORATIVE ENGINEERING DESIGNTom Thomas, University of South Alabama Dr. Tom Thomas is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of South Alabama. His research interests include robotics, image processing and engineering education.Michael Doran, University of South Alabama Dr. Michael Doran is a professor in the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of South Alabama in Mobile Alabama. His research interests include robotics, artificial intellegence and engineering education.James Sakalaukus, University of South Alabama James Sakalaukus is a

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Special Session: Impacts of Service in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; Nina Truch, California Polytechnic State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-878: SPECIAL SESSION: ASSESSING MORALITY, IDENTITY, ANDMOTIVATION IN A FIRST-YEAR MATERIALS ENGINEERING SERVICELEARNING COURSETrevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University Trevor Harding, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair of Materials Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, where he teaches courses in engineering design from a materials perspective. His research is focused on the educational outcomes associated with service learning and project-based learning with a particular focus on ethics education. He is also PI on several projects investigating the degradation of biomedical materials in physiological environments. Dr. Harding serves as Associate Editor of the

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Computer Gaming and Virtual Reality for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Brown, University of South Alabama; Michael Doran, University of South Alabama; David Langan, University of South Alabama; Tom Thomas, University of South Alabama

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-879: ROBO-BILLIARDS: A GAME TO UNDERSTAND ADAPTIVEBEHAVIOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSKurt Brown, University of South Alabama Kurt Brown was a graduate student in the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of South Alabama. He recently completed a thesis in the area of adaptive autonomous robotic systems.Michael Doran, University of South Alabama Dr Michael Doran is a Professor in the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of South Alabama. He is also the Coordinator of the CS program and the Assistant Director of the Honors Program. His research interest includes robotics, real-time systems and engineering education.David Langan

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IE Applications and Systems

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Guccione, Eastern Illinois University; Thomas McDonald, Eastern Illinois University

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2010-894: A META STUDY OF DISCRETE EVENT MODELING ANDSIMULATION (DES) USED BY HEALTHCARE INDUSTRIESSamuel Guccione, Eastern Illinois UniversityThomas McDonald, Eastern Illinois University Page 15.52.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Meta Study of Discrete Event Modeling and Simulation (DES) Used by Healthcare IndustriesIntroductionDiscrete event modeling and simulation (DES) is a popular tool in widely varying fields foridentifying and answering questions about the effects of changes on processes. Themanufacturing and business sectors have been using DES since the early 1980’s. Because ofissues related to economic and social

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International Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida; Faramarz Mossayebi, Youngstown State University; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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International

AC 2010-898: A MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED STATIC COMPENSATORFOR THE EXCITATION OF AN ISOLATED INDUCTION GENERATORAlireza Rahrooh, University of Central FloridaFaramarz Mossayebi, Youngstown State University Faramarz Mossayebi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Youngstown State University. He received his BE and MS degrees from Youngstown State and his PhD from the University of Akron. His teaching and research interests includes modeling and simulation of nonlinear dynamical systems, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and control.Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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The Influence of Cooperative Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jim Wojciechowski, Grand Valley State University; Charles Standridge, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2010-199: THE MUTUAL RE-ENFORCEMENT OF CURRICULAREDUCATION AND CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION: A CASE STUDYJim Wojciechowski, Grand Valley State UniversityCharles Standridge, Grand Valley State University Page 15.1245.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Mutual Re-enforcement of Curricular Education and Co- operative Education: A Case StudyAbstractIt is well accepted that curricular education and co-operative education arenecessary and complimentary components for preparing job-ready bachelors-levelengineers. A case study is presented concerning how one engineering student inthe Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program at a regionalcomprehensive

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Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anouk Desjardins, École Polytechnique de Montréal; Louise Millette, École Polytechnique de Montréal; Erik Bélanger, École Polytechnique de Montréal

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-228: THE CHALLENGE OF TEACHING SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT USING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT WITHINTEGRATED PROCESS DESIGNAnouk Desjardins, École Polytechnique de Montréal Anouk Desjardins has worked on the evolution and the teaching of the course Sustainable Development Capstone Project. After graduating in civil engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal she obtained a Master’s of Applied Science in 1999. Then she worked in industry as a process engineer. Since 2008 she joined Ecole Polytechnique as a research assistant for sustainable development projects and as a lecturer.Louise Millette, École Polytechnique de Montréal Louise Millette is, since 2002, the first (and only) woman to

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Student Engagement in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; MIchael Knieser, ILSI; Mohamed El-Sharkawy, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-250: PREPARING FOR ENGINEERING 2020: A NEW COURSE INELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING FOR ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING MAJORS.Maher Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisMIchael Knieser, ILSIMohamed El-Sharkawy, Purdue University Page 15.974.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Preparing for Engineering 2020: A New Course in Electronic Manufacturing for Electrical and Computer Engineering Majors. Maher E. Rizkalla, Michael Knieser, and Mohamed El-Sharkawy, and Nilashis Dey Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 723 West Michigan Street (Rm. SL160

