Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Nilgun Melek Ozer, San Francisco State University; S. (Ed) Cheng, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University

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Minorities in Engineering

program was not successful in helpingstudents explore career options, or select an appropriate major.Table 4. SEI Student Survey: Knowledge and Skills important for College Success. Knowledge and Skills for College Success Pre- Post- Difference Response Scale: 4 – A Lot, 3 – Quite a Bit, Program Program (Post - Pre) 2 – Some, 1 – A little, 0 – Nothing. Time management 3.62 3.96 0.34 Education planning 3.46 3.88 0.42 Your learning style 3.69

Conference Session

Research and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; David Pistrui, Acumen Dynamics, LLC

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

University. Dr. Pistrui is an active researcher focusing on the growth and societal impact of entrepreneurship, family business, and enterprise development. He is the co-author of groundbreaking work including Growth Intentions and Expansion Plans of New Entrepreneurs in the Former Soviet Bloc, (Ashgate, 1997), Family and cultural forces shaping entrepreneurship and SME development in China, (Elgar, 2006), New Venture Financing: An Empirical Investigation of Chinese Entrepreneurs, (Cambridge, 2009), and Family and Cultural Factors Impacting Entrepreneurship in War Time Lebanon, (Interscience, 2010). Dr. Pistrui serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, and the Journal of

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Engineering Libraries

): Page 22.254.2 “Assessment requires attention to outcomes but also and equally to the experiences that lead to those outcomes.” In other words, the important aspect to observe here is that one has to move away from ateaching paradigm to learning paradigm. The author takes this philosophy further, and says: “Students should learn using a discovery approach.” Clifford O. Young, Sr., & Laura Howzell Young of California State University, SanBernardino argue that a new paradigm for assessment, a learning paradigm, must be constructedto measure the success of new kinds of educational practices (Young and Young, 1999). 1. The participants should be capable of selecting an assessment plan best suited for

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy K Lape, Harvey Mudd College; David L Harris, Harvey Mudd College; Matthew Joseph Keeter, Harvey Mudd College; Madeleine S Ong, Harvey Mudd College; Zachary Dodds, Harvey Mudd College

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Engineering and his M.Eng. and S.B. degrees from MIT in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. His professional interests include integrated circuit design, computer arithmetic, and hands-on engineering education.Matthew Joseph Keeter, Harvey Mudd College Matthew is a senior engineering major at Harvey Mudd College, focusing on electrical and computer engineering. He is planning to continue his education in graduate school, focusing on robotics and the interface between the digital and physical worlds.Madeleine S Ong, Harvey Mudd College Madeleine Ong is a senior general engineering major at Harvey Mudd College, focusing on digital and chemical engineering. Her technical interests include digital circuit design, VLSI

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

G. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University; Carol Davis, North Dakota EPSCoR

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Minorities in Engineering

related activities andexperience will not only enrich their undergraduate experience but also motivate them to pursuegraduate studies in those disciplines. Their career planning can benefit from such researchexperiences that help to focus on ideas and develop self-confidence about skills and abilities Page 22.335.2appropriate to science and engineering disciplines.Recent educational research has shown that students who engage in research projects are morelikely to enroll in and complete STEM degree programs when compared to other students1.Increased understanding of the research process2,3,4, a shift from passive to active learning5,6,7,enhanced

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad N. Amin, National University; Ronald P. Uhlig, National University; Pradip Peter Dey, National University; Bhaskar Raj Sinha, National University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

lives and property, by designing a new fire detecting system using very low costelectronics, newly developed software, and existing wireless technologies. The system is capableof detecting fire at an early stage and helping to make an accurate plan to fight the wildfires in abetter way. The “Wildfire Detection and Monitoring System” capstone project dealt with a new design anddevelopment of a fire detecting system. In this capstone project, students integrated hardwareand software to develop an engineering product prototype to meet a pressing need3. They Page 22.344.2developed new software applications and used very low cost commercially

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace, Competency, and a Successful Career

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yi Shen, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

Tech and Purdue University are especially relevant given their focus onengineering students.12,13 Researchers at both schools found higher levels of sensitivity forwomen as compared to men, and tentatively indicated that students entering global programs (theInternational Plan at Georgia Tech and GEARE program at Purdue) had higher IDI scores.IDI has also been used to study changes in intercultural development resulting from globaleducational experiences. The Georgetown Consortium study, for example, used data from 1,300students in 61 different programs to show that the largest pre/post increases in IDI scores couldbe found among students in study abroad programs that were 13-18 weeks duration and/or verywell structured and planned.14 However

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Chen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Carlos Pomalaza-Raez, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Edwin Chobot, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Daniel B. Newby, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Renee Kathleen Chandler, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, The Johns Hopkins University

