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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Siang Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada; Montell Jermaine Wright, University of Central Oklahoma, Robotics Research; Kaitlin Rose Foran, University of Central Oklahoma; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2011-20: TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR IN-COMING FRESHMEN ENGINEERING STUDENTS THROUGH ROBOTICSRESEARCHBaha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma Chair and Professor of Engineering and Physics DepartmentMr. Wei Siang PeeMr. Kevin RadaMontell Jermaine Wright, University of Central Oklahoma, Robotics Research A freshmen engineering student. Attended Choctaw high school. Likes to fix computers and solve tech- nical problems in his spare time.Kaitlin Rose Foran, University of Central OklahomaEvan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma Page 22.1545.1 c American Society for

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Design Tools & Methodology II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kendra Crider, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; John J. Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-815: BODY-STORMING, SUPER HEROES AND SCI-TECH PUB-LICATIONS:TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE THE IDEATION PROCESSDaniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy Dr. Dan Jensen is a Professor of Engineering Mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy where he has been since 1997. He received his B.S. (Mechanical Engineering), M.S. (Applied Mechanics) and Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering Science) from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has worked for Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, NASA, University of the Pacific, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and MSC Software Corp. His research includes development of innovative design methodologies and en- hancement of engineering education.Kendra Crider, U.S. Air Force Academy Kendra

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel P. Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rebecca Dobbs, Rochester Institute of Technology; Changfeng Ge, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Manufacturing Studies. His industrial experience includes work as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for Allied Signal. He has a Master of Engineering Degree in Manufacturing and a BS in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from RIT and an AS in Engineering Science from Hudson Valley Community College.Rebecca Dobbs, Rochester Institute of TechnologyChangfeng Ge, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr Changfeng Ge is an associate professor at Rochester Institute of Technology. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering , and a Doctor of Engineering Degree in Packaging and Dis- tribution from University Dortmund, Germany. He is Chairman of ASTM D10.13 packaging committee. He also holds the title

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ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eric Nesbitt

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Engineering Technology

spent 20 years as a K-12 faculty, principal and district administrator in various Indiana school districts before moving to his current position. His research interests include P-20 STEM education, STEM teacher preparation, Sustainability in STEM and STEM Leadership.Eric Nesbitt Page 22.706.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Factors That Influence the Use of Sustainable Technology in Structural DesignIntroductionThe United States is becoming increasingly aware of the implications of overusing naturalresources; polluting the air, land, and

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Deckard, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific; Kellie Marcarelli, Pershing Middle School; Susan Benson, Pershing Middle School; Heather Marie McCormick, Pershing Middle School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1577: POSTER-BREATHING LIFE INTO THE SCIENCE FAIRPROCESSChristina Deckard, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific Christina Deckard received a BS and an MS in Physics from San Diego State University. She also received an MS in Mathematics Education from San Diego State University. Ms. Deckard is a Senior Scientist at SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific in San Diego working in the Intelligence, Surveillance and Recon- naissance Department. Ms. Deckard has also taught at numerous local colleges and universities in the Mathematics and Physics Departments.Kellie Marcarelli, Pershing Middle School Kellie Marcarelli is a middle school science teacher and department chair at Pershing Middle School in the San Diego Unified

Conference Session

ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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PhD Valeriy Solomonov, Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology (MITHT); Olga Belyaeva, Ph.D., Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology (MITHT); Alla Frolkova, Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology (MITHT)

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Chemical Engineering

presuppose deep scientific knowledge of physical and chemical laws,molecular and quantum chemistry, fine technologies, models based on types of interaction,thermodynamic, kinetic and mathematical regularities as well as on modern computertechnologies and programs.Multi-level structure of educational programs in Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of FineChemical Technology (MITHT)The multi-level education system for chemical engineers has been tested and developed for20 years since 1991 up to the present in Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of FineChemical Technology3. The former system consisted in the linear professional curriculacovering five and a half years. Such curricula were successfully realized in the former SovietUnion under conditions of a plan

Conference Session

Two Year-to-Four Year Transfer Topics Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven K. Mickelson, Iowa State University; Marcia R. Laugerman, Iowa State University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2011-1148: CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANS-FER STUDENTS THAT SUCCESSFULLY MATRICULATE AND GRAD-UATE IN ENGINEERINGSteven K. Mickelson , Iowa State University Steven Mickelson is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, the Di- rector of the Center for Learning and Teaching, and the Co-director o Learning Communities at Iowa State University.Marcia R Laugerman, Iowa State University Marcia Laugerman is a researcher for the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching and a licensed professional industrial engineer. She has twenty years of faculty experience teaching engineering, busi- ness and statistics courses and is a current Ph D candidate

