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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

propagation through the turbulent atmosphere, developing advanced control algorithms for wavefront sensing and mitigating effects of the turbulent at- mosphere, digital inline holography, digital signal processing, and laser spectroscopy. He is also involved in developing new eye-tracking experimental techniques for extracting 3-D shape of the object from the movement of human eyes. Dr. Sergeyev is he is a member of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and actively involved in promoting engineering education.Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University Dr. Alaraje’s research interests focuses on processor architecture, System-on-Chip design methodology, Field-Programmable Logic Array (FPGA) architecture

Conference Session

Ethical Perspectives on the Grand Challenges of Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

for Engineering Education, 2011 Teaching the Unbalanced Equation: Technical Opportunities and Social Barriers in the NAE Grand Challenges and BeyondIntroductionThe National Academy of Engineering (NAE) released its report Grand Challenges forEngineering in 2008, describing 14 major engineering challenges that must be overcome to makethe world “a more sustainable, safe, healthy, and joyous—in other words, better—place.” 1 Thechallenges identified encompass areas as diverse as energy, environment, infrastructure, health,security, learning, and research, but in each case the emphasis is on “engineering” dimensions ofthe larger problem domain and, in particular, on the technologies

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Paul G. Ranky

delivery methods, we deploy web-browserreadable multimedia, text, images, interactive videos, 2D and simulated 3Danimations, active code for calculations, simulation programs, and even self-assessment tools.The presented approach and implemented / tested methods encourage analytical andteam-oriented learning and problem-solving with real-world challenges. Using ourmethods, tools and technologies students perform significantly better and achievesignificantly more, than with traditional teaching / learning methods.In this paper we introduce the principles of our Library development methods and somerecent solutions, and explain and demonstrate (during the live presentation) a series ofcase-based learning modules for undergraduate and graduate

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies for Solid Modeling

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Anthony Shreve, North Carolina State University; Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Jeremy V. Ernst, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2011-1564: WHAT DO STUDENTS GET OUT OF SOLID MODELINGVIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS?Mark Anthony Shreve, North Carolina State University Mark Shreve is a master’s student in Technology Education within the Department of Mathematics, Sci- ence and Technology Education at North Carolina State University. His research interests include multi- media instruction and online learning through all levels of education. Along with completing his degree, Mark is also a graduate teaching assistant for the department’s introductory engineering graphics course.Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University Dr. Branoff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Edu- cation at North Carolina

Conference Session

Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Andrew N.S. Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Joseph L. Gutenson, Western Kentucky University, Center for Water Resource Studies

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2011-1677: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICALEDUCATION CENTER FOR WATER TREATMENTJana Fattic, Western Kentucky University Jana Fattic is the Associate Director of the Center for Water Resource Studies at Western Kentucky Uni- versity. Her role includes project coordination and budget management of state and federal grants totaling over one million dollars annually. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Kentucky Univer- sity, and is currently conducting research for her Master’s thesis on ways to connect hands-on experiential components with distance learning opportunities for students in STEM disciplines. Ms. Fattic worked in both the public sector as a regulator and private sector as an

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Robert M. O'Connell

provide students with the opportunity to peer instruct,which has been shown to produce deeper conceptual learning than listening to a traditionallecture. Also, while observing the group learning, the instructor can identify and correct learningdifficulties on the spot, which is usually not possible with the standard traditional lecturingmethod. Despite the potential benefits, several practical challenges have been encountered whileattempting to implement the strategy. These include motivating students to study and learn newmaterial outside of class and before encountering it in the classroom; and motivating them toengage in the formative/summative assessment processes used. The paper describes progressmade over two semesters in overcoming these

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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F. Pinto; E. Sheybani; Singli Garcia-Otero

S. Garcia-OteroAbstractThe Goddard Electro-Magnetic Antenna Anechoic Chamber (GEMAC) is a world-class facility formeasuring radiation patterns of antennas and other microwave devices and instruments.. Anechoicmeans neither having nor producing echoes and is a shielded room whose walls have been covered with amaterial that absorbs so much of the incident energy that it can simulate free space. The anechoicchamber measures the isotropic (all directions) gain pattern of an antenna. These measurements are takenat different angles and frequencies. Goddard Anechoic chamber has been used for decades to test bothprototype and flight antennas affiliated with Goddard missions and outside entities. This paper presentsthe procedure and findings to

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Pooyan Asadollahi; Ahmet Zeytinci

