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Conference Session
Tricks of the Trade I
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jenny L. Lo, Virginia Tech; Tamara W. Knott, Virginia Tech; Thomas D. Walker P.E., Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions
New Engineering Educators
, a team teachingmodel is used in ENGE 1114 during the on-sequence semester. Depending on the number offaculty assigned to the course, one or two faculty members are assigned as the module leader(s)for each module. The module leaders prepare the materials for both lecture and workshop duringthe module and deliver the lectures.Personnel RolesIn the on-sequence semester the teaching team for one of these first-year common courses mayinclude up to 10 faculty, 17 graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), and 15 undergraduate graders.One or two of the faculty serve as course coordinator(s). In ENGE 1024 and ENGE 1104, thecourse coordinators have primary responsibility for course content, including lecture materials,workshop materials, assignments
Conference Session
Assessment and Impact
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Multidisciplinary Engineering
in the Senior Design student surveys was the replacement of theword “Enterprise” with “Senior Design” (i.e., students rated the impact of their Senior Designinstructor, mentor, coursework, and project involvement). The Senior Design group was used asour control.Figure 2. Differentiating the Roles of Advisors for Survey ParticipantsYour Enterprise Advisor: This is the faculty member(s) who advises and mentors your Enterprise team, provides project/team guidance, and evaluates your work and assigns a grade for your participation in the Enterprise project courses.Your Academic Advisor: This is the person who provides academic advice for your department
Conference Session
Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yaseen Mahmud, Morgan State University; Masud Salimian, Morgan State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering
placed ‘on the clock’. This initiated a timeframe, usually a week,within which students had two challenges to complete in order to be eligible to take that topictest.The first challenge, the student needed to acquire a completely worked-out problem thatillustrated the concept of the just completed topic. This problem could be one of the studentsown devising or from a textbook, class web page, or any other source. The student then wouldschedule an appointment with the instructor to do an oral presentation of the problem. Thestudent would explain step by step the procedure(s) used in the solution of the problem. Thisprovides the instructor an opportunity to examine the students’ critical thinking skills. If thestudent is unable to completely
Conference Session
Design in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ricardo G. Sanfelice, University of Arizona; Giampiero Campa, MathWorks; Manuel Abraham Robles, University of Arizona
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
angle is measured between the front normal vector and the South direc-tion. (b) The zenith angle is measured between the arm of the collector and the vertical axis.with respect to the vertical and horizontal planes. ω(t) = (360/24)t (1) δ = 23.45 sin(360(284 + n)/365) (2)The solar vector is found using (3) as a function of the solar parameters and the lens normal vectoris found as a function of the solar cooker angles. ˆ s = (cos δ cos ω cos λ + sin δ sin λ, − cos δ sin ω, − cos δ cos ω sin λ + sin δ cos λ) n
Conference Session
NEW THIS YEAR! - ASEE Main Plenary II: Best Paper Recognition & Industry Day Session: Corporate Member Council Speaker
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University
Tagged Topics
ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Members Council
Science and Education, National ResearchCouncil.Carlton, K. (2000), 'Teaching about heat and temperature', Physics Education, 35 (2), 101.Chi, M. T. H. Commonsense Conceptions of Emergent Processes: Why Some Misconceptions AreRobust. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2005. 14. 161-99.Chi, M. T. H. (2006). Laboratory methods for assessing experts’ and novices’ knowledge. In K.A. Ericsson, N. Charness, R. R. Hoffman, & P. J. Feltovich (Eds.), The Cambridge handbookof expertise and expert performance (pp. 167-184). Cambridge: Cambridge UniversityPress.Chi, M. T. H. 2008 Three types of Conceptual Change: Belief Revision, Mental Model Transformation,and Categorical Shift. In Handbook of Research on Conceptual Change, S. Vosniadou, Ed, New
Conference Session
IT-based Instructional Technologies
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University
Tagged Divisions
Computing & Information Technology
