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Classroom Engagement

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University; David Shernoff, Northern Illinois University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-543: AN INITIAL ANALYSIS OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WHILELEARNING ENGINEERING VIA VIDEO GAMEBrianno Coller, Northern Illinois University Brianno Coller is an Associate Professor of Mechanical engineering. He started his research career applying fairly deep mathematical ideas to gain insight into how complex physical and engineering systems work. His work was theoretical and somewhat abstract. Since then, his research has evolved toward studying a different type of complex system: how students learn and become excited about engineering. In this endeavor, Dr. Coller is mostly a "nuts & bolts" practitioner, an engineer, and an experimentalist.David Shernoff, Northern Illinois University

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Lean and Green

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; John Sutherland, Purdue University

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Industrial Engineering

thatengineering education must address contemporary challenges through multidisciplinary teams sostudents will gain the ability to communicate across disciplines. Educators are also called uponto encourage young people to pursue an engineering career through creative ideas and teamworkto promote the idea of a satisfying profession.11 In addition, students must understand state-of-the-art technology and the complexities associated with a global market and social concerns.Specifically, natural resource and environmental issues will continue to frame world challengeswith creative ideas needed to find solutions.Bringing sustainability topics into an engineering curriculum requires a multi-disciplinaryapproach as evidenced by the various perspectives that

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hsi-Hsun Tsai, Ming-Chi University of Technology

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Engineering Technology

education goals. Especially in this decade most ofthe senior high school students easily take the permissions to the University in Taiwan. Thecurriculum of each department in the University may formulate and hence help those studentsto get their career once they graduated. Assisting the practical training in the factory of anactual position with the University may enhance the professional experiences and abilities ofthose students. However, the actual enhancements of the abilities of the students during thepractical training of the sandwich program are still unknown. By the education studyapproach, the problem solving inventory for the sandwich program students is constructed toassess the ability variation before/during/after the practical training

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Emin Yilmaz, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Craig Daughtry; Geoffrey Bland, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Wallops Flight Facility; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Minorities in Engineering

students toaddress engineering challenges for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship hasbeen facilitated by continued support from Maryland Space Grant Consortium/NASA and UnitedStates Department of Agriculture (USDA). The faculty and staff from programs in NaturalSciences, Agriculture, Aviation Sciences, Engineering, and Technology have partneredeffectively in these multi-disciplinary undertakings. Active collaborations and campus visits ofscientists and engineers at the USDA and NASA have not only promoted project goals, but alsoopened pathways for career opportunities and professional development for participatingstudents and faculty respectively.1.0 INTRODUCTIONSustained support from Maryland Space Grant Consortium/ NASA and

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Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

prepare our students for careers in a wide range ofindustries.The Electrical Engineering Technology program has identified present needs for a new state-of-the-art robotics laboratory, that will support a “Robotics Automation” course and providestudents with training that meets industrial standards and provides state-of-the-art, hands-ontraining. Currently, the laboratory is equipped with two robotic stations and supports the classsize of 12 students. It is our goal to equip the laboratory with at least 6 robotic stations tocomfortably accommodate a class of 30 students. A single robotic station consists of a LR MateFANUC Robotics educational mini robot platform, shown in Figure 1, a single phase R-30iAMate controller, and a high-end computer

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Rethinking PowerPoint and Other Acts of Communication

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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April A. Kedrowicz, University of Utah; Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

withactual engineering projects to show students how intricately linked communication andteamwork skills are with engineering problem solving and design. Much emphasis is placed onsenior capstone courses, as this meets the immediate demand of preparing graduating seniors forthe non-technical aspects of their careers. In contrast, freshman classes receive less attention interms of their position to “set the tone” for the coupling of communication and engineering,likely because the demands placed on freshman engineering classes are already high. They serveas a recruitment tool, pique interest in engineering, expose students to the many and varied areasof concentration in the discipline, and perhaps, introduce students to engineering projects andbasic

Conference Session

Ethics in different disciplines

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig T. Evers P.E., Minnesota State University - Mankato

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Engineering Ethics

disasters and spectacular failures, many other less-dramatic studies were used in each class period. Many were taken from situations the author hasencountered in a 30-year career in industry. While most of these made no headlines, the ethicalissues and situations involved were more representative of what the students may encounter intheir own practice.TextbookThe book “Truth, Lies and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster”, by AllanMcDonald was selected for a long-term, in-depth analysis of one of the major disasters of ourtime, the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Mr. McDonald was the only person whoraised his voice to ensure that the truth of the disaster was known by the PresidentialCommission investigating it. His

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Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Chris Corti, Ph.D., Cisco Systems, Inc.; Matthew Robert Hawkes, Cisco

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College Industry Partnerships

