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Beyond Individual Ethics: Engineering in Context

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Sacks, Colorado School of Mines

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Liberal Education

AC 2008-796: CHINATOWN: INTEGRATING FILM, CULTURE, ANDENVIRONMENT IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONArthur Sacks, Colorado School of Mines Page 13.292.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Chinatown: Integrating Film, Culture, and Environment in Engineering EducationIntroductionChinatown, a commercial film produced in 1974 by Robert Evans, directed by Roman Polanskiand based upon the academy award-winning film original screenplay by Robert Towne1, is aprime example of a film that may be studied and used in the liberal arts curriculum withinengineering education to convey the complexity of the human condition and the human contextof

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuju Wu, Southeast Missouri State University; Ragu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State University; Xiaobing Hou, Southeast Missouri State University; Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University

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Information Systems

from Southern Illinois University in 1990 and 1995 respectively. He is currently Professor and chairperson of Industrial and Engineering Technology Department at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau. His research interests are in the areas of image processing, control systems, and robotics.Xiaobing Hou, Southeast Missouri State University Xiaobing Hou (xhou@semo.edu) is a joint faculty of the Industrial and Engineering Technology Department and Computer Science Department at Southeast Missouri State University. He received the Ph.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. His current research and teaching interests are telecommunications and computer networking

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Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Massoud Moussavi, California Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

important to bridge the gap between traditional engineeringcurriculums and non-technical fields and, as a result, create an engineering discipline that is moreholistic. In line with this view, the two following issues from the health and food science fieldswere investigated in the laboratory section of the Photonics course: 1. Does the color of glass make a difference in bottled beer quality? If so, which color of glass provides tastier and fresher beer? 2. Does this apply to other consumer beverages such as milk? If so, which type of plastic milk container keeps milk fresher and healthier?This paper intends to show how these two experiments were developed and outline the results ofthe experiment.INTRODUCTION:The

Conference Session

Engineering Librarians Boot Camp

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Curtis, Linda Hall Library

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Engineering Libraries

database vendors, and the many journals, transactions, conference books andindividual papers where these papers were published. In addition, ASME utilized an inconsistentand confusing numbering system that changed over time. Libraries and librarians developedfinding aids to assist in tracking down this material within their collections. This presentation,intended for the Engineering Libraries Division’s Basics Boot Camp session, will review how toaddress patron requests for ASME information in a systematic way, using both computer-basedindexes and print resources.Historical Background From its founding in New York City in the year 1880, the American Society ofMechanical Engineering (ASME) has sought to inform and broaden understanding

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Jerry McCoy; Scott Holmstrom; Parameswar Hari

The Physics Journal Club Jerry McCoy, Scott Holmstrom, Parameswar Hari Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, The University of TulsaAbstractThe Physics Journal Club is an innovative and successful outreach programs organized by theUniversity of Tulsa Department of Physics and Engineering Physics. The club meets monthlyduring the academic year to discuss current progress in physics. The club will begin its twelfthyear this coming fall. Attendees include current and former TU students and faculty, high schoolstudents and their teachers, and interested community members. Average meeting attendance isover a hundred. Prior to the meetings, articles from current journals are

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuqiu You, Morehead State University; Xiaolong Li, Morehead State University; Gabriel Alungbe, Morehead State University; Sam Mason, Morehead State University

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Manufacturing

Laboratory for Computer Integrated Manufacturing CoursesI. IntroductionThis paper describes the development of an online laboratory for students in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) courses. Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is acomprehensive topic taught in a 400 level course to senior undergraduate students, and in a 600level online course to graduate students. Teaching computer-integrated manufacturing coursescan be a challenge because of the breadth of topics spanning from manufacturing technology toelectronic technology and computer technology which encompasses concepts frommanufacturing processes such as modeling and milling, to manufacturing automation systemsand manufacturing information management

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Service Courses for Non-Engineers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Suchan, United States Military Academy; Susan Schwartz, United States Military Academy; Edward Sobiesk, United States Military Academy

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2008-2372: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LITERACY FORNON-ENGINEERSWilliam Suchan, United States Military Academy Will Suchan has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Arizona State University. He is the Information Technology Core Program Director in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the United States Military Academy. He can be reached at william.suchan@usma.edu.Susan Schwartz, United States Military Academy Susan Schwartz has an M.S. in Computer Science from Old Dominion University. She is currently an Assistant Professor and Deputy Director of the Information Technology Core Program in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the United

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Adam J. Czekanski; David-Michael P. Roux

