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Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1333: MAKING ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING WORK: PART-NERSHIPS AND PRACTICE–NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYElizabeth A Parry, North Carolina State University Elizabeth Parry is a K-12 STEM curriculum and professional development consultant and the coordinator of K-20 STEM Partnership Development at North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering. She has over twenty five years of experience in industry and STEM education. Prior to her current position, Ms. Parry was the project director of RAMP-UP, an NSF and GE funded project focused on increasing math achievement in K-12 through the use of collaboration between undergraduate and graduate STEM students and classroom teachers. She is an active member of

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Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aura Gimm, Duke University; Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Kevin Caves, Duke University; Robert Malkin, Duke University

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Biomedical

experience can be limiting for both student learningand the depth that project teams can achieve. While providing challenging engineering problems,all capstone design courses address basic principles of engineering design, teamwork, technicalcommunications, ethics, and professionalism. In this paper, we will discuss how a few simpledesign challenges have been used in three capstone design courses to practice and applyengineering design principles and problem solving skills. These challenges are relativelyinexpensive to implement and could be done in teams or individually. The competitive aspectsof the challenges can further motivate students. The design challenge goals can be tailored tofocus on specific aspects of design practice or skills, such as

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Computer Science Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan J. Meuth, University of Advancing Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-120: USING THE PROCESSING PROGRAMMING ENVIRON-MENT IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONRyan J Meuth, University of Advancing Technology I graduated from UMR with a B.S. of Computer Engineering in 2005, after which I stayed at UMR (Now Missouri University of Science and Technology) to pursue and complete a Master’s and PhD in computer engineering. I worked for Dr. Donald C. Wunsch at the Applied Computational Intelligence Laboratory in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. There I worked on the Learning Applied to Ground Robotics project, developing a ground vehicle that can not only navigate unknown terrain, but be able to learn from experience with the world. During the summers since 2006 I worked at

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Francisco Mondragon-Torres, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mahesh Nandan Kommi, Rochester Institute of Technology; Tamoghna Bhattacharya, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

hardware implementation of the entire system would give the students a deepinsight of the OFDM concepts and would allow them to extend their research to various otherapplication of the OFDM communication system.The platform is being developed in Simulink which is a block level system design frameworkthat has time awareness. So what are the possibilities opened by using Simulink? First, we have aplatform that has time dependency as real systems do, at the same time the Simulink blocks canbe designed using Matlab code that is more algorithmic focused and do not have an embeddedtime relationship. Since the focus of the project is on hardware design, exploration andimplementation, the Simulink blocks can be implemented by FPGA vendor libraries, C or

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Attracting Young Minds: Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Shelby Gilbert, Ed.D., Florida Gulf Coast University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Minorities in Engineering

at The City College of The City University of New York. Prior to this position, he was employed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a research engineer. Dr. Villiers also was employed by The University of Florida and worked on several projects sponsored by the FDOT and the Federal Highway Administration.Shelby Gilbert, EdD, Florida Gulf Coast UniversityDr. Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Page 22.664.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Examination of the Florida Education Fund’s Summer SAT Prep

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Innovations in Materials Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Johnson, Central Washington University; Arthur D. Morken, Central Washington University

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Materials

development of a program related task and guide students to higher levels of learning onBlooms Taxonomy through the development of student created learning aids.One specific need was reflected in the disparate skills of our majority component of ‘transfer’students in our programs. Through informal observations the authors realized students simplydid not have familiarity with the equipment at our facility (as opposed to their previousexperiences elsewhere). In this study, the authors target one simple skill relevant to resistancewelding that could be used as an introduction to metallurgy concepts (welding band saw blades).This student project was used not only to provide students with a practical skill for theirapplications toolbox but additionally as

Conference Session

Computer Science Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norena Martin-Dorta, University of La Laguna; Isabel Sánchez Berriel, University of La Laguna; David López Rodríguez; Héctor Amado; Jose Luis Saorin, Universidad de La Laguna; Manuel Contero, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación en Bioingeniería y Tecnología Orientada al Ser Humano (I3BH)

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Computers in Education

is a professor of engineering graphics and computer aided design at La Laguna University. She received an MS degree in engineering from Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain in 1991. He made a PhD in developing spatial abilities using multimedia technologies and sketch-based modeling in 2006. She worked for private companies since 1992 as a project engineer in water supply systems. She joined La Laguna University in 2001Manuel Contero, Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigacin en Bioingeniera y Tecnologa Orientada al SerHumano (I3BH). Universidad Politcnica de Valencia Manuel Contero is a full professor of Engineering Graphics and CAD with the Graphic Engineering De- partment at the Universidad Politcnica de

