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Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jim Nelson, Brigham Young University; Erick Hollenbaugh; M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

aprofessionally focused, two-semester capstone program involving 10-20 sponsors from thepublic and private sectors and undergraduate teams guided by graduate student-mentors andfaculty advisers. As they are able, sponsors provide a financial contribution for the project workdone by the team. However, the work is performed and provided to the sponsor “as is”, meaningthat it is not stamped by a professional engineer and no warranties are given. Most sponsorsreturn to the program each year, even as new sponsors have been added. The class is divided intoteams of three or four students. The class is educated on topics relevant to professional practicessuch as team building and professional engagement, namely, Request for Qualifications (RFQ),Statement of

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Samuel Landsberger; Artin Davidian; Juan Garibay; Richard Valenzuela; Barbara Wheeler

minorities and women, find projects to helpthose with disabilities immediately relevant and highly engaging. The Hands-on Experiencesin Rehabilitation Engineering Program (HERE) provides a stimulating, hands-on learningexperience while fostering mentoring among students at different ages and levels ofengineering training. The student participants – frequently from the poorest and least servedcommunities of Los Angeles, range from 6th graders in Compton, CA to graduate students andinstructors at the California State University, Los Angeles and the University of SouthernCalifornia. HERE provides direct contact between students and individuals with disabilities inthe context of team design projects. Projects often build upon earlier student work, with

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Said El-Rahaiby, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Andres Tovar, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #10611Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Robotic Football Players by Under-graduate Students from Multiple Science and Engineering ProgramsMr. Adam Said El-Rahaiby, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Dr. Andr´es Tovar is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Previously, he served as a Research Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Me- chanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame and as an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the National University of Colombia, where he also acted as the Department

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Nicholas Misiunas; Charles Thompson; Kavitha Chandra

Analysis of Directional Beam Patterns from Firefly Optimization Nicholas Misiunas, Charles Thompson and Kavitha Chandra Center for Advanced Computation and Telecommunications Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA 01854 Abstract—An analysis of the positional distributions of the (elements of a linear antenna array is conducted. The movement 0dB, − BW 2 < φ<

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Tricks of the Trade

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Jill K. Nelson, George Mason University

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New Engineering Educators

GroupsAbstract: This paper describes two aspects of an ongoing faculty development model thatuses small interactive teaching development groups. We used the model with engineeringfaculty at five institutions. The groups focused their work on the design andimplementation of research-based, interactive teaching strategies.The focus of this work is using ongoing faculty development as a means to broaden theuse of research-proven instructional practices in engineering courses. Jamieson andLohmann explain the need for pedagogical research to connect with the needs ofinstructors 1. There is a long-standing gap between research about interactive teachingstrategies and the implementation of those strategies in classrooms. In our project, weattempted to bring

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2014 EDI

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Richard Benson

A living/learning community for new engineering and science students at Virginia TechPresentation by Richard Benson, Virginia Tech Dean of Engineering “Cool Ideas” Session of the Engineering Deans Institute Monday, April 7, 2014 – Scottsdale, Arizona Large and Diverse Student Body COE Freshman Class Demographics Fall 2005 Fall 2013 All 1139 100% 1447 100% Men 961 84.4% 1122 77.5% Women 178 15.6% 325 22.5% Asian

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Computing in the First Year

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Tom G. Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10752First Year Engineering Summer SessionDr. Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama Dr. Steadman received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1969, an M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Denver in 1973, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1994. She served on the UW faculty from 1984 - 2003, where she made use of her interest in engineering computer applications. She is a part-time instructor at the University of South Alabama where she is also a faculty advisor for Tau Beta Pi and for Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. Dr. Steadman

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne Marie Bergen, Cal Poly State University; Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10481Designing Engineering Curriculum for Pre-Service Teachers in preparationfor NGSS: Medical Mission Drop (Curriculum Exchange)Anne Marie Bergen, Cal Poly State University Anne Marie Bergen’s teaching philosophy ”Active Learning, Meaningful Experiences, and Compassion- ate Teaching,” sets her foundation for inspiring students and teachers to drive their own learning and gain a greater understanding for the world around them. Anne Marie discovered the natural connection stu- dents had to experiential learning when she was an intern at Sonora’s Foothill Horizons Outdoor School, leading hiking classes for sixth

