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Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew G Bennett, Kansas State University; Todd Moore; Xuan Hien Nguyen, Kansas State University

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Mathematics

AC 2011-103: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY ON STUDENTS’ DEVELOP-MENT AND TRANSFER OF THE CONCEPT OF INTEGRATIONAndrew G Bennett, Kansas State University Andrew Bennett received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Princeton University in 1985 and has been on the faculty at Kansas State University since 1988 where he is Director of the Center for Quantitative Education.Todd MooreXuan Hien Nguyen, Kansas State University Xuan Hien Nguyen is currently a post doctoral fellow at Kansas State University. Her research interests are in partial differential equations and mathematics education. Page 22.56.1 c

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Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura E. LeMire, Community College of Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2856: A MODEL FOR ENHANCING PROJECT LEAD THE WAYTEACHER KNOWLEDGE IN SOFTWARE APPLICATIONSLaura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County Laura LeMire, an alumna of the University of Maryland at College Park with a B.S. and Masters in Geotechnical Engineering, started her career at Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). During her career there, she was responsible for substation and transmission construction projects, relocation and installa- tion of BGE facilities for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and for a new Light Rail system, and for im- proving service reliability. After obtaining her MBA, Laura became the Director of Corporate Purchasing and was also a financial analyst handling investor relations

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics and Justice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline Baillie, University of Western Australia

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2011-510: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO CURRICULUMDEVELOPMENT FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATES WHO ARE SOCIALLYAND ENVIRONMENTALLY JUSTCaroline Baillie, University of Western Australia Chair in Engineering Education Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Maths University of Western Australia Page 22.71.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A multidisciplinary approach to curriculum development for engineering graduates who are socially and environmentally justIntroductionThe traditional approach to teaching engineering problem solving, where students are limited tofinding

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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G. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University; Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Carol Davis, North Dakota State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-184: A UNIQUE UNIVERSITY-TRIBAL COLLEGE COLLABO-RATION TO STRENGTHEN NATIVE AMERICAN PATHWAYS TO STEMEDUCATIONG. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University G. Padmanabhan, Ph. D., P.E., M. ASEE, F. ASCE is a professor of civil engineering at North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. He is a long standing member of ASEE and ASCE. Currently, he is also the Director of North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute. He has been active in STEM education outreach activities to minorities at the college and high and middle school levels for the last ten years.Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University Bob Pieri is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NDSU in Fargo, ND. He has many conference publi

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Jayson F. Clifford; Michael P. Dop, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2011-1103: AGILE METHODOLOGIES FOR HARDWARE / SOFT-WARE TEAMS FOR A CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSE: LESSONS LEARNEDRichard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Richard S. Stansbury is an assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering at Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. He instructs the capstone senior design course for computer and software engineering. His current research interests include unmanned aircraft, certification issues for unmanned aircraft, mobile robotics, and applied artificial intelligence.Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Massood Towhidnejad is a tenure full professor of software engineering in the department

Conference Session

Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Frances C. Ray-Earle, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Center for Biorefining & Biofuels (C2B2); Nancy S. Tway, University of Colorado

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1039: AN ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR EVALUATING A FOURSITE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM IN BIOFUELS ANDBIOREFINING ENGINEERINGDaniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder DANIEL W. KNIGHT is the engineering assessment specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program (ITLL) and the Broadening Opportunity through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center in CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from the Louisiana State University, and an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in coun- seling psychology, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of retention, program evaluation and teamwork

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Innovations in Materials Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Andrea Marta Eller, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University

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Materials

engineering. His research interests are evaluating conceptual knowledge, miscon- ceptions and their repair, and conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge of students in introductory materials engineering classes. He is cur- rently conducting research with NSF sponsored projects in the areas of: Modules to Promote Conceptual Change in an Introductory Materials Course, Tracking Student Learning Trajectories of Atomic Structure and Macroscopic Property Relationships, and Assessing the Effect of Learning Modes on Conceptual Change. Page 22.232.1

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Dennis J. Fallon

Dr. Dennis John FallonDennis John Fallon is presently The Citadel Distinguish Professor of Engineering Education.He is formerly the Dean of the School of Engineering and holds the Louis S. LeTellier Chair atThe Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He received his BSCE from Old Dominion University(ODU) with honors in 1970, and his MSCE and PhD. from North Carolina State University in1972 and 1980, respectively.Dr. Fallon’s industrial experience includes seven years at Carolina Power and Light Companyin Raleigh, NC, two years as Chief Structural Engineer with a consulting firm, and three yearswith the Underwater Explosion Research Division in Portsmouth, Virginia. He is aProfessional Engineer in the State