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Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel López Gaxiola, Michigan Technological University; Daniel A. Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Desheng Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey S. Allen, Michigan Technological University; John T. Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Barry D. Solomon, Michigan Technological University; Jay Scott Meldrum Sr., Michigan Technological University; Thomas F. Edgar, University of Texas, Austin

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Chemical Engineering

ASEE.Daniel Lpez Gaxiola, Michigan Technological UniversityDaniel A. Crowl, Michigan Technological UniversityDavid W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University David Caspary is the Manager of Laboratory Facilities and Instructor in the Chemical Engineering De- partment at Michigan Technological University. He received a B.S. Engineering degree from Michigan Tech in 1982 and has also worked as a Training Specialist, Project Engineer, and Project Manager. He has over 25 years experience instructing and coordinating Unit Operations and Plant Operations Labora- tory, implementing distributed control and data acquisition systems, and designing pilot-scale processing equipment.Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan TechDennis Desheng Meng

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy A. Paull; J. Michael Jacob; Robert J. Herrick

Session 3220 Automated Homework in Electrical Engineering Technology Timothy A. Paull, J. Michael Jacob, McNelly Distinguished Professor of Technology, Robert J. Herrick, Hoffer Distinguished Professor of Technology Purdue UniversityAbstractThe purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness an Asynchronous LearningNetwork (ALN) approach to homework has on student performance by providingimmediate feedback. Providing immediate feedback is an important part of reinforcingdesirable behavior3. This project replaced the manual homework in the first

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Raymond Berg; Homayun K. Navaz; Brenda S. Henderson

experimental techniques and analysis, and used those techniques tovalidate analytical and computational results. Toward the end of the course, the studentsselected an applied research project, and conducted an experimental investigation involvingflow-induced noise generated by flow over a component similar to that found on the exterior ofa vehicle. This paper addresses the process and techniques used to conduct this type of course.Samples of the students’ work are also presented.IntroductionKettering University, formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute (GMI), is the nation’sonly engineering university employing a mandatory, full-time cooperative education workexperience. The university ranked first in BSME graduates in the period 1997-1998

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Bill Diong

usecommon (in industry) measurement instruments and techniques for frequency-domain modeling,analysis and control design purposes. Fourthly, that they needed to experience using a DSPdevelopment system to implement the control algorithms designed for the given electromechanicalsystems. This paper details the objectives, tasks and accomplishments of this project. It will alsoprovide preliminary findings on how this project has impacted student learning for the twoAutomatic Control courses. Last but not least, it will include ideas on how similar projects couldimprove on this present one. Page 4.430.1I. Introduction The University of

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Howard A. Smolleck; Nadipuram Prasad; Barbara Powell; Bhargava Jayanti; Shakir Manshad; Sashadry Divakaria; Paul Arellanes

programs. The project is primarilyoriented toward two-year, community-college institutions and has involved the building of asmall consortium of such schools.The first module in the series to be completed and implemented, entitled Vector Vision, is nowin use in the author’s institution and in several two-year partner schools. Vector Vision providesinteractive instructional and problem-solving resources for introducing and reviewingfundamental vector and complex-number concepts for lower-division Engineering andTechnology students.The philosophy and objectives underlying the series of software programs (already discussed inprevious works) are briefly reviewed, with specific attention to the Vector Vision module. Theprimary goal of the present paper

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

David Phillips; C. Richard Helps

using most of the features available inmicrocontrollers. The unit interfaces to sensors, actuators, LCD displays and serial ports usingdifferent microcontroller architectures. The final data acquisition system can then be used forlater classes or projects or reprogrammed for other applications.1. Embedded Microcontrollers are an Important Topic in EET programsEmbedded controllers are found in many modern products ranging through consumerelectronics, cars, industrial control, medical systems and communication. They serve as theprimary intelligence for many products or as simple intelligent interfaces between systems.Microcontrollers are even replacing simple mechanical switches in many systems. A recentsurvey1 indicated that for every 75 million