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FPD 9: First-Year Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Scott Moor, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Stephen Heindel, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; Yanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #10158Energy Scavenging - an Introductory Engineering ProjectDr. S. Scott Moor, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Scott Moor is an Associate Professor of engineering and Coordinator of First-year Engineering at Indi- ana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. He received a B.S. and M.S. in chemical engineering from MIT. After more than a decade in industry, he returned to academia at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and an M.A. in statistics. He is a registered Professional Chemical Engineer in California. His research interests include

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Atkins Pruet, STEMWorks; Melissa Divonne Dean, Mobile Area Education Foundation

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #8931Engaging Youth through Engineering Modules (Curriculum Exchange)Dr. Susan Atkins Pruet, STEMWorks Dr. Susan Pruet has been actively involved in STEM education – as a teacher, teacher educator and di- rector of reform initiatives for over 30 years. Since 1998 she has developed and directed two STEM reform initiatives for the Mobile Area Education Foundation (MAEF): the Maysville Mathematics Ini- tiative and, most recently, Engaging Youth through Engineering (EYE), a K-12 workforce development and STEM initiative in Mobile, Alabama. Both initiatives involve valuable partnerships with the Mo- bile County

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Potpourri

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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New Engineering Educators

Paper ID #8922Mentoring Engineering Students:Challenges and Potential RewardsDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili is an academician and a civil engineering consultant in Ames, Iowa. Has published in various fields including: geotechnical engineering, foundations, and pavement materials & design. He has been involved with contemporary engineering education issues, addressing a wide range of topics of interest and relevance to engineering institutions and practicing engineers, in the US and abroad

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; Kyle Frederick Larsen P.E., Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Management

Johnson Matthey Electronics/Honeywell Electronic Materials where he held positions in Technical Service, Product Management, Six Sigma, and Research & Development. He is an inventor on a dozen patents and patent applications and has published over 30 papers and book chapters on topics including ceramic processing, Pb-free solder development, experimental design, and biomechanics. His current research focuses on rocket propellant characterization, fin flutter, and heat transfer.Dr. Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington UniversityDr. Kyle Frederick Larsen P.E., Eastern Washington University Dr. Kyle Frederick Larsen Currently teaching Mechanical Engineering at Eastern Washington University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

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Computer Hardware

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Timothy G. Southerton, RIT Mechanical Engineering

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10836Teaching Robotics by Building Autonomous Mobile Robots Using the Ar-duinoDr. Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Wayne Walter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He received his BS in Marine Engineering from SUNY Maritime College, his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University, and his Ph.D. in Mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Walter has worked for the U.S. Army, Rochester Products and Delco Products Divisions of General Motors, and Xerox, and is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in New York

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terry Allen Michmerhuizen, College of Aviation, Western Michigan University

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Aerospace

Paper ID #935121ST CENTURY AVIATION MAINTENANCE TRAININGMr. Terry Allen Michmerhuizen, College of Aviation, Western Michigan University Terry Michmerhuizen is currently an Assistant Professor in the College of Aviation at Western Michi- gan University, located in Battle Creek Michigan. He has been involved with aviation manufacturing, maintenance and training since graduating from LeTourneau College in 1975 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Management in 1992. He holds an FAA Airframe and Powerplant technician certificate, with Inspection Authorization privileges. He is an FAA

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #8929Teaching Vectors To Engineering Students Through an Interactive VectorBased GameDr. James G. O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an assistant professor of Physics and Mathematics at WIT. His field of expertise is gravitation and cosmology, and has published numerous papers on alternative formulations of gravity. He is a strong advocate of project based learning in physics and mathematics, and is always trying to engage students in new and exciting ways to bring physics alive in the classroom and laboratory.Dr. Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Construction Safety and Risk Management

