Conference Session

Curriculum Development & Assessment in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Miron, University of Cincinnati; Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Pradosh Ray, Tuskegee University

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Nuclear and Radiological

this field. In addition, we believe that the hands-on experience onrunning appropriate codes and the section on environmental site analysis and regulations isunique not only to historically black colleges and universities but also to US academic programsthat teach core curricula and research programs on this subject.The contents of the first course are described below. The second course is now in the process ofdevelopment.1. Introduction to Radiological Engineering and Waste Management a. Atoms and Chemistry – Elements of the periodic table and their characteristic properties as related to wastes; Isotopes and radiation emitted by waste – 2 lectures b. Radioactivity – The process of radioactive decay; Half-life and activity

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Beckman, University of Pittsburgh; Gena Kovalcik, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Ries, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Laura Schaefer, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Environmental Engineering

University of Pittsburgh. He received a B. Arch. Degree from Pratt Institute and M.S. and Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Ries’ primary research work is focused on improving the environmental performance of buildings, with a concentration on environmental impact assessment methods, indoor environmental quality, lighting, thermal comfort, and benefit-cost analysis of high-performance building systems. Page 11.331.1Laura Schaefer, University of Pittsburgh Laura Schaefer is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her M.S. and

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

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Industrial Engineering

Education: Analysis of Alternative Implementations of a NewFirst-Year Curriculum at Texas A & M University,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 89, No. 3, pp. 315-322.5. Huband, F. L. (1998), “How do you Measure Success? Designing Effective Process for Assessing Engineering Education,” ASEE Publications, Washington D. C.6. Juran, J. M. & Godfrey, A. B. (1999), “Juran’s Quality Handbook,” McGraw-Hill, New York, Fifth Edition.7. Kemenade, E. V. & Garre, P. (2000), “Teach What You Preach: Higher Education and Business: Partners en Route to Quality,” Quality Progress, Vol. 33, No. 9, pp. 33-39.8. Lamprecht, J. L. (1992), “ISO 9000: Preparing for Registration,” ASQC Quality Press, Milwaukee.9. Lohmann

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Chong Shen; Zhongwei Zhang; David Lai

model such asDiffServ. Future works include the further exploration into wireless networks and the correspondTCP, AQM and other algorithms. 9References [1] Joseph Bergin, Thomas L. Naps, Constance G. Bland, Stephen J. Hartley, Mark A. Holliday, Pamela B. Lawhead, John Lewis, Myles F. McNally, Christopher H. Nevison, Cheng Ng, and George J. Pothering, Java resources for computer science instruction, SIGCUE Outlook 26 (1998), no. 4, 14–34. [2] Christopher M. Boroni, Frances W. Goosey, Michael T. Grinder, and Rockford J. Ross, A paradigm shift! the internet, the web, browsers, java and the future of computer science education, SIGCSE ’98: Proceedings of the twenty-ninth SIGCSE

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susannah Howe, Smith College; Jessica Wilbarger, Smith College

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Design in Engineering Education

surveying innovations in capstone design education, modeling systems in biological applications, and analyzing genetic drift in insects. She hopes to pursue a career in sustainable and renewable energy in developing nations. Page 11.4.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 2005 National Survey of Engineering Capstone Design CoursesAbstractThis work details a survey of engineering capstone design courses nationwide conducted in2005. The survey is a follow-up to one conducted in 1994 by Todd et al.1, reprising thequestions of its predecessor plus requesting additional information. The 2005 survey

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Innovation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

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Manufacturing

the laboratory modules developed and taught inthe design and manufacturing courses that are expected to meet the following ABET’s EC-2000“a” through “k” requirements such as: b) ability to design and conduct experiments as well as toanalyze and interpret data; c) ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desiredneeds; d) ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; and g) ability to communicateeffectively, as well as the Mercer University’s learning objectives such as: critical thinking,application of technology, knowledge integration, knowledge application, and written and oralcommunication. Selected results from student team projects are also presented, analyzed, anddiscussed

