Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Minh Cao, Wichita State University; John Watkins, Wichita State University; Richard O'Brien, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

., “A Novel Approach to Control Systems laboratory,” Proceeding of the 2003ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Washington, DC, November, 2004.5. N. S. Nise, Control Systems Engineering, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2000.6. K. Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 2002.7. R. C. Dorf and R. H. Bishop, Modern Control System, 9th Edition, Prentice-hall, New Jersey, 2001.8. R. C. Garcia and B. S. Heck, “An Interactive Tool for Classical Control Design Education,” Proceeding of theAmerican Control Conference, pp. 1460-1464, San Diego, CA, June 1999.9. R. T. O’Brien, Jr. and J. M. Watkins, “A Streamlined Approach for Teaching Root Locus Compensator Design

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faramarz Mossayebi, Youngstown State University; Frank Li, Youngstown State University; Eric Lombardo, YSU; CHITRA RAJAGOPAL, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

are needed to see this picture. (b) Figure 2. (a) Screen shot of the Altera® SOPC builder, the Nios II processor, (b) Micro- controller block diagram.The temperature is measured with an Analog Devices TMP37 analog temperature sensor. Ananalog to digital converter from Analog Devices, AD7821, is used to convert the analogtemperature reading into a parallel digital signal. The heating element, as mentioned earlier, is amodified hair dryer. The hair drier is modified such that the high and low settings can be toggledon and off through the use of relays. The “cooling elements” are simple 80 mm 12 VDC fans.Two fans used are, one blowing air into the enclosure and

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia Kellam, University of Georgia; Ashley Babcock, University of Georgia; David Gattie, University of Georgia-Athens

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Women in Engineering

. Without this link topractice, this research will not help move the field forward.Bibliography Page 13.1225.111. Vogt, C. M., Hocevar, D., & Hagedorn, L. S. (2007). A Social Cognitive Construct Validation: DeterminingWomen's and Men's Success in Engineering Programs. The Journal of Higher Education, 78(3), 337-364.2. Hall, R. M. & Sandler, B. R. The classroom climate: a chilly one for women? Project on the status andeducation of women, Association of American Colleges, Washington, DC 1982.3. National Science Board. (2006). Science and Engineering Indicators Volume 1. Washington, D.C.: NationalScience Foundation.4. Byrne, Eileen M

Conference Session

Design Project Based Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University; Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

similarity rules for a pump family. For geometrically and dynamically similarpumps operating under different conditions A and B, dimensional analysis and the resulting Rvariables can be used to develop the following ratios or similarity rules for the pump head, H,volume flow rate, V% , and brake horsepower, bhp: 2 2 H B Ã yB Ô Ã DB Ô ?Ä Õ ÄÄ ÕÕ (10) H A ÄÅ y A ÕÖ Å DA Ö Page 13.282.6

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet; Niaz Latif, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

circuitboard. Therefore, the course grade of a student had direct correlation with his/her overalllearning of the course material. Average course grade for all 21 students was ‘B+’ and two out of three students who tookthe course at ALC received a grade of ‘B’ and one received an A in this course. An averagegrade of third project (fabrication, tests, and functionality) for all 21 students was ‘B+’, and twoout of three students at ALC received a grade of ‘B’ and one student received an ‘A’. Therefore,it can be inferred that the students at the remote location (taught under Synchronous DistanceDelivery) learned the course topics similar to students in the live classroom and were able toapply the gained knowledge to design and fabricate functional

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Boyer, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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International

AC 2008-99: A COLOR IMAGE MERGING ALGORITHM USING MATLABEric Boyer, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Mr. Boyer is now a graduate student in the Master of Engineering Program, Electrical Engineering at Penn State University at Harrisburg.Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Dr. Morales received his electronic engineering degree with distinction from the University of Tarapaca, Arica, Chile, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His research interests are digital signal and image processing, and computer vision. He is now an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Penn State

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

D u ty cy cle co m m a n d M o to r T a rg e t sp ee d D u ty c y cle a s a sp e ed PW M M o to r fu n c tio n o f co n tr o l D y n a m ics ta rg et sp eed M o to r lo a d a n d V b a tt Figure 3