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Rafiqul Islam

methods and sophisticated simulation and designtechniques are adding to its real future growth2. According to the market projection there will beover half a billion wireless subscribers around the world by 20003. MTA-EMCI believes that thefield of wireless personal communications has the potential to grow strongly in the near futureall over the world with the greatest in the Asia/Pacific region where more than half of theworld’s population lives4.Worldwide, Local Multipoint Communications Systems (LMCS), known in the U.S. as LMDSis a fixed wireless broadband access technology in which signals are transmitted ina point to multipoint method. It can provide two-way voice, data, internet and video services.The advantages of this broadband wireless

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Oguz A. Soysal

also one of themost important requirements of ABET 2000 criteria. Consequently, interactivity and hands-onexperimentation are two important components that must be considered to ameliorate distanceeducation courses in technical areas.This paper presents the computer integrated experiments developed at Frostburg StateUniversity, to increase the efficiency of lab facilities used for "UMCP/FSU CollaborativeEngineering Programs." Computer based experimentation is currently being implemented on theFSU campus to provide a support to the existing lab facilities used for basic electricalengineering courses. The ultimate goal of the project is to develop an online lab facility to enableinstructors and students located on different campuses to conduct

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

William W. Schultz; Roger W. Pryor; Michael Vaksman; Mark Schumack; Kevin Belfield; Vladimir Sheyman; Mukasa Ssemakula; Shuvra Das

candidates’ daily experience. Thefoundational principles for most of the eighteen modules are taught in interactive tutorials writtenwith the multimedia authoring package Authorware®. Complementing the computer-basedtutorials are instructor-assisted problem-solving sessions, experiments, work-related teamprojects, case studies, or traditional lectures. The tutorials include periodic assignments such ascomputer problems (solved using a spreadsheet or mathematics package) and traditional "pencil-and-paper" problems.Presented here is a discussion of the teaching philosophy, a description of the structure of thethermophysics curriculum, and a summary of content. Portions of the computer-based tutorialsare described, and examples of experiments, projects

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, State University of New York, Buffalo; Chilukuri Mohan, Syracuse University; Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

competencies required of the Smart Grid implementation.This project proposes to achieve the following objectives: 1. Develop and deliver innovative smart grid enhanced curriculum beginning September 2010. 2. Develop and deliver a comprehensive, regional Distance Learning offering of associate, undergraduate, certificate, master and doctorate degrees beginning May 2012. 3. Expand Distance Learning curricula to meet national workforce needs by completion of project in April 2013. 4. Establish an innovative and experience-rich distance learning system incorporating best in class courses from all partner institutions and facilities. 5. Create a specialization in Smart Grid cyber-security. 6. Create a specialization in

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Instrumentation

energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. As mentionedearlier, sensor networks are an enabling technology for many applications that can increaseenergy efficiency. The Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability (OE) has $4.5 billiondollars for Smart Grid and efficient energy transmission projects. Sensor network technology isthe enabling technology for the Smart Grid. The DOE has already called for proposals from theelectrical power distribution industry to begin the long needed up-grade of the aging electricalgrid infrastructure in the United States. Recently, matching funds in the amount of $3.4 billiondollars were awarded to approximately 100 Smart Grid Investment Grant applicants by OE2.Some in this industry have termed

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ELD Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Patterson, University of Alabama; Nicholas A. Kraft, University of Alabama; Susan Burkett, University of Alabama

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Engineering Libraries

, and a senior member of IEEE. Page 15.224.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 AVS: Science and Technology Virtual MuseumAbstractThe American Vacuum Society (AVS) has a desire to create a “virtual museum” as a way toarchive historical items. The items were used by vacuum technologists in the past for themanufacture of integrated circuits (ICs). The vacuum related equipment (e.g., pumps, gauges,and meters) represents important information regarding the history of the AVS. The AVSHistory Committee provided this project as a learning opportunity for a student in the Computer-Based Honors Program at The University

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Davis, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, and (3)manufacturing of plastic pellets using the creation of pixel cookies as a hands-on classroom activity.The undergraduate mentors leverage their industrial and academic experiences to create the lessons andact as role models for college and professional success. Evaluation of the activities includes a mappingto academic content standards, student interest surveys, and mentors’ reflections on their experiences.1. IntroductionThe Computer Science Investigations (CSI: Cincinnati) project brings undergraduates in engineeringand computing-related fields into urban STEM classrooms to interact with and teach high schoolstudents. CSI: Cincinnati is funded under the National Science Foundation’s Broadening Participation inComputing program and