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Sumpter, Purdue University; Deborah Follman, Purdue University; Mica Hutchison, Purdue University

beliefs (i.e. how they interpret and weight thesefactors when forming their beliefs). Through such work, aspects of the learningenvironment that affect student self-efficacy can be identified and interventionsdeveloped to promote student self-efficacy, and thus achievement and persistence, in thefield of engineering.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank P.K. Imbrie for his cooperation and support of the studyand the reviewers for their feedback.References 1. Bandura, A. Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control, New York: W. H. Freeman and Company, 1997. 2. Lent, R. W., Brown, S. D., Schmidt, J., Brenner, B., Lyons, H., and Treistman, D., "Relation of Contextual Supports and Barriers to Choice Behavior in Engineering

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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olu Fasesan, Texas Tech University; Segun Ogunsanya, Texas Tech University; Lloyd Heinze, Texas Tech University

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Environmental Engineering

ComparisonSystems for lead and tail slurries Normal or proposed Weig Cost/ft ht 3 utilization (lb/ga (dollar l) s)Dry Blended C + 2% CaCl2 Case B 14.8 7.54Dry Blended Class C + 4% Bentonite + 2% Shallow Case A lead 13.5 6.15CaCl2Dry blended Class C + 3% sodium Case A and C lead 11.9 5.18metasilicate + 2% CaCl2Class C + 0.7 gps LSS + 2% CaCl2 Case A and C lead 12.5 5.92Class C + 0.65 gps LSS + 2% CaCl2 Shallow Case A or 13.5

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Christie, Loyola Marymount University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

potential: Science and engineering at thecrossroads,” American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Washington,DC.1991.Barrett, C. “Skilled engineers are developed, not born,” Electronic Engineering Times, October30, 1997, pp. 284-288.Culotta, E. “Scientists of the future: Jumping high hurdles,” Science. 1992, 228, pp. 1208-1213.Culotta, E. “Trying to Change the Face of Science”, Science, Nov. 12, 1993, vol. 262, pp.1089-1090.Clewell, B. C., Anderson, B., & Thorpe, M.E., Breaking the barriers: Helping female andminority students succeed in mathematics and science. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass Publishers,1992.Malcom, S., Hall, P., & Brown, J., “The Double Bind, the Price of Being a MinorityFemale in Science.” American

Conference Session

Curricula of the Past, Present, and Future

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristina Pomales-Garcia, University of Michigan; Yili Liu, University of Michigan; Virginia Soto, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

other participants wrote specifically that up-to-date technology was associated withexcellence.Another component of excellence that five participants of this study mentioned, was the issue ofcommunity, four of whom also ranked it as one of the five most important issues regardingexcellence in engineering education. The ideas that were summarized under community were interms of contributing and impacting the community, having excellence in the educationalcommunity and in its people/students/peers, and having a community of engineers. Closelyexamining the definition of the word “community” on the dictionary 23 we can find thefollowing: (a) unified body of individuals; (b) the people with common interests living in aparticular area; (c) an

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Joshua Roberts, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

, electronics, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. He serves as a member of the Emerging Technologies and Workforce Development Advisory Committee.Joshua Roberts, Drexel University Joshua C. Roberts is a Masters Degree candidate in Library and Information Science at Drexel University. He is also the Information Services Technician for Science and Engineering at W.W. Hagerty Library. Page 11.894.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University

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Environmental Engineering

presentations more meaningful: (a) present the material, (b)personalize the material, and (c) allow students to interact with the material. Waller 6 suggesteddeveloping procedures to elicit immediate feedback from students on lecture clarity. Sheindicated that there appears to be value added to the learning process by briefly reviewing pointsand assessing current understanding. Additionally, student input can provide guidance for initialinformation to be explored in the next lecture. Turns, et al. 7, detailed the need for instructors tobe able to generate robust, valid and informative descriptions of what students know.This research hypothesized that an entire class of students would benefit from increasedinteraction with the lecture and laboratory