. These objectives were accomplishedin an introductory environmental science course using multiple-choice questions focused on key conceptsat the end of 12 selected lectures. Three class sections (n = 48) answered the questions with clickers,while three sections (n = 48) answered by hand raising. Long-term concept retention was evaluated bylinking exam question performance to these questions. We hypothesized that the anonymity offered bythe clickers allowed each student to respond without feeling indirect pressure from peers to select aspecific answer. Approximately 74.0% of the clicker population and 86.9% of the hand-raisingpopulation answered correctly. This illustrated that a lack of anonymity can greatly skew results byallowing a few

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Adam J. Czekanski; David-Michael P. Roux

. These objectives were accomplishedin an introductory environmental science course using multiple-choice questions focused on key conceptsat the end of 12 selected lectures. Three class sections (n = 48) answered the questions with clickers,while three sections (n = 48) answered by hand raising. Long-term concept retention was evaluated bylinking exam question performance to these questions. We hypothesized that the anonymity offered bythe clickers allowed each student to respond without feeling indirect pressure from peers to select aspecific answer. Approximately 74.0% of the clicker population and 86.9% of the hand-raisingpopulation answered correctly. This illustrated that a lack of anonymity can greatly skew results byallowing a few

Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2008-1070: GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE VALUES OF MINORITY HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS THAT AFFECT ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE CHOICE &RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ATTRACTING MINORITIES TOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGKurt Paterson, Michigan Technological UniversityMichelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University Page 13.640.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Gender Differences in the Values of Minority High School Students that Affect Engineering Discipline Choice & Recommendations for Attracting Minorities to Environmental EngineeringAbstractIn the summer of 2007, Michigan Technological University held a week longEngineering Explorations

Conference Session

STEM Pipeline: Pre-College to Post-Baccalaureate

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Venetia Dover, Howard University; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Dawn Williams, Howard University; Viara Quinones, Howard University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1856: AN EXAMINATION OF THE USE OF SOCIAL COGNITIVECAREER THEORY TO EXPLORE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE POSTBACCALAUREATE DECISIONS OF HIGH ACHIEVING ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSVenetia Dover, Howard University VENETIA A. DOVER is a 5th year Ph.D. student at the Howard University School of Social Work and teaches a course in their research sequence. She also serves as a Research Associate on a National Science Foundation grant designed to examine the post baccalaureate decisions of High Achieving Black STEM students. Her research interests include educational issues impacting college age African Americans, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Social Work Education and depression among Afro

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2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Jiancheng Liu; Ashland O. Brown

their ability to solve design andanalysis problems. This paper shares our attempts in teaching the machine design and analysiscourse in our school for senior students. The introduced design and FE analysis projects areexplained.IntroductionWhile working in industry, the authors have had many opportunities to work on machine designand analysis projects with a number of junior engineers, who recently graduated from variousuniversities with bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering[1]. It has come to our attentionthat many of the newly graduated students are not very capable of tolerating ambiguity, dealingwith uncertainty and making assumptions and decisions during the design process. It seemsmany of these new members of the workforce are

Conference Session

Engineering in the Elementary School

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-2735: ELEMENTARY TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INENGINEERING: LESSONS LEARNED FROM ENGINEERING IS ELEMENTARYChristine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Page 13.479.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Elementary Teacher Professional Development in Engineering: Lessons Learned from Engineering is ElementaryThe Engineering is Elementary (EiE, www.mos.org/eie) project aims to foster engineering andtechnological literacy among children and their educators. EiE is creating a research-based,standards-based, and classroom-tested curriculum that integrates engineering and technologyconcepts and skills with elementary science topics

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Adriaens, University of Michigan; Timothy Faley, University f Michigan

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2008-1601: ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS FORSCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERSPeter Adriaens, University of MichiganTimothy Faley, University f Michigan Page 13.562.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Entrepreneurial Business Fundamentals for Scientists and EngineersAbstractTraditional engineering approaches to technology transfer and venture creation tend to be basedon the technology push principle. These evolve from long term government support for theresearch, culminating in potential patents and licensure agreements. Research indicates that forevery successful company there is a two order of magnitude of failed or

Conference Session

Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Wolfe, Engineers Canada; Phil Alexander, University of Windsor

