Conference Session

Learning from Entrepreneurship Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Blessing, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kristen Mekemson, Kern Family Foundation; David Pistrui, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2008-771: BUILDING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL ENGINEERING ECOSYSTEMFOR FUTURE GENERATIONS: THE KERN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATIONNETWORKJeffrey Blessing, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Blessing is an associate professor and director of the Management Information Systems program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where he has taught for 21 years (16 years in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department and 5 years in the Rader School of Business). He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, a Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and a Bachelor of Science

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Al-Rawi, KFU; Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University

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Information Systems

AC 2008-1592: INTEGRATING THE SECURITY+ EXAM OBJECTIVES INTOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CURRICULAAkram Al-Rawi, KFU Akram Al-Rawi is a Professor of Computer Science at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. He has worked at several academic institutions of which the last three were Zayed University, University of Missouri- Columbia, and Columbia College, MO. His teaching interests include programming languages, networks, logic design, and computer architecture. His research interests include computer simulation, wireless, security, embedded systems, and curriculum design. He holds certifications in A+, Network+, Sun Certified Java Programmer, ICDL, i-Net+, Server+ and CCAI.Azzedine Lansari, Zayed

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Beams, University of Texas at Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2008-995: THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER PSPICE ARCHIVEDavid Beams, University of Texas at Tyler DAVID M. BEAMS is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler. He received his BS and MS degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in and the Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has had over 16 years of industrial experience in addition to his 10 years with UT-Tyler. He is a licensed professional engineer in Wisconsin and Texas and holds or shares four patents. Page 13.1277.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part One

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reynaldo Pablo, Jr., Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Civil Engineering

calibration, bridge design and evaluation, and reliability of bridge structures. Page 13.1032.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Reliability of Bridges: Significant Addition to Civil Engineering CurriculumAbstractRapid highway system development in the United States in the 1960’s and 1970’s has resulted ina large number of bridges reaching a stage in need of repair, rehabilitation, or replacement.Truck loads have also been steadily increasing since then. This has made the situation evenworse. Many developed countries are currently experiencing a problem of aging

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1870: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SENIOR YEARCOURSE INTEGRATION MODELKevin Cook, Montana State UniversityRobb Larson, Montana State University Page 13.880.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Mechanical Engineering Technology Senior Year Course Integration ModelAbstractAs part of a recently completed Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) curriculum reviewand enhancement exercise, many course level improvement opportunities were identified andplans were developed for implementation of those improvements. These plans included bothcourse content enhancement, as well as teaching pedagogy modification. Most

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susannah Howe, Smith College

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Design in Engineering Education

Education, 2008 Focused Follow-Up to 2005 National Capstone SurveyAbstractThis work details a survey of engineering capstone design courses focused on faculty teachingload and capstone funding levels. The survey was distributed to the attendees of the inauguralNational Capstone Design Course Conference in June 2007. The survey yielded responses from59 participants, representing 45 institutions. The results of the survey provide valuable insightinto number and duration of design projects, team size, capstone teaching credit, facultyinvolvement, direct project costs, and external funding levels.1. IntroductionCapstone design courses offer engineering students a culminating design experience through anapplied engineering project

Conference Session

Metrology Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Lapinskes, Sypris Test & Measurement Inc

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-2850: THE METROLOGY TRAINING CRISIS: INDUSTRIAL /EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS MAY CLOSE THE GAPMark Lapinskes, Sypris Test & Measurement Inc Mark spent over 20 years in the US Army in the TMDE (Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment) field. His jobs ranged from Calibration Technician to Team Chief then finally to Instructor Supervisor in the Calibration School at Keesler AFB, MS. He went with the Army’s move to relocate the school to Redstone Arsenal, AL and retired there at Redstone. After a brief tenure with Yulista at the Army Primary Standards Lab at Redstone, he took the position of National Technical Training and Support Mgr with Sypris Test & Measurement. In this role Mark

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ray Miller, University of Cincinnati; Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati; Elvin Stepp, University of Cincinnati