Sustainable development of infrastructures using underground spaces: role of academia By: Pooyan Asadollahi and Ahmet Zeytinci Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, the University of the District of ColumbiaAbstractThis paper presents how placing infrastructures under the ground can improve living conditionsand minimize environmental impacts. Status of tunneling education in the USA has beeninvestigated and compared with the industrial needs. Adjustments to the current CivilEngineering programs have been proposed. Furthermore, a curriculum has been suggested for aMS program in Tunnel Engineering. Finally, the paper briefly presents some examples thatacademic research

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-855: MIND LINKS 2011: RESOURCES TO MOTIVATE MINORI-TIES TO STUDY AND SUCCEED IN ENGINEERINGMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Maria M. Larrondo Petrie is a Professor of Computer Engineering and Associate Dean in the Col- lege of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University. She has served on the Boards of the ASEE Minority Division, International Division and the Women in Engineering Division. The Organization of American States (OAS) has appointed her as Vice Chair of the Advisory Board of the En- gineering for the Americas (EftA) initiative, in charge of Engineering Education initiatives for the Western Hemisphere. She has served on the Executive Board of the

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl White, Morgan State University; Clifton Sean Martin, Innovative STEM Foundation (ISF); Maisha Drew, Innovative STEM Foundation (ISF); Givon Forbes, Innovative STEM Foundation (ISF)

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-1525: THE CREATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPLEMEN-TATION OF THE CULTIVATING ADOLESCENTS IN SYSTEMS ENGI-NEERING HABITS (CASH) PROGRAM FOR OUTREACHING TO INNER-CITY BALTIMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSDr. Carl White, Morgan State University In 1987, Dr. Carl White joined Morgan State University’s School of Engineering in Baltimore, Maryland, as an assistant professor. He is currently the Associate Dean for Research & Development and Gradu- ate/Professional Programs, as well as a full professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Dr. White has over ten years of experience in the management of funded research, both technical and educa- tional. Dr. White’s most recent award was from NASA’s University Research

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet; Nick L. Wilson, Morrison Container Handling Solutions

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Engineering Technology

Solutions. With a bache- lor’s degree in chemical engineering, an MBA in accounting, and professional experience as an engineer to guide him, Mr. Wilson set about building the best container handling products on the market. Morrison Container Handling Solutions, a leading manufacturer of timing screws and change parts for the packag- ing industry, He serves on the advisory council of the Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana, in Crown Pointe, Indiana. He serves as the Chairman on the Board of Directors of PMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturer Institute).Nick L Wilson, Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Dettman P.E., Western Kentucky University; Walter L. Collett, Western Kentucky University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-1011: MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING STUDENT PROJECTSMatthew A. Dettman, P.E., Western Kentucky University Mr. Dettman is the James D. Scott Professor of Civil Engineering at Western Kentucky University and his primary areas of interest are in Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Quality Control. He has been named the Civil Engineering Educator of the Year in the state of Kentucky, won the Ogden College award for Public Service, and currently serves on the Kentucky Governors Council for Earthquake Risk Reduction.Walter L Collett, Western Kentucky University Walter L.Collett received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technolog- ical University in 1990 and 1992, and the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Terri Tarr, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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NSF Grantees

Page 22.1498.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Role of Centers for Teaching and Learning in Improvement of Undergraduate Engineering EducationAbstractMany higher education institutions have a Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) whosemission is to advance teaching excellence, foster innovation, and translate educational researchinto practice. However, those Centers may be underutilized by the faculty and schools theyserve. This poster will report recommendations coming from an NSF-funded workshop “TheRole of Centers for Teaching and Learning in Improvement of Undergraduate EngineeringEducation.” The two-day CTL/Engineering Education workshop brought together

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felicia Chong, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Valorie Troesch, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-696: MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEAM-BASEDSTEM PROJECT LEARNING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ANDTEACHERSFelicia Chong, Michigan Technological UniversityDouglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University Mr. Oppliger is a professional engineer and a lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. He is the director of the High School Enterprise program which has a mission to increase the numbers of students pursuing post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM fields. At its core, this program supports K-12 teachers who are leading teams of students in long-term STEM projects. This work is the latest in Oppliger’s history of working in K-12 STEM areas. For the past 10

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2011 Public Policy Colloquium

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Norman Fortenberry

by gutting ourinvestments in innovation and education islike lightening an overloaded airplane byremoving its engine. It may make you feellike you're flying high at first, but it won'ttake long before you feel the impact. Divide on SpendingObama Administration Policy: Cut andInvest. President in State of the Unionextended a freeze on most discretionaryspending but said: “We'll invest inbiomedical research, informationtechnology, and especially clean energytechnology - an investment that willstrengthen our security, protect our planet,and create countless new jobs for ourpeople." Divide on SpendingHouse GOP leadership: Cut spending to2008 levels. Appropriations ChairmanHarold Rogers promises “the largestseries of spending cuts in