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International

AC 2008-2357: THE STATE OF ENGINEERING PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONAND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN CANADADeborah Wolfe, Engineers Canada Deborah Wolfe, P.Eng. is Director, Education, Outreach and Research with Engineers Canada, the federation of the engineering regulatory bodies in Canada. She is responsible for the operation of the accreditation system for undergraduate engineering programs in Canada as well as Engineers Canada’s research program, outreach activities, and foreign credential evaluation program. Ms. Wolfe is a licensed professional engineer in the province of Ontario, Canada.Phil Alexander, University of Windsor Phil Alexander, P. Eng., is Associate Professor Emeritus in Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Euan Lindsay, Curtin University of Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-246: MILESTONE-BASED ASSESSMENT: AN ALTERNATIVESTRATEGY FOR ASSESSING LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOMESEuan Lindsay, Curtin University of Technology Euan Lindsay completed a PhD in the field of Engineering Education at the University of Melbourne, Australia, in 2005. In 2004 he moved to Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia, where he is a Senior Lecturer in Mechatronic Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, telecontrol (particularly internet-based telecontrol), artificial neural networks, and rehabilitative technologies for people with sensing impairments. He is a member of the Executive of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, and co

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer; Alison McKay, University of Leeds; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Alan de Pennington, University of Leeds

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2008-1709: COMPARING THE DESIGN PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESSESOF PRODUCT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING STUDENT TEAMS IN THE US ANDUKSenay Yasar Purzer, Arizona State University Senay Yasar-Purzer is a Ph.D. candidate in Science Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University (ASU). She currently works as a graduate research associate in the Communication in Science Inquiry Project, an NSF-funded teacher professional development program. She earned her master’s degree in Science Education at ASU. She has a BS degree in Physics Education and is currently pursuing another B.S.E degree with a concentration in mechanical systems. In 2007, she received the Dean’s Excellence award

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Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Thompson, Purdue University; Pamela Turner, Purdue University EPICS; William Oakes, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-1906: TEACHING ENGINEERING IN HIGH SCHOOL USINGSERVICE-LEARNING: THE EPICS MODELMichael Thompson, Purdue University Michael Thompson is a Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University in Chemical Education. He has worked extensively within science and engineering and is currently part of the deveopment team for the EPICS High School Program.Pamela Turner, Purdue University EPICS Pamela Turner is the EPICS High School Coordinator. She graduated from Purdue Univesity with a Bachelors in Education. She has experience as a Gifted & Talented Program Coordinator and Teacher with a local school corporation. She also served as the Director of Marketing and Resource Development for Lafayette

Conference Session

New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; H. Scott Fogler, University of Michigan; Valarie Thomas, University of Michigan; Don Chmielewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Michael Gross, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

. His current research interests include the reaction and colloidal kinetics of asphaltene and wax deposition from crude oil. He is a member of the CACHE Corporation which is supporting this initiative of bringing energy modules into the undergraduate curriculum.Valarie Thomas, University of Michigan Valarie Thomas is an assistant research scientist in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She received her S.B. in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her Ph.D from the University of Michigan in the same field. Her current research interests are interdisciplinary and include surface chemistry, catalysis, alternative

Conference Session

CAD/CAM in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

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Manufacturing

). Page 13.437.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Digital Manufacturing and Simulation CurriculumIntroductionOhio Northern University is in the tenth year of a curriculum utilizing advanced industrialcomputer simulation software. The virtual simulation classes are offered in a sequence of threequarters, earning four credits per quarter. Students learn specific simulation applications fromtutorials and online course materials. Teams of students then work with local companies to createsimulation models of actual manufacturing operations. Each student team prepares PowerPointmaterials which are presented to representatives of the company. Recent projects included workwith major automotive original equipment

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Opportunities for Entrepreneurship Programs and Program Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Mason, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

considers whether entrepreneurshipcan be learned and the specific skills and traits that are associated with successfulentrepreneurship. It examines the activities of entrepreneurship centers and otherprograms for engineering students and concludes that there are a lot of resourcesavailable to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. The problems are that we need to reachfar more students, continually learn more about what works to make them effectiveentrepreneurs and innovators and develop more champions within the engineeringfaculties to get our students what they will need.The importance of entrepreneurial thinking for engineersThe National Academy of Engineering has pointed out that engineers will need to bemuch more entrepreneurial in the 21st

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Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural

AC 2008-1688: FACULTY COLLABORATION ON DOCUMENTING OUR NEWSCHOOL OF ARCHITECTUREJohn Phillips, Oklahoma State University John Phillips is an Associate Professor in Oklahoma State University's School of Architecture. He teaches Analysis I, Foundations, Structures: Timber Steel & Concrete, Steel II, Steel III and team teaches in the Comprehensive Design Studio. Professor Phillips is a registered engineer in the state of Texas and acts as a structural consultant for Brown Engineering P.C. in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Page 13.607.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Faculty

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Bridging and Freshman Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Mlsna, Northern Arizona University; Janet McShane, Northern Arizona University; Jennifer Maynard, Northern Arizona University; Maya Lanzetta, Northern Arizona University; Chester Ismay, Northern Arizona University; Sarah Brown, Northern Arizona University

