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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

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Matthew R. Stein

A Mechatronics Course at Roger Williams University Matthew R. Stein Assistant Professor of Engineering Roger Williams University Bristol, Rhode Island, 02809 mstein@rwu.edu AbstractThis paper describes the Mechatronics course developed at Roger Williams University and offered in theFall 2010 semester to juniors and seniors in the Mechanical Engineering Specialization. The course is anovel combination of lecture and laboratory experiences conducted in an electronics teaching

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

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Vance Poteat

COLLEGE CHEATING – A SIX YEAR FOLLOW-UP Vance Poteat Departments of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Merrimack College vance.poteat@merrimack.edu Abstract According to various researchers, between 25% up to and in excess of 90% of all college students engage in some form of cheating. Traditionally, cheating includes inappropriate collaborations on a homework assignment, a cheat sheet hidden up a student’s sleeve or more recently on the back of a water bottle label, as well as those wondering eyes during an exam

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

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Ladimer S. Nagurney

PREPARING ENGINEERING CONTENT FOR A KINDLE E-READER Faculty PaperInnovations In Engineering & Engineering Technology Education and Curriculum Development or Web-based Learning Ladimer S. Nagurney Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture University of Hartford West Hartford, CT 06117 nagurney@hartford.edu AbstractE-book readers, such as the Kindle, are becoming more popular due

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Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Lauren Seabury, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Benjamin Lee; Gregory Alan Payne; John A. Hoopes, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Civil Engineering

slides and course components make them visible.3. Hearing explanations of challenging concepts from peers helps students learn; the presentation component of the App was particularly helpful.4. The App and new approach contributed to student interest and understanding in fluid behavior and mechanics.5. Intra-course assessments showed that the new approach (a) significantly increased learning of concepts and principles, ability to apply these principles, clarification of text and lecture by homework, and connections among lecture, homework, quizzes, and labs; (b) the App strongly helped learning concepts, principles, phenomena, and applications; and (c) examples lead to better learning in lecture and laboratory/discussion.6. One

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Architechtural Engineering Eduction: Emergent Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A. Svetz, Syracuse University

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Architectural

AC 2011-1900: GENERALIZING THE PARTICULAR: RETHINKING THEROLE OF THE CASE STUDY IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COURSESRobert A. Svetz, Syracuse University Robert Svetz is an Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture at Syracuse University. He lectures on building envelope and interior environment and service systems technology, as well as instructing design studio and a regular fall seminar on representation and design theories related to Serialism and Surrealism in contemporary design. He has worked professionally in New York City offices and taught previously at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Page

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ELD Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry A. Thompson, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2011-504: THE HYBRID REFERENCE DESK: CHANGING STRATE-GIES FOR CHANGING TIMESLarry A. Thompson, Virginia Tech Page 22.1463.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Hybrid Reference Desk: Changing Strategies for Changing TimesAbstractOver the past several years, the discussion among librarians regarding the fate of the referencedesk has increased in both volume and tempo. The range of opinions has varied, with someadvocating its complete banishment, while others counter that the traditional reference interviewat the reference desk is valid. This case study highlights some of the wanderings and waypointsof our

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First-year Programs Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-337: USING NO-STAKES QUIZZING FOR STUDENT SELF-EVALUATIONOF READINESS FOR EXAMSKirsten A. Davis, Boise State University Kirsten A. Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Davis earned a B.Arch. in Architecture and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee, an M.S. in Civil Engineering specializing in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineer- ing specializing in Construction Engineering and Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her educational research interests are focused on improving

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FPD VII: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-Year Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-2023: SKETCHING, DRAFTING, & DEVELOPING ENGINEER-ING VISUALIZATION SKILLSMatthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy Commander, U.S. Navy PhD, PE Permanent Military Professor Nuclear Submarine Officer Page 22.1299.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Developing Engineering Visualization SkillsintroductionIn the fall semester of Academic Year 2000, the Mechanical Engineering Department at theUnited States Naval Academy introduced a new course required for all students entering theMechanical Engineering major. The course is run through a 16-week fall semester and currentlyis

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-1809: ENHANCEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOME, ENROL-MENT AND RETENTION IN A NEW CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTPROGRAMTamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University. Tamara Chowdhury is an Assistant Professor & Coor- dinator of Construction Management Program in the Department of Engineering Technology at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Mrs. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergradu- ate students in the Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management and conducting research. She also worked for a multinational research organization for many years. Mrs. Chowdhury earned her MS in Civil engineering from Clarkson University, New York, USA and B.S

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Global Education in Construction Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

AC 2011-246: A STUDY OF THE FACTORS CONSTRUCTION TIME FORPROJECTS IN SOUTH INDIAIfte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University. Dr. Choudhury has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. Page 22.111.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Study of the