Conference Session

Program Criteria, Assessment, and Sustainability in Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-1015: SIMPLIFYING ASSESSMENT USING DIRECT MEASURESRonald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler Ron Welch is Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. Until 2 Jan 2007, Ron was an Academy Professor at the United States Military Academy (USMA). Ron received a BS degree in Engineering Mechanics from the USMA in 1982 and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1990 and 1999, respectively. Ronald Welch@uttyler.edu. Page 22.1294.1

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud K. Quweider, University of Texas, Brownsville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-1061: ENCOURAGING ART AND SCIENCE CROSS-DEPARTMENTALCOLLABORATION THROUGH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMahmoud K Quweider, University of Texas, Brownsville Dr. M K Quweider is an Associate Professor at University of Texas at Brownsville. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science and an M.S. in Applied Mathematics, M.S. in Engineering Science, and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering all from the University of Toledo, Ohio. After graduation, he worked at several places including Pixera, a digital image processing company in Cupertino, CA, and 3COM, a networking and communication company in Schaumberg, IL. He joined the UTB in 2000. His areas of interest include Imaging, Visualization and Animation, Web Design and

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Victoria Bernal, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-2429: AN INITIAL STUDY OF GEORGIA’S HISPANIC PARTIC-IPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATIONBarbara Victoria Bernal, Southern Polytechnic State University Barbara Victoria Bernal is a Professor of Software Engineering at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), where she has taught Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Information Technology courses since 1984. As a faculty, she has been awarded an Outstanding Faculty Award (1995) and served as undergraduate coordinator for software engineering; and chair of software engineering. Additionally, she is the co-founder of the SPSU Usability Research Lab (ULAB) and is directly involved in corporate- sponsor ULAB projects. She received her M. Ed. and B.S. from

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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J.B. Conrad; J.M. Ryan; C.J. Egelhoff; E.M. Odom

, C.J. Egelhoff1 and E.M. Odom2 1 United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT 2 University of Idaho, Moscow, IDAbstractHere we present an alternative approach to solving beam deflection by applying energymethods to the moment curvature equation and integrating numerically. The approachcapitalizes on fundamentals augmented by Castigliano's Second Theorem and theHeaviside step function, together with a modern equation solver. By carefully writingcorrect governing equations and then using a modern equation solver, the analyst cansave time on calculations and spend additional time contemplating the meaning andusefulness of the results.By way of examples, we demonstrate this straight-forward, five-step

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lee king-lien, National Taipei University of Technology, Department of Electro-Optic Engineering; Chih-Hsiung Ku, National Dong Hwa University; Chao-Chia heng, National Central University

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Design in Engineering Education

Page 22.1101.2 NEW PROTOTYPE DESIGN PROCESS — INTEGRATING DESIGNING AROUND EXISTING PATENTS AND THE THEORY OF INVENTIVE PROBLEM-SOLVINGAbstractTo guarantee a higher efficiency in research and development as well as substantial returnson investment, it is essential that corporations reduce the costs incurred by R & Ddepartments. Based on three stages of technological innovation, this paper proposes anintegrated process of systematic innovation for redesigning prototypes. This processintegrates technology analysis, patent design-around strategies, innovative design methods inthe theory of inventive problem-solving, rules of patent infringement judgment, and how toinnovate by designing around existing patent. There is a

Conference Session

Descriptions of Curricular and Model Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Hsiao, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-882: USING MATERIALS SCIENCE FOR COMMUNITY OUT-REACH, ENGINEERING EDUCATION, AND INNOVATIONAmy Hsiao, Memorial University of Newfoundland Dr. Amy Hsiao is associate professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and chair of the Master of Engineering Management program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. With also a cross-appointment in the Faculty of Business Administration, she teaches Entrepreneurship, Production and Operations Management, and Materials Science at the undergraduate level and Organizational Be- haviour and Engineering Management Topics at the graduate level. Her research interests are in materials characterization and magnetic materials processing (on the Engineering side

Conference Session

Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yue-min Zhao, China University of Mining and Technology

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International

 Zhao Yue-min*, He Ya-qun, Duan Chen-long , Xie Guang-yuan, Tao You-jun, Ye Cui-ling School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China, 221116 Key Laboratory of Coal Processing and Efficient Utilization, Ministry of Education, Xuzhou, China, 221008Abstract: Taking the technology of the processing and utilization of coal resource and the cleancoal technology as its characteristic, the discipline of mineral processing engineering of ChinaUniversity of Mining and Technology (CUMT) has been developing more than a century, andis a national key discipline. It has formed a passel of world advanced research

Conference Session

Global Education in Construction Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enno "Ed" Koehn, Lamar University