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Cecelia Wright Brown; Kofi Nyarko; Kevin Peters

A Model University Program to Inspire Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Cecelia Wright Brown, D.Eng. University of Baltimore 1420 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 USA cwrightbrown@ubalt.edu Kofi Nyarko, D.Eng. Morgan State University 5200 Perring Parkway Baltimore, MD 21251 USA kofi.nyarko@morgan.edu Kevin Peters, PhD Morgan State University 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Ossama Elhadary

Using Internships and Input from Businesses to Guide the development of a Computer Technician Course Ossama Elhadary New York City College of Technology, CUNYOSSAMA ELHADARYOssama Elhadary is an assistant professor at the New York City College of Technology, CityUniversity of New York. He has a Bachelor’s degree in communications and electronicsengineering from the faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, as well as an MBA and aDoctorate in Business Administration from the Maastricht School of Management,Netherlands. Dr. Elhadary published a number of papers in local, and internationalconferences as well as in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Elhadary’s

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Warren Rosen

A New Online Laboratory-based Engineering Technology Course in Networks for the Industrial Environment Warren Rosen wrosen@ece.drexel.edu 575 A New Online Laboratory-based Engineering Technology Course in Networks for the Industrial EnvironmentAbstractThis paper describes the development of a new online graduate engineering technology course inadvanced networks for industrial environments. The course is intended to provide an in-depthoverview of high-performance wired and wireless networks for industrial control,communications, and computing. The emphasis is on understanding current and newly

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Thelma Chuene; Giuseppina Lamberti; MOHAMMAD F. KIANI; Bin Wang

Development of a dual-receptor targeted drugdelivery system for treating vascular disease Thelma Chuene Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Giuseppina Lamberti Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Mohammad F. Kiani Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Bin Wang Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 752 Development of a dual-receptor targeted drug delivery system for treating vascular disease Thelma

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Gay Lemons; Adam Carberry; Chris Swan

Cognitive Styles and Design Strategies of Engineering Students During a Hands-on Model-Building Design Task Gay Lemons Adam Carberry Chris SwanIntroductionDesign is a fundamental aspect of engineering and is important in preparing students forindustrial demands [4]. There has been a growing interest in the relationship between designstrategy and cognitive style. Cognitive style describes the way individuals solve problems, think,perceive, and remember information [6]. Investigating if a particular cognitive style results in amore efficient engineering design process (EDP) is

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Ralph Belton; Ahmet Zeytinci

The Role of Current Events and Flexible Course Syllabi: A Case Study Ralph Belton, Ahmet Zeytinci University of the District of ColumbiaAbstractThis paper describes a collaboration of Architecture and Engineering faculty to innovativelyexploit current events for teaching opportunities in the context of a flexible syllabus. Indeveloping course syllabi for our design studio classes the incorporation of current events toallow students to learn from and practice on real-world examples was very refreshing andeducational. The currency and sometimes urgency of real world events with respect to innovativesolutions require a flexible course syllabus complete with learning outcomes

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Mohammad N. Amin; Pradip Peter Dey; Bhaskar Raj Sinha; Gordon W. Romney

13   Investigation of a Masters Research Project for Validation of Program Goals and Student Learning OutcomesMohammad N. Amin Pradip Peter Dey Bhaskar Raj Sinha Gordon W. Romney National University National University National University National UniversitySan Diego, California San Diego, California San Diego, California San Diego, California mamin@nu.edu pdey@nu.edu bsinha@nu.edu gromney@nu.eduAbstractBrowsing on the web

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

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Jerald D. Cole

OpenTok™: A Free Open Source API for Video Conferencing in Distance Education Jerald D. Cole University of Bridgeport Department of Instructional TechnologyAbstractOpenTok™ is a free open source software application that supports synchronousonline instructional delivery via video/audio conferencing. When used in conjunctionwith a remote screen sharing solution, it is possible to realize a virtual experiencecommensurate with (if not superior to) that of a traditional “ground-based” classroom.This paper covers the advantages of synchronous delivery

