Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Said Shakerin; Camilla Saviz

:• Enhanced tools for hands-on learning in CIVL 130,• Increased student and public interest in science and engineering,• Increased awareness of the engineering involved in design of water features with special effects.A detailed description of the Fountain Bench apparatus, its configuration, and the nature ofdemonstrations are presented in the next section.Fountain Bench ApparatusTo meet the dual-purpose nature of the Fountain Bench, the flow cases demonstrated wererequired to be (a) technically significant, to serve students of fluid mechanics, and (b) visuallyattractive, to excite and capture the attention of K-12 students and the general public. To satisfythese criteria, the three flow cases selected for initial implementation were a bathtub

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 15.108.5The MST program was designed to be structurally consistent with the K-12 technologyeducation program. TCNJ’s technology education program has its roots in industrialPage 15.108.6Page 15.108.7Table 2 Elementary Education Content Knowledge PraxisTM test (ETS test #0014) resultsfor (a) the nation, (b) TCNJ non-MST students and (c) TCNJ MST program students Parameter (a) National (b) TCNJ (c) TCNJ Averages Non-MST MST Test score range 100-200 100-200 100-200 # of examinees 92910 346 59 Median score 164 179 181 Ave. perform. (middle 50%) 151-176 169

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the Teaching and Content Standards in Science. School Science and Mathematics, 97 (6), 302-309.[3] Sparks, G. (1983). Synthesis of Research on Staff Development for Effective Teaching. EducationalLeadership, 41 (3), 65-72.[4] Guskey, T.R. (1986). Staff Development and the Process of Teacher Change. Educational Researcher, 15 (5), 5-12.[5] Showers, B., Joyce, B, and Bennett, B. (1987). Synthesis of Research on Staff Development: A Framework forFuture Study and a State-of-the-Art Analysis. Educational Leadership, 45 (3), 77-88.[6] Guskey, T.R. and Sparks, D. (1991). What to Consider When Evaluating Staff Development. EducationalLeadership, 49 (3), 73-76.[7] Borko, H. (2004). Professional Development and Teacher Learning: Mapping the Terrain

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Tzusheng Pei, Jackson State University; Gordon Skelton, Jackson State University; Evelyn Leggette, Jackson State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 15.769.10Bibliography:1. National Center for Education Statistics, (2006). “Contexts of Postsecondary Education Indicator 45,” .2. Boylan, A. (2004). “The Charge to Conference Participants,” Proceeding of Invention and Impact: Building Excellence in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education, National Science Foundation, pp.357-360.3. Panaoura, A. and Philippou, G. (2003). “The Construct Validity of an Inventory for the Measurement of Young Pupils’ Metacognitive Abilities In Mathematics”. In N. A. Pateman, B. J. Doherty, and J. Zilliox (Eds.), Proc. 27th Conf. of the Int. Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 3, pp. 437-444.4. Pape, S. J., Bell, C. V. and Yetkin, I. E

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Dawson, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

PennsylvaniaTo begin, the instructor of each course develops a set of course outcomes which are then tied tothe ABET a-k criteria.8 Student activities, such as homework problems, exam problems, and labreports, are selected to use for direct assessment. One or more activities are assessed for eachcourse outcome. The work of each student is evaluated as exceeding expectations (E), meetingexpectations (M), or below expectations (B). The course instructor then completes anAssessment Evaluation Form for each student task that is assessed. Students that do not pass thecourse are not included in the assessment. At the end of the semester, faculty members do anoverall course evaluation that documents the course description, course grade distribution

Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Streveler, Purdue Universtiy; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karl Smith, University of Minnesota; Tameka Clarke Douglas, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

CLEERhub the value added ofproviding unique information in engineering education and educational research, in an organizedway, not available from other resources. For example, information about: a) other people, theirresearch interest, and their groups or affiliations within and outside the website, b) recentdevelopments of the field, c) grant opportunities, and d) research methodologies. “I would probably only use it if I were looking with a specific purpose in mind. I would probably not go there just to hang out on a discussion board or chat room.” “Regularly updated information of immediate relevance and utility that is not available from other sources.” “If it were an easy to use, one-stop

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Student [Minutes] A B C D E 0 Problem Problem Problem Problem Problem statement statement statement statement statement 5 Library Library Library Library Library 10 Ask the Ask the Ask the experts Ask the 15 experts experts On buckling experts 20 Ask the experts On failures On