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-614: POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMDEVELOPMENTRay Miller, University of Cincinnati Ray Miller graduated from Case Institute of Technology with a BS in Fluid and Thermal Sciences in 1977. Over his 30 career in the energy field Ray build large commercial power plants for several utilities. He has also become an AEE Certified Energy Manager, and an AWS CWI. He has taught as an adjunct at the College of Applied Science for 20 years and has served on the industrial advisory boards of the Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology departments. Ray is a member of the AWS, AFE and AEE.Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati Max Rabiee earned

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javier Paez Saavedra; Lina Margarita Prada Angarita

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International

AC 2008-226: DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THESTATE OF FLORIDA - USA AN INTERNATIONALIZATION STRATEGY OF THEENGINEERING COLLEGE IN UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE, COLOMBIAJavier Páez Saavedra, Universidad del NorteLina Margarita Prada Angarita, Universidad del Norte Page 13.454.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Dual Degree programs with universities in the State of Florida - USA an internationalization strategy of the Engineering College in Universidad del Norte, ColombiaAbstractUniversidad del Norte is a private institution located in Barranquilla, Colombia. As part of theinstitutional development plan, the engineering

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaby Mohammed, Morehead State University; Sam Mason, Morehead State University; Xiaolong Li, Morehead State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2008-332: DEPARTMENTAL SURVIVAL THROUGH COLLABORATIVEINDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIPJaby Mohammed, Morehead State University Jaby Mohammed received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Kerala, India in 1997; he received his MBA with specialization in Operations Management in 2001, his M.S. with a concentration in Industrial Engineering from University of Louisville in 2002, and has a PhD in Industrial engineering from University of Louisville in 2006. His research interest includes advanced manufacturing; computer aided design, six sigma, and enterprise resource planning. He is a member of IIE, ASQ, SME, POMS, ITEA, NAIT, KAS,and Informs.Sam Mason, Morehead State University Mr. Sam

Conference Session

Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeff Davis, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeff Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-750: DIVERSIFYING PARTICIPATION IN FIRST LEGO LEAGUEMarion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Marion C. Usselman is a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Marion received her Ph.D. in biophysics from Johns Hopkins University and has taught in the Biology Department at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. She focuses on equity issues in education and K-12 educational reform. She has co-directed the Georgia FLL program since 2001.Jeff Davis, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jeffrey Davis, an associate professor of computer engineering at Georgia Tech

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Garrett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Thomas Walker, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-318: STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE USE OF GRAPHICALPROGRAMMING LANGUAGESJeremy Garrett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Jeremy Garrett is currently working on his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, with a specialization in Integrative S.T.E.M. Education, at Virginia Tech. His doctoral research, which he has recently begun, is on college freshmen-level engineering design curriculum. He has an M.S. in Applied and Industrial Physics from Virginia Tech, and a B.S. in Physics from Western (North) Carolina University. He has been teaching freshmen and sophomore general engineering courses for the last four years (some years as a lead teacher / instructor and some years as an

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Casey, George Mason University; Ellen O'Donnell, George Mason University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-466: MODELS FOR DIRECT INDUSTRY SUPPORT OF US CIVILENGINEERING PROGRAMSMichael Casey, George Mason University Michael J. Casey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering at George Mason University in the area of Construction and Project Management. Dr. Casey's research interests are in sensor networks for infrastructure security and management and civil applications of geospatial technology. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Maryland and a B.S. degree from Rutgers University, all in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer.Ellen O'Donnell, George Mason University

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Edward Anderson; Curtis Craig, Texas Tech University; Jacob Fleming, Texas Tech University; Alli DeFinis, Texas Tech University; Ashlee G. Brown, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

focused upon engineering student learning research with an eye upon how to use these findings to improve traditional and computer-based learning.Curtis Craig, Texas Tech University Curtis Craig is a graduate student in experimental psychology at Texas Tech University, with a disciplinary emphasis on applied cognition.Jacob Fleming, Texas Tech University Jacob Fleming is a graduate student in the experimental psychology program at Texas Tech University.Alli DeFinis, Texas Tech University Alli DeFinis is a graduate student in the counseling psychology program at Texas Tech University.Ashlee G. Brown, Texas Tech University Ashlee Brown is a graduate student in counseling psychology at