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Ravi Shankar; Don Ploger; Oren Masory; Francis X McAfee

, when solving problems in school science andmathematics, students have difficulty applying the knowledge they have learned. In the examplesshown in this study, the students are highly motivated because they have selected the problem tobe solved.We propose to use autonomous robots and mobile phones to teach math and physics to high schoolstudents. This paper is based on a new undergraduate engineering course that is being offered for thesecond time this semester. During the first offering, the enrolled students developed hardware andsoftware components that will be used this semester to build a set of autonomous robots that can bemanaged from smart phones. The eventual goal is to develop two games (Tic-Tac-Toe and Chess) thatcan be played with

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler Grandahl; Gianfranco Biondi; Clark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

extent for intermittent renewable energysources. Battery life, performance, and cost remain a barrier to widespread use of battery energystorage. Increasing the number of students researching these technologies would increase thelikelihood of progress.The process of testing batteries to characterize performance and durability typically requires theuse of specialized equipment that may be beyond the budget for many educators. Hence, manyinterested students may not have access to the tools to perform these experiments.To remedy this, we have begun the development of an open source battery-testing platform thatcan be built at a fraction of the cost of commercial systems. Furthermore, the development of thetesting platform provides educational

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Virginia Booth Gleghorn, Purdue University,Minority Engineering Programs; Carol S Stwalley P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-1360: ROUGH DRAFT ASEE 2011 IMPACT OF TRANSITIONPROGRAMS ON THE RETENTION OF UNDERREPRESENTED STU-DENTSVirginia Booth Gleghorn, Purdue University, MEP Virginia Booth Gleghorn is from Indianapolis, Indiana. She is a Purdue University graduate with a Bach- elor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. While at Purdue, Virginia was a member of the National Society of Black Engineers, the Institute of Industrial En- gineers and the Society of Women Engineers, and actively involved with Purdue’s Minority Engineering Programs. Virginia was the first female National Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers and the first National Chair to serve two

Conference Session

Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-893: MAKING ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING WORK: LESSONSFROM PARTNERSHIPS AND PRACTICEMUSEUM OF SCIENCEChristine M Cunningham, Museum of Science Dr. Christine Cunningham is a Vice President at the Museum of Science, Boston where she oversees curriculum development, teacher professional development, and research and evaluation efforts related to K-16 engineering and science learning and teaching. She is the founder and director of the Engineering is Elementary project. Her work focuses on making engineering and science more relevant, understand- able, and accessible to everyone, especially marginalized populations such as women, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities. Christine received a joint BA

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zeshan Hyder, Virginia Tech & UET Lahore; Zulfiqar Ali, Virginia Polytechnic State University; Janis P. Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2484: EMPLOYING ENGINEERING DESIGN TOOLS FOR DE-SIGNING/REDESIGNING OF COURSESZeshan Hyder, Virginia Tech & UET Lahore Zeshan Hyder is a PhD student in Mining & Minerals Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic In- stitute & State University, Virginia. He has completed his Masters Degree from University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, Pakistan and is currently working in Virginia Center for Coal & Energy Research (VCCER) under supervision of Prof Dr. Michael Karmis for research in Underground Coal Gasification.zulfiqar Ali, Department of Mining & Mineral Engineering,Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State universityVA, USA.Janis P. Terpenny, Virginia Tech Janis Terpenny is a

Conference Session

Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Robert Weissbach, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Adam Henry, Pennsylvania State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2011-1607: CONVEYOR CONTROL SYSTEM PROJECTDavid R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie David R. Loker received the M.S.E.E. degree from Syracuse University in 1986. In 1984, he joined General Electric (GE) Company, AESD, as a design engineer. In 1988, he joined the faculty at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. In 2007, he became the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program. His research interests include wireless sensor networks, data acquisition systems, and communications systems.Robert Weissbach, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Robert Weissbach is currently an associate professor of engineering and incoming director of the Ap- plied Energy Research Center at Penn

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Donald D. Joye

for almost 15 yearsand has over 40 research publications. 432 NOW THAT COMPUTERS ARE HERE, WHAT DO WE DO IN LAB?ABSTRACT Focused on Chemical Engineering, the following paper is a discussion of strategies andcoping mechanisms for the onslaught of virtual laboratories many people are advocating forreplacing the traditional lab experience, which includes coming to grips with large scaleequipment used in the process industries. Yet, we also acknowledge the usefulness of computerdata acquisition and the like as desirable for the modern experience in lab, because this is theway industry now does it, more or less. However, experience with real equipment and itsoperation is invaluable to the