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Innovations in Civil Engineering Education I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock Barry, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey Braun, United States Military Academy; Mark DeRocchi, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-325: DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A DECISION MODELFOR APPROVAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECTSBrock Barry, United States Military Academy Dr. Brock E. Barry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Barry is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states and accumulated 10-years of industry experience prior to entering academics.Jeffrey Braun, United States Military Academy MAJ Jeff Braun is an Instructor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. MAJ Braun is a licensed professional engineer in California and has

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Design in BME Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Gettens, Western New England College; Michael Rust, Western New Engalnd College; Diane Testa, Western New England College; Judy Cezeaux, Western New England College

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Biomedical

AC 2010-409: USING QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATIONS AND FDA DESIGNCONTROL GUIDANCE AS A BASIS FOR CAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGNRobert Gettens, Western New England CollegeMichael Rust, Western New Engalnd College Assistant Professor of Biomedical EngineeringDiane Testa, Western New England CollegeJudy Cezeaux, Western New England College Page 15.1335.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using Quality System Regulations and FDA Design Control Guidance as a Basis for Capstone Senior DesignAbstract Medical device development in the industrial setting follows the tenets of Quality SystemRegulations (QSR) and the design control guidance of the U.S

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Elizabeth Bagley, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Eric Breckenfeld, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Devin West, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Alison Stace-Naughton, Dartmouth College; David Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison

AC 2010-414: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SIMULATION FORUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERS: A TOOL FOR ENGAGING, EDUCATING ANDASSESSINGNaomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, MadisonElizabeth Bagley, University of Wisconsin, MadisonEric Breckenfeld, University of Wisconsin, MadisonDevin West, University of Wisconsin, MadisonAlison Stace-Naughton, Dartmouth CollegeDavid Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison Page 15.990.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Professional Practice Simulation for Undergraduate Engineers: A Tool for Engaging, Educating and AssessingAbstractWe are developing a novel computer simulation game based on authentic engineering

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Programming for Engineering Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hussain Alafaireet, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Jennifer Leopold, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-417: AN EVALUATION OF THE USE OF A COMMERCIAL GAMEENGINE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SOFTWAREHussain Alafaireet, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyJennifer Leopold, Missouri University of Science and Technology Page 15.148.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Page 15.148.2 ! ∀# !∃ % #! % &&!∋ % (∋) ∋ )!∗&% % (% #% ! #∋ % ! ∀%+ ,∀− % ∀!&% .#∋ .%, ∋ ( ..∋#!% /&∀ % 0+ ∀ (. % #! % %!. ∋ ( ∋ %− % #!∗) .%, &(! . ) %) )∀) %#! %− ∋!∗ 0, − #% ( ∋ %+ ) . ∋!% % ∋%! ∀ ∀∗ &∋% . % #!%) #! %− . %∀ !! ∀% (1

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Multidisciplinary Capstone

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hitt, USMA; Robert Floersheim, US Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-476: IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPLEX MULTIDISCIPLINARYCAPSTONE PROJECT FOR STIMULATING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTDEVELOPMENTRobert Rabb, United States Military AcademyJoseph Hitt, USMARobert Floersheim, US Military Academy Page 15.673.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Implementation of a Complex Multidisciplinary Capstone Project for Stimulating Undergraduate Student DevelopmentAbstractComplex, multidisciplinary capstone projects require multi-faceted teams of faculty and students,representing two or more technical areas of expertise. Engineering education has emphasizedmore multidisciplinary work as graduates are expected to perform on

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University; Jablonski Erin, Bucknell University; Buffinton Keith, Bucknell University; Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University

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International

AC 2010-928: FIVE YEARS OF SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS:ENGINEERING IN A GLOBAL AND SOCIETAL CONTEXTJeffrey Evans, Bucknell University Professor and Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringJablonski Erin, Bucknell University Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical EngineeringBuffinton Keith, Bucknell University Interim Dean, College of EngineeringRichard McGinnis, Bucknell University Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Page 15.592.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Five Years of Short-Term Study Abroad Programs: Engineering in a

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CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Fiegel, California Polytechnic State University; Jay DeNatale, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-941: COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL PRACTITIONERS TO LEAD ACAPSTONE CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSEGregg Fiegel, California Polytechnic State University Gregg L. Fiegel is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo. He is a registered Professional Engineer in California, and he serves as the ASCE Student Chapter Faculty Advisor. Dr. Fiegel received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly in 1990. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Davis in 1992 and 1995, respectively.Jay DeNatale, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jay S

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Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Frempong, State University of New York