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neil Opfer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; David R. Shields P.E., University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Construction

experience in construction, engineering, and research and eight years of academic experience. He was Co-Chair of the ASCE Civil Engineering in the Oceans V conference. He was the only manager in the 55-year history of the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory ever to win the Employee-of-the-Year Award. He has won numerous awards for project management. He has conducted research for the Construction Industry Institute, Center for Construction Industry Studies, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, OSHA and other organizations. He has published 45 journal and conference pa- pers. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and the M.S. and B.S. in Ocean Engineering from Texas A&M University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joy Watson, University of Cincinnati; Maureen G. Schomaker, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

master’s research focusing on the rheology of ionic liquids and cellulose solutions. While at the University of Tennessee, she participated in the co-op program and was appointed a co-op ambassador, mentoring undergraduate students pursuing industrial internships. Most recently she collaborated with B3 Solutions, Temple University, and the U.S. Navy to develop a logistics/IT course for low-income, high potential middle and high school students. Some of her other experiences include working as a processing engineer in the pulp and paper industry, a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a NSF GK-12 Fellow at the University of South Carolina.Prof. Maureen G Schomaker, University of Cincinnati Maureen

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Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #10471Embedded computing reinforces and integrates concepts across ECE curricu-lumDr. Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia Harry Powell received the B.S. in Electrical Engineering the University of Virginia in 1978, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2006, and the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2011. Dr. Powell spent over 20 years in industry designing computer controlled automated systems before returning to academia in 2001. He was appointed to the faculty in 2013, and teaches courses in electric and electronic circuit analysis, electromagnetic energy conversion, embedded computing, and the 4th year

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Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Bairaktarova, The University of Oklahoma; Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan McNeill, University of Colorado Boulder

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #10525Challenging Students’ Values and Assumptions Through Project-Based Learn-ingDr. Diana Bairaktarova, The University of Oklahoma Diana Bairaktarova is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Practice in the College of Engineering, School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at University of Oklahoma. Diana has over a decade of experience working as a Design Engineer. Her research is focused on human learning and engineering, i.e. understanding how individual differences and aptitudes affect interaction with mechanical objects, and how engineering students’ personality traits influence ethical decision-making

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahender Mandala, HERL/VAPHS; Mary R. Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh; Jon Pearlman, Human Engineering Research Labs

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8900Quality of Life Technology Research Experience for Veterans/Teachers Pro-gramMr. Mahender Mandala, HERL/VAPHS Mahender Mandala received a B.Engg. in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University at Hyder- abad, India (2008), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas at Lawrence, KS (2011) and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) studying Re- habilitation Science and Technology. His primary interest lies in the fields of Product Design, Design Education and Statistics.Dr. Mary R Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh Mary Goldberg, MEd received

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Ilmi Yoon; Eun-Young Kang; Oh-Young Kwon

471 DeBugger Game: Mobile Virtual Lab for Introductory Computer Programming Courses Ilmi Yoon, Eun-Young Kang, and Oh-Young Kwon San Francisco State University/ California State University, Los Angeles/ Korea TechAbstractThis paper introduces a Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) named DeBugger.The game is developed based on several significant findings about MMORPG games in order toteach introductory Computer Science programming more effectively and provide more excitinglearning experience to students. The DeBugger provides a collection of educational mini gameswithin a virtual community of learners where

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Jody Hamabata

154 First-year Experience for Engineering Lab Course: The Mini-Rose Parade Float Project Update – Year 6 Jody Hamabata California State Polytechnic University, PomonaAbstractThis paper discusses how our university integrates the Cal State’s “learn by doing” philosophyinto the curriculum by combining both a lecture and lab to prepare students for careers inengineering through hands on activities. Each Winter Quarter, each EGR 100 Lab section is giventhe task of designing and building a miniature Rose Float. Under given specifications the