underway.Bibliography1. Ayala, K. J. (1997). The 8051 Microcontroller: Architecture, Programming and Applications (2 ed.): West.2. Barnett, R., Cox, S., & O'Cull, L. (2003). Embedded C Programming and the Atmel AVR: Thomson, Delmar Learning.3. Barnett, R., Cox, S., & O'Cull, L. (2004). Embedded C Programming and the Microchip PIC: Thomson, Delmar Learning.4. Cady, F. M. (2008). Software and Hardware Engineering: Assembly and C Programming for then Freescale HS12 Microcontroller.5. Gaonkar, R. S. (2007). Fundamentals of Microcontrollers and Applications in Embedded Systems with the PIC18 Microcontroller Family): Thomson Delmar Learning.6. Peatman, J. B. (2003). Embedded Design with the PIC18F452
Conference Session
Innovative Course Developments in Construction
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions
Construction
survey could then be given tofuture courses and compared to the results of the survey presented in this paper.References[1] Chinowsky, P., Brown, H., Szajnman, A., & Realph, A. (2006). Developing knowledge landscapes through Page 25.1287.11project-based learning. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Issues and Practice, 132 (2), 118-124.[2] Hauck, A. and Jackson, B. (2005). Design and Implementation of an Integrated Construction ManagementCurriculum. Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference, 71-82.[3] Kelting, S. (2011). Students’ Perspectives about a Delivery System for a
Conference Session
Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett Ph.D., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University; Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; V. Raju, VIT University; Winston F. Erevelles, St.Mary's University; Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University
Tagged Divisions
Manufacturing
robustcommunications among all stakeholders, from K-12 education through post-secondary educationto industry, and among the professional and government organizations whose responsibility it isto strengthen the manufacturing sector and manufacturing education that supports it. An obviousnecessary requirement to achieve alignment and communication is to build alliances among allof these entities. As a standalone discipline, manufacturing engineering is relatively young with only one Page 25.1299.9program being accredited in the 1970’s, 5 programs being accredited in the 1980’s, and 8programs each being accredited in the 1990’s and following the year 2000. A
Conference Session
Examining Problem-based Learning
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University; Danielle Dowling, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
., "Constructing a Joint Problem Space: The Computer as a Tool for Sharing Knowledge," in Computers as Cognitive Tools, S. Lajoie (ed.). 1993: Hillsdale, NJ, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.13. Bell, P., and Winn, W. “Distributed Cognition, by Nature and by Design,” in Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments, D.H. Jonassen and S. Land (eds.), 2000: Mahwah, NJ, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.14. Leonard, M., and Derry, S.,“What’s the Science Behind It?” The Interaction of Engineering and Science Goals, Knowledge, and Practices in a Design-Based Science Activity (WCER Working Paper No. 2011-5). 2011. Retrieved from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin Center for Education Research website: http
Conference Session
Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy; Jim Cowart, U.S. Naval Academy
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
injection water drained from thecylinder tended to overflow the FWT and that the temperature in the FWT of one of Smeaton’sengine was 134oF.methodologyThe general model that applies to a heat engine operating a pump is shown in Fig. 6. Figure 6 - Pumping Engine Efficiency Relationships Page 25.1357.8The notation convention used herein is that “dotted” terms indicate the time rate of the extensivevariable. The fuel energy rate ( E ) is the product of the mass flow rate of the fuel ( m ) and itsheating value (HV). The thermal power ( Q s ) supplied to the cylinder is the product of the massflow rate of the steam ( m stm
Conference Session
Electrical and Computer Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David H. Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
-suite/5. B. Othman, S. Salem, and B. Saoud, “MPSoC design of RT control applications based on FPGA SoftCore processors,” in 15th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, pp. 404-409, 2008.6. M. Hubner, K. Paulsson, and J. Becker, “Parallel and Flexible Multiprocessor System-On-Chip for Adaptive Automotive Applications based on Xilinx MicroBlaze Soft-Cores,” in 19th IEEE International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium, p. 149, 2005.7. D. H. K. Hoe, C. Martinez, and J. Vundavalli, “Design and Characterization of Parallel Prefix Adders using FPGAs,” IEEE 43rd Southeastern Symposium on System Theory, pp. 170-174, March 2011.8. F. E. Sandnes, H.-L. Jian, Y.-P. Huang
Conference Session
Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
