Conference Session

Capstone Design Pedagogy I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Pembridge, Virginia Tech; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-811: THE CURRENT STATE OF CAPSTONE DESIGN PEDAGOGYJames Pembridge, Virginia TechMarie Paretti, Virginia Tech Page 15.1217.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Current State of Capstone Design PedagogyAbstractIn the fall of 2009, faculty involved in capstone design courses were surveyed to track trends inthe course structure and to explore current pedagogical practices. Where prior surveys probedcourse logistics, faculty involvement, project coordination, funding details, and industryinvolvement, this survey complements that work by also addressing the teaching beliefs andpractices of capstone faculty. The results provide a basis for

Conference Session

Implementing the CE BOK into Courses and Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-895: USING HISTORY TO REINFORCE ETHICS AND EQUILIBRIUMWilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa Wilfrid Nixon is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa, and has been on the faculty there since 1987. In addition to his research on winter highway maintenance, he has also conducted research into student learning, and ways in which faculty can enhance such learning. He has been involved both with the Civil Engineering Division of ASEE and with the ASCE Committee on Faculty Development, and has also both attended and served as a mentor at ExCEEd Teaching Workshops. He plays bad golf, and also dances the Argentine Tango

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting; Tom Weller, University of South Florida

AC 2010-425: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OF COMPLEX ENGINEEREDSYSTEMS IN THE CONTEXT OF WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKSPaul Flikkema, Northern Arizona UniversityJeff Frolik, University of VermontCarol Haden, Magnolia ConsultingTom Weller, University of South Florida Page 15.557.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Experiential Learning of Complex Engineered Systems in the Context of Wireless Sensor NetworksAbstractThere is a strong need for the reform of engineering education in order to prepare students forone of the great challenges of this century: to understand highly complex problems ranging fromhealth care to geoengineering and to synthesize

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hsi-Hsun Tsai, Ming-Chi University of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-559: CONSTRUCTING THE NORM OF THE PROBLEM SOLVINGABILITIES OF SENIOR STUDENTS OF MING-CHI UNIVERSITY OFTECHNOLOGYHsi-Hsun Tsai, Ming-Chi University of Technology Page 15.314.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Constructing the Norm of the Problem Solving Abilities of Senior Students of Ming-Chi University of TechnologyAbstractLots of research regarding the Science-Technology-Society issues reveal that the problemsolving ability should be more important for students. The high level cognitive skill may helpthe students to face the future complicate development of the society. The ability of theproblem solving is thus the front one of the

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin E. Bollo, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Carlos Estuardo Ventura, University of British Columbia

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-590: A MODEL FOR THE POST-BACHELOR’S DEGREE EDU-CATION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS THROUGH A COLLABORA-TION BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIAMartin E. Bollo, British Columbia Institute of Technology Martin Bollo is a Faculty member at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, B.C., Canada. He joined BCIT in 2000 after ten years of consulting engineering experience in California and British Columbia. He is a registered P.E., P.Eng. and S.E., and is a member of the Certificate in Structural Engineering Program Committee of the Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia (SEABC). He was a founding member of the SEABC in 2005, and was a past President of its predecessor, the Vancouver

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry B. Santoso, Utah State University; Raymond E. Boyles, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-521: A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF CONDUCTING SEMI-STRUCTUREDINTERVIEW AS METACOGNITIVE ASSESSMENT IN ENGINEERINGDESIGN: ISSUES AND CHALLENGESHarry B. Santoso, Utah State University Harry B. Santoso received a BS and MS from Universitas Indonesia (UI) in Computer Science. Before pursuing his PhD program majoring Engineering Education at Department of Engineering and Technol- ogy Education, Utah State University, he taught some courses at UI (e.g., computer-assisted instruction and multimedia technique). He has been an administrator of e-Learning system for several years in his de- partment and university. He is also a member of E-School for Indonesia (Esfindo) research group that has main objective to promote a

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Arun R. Srinivasa, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

AC 2011-1115: ALIGNMENT OF PREPARATION VIA FIRST-YEAR PHYSICSMECHANICS AND CALCULUS COURSES WITH EXPECTATIONS FORA SOPHOMORE STATICS AND DYNAMICS COURSEKristi J Shryock, Texas A&M University Kristi J. Shryock is a Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She received both a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M and received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M in May 2011. Her research work focuses on engineering education.Prof. arun r srinivasa, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Srinivasa received his batchelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin James Wainwright, BC Institute of Technology; Barbara Ellen Endicott-Popovsky, University of Washington, Information School; Sarah A. Rajala, Mississippi State University