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

using teams to initiate ideas, highly effective idea-generating teams don’t just occurnaturally. Certain team components need to be developed to facilitate the production ofinnovative ideas and solutions. A progressive approach used by the author for teaching creativethinking involves the use of the team concept and teamwork activities.This paper will describe how the team concept can be used to promote creative thinking amongstudents. The paper will focus on the importance of promoting creative thinking for engineeringand technology students and how to use teams to teach students about creative thinking. Thepaper will help to prepare students for their future leadership roles by providing an understandingof creative thinking and how to promote

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Don Schillinger, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

III is the Maxfield Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at Louisiana Tech University. He received his B.S. from Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1992 with majors in Mathematics and Religious Studies. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, in 1994 and 1999 respectively. His current research is in the area of graph minors and computational mathematics as related to a number of interdisciplinary areas of study. In addition to research collaboration, Dr. Turner has served as an educational consultant for centers in Texas and Louisiana.Don Schillinger, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Don Schillinger is an associate

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajesh Bachu, University of Bridgeport; Deepak S. Deepawale, University of Bridgeport; Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-378: AN EVALUATION OF INDIAN INTERNATIONAL GRADUATESTUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND EXPERIENCESRajesh Bachu, University of Bridgeport Rajesh G. Bachu is Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT. He is pursuing his Masters of science, Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport, CT.Deepak S. Deepawale, University of Bridgeport Deepak S. Deepawale is Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT. He is pursuing his Masters of science, Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport, CT.Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport Buket D. Barkana is a Visiting Assistant

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California

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International

AC 2008-492: SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR MEANINGFULINTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCECauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California Dr. Raghavendra is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and is Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives for the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California , Los Angeles. He was Chairman of EE-Systems Department from 2003-2005 and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs during 2005-2006. Previously, he was a faculty in the Department of Electrical Engineering-Systems at USC from 1982-1992, as Boeing Chair Professor of Computer Engineering in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Mir M. Atiqullah

Effect of Defects on Mechanical Properties of Composites: Undergraduate Research on Materials Mir M. Atiqullah Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology Southern Polytechnic State University 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta GA 30060 matiqull@spsu.eduAbstractUndergraduate research in engineering and technology is gaining popularity as an added opportunity oflearning and a gateway to advanced studies. Many students find undergraduate research as a tryout forpotential graduate studies, as well as a way to establish relationship with research faculty

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

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Mir M. Atiqullah

Effect of Defects on Mechanical Properties of Composites: Undergraduate Research on Materials Mir M. Atiqullah Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology Southern Polytechnic State University 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta GA 30060 matiqull@spsu.eduAbstractUndergraduate research in engineering and technology is gaining popularity as an added opportunity oflearning and a gateway to advanced studies. Many students find undergraduate research as a tryout forpotential graduate studies, as well as a way to establish relationship with research faculty

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Mir M. Atiqullah

Effect of Defects on Mechanical Properties of Composites: Undergraduate Research on Materials Mir M. Atiqullah Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology Southern Polytechnic State University 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta GA 30060 matiqull@spsu.eduAbstractUndergraduate research in engineering and technology is gaining popularity as an added opportunity oflearning and a gateway to advanced studies. Many students find undergraduate research as a tryout forpotential graduate studies, as well as a way to establish relationship with research faculty

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K12 Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill Andrews, University of Michigan; Lorelle Meadows, University of Michigan; Joy Oguntebi, University of Michigan

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-2868: ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENTS: ENGAGING TODAY'STEACHERS, TRAINING TOMORROW'S SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, ANDOPENING NEW ACADEMIC AND CAREER PATHS FOR K-12 STUDENTSJill Andrews, University of Michigan Jill H Andrews is a trained journalist with a professional background that spans 25 years in an academic setting as an administrator, educational outreach director and corporate liaison. From 1984-2005 she worked at the California Institute of Technology and University of Southern California, where she built lasting relationships and working partnerships among scientists and engineers, practicing professionals, formal and informal educators and students, government

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth Norberg, United States Military Academy

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2008-2407: COMMERCIAL BREAKS IN THE CLASSROOMSeth Norberg, United States Military Academy Page 13.301.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 “Commercial Breaks in the Classroom” by Seth NorbergAbstractAfter teaching a required undergraduate thermal-fluid systems course in the spring of2006 to a broad assortment of engineering students at the United States MilitaryAcademy, many of whom saw no point in their enrollment in the course, various methodswere attempted to spur their interest, keep their attention, and liven the discussion. Thenecessity of a “commercial break” in the classroom was recognized