2011project. The students are gaining a lot of experience on software development, on IP telephonysystems, and on Agile project management. As engineering becomes a cross-disciplineapproach6, such skills will benefit the students in whichever career path they choose.References 1. H. Sullivan, ICT Futures Forum - Mentored College Program, www.batec.org/futuresforums/mentored college.pdf 2. K. Wilson, A. Goulart, and W. Zhan, A Voice over IP Initiative to Teach Undergraduate Engineering Students the Fundamentals of Computer Communications, in the Proceedings of the Annual ASEE Conference, Austin, TX, 2009. 3. L. Williams, E. M. Maximiliem, and M. Vouk, Test-Driven Development as a Defect-Reduction Practice, in

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet ; Omer Farook, Purdue University; Jai P. agrawal, Purdue University Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

CourseThe pedagogy of the course is based on Outcome Based Education8, and utilizes the interactivemodel of learning9. All the students maintain an online portfolio of their work. The systemdesigned in the laboratory to perform a specific task is the core measurement as the learningoutcome of the course. The laboratory performance of the course is performed in teams oftwo/three students. This mode provides a platform for horizontal learning through active andengaged discourse and discussion. Students are empowered to charter their learning and feedtheir curiosity. These classroom practices and laboratory environment provides a challenging andinvigorating environment that prepares them for a lifelong learning process and career path.AssessmentThe

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Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology

, the need exists for students to further their engineeringbackground on different industrial processes from a design and operation viewpoint. Having astrong background on control systems coupled with an in depth knowledge of process operationshelps the students be better prepared to meet the needs of the large regional industry and thus bemore marketable in the current difficult business environment. Furthermore, they will be betterprepared for graduate studies, if this is the career path they choose. Page 22.30.2This paper is organized as follows. Section II describes the objectives of the new course. SectionIII discusses the teaching approach

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Design and Graphics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

growingis the need to address the educational requirements of the incumbent workforce, those peoplewho have chosen a technical career path who need additional education to remain effective andvibrant in their chosen professional. Universities are in a position to be part of the solution toaddress these national needs if programs and infrastructure can be put in place to enable this typeof education to take place in an effective, cost-efficient manner.References 1. Morabito, J., Sack, I., & Bhate, A. (1999). Organization Modeling: Innovative Architectures for the 21st Century. Upper Sadle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 2. Mortera-Gutierrez, F. (2006). Faculty best practices using blended learning in e-learning and face-to-face

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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A. Simionescu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Korinne Caruso, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Gregory R. Reuter, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

presented her research at several conferences and has published her work in refereed journals. Mrs. Caruso was a classroom teacher of grades 7-12 for five years and is currently working to complete a Master of Science in Computer Science.Prof. Gregory R Reuter, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Greg Reuter has been a professor of Art at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi since 1978. Greg started his career as an artist in Hawaii where he went to graduate school and received an MFA in sculpture and ceramics from the University of Hawaii. He has shown nationally and internationally; his work is represented in numerous public and private art collections including the Art Museum of South Texas. Greg has

Conference Session

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Civil Engineering

course offerings and46 elective course offerings. A total of 746 people have registered in the program,including 86 people who have registered in webcast courses. To date, four people havecompleted all of the requirements and received a Certificate in Structural Engineering.Consistent with the reasoning described previously for the demand for such a program ofstructural engineering courses, student enrolment has consisted of a mixture ofprofessionals looking to advance in their careers, those unemployed and looking tostrengthen their abilities and resume, and immigrants wanting to learn how to integrateinto the structural engineering profession in Canada

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teodora Rutar, Seattle University; Brandon Shuman, MS

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Design in Engineering Education

courses into creating a solution, learn methods to integrate knowledgeobtained in college with future careers, provide service to personal and public life, demonstrateknowledge of contemporary issues, demonstrate knowledge of engineering ethics, demonstrate aneed for lifelong learning, and grasp the impact of engineering in society. The students generallyperform at or above our expectations on those outcomes.However, senior design projects have been known at our university and at other universities tohave project management problems. In the 23-year history of projects at our university, projectshave suffered unless an experienced student or advisor fills the role of project manager. Whilesome students overcome, others falter under misguidance or

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

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Construction

). "Aligning Classroom Instruction with Workplace Skills: Equipping CTE Students with the Math Skills Necessary for Entry-Level Carpentry." Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 83(8), 34- 38.3. Hoyt, J.E. and C.T. Sorensen. (2001). "High School Preparation, Placement Testing, and College Remediation." Journal of Developmental Education, 25(2), 26-34.4. Pang, T. (2010). "Improve Math Education, Improve Student Retention." Chronicle of Higher Education, 56(19), A30.5. Worthington, M. and S.D. Jones. (2007). "Adult Perceptions of Their Abilities in Math." Exchange(174), 52-54.6. Hembree, R. (1990). "The Nature, Effects, and Relief of Mathematics Anxiety." Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 21(1