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Arch Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

most important prevalent mechanism to examinethe quality of teaching and effectiveness of professors. A research study was conducted in SPSUConstruction Department to examine the teaching effectiveness. The spatial transferability of thefaculty evaluation mechanisms, without regard to spatial socio-cultural differences, is discussedin this study based on the collected data and following a thorough literature review. It was foundthat the ratings of a large percentage of construction students were positively influenced whentheir exam grades were inflated; the entire course material was not covered during the semester;a project was not assigned to the course; and students were allowed to arrive late as well asabsent from class from time to time

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

“sage on the stage.”The LITEE team has developed videos and instructor manuals that illustrate how this changehappens. Professional development activities that inform engineering educators about thesematerials are essential to encourage them to change the role they play in the classroom.(b) Hands-on Analysis of a Case Study: Instructors need to be able to learn new instructionalmethodologies without being intimidated. The LITEE workshops provide an ideal mechanismfor faculty to work together and perform a hands-on analysis of a case study.(c) Recognition for Implementing Case Studies in Classrooms: The implementation of casestudies in a classroom requires a major investment of time and effort from faculty members, whoare used to traditional

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Susan Powers, Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

4. Broader global perspective Unit 2: Exploring Solutions to Energy Problems 5. Summarize the “problem,” define problem solving approach and semester project 6. Conservation a. Home energy audit activity b. Light bulb activity (heat and light from CFB vs. incandescent) 7. Alternative energy systems a. Introduce energy sources / conversions (fossil fuel demo) b. Energy forms and states (puzzle activity, household item activity) c. Energy systems (internet research, flow chart diagramming activity) d. Efficiency of Conversions (Lego motor activity, including calculations) Unit 3: Physical Models of Energy Systems 8

Conference Session

Integrating H&SS in Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

. Coast Guard station phone numbers for thecanoeists.The students learned the value of proper communication. They worked closely with theLawrence Tech Bureau of News and Media Affairs throughout the project. The media in localcommunities was alerted to aid in the publicity of the expedition. Also, a flyer was produced(see Appendix B), and a website was developed and maintained at Lawrence Tech for generalinformation, fundraising, and for updates on the trip (in the form of a journal).Communication skills were further practiced by the students with another major component ofthe project; public oral presentations with the aid of PowerPoint were delivered by students andfaculty along the route. Many organizations, such as state parks, museums

Conference Session

New Horizons in Academic Integrity

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trevor Harding, Kettering University; Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

influenced most directly by a) the student’s perception that his/her peers engage in unethicalbehavior (peer behavior), b) the extent to which the student reports engaging in prior high schoolcheating (prior behavior), c) the frequency with which a student perceives that they are temptedto engage in unethical behavior (frequency of temptation), and d) the context of the unethicalbehavior (e.g. cheating on a test versus cheating on a computer program; or stealing officesupplies versus falsifying quality assurance documents). These primary relationships(Relationships #1 - 4) to the final decision are shown in Figure 1 as solid arrows. The frequencyof temptation (which seems to be a fairly central variable) was also related to prior behavior,peer

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Sanjay Kumar, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Dinesh Kumar, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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International

. Burton P.C.M., “Quasi Interactive Video Production as a Teaching, Marketing and Retention Tool,” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.2. Bauman, E.J., Jurgens D.E., “Undergraduate Electrical Engineering via Tutored Video Instruction,” Frontiers in Education Conference, 1994, pp 460-463.3. Long, B., Schenk S., “The Digital Filmmaking Handbook,” Charles River Media, 2002 Page 11.1058.7

Conference Session

Innovative Instruction Strategies

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Lambright, Savannah State University

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Mathematics

equations.Students must be taught the fundamentals of developing and solving these numericalapproximations by hand. However, theory must be combined with technology and hands onpractice to emphasize the need for tools such as Matlab and Excel in solving engineeringproblems through numerical approximations. By implementing such tools in the classroom,students sharpen their programming and analytical thinking skills. In addition, students canexperience the need for and the power of these tools in solving real world problems and use theexperience to creatively think of newer ways to solve engineering problems.References[1] Hanselman, D., and Littlefield, B., “Mastering MATLAB 7: A Comprehensive Tutorial andReference”, Prentice Hall Publishers.[2] Chapra, S.C