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Design in Engineering Education

user interface (GUI) that allows the user to view the energy usage in real- time and track past power usage.Detailed Component DesignIn the following paragraphs, we give the detailed design of the major components in themeasurement nodes and the central server module.AC-to-DC Power SupplyIn our design, each measurement node will be plugged into a standard NEMA 5-15 electricaloutlet. The AC device will then be plugged into the measurement node. The circuitry used tomeasure the power will need to be powered by DC voltage. This may include several differentDC voltage levels, such as 3.3V and 5.0V. The plan for our design is to tap the AC power andconvert it the DC power required by the measurement node’s internal circuitry

Conference Session

Assessing, Developing, and Enhancing the Engineering Experiential Education Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Andreeva-Moschen, FH Joanneum University of Applied Science, Graz; Adrian J. Millward-Sadler, FH Joanneum University of Applied Science, Graz

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

, evenlybalanced co-operative Bachelor’s degree program (3 years) to be complimented by asubsequent Master’s degree program (2 years).The main stages were:  Performing the needs, coherence and acceptance analyses  Definition of the qualification and profession profiles  Definition of the most important admission requirements and regulations  Curriculum design  Definition of the didactic concept  Finance calculationsThe main design focal points were the degree program content, the programstructure, the course balance (theoretical vs. practical), the co-operative component(interaction with the industry), the didactic concept, and knowledge sustainability. Themain challenge when planning the

Conference Session

FPD I: Attacking the Problems of Retention in the First Year

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American

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First-Year Programs

VaNTH and based on Wiggins and McTighe’sUnderstanding by Design16. The planning phase is composed of the first three tasks of DefiningObjectives / Outcomes, Creating a Model of Knowledge, and Determining Evidence. Theimplementation phase is composed of tasks four and five, Selecting / Developing Materials, andSelecting / Providing Delivery.As stated in the VaNTH “Workshop on Designing Effective Instruction” 2009 manual, thesetasks involve the following activities. Defining Objectives involves identifying the objectives,sub-objectives, potential difficulties in accomplishing those objectives, and real-worldapplications of the objectives10. Creating a Model of Knowledge involves identifying conceptsand skills involved in the challenge and how

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Digendra K. Das

and 4 respectively. Fig.3 shows the numerical simulation model which uses the fourth and fifth order Runge-Kuttamethods for the solution of the differential equation. Page 4.348.4Response of the StudentsThe response of the students to the introduction of simulation techniques into the curriculumwas overwhelming in both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Particularly in theundergraduate level, most of the students indicated that the techniques should be introduced intoas many courses as possible. The next section outlines the future plans of the department in thisrespect.Future PlansIn response to the overwhelmingly positive reaction of the

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Walthea V. Yarbrough; Sarah J. Rajala; Richard L. Porter; Hugh Fuller; Laura Bottomley; Mary Clare Robbins

engineering problems using various levels of mathematics and science,to complete a device dissection exercise, and to complete and present a design project. Foreach assignment, they were required to communicate their findings in a written report. For thedesign competition, peer evaluations were used and an oral presentation was required.Student Engineering Leaders (SELs)Early in the planning, it was decided to utilize undergraduates as teaching assistants for all thelaboratory sessions. Identified characteristics included well rounded students with solidacademic achievements, demonstrated histories of leadership, ability to function as mentors,and a willingness to work hard. It was also decided to direct recruitment to women engineers,all

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Bahador Ghahramani; Stephen A. Raper

center. The cars will havesensors, radar scanners, and on board computers. The computers will be able to interpret all theinformation and drive the car. The experiment is designed to allow platoons of 10-12 vehicles,each of them separated by two meters, to drive safely at highway speeds [8]. There are three stages of the automated highway that will be tested. The first stage is tohave each vehicle operate independently but with its own automated lane keeping, cruisecontrol, and collision avoidance systems. The next stage is the "cooperative vehicle" stage whereeach car would talk electronically to those around it so they could slow down, speed up, orchange lanes to accommodate actions planned by another vehicle. Drivers would still

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Karl Stephan

of their choice in greater depth. Student response to the course has been positive. The same basic historical problem-solution-problem format can be applied to other technologies, including the automobile, elec-tronic communications, and the computer. A discussion of curricular and philosophical issuesrelating to technological literacy courses such as this one concludes the paper.I. Introduction Professional schools such as law, medicine, and engineering have not traditionally offeredcourses designed for students who do not plan to enter the school’s profession. There are at leasttwo reasons to offer such courses, however. First, the motivation for so-called “service courses”is utilitarian. For example, engineering students

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert P. Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

integrate novel processing into their curricula and develop an action plan for their homeinstitution. Active learning methods were employed in the workshop and participants were encouraged toincorporate this experience into their teaching style. Introduction An innovative and state-of-the-art workshop on the multidisciplinary aspects of novelprocess science and engineering was held at Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, July 26-30, 1998. This workshop is one of the many excellent programs supported by the NationalScience Foundation's Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Program. The purpose of thisworkshop is to meet the needs of faculty who teach undergraduate students. Of particularimportance are

