Conference Session

Identity Formation and Engineering Cultures

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Duane Reedy, University of Maryland, College Park; David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

: Engineering identity formation is not simply the result of technical knowledgeacquisition, but also that of enculturation. Both processes are intricately linked to the places (i.e.,physical infrastructures) in which they unfold such as laboratories, classrooms, communal areas,and other engineering spaces on a university campus. Places act as a conduit for engineeringenculturation, as it is within these settings that students are inundated with value-laden symbols& representations, participate in engineering activities and rituals, and are expected to adopt andembody dominant engineering mindsets and attitudes towards technical problem solving.Recognizing that the physical infrastructure of a place can serve as a tangible manifestation ofbroader

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Walters, University of Washington; Kayt Frisch, George Fox University; Zaher Kmail, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Chris Sharp, George Fox University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

fields [4], [5], [6].In recent years, course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) have been gainingpopularity as a way to engage undergraduate students in authentic scientific inquiry on a largescale [7]. While CUREs have many similarities to traditional laboratory courses or courseresearch projects, the work students do as part of a CURE is framed in a fundamentally differentway. Research projects within CUREs ideally have direct and indirect impact on the broaderscientific community and offer students the opportunity to share study findings with externalstakeholders [8]. Consequently, CUREs represent an overlap between the triumvirate of studentlearning, stakeholder impact, and promotion of a faculty’s research program.In this work

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeleine Andrawis, South Dakota State University

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Electrical and Computer

discussion with a colleague or two, then answer the clicker question a second time. Page 22.1606.3 Incorporate the use of multimedia software, CAEME (Computer Applications in Electromagnetics Education) 13, to help students visualize the abstract concepts in the course such as wave propagation, reflection, transmission line matching, and others. Display a virtual laboratory experiment to demonstrate an idea or a physical phenomenon. This is frequently done using the CAEME simulation software package. Show in-class videos to introduce basic concepts in addition to historical facts about their discoveries.Results of using Active

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Van Arsdale, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University

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Electrical and Computer

not strictly rely on any specific course astudent may have taken, but on understanding of electrical phenomena, similar tomechanical aptitude tests rely on understanding of mechanical devices.ProcedureThere were 174 students in an introductory electrical and computer engineeringlaboratory course who participated in this study. This lab introduces students tothe basic instruments used in electrical and computer engineering and it is the firstexposure to the electrical or computer engineering laboratory that studentsreceive. The class is typically composed of 16 students that work individually onassignments that teach how to take measurements, construct circuits and useoscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, and DC power

Conference Session

ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Regina Leffers, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-706: THE COLUMBIA CITY TRAILHEAD: A COLLABORA-TIVE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE EX-PERIENCEBarry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Dupen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). He has 9 years’ experience as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and ma- terials laboratory manager in the automotive industry. His primary interests lie in materials engineering, mechanics, and engineering technology education. He is an experienced contra dance caller.M. Regina Leffers, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Regina Leffers, Ph.D. is the Director of the Center for the Built Environment and

Conference Session

ETD Design III: Materials and Metallurgy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir M. Atiqullah, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

finally perform a range ofcreep experiments on the tester. The data on creep rates and times to failure conform to thehypothesis that these would be affected proportionately as stress and temperature are changed.Not only the design and operation of the tester gave the students high level of creep awarenessand knowledge but also the tester and the experimental process now provide opportunities forgenerating experimental creep data for design and research purposes. The design groiup and theresearch students were all very enthusiastic to be part of such a novel laboratory experience. Afew upgrading ideas are being considered for improving the functioning, monitoring, and utilityof the tester.IntroductionProbably the least discussed failure modes in

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos A. Ortiz, Southern Polytechnic State University; Timothy W. Zeigler, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

plus five new elective courses. The proposed curriculum was approved by theundergraduate curriculum committee for implementation in the 2010-2011 academic year. Thenew curriculum for the civil engineering technology program is presented in Table 2.The new curriculum in its required technical core provides the students with academicbackground to perform analysis and design in three areas of civil engineering, and allows them toselect a concentration to enhance their knowledge in specific subjects. Courses were modified toprovide more emphasis on practice and application of technology. Laboratory experiences wereadded to several courses to provide time for added learning in standard design, testing andtechnology applicationIndustrial Advisory

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wes Stone, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

portion of the laser micromachiningresearch complemented the courses he took as an undergraduate, the exposure to lasers andpiezoelectric materials provided a broader exposure to the field. The ET students in this programare exposed to sensors that use piezoelectric materials, but they do not get the opportunity tomachine those materials in the laboratory. Page 22.1652.3Overview of Laser Machining CenterAcquired from Oxford Lasers in England, the Oxford Lasers Micro-Machining Center (seeFigure 1) was introduced for precision machining and part marking of materials ranging frompolymers to high-tech super-alloys. Figure 1: Oxford

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Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Ogai Ahmadi, Kabul University, Afghanistan

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International

, supported by tutorials and laboratory work. d. The resistance of senior academics to change their academic practices is another major challenge that needs to be addressed, e. The lack of suitable accrediting bodies that evaluate the programmes, recommend methods of delivery, ensure appropriate qualification of academics and ensure the universities are equipped with appropriate facilities. f. Integration of experimental work with theory needs to be at the core of the curriculums to overcome the lack of appropriate practical skills in the industry.7.1. Further RecommendationsThe education system in Afghanistan has been misused for political short-term gains

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Baxter-Baines, Rowan University; Caitlin Nicole Dillard, Rowan University; Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1049: DRUG DELIVERY EDUCATION USING MICROSPHERETECHNOLOGYStephanie Farrell, Rowan University Stephanie Farrell is an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. Prior to joining Rowan in 1998, she was an assistant professor in Chemical Engineering and adjunct professor in Biomed- ical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. She received her Bachelor’s, MS, and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, Stevens Institute of Technology, and New Jersey Institute of Technology, respectively. Stephanie’s educational interests are in laboratory develop- ment and experiential learning, particularly in the areas of biomedical and sustainable engineering.Caitlin

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for Undergraduate Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna K. S., St.Joseph's College, Bangalore, Department of English; Amithraj Amavasai

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

labs: The following laboratory experiments wereused: (1) measuring sound pollution at various locations around the university campus anddeveloping a route map that exposes pedestrians to the lowest level of noise pollution, (2)measuring pH levels of various acids and bases and applying the knowledge to the real lifeproblem of acid rain, and (3) measuring energy levels of various materials and applying theknowledge to the real life problem of saving energy in the student‘s own home andtransportation.Use of charts and equations: This strategy consisted of mastering chart reading, distinguishingthe difference between charts and equations, and developing intellectual sensitivity to thelimitations of equations such as not using them with a black

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

FSC referencelibrarians on print and electronic resources (CDs, Web Sites, and databases) in thecurricular areas being developed.(6) Fifteen of the participants will be involved in “Sustainability CurriculumDevelopment” to research, design, and develop specific curricular components,integrated or linked courses, distinctive learning experiences, new laboratory exercises,etc. in diverse areas of study. For example, one individual or small team might focus onHVAC energy management while another would develop curricula related to green roofs. Page 22.638.5 Timeline and Methods Used To Obtain ResultsMonth Activity Inform

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

Professional Engineers, and the United States Society on Dams. Rick’s research focuses on laboratory and field testing of soils and remote sensing applications within geotechnical engineering.Micah Hale, University of Arkansas Page 22.707.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Faculty and Student Involvement in a Graduate Level Civil Engineering Seminar SeriesAbstract: In an effort to establish a “community of learning” within the Civil EngineeringDepartment at the University of Arkansas, a new graduate student seminar series was created

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; John L. Falconer P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder

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NSF Grantees

potential users may be familiar withwere surveyed to gather ideas for the user interface. The goal while surveying websites was tounderstand the flow of commonly used websites in order to incorporate that information into theAIChE Concept Warehouse. Once data were collected regarding the user needs an initial list offeatures and functionality was made and a draft website was constructed. The draft website wasthen used in focus group testing. Feedback from the focus group was then incorporated into therevised draft website.AcknowledgementsThe authors gratefully acknowledge support from the National Science Foundation’s Course,Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement Program, under the grant NSF 1023099,“Collaborative Research: Integration of Conceptual

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Punit Deotale, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1996: DESIGN OF PROBLEM SOLVING ENVIRONMENT FORAUTOMATED SYSTEM INTEGRATION EDUCATIONSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano man- ufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in the areas of

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1999 Annual Conference

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S. Andrew Hale; Roger Rohrbach; Larry Stikeleather; John Parsons; James Young; Susan M. Blanchard

to increasethe application of basic principles of fluid and heat transfer to biomedical applications andconsequently to reduce the application of these same principles to agricultural situations. Thishas primarily been accomplished through the semester long special projects rather than withchanges in the organization of the lectures or laboratory periods.Prior to 1997, special projects were assigned which integrated the concepts of resistance to flowthrough a system, performance of pumps or fans, heat transfer, and psychrometrics through aproblem involving a batch grain drying system. Beginning in 1997, the emphasis of the specialproblem was shifted to a study of the flow of blood through the human vascular system, theperformance of the

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1999 Annual Conference

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Michio Tsutsui

), Battelle Pacific-Northwest National Laboratories (3), and other companies (2)who took the first-year and second-year Japanese courses through the University ofWashington’s distance learning program. The main purpose of this survey was to find out whatthose professionals wanted to do using their Japanese skills. The survey asked the subjects howoften they meet business people from Japan or in Japan, how and how often they communicatewith Japanese people in either Japanese or English, and what professional duties or tasks theyperform, or want to perform, using their Japanese skills.The following is a summary of the survey responses.(1) How often the survey subjects meet business people from Japan or in Japan: rarely: 13

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1999 Annual Conference

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Marcus Huggans; Nystrom Hal

Education, April,pp. 18-23.5. Felder recommends this method to improve our effectiveness.MARCUS HUGGANSDr. Huggans is a Technical Sales Associate at Texas Instruments Inc. where he is training to market and sell digitalsignal processors to the mass market customers, and also develop effective platforms for employees’ Internet jobtraining. He obtained his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla, his M.S. and Ph.D. inEngineering Management from University of Missouri-Rolla. His research interests are learning theory, distanceeducation, MOT, sales and marketing. He has worked at numerous Fortune 500 companies which include TexasInstruments Inc., 3M Company, and AT&T Bell Laboratories. An added honor was the experience he

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1999 Annual Conference

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Patrick Devens

engineers. Thenet result is a positive, efficient, and effective learning environment.Bibliography1. “MATLAB”, MATrix LABoratory, is a trademark of The Mathworks, Inc..2. “TK Solver”, Tool Kit Solver, is a trademark of Universal Technical Systems, Inc..3. “MS Excel”, Microsoft Excel, is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.4. “Mathematica” is a trademark of Wolfram Research, Inc..5. “Mechanical Desktop” is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc..6. Joe King, Engineer’s ToolKit, MATLAB 5.0 for Engineers, Addison-Wesley Select Edition (1998)PATRICK DEVENSPat Devens is a professor at VPI & SU and teaches computer-aided-design, programming, and engineeringfundamentals. He received his B.S. at the United States Military Academy and M.S. in Civil Engineering

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1999 Annual Conference

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Gary Patterson

traditional and well established model for its curriculum, maintainedwell equipped laboratories, and was well funded, the preparation was aimed at showing theevaluator that those things were true. Preparation could be accomplished in a spring and asummer. For Criteria 2000, however, some non-traditional expectations have been added whichmake the preparation for a visit a bit more demanding. That preparation may now require severalyears and should be considered to be a continuous process. Preparation for the visit falls into seven broad categories:1. Formulate and publish educational objectives.2. Implement assessment methods to measure how well objectives are met.3. Revise curricular, administrative, and other processes so that

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1999 Annual Conference

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Donald Mahoney; Brent Young; William Svrcek

classical methods withcomputer simulation. Jeffrey et al7 developed a successful simulation education module, but itwas only a single laboratory in process control course. In this paper we outline and evaluate theactual implementation of such a real time approach to process control9.III. Real Time ApproachUnlike mechanical and electromechanical systems, chemical processes are characterized by highdegrees of non-linearity, process interactions, and substantial dead time. Additionally, due tothese non-idealities, chemical process control demands to be addressed with a multivariable andplant-wide view. As such, applying classical techniques to chemical process control is a bit likeusing a wrench to do a hammer’s work. In an ideal world, the chemical

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1999 Annual Conference

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Matthew Y. Lee; Jiang Li

Internet is available.The PROJECT is designed for demonstration of undergoing research projects with pictures andpresentations including project design (literature review, scope, methodology and expectedresults), laboratory information (device or equipment) and project discussions (online talks orseminars). This part allows student to involve current projects and to initiate new senior projectswhich are one of the requirements for graduation in the Department of Civil Engineering.Further improvement of the web site teaching will concentrate on the design for onlineassignments such as homework, quiz and comprehensive exams. Technically speaking, in thedesign of pages themselves, HyperText Markup Language (HTML) has been utilized.Embedded also are

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1999 Annual Conference

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J. Darrell Gibson; Patricia Brackin

. is from Georgia Institute of Technology in MechanicalEngineering. She has also been an Associate Professor at Christian Brothers University. Her industrial experienceincludes Oak Ridge National Laboratories and Chicago Bridge and Iron. She is a registered professional engineer. Page 4.499.6