Conference Session

Faculty Reward System Reform Duplicate Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Depew, Purdue University; Niaz Latif, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Albert McHenry, Arizona State University; Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Ronald Bennett, University of St. Thomas; Mohammad Noori, California State Polytechnic University; Jay Snellenberger, Rolls-Royce; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce

2006-392: FACULTY REWARD SYSTEM REFORM: BEGINNING PHASE II -REVISITING THE NEED FOR UNIVERSITY CHANGE TO ADVANCEPROFESSIONAL GRADUATE EDUCATION FOR ENGINEERING PRACTICEAND TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIPDennis Depew, Purdue University Dennis R. Depew is dean of the college of technology, Purdue UniversityNiaz Latif, Purdue University Niaz Latif is professor and department head, department of industrial technology, college of technology at Purdue UniversityGary Bertoline, Purdue University Gary Bertoline is professor and associate vice president of information technology, Purdue UniversityDonald Keating, University of South Carolina Donald A. Keating is assocaite professor of mechanical engineering

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mica Hutchison, Purdue University; Deborah Follman, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

intervention techniques for the promotion of positive self-efficacy beliefs among students, aimed at ultimately increasing their achievement, success, andretention.Bibliography1. Bandura, A., Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control, W. H. Freeman and Company, New York, 1997.2. Pajares, F., "Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Academic Settings," Review of Educational Research, vol. 66, no. 4, 1996,pp. 543-578.3. Lent, R. W., S. D. Brown, J. Schmidt, B. Brenner, H. Lyons and D. Treistman, "Relation of ContextualSupports and Barriers to Choice Behavior in Engineering Majors: Test of Alternative Social Cognitive Models,"Journal of Counseling Psychology, vol. 50, no. 4, 2003, pp. 458-465.4. Schaefers, K. G., D. L. Epperson and M. M. Nauta, "Women's Career Development

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

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International

specialcategories will be pointed out to the employment concerned students.The goal of this study is to motivate and lure interested students to enroll in engineering andtechnology majors in order to avoid technical labor shortage crisis that the nation demands anddeserves.IntroductionThe problem of reduced enrollment and the consequent drop of the B. S. degrees since 1985points to a potential shortage of engineers and technologists in the near future causing harm andstagnation to the industry. It is also established that the monumental growth and sweepingchanges in engineering and technology will keep on shaping our society throughout the 21stcentury as we have already entered into economic globalization1. It is the concern of the

Conference Session

Curriculum for Green Materials

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Blair London, California Polytechnic State University; Richard Savage, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

, 2004). Page 11.763.72 www.abet.org/3 www.sustainablemeasures.com/Training/Indicators/Def-Br1.html4 www.mate.calpoly.edu5 www.nspe.org/ethics/eh1-cred.asp6 “How to Save the Earth,” TIME August 26, 2002.7 “How to End Poverty,” TIME March 14, 2005.8 Fairley, P., “Hybrids’ Rising Sun,” Technology Review April 2004: 34.9 Voss, D., “A Fuel Cell in Your Phone,” Technology Review November 2001: 68.10 Fairley, P., “Solar on the Cheap,” Technology Review January/February 2002: 48.11 Taubes, G., “Whose Nuclear Waste?” Technology Review, January/February 2002: 60.12 Lemley, B., “Lovin’ Hydrogen,” Discover November 2001: 53.13 Wald, M

Conference Session

Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walid Elshorbagy, United Arab Emirates University; Mir Azam, Chuden_Cti; Kouichi Taguchi, Chuden-Cti; Tetsuya Ichikawa, Chuden_Cti; tomohiko terasawa, Chuden_Cti

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Ocean and Marine

., Barker, B. L., and Akbar A. M. 1988. Modeling tidal transport in the Arabian Gulf. Journal of Waterway, Port, coastal and Ocean Engineering, Vol 111(4), 455-471.12. Chao, S-Y., Kao, T.W. and Al-Hajri, K.R. (1992). A numerical investigation of circulation in the Arabian Gulf. Journal of Geophysical Research (C. Oceans), 97 (C7), 11219-11236.13. Lardner, R. W., Al-Rabeh, Gunay, N., Hossain, M, Reynolds R. M. and Lehr, W. J. (1993). “Computation of residual flow in the Gulf using the Mt Mitchell Data and the KFUPM/RI hydrodynamic model.” Marine Pollution Bulletin. Vol-27, 61-70.14. Johns, W.E. and Olson, D.B. 1998. Observations of seasonal exchange through the Strait of Hormuz. Oceanography, 11 (2), 58.15. Blain, C. A., 2000