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Sherman K. Ward; Dan Budny; William LeBold

3553 Using Student Self-Concepts in Placement and Evaluation William K. LeBold, Dan D. Budny and Sherman K. Ward Purdue University, West Lafayette, INAbstractFor the past two decades, Purdue University has been using student self-reports to provideinformation that has proved to be invaluable in educational planning and development. Thesecritical student inputs are used to help place students in beginning courses, to identify high-riskand honors students, to evaluate the quality of courses, services and resources, to initiate andevaluate existing and new programs, and to help students make

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Sara McComb; Robert Kiesow; Eric Mulkay; Douglas Boyd; James D. Jones; William Oakes

newsletter each semester. A key to functioning with a small group of active members has been to learning todelegate responsibility to individuals as much as possible. Initially, the entire core group wouldbe involved in planning the events and in making the decisions, but one or two people wouldperform the majority of the work. This situation led to an unproductive environment that Page 3.110.2produced burnout in the key leadership. In recent years, the core group has served in anoversight capacity for events but individual coordinators carry out the detailed planning andexecution. The event coordinator updates the executive board on the

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

of the administrative hierarchy. The challengesof the chancellors/presidents, deans, academic vice-chancellors, and other academic officers arechanging as academic institutions adapt to the ever evolving environment within which theymust operate. They are expected to lead faculty in decentralized curriculum development andacademic planning. This group of leaders is also expected to set the direction for faculty withrespects to teaching, service, and scholarship. They must understand their institutions’educational mission and oversee all of the learning resources.23 Beyond the academic concernsthat must be addressed, these administrators must also facilitate the development of theinfrastructure involving strategic planning and

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Winn, Virginia Military Institute; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

adaptivedecisions.In impoverished and under-resourced Appalachian communities, the stressors are unique andinclude, as the literature review here suggests, poverty, out-migration, unemployment, lowercollege completion rates, lower family incomes, higher dependency rates, major industries influx, isolation by geography, absence of role models, a penchant for gender-specific careerchoices, and others. The authors propose that these stressors can be reduced by exposingAppalachian females to age and culture-matched peers through a variety of planned activities asshown in Figure 1. If their preferred channels of information reception and interests towardSTEM fields can be measured effectively, then recruitment and retention efforts can be

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Abdelrahman, Tennessee Technological University; Holly Stretz, Tennessee Technological University; Angela McCulley, White County High School; Bridget Pugh, Monterey High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

presented in a separate paper1, buta glimpse is provided below. The project participants worked with 5 mentors from chemicalengineering, mechanical engineering and industrial engineering. The overall management of thesummer research institute was the responsibility of the principal investigator while the follow upactivities and assessment of the implementation is the responsibility of the co-principalinvestigator.The RET program2 was designed such that the teachers have a significant understanding of theresearch process. The teachers were asked with the help from their mentors and project directorsto formulate a research question based on the mentors’ ongoing research. The teachers designedand carried out the research plan and adapted it, as

Conference Session

Business Meeting

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Farison, Baylor University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and retained the Multidisciplinary degree as well 5. Programs at research universities 6. Programs at liberal arts colleges 7. Programs that merge engineering and management.”A petition to become a Constituent Committee of ASEE, prepared by Dr. Gosink, was edited andthen signed by 17 attendees. The group decided to plan a program, with both a technical sessionand a business meeting, for the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference scheduled for Nashville, TN.Two areas of focus for technical session papers were suggested: multidisciplinary engineeringprogram curricula and multidisciplinary engineering program visibility. Those assembledelected Dr. Gosink as chair, Dr. Jim Farison, Baylor University, as vice chair (and

Conference Session

Educational Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

engineeringstudents at U.S. institutions, it was not feasible to randomly sample individual students. Instead,sampling was done by institution using a stratified approach based on institutionalcharacteristics. Once the institutions were selected, the student population at each school wasdivided into subpopulations (or strata) for recruitment (see Donaldson & Sheppard (2008)6 for adetailed description of the APPLES2 sampling plan). Partnership with North Carolina A&TInstitutional recruitment for the national APPLES research began in mid-2007 with invitationletters sent to each institution’s dean as well as a special session held at the annual meeting of theAmerican Society of Engineering Education in June of 2007. As part of the

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest Kim, University of San Diego; Thomas Schubert, University of San Diego

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Design in Engineering Education