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New Course Development Concepts in ET I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Dunning, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #8592Evaluation of an Interactive Classroom Tool Applied in an Introductory Elec-tric Circuits CourseDr. Scott Dunning, University of Maine Dr. Scott Dunning is the Director of the School of Engineering Technology at the University of Maine. He serves as the academic dean for approximately five hundred students and directs four engineering technol- ogy programs. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. He is a Director on the Engineering Technology Council of ASEE. He is also the President-Elect of the Association of Energy Engineers

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Thy Dinh; Bryan Slater; Farshid Zabihian

Department of Mechanical Engineering West Virginia University Institute of Technology Montgomery, WV, U.S.A. Abstract— A team of mechanical engineering students at have the support from the parent engineers from NASA atWVU Tech have taken on the challenge of the Space Flight West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, andDesign Challenge (SFDC). The purpose of this report is to NASA IV&V engineers at hand from Fairmont, West Virginia,overview the equipment being used for this challenge and how it to answer any hurdles that may arise.is being used. When we were given this challenge we received aTubeSat kit

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2014 EDI

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Keith Buffinton

KEEN IDEAS Re-Envisioning Engineering Design Keith Buffinton, Dean of Engineering, Bucknell University OverviewWith generous support from the Kern Family Foundation, Bucknell University is undertaking a sweeping reimagining of the design course opportunities offered to our engineering students. We are developing a number of new andrestructured curricular and extracurricular offerings that promote an entrepreneurial mindset

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Design in the Curriculum

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James D. Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kristine R. Csavina, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Lisa Zidek, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #8905’Historical’ Rapid Design Challenge for Bioengineering Senior DesignProf. James D. Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University JAMES D. SWEENEY is Professor and Chair of the Department of Bioengineering and Software Engi- neering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Biomedical Engi- neering from Case Western Reserve University in 1988 and 1983, respectively, and his Sc.B. Engineering degree (Biomedical Engineering) from Brown University in 1979. He is a Fellow of the American In- stitute for Medical and Biological Engineering, and a Senior Member of the Institute of

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Potpourri

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber L. Genau, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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New Engineering Educators

Paper ID #10286Initiation of Summer Camp Program as Outreach and Recruiting ToolDr. Amber L. Genau, University of Alabama at Birmingham Amber Genau is an assistant professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at the Uni- versity of Alabama at Birmingham. She received her BS and MS from Iowa State University and PhD from Northwestern University, all in materials engineering. Before coming to UAB, Dr. Genau spent two years as a guest scientist at the German Aerospace Center in Cologne, Germany, working on metal solid- ification and microstructural characterization. She is particularly interested in

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norman F. Robinson III, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jayma Koval, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #9906Robotics and Engineering Course Curriculum(Curriculum Exchange)Mr. Norman F. Robinson III, Georgia Institute of Technology Norman ”Storm” Robinson, III is an award winning educator, curriculum designer, presenter, professional development trainer and instructional coach. He has offered programs that have inspired teachers and students to increase interest and participation in STEM/STEAM courses and concepts. His energy, content knowledge and instructional strategies are supported by research and delivered in a style that is relatable and receptive and impacts teaching and learning. Storm began his

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli PE, Old Dominion University

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Ocean and Marine

Paper ID #10809Lessons in On-Campus and Distance Learning Delivery of an IntroductoryNaval Architecture CourseDr. Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli PE, Old Dominion University Dr. Michaeli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology of Old Dominion University. She received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University, her MSc in Ocean Systems Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her BSc in Naval Archi- tecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute. Prior to her arrival to ODU, Dr. Michaeli over 15 years with the Department of Defense and industry as a Naval

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Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University; Kang Wang

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #8818Revitalizing Engineering Education through Practical Applications of Ad-vanced Energy SystemsMr. Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University Ryan is a graduate student from Syracuse University with a focus in combustion and energy research. His work mainly focuses on fabrication and characterization of ceramic hollow fibres used in combustion pro- cesses that can reduce pollutant emissions. Ryan is also involved in several educational outreach projects concerning his research. Not only does he assist in the development of advanced energy courses for un- dergraduate and graduate students, but also has been