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2011-165: ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO ASSESSING MILITARYTRAINING FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT INTO ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSKevin James Wainwright, BC Institute of Technology Kevin Wainwright a faculty member in the School of Business at the British Columbia Institute of Tech- nology in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. BCIT has over 50,000 full and part time students and is the second largest post-secondary institute in the province of British Columbia Kevin has his Ph.D. in economics from Simon Fraser University where his fields of specialization were mathematical economics, industrial organization, law and economics, and environmental economics. He is co-author of the book, Fundamen- tal Methods in Mathematical

Conference Session

Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Frances C. Ray-Earle, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Center for Biorefining & Biofuels (C2B2); Nancy S. Tway, University of Colorado

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1039: AN ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR EVALUATING A FOURSITE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM IN BIOFUELS ANDBIOREFINING ENGINEERINGDaniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder DANIEL W. KNIGHT is the engineering assessment specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program (ITLL) and the Broadening Opportunity through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center in CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from the Louisiana State University, and an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in coun- seling psychology, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of retention, program evaluation and teamwork

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Phys

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Matthew Mounce, US Navy; Jamie Weber, Parsons; Sudarshan Rai, Unknown; Willy Duffle, University of Central Oklahoma; Jesse Haubrich, University of Central Oklahoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2010-1861: LINKING SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS TO RESEARCHPROJECTSEvan Lemley, University of Central OklahomaBaha Jassemnejad, University of Central OklahomaMatthew Mounce, US NavyJamie Weber, ParsonsSudarshan Rai, UnknownWilly Duffle, University of Central OklahomaJesse Haubrich, University of Central OklahomaBahman Taheri, Alphamicron Page 15.845.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 LINKING SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS TO RESEARCH PROJECTSAbstractSenior design projects form an important capstone for most engineering disciplines and mustconsist of the realistic application of the engineering design process. Some senior engineeringstudents

Conference Session

Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1961: CAN PEN TABLETS BE USED TO IMPROVE THEPERFORMANCE OF PLACE-BOUND ENGINEERING STUDENTS?Dale Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Wisconsin Teaching Fellow 2009 - 2010, Electrical Engineering Assessment Chair 2008 - Present, ASEE Mathematics Division Chair 2006-2007, ASEE Mathematics Division Program Chair 2005-2006 Page 15.257.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Can Pen Tablets be used to improve the Performance of Place-Bound Engineering Students?AbstractOffice hours are an essential

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Imbertson, University of Minnesota-ECE; Anders Sonnenburg, Xcel Energy; Munira Masoud, Xcel Energy; Meron Demissie, Mortenson Construction

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1981: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY: A BRIDGE BETWEEN ENGINEERING,DEVELOPING NATIONS AND INNER-CITY YOUTHPaul Imbertson, University of Minnesota-ECE Paul Imbertson received the BS (83) MS (94) and PhD (97) in electrical engineering, all from the University of Minnesota. He has worked in power electronics for military avionics and is currently a Teaching Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota, where he has been voted Best Professor eight times. His current interests include the wide ranging topics of energy and deciphering the minds of electrical engineering students.Anders Sonnenburg, Xcel Energy Anders Sonnenburg holds a Bachelors Degree

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Thomas, Virginia Tech; Michael Smith, National Society of Black Engineers

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-2070: TECHNICAL OUTREACH COMMUNITY HELP: ANENGINEERING OUTREACH-MENTORING PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES Lauren Thomas, Virginia TechMichael Smith, National Society of Black EngineersSarah Brown, Northeastern University Biographies:Lauren D. Thomas is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at Virginia Techand holds office in the National Society of Black Engineers as the TORCHchairperson from 2008-2010. Her current research interests center aroundinterdisciplinarity, knowledge ownership and transfer in the field of opticalengineering.As the director of the NSBE World Headquarters Programs Team, Dr. MichaelSmith manages a budget in excess of $1.4 million for the strategic development,coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all

Conference Session

Leadership and Strategic Planning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Gregory Leman, Baylor University; William Jordan, Baylor University; Brian Garner, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-2218: BRINGING INNOVATION AND THE ENTREPRENEURIALMINDSET (BACK) INTO ENGINEERING: THE KEEN INNOVATORS PROGRAMCynthia Fry, Baylor University Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering & Computer Science, Baylor UniversityWilliam Jordan, Baylor University Professor and Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering & Computer Science, Baylor UniversityGregory Leman, Baylor University Clinical Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Director of University Entrepreneurial Initiatives, Baylor UniversityBrian Garner, Baylor University Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering &

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Gerry Galloway, University of Maryland; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers; James O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-42: ASCE POLICY 465: STATUS AND NEXT STEPSJeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, MadisonGerry Galloway, University of MarylandThomas Lenox, American Society of Civil EngineersJames O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers Page 14.233.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009ASCE Policy 465 - Progress and Next Steps ASCE Policy 465 – Progress and Next StepsAbstractFor several decades, educators and practitioners in the civil engineering community in the UnitedStates have been calling for reform of civil engineering education. In 1995, at the AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Civil Engineering Education Conference (CEEC ’95), someof