Conference Session

Focus on Emerging Topics Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso; Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Tzu-Liang Tseng; Noe Vargas Hernandez; Samuel Riccillo, University of Texas at El Paso

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Industrial Engineering

, Information Systems Research, Vol 9, 256-274. 9. DeSanctis, G. and Jackson, B. 1994. Coordination of information technology management: Team based structures and computer based communication systems, Journal of Management Information Systems, 10(4), 85-110. 10. DeSanctis, G. and Monge, P. 1999. Introduction to the Special Issue: Communication Processes for Virtual Organizations, Organization Science, 10(6), 693-703. 11. Drucker, P. 1988. The coming of a new organization, Harvard Business Review, Jan-Feb, 45-53. 12. Dubrowvski, V.J., Kiesler, S., Sethna, B.N. 1991. The equalization phenomenon: Status effects in computer mediated and face-to-face decision making groups, Human Computer Interaction, 6, 119-146

Conference Session

FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; David Shonnard, Michigan Technological University

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First-Year Programs

may be called toinvestigate.1 The goals of this new design project are to: a) encourage the development ofengineering skills (graphical and technical communication, and computer proficiency) b)introduce students to a “real-world” engineering problem and c) apply the concepts ofsustainability toward an engineering solution. Upon completion of the project, students willhave: Page 13.36.2 1. Evaluated the technical and economic feasibility of a biomass-to-ethanol facility in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, 2. Calculated the resource requirements of the facility to quantify the sustainable timber harvest from the local forests, 3

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Victor Granados, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

. Michael Crowson, "Influences on cognitive engagement: Epistemological beliefs and need for closure," British Journal of Educational Psychology 76 (3), 535-551 ( 2006).7 Marlene Schommer-Aikins, "Explaining the Epistemological Belief System: Introducing the Embedded Systemic Model and Coordinated Research Approach," Educational Psychologist 31 (1), 19-29 (2004).8 Ulrich Trautwein and Oliver Ludtke, "Epistemological beliefs, school achievement, and college major: A large-scale longitudinal study on the impact of certainty beliefs," Contemporary Educational Psychology 32 (3), 348-366 (2007).9 B. K Hofer and P. R. Pintrich (eds), Personal epistemology: The psychology of beliefs about knowledge and

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Bartonek, Cessna Aircraft Company; Bruce Dallman, Pittsburg State University; James Lookadoo, Pittsburg State University

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Engineering Technology

graduation. The experiences explained above gave the EET program vital information which helped build appropriate documentation for Criterion 3 – Assessment and Evaluation. • Another area concerning accreditation centers on Criterion 5 – Faculty (in the case of TAC-ABET requirements or sections 6.5.1 (b & c) (in the case of NAIT requirements). Overall competence of the faculty is covered within this criterion and standards, and certainly the activities of faculty completing an internship in industry would be looked favorably upon by a visiting program evaluator. Activities such as what has been described are very much centered around “industrial professional experience” or “applied industrial

Conference Session

Mobile Robots in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abraham Howell, State University of NY-Binghamton; Richard Eckert, Suny - Binghamton; Roy McGrann, State University of New York-Binghamton

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-140: RESULTS OF USING A LOW COST, FLEXIBLE ROBOT IN AMICROCONTROLLERS AND ROBOTICS COURSEAbraham Howell, State University of NY-BinghamtonRichard Eckert, Suny - BinghamtonRoy McGrann, State University of New York-Binghamton Page 13.1046.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Results of using a Low Cost, Flexible Robot in a Microcontrollers and Robotics CourseAbstractThis paper discusses the results of using a low cost, flexible robot in a computer sciencemicrocontrollers and robotics course. Such a course should introduce students to thefundamentals of microcontrollers and robotics. To achieve this goal, students must

Conference Session

Approaches to Active Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Yim, University of Pennsylvania; Katherine Kuchenbecker, University of Pennsylvania; Paulo Arratia, University of Pennsylvania; Vijay Kumar, University of Pennsylvania; John Bassani, University of Pennsylvania; Jonathan Fiene, University of Pennsylvania; Jennifer Lukes, University of Pennsylvania