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Education in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Lashway, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

shutdownlimits, enable or disable load sharing, and float or equalize settings. There are a variety ofaccessible remote alarm and control connections available which are connected to the SSD2System Status/Control Panel [14]. These signals are branched over to the monitoring systemsoftware and will be mentioned in detail later. B. Battery Storage BanksThere are two battery storage banks on this UPS system. Both banks contain four 12 VDCbatteries compliant with the IEC 896-2 standard [15]. Designed for their durability intelecommunications and electric utility applications, these batteries are capable of storing 28 to180 AH of charge [16]. Each deep cycle battery is constructed using sulfuric acid for premiumcharge capacity. Each battery bank is

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University; John Pettit, David Lipscomb University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

no unsatisfactory ratings were noted. Non-sampled outcomes: As in previous semesters, the students successfully applied mathematics to solve engineering problems in a variety of ways this semester (notably in the characterization of IR sensors, the application of y=Ax+B correction factors to sampled sensor data and the linearization through fuzzy logic of highly non-linear input data. Lectures: The lectures are in great shape, and coincide quite well with the labs. The Cady text is still a great choice and I recommend using it next year along with the Freescale User’s and Reference manuals. I added a second midterm this semester to cover C programming and the various I/O modules and functions such as SCI, PWM, etc. (basically

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AE Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Betz, State University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

scoring an A or B on the exam would have an earlier one-day design problem gradeincreased one letter grade as very modest recognition for doing well.Students were also told that the material was important to learn if they wanted to pass the AREexam and become licensed architects; the end result of all their efforts for possibly the next eightto ten years. As an added comment, they were told that they were one of the best classes I havehad and that I know they would not let me down and that I had full confidence in them; anadditional emotional incentive. This covered the areas of instrumentality and valence.The students seemed engaged with the rational I gave them for learning this material but the onlyquestions that were brought up were those

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; John Rogers, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

to get a real engineering experience. The students must be immersed in observation,questions, prediction, testing, and design.5Sample Exercise (Mechanical Engineering)This section describes the hands-on exercise of the mechanical engineering portion of theworkshop.Background material on gears is covered by instructors and is reiterated in a take-homeworkbook (Appendix A). All winch designs constructed by the students are tested on a standardfixture with a fixed power supply and motor, so there is no variance due to electricalcomponents. Lego motor torque, speed, and power characteristics (Appendix B) are alsoprovided to the students in the workbook.The workbook provides detailed instructions and space for calculations of the gear train

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Linfeng Zhang; Nicolae Gari; Xingguo Xiong; Junling Hu; Lawrence V. Hmurcik P.E.

Performance Index 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 0 1 2 Micro- Grid (g)Fig. 3. A SG system with three MGs: (a) loads, (b) energy from solar panel, (c) energy from or toSG, (d) energy to the loads, (e) power to the batteries, (f) the overall performance, and (g) theperformance indexes. Figure 3 shows the results from a smart grid including one power plant and three MGs, asMG-0, MG-1, and MG-2. The loads in these MGs are shown in Figure 3 (a), where load (MG-0)>load (MG-1)>load (MG-2). 30% of these loads are with a high priority, 30% with a

Conference Session

Liberal Education for 21st Century Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

X for Mr B 10,000 –hr bearing life under given conditions*The original contract itself Proof inherent Engineer witnesses tests; examines parts (being familiar with motors)*A photocopy of the contract which is not Proof available Engineer reviews data of tests run by hisimmediately available employee.X is being and has been regularly Proof circumstantial Motor

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy; William Parker, Air Force Research Laboratories

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

portion of the thermal luids engineering curriculum.These included: A. The temperature at a 20-foot depth in the area surrounding the ield is 51°F year- round, and seasonal variations are minimal at even shallower depths3. For this problem, it was assumed that the temperature at a depth between 8 and 9 feet is 51°F. B. The only modes of heat transfer which were considered were conduction through the ground, convection with the ambient air, solar insolation, and losses due to sky radiation. 1. Each day in the simulation was assumed “identical,” with the same variation of ambient temperature and insolation. While only one home game has been played in