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Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joy Watson, University of South Carolina; Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

developing these skills at the master’s level5-9, the literature does notadequately address the preparation of engineering doctoral students who pursue careers inindustry. This study will thereby assist in determining the knowledge, attributes and skills(KAS) industry desires in Ph.D.s in order to develop Ph.D. programs that include effectivestrategies to align student preparation with industry needs.MethodologyA survey was designed to determine the skills and the level of expertise needed by engineeringPh.D.s in industry. The survey was based upon a list of skills that were determined through areview of advertised job solicitations in industry, as described in Watson et al10. These jobsolicitations were for industry positions requiring a Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Ida O'Connor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Linda Young, MSOE School of Nursing; John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

take a great interest in exploring the equipment characterized by their majorbased on the high number of participants in the class. As it was the first time running, the coursedid not account for any graduation requirements; yet, 16 students added it onto already busyschedules just to learn more about where their career could take them. To appreciate this numberfurther, remember that the senior biomedical engineer class at MSOE only includes 26 students.Moreover, reviews showed positive feedback from students who were glad to explore the role ofhospitals on medical products already in use. Senior biomedical engineering student, AnnMarieAxarlis reflected on the course, “Even Dr. Fennigkoh’s lecture on electrical safety really broughttogether

Conference Session

Why Industry Says that our Engineering Students Cannot Write

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William K. Durfee, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Benjamin Adams, University of Minnesota; Audrey J. Appelsies, University of Minnesota; Pamela Flash, University of Minnesota

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering

mathematics (STEM) educators in particular to engagetheir students in higher order modes of learning. The uneven rate at which writing and STEMreforms are implemented3,4 reinforces the need for a new approach to reform, one that isdiscipline specific and faculty-driven.The Writing-Enriched Curriculum (WEC) model is informed by shifts in the perception ofwriting itself. Since the mid-20th century, the traditional view of writing as a mode ofcommunication, has evolved. Guided by psycholinguistic research, the current, expanded view isthat writing is a mode of communication and learning. Writing is now recognized as an abilitythat students continue to develop throughout their academic education and later careers as theyengage with increasingly complex

Conference Session

FPD X: First-Year Design with Projects, Modeling, and Simulation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Philip Schlosser, Ohio State University; John A Merrill, Ohio State University; Elizabeth Riter, Ohio State University; Kuldeep Agarwal, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering. Early in his career, he was Professor of Nuclear and Me- chanical Engineering at OSU where he taught courses and conducted research in nuclear medical imaging systems. Over the past two decades, he has started several successful companies in the central Ohio area. He holds 22 U.S. and foreign patents for inventing various electronic devices and systems.John A Merrill, PhD, The Ohio State University John A. Merrill is the Director for the First-Year Engineering Program at The Ohio State University Col- lege of Engineering, and has served in this capacity for over nine years. As part of the Engineering Educa- tion Innovation Center, the Program serves approximately 1800 students

Conference Session

Outreach Projects: Promoting Energy Efficiency and Education in General

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Banaszek, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard H Hall, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Mehdi Ferdowsi, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. ChallengeThis course was difficult. ChallengeI feel that I learned a lot of practical information in this course. ApplicabilityI found the material in this course to be applicable to real-world engineering. ApplicabilityThis course prepared me well for a career related to the subject matter. ApplicabilityI often come out of the class lecture feeling tired and worn. InterestThe course material for this course is engaging. InterestThe course motivated me to learn more about electric drive vehicles InterestThe course increased my interest in electric drive vehicles

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University; Rocio Alba-Flores, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 22.185.6 Figure 2.- Summary of Assessment7. ConclusionsDifferent autonomous vehicles were designed and built (as shown in Figures 3 - 5), for thespecific task of participating in several robotic competitions, and to fulfill the course requirementfor the students in our department. The participation in this course gave students real-life teamwork experience. They experienced the application of theoretical information in different areasof knowledge to solve real engineering problems. This experience could later be used in theirprofessional careers to solve similar engineering problems in numerous applications. Thepotential of real-world autonomous devices being able to control themselves is growing, and insome

Conference Session

Knowing Ourselves: Research on Engineering Education Researchers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie M. Gillespie, University of Miami; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Russell Pimmel, National Science Foundation

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2439: ANALYZING THE TRANSFORMATIVE NATURE OF EN-GINEERING EDUCATION PROPOSALSStephanie M Gillespie, University of Miami Stephanie Gillespie is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida studying electrical engineering with a concentration in audio. Expected to graduate in May 2012, her career goals include to obtain her Ph.D and teach engineering at the collegiate level. Her research interests include engineering education as well as signal processing for audio applications. In addition to her academic pursuits, Stephanie is currently president of the student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers at the University of Miami. Her research for this paper was