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Mechanical Engineering

CU Spring 1 MEAM 105 Intro to Sci. Computing 1 MEAM 203 Thermodynamics I 1 MEAM 210 Statics & Strength of Matls. 1 MEAM 211 Eng Mechanics: Dynamics.5 MEAM 247a Mech Eng Laboratory I-A .5 MEAM 247b Mech Eng Laboratory I-B 1 MATH 240 Calculus III 1 MATH 241 Calculus IV 1 SSH elective 1 SSH elective 1 Professional elective (e.g., Circuits & Syst.) Junior YearCU Fall CU Spring 1 MEAM 302 Fluid Mechanics

Conference Session

Influences on Female Interest in Pursuit of STEM Fields

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Concannon, University of Missouri, Columbia; Lloyd H. Barrow, University of Missouri

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Minorities in Engineering

that individuals are self-reflective, and evaluate their decisions throughouttheir course of action; therefore, behavior is premeditated and is guided by intentions 3. Aperson’s decision upon a course of action is interrelated to his or her emotions, biological events,cognition, and environmental events. Self-efficacy influences behavior through fivemechanisms. A person’s level of self-efficacy determines his or her: a) goals; b) persistence inthe face of obstacles 1; c) strategies to attain goals; d) emotional responses; and e) selection ofenvironments 3.Self-efficacy theory proposes six sources for an individual’s self-efficacy beliefs. These sourcesare: 1) a person’s successes and failures (mastery experiences); 2) a person’s ability to

Conference Session

Survivor: The First Few Years

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University

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New Engineering Educators

the summer research project. For a new faculty member, these benefits are crucial forP&T documentation. REFERENCES[1] National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program Solicitation http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517&from=fund, Accessed 3 December, 2007.[2] National Science Foundation, “Search for an REU Site,” http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm Accessed 3 December, 2007.[3] Cutlip, Michael B., “Summary of Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Chemical Engineering Students During the Summer of 2007,” http://www.engr.uconn.edu/~cutlipm/reu/ Accessed 3 December 2007.[4] Chemistry: Chemical Engineering

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part One

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suleiman Ashur, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Civil Engineering

one hour and keep the second part 3 hours. 2) Modifying Course Title: a. Change Structural Analysis I to Structural Analysis. b. Change Geotechnical Engineering I to Soil Mechanics. c. Change Theory of Reinforced Concrete to Design of Concrete Structures Total credit hours suggested for removal is (2) credit hours. The bingo sheet for the program for the old program and new modified program are shown in Figures 2 and 3, respectively.V) Elective Cour ses Modification:In order to fortify the student knowledge in civil engineering and give them more depth in one ormore of their favorite areas, Figure 4 presents the proposed technical elective courses for civilengineering program. In order

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Morgan, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

for Students Placed atRisk, 3(4), 337-361.10. Lankford, H., Loeb, S., & Wyckoff, J. (2002). “Teacher sorting and the plight of urban schools: A descriptiveanalysis.” Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 24(1), pp. 37-62.11. Raudenbush, S. W., Rowan, B., & Cheong, Y. F. (1992). “Contextual effects on the self-perceived efficacy ofhigh school teachers.” Sociology of Education, 65(2), pp. 150-167.12. Haveman, R., Wolfe, B., & Spaulding, J. (1991). Childhood events and circumstances influencing high schoolcompletion. Demography, 28(1), 133-157.13. Jencks, C. & Peterson, P. E. (1991). The urban underclass. Washington, D.C.: The Brookings Institution.14. Noddings, N. (1992). The challenge to care in schools: An alternative

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi Shryock, Texas A&M University; Helen Reed, Texas A&M University

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Aerospace

defined course outcomes or objectives. While these need to betraced back to program outcomes, you must remember that ABET is about more than simplyshowing course outcomes are being met. You must complete the loop from measuring coursedetails to program outcomes.Developing OutcomesABET has listed specific outcomes for each of the areas for applied science, computing,engineering, and technology. For engineering programs, these are referred to as criteria a-k andare listed as follows:2 (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Godfrey, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Todd Taylor, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Corinna Fleischmann, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Daniel Pickles, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Engineering Ethics