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: What Works to Retain Students in Chemical Engineering Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Donald P. Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Susan M. Montgomery, University of Michigan; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Colleen A. McDonough, Michigan State University; Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Amanda M. Portis, Michigan State University; Eldred H. Chimowitz, University of Rochester; Willie (Skip) E. Rochefort, Oregon State University; Keith L. Levien, Oregon State University; Nimir Elbashir, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Condit, University of Rochester ; Stephen Lindeman

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Chemical Engineering

instructor and persistence in the class. Continued analyseswill delve further into these interesting results.SummaryThe evolution of student-student communication would seem to necessitate an evolutionin student-instructor communication. Initial results suggest that making texting availableto students may be a means by which to foster improved interactions, even if studentsgenerally are unwilling to text their instructor. Further study will be required to confirmthis conclusion and establish a downstream relationship to improved student retention.Methods and Results: Improving Student Enrollment and Retention in theUndergraduate Chemical Engineering Program at the University of RochesterE.H. Chimowitz, B. Ebenhack, J. Condit, Department of Chemical

Conference Session

Descriptions of Curricular and Model Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Marcella K. Minster, Oregon Institue of Technology (Student); Irina Demesko-Prosnik, Oregon Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2166: PROPOSING A STRUCTURED GRAPHICAL MODEL US-ING IDEF THAT CAN BE USED FOR STORING, ORGANIZING ANDSTUDYING FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMENTO CONSIDER A CAREER IN ENGINEERINGDavid E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology 2007-Present: Associate Professor of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Ore- gon Institute of Technology Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Emphasis, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico. American Society of Engineering Education Member Faculty Ad- visor, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)Marcella K. MinsterIrina Demesko-Prosnik, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Communication: From Pecha Kucha to Bullets

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Richard A. Coffman, University of Arkansas

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2011-1455: OBSERVATIONS FROM AN ENGINEERING WRITINGPROJECTMicah Hale, University of Arkansas Dr. Hale is an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas. His research interests include concrete materials and structural concrete design.Richard A. Coffman, University of Arkansas Richard A. Coffman is an assistant professor of Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis) at the Uni- versity of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Rick received his bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 2002, his masters degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003, and his doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri- Columbia in 2009. Rick

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Communication: From Pecha Kucha to Bullets

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2011-1507: THE HUMBLE HISTORY OF THE ”BULLET”Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia Kathryn A. Neeley is an associate professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia. Her research uses cultural history of science and technology to gain a critical perspective on contemporary communication practices.Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University Michael Alley is an associate professor of engineering communication at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer, 2003) and performs research on effec- tiveness of different slide structures at communicating engineering

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WIED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorelle A. Meadows, University of Michigan; Denise Sekaquaptewa, University of Michigan

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Women in Engineering

AC 2011-1319: THE EFFECT OF SKEWED GENDER COMPOSITIONON STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERINGPROJECT TEAMSLorelle A Meadows, University of Michigan Dr. Lorelle Meadows is Director of Academic Programs in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. In this role, she holds primary responsibility for the design, management and delivery of the first year program to undergraduate students. She also serves as a catalyst for coordination among the engineering programs encompassed by the Office of Undergraduate Education, including the Center for Entrepreneurship, the International Programs Office and the Multidisciplinary Design program. In this role within the college, she also has

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate A Disney, Mission College

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1127: LABORATORY PROJECTS APPROPRIATE FOR NON-ENGINEERS AND INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERINGJohn Krupczak, Hope CollegeKate A Disney, Mission College Engineering Facutly, Mission College, Santa Clara, CA Page 22.997.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011Laboratory Projects Appropriate for Non-Engineers and Introduction toEngineeringAbstractMany engineering programs are facing unfamiliar challenges in the area of curriculumdevelopment and course offerings. Some engineering departments are working with a newconstituency of students through newly offered courses on engineering and technological topicsfor non

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle D. Lutes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Teresa A. Shanklin, Purdue University

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-2106: SO YOU WANT TO TEACH AN IPHONE PROGRAM-MING COURSE?Kyle D. Lutes, Purdue University, West Lafayette Kyle Lutes is an Associate Professor for the Department of Computer & Information Technology (CIT) at Purdue University. Kyle joined the department in 1998 and is the chair of the department’s software development curriculum. His teaching and scholarly interests cover a broad range of software develop- ment areas including software applications for mobile devices, data-centered application development, and software entrepreneurialism. He has authored/co-authored numerous papers and two college text- books on various software development-related topics. Prior to his current appointment at Purdue, Kyle