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International

AC 2010-957: BRINGING OUT THE BEST FROM THE ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS THROUGH A SENIOR PROJECT COURSEStephen Frempong, State University of New York Page 15.242.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Bringing out the best from Engineering Technology students through a capstone (project) course at SUNY CantonAbstract:The capstone (project) course in the Electrical EngineeringTechnology program was developed four years ago at the StateUniversity of New York at Canton is making a big difference inour senior students. This paper will discuss a more hands-onsenior capstone course that gives the student an opportunity tothink, research, design, construct

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Student Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Jason Albert, University of Texas, Austin

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Students Constituent Committee

AC 2010-553: REVIVING AN ASEE STUDENT CHAPTER: TAKING A STUDENTCHAPTER FROM DORMANT TO ACTIVEAustin Talley, University of Texas, Austin Austin Talley is a graduate student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Austin, a Cockrell Fellow, and a licensed Professional Engineer. His research focus is in design methodology with Universal Design and engineering education. He has received his B.S. from Texas A&M University and M.S.E. from The University of Texas at Austin. Contact: Austin@talleyweb.comJason Albert, University of Texas, Austin Page 15.1043.1

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Pierce, Sweet Briar College; Hank Yochum, Sweet Briar College

AC 2010-1854: ENGAGING ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN A DESIGN-BASEDSERVICE LEARNING COURSE EMPHASIZING CONNECTIONS BETWEENTECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETYRobert Pierce, Sweet Briar CollegeHank Yochum, Sweet Briar College Page 15.468.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Engaging Engineering Students in a Design-Based Service Learning Course Emphasizing Connections between Technology and SocietyAbstractHistory has shown that there is a complex relationship between technological projects and theindividuals that a technology is intended to serve. Failure to understand or anticipate the socialenvironment in which a technology is implemented often leads to unintended

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University; Thomas Knotts, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; William Pitt, Brigham Young University; Morris Argyle, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-1889: RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF A REQUIRED SENIOR EXAM TOASSESS LEARNING OF COURSE COMPETENCIES.Randy Lewis, Brigham Young UniversityThomas Knotts, Brigham Young UniversityW. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young UniversityWilliam Pitt, Brigham Young UniversityMorris Argyle, Brigham Young University Page 15.1036.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Results and Analysis of a Required Senior Exam To Assess Learning of Course Competencies.AbstractAs part of the ABET Accreditation Criterion, Program Outcomes refer to the outcomes thatchemical engineering students should possess when they leave the university and enter theworkforce

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Teaching Entrepreneurship

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Schlosser, Ohio State University; John Merrill, The Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-1906: FIRST-YEAR STUDENT EXPERIENCES, ATTITUDES ANDOUTCOMES IN A SEMINAR ON INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPPhil Schlosser, Ohio State University Dr. Schlosser teaches First-Year Engineering courses and Freshman Seminars at The Ohio State University. He graduated from Ohio State University with B.Sc. degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering and M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering. Early in his career, he was Professor of Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering at OSU where he taught courses and conducted research in nuclear medical imaging systems. Over the past two decades, he has started several successful companies in the central Ohio area. He holds 22 U.S. and foreign

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fred Meyer, United States Military Academy; christopher conley, United States Military Academy; Scott Hamilton, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy; Steven Hart, United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1925: A “GLOBAL” CURRICULUM TO SUPPORT CIVILENGINEERING IN DEVELOPING NATIONS: THE FINAL RESULTFred Meyer, United States Military Academy Colonel Fred Meyer is the Civil Engineering Division Director in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from USMA in 1984, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993 and 2002, respectively. Fred has been a member of the USMA faculty for over seven years and teaches courses in basic mechanics, structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, and structural system design. He has served as a senior mentor and seminar presenter

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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Emily Medders, Southern Wesleyan University; Cheryl Cass, Clemson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1964: TEACHERS AS SCIENTISTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OFOUTCOMES FOR AN RET PROGRAMLisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa C. Benson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Bioengineering. Dr. Benson teaches first year engineering, undergraduate research methods, and graduate engineering education courses. Her research interests include student-centered active learning in undergraduate engineering, assessment of motivation, and how motivation affects student learning. She is also involved in projects that utilize Tablet PCs to enhance student learning. Her education includes

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Imbertson, University of Minnesota-ECE; Anders Sonnenburg, Xcel Energy; Munira Masoud, Xcel Energy; Meron Demissie, Mortenson Construction

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1981: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY: A BRIDGE BETWEEN ENGINEERING,DEVELOPING NATIONS AND INNER-CITY YOUTHPaul Imbertson, University of Minnesota-ECE Paul Imbertson received the BS (83) MS (94) and PhD (97) in electrical engineering, all from the University of Minnesota. He has worked in power electronics for military avionics and is currently a Teaching Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota, where he has been voted Best Professor eight times. His current interests include the wide ranging topics of energy and deciphering the minds of electrical engineering students.Anders Sonnenburg, Xcel Energy Anders Sonnenburg holds a Bachelors Degree