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Robin K. Burk

Project-Based Team Learning: Teaching Systems Engineering When the Data are Sparse Robin K. Burk U.S. Military AcademyABSTRACT: Undergraduate systems engineering courses face several challenges, including the need toprovide students with integrative projects which present sufficient depth and complexity while beingscoped for execution within a one or two semester course.This paper describes the results of providing students with challenging real-world analysis projectsdespite the sparse availability of established technical and operating data. Sixteen teams werepresented with projects regarding evaluation of advanced

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Robin K. Burk

Project-Based Team Learning: Teaching Systems Engineering When the Data are Sparse Robin K. Burk U.S. Military AcademyABSTRACT: Undergraduate systems engineering courses face several challenges, including the need toprovide students with integrative projects which present sufficient depth and complexity while beingscoped for execution within a one or two semester course.This paper describes the results of providing students with challenging real-world analysis projectsdespite the sparse availability of established technical and operating data. Sixteen teams werepresented with projects regarding evaluation of advanced

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2008-1478: UNDERSTANDING AND RELATING TO YOUR INTERNATIONALSTUDENTSEdward Gehringer, North Carolina State University Page 13.1309.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Understanding and Relating to Your International Students Edward F. Gehringer North Carolina State University efg@ncsu.eduAbstractIn most engineering programs, international students constitute the majority of the graduatepopulation, and a rising percentage of the undergraduate population. It is important forengineering faculty to understand these students’ expectations of

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University; Alexandra Coleman, Bucknell University; Jacqueline Denning, Bucknell University; Joseph Smith, Bucknell University

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International

AC 2008-964: GLOBAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUCKNELLENGINEERSRichard McGinnis, Bucknell UniversityAlexandra Coleman, Bucknell University Alex Coleman is civil & environmental engineering student in the Class of 2008 at Bucknell University.Jacqueline Denning, Bucknell University Jackie Denning is a mechanical engineering student in the class of 2010 at Bucknell UniversityJoseph Smith, Bucknell University Joey Smith is a civil and environmental engineering student in the class of 2008 at Bucknell University Page 13.645.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Global

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Materials

: conductors; insulators; enamel; magnetism;electromagnet; and motor principles. Only a very basic knowledge of electricity andmagnetism are needed as a prerequisite.When being utilized as a “materials” experiment, students can experiment withconductors other than copper (such as aluminum and steel) and detect slower (lessefficient) motor operation.Low Voltage Direct Current Electric Motor OperationHeavy gauge copper wire is used to fabricate the coil cradle, and the cradle is attached toa standard “D” size battery with elastic bands. After winding the motor coil, we removeinsulation from two locations with sandpaper and assemble the device.When the un-insulted parts of the coil make contact with the cradle, current flows throughthe coil, making it

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Girls and Young Women

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joan Kowalski, Penn State University - New Kensington; Tracie L. Brockhoff, Penn State University - New Kensington

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Women in Engineering

AC 2008-1843: THE FIRSTE FIFTEEN YEARSJoan Kowalski, Penn State University - New Kensington Joan A. Kowalski earned both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Civil Engineering from Penn State University. In 1987, she joined the faculty at the Penn State New Kensington Campus, where she has advanced to the rank of Senior Instructor in Engineering. In 1999, she assumed the role of Program Director for the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Program. She co-founded the Females Interested in Reaching for Science, Technology and Engineering (FIRSTE) Program in 1993 and continues serving as a co-director. This program is designed to attract high school females towards nontraditional careers

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clayton Hochstrasser, The Ohio State Univ.; Joseph Werner, The Ohio State Univ.; Donald Kasten, Ohio State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Visual Basic was used to develop calculation modules that would bevery portable within the current classroom IT capabilities. The course that was used as thefoundation for this development was an undergraduate course in electric machines and powersystems. This paper will discuss the rationale motivating the effort, illustrate the capabilities ofthe software and report on the response of the students to the use of this as a teaching tool.RationaleMany times in the electrical engineering lecture classes, the derivation of equations andsubsequent use of these derived equations to illustrate cause-and-effect relationships aresomewhat limited in the class-room environment due to the calculation overhead. For example,in the power systems area of