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New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

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Construction

AC 2011-1420: A SURVEY OF CONSTRUCTION-RELATED MATH SKILLSIN AN INTRODUCTORY-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COURSEKirsten A. Davis, Boise State University Kirsten A. Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Davis earned a B.Arch. in Architecture and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee, an M.S. in Civil Engineering specializing in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineer- ing specializing in Construction Engineering and Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her educational research interests are

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Project-Based, Inquiry Guided, and High Performance Learning Environments: Effective Approaches

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University; Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi, Texas A&M University; Houssein A. Kheireddine, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-444: AN INQUIRY-GUIDED LEARNING APPROACH TO PRO-CESS INTEGRATION, SIMULATION, AND ECONOMICSLale Yurttas, Texas A&M University Lale Yurttas received her Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1988. She has worked as a research associate in Engineering and Biosciences Research Center and conducted research in areas of biomass conversion, protein folding and stability, and biological membrane thermody- namics until1996. She is currently a senior lecturer in Chemical Engineering Department at Texas A&M University and serves as the Assistant Department Head for the Undergraduate Program. She has exten- sive teaching experience in sophomore through senior level classes with

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Sara A. Atwood; Tomas Estrada

Values Affirmation Essay to Mitigate Exam Anxiety and Improve Scores Sara A. Atwood Elizabethtown College Tomás Estrada Elizabethtown CollegeSARA A. ATWOODSara A. Atwood is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering at ElizabethtownCollege. She obtained her BA and MS from Dartmouth College and her PhD in mechanicalengineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Her research interests includematerial failure in medical devices and creativity as a factor in the recruitment andretention of underrepresented undergraduates in engineering.TOMÁS ESTRADATomás Estrada is an Assistant

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed A. Seif, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-2303: HIGH POWER ROCKETRY PROGRAM: UNDERGRAD-UATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR AN HBCUShowkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Dr. Showkat Chowdhury is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, and performing research in the fields of Nano-composites, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer and Combustion. Previously, he worked as a Pro- fessor at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) and at University of Brighton, U.K. He also worked in the Research Division of Corning Inc. He earned his Ph.D

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Structural Education Applications in Architectural Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cole C. McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Graham C. Archer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Blake A. Roskelley, CYS Structural Engineers, Inc.

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Architectural

through and around the building to gain a betterperspective on the building design and construction. Figure 1: EWB Unit 5 a) Plan b) ElevationStudent Buidling Model Hand CalculationsThe first exercise for the students was to create a very simple model to capture the buildingbehavior, specifically the building fundamental frequency in the short direction. The purpose ofthis exercise was to get the students to explore the building lateral system on a macro level andobtain a ballpark estimate to guide further modeling. Students have the tendancy to start with fartoo detailed models and often continue to increase the level of complexity. In doing so, studentsoften bypass conceptualizing the basic structural behavior. As a

Conference Session

Managing Dual-Career Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Kettering University; Donna Reese, Mississippi State University; Brian P. Kirkmeyer, Miami University

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Women in Engineering

your life and it is important to know when your family situation is ideal for an administrative position or position at another university. Do not be too hard on yourself if you cannot do some of the things that stay at home spouses do especially when you go to your child’s school. Panelist A Spouse: Communication is critical. If one of us gets delayed in meetings/discussions at the office we make sure the other one knows so they can be home sooner than planned or make alternate arrangements. Balancing two careers is more of an art than science and requires the understanding of a spouse’s professional obligations and commitments. Panelist B: Early on the biggest challenge was keeping up

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Accreditation and Assessment in SE Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet E. Burge, Miami University; Paul V. Anderson, Miami University, Ohio; Michael Carter, North Carolina State University; Gerald C. Gannod, Miami University; Mladen A. Vouk, North Carolina State University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

of developing the outcomes and course materials for this project, wehave encountered a number of challenges that pose potential risks for institutions that intendto adopt our work. In this section we identify those risks, while in the next section weprovide a number of strategies that serve to mitigate the risks. The challenges we haveencountered in implementing a more communication-intensive curriculum can be groupedinto four non-exclusive categories: a) Curricular issues, b) Instructional issues, c) Logistical issues, and d) Motivational issues.Curricular issues are primarily concerned with identifying how to best incorporatecommunication skills into a larger degree program. The biggest issue is the add/subtractproblem

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IE Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Abril Vazquez, University of Texas, El Paso; Olivia C. Moreno, University of Texas, El Paso