Conference Session

Rethinking PowerPoint and Other Acts of Communication

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine G. Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Wisconsin–Madison Traci Nathans-Kelly earned her PhD in 1997. At that time, she was also the Program Director for the Sci- entific and Technical Communication BS degree at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She came to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to teach in the College of Engineering’s Technical Communication program, the Masters of Engineering inProfessional Practice program, and the Masters of Engineering in Engine Systems program. She instructs a variety of topics, including technical communication (graduate and undergraduate), technical presentations (graduate and undergraduate), technical editing, writing user manuals, and other courses. She is active in the Society for Technical Communication (STC) as

Conference Session

Ethical Perspectives on the Grand Challenges of Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George D. Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2011-2825: UNLOCKING THE HEART OF ENGINEERING GRANDCHALLENGES: LISTENING TO THE QUIET VOICESGeorge D. Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton Page 22.1582.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011
 Unlocking the Heart of Engineering Grand Challenges: Listening to the Quiet VoicesI. IntroductionThe National Academy of Engineering listed a series of Grand Challenges for Engineeringduring this past year.1 The challenges ranged from making solar energy economical to providingaccess to clean water to re-engineering the brain to list just a few. Surely, it may be difficult

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Silvia Carreno-Castillo, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla

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Women in Engineering

science, engineering and technology education. Page 22.1572.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Understanding Mexican Faculty Descriptors of Engineering Using Metaphors to Help Explain Gendered BoundariesIntroductionA major theme in the literature regarding women in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) fields concerns the construction of STEM as a masculine dogma. Pastresearch suggests that women’s previous exclusion and persistent under-representation is rootedin the construction of science as rational, objective, neutral and in opposition to

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ECCD Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simon De Los Rios, Lisbon Superior Engineering Institute (ISEL)

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-420: VIRTUAL POWER PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTED GEN-ERATION IN ENERGY TRADING MARKETS: AN APPROACH TO THEINTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN LATIN AMERICASimon De Los Rios, Instituto Superior de Engenheira de Lisboa - ISEL Simon De Los Rios received his honors B.Sc. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, United States in 2008. He is currently a researcher at Lisbons Superior Engineering Institute (ISEL) in Lisbon, Portugal focusing on distributed generation and renewable energy sources integration to the energy market with emphasis on Latin America. Director Jos Carlos Quadrado is a currently the president of ISEL (Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal) and a

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IE Technical Session I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2011-93: DESIGN PROJECTS WITH OUT-OF TOWN COMPANIESLizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Lizabeth Schlemer has been teaching at Cal Poly, SLO for 18 years. She is a graduate of Cal Poly herself, and she holds a Masters in Industrial and Systems Engineering and an MBA from University of Southern California, and a PhD in Educational Research from University of California, Santa Barbara. She has 10 years of work experience at Unocal Corporation where she held positions of increasing responsibility. Most of her current research activities center around engineering education and enhancing engagement through valid contexts like project based learning and community service. She

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Singli Garcia-Otero; E. Sheybani; Eduardo Garcia-Otero

, Ehsan Sheybani, and Eduardo Garcia-OteroAbstractThe demand for diversified qualified science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) graduates has increased dramatically in recent years, especially with theretirement of baby boomers [1]. Therefore, the nation is facing a serious challenge ineducating sufficient numbers of women and underrepresented minorities in the STEMfields to meet the demands of the scientific community. Recruitment and retention areimportant ways to increase graduation of women and underrepresented minorities. Thispaper concentrates on retention.There have been many studies on low retention rates among women andunderrepresented minorities in STEM disciplines and different conclusions have beendrawn [2][3][4]. At

Conference Session

Engineering Mathematical Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University, Qatar

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Mathematics

AC 2011-279: EDGE DETECTORS IN IMAGE PROCESSINGJohn Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University/Qatar Dr. John Schmeelk is a Professor of mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University teaching mathe- matics at VCU/Qatar campus in Doha, Qatar. He received his PhD from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He has been an invited speaker to conferences in Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Hungary, India, United Arab emmirate, Qatar and many other lands. Page 22.518.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Edge Detectors in Image

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Global Education in Construction Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Grau, University of Alabama; Edward Back, University of Alabama; Guillermo Mejia, University of Alabama and Universidad Industrial de Santander

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Construction

AC 2011-1545: HOW DOES THE TRANSFER OF CONSTRUCTION EN-GINEERING EXPERTISE IMPACT THE COGNITION AND WORK PRAC-TICE OF THE ENGINEERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION WORK FORCE?David Grau, The University of Alabama David Grau is an Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama. Recently, his work in the field of engineering education has focused on investigating the barriers and opportunities for the integration of best construction engineering practices into the curricula of higher education colleges and universities in North America. In addition, Dr. Grau has investigated the impact of a continuous training program in the discipline of construction engineering on the learning and work behavior of practicing engineers in the