Conference Session

Digital Technologies and Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Shreya Kothaneth, Virginia Tech; Glenda R. Scales, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

where she led a university team to successfully launch their first virtual campus. She began her career working as a computer analyst for the Department of Defense. Dr. Scales presents regularly to the American Society of Engineering Education and serves on Ph.D. graduate committees. She is an affiliate faculty member with the Department of Engineering Education and publishes in the area of instructional technology and distance learning. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Virginia Tech, a M.S. in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins and a B.S. in Computer Science from Old Dominion University

Conference Session

Curriculum Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Architectural

2011 ASEE Annual ConferenceConclusions:The architectural Engineering Program curriculum at University of Wyoming has beenimproved. This paper describe how students are prepared for a professional career and furtherstudy in the discipline through the curriculum and indicate how the curriculum is consistentwith the Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes.We summarized the process by which student performance will be evaluated and studentprogress is monitored. Our objective is to expose students to organized teaching andcomplementary professors. The first style is oriented toward mechanical engineering students,where emphasis is placed on the theory and fundamentals of thermodynamics with anexposure to “design”, with emphasis on real

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

rubrics for all measures).Conclusions:The architectural Engineering Program curriculum at University of Wyoming has beenimproved. This paper describe how students are prepared for a professional career and furtherstudy in the discipline through the curriculum and indicate how the curriculum is consistent withthe Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes.Integrated design refers to the use of multiple building systems working together. In our case theintegrated design refers to the functionality of the engineering aspect working in conjunctionwith the architectural appeal and usefulness of the building. Both of the examples showed the useof the architectural design as a passive ventilation system. This appears to be a forerunner

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hanjun Xian, Purdue University; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University

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Computers in Education

engineeringstudents better understand concepts, identify patterns, and discover problems not addressed in thetextbooks. Engineering students are likely to be more engaged in the learning process bystudying the latest natural phenomenon such as flooding in Atlanta and drought in Texas.1. IntroductionSensors play a critical role in engineering and science applications such as monitoringenvironmental metrics, controlling industrial processes, and coordinating traffic flow. Inclusionof sensing science (also known as sensor science) and sensor data within engineering classroomsis becoming increasingly beneficial for engineering education. It motivates students to pursuescience and engineering disciplines and associated career paths1. Further, it makes the

Conference Session

Web-based Learning in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sumit Dutta, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Shreya Prakash, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; David Estrada, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Eric Pop, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer

methods.9 Finally, we note that the flexi-bility of this interface allows for continued growth of the Remote Lab in available instrumentbackends as well as with the user interface frontends.AcknowledgmentsWe would like to thank Mark Bohr and Intel Corporation for providing the Keithley 2612 andother Intel test devices for use in the remote laboratory. We also appreciate undergraduate feed-back by Mr. Jen-Chieh Liu and Mr. Shengzhao Wu. Additional funding was made possible bythe National Science Foundation grants CCF-0829907 and CAREER ECCS-0954423, the Page 15.113.8nanoHUB.org, the Micron Technology Foundation (D.E), the NSF and

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Innovations in Materials Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Na Lu, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Robert Swan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Materials

-direction and motivation, improved research and problem-solvingskills, and understanding how classroom learning connects to jobs and careers.5 Page 15.741.5 Table 3: Universities and Their Partnership with Habitat for Humanity Habitat University Department & Course Partnership Basics LocationLouisiana Construction Management, Habitat for LSU’s Center for CommunityState CM1010 Humanity of Engagement Learning andUniversity

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Engineering in the Middle Grades

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Althea Smith, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

classroomsin order to have enough space for the activities. In the spring of 2008, it was suggestedthat each math teacher (9 math teachers total in this school) only recommend 2 studentseach week and the students had to provide a signed permission slip each week. Onaverage 15 students participated each week in the spring of 2008. The program continuedat this school in this fashion each semester and on average 10 and 7 students participatedin this program in the fall 2008 and spring 2009 semesters respectively. From 2007onward at the beginning of each semester the Fellows took 5 minutes to talk aboutthemselves and their future career plans. In addition, throughout the program we heldopen forums where students asked questions to the Fellows on any topic

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Lowery, West Virginia University; Steve Kane, West Virginia University; Vicki Kane, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Gary Ganser, West Virginia University

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First-Year Programs

often perform poorly in their first calculus course. Working from the perceptionthat first year engineering students do not make the connection between what they learn incalculus and the problems they solve in freshman engineering, the faculty who teach theengineering sections of first semester calculus and the faculty who teach freshman engineeringworked together to define projects that span both classes.The primary goal of these projects was to show students how the concepts and techniques theywere learning in math class were relevant to their future career in engineering. It was proposedand believed that if the students understood the connection between the two subjects, they wouldunderstand both subjects better and be motivated to work