every student and that is automobiles.The particular technology of interest here is the engine type that powers the vehicle. This storywas adopted, adapted, and expanded from a concept by Teich19 (2008) and titled by the author ofthis paper as “The Better Technology.” The Better Technology In the early 1900’s, gas-powered cars shared the roads with those powered steam engines, such as the well known Stanley Steamer’s. Another small player was the electric cars. Eventually, internal combustion engines captured the market and the old steamers disappeared. But why? The usual assumption is that the two contenders went head to head and the best technology won. But there is a lot
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Marisa Hamilton, Riviera Kaufer High School; Lee Clapp, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Tagged Topics
NSF Grantees Poster Session
company would test for uranium at a cost of $200.28 If testresults reveal undesirable results, the land owner would have to disclose that fact if the propertywere ever sold. For this reason, many land owners are not going to have the water tested after awell is drilled.The Texas Mining and Reclamation Association (TMRA) researched a database from theNational Uranium Resource Evaluation (NURE) program. The NURE program was establishedin the 1970’s to identify uranium resources in the United States. As shown in Figure 7, TMRAfound 108 South Texas wells with levels of uranium higher than the EPA standards. Thesewells were tested from 1975 to 1980 and prior to uranium ISR mining.29 Figure 7: Historic water wells in South Texas that
Conference Session
Educating Students for Professional Success
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Diane L. Peters P.E., LMS International; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan
Tagged Divisions
Graduate Studies
Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition,Pittsburgh, PA.6 Strutz, M. L., Cawthorne Jr., J.E., Ferguson, D. M, Carnes, M.T. & Ohland, M.W. (2011). “Returning Students inEngineering Education: Making a Case for ‘Experience Capital.’” American Society of Engineering EducationAnnual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC.7 Peters, D. L. and Daly, S. R.(2011) “The Challenge of Returning: Transitioning from an Engineering Career toGraduate School”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC.8 Peters, D. L. and Daly, S. R. (2012) “Returning to Graduate School: Expectations of Success, Values of theDegree, and Managing the Costs”. Journal of Engineering Education (submitted).9 Stoecker
Conference Session
Recruitment, Retention, and First-year Programs in ECE
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Constance D. Hendrix, U.S. Air Force Academy; Marcus L. Roberts, U.S. Air Force Academy; William J. Eccles, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jeffrey Butler, U.S. Air Force Academy; Randall Deppensmith, U.S. Air Force Academy
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
the U. S. Air Force Academy must take several core engineering courses tograduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. The Department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering offers one of these courses, The Principles of Air Force Electronic Systems.Overall, many students see value in the course, but either dislike learning about technology or Page 25.1478.2become discouraged due to subpar analytical abilities. We strive to instill and hone traditionalengineering skills such as problem solving, detailed technical work, and critical thinking. Yet,beyond classroom technical performance, a recurring crack exists in the execution of this course.Like
Conference Session
Out-of-School and Informal Activities
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yair Joseph Mega P.E., Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Daniel Sullivan, Northeastern University; Lauren Horn, Northeastern University; Charles A. Dimarzio, Northeastern University
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
participate in establishing and maintainingstrong ties to industry and STEM professions. Graduates from the beginning of the program inthe early 90’s have helped provide feedback and continued involvement that allows the programto continually improve. Over 80% of 2008 alumni surveyed indicated that they were interested inconnecting with the current YSP students. Alumni are invited to participate in presentations,field trip events, and webinars during the YSP summer program. The involvement of past YSPparticipants gives current students an invaluable support system by presenting examples ofpotential career paths and connections for future networking functions.DiscussionThe Young Scholars Program at Northeastern University was originally established to
Conference Session
Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Chet Boncek Jr., Raytheon
Tagged Divisions
College Industry Partnerships