Conference Session

Contemporary Instrumentation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Rajai, Northern Kentucky University; Hank Javan, University of Memphis; Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Horold Wiebe, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

nanotechnology is being adopted in undergraduatecurricula, teaching MEMS instrumentation becomes more relevant to the engineeringtechnology programs.Bibliography1. Graduate Bulletin, The University of Memphis, 1001-2003.2. H. Javan, B. Pappas, "Simulating Transistor Characteristics", Proceeding of the International Association of Science and Technology Development, Modeling and Simulation, pp. 60-63, 2000. Page 11.471.103. H. javan, A. Crawford, "Computer Aided Instrumentation Design", ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2001.Page 11.471.11

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Ncube, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

for PLTW students compared to non-PLTW students? b. What are the high school graduation rates? c. What the ISTEP scores for PLTW students? d. What is the grade point average for PLTW students 4. Post-Secondary Education a. What is the enrollment rate for PLTW students in post-secondary education b. How many dual-credits do PLTW students have upon enrolment into 2 or 4 year post secondary institutions? c. What degree programs are PLTW students enrolled in? − Engineering, − Engineering Technology, and − Other courses? d. What are the retention and persistence rates for PLTW students in chosen majors

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Patricia McNerney, University of Cincinnati; Suzanne Soled, University of Cincinnati; Kelly Obarski, University of Cincinnati; Mingming Lu, University of Cincinnati; Richard Miller, University of Cincinnati; Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Heng Wei, University of Cincinnati; Thaddeus Fowler, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

research she has specialized in air sampling and compositional analysis of aerosols, and the characterization of diesel particulate matter.Richard Miller, University of Cincinnati RICHARD A. MILLER, Ph.D, Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC. Dr. Miller teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in civil engineering materials, structural engineering. His main research focus is concrete materials, prestressed and reinforced concrete, and testing and evaluation of structures and bridges.Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati DANIEL B. OERTHER, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC. Dr. Oerther teaches graduate and undergraduate

Conference Session

Women & New Faculty Development

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eve Riskin, University of Washington; Kate Quinn, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington

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Women in Engineering

ouradministrators to bring forth the type of institutional transformation which will benefit allfaculty. References1. Bennett, J.B. and D.J. Figuli, Enhancing departmental leadership: the roles of the chairperson. 1990, New York: American Council on Education, MacMillan Publishing.2. Lucas, A., Leading Academic Change. 2000, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.3. Gmelch, W.H. and V.D. Miskin, Changing an Academic Department. 1995, Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.4. Wolverton, M., et al., The Changing Nature of the Academic Deanship. 2001, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.5. Etzkowitz, H., C. Kemelgor, and B. Uzzi, Athena Unbound: The Advancement of Women in

Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

High Computer question (linear fit)B+ Yes Yes High HandA- Yes Yes Medium CalculatorB+ All but one Partially High Computer (simultaneous equations)B Yes Yes High HandThese results were correlated with experience in the freshman engineering class where studentswere asked to take experimental data, find a linear fit to the data and discuss the quality of the fit(taken directly from the Algebra II

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University; Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Frome, P. and Bell, K. (2005). VisTE final evaluation report. (RTI Project Number 08423.000). Raleigh, NC: RTI International: Center for Research in Education.9. Bodner, G. M. and Guay, R. B. (1997). The Purdue visualization of rotations test. The Chemical Educator. 2 (4), 38.10. Fleming, N. (2001). VARK: A guide to learning styles. Retrieved January 10, 2006 from http://www.vark- learn.com/english/page.asp?p=faq#What%20is%20VARK11. National Science Education Standards. (1996). Washington, DC: National Academy Press.12. Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. (2000). Reston, VA: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics