Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Computers in Education

AC 2009-1744: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE DATASYNCHRONIZATION CASE STUDYMichael Fuller, Auburn UniversityChetan Sankar, Auburn UniversityP.K. Raju, Auburn University Page 14.409.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Design and Development of the Data Synchronization Case StudyAbstractThe Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE)at Auburn University has been developing case studies that engage students incross-disciplinary learning and require engineering and business and students ofother disciplines to work together in order to solve a common problem. The DataSynchronization case study is one of the latest case studies from LITEE, whichfocuses

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Reichle, Old Dominion University; Avery Bang, University of Colorado; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-1875: INTERNATIONAL SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS FORSENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECTSScott Reichle, Old Dominion University Scott L. Reichle is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. His prior work experience includes work within the construction industry, engineering design and approximately 10 years as an attorney handling a wide range of matters including construction law. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Old Dominion University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in New Orleans. He is also a registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Avery Bang, University of

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ardie Walser, City College of the City University of New York

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1078: CHANGING POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THE PROMOTIONOF STUDENT RETENTIONArdie Walser, City College of the City University of New York Page 14.315.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Changing Policies and Practices for the Promotion of Student Retention.AbstractThe retention of engineering students, particularly those from underrepresented groups,remains a major challenge for colleges and universities. Often when addressing this issue,colleges will develop special programs that are outside the normal operations of theinstitution. The success of these programs in improving retention and graduation ratesvary from

Conference Session

Engineering and Other Disciplines

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Anderson, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Susan Burkett, University of Alabama; Garry Warren, University of Alabama; Marcus Brown, University of Alabama; David Cordes, University of Alabama

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2009-1801: ENGINEERING COLLABORATIONS WITH LIBERAL ARTSMonica Anderson, University of AlabamaBeth Todd, University of AlabamaSusan Burkett, University of AlabamaGarry Warren, University of AlabamaMarcus Brown, University of AlabamaDavid Cordes, University of Alabama Page 14.544.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Engineering Collaborations with Liberal ArtsAbstractMeaningful engagement of engineering students with the liberal arts presents a unique set ofchallenges. This paper outlines a series of activities designed to foster collaborations betweenengineering and the liberal arts. Over the last few years, we have been engaged in a number

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-33: PARTICLE TRANSPORT, DEPOSITION, AND REMOVAL:INTEGRATION OF SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENTGoodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University Page 14.942.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Particle Transport, Deposition and Removal - Integration of Simulation and Experiment Particle transport, deposition and removal occur in many important processes inmicroelectronic, imaging and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, numerousenvironmental processes involve particles and particle processing. In the last decade,significant research progress in the areas of particle transport, deposition and removal hasbeen made. A sequences of courses

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Communication and Collaboration

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Sharp, Vanderbilt University; Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education

AC 2009-420: TWO PERSPECTIVES ON PEER REVIEWJulie Sharp, Vanderbilt University Julie E. Sharp is Associate Professor of the Practice of Technical Communication in the Vanderbilt University Engineering School. She designs and instructs combined engineering lab/technical communication courses and a technical communication course for engineering majors. A communication consultant, she has clients in industry and educational and professional organizations. She has published and presented numerous articles on communication and learning styles, including for ASEE and FIE conferences. In 2004, she earned ASEE Southeastern Section's Thomas C. Evans Award for "The Most Outstanding Paper

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Farahani, National University, San Diego; Ronald Uhlig, National University, San Diego

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Educational Research and Methods

Faculty for the Master of Science in Wireless Communications degree program. He teaches and carries out research in wireless systems, computer security, and applications of advanced technology in education. He also teaches global business. As Principal Investigator for a Hewlett-Packard Technology for Teaching – Higher Education – Grant received from HP, he is conducting research into the effectiveness of advanced technology in teaching complex information structures. He is a member of the Steering Committee for Project Inkwell (www.projectinkwell.com). Prior to joining the National University faculty, he was President/CEO, SegWave, Inc., an educational technology

Conference Session

Experiments in Remote-access Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto; Michael G. Helander, University of Toronto

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-160: THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER INTERFACE ON LEARNINGOUTCOMES IN REMOTE-ACCESS LABORATORIESM. Reza Emami, University of TorontoMichael G. Helander, University of Toronto Page 14.1209.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER INTERFACE ON LEARNING OUTCOMES IN REMOTE ACCESS LABORATORIESAbstractRemote access laboratories are increasingly being integrated into undergraduate engineeringcurricula on a global scale. Despite the vast body of literature dealing with remotely-accessiblelaboratories, the majority of papers have focused on the technical merits of a particularimplementation, rather than on the implications of

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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First-Year Programs

AC 2009-731: ENGAGING FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE: THE KEY TORETENTION?Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler Ron Welch is Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. Until 2 Jan 2007, Ron was an Academy Professor at the United States Military Academy (USMA). Ron received a BS degree in Engineering Mechanics from the USMA in 1982 and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1990 and 1999, respectively. Ronald_Welch@uttyler.edu. Page 14.537.1

Conference Session

The Ever-Changing Course

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University

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First-Year Programs

has two parallelpaths based on whether or not students are ready to take calculus. Students in the pre-calculuspath take a three course sequence (ENG1001, ENG1100, and ENG1102) that allows more timeto cover material but is equivalent to the path for calculus-ready students (ENG1101 andENG1102). This paper will focus on the development and implementation of design activitiesthat introduced students to material re-use and green engineering in ENG1001 (100 students) andENG1101 (40 students). In both classes, students designed and constructed an object thatcontained some or only post-consumer materials (i.e., trash). The activities surrounding thedesigns were vastly different between the courses. In ENG1001, students created their designs asan

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine Crocker, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Ramachandran Venkatesan, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Steven Shorlin, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Nabil Dawood, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Graduate Studies

AC 2009-1026: TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATEASSISTANTS(TOGA)Elaine Crocker, Memorial University of Newfoundland Elaine Crocker received her PhD(1980) in Education from the University of Alberta and has spent many years in different roles at the school district level. Elaine has also taught several years at the university level in curriculum and instruction. Currently, Elaine is a teaching consultant in the Instructional Development Office of Memorial University of Newfoundland where she is primarily involved in developing professional development programs for graduate students related to teaching and learning.Ramachandran Venkatesan, Memorial University of Newfoundland Ramachandran

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Design Education in Manufacturing Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaby Mohammed, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Jared May, Morehead State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-2150: APPLYING AXIOMATIC DESIGN AND KNOWLEDGE-BASEDENGINEERING TO PLASTIC DRUM DESIGNJaby Mohammed, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Jaby Mohammed is a faculty at Indiana Purdue University at Fort Wayne, IN. He received his PhD in Industrial engineering from University of Louisville in 2006. His research interest includes advanced manufacturing; design methodologies, computer aided design, six sigma, and enterprise resource planning. He is a member of IIE, ASEE,ASQ, SME, POMS, ITEA, NAIT, KAS, and Informs.Jared May, Morehead State University JARED MAY is currently a junior at Morehead State University. He is pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Women in Engineering

activities. Aftertenure, faculty members set their goal on a new prize – full professor. This has its own set ofactivities that can take up 50 to 60 hours a week or more. Faculty are often so busy putting outshort-term professional fires that they lack time or energy for long term activities, strategicplanning, advanced goal setting or reflection. Sometimes along the way faculty start to feelburned out and need a change to help them regain their enthusiasm for their chosen career.A sabbatical provides an excellent opportunity for a faculty member to re-evaluate theirprofessional and personal goals around their career. This paper will provide overview of onefaculty member’s experience with an international sabbatical. The first part will discuss

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydotta Taylor, EdVenture Group; Erika Shaffer, EdVenture Group; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-451: INCORPORATING STEM CONCEPTS IN THE CLASSROOMTHROUGH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNINGLydotta Taylor, EdVenture Group Lydotta Taylor is the President and CEO of The EdVenture Group, an educational consulting company located in Morgantown, West Virginia.Erika Shaffer, EdVenture Group Erika Shaffer is an Education Consultant with The EdVenture Group, Morgantown, West Virginia.Gary Winn, West Virginia University Gary L. Winn, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department at West Virginia University.Robin Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean for Freshman Experience in the College of Engineering and

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ifte Choudhury

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Construction

AC 2009-617: TIME-COST RELATIONSHIP FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSIN INDIAI. Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University. Dr. Choudhury has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. Page 14.1270.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Time-Cost Relationship

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Jeanne Radigan

THE ROLE OF ITERSHIPS I HIGHER EDUCATIO Jeanne Radigan jeanne.radigan@farmingdale.edu Farmingdale State College Lupton Hall - 109 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735 Abstract: Internships have become a key component in curricula at many institutions of higher education. This paper examines the role of internships in regards to the value they have to students, to the institution and to the industry (employers). Designing and

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Yumin Zhang; David Probst

Teaching Engineering for Students with Right Brain Dominance Yumin Zhang and David Probst Department of Physics and Engineering Physics Southeast Missouri State UniversityAbstractTraditionally engineering education is heavily left brain dominant; as a result, right braindominant students are discouraged from entering this field. However, this approach also causessome problems for the left brain dominant students, as the power of the right brain is not fullyutilized. In this paper we propose a more balanced approach, which can make full use of thefunctionality of both hemispheres of the human brain. Therefore, engineering education can bemore effective

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Barbara Lombardi, Universidad Simón Bolívar

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-737: TESTING OF CARBON-MONOXIDE AND CARBON-DIOXIDESENSORS WITH SIMPLE APPARATUS IN AN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONLABORATORYDale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University (1984), his M.S. from Syracuse University (1989) and his Ph.D. from Lehigh University (2000) all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in 2002, he worked with IBM Federal Sys-tems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer.Barbara Lombardi, Universidad Simón Bolívar Barbara Lombardi is a materials engineer with

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Moaveni, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Deborah Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Karen Chou, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2009-2069: PERSPECTIVES ON "CAREER AND FAMILY" ALTERNATIVESFOR FEMALE ENGINEERING FACULTYSaeed Moaveni, Minnesota State University, Mankato Saeed Moaveni is Professor of Mechanical Engineering and former Chair of Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Dr. Moaveni has over 20 years of professional experience and is a registered P.E. in New York. He is the author of two popular text books in finite element method and engineering fundamentals.Deborah Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato Deborah K. Nykanen is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her teaching, research and professional experience

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey Russell

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-686: THE SOCIOLOGY OF PROFESSIONS: APPLICATION TO CIVILENGINEERINGStephen Ressler, United States Military Academy Colonel Stephen Ressler is Professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. He earned a B.S. degree from USMA in 1979, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree from Lehigh University in 1989, and a Ph.D. from Lehigh in 1991. An active duty Army officer, he has served in a variety of military engineering assignments around the world. He has been a member of the USMA faculty for 17 years, teaching courses in engineering mechanics, structural engineering, construction, and CE

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1705: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CAPSTONE PROJECTS IN THECOMPUTER ENGINEERING AREA OF SPECIALIZATION WITHIN THECOMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENTAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley UniversityReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University Page 14.527.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Embedded Systems Capstone Projects in the Computer Engineering Area of specialization within the Computer Science DepartmentAbstractThe purpose of a capstone design project is to provide graduating senior students the opportunityto demonstrate understanding of the concepts they have learned during the course of theirstudies. In order to provide our students

Conference Session

Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Chou, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Deborah Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-2208: BRINGING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INTO THECLASSROOM: FACULTY EXPERIENCESKaren Chou, Minnesota State University, Mankato Karen C. Chou is Professor of Civil Engineering and former Civil Engineering Coordinator at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Dr. Chou has over 25 years of professional experience and is a registered P.E. in New York, Tennessee, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota.Deborah Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato Deborah K. Nykanen is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her teaching, research and professional experience focus on water resources, hydrology and hydrometeorology. Dr. Nykanen has 8 years of

Conference Session

Design Methodology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yvonne Toft, Central Queensland University; Prue Howard, Central Queensland University

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Design in Engineering Education

engineering with a view to shifting the paradigms of engineeringeducation to include human factors in design, and ergonomic education to include technicaldesign issues.The cornerstone of the project is the recognition and development of personal and shared‘virtues’ within the project team and learning community. The defined virtues create a commonlanguage of communication and perception, person to person, to create a team dynamic andprovide an integration of cultures for the effective integrated activity of disciplines – effectivelydeveloping a shared ‘culture of character’. Transdisciplinary teams built on this foundation focuson joint goals in a safe learning environment and with a commitment to higher ideals.There are various contexts that make up

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Manufacturing Studies. His industrial experience includes work as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for Allied Signal. He has a Master of Engineering Degree in Manufacturing and a BS in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from RIT as well as an AAS in Engineering Science from Hudson Valley Community College.Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology Brian K. Thorn is an associate professor in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. He received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, an M.S. and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests include sustainable

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Borchers, Kettering University; Sung Hee Park, Kettering University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2009-2070: UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENT ATTITUDESTOWARD ENTREPRENEURSHIPAndrew Borchers, Kettering UniversitySung Hee Park, Kettering University Page 14.1289.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Entrepreneurial Self Efficacy, Locus of Control and Intent to Start a Business: An Expanded Study in an Engineering SchoolsAbstract This study extends the authors prior work on student attitudes towards entrepreneurship in a Midwestern US engineering school. Based on prior work by Chen (1998) and Rotter (1966), the study measures entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) with 22 items, locus of

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Bramald, Newcastle University; Sean Wilkinson, Newcastle University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2009-541: INTRODUCING AND STIMULATING SUSTAINABLEENGINEERING IN FIRST-YEAR CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTSTom Bramald, Newcastle University Tom Bramald is the Development Officer for Newcastle University's School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. He is module leader for the first year module, Sustainable Solutions in Civil Engineering. The Development Officer role has a wide variety of responsibilities including schools and industrial outreach and engagement, teaching, and significant in-reach activity. Internally, it involves developing and maintaining a large number of relationships with academics, researchers, support staff, university services and students. Externally, he

Conference Session

Active Engagement: From the New Engineering Librarian's Perspective

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Fransen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Jon Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-1909: TEAMING WITH POSSIBILITIES: WORKING TOGETHER TOENGAGE WITH ENGINEERING FACULTY AND STUDENTSJanet Fransen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Jan Fransen is the Civil and Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Librarian at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities. Jan earned her MLIS from Dominican University/College of St. Catherine in 2008, joining the library world after two decades as a computer consultant, trainer, and writer. Her undergraduate degrees are from the University of Minnesota: a B.A. in Speech-Communication, and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics.Jon Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Jon Jeffryes is the new Biomedical and Mechanical

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Josh DeRosa

MUSICAL I STRUME T DESIG USI G COMPOSITE MATERIALS Josh DeRosa jxd1068@rit.edu 1139 Altamont Ave. Schenectady NY, 12303 Abstract: This paper discusses the investigation of composite materials in instrument building. Applications of epoxidized soybean oil in the context of instruments have been explored. A resin transfer molding setup has been constructed and provided preliminary samples for acoustic testing. Results are inconclusive for the effect of pre-tensioning and ESO use. Carbon fiber music strings have also been made

Conference Session

Exploring Technological Literacy and Awareness

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate Disney, Mission College

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Two Year College Division

college engineering programs, the logistical and commercial feasibility of shippingboxes or palettes of equipment was investigated. This will allow community colleges to borrow,rent, or lease rather than own the equipment. The laboratories were also developed to becompletely self-contained so that all materials needed arrive in a single box in a ready-to-usecondition. This was intended to minimize the preparation time for instructors in the two yearcollege environment. These laboratories are suitable for use in either introduction to engineeringor courses on engineering topics for non-engineers. The laboratories attempt to utilize insightsfrom non-engineering students to determine themes that may enliven introduction to engineeringcourses

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Adam Kirsch, Crescent Valley High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-830: ENGAGING HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING,SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY USING VIRTUAL LABORATORIESMilo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels.Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University