andmathematics. Students with inadequate grounding in mathematics and science, as seen in thegraph from the US Dept. of Education, are not well prepared for future academic and/or careeropportunities, resulting in some colleges and universities experiencing difficulties in theirrecruitment efforts for under-represented minority (URM) students. In addition, they may findan even greater burden to not just recruit but to retain underrepresented students in theirengineering program(s). Percent of Graduates Percent of Graduates High School Science Classes High School Math Classes 45% 80% 40
Conference Session
Innovations in the IE Curriculum
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering
the complete problem.‖ (http://www.incose.org/practice/whatissystemseng.aspx) 2. A sub-field of electrical engineering. ―[E]mphasis is attached to the use of systems theory in applications [and] … tends to emphasize control techniques which are often software- intensive.‖9 3. A sub-field of industrial and systems engineering. The word ―system‖ is often added to industrial engineering to emphasize the interactions of parts of a system to create the overall behavior of the system. 4. A sub-field of engineering management or technology management. ―[S]ystems engineering includes taking into consideration all aspects of the life cycle of the system. Thus the systems engineering approach is said to
Conference Session
ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Karen Chang Yan, College of New Jersey; Lisa Grega, College of New Jersey; Suriza VanderSandt, College of New Jersey; Diane C. Bates, College of New Jersey; Elizabeth Borland, College of New Jersey; Karen Elizabeth Clark, College of New Jersey; Amanda Norvell, College of New Jersey
Tagged Divisions
Women in Engineering
combines both equityassessment and faculty development initiatives to understand and facilitate career developmentwithin TCNJ s primarily undergraduate environment.The Equity Assessment Initiative represents the foundation of TAP. A comprehensive facultydatabase will provide an accurate picture of differences in advancement betweenmale and female faculty and will enable faculty progression through the ranks to be tracked forlong term assessment. Climate surveys and interviews of current associate and fullprofessors will identify barriers faced by female faculty.The Faculty Development Initiatives consist of programs and policies which provideopportunities for career development. A multi-faceted approach was taken, the correspondingprogram
Conference Session
Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
two dimensional sizes are selected. The DC electric machine acts as a motor when it is supplied with DC power and accelerates the flywheel to a high speed (3000 to 4000 rpm). When the electric power supply is disconnected, the electric machine then acts as a generator.(3) Tachometer The tachometer is used to measure the flywheel angular velocity in RPM. A digital tachometer, ACT-1B [14], displays the rotational speed in RPM or RPS using a speed sensor providing a single (or multiple) pulse(s) per revolution.(4) Supercapacitor The rate voltage of the selected supercapacitor is 5.4V. Two supercapacitors are connected in series in order to suit for the 10V power supply.(5) Electrolytic capacitor The electrolytic
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
David Hailey; Christine Hailey
Engineering Education, Vol. 86, No. 3, 1997, pp. 211-219.8. Bourne, J. R., McMaster, E., Rieger, J. and J. O. Campbell, “Paradigms for On-Line Learning: A Case Study in the Design and Implementation of an Asynchronous Learning Networks Course,” Proceedings of the 1997 Frontiers in Education Conference, ASEE/IEEE, pp. 245-255.9. Latchman, H. A. and S. M. Latchman, “Bringing the Classroom to Students Everywhere,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 89, No. 4, 2000, pp. 429-433.10. Sener, J. and M. Stover, “An AS Engineering Degree Program via ALN,” Proceedings of the 1997 Frontiers in Education Conference, ASEE/IEEE, pp. 227-232.11. Boulet, M.-M., S. Boudreault, “Using Technology to Deliver Distance Education in Computer Science
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
Eugene Russell
project completed under supervision.” Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2001, American Society for Engineering Education Page 6.1071.1The off-campus Civil Engineering program was initiated in the late 1970’s by faculty teaching evening courses inTopeka and Salina. This led to a program in Topeka in the 1980’s, administered jointly by KSU and the Universityof Kansas (KU). Courses were cross listed and students could get graduate credit at either KSU or KU. Since thegreatest demand were Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
Brian Huggins; Winfred K Anakwa; Gary Dempsey