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1999 Annual Conference

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Gordon Silverman

both practical andtheoretical issues in Computer Engineering. Topics include: Basic laboratory science; Math;Humanities; Electrical Networks and Systems; Electronics; Digital Systems andMicrocomputers; Programming Concepts; Data Structures and Algorithms; Operating SystemPrinciples. A representative program, similar to one developed at Manhattan College andrecently registered with the Department of Higher Education of the State of New York is shownbelow (in its topical form): Representative Computer Engineering Curriculum Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 Sem 8 Calc Calc Calc Diff. Eq. CompE CompE CompE CompE

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1999 Annual Conference

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Chris Cox; R. Bruce Robinson

tanks, pumps, and diurnal flow patterns. They must estimate flows forthe nodes in the sample section and properly input node and pipe data. A 24" by 36" map ofthe system showing major pipes and node numbers is given to each team, and AutoCAD files ofthe system topography, building locations, and pipe locations and sizes are made available in acomputer laboratory. Figure 3 shows a typical AutoCAD file that the students can access. Thestudents are also given size and location data for the tanks and several points off the pumpcurves which they must convert to the required EPANET input format. A portion of the Page 4.116.3EPANET input file is

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1999 Annual Conference

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Gregory P. Starr

electronics, computer control, andmechanical design are brought together in a single project. The experience of bringing a designfrom concept to working prototype is one all too few students experience, and is valuablepreparation for subsequent education or employment. 1. Ashley, Steven, Getting a hold on mechatronics," Mechanical Engineering, May 1997. 2. Martin, F. G., and R. Sargent, The 6.270 Robot Builder's Guide," The Media Laboratory, MIT, 1992. 3. Handy Board WWW site: http: lcs.www.media.mit.edu groups el projects handy-boardGREGORY P. STARRGregory P. Starr is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque,NM. His areas of interest include robotics and digital control. Dr. Starr

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Richard Enbody

PowerPoint slides arecurrently delivered as GIF files and share the bandwidth with the RealVideo. The result is avideo lecture with slides available over a 28.8 modem which can be watched asynchronously atthe student's convenience. Supporting technologies include a WebTalk discussion forum wherestudents and faculty can carry on a discussion, and a handin program for submitting projectselectronically. Laboratories which meet live in the regular sections are done asynchronously online by students in the web-based sections. Teaching assistant office hours are handled using achat room, AOL's Instant Messenger or ICQ.An important goal of our research is to humanize asynchronous distance education. That is,insert the human component into a web-delivered

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1999 Annual Conference

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Y. S. Teplitsky; V. A. Borodulya; A. F. Hassoun; Mulchand S. Rathod; Vladimir Sheyman

Page 4.550.56. Sheyman, V., Luboshits, I.L., Tutova, E.G., Mississippi State University. At WSU, he has“Heat Exchangers of the Suspension of Matter been instrumental in starting four new 5undergraduate and a graduate program. Heestablished student chapters of SME and TauAlpha Pi and is the founding leader of theProfessional Order of Engineering Technology. His prior appointments include StateUniversity of New York at Binghamton,Tuskegee University, Jet Propulsion Laboratory,and IBM. A registered Professional Engineer,he is active in ASME, SME, ASHRAE, andASEE. He has served as a Commissioner on theTAC of ABET. A holder of numerouspublications and inventions, he is

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1999 Annual Conference

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Y-K Lai; W. S. Chung; Billy L. Crynes

formats and our tests thus far convince us that the benefits will justifythe effort and cost. During the fall semester we do expect to find a number of problems to fix andmany ways to improve the course. Page 4.123.5We wish to free those students who are capable and able from the painful, traditional, lecture-laboratory-faculty format. Students, who are able, should be free to complete the class in less thanthe scheduled semester. Faculty should turn from lecturing their expertise to helping studentsunderstand by doing and using concepts. Those who need more teacher contact should have it.Learning Chemical Engineering Fundamentals should not

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1999 Annual Conference

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Brian K. Jennison; Glenn S. Kohne

Digital Signal Processing Laboratory Using the TMS320C30, (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1997).10. B. P. Lathi, Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems, 3rd ed. (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1998).11. Leon W. Couch II, Digital and Analog Communication Systems, 5th ed. (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice- Hall, Inc., 1997).BRIAN K. JENNISONBrian K. Jennison received the B.S.E.E. from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1986 and a Ph.D. in ElectricalEngineering from Purdue University in 1990. After working at the Johns Hopkins University Applied PhysicsLaboratory (JHU/APL) for five years investigating sonar signal processing algorithms, Dr. Jennison joined theEngineering Department at