Page 13.1161.6provide their thoughts on the discussion or they could answer an engineering questionwith an ethical dilemma based upon the discussion. To minimize the impact on theinstructor, a ten-point grading rubric was developed that equally weighted the student’swriting and ethical reasoning. Appendix B provides an example of an assignment alongwith the developed grading rubric. In addition to providing grades for the course, theseassignments were also effective ways to demonstrate the students were meeting ABET’scriterion 3f.As can be seen by the example talking points paper and assignment (Appendices A andB), the focus of these ethical discussions is to have the students think about the choicesthey would make in a given situation. This

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy; Eugene Ressler, United States Military Academy

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International

cross walking techniques continue to help us make progress while providing us withthe flexibility to adapt to rapid changes in the volatile environment.Bibliography1. M. Bakia, “The Cost of Computers in Classrooms: Data from Developing Countries.” Mimeograph, Page 13.39.14Washington: The World Bank. 2000.2. E. Brewer, M. Demmer, B. Du, M. Ho, M. Kam, S. Nedevschi, J. Pal, R. Patra, S. Surana, K. Fall, “The Case forTechnology in Developing Regions,” IEEE Computer Society, June 2005.3. A. Cawthera, “Computers in Secondary Schools in Developing Countries: Costs and Other Issues” (2001)http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Pubs/files/computersinsecschoolsedpaper43

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chi Thai, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

created. Classroom Acurrently has 35 workstations for students and a teacher station connected to an isolated 1.0 GbpsLAN, while Classroom B is similarly equipped but with only 12 student workstations. In bothclassrooms, the desktop PCs are equipped with specialized software to allow synchronouscollaborative interactions between teacher-students and student-student for in-class projects, aswell as for receiving classroom instructions from experts located outside the campus viavideoconferencing technologies. Starting in Fall 20052, we incorporated the use of a Tablet PCby the teacher in developing hand-written materials that are best created during class time, suchas deriving computer algorithms interactively with student inputs, going over

Conference Session

Creative Engagement and Developmental Tutoring Method

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Cindy Foor, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

some reason. So it had a good math background, and science and I was in Spanish and things like that so I felt really prepared.Mathematics and science scores earned in transition supports their perception. None earned lessthan a B+ in calculus I-IV and physics I in their TT course work. Their enrollment in transitionalinstitutions and accumulation of TT hours is less about gaining a grounding in basic math andscience skills but more a result of administrative issues accompanying the enrollment ofinternational students, the uncertainties of being an exchange student, satisfying languageproficiency requirements, and the relative cost of credit hours at a community college versus afour-year research institution. Interviewer: Why

Conference Session

Design Communications

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Linsey, Texas A&M University; Kristin Wood, University of Texas at Austin; Arthur Markman, University of Texas- Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

Rotational Brainwritng: Team A Rotational Brainwritng: Team B (did not see original Round 1:Problem Statements design problem) R2: Single Words from Tree R1:General & Alternative Domain Problem Statements & Words R3: Patent Results and Researched Analogies R2: Actual domain statements & words R3: Patent Results and Researched Analogies Summarize Results and Continue with Design Process Figure 2: Overview of the WordTree Design-by

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Landis, The Technology Collaborative; Stan Komacek, California University of Pennsylvania; Carol Adukaitis, PA State System of Higher Education; Robin Shoop, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Acompetency list for the Beattie Robotics Technology program was created that mapped onto fiveCal U courses required in an existing associate degree, including automation, robotics, circuitanalysis, digital electronics, and computer science. Full details of the articulated curriculum areavailable on the 2+2+2 program website.2 The agreement requires students to earn a B averageor better and to be recommended by the Beattie robotics teacher. Credits only, not grades, willbe recorded on the transcript when a student enters the Cal U associate degree program.Third Step: expansion and needs validationIn the 2006-07 academic year, DCED funded expansion of the 2+2+2 robotics partnership.McKeesport Area Technology Center (McKeesport) was added as a