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Construction

AC 2011-695: CONSTRUCTION WORK WITH EQUIPMENT: INDIAEnno ”Ed” Koehn, Lamar University Enno ”Ed” Koehn is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University. Dr. Koehn has served as the prin- ciple investigator for several research and development projects dealing with various aspects of construc- tion. He also has experience in the design, scheduling, and estimating of facilities. He has authored/co- authored over 200 papers in engineering education. as well as the general areas of civil and construction engineering. Dr. Koehn is a member of ASEE, AACE International, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and is a registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Shih-Liang Wang

An Engineering Elective on Energy Sustainability: Renewable, Nuclear, and Fossil Fuels Shih-Liang (Sid) Wang Department of Mechanical Engineering North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, North Carolina 27411 666An Engineering Elective on Energy Sustainability: Renewable, Nuclear, and Fossil Fuels Shih-Liang (Sid) Wang Department of Mechanical Engineering North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, North Carolina 27411AbstractAs the Fukushima nuclear disaster discredits nuclear energy and the price of oil continues to soar,renewable energy

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

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Hassan Bajwa; Mohammad Seddik

of reaching out to students from various backgrounds and capturingtheir imagination requires a fundamental and systematic approach [1]. In this paper wepresent hands-on experimental-based pedagogical efforts to encourage critical andcreative thinking by allowing students to create relationships between mathematics andengineering.Generally, engineering students are required to declare their major within the first year ofcollege. Most engineering students come with certain interests and expectations about aparticular professional career. Pedagogical methods that work with students from non-engineering disciplines vary for students within engineering fields. Narrative materialwithout guided learning or overuse of learning aids effects students

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology and the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing; Wesley Francillon, Ph.D., Connectiuct Community College; John Birch, The Birch Group, LLC

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2664: INDUSTRY-BASED PROJECTS AND PREPARING ENGI-NEERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCEKaren Wosczyna-Birch and the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, CT College of Technologyand the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing Karen Wosczyna-Birch, a national award winning Professor of Chemistry, is the statewide director for Connecticut’s College of Technology, which includes all 12 Connecticut community colleges, six uni- versities and partner high schools including the technical high school system. She is also the executive director of the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, a National Science Funded Advanced Technology Center, where she provides leadership for the

Conference Session

Two Year-to-Four Year Transfer Topics Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Tim MeGhee, Chattanooga State Community College

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Two Year College Division

AC 2011-2869: PROVIDING AND ENSURING AN EFFECTIVE COMMU-NITY COLLEGE TRANSFER PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAMCecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Cecelia M. Wigal received her Ph.D. in 1998 from Northwestern University and is presently a professor of engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). Her primary areas of interest and expertise include complex process and system analysis, quality process analysis with respect to nontra- ditional applications such as patient safety, and information system analysis with respect to usability and effectiveness. Dr. Wigal is also interested in engineering education reform to address present and future student and national and international

Conference Session

Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail Baura, Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences; Tiffany Berry, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University

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Biomedical

AC 2011-1920: COMPREHENSIVE TEACHING OF MEDICAL DEVICESGail Baura, Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences ProfessorTiffany Berry, PhD, Claremont Graduate University Page 22.359.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 COMPREHENSIVE TEACHING OF MEDICAL DEVICESIntroductionMany undergraduate bioengineering programs state on their websites that they are training theirgraduates to enter the medical device industry. However, most curricula contain little directmedical device content. When medical devices are discussed, the devices are electrical devices,which are taught within the context of a

Conference Session

Global Education in Construction Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

GraduatesAbstractAccreditation of an educational program may result in benefits to the program, students, subjectprofession, and employers of program graduates. A principal benefit to employers is an abilityfor graduates of accredited engineering programs to pursue professional licensure. In theconstruction industry, professional licensure is not required and the benefit to constructionemployers is not as clear. Construction industry personnel were surveyed regarding theirperceptions of graduates from accredited construction education programs, specifically whethergraduates of an accredited program are preferred for employment and receive greater salaries, areassigned greater responsibility and are promoted at a greater rate, and possess greater technicaland/or

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Mira S. Olson; Patrick L. Gurian; Alisa Morss Clyne; Wan Shih; Wei-Heng Shih; Peter Lelkes

fabrication of various types of nanomaterials,students compare applications, waste generation and disposal methods, environmental transport,exposure to humans and ecosystems, toxicity, and finally risk characterization. Following thecourse, select students participate in 6-month research appointments as a part of Drexel’scooperative education program, in which they can further explore the environmental and healthrisks associated with nanotechnology. This integrated approach to nanotechnology educationcombines foundational knowledge with application, critical thinking, and a human dimension tomaximize significant learning. 663