≠ Constructing electronic circuits and verifying performance characteristics experimentally. ≠ Writing a PCB test plan with verification test procedures.III. Schematic CaptureThe goal of the laboratory experience was to design a PCB for a simplified discrete transistorversion of the 741 operational amplifier. The design chosen is shown in Figure 1. The designalso allowed exploration of the operation of the different segments of the operational amplifierdesign. Figure 1. 741 Operational Amplifier Equivalent CircuitWhile the schematic is complete, capturing the schematic requires that: ≠ Component geometries must be included in the captured schematic to allow seamless interface to the PCB layout software ≠ Inputs to and

Conference Session

Innovation and Measuring Success in Graduate Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

determine where a change is needed andcommunicate it to team members and other stakeholders. The leader and his or her teamformulate a strategic plan to implement a vision, create metrics and enable the team to self-assesstheir progress1, 7, 8, 11, 15-17. During the implementation a leader deals with technological,economic, political and regulatory risks. He or she needs self-confidence and self-efficacygained through a depth and breadth of knowledge in addition to past experiences7.Leadership requires lifelong learning because the implementation of a vision often requiresknowledge or skills that the team, including the leader, may not possess7, 13, 18. The leader’s jobis to identify the skills that are lacking and find a way to acquire them. In

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Backer, San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

our project by selecting two high schools, Silver Creek and Mount Pleasant, in theEast Side Union High School District to participate in our program. We held community forumsat both high schools to meet with the parents and answer any questions they had. Research showsthat students are more likely to pursue computing disciplines if they are encouraged by theirparents13 14. One of the co-PIs for this project, Dr. Julio Garcia, is a native Spanish speaker. Hetook the lead in presenting this project to Hispanic parents and community members. The ProjectDirector also attended the meeting in addition to the high school club advisors. Figure 1. Timeline for the SVCC Completion Date Planning Tasks January 2009 ≠ Select two high

Conference Session

Design in BME Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Robert Dennis, University of North Carolina; Charles Finley, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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Biomedical

roomassistants (TAs) staff the lab in the afternoonsand early evenings, as well as on weekends to coincide with student’s needs.This laboratory includes a separate, locked machining room with controlled access (figure 2).The room has a fusion deposition modeler (FDM, Stratasys Dimension) and laser cutter(Universal Laser Systems). We plan to add a computer numerical controlled (CNC) mill in thenear future. Students only have access to this room under supervision of a TA or facultymember.In the rare case that these machining tools are not sufficient, students have limited access tomachining equipment in a BME research lab, which is professionally staffed, as well as a fee-for-service machine shop in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.Courses A. BME

Conference Session

"Green" Topics in Architectural Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Architectural

-term efficiencies and comfort. The study conducted within the capstonecourse focus not only on the building envelope, but focus on all components, such as furnace, boiler, andfan that contribute to the improved energy performance of buildings.A comprehensive experimental study has been conducted on several residential houses, and one buildingat the University campus (regarding the University campus building the focus has been conducted onmotors efficiency and daylight control plan) to demonstrate the best ways to improve the energyefficiency, and identify the most appropriate energy conservation measures. Students have been involvedas follow: about 35 undergraduate students (ARE/ME) have been divided in groups: - Instrumentation and

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University

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Biomedical

for seniors,are presented here that involve the design of biomaterials for cartilage and bonereplacement. An assessment plan, to be executed during Spring 2011, will measurestudent mastery of learning outcomes specific to the field of biomaterials science andthose set forth by ABET for undergraduate Chemical Engineering programs. 1.  Introduction   Biomaterials have received considerable attention over the past 30 years.  A biomaterial has been defined as a material intended to interface with a biological system to evaluate, treat, augment, or replace any tissue organ or function in the body (1).  Therefore, the study of biomaterials encompasses the study of materials science, medicine, and biology. It is estimated that over 11 million

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University, Goodwin College of Professional Studies, Engineering Technology Program

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Engineering Technology

zero) emission of greenhouse and hazardous gases. These generation devices can beused in stand-alone configuration or be connected to the power network for grid reinforcement.Given the rapid progress in RES&DG development and utilization, there will be a great need fortrained professionals with adequate knowledge in this area to be able to plan, design and operateRES&DG systems, evaluate their performance, and perform analytic evaluation of their impacton power systems to which they are connected4-7. In response to the above need, a graduate andsenior level course on alternative energy and distributed generation (AEDG) was developed inthe Engineering Technology program at our university. This course is based on a multi-sourcerenewable

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Roch Inst of Tech; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

. Projects start early in the course and are expected to beworked on in teams within and outside of the class time with formal, more organized coverage oftopics such as team behavior/management, project planning, and technical content within theclass time. Mentoring outside the classroom is accomplished not only by office hours but also byupper class students hired as lab assistants and teaching assistants (TA’s). Usually, the processof successfully completing a project is more important than the project itself with a strongemphasis on creativity and critical thinking. This methodology is repeated in several courseswithin each of the phases of the program which provides several opportunities for the student tobe involved in the integrating