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2011-2137: EXPERIENCES WHILE INCORPORATING SUSTAINABIL-ITY ENGINEERING INTO THE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CURRIC-ULAHeidi A. Taboada, The University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Heidi A. Taboada is currently an Assistant Professor in the department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso. Her research strengths involve the devel- opment of practical methods for the solution of multiple objective optimization problems, the design of new biologically inspired algorithms, sustainability engineering, and engineering education. Her research work has been published in several recognized journals such as IIE Transactions, IEEE Transactions on Reliability, and Reliability

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Engaging Students in Engineering (ENGAGE)

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Ana Maria Dison, University of Texas, Austin; Yosef S. Allam, The Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, Ohio State University; Wally Peters, University of South Carolina, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Erica Pfister-Altschul, University of South Carolina; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina; Guangming Zhang, University of Maryland, College Park, Department of Mechanical Engineering; James A. Leach, University of Louisville

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Women in Engineering

AC 2011-438: IMPLEMENTING ENGAGE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVERETENTION: FOCUS ON SPATIAL SKILLS - ENGINEERING SCHOOLSDISCUSS SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGESSusan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology Susan Staffin Metz is Director of Special Projects in Engineering Education at Stevens Institute of Tech- nology. As a founder and president (1997 2002) of WEPAN, Women in Engineering Proactive Network, Susan has worked with over 200 colleges and universities to increase access and engagement of women in engineering and science through research, policy and program development. She is currently the prin- cipal investigator for ENGAGE, Engaging Students in Engineering, (www.engageengineering.org) a five year project funded by

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Research Related to Learning and Teaching Engineering in Elementary Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy V. Ernst, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

attitudes, and teacher effectiveness? Investigational hypotheses were derived,where appropriate, to provide specific evaluation of the project research question: a) There is nodifference in student learning in engineering and design content knowledge before the onset ofinstruction and after participating in the integrated pedagogical approach; b) there is nodifference in student learning in science content knowledge before the onset of instruction and Page 22.550.3after participating in the integrated pedagogical approach; c) there is no difference in studentattitudes toward STEM content before the onset of instruction and after participating in

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SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Faith A. Morrison, Michigan Technological University; Maria Fernanda Tafur; Aytug Gencoglu, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering, Educational Research and Methods

the wall that is dominated by counterions of opposite charge to the fixed wallcharges. When an electric field is applied, these counterions and the water moleculesassociated with them are pulled uniformly toward the oppositely charged electrode. Thisdrags the fluid along in a flat velocity profile. Note that the length scale of the Debyelayer is on the order of hundreds of nanometers and the channel diameters are on theorder of tens of microns or less.Figure 1: Schematic of the surface chemical groups of a fused silica capillary in contactwith a) air, b) an electrolyte, and c) an electrolyte and a remotely applied DC electricfield.Figure 1 assumes an ideal, uniformly charged channel wall. However, the Debye layer isa function of electrolyte

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Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xia Wang, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University; Li Jia, Beijing Jiaotong University; Zhuqian Zhang, Beijing Jiaotong University

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International

University and the other is the Graduate StudentSymposium at Tianjin University of Finance and Economics.5) Attended research seminars: The IRES students attended three technical seminars given bythe faculty mentors as follows: a) Introduction to Fuel Cells b) Introduction to Heat Pipes c) How to conduct ResearchStudents benefited from most of field trips except for the one to Tianjing University. The reasonwas that the seminar was given in Chinese. We don’t plan to attend this type of researchsymposium in the future unless the speaker presents in English.AssessmentThe primary goal of this IRES program is to engage participants in rewarding internationalresearch experiences that excite and motivate them to pursue careers in

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Aerospace Teaching and Learning II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marilyn Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian German, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dolores S. Krausche, Florida Center for Engineering Education; Erian A. Armanios, University of Texas, Arlington

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Aerospace

?onpi_newsdoc05172003[5] Fishback, S. J., "The Cognitive Development of Adult Undergraduate Students,"Dissertation, Kansas State U., June 1998.[6] Komerath, N.M., Smith, M.J., German, B., “EXTROVERT: System For Learning AcrossDisciplines”. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, June 2010.[7] German, B., “A Case Study Approach to Teaching Aircraft Performance: ReverseEngineering the SR-71 Blackbird”. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, June 2010.[8] Komerath, N.M., “Undergraduate Studies of Supersonic Transport Development”.Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, June 2010.[9] Felder, R.M., Silverman, L.K., “Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education”.Engineering Education, 78(7), 674-681, April 1988, p. 674-681.[10] Forbes, A., Patel

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Innovations in Power Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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vahid salehi pour mehr, Florida International University; Ali Mazloomzadeh, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University; Juan Francisco Fernandez, Florida International University; Javier Parra