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC/DC Power System Interactions, distributed energy systems, power quality, and grid-connected re- newable energy applications including solar and wind power systems. He is a senior member of IEEE, member of ASEE, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, and ATMAE. Dr. Pecen was recog- nized as an Honored Teacher/Researcher in ”Who’s Who among America’s Teachers” in 2004-2009. Dr. Pecen is a recipient of 2010 Diversity Matters Award at the University of Northern Iowa for his efforts on promoting diversity and international education at UNI. He is also a recipient of 2011 UNI C.A.R.E Sustainability Award for the recognition of applied research and development of renewable energy appli- cations at UNI and

Conference Session

Ethical and Global Concerns

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ellen Lynch, Australian National University; Jeremy Ingle Smith, Australian National University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

becalled upon to be deployed at short-notice for international (non-Australian) disaster response.In 2003, Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB-A) was established as an independentnational organisation. EWB-A’s focus was on long-term community development both inAustralia and overseas. When first established, this had a mission of working “withdisadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through education and theimplementation of sustainable engineering programs,” in order to achieve sustainabledevelopment [15]. Before 2010, both RedR Australia and EWB-A provided expertise to localorganisations through placements and provided education and training programs in Australia.In 2011, the peak professional body for engineering in

Conference Session

Standards and K-12 Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rodney L. Custer, Black Hills State University; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Daniel A. Spake, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-2987: ENGINEERING CONCEPT ASSESSMENT: DESIGN ANDDEVELOPMENTDr. Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jenny Daugherty is an Assistant Professor in the Technology Leadership & Innovation Department at Purdue University.Dr. Rodney L. Custer, Black Hills State UniversityDebra Brockway, Stevens Institute of TechnologyDaniel A. Spake, Purdue University Daniel A. Spake is a master’s student in the Organizational, Leadership & Supervision Department in the College of Technology at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in technology education from North Carolina State University. Page

Conference Session

Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Jay Kutnick, University of Hong Kong; Yuen-Yan Chan, University of Hong Kong; Pok Yee Lee, University of Hong Kong

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International

AC 2012-5321: ENGINEERING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, PERCEP-TION, AND CAREER CHOICE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTSIN HONG KONG SAR, CHINAProf. Peter Jay Kutnick, University of Hong Kong Peter Kutnick is Chair Professor of psychology and education, based in the Learning, Development and Diversity Division of the faculty of education at the University of Hong Kong. His research interests include children’s social and interpersonal development within schools, attainment within classrooms (especially via effective group work), inclusion within early education, and school-based engineering education. More specific research interests include the use of within-class groups for learning and social inclusion, large- and small

Conference Session

Integrating Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Sean Michael Schmidt, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3147: HYBRID DELIVERY OF ENGINEERING ECONOMY TOLARGE CLASSESKellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology Kellie Grasman serves as an instructor in engineering management and systems engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She holds graduate degrees in engineering and business admin- istration from the University of Michigan and began teaching in 2001 after spending several years in industry positions. She was named the 2011-12 Robert B. Koplar Professor of Engineering Management for her achievements in online learning. She serves as an eMentor for the University of Missouri System and earned a Faculty Achievement Award for teaching.Dr. Suzanna Long, Missouri

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University; Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3236: IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING IN DISTANCE-BASEDGRADUATE PROGRAMS: A RESIDENCY LIVE CASE COURSEDr. Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Ismail Capar, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University Page 25.751.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING IN DISTANCE-BASED GRADUATE PROGRAMS: A RESIDENCY LIVE CASE COURSEABSTRACTA case study of a real world project-based course designed for Master of Science in IndustrialDistribution (MSID) program at XXXX1 University is presented. It primarily focuses on a week-long residency course offered as a part of fall

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian F Martensen, Minnesota State University; Deborah K. Nykanen P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Marilyn C. Hart, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-4169: INTERDISCIPLINARY STEM PEER-MENTORING ANDDISTANCE-BASED TEAMSBrian F Martensen, Minnesota State University Brian F. Martensen is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He began working with the NSF-supported MAX Scholar Program in 2009. His interests include inquiry-based models of instruction and ways to facilitate the transition of majors to professionals. His mathematical research is in the area of dynamical systems and topology.Dr. Deborah K. Nykanen P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato Deborah K. Nykanen is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She received her Ph.D

Conference Session

Outreach Activities and Introductory Materials Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter R. Hondred, Iowa State University; Karri M. Haen, Iowa State University; Adah Leshem, Iowa State University; Michael R. Kessler, Iowa State University