Engineering EducationCompensation for the variation in the speed of sound was accomplished in software.Product Specifications:1) Display Distance: target distance in inches (18.3 for example) targets > 25.5 inches display all 8's, targets < 18.0 inches display all 0's display update time = 0.75 seconds2) Display Temp.: accuracy + 2EF display update time = 0.75 seconds3) Speaker: alert tone if target < 20.0 inches sound level minimum: 6dB above ambient room noise4) Power Supply: supply sonar ranging board and instrument electronics 5 Volt DC current < 100 ma (including LM7805 operating current)5
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
Michael Lucas; Catherine Latterell; Andrew Vavreck
than at large researchcampuses. The opportunity to integrate very different disciplines centered on a designcompetition in such a way can be of benefit to faculty and students at larger campuses as well. Page 6.737.13Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Education Bibliography 1. Batchelder, M. J., D. F. Dolan and S. L. Iyer, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Production: Enhancing Engineering Education Through Team-based Multidisciplinary Projects. Proceedings of ASEE Annual
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
Don L. Dekker
and the Koch personnel tointeractIt provides a vehicle for Koch personnel to instruct and educate the students.It provides a discussion place to continually re-direct and re-define the project(s). Page 6.85.2PresentationsOral presentations were given at the end of the sixth week and at the end of the 12th week.Attending the mid summer presentations were several Koch managers from Wichita, theChairman of Civil Engineering, the Chairman of Mechanical Engineering, and theAssociate Dean who is in charge of TED, which funded the student salaries, in additionto the Terre Haute Koch personnel. The presentations were given using Power Point andthe students
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
Alexandre Botari; Claudio da Rocha Brito; Melany Ciampi
Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering EducationThis same approach has been worth for the information learnt by the student, or the professional,especially the intimately linked to the scientific-technological area, in what s/he says respect tohis/her formation. The out of date can be inferior to three years of professional exercise for somemodalities, principally in the software area.The proposal for now presented, demands a commitment from the faculty, once this, in theexercise of educator’s priesthood will provide a fomentation atmosphere to the research,motivating the necessary deep as well as valuing the
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
Kauser Jahan; Douglas Cleary
or they may be addressing them simultaneously with thestudents. Rowan CEE does not currently use projects for the capstone that the students would bethe only ones investigating, although those types of projects will often appear in the clinics.The typical graduating class in CEE at Rowan will have between 10 and 20 students. Thestudents work in faculty-selected teams of 4 or 5 students. Each team works toward anindependent solution to the same problem. One or two faculty members coordinate the course. Page 6.862.3The coordinator(s) are responsible for selecting the project and administering the course Proceedings of the 2001 American
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2000 Annual Conference
Authors
James E. Fuller
Paradigm: TECHNOLOGY ADDITIONAL Curriculum • Hardware Pedagogy of Technology • Software Skills required due to technology • Interface • Input/Output devices Specific “technology-tasks” • Internet •? Technology Enhanced Content (Enhanced Learning?) Page 5.232.4 Traditional0 2 4 6 8 10 12 F S J STime Page 5.232.5Influences on Technology Curriculum and PedagogyThere are six primary influences on the effective use of
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2000 Annual Conference
Authors
Murali Krishnamurthi
S - Student S4 S1 Open-ended interaction S3 One-way interaction S2 Two-way interaction Page 5.279.7 Figure 4. A sample discussion diagramA sample discussion diagram for a single thread of discussion is shown in Figure 4 indicates theopen-ended question asked of student 1 (S1) by the instructor (I) which results in a one-wayresponse from student
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2000 Annual Conference
Authors
Richard R. Johnston
also improved the students’ ability to visualize the switch andlamp panel simulations, as evidenced by fewer student question concerning these simulations.Bibliography1. J. Scholl, “PLC Temperature Chamber Technical Manual,” 1997, unpublished.2. J Boyette, “PLC Controlled Process Tank Technical Manual,” 1999 unpublished.3. H. Taleb et al, “Model Elevator Technical Manual,” 1999, unpublished.RICHARD JOHNSTONRichard Johnston spent eight years as a technician (including three years in the U. S. Navy) before completing hisBSEE from Wayne State Univ. He was employed as an electronic engineer by Motorola and by the GulbransenOrgan Co. before completing the MSEE and Ph.D also at WSU. He is currently Associate Professor at LTU, and hisinterests