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie A. Rursch, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-571: THE BUILDING OF TEAMS DURING AN IT COMPETI-TION: SUCCESS WITH COMBINING MULTIPLE SCHOOLS INTO TEAMSTO PERFORM COLLABORATIVE CHALLENGES DURING A TWO-DAYCOMPETITION.Julie A. Rursch, Iowa State University Julie A. Rursch is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. Her research is on a novel approach to critical infrastructure modeling. Julie has been part of the IT-Adventures staff since the program’s inception and currently serves as the Assistant Director of the IT-Adventures program.Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University Doug Jacobson is a University Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Phillip A. Sanger, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-204: FACILITATING STUDENT PROFESSIONAL READINESSTHROUGH INDUSTRY SPONSORED SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECTSChip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University Dr. Chip W. Ferguson Chip Ferguson is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. He has five years of industrial experience working with mechanical and fluid power systems. His areas of interest include 3D constraint- based modeling and rapid product development.Phillip A. Sanger, Western Carolina University Page 22.699.1 c American Society for

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-1223: CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENT-FACULTYINTERACTION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOMSara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown CollegeTomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College Page 22.320.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Characteristics of successful student-faculty interaction outside the classroomAbstractStudent-faculty interaction, including contact outside the classroom, is one of the most importantfactors in undergraduate student motivation and performance. In engineering, both students andfaculty have limited time due to rigorous curricula and research expectation, and so

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Liang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1397: DEVELOPING INQUIRY-BASED NANOBIOTECHNOL-OGY LABORATORY EXPERIENCE FOR SOPHOMORESJianyu Liang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Jianyu Liang is Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering. She received her Ph.D. from Brown University in 2005. She joined WPI in September 2004 and has established a Nanomanufacturing and Nanomaterials Laboratory at WPI. Her recent work has focused on developing novel nanomanufac- turing approaches, investigating inter-facial properties at nanometer scale, and exploring the applications of nanomaterials in biotechnology, fuel cells and batteries.Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Terri A. Camesano is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at

Conference Session

Computer Science Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey A. Jalkio, University of Saint Thomas; Dan R. Schupp

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-774: ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISES IN COMPUTER ORGA-NIZATION AND ARCHITECTUREJeffrey A. Jalkio, University of Saint Thomas Jeff Jalkio received his Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and worked for thirteen years in industry in the fields of optical sensor design and process control. In 1984, he co- founded CyberOptics Corporation, where he led engineering efforts as Vice President of Research. In 1997 he returned to academia, joining the engineering faculty of the University of St. Thomas where he teaches courses in digital electronics, computing, electromagnetic fields, controls, and design.Dan R Schupp Dan Schupp is finishing his bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Physics at

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren A. Rosen, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-70: AN ONLINE LABORATORY-BASED GRADUATE ENGINEER-ING TECHNOLOGY COURSE IN PROGRAMMABLE DEVICES AND SYS-TEMSWarren A. Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. Technology) Dr. Warren A. Rosen received his Ph.D. in physics from Temple University in 1978. Between 1978 and 1985 Dr. Rosen served as assistant professor of physics at Colby and Vassar Colleges where he carried out research in optical physics, solar physics, and medical physics. From 1985 to 1996 he worked at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division in Warminster, PA where he established an optical communi- cations laboratory for development and characterization of optical components, systems, and protocols for high-performance avionics data networks. Dr

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Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rob O. Hovsapian, Florida State Univeristy ; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Bruce A. Harvey, Florida A&M University/Florida State University, College of Engineering; Okenwa I. Okoli, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1665: AN OVERVIEW OF OUR EXPERIENCE INTEGRATINGMULTIDISCIPLINARY AND INTERNATIONAL DESIGN PROJECTS WITHINTHE SENIOR CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSERob O. Hovsapian, Florida State Univeristy Dr. Hovsapian spent almost 15 years working for General Dynamics, TRW and Northrop Grumman. Currently he serves as an associate scholar scientist / faculty, instructor of record for the senior capstone design course, for the Mechanical Engineering department and a program manager at the Center for Advanced Power Systems for the Electric Ship Research and Development Consortium (ESRDC) for the Office of Naval Research. He has been responsible for the successful establishment /deployment of several flexible manufacturing facilities