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Mathematics

AC 2008-1697: MATHEMATICS SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING INFRESHMAN ENGINEERING COURSESPhillip Mlsna, Northern Arizona University Dr. Phillip Mlsna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northern Arizona University. His research interests are primarily in image processing, image analysis, computer vision, and engineering education. He has extensive industry experience as a computer hardware design engineer.Janet McShane, Northern Arizona University Dr. Janet McShane is Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Northern Arizona University. Her research interests are primarily in group theory, commutative algebra and

Conference Session

Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Isla Young, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-2413: SERVICE LEARNING: COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL VALUESTHAT ENGAGE UNDER REPRESENTED GROUPS INTO THE STEM PIPELINELeslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development BoardIsla Young, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. ISLA YOUNG: Ms. Young joined the MEDB Women in Technology Project in December 2003. She serves as a Program Manager working with students, educators, industry leaders, and the community. She serves as the Hawaii statewide coordinator for Project EAST profiled in this paper. She holds a baccalaureate degree in Business and Information Systems form the University of Phoenix. Email: isla@medb.org

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Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raymond Thompson, DAE University

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International

AC 2008-2792: DEVELOPING ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN THE MIDDLEEAST USING THE NORTH AMERICAN MODEL – WHAT ASSUMPTIONS AREVALID?Raymond Thompson, DAE University Raymond E. Thompson is Dean of Aero & Astro Sciences at DAE University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. raymond.thompson@daeu.ac.ae Page 13.395.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Developing Engineering Education in the Middle East Using the North American Model – What Assumptions Are Valid?AbstractThe development of aerospace and mechanical engineering programs at a new university in theUnited Arab Emirates is a challenging task. A new private

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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenna Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; C. Diane Matt, WEPAN Inc.

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Women in Engineering

AC 2008-1683: WEPAN'S DIGITAL WOMEN IN ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGECENTERJenna Carpenter, Louisiana Tech UniversityC. Diane Matt, WEPAN Inc. Page 13.1396.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 WEPAN’s Digital Women in Engineering Knowledge CenterAbstractThe mission of the Women in Engineering ProActive Network, (WEPAN) is to be a catalyst,advocate, and leading resource for institutional and national change that enables the success ofall women in engineering. In support of this mission, WEPAN is leading an effort to create adigital Knowledge Center focused on women in engineering. Many resources about women inengineering exist, but they are scattered, and often

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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R. Asmatulu; W. Khan; M.B. Yildirim

fields, such as medical, engineering, basic science and defense. Electrospinning is aunique method to produce nano/micro size (10 nm – 10 m) polymeric wires/fibers that consistof higher surface area, porosity and flexibility when compared to conventional techniques. Theobjective of this study was to reinforce electrospun nanofibers using multi-wall carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs) and demonstrate the nanomanufacturing to undergraduate students in the College ofEngineering at Wichita State University (WSU). In the present study, we added MWCNTs in therange of 0.5%, 1% and 2% in a polymeric solution (polyvinylpyrrolidone dissolved in ethanol)and determined the concentration effects on size and morphology of electrospun nanocompositefibers.Keywords: CNTs

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Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown; Edward Sheinberg, University of Houston-Downtown

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-52: FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT: TWOPARTNERSHIP PROGRAMSAlberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown Alberto Gomez-Rivas is Professor of Structural Analysis Design. Dr. Gomez-Rivas received Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas, Austin, Texas, in Civil Engineering and a Ph.D. from Rice University, Houston, Texas, in Economics. He received the Ingeniero Civil degree, with Honors, from the Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. He also served as Chief of Colombia’s Department of Transportation Highway Bridge Division. Dr. Gomez-Rivas has published over 40 journal articles and is a Registered Professional Engineer.George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

AC 2008-2059: USING WRITING TO ASSESS LEARNING IN ENGINEERINGDESIGN: QUANTITATIVE APPROACHESPatricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyFrederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 13.1370.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using Writing to Assess Learning in Engineering Design: Quantitative ApproachesINTRODUCTIONThis poster (and paper supplement) presents the final results from NSF grant #0404923 –“Writing for Learning and Assessment in Engineering Design Courses.” Quantitativeresults are given from three years using Calibrated Peer Review™ (CPR™) as apedagogy and assessment tool in a junior-level

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-2099: MOTIVATING RESEARCH IN AN ENGINEERING TEACHINGINSTITUTIONHoward Evans, National University Dr. Howard Evans was appointed founding Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, National University, in October, 2003. He received B.S. degrees in Physics and Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Science from the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Evans has over 20 years of executive and senior technical management experience at 3M Company and IBM Corporation, primarily leading multidisciplinary, global technical organizations responsible for R&D; new business and market development; manufacturing