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Materials

AC 2012-3027: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY SYMBI GK-12 PROGRAM: ACASE STUDY OF THE RESIDENT ENGINEER’S EFFECTS ON EIGHTHGRADERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGMr. Peter R. Hondred, Iowa State UniversityDr. Karri M. Haen, Iowa State University Karri Haen is the NSF-CBiRC educational programs evaluator at Iowa State University’s Research Insti- tute for Studies in Education (RISE). Her current education research interests include determining how philosophy of science issues impact science pedagogy and comparative analysis of science teacher pro- fessional development strategies. Haen has been a Knaphus Fellow Lecturer in the ISU Biology program and began working with CBiRC and RISE after completing her Ph.D. in

Conference Session

New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University; Raymond Edward Boyles, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3539: OFFSETTING GENDER BIAS IN ENGINEERING: GEN-DER EQUITY INTERNET CONTROLLED FISH FARM CURRICULUMACTIVITYMr. Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University Presentacion Rivera-Reyes is currently a graduate research assistant and a Ph.D. student in the Engi- neering Education Department at Utah State University. He formerly held a position as professor of telecommunication engineering at Technological University of Honduras. He received his B.S. in elec- trical engineering from the National Autonomous University of Honduras. He has experience in the telecommunication industry where he worked training engineers and technicians in high-speed transmis- sion system for backbone networks.Mr. Raymond Edward

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Grayson, University of Pretoria

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International

AC 2010-1183: ENGAGE: AN EXTENDED DEGREE PROGRAM AT THEUNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA IN SOUTH AFRICADiane Grayson, University of Pretoria Diane Grayson obtained her PhD in 1990 at the University of Washingon in Physics, specialising in physics education. After working at several South African universities, in 2009 she moved to Engineering at the University of Pretoria, where she designed and manages a new, educationally sound, extended degree program. Page 15.465.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 ENGAGE: An extended degree program at the University of XX

Conference Session

Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alongkorn Pimpin, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

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International

AC 2010-1225: REVISION OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGCURRICULUM AT CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY UNDER NEWREGULATIONS AND QUALITY ASSURANCEAlongkorn Pimpin, Chulalongkorn University Alongkorn Pimpin is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, Japan, as well as an M.Eng. and a B.Eng. from Chulalongkorn University, all in Mechanical Engineering. His areas of expertise are fluid mechanics and MEMS.Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University Kuntinee Maneeratana is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. She earned a Ph.D. and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, both from

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fred Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Ciaraldi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Eben Cobb, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kenneth Stafford, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-1305: TEACHING MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN TO ENGINEERINGSTUDENTS: ROBOTICS CAPSTONETaskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteFred Looft, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWilliam Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMichael Ciaraldi, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteEben Cobb, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteKenneth Stafford, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Page 15.1180.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Multidisciplinary Design to Engineering Students: Robotics CapstoneAbstractRobotics Engineering (RBE) is a new undergraduate degree program at Worcester PolytechnicInstitute (WPI). As of the fall

Conference Session

Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elton Graves, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mathematics

AC 2010-149: THE VISUALIZATION OF BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMSElton Graves, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 15.1263.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 THE VISUALIZATION OF BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS Abstract In this paper the author will demonstrate how using Maple software, and physicalmodels, in an introductory Boundary Value Problems course, helps students learn theconcepts presented. By using Maple software and simple demonstrations done in class, theinstructor and students were not only able to solve partial differential equations analytically,but were able to see how the solutions visually compared with the classroomdemonstrations

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed A. Seif, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-2303: HIGH POWER ROCKETRY PROGRAM: UNDERGRAD-UATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR AN HBCUShowkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Dr. Showkat Chowdhury is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, and performing research in the fields of Nano-composites, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer and Combustion. Previously, he worked as a Pro- fessor at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) and at University of Brighton, U.K. He also worked in the Research Division of Corning Inc. He earned his Ph.D

Conference Session

Engaging Families and Exciting Girls with Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Caley Opsal, Illinois Valley Community College; Dorene M. Perez, Illinois Valley Community College; James A. Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College; Rose Marie Lynch, Illinois Valley Community College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1254: INVOLVING PARENTS CAN IMPROVE GIRLS’Susan M. Caley Opsal, Illinois Valley Community College SUSAN M. CALEY OPSAL, anatomy and physiology instructor at IVCC, is Co-Principal Investigator for NSF grant #0802505 and served as internal evaluator for NSF grant #0501885. She has extensive experience leading math, science and technology camps for middle school girls and is an experienced grant writer. In 2008 she received the Faculty Excellence Award from Illinois Valley Community College. She holds an M.S. and B.S. in biology from the University of Wisconsin.Dorene M. Perez, Illinois Valley Community College DORENE PEREZ, program Director/Instructor of CAD/CAE at IVCC, is Principal Investigator for Na