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Educating Students for Professional Success

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Lucian Lucia, North Carolina State University; Jianzhong Lou, North Carolina A&T State University; Abolghasem Shahbazi, North Carolina A&T State University; Timothy Rials, University of Tennessee

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Graduate Studies

AC 2010-1985: BIOSUCCEED: BIO-PRODUCTS SUSTAINABILITY, AUNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONKeith Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University Keith Schimmel is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Director of the Energy and Environmental Ph.D. program, and Director of Education and Outreach for the NOAA Interdisciplinary Scientific Environmental Technology Cooperative Science Center at North Carolina A&T State University. He received a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. He also holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University.Lucian Lucia, North Carolina State University Lucian Lucia is

Conference Session

Design in the First Year

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Pacella, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-2021: A STUDENT PERSPECTIVE ON FRESHMAN ENGINEERINGDESIGN PROJECTS: DEVELOPING CORE SKILLS IN YOUNG ENGINEERSMichael Pacella, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Michael Pacella will graduate Summa Cum Laude in May 2010 with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering [Bioengineering track] from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He currently is a finalist for the 2010 UMBC Valedictorian. Michael has spent the last two years serving as a Teaching Fellow for the Introduction to Engineering Design Course at UMBC. In addition, he has been doing undergraduate research on developing and testing a kinetic model of Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii (a species of single-celled green algae

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Mark DeRocchi

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-2034: BUILDING ENGINEERS ONE POSTING AT A TIME: SOCIALNETWORKING FOR RECRUITING ENGINEERING MAJORSJames Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy Led Klosky is an Associate Professor and acting Deputy Head in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Maryland and the principle editor for the web site HandsOnMechanics.com. Dr. Klosky received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1997. Ledlie.Klosky@usma.eduStephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-2286: USING A MICROCODED DATA PATH TO INTRODUCE THEDATA PATH AND CONTROLLER PARADIGMJonathan Hill, University of Hartford Jonathan Hill is an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. PhD and MSEE from Worcester Polytechnic Inst. in Worcester MA, and previously a project engineer at Digital Corp. He instructs graduate and undergraduate computer engineering computer courses, directs graduate research, and performs research involving embedded microprocessor based systems. His specific projects involve digital communications, signal processing, and intelligent instrumentation

Conference Session

Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rupa Iyer, University of Houston

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-2377: CENTER FOR LIFE SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY – A MODEL FORINTEGRATION OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, OUTREACH AND WORKFORCEDEVELOPMENTRupa Iyer, University of Houston Page 15.268.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Center for Life Sciences Technology – A Model for Integration of Education, Research, Outreach and Workforce DevelopmentAbstractThe biotechnology industry that originated in the 1970’s has since mushroomed from $8 billionin revenues in 1992 to $50.7 billion and is one of the most research intensive industries in theworld. While biotechnology originated based largely on recombinant DNA techniques,tremendous research in biotechnology has

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Floyd-Smith, Tuskegee University; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Ryan Campbell, University of Washington; Rebecca Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Diane Jones, University of Washington; Donald Peter, Seattle Pacific University; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific Univ; Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Nanette Veilleux, Simmons College

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-2410: A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL STUDY OF CONNECTION,COMMUNITY AND ENGAGEMENT IN STEM EDUCATION: CONCEPTUALMODEL DEVELOPMENTTamara Floyd-Smith, Tuskegee UniversityDenise Wilson, University of WashingtonRyan Campbell, University of WashingtonDiane Jones, University of WashingtonRebecca Bates, Minnesota State University, MankatoDonald Peter, Seattle Pacific UniversityMelani Plett, Seattle Pacific UnivElaine Scott, Seattle Pacific UniversityNanette Veilleux, Simmons College Page 15.59.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL STUDY OF CONNECTION, COMMUNITY AND ENGAGEMENT IN STEM EDUCATION: CONCEPTUAL MODEL

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Sustainability in Engineering Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Hoffmann, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Inez Hua, Purdue University; Ernest Blatchley, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2010-1802: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO COURSES ACROSS THEENGINEERING CURRICULUM: A FACULTY WORKSHOP MODELStephen Hoffmann, Purdue University, West LafayetteInez Hua, Purdue UniversityErnest Blatchley, Purdue UniversityLoring Nies, Purdue University Page 15.773.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integrating Sustainability into Courses Across the Engineering Curriculum: A Faculty Workshop ModelAbstract:The incorporation of the concepts of sustainability into all engineering projects will be a criticalchallenge for future engineers. All projects, not simply those that are obviously environmental inscope, are subject to