Conference Session

Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tylisha Baber, Michigan State University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Bridge. 2000 [cited Jan 2008]; Available from: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/build.html.21. NOVA Mars: Design a Parachute 2004 [cited Jan 2008]; Available from: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mars/parachute.html.22. PBS Kids: Goldburger To Go 2005 [cited Jan 2008]; Available from: http://pbskids.org/zoom/games/goldburgertogo/.23. Staff, D.N., Engineers Making a Difference. Design News, 2001. 56(24): p. 50-56.24. Terrill, B. and G. Dierkers, The Unofficial MacGyver How-to Handbook: Actual Working Tricks As Seen on MacGyver. 2005, Washington, DC: American International Press.25. Terrill, B. and G. Dierkers, The Unofficial MacGyver How-to Handbook: Revised 2nd Edition. 2005, Washington, DC: American

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Krogh, Carnegie Mellon University; Tsuhan Chen, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah Schlesinger, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

(freshman course): Provides an overview of the field of ECE and introduces some of the fundamental tools needed to solve problems in this field. Fundamentals of ECE: A. Electronic Devices & Circuits: Provides an introduction to semiconductor devices and circuit analysis with links to digital electronics and signal processing. B. Signal & Information Processing: Provides mathematical and computational tools for processing signals and information, including sampling, impulse response, convolution, frequency response, and filtering, in terms of both time-domain and frequency-domain analysis. C. Structure and Design of Digital Systems: Provides a foundation and working

Conference Session

Assessment Issues in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle Davis, United States Military Academy; Michael Butkus, United States Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

60 55 50 Env Eng A B C D F G H I USMA Engineering Major Figure 2. Cadet performance on FEE ethics questions (8 total) for all USMA Engineering Programs in spring 2007. Letters on the abscissa represent one of the other nine engineering programs at USMA. The overall USMA weighted Page 13.114.3 average was 80% and the environmental engineering national average was 79%.Given the substantial amount of education and training on ethics at

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng); Jiaxin Zhao, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

conceptual design shown in (a) utilizes the principle ofequilibrium to provide the unit’s motion. The theory is that if a mass of substantial weight (thebattery) is displaced from the center of the unit, the unit will move to regain equilibrium. Theconceptual design shown in (b) utilizes motor driven gears that will rotate the shell of theelliptical unit. The equilibrium seeking conceptual design has the advantage over the dual gearedmotor design in the sense that it allows for rotation on all axes while the dual geared motordesign doesn’t. When the evaluation was performed, the equilibrium seeking unit ranked thehighest in the critical criteria of ease of implementation, final manufacturing cost, and reliability

Conference Session

Design Communications

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Riddell, Rowan University; Maria Simone, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

realization reflects adeveloping understanding of the dialogic nature of communication.Bibliography1. Engineering Accreditation Commission, Engineering Criteria 2000, ABET, Inc. Baltimore, MD 1998.2. Prados J.W., Peterson, G.D., Lattuca, L.R., “Quality Assurance of Engineering Education through Accreditation: The Impact of Engineering Criteria 2000 and Its Global Influence,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 94, no. 1, pp. 165-184, 205.3. National Academy of Engineering, The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century, Washington, D.C., National Academies Press, 2004.4. Kazmer, D., Duffy, J., Perna, B., Learning through service : analysis of a first college wide service learning course, paper 2006

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Sarosh Patel; Manan Joshi; Lawrence Hmurcik

A Modern but Simple Approach to Teaching Friction Sarosh Patel, Manan Joshi and Lawrence Hmurcik Department of Computer Science & Engineering University of Bridgeport {saroshp, mjoshi, hmurick}@bridgeport.eduAbstract- We present an experiment for measuring friction, using interleaved sheets of paper. Ourresults support the modern theory that friction is dependent on surface contact area (A). Also, ourresults support the classical theory of friction being proportional to the normal force (N), but this isonly true over a limited range of N, where the “effective” area of contact increases in a mannerproportional to N. Outside of this