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Pierce, Cumberland University; Amanda Lowery, Vanderbilt University; Charleson Bell, Vanderbilt University; Todd Giorgio, Vanderbilt University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

construct. The concentration of the purified constructwas determined by UV-VIS spectroscopy. The absorbance of theconstruct was obtained at 519 nm and the concentration wascalculated by the students using Beer’s Law (A=bc). In thisequation, A is absorbance,  is molar absorptivity, b is pathlength andc is concentration. The molar absorptivity of 585nm QDs is 450,000L mol-1 cm-1.The concentration of the QD construct is important because whenrunning a gel electrophoresis all concentrations of the samples need tobe approximately the same. Otherwise, saturation of the sample willoccur, which makes discerning the individual bands on the geldifficult for the students. The conjugation was confirmed by gelelectrophoresis (Figure 3). Unmodified QDs (lane 1

Conference Session

Conceptual Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morris Girgis, Central State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Taxa, Figure 1(a) apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering II & III(b) design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data I & III(c) design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs V & VI(e) identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems III, IV & V(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-longlearning(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues VI & VII(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering toolsnecessary for engineering practice Table 3. Comparison between ABET Technical Outcomes and the Proposed

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mrinal Saha, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Bipul Barua, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University

porosity can cause parts to be rejected, thus adding to the cost.Surface defects may require additional operations such as machining which can reducethe production rate and cost of the part. We believe that the student will appreciate theimportance of casting process in our daily lives and will be encouraged to learn more Page 15.330.6about casting process. The immediate and most important challenge would be now “how 5can the CSI module make them engaged through active participation in learningcasting process?” (a) (b) (c) Figure 2

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Praveen Malali, Old Dominion University; Pooja Bais, Old Dominion University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Sushil Chaturvedi, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

entire virtual module.In this section, the student is asked to perform two inter-related tasks. In the first task the studentis required to perform the virtual experiment for certain specific combinations of flow meters andpressure measuring devices and then calculate friction factor (f) and uncertainty in friction factor( f). These specific combinations include two pressure sensing devices (transducer A and B)and the rotameter which is used as a common flow meter for both the transducers. The virtualexperimental set-up for these combinations can be accessed either by clicking on “Click here”(Fig. 6a) or by using the virtual page as shown in Fig. 4.In the second task, assigned to the students as a web-based project, the cost of both transducers

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiangchun Cheng, Zhejiang University of Technology; Min Chen, Zhejiang University of Technology; Rong Gu, WWW.ZJUT.EDU.CN; Yingzhen Weng, Zhejiang University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

AC 2010-1206: A VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY SYSTEM ON AUTOMOBILE ENGINEFOR ASSEMBLY SKILLS TRAININGXiangchun Cheng, Zhejiang University of Technology College of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, ChinaRong Gu, WWW.ZJUT.EDU.CN College of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, ChinaMin Chen, Zhejiang University of TechnologyYingzhen Weng, Zhejiang University of Technology Page 15.110.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Virtual Assembly System on Automobile Engine for Assembly Skills TrainingAbstractVirtual

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

new Technology Subjects Support Service. Archived Press Releases 2006 [cited 2009 8th January ].4. DES, Leaving Certificate Design and Communication Graphics Syllabus. 2007, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment: Dublin.5. Kimbell, R., Design Education: The Foundation Years. 1986, London: Routledge & Kegan Paul plc.6. Schutze, M., Sachse,P.,Romer,A., Support value of sketching in the design process. Research in Engineering Design, 2003. 14(2): p. 9.7. Piaget, J., Inhelder, B., The Psychology of the Child. 1969, New York: Basic Books. Page 15.601.238. Snowman, B., Biehler, R

Conference Session

DEED Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

individual/team assignments  Cost analysis  Design verification procedures Page 15.519.8  Procedures to quantify prototype performanceTwo GAs and the faculty member grade the reports. See Appendix B for the proposalevaluation form. The form has scores from other evaluations such as confidential peers inteam and peers in class. Students receive their own evaluation form.Final Project- The final project consists of a presentation, report and prototypedemonstration. This is the most exciting event for the students and the department. UHfaculty, industry guests, staff and other students are present during the presentation andprototype

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Williams, Virginia Tech; Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-2201: EFFECTS OF STUDENT-CUSTOMER INTERACTION IN ACORNERSTONE DESIGN PROJECTChristopher Williams, Virginia Tech Christopher B. Williams is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, where he directs the Design, Research, and Education for Additive Manufacturing Systems (DREAMS) Laboratory. His joint appointment in the Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Education departments reflects his diverse research interests which include layered manufacturing, design methodology, and design education. As a member of an instructional team that orchestrated a service-learning design project for the first-year engineering program, Professor