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-170: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EPORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR SERIES FOR AN ETPROGRAMCarmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware Carmine C. Balascio, Ph.D., P.E. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioresources Engineering at the University of Delaware. He earned bachelor’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Mathematics from U.D. He earned an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering and a Ph.D. double major in Agricultural Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from Iowa State University. He teaches courses in surveying, soil mechanics, and storm-water management and has research interests in urban hydrology, water resources engineering, and assessment of student

Conference Session

Structural Education Applications in Architectural Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse University

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Architectural

AC 2011-1067: THE USE OF HISTORICAL PRECEDENT IN TEACHINGSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS TO ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS.Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse University Page 22.1509.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011THE USE OF HISTORICAL PRECEDENT IN TEACHING STRUCTURES TOARCHITECTSAbstractStructures are a vital but oft overlooked facet of the architecture curriculum. Structuraland historical analyses of innovation in structural engineering and the evolution ofstructural form provide a useful pedagogical tool. Such analyses facilitate studentunderstanding of fundamental structural principles and foster a greater appreciation forthe design

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holli Burgon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; David E. Goldberg, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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NSF Grantees

Illinois alumnus, he earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, worked in industry for four years, and earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in agricultural and biochemical engineering at Purdue University. Since 1986, he has been on the faculty at the University of Illinois, where he is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.David E. Goldberg, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign David E. Goldberg, best known as a leader in the field of genetic algorithms and evolutionary computation, is the Jerry S. Dobrovolny Distinguished Professor in Entrepreneurial Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and co-director and co-founder of the Illinois

Conference Session

ETD Design V: Classroom Delivery, Course Content, and Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Fred Walker, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2823: ENSURING CURRICULUM INTEGRITY FOR ENGINEER-ING TECHNOLOGYMike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Mike Eastman is Department Chair and Professor of Electrical, Computer, and Telecommunications En- gineering Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Eastman spent six years as a hardware design engineer with Intel corporation before entering academia to specialize in embedded systems de- sign. Most recently he has been involved in curriculum development and academic calendar conversion at RIT. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology and a MS in Computer Science from RIT.H. Fred Walker, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) H. Fred Walker is Dean of the College of

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Sugg, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division; John V Fishell, Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) ; Arman Hovakemian, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-1796: NAVY METROLOGY ENGINEERING CENTER STEM OUT-REACH THROUGH THE STEP PROGRAM: CHALLENGES, LESSONSLEARNED AND APPLICATION TO DOD STRATEGYDouglas Sugg, Navy -NSWC Corona CA Doug Sugg is the Department Head of Product Engineering Assessement at the Corona Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center.John V Fishell,JD, John Victor Fishell, President, Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) John V. Fishell retired from his position as Technical Director of NSWC, Corona Division, Corona, CA in 2008 after 36 years of service. He holds a Juris Doctorate in Law from California Southern Law School and a BSEE from the University of Texas, El Paso along with two Certficates in Management from the

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-211: BENEFITS OF MENTORING STUDENTS IN DESIGN COM-PETITIONSScott F. Kiefer, Michigan State University Scott Kiefer began his career at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez where he spent two years. He then spent six years at Tri-State University (now Trine University), a small teaching college in Angola, Indiana. He then taught at Michigan State University for two and a half years, and is currently at York College of Pennsylvania.Dr. Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University Craig W. Somerton is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He teaches in the area of thermal engineering including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal design. He has also taught

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Wayne Helmer; Damon Mobbs

inthe class room.Introduction and BackgroundRP technology and systems have been around for a number of years. This technology hasfound application in industry, governmental engineering laboratories, manufacturing facilitiesand all types of schools. As the sophistication of this technology has increased the base priceof these units has decreased. RP are now cost effective in graduate schools, technical schoolsand secondary and primary educational facilities. New improvements in the technology havemade RP units available to almost any school in our country. The terminology used in the rapid prototyping industry is not completely consistent. Some differentiate “RP” from “3D Printing” Theoretically RP includes more expensive machines and

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Ashraf Ghaly

Engineering and Non-Engineering Aspects of Environmentally Sustainable Infrastructure ASHRAF GHALY, Ph.D., P.E. Professor of Engineering, Union College Schenectady, NY 12308 ghalya@union.edu 326 Engineering and Non-Engineering Aspects of Environmentally Sustainable InfrastructureAbstractSustainable infrastructure entails many engineering and non-engineering aspects. Theengineering features comprise design, construction, and operation. The non-engineering featuresinvolve economics, politics, and culture/public acceptance. Sustainability as a concept is