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Electrical and Computer

to 25-HP on voltages from 120-V single-phase to 600-Vthree-phase. Programmable digital and analog I/O allows the drive to be configured for manyapplication specific tasks such as multiple preset speeds, electronic braking and motor jogging.For implementing a smart grid with control, programming via Microsoft windows has been usedin order to control the frequency and change the output active power of generators. The usedcontrol modes of this drive are: 1. Vector Speed (for single-motor applications requiring higher starting torque and speed regulation) 2. Vector Torque (for single-motor applications requiring torque control independent of speed)B. Transmission Line ModelAll transmission lines are designed at different

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DEED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nabila A. Bousaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James M. Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Claude M. Hargrove, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Design in Engineering Education

workneeded to complete the competition, provides guidance for appropriating funding and makes surethat the team is working within the scope of the deliverables. The teams receive the appropriatecredit for the capstone senior design course.Appendix A describes the scope of the current work being done for the 2011 IEEE Region 3Hardware Competition. Two teams with three members were selected from a pool of twenty.Team A consists of an Electrical Engineering technology student and a Mechanical andComputer Engineering student. Team B consists of an Electrical Engineering technology studentand an Electrical and Computer Engineer student. The strategy behind this year’s team formationis based on the high number of students interested in the IEEE SOW, the

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig N Musselman P.E., A & E Consulting; Jon D. Nelson, Tetra Tech, Inc.; Monte L. Phillips P.E., University of North Dakota, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering

; b. After registering for the exam with a state PE Board, take and pass the FE exam, typically taken in the senior year or shortly after graduation; c. Obtain four years or more of progressive engineering experience under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer; d. Apply to a state PE Board for licensure as a professional engineer providing documentation of education, experience and passage of the FE exam, and references from professional engineers and others, all in accordance with the rules of that State. e. Receive approval from the state PE Board to sit for the PE exam; f. Take and pass the Principles and Practices of Engineering (PE exam) examination. g

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Teaching Strategies for Solid Modeling

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seokyoung Ahn, University of Texas - Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Gregory Allen Potter, The University of Texas - Pan American

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Engineering Design Graphics

Isometric Pictorial  Cabinet Oblique  Cavalier Oblique    Figure 11 ‐ Examples of the isometric, cavalier oblique and cabinet oblique drawings of a simple  cubical shape   Generate Ideas:Give the students Snap Cubes so that they are able create the shape above.Possible questions: 1. Why does the cavalier sketch look stretched? a. This is intended to point out the differences between the different types of pictorial drawings. b. The

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University; Rakesh Pangasa, Arizona Western College; Clark Vangilder, Central Arizona College; Richard A. Hall Jr., Cochise Community College

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Minorities in Engineering

, D.L., “Improving the Transition Success of Engineering Co mmunity College Students to a University,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon, June 2005, CD-ROM, 16 pages. http://soa.asee.org/paper/conference/paper-view.cfm?id=21561 7. Anderson-Rowland, M.R., Vanis, M., Zerby, D., Banks, D., and Matar, B., “M ETS Pilot Program: A Co mmunity College/University Collaboration to Recru it Underrepresented Minority Students into Engineering,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004, CD-ROM, 9 pages. http://soa.asee.org/paper/conference/paper-view.cfm?id

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Capstone Design III

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C. Ordonez, Florida State University; Jose Vargas, Universidade Federal do Parana; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Necesio Gomes Costa, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

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Design in Engineering Education

. Hirleman, E.D., Atkinson, D., Groll, E.A., Matthews, J., Xu, L., Allert, B., Hong, W., Albers, A., Wittig, S.L.K, Lin, Z.Q., Xi, L.F., “ GEARE: A Comprehensive Program for Globalizing Engineering Education”, Proceeding of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, 20046. “Open Doors 2009 Report on International Educational Exchange,” an on-line report by the Institution of International Education, available at http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/7. Luongo, C.A., Shih, C., “Senior Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering -- A Case Study of Capstone Experience with Strong Industrial Participation”, 2006 ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago-Illinois, June 16-21

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Soldan, Kansas State University; Noel N. Schulz, Kansas State University; Blythe A. Vogt, Kansas State University; Don Gruenbacher, Kansas State University; Rekha Natarajan, Kansas State University

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NSF Grantees

initial focus will be in the renewable energy andenergy distribution systems area.Technical focusEnergy has been identified as a critical area where there is a large projected shortage of trainedtechnical personnel. A 2008 NSF Workshop on the Future Power Engineering Workforce2indicated “a serious need is emerging for more power and energy engineers to: a) replaceretiring engineers so that critical expertise is maintained; b) meet rising infrastructureconstruction needs; c) modernize the grid as communications, computing, and electric energytechnologies converge; d) help stem the tide of electric equipment manufacturing moving off-shore, and; e) solve arising engineering challenges, such as the development of advanced powerelectronics and energy