Conference Session

Capstone Design Pedagogy II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas at El Paso; Jose Davila, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

the reasoning Level 6: Self- underlying this perception. System B: The student will be able to identify his or her overall level of motivation Thinking Examining to improve competence or understanding relative to the mental Motivation procedure of knowledge sharing and the reasons for this level of motivation. Level 5: Specifying C: The student will be able to establish a goal relative to the mental Metacognition Goals procedure of knowledge sharing and a plan for accomplishing that goal. Process D: The student will be able to monitor progress toward the

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Adithan, Vellore Institue of Technology; Robert Creese, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

International

. VIT University was ranked10 as the 10th highest among the coveted top engineeringand technology institutions in India in 2008 and 2009. Page 15.623.4Successful Driving Forces The success of VIT University has resulted from the commitment of its top leadership todevelop a quality education system. VIT University is characterized by its Motto, Mission,Vision, Quality Policy and Core Values which are explicitly stated and widely displayed:(a) Motto: “VIT – A place to learn; A chance to grow”.(b) Mission: “Our mission is to educate students from all over India, including those from the local and rural areas, and from

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

engagement, b) includeactive and cooperative learning and c) implement peer instruction. In addition, the fill-insheets have enabled differentiated instruction in the class room, by adding symbolicsolutions to challenge the advanced student, while helping the average and below averagestudent solve the basic problem using numbers. Aside from these an equal number ofproblems are given as homework which have varying degrees of fill-in to inculcate andtrain students in problem solving. Additionally, detailed solutions are made available toimprove problem solving skills, while teaching methodologies. Student surveys indicatethat these fill-in sheets have increased their learning.Bibliography1. Smith, K. A., Sheppard, S. D., Johnson, D. W. and, Johnson

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Wahyu Lestari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Shirley Waterhouse, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Objective 2). The main topics of the evaluation werecategorized as follows: (a) learning tools, (b) resources, (c) laboratory assignments, (d)correlations with previous courses and (e) overall impressions. A. Learning tools The students really enjoyed the hands-on experience. They strongly felt that the correlations between the lectures and laboratories were helpful. Additionally, they valued the structure of the course since it brought together elements from various courses in the degree program to provide a global picture of structural engineering. The research-topic style of some homeworks was also well appreciated since it allowed the students to study topics of particular interest. They also suggested having two mid-term exams

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khalid Al-Olimat, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Page 15.155.3work with this device enables the end user to view a map indicating where each impact occurred.The impact data is retrieved by inserting the memory card into a PC or PDA. Information aboutthe strength and time of each impact is displayed on a map.Problem StatementThe economy of the world is currently in a state of change. Demands are rapidly increasing aspreviously third-world countries develop into sizeable economies. To take advantage of newmarkets, manufacturers must learn to cheaply manufacture a product at point A and ship it topoint B. Companies must explore alternative methods of improving efficiency to remaincompetitive in the world market. Although people have transported goods for thousands ofyears, there are still areas

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for K-12 and for Community College Students: Concepts, Assessment, and Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

determined byan alpha of 0.05 or less; (less than 5% chance of random selection providing results). The nature of the data collected for this evaluation lent itself to analysis by the useof a General Linear Model (GLM). The method of analysis for the data collected fromthis project was an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The ANOVA, both factorial and one-way, used the General Linear Model (GLM).The GLM was selected because the data are arranged in categories. The method isessentially a form of regression, evaluating the distance from an “expected mean”,however the expected mean was not based upon the slope of a “y = mx+b” sort of line.Instead of determining the “expected value” of y from the x-position, the expected valueof y is

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Hannemann, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

canset up their appointments with tutors. The Writing Center then also tries to set up theappointments for each team with the same tutor for each of the sessions they have to attend. Theexperience of these past two semesters shows an increase in better-written reports, mainly on thegrammar and spelling aspect. Unfortunately, as most of the tutors at the Center are Englishmajors with little technical background, they have problems to understand the jargon of thereports and are therefore sometimes not able to proofread the reports in a satisfying way.Appendix A shows the outline of the proposal and appendix B shows the outline of the finalreport including all details, which have been omitted in appendix A.Design Review Executive SummaryAround

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

International

Students 5 Total 0 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 Year Figure 3 – Floating Average of Student ParticipationGrade ComparisonsGrading scales and schemes differ considerably between MSOE and FHL. The grading scale atMSOE uses a typical U.S. grading scheme and is divided into 8 levels4 - A, AB, B, BC, C, CD,D and F (arranged best to worst). Contrastingly, the grading