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Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

everyday life requires human-specialists with up-to-date knowledge to Page 22.9.2maintain and monitor existing robots, as well as to develop new, more advanced, smart, and safemachines. During the last decade, popular interest in educational exploitation has increasedsignificantly1,3. Robotics in education is seen as an interdisciplinary, project-based learningactivity drawn mostly on math, science, and technology and offering major new benefits ineducation at all levels2,4,5. Some specialized robotics jobs require new skills, such as those ofrobot installer and robot integrator. While universities have long included robotics research intheir

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washinton University

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Engineering Technology

Real Time Communication Systems With PCsAbstractCommunication system classes have been traditionally taught with a lecture-only format.However, the proliferation of new concepts and algorithms in communication systems makes itincreasingly hard for students to master them only through mathematical derivations.Furthermore, without a hands-on demonstration of how the algorithm is used in real-lifeapplications, students without strong mathematical skills can become frustrated and generate aretention problem in EET/CET/EE programs. To overcome this problem, the theory taught inlecture has been complemented with laboratory experiments and class projects. However, manytraditional communication systems’ laboratory experiments are related to various

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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G. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University; Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Carol Davis, North Dakota State University

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Minorities in Engineering

thetribal college and Reservation high and middle school students3. This project with theparticipation of extremely dedicated faculty established a collaborative platform which is oftenthe most difficult thing to accomplish. As the ONR funding ended in 2004, the North DakotaExperimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NDEPSCoR) agreed to include theproject in their proposal to the National Science Foundation(http://www.ndsu.edu/epscor/NATURE/index.html). The project continued with the fundingfrom NSF under the title Nurturing American Tribal Undergraduates in Research and Education(NATURE). Major activities under the project continued to be Sunday Academy4 and SummerCamps5,6. A tribal college student research mentoring component was

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Female Faculty, Learning, NSF, and ABET Issues at Two-Year Colleges

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A. Koonce, Ohio University; Valerie Martin Conley, Ohio University; Dyah A. Hening, Ohio University; Cynthia D. Anderson, Ohio University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2011-794: AN ANALYSIS OF FEMALE STEM FACULTY AT PUBLICTWO-YEAR INSTITUTIONSDavid A. Koonce, Ohio UniversityValerie Martin Conley, Ohio University Valerie Martin Conley is director of the Center for Higher Education, associate professor, and coordinator of the Higher Education and Student Affairs program at Ohio University. She is the PI for the NSF funded research project: Academic Career Success in Science and Engineering-Related Fields for Female Faculty at Public Two-Year Institutions.Dyah A. Hening, Ohio UniversityCynthia D. Anderson, Ohio University Cynthia Anderson is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Graduate Studies at Ohio Uni- versity. In addition to research on community college

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Linda C. Schmidt, University of Maryland, College Park; Noe Vargas Hernandez, University of Texas, El Paso

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NSF Grantees

completed so that we can devise effective methods for learning design and preserving knowledge that arises in the process. She has been actively teaching and reflecting upon engineering design issues for over 15 years. Dr. Schmidt was the 2008 recipient of the American Society of Engineering Education’s prestigious Fred Merryfield Design Award and is the co-author with George Dieter of the text ”Engineering Design, 4th edition”, published by McGraw Hill in 2008. Linda Schmidt has published over sixty refereed publications in the areas of mechanical design theory and methodology, mechanism design generation, graph isomorphism issues in generative design and effective student learning on engineering project design

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Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

• Resource • Environmental Analyst Manager Consultant • Operations • Sustainability Manager Consultant • Project ManagerBased on these job descriptions, a draft of program learning outcomes (PLOs) wasdeveloped. These PLOs were circulated among a group of professionals involved in localsustainability initiatives (http://sustainsd.wordpress.com/) to ensure that the learningoutcomes are consistent with the employer requirements. With their help, the programlearning outcomes were finalized.Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):Upon completion of the MS program, graduates from sustainability management will beable to:• PLO # 1

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Ajou University

AC 2010-1936: ON-LINE SURFACE ROUGHNESS MEASUREMENT USINGLABVIEW AND VISION METHOD FOR E-QUALITY CONTROLRichard Chiou, Drexel UniversityMichael Mauk, Drexel UniversityYueh-Ting Yang , Drexel UniversityRobin Kizirian , Drexel UniversityYongjin Kwon, Ajou University Page 15.920.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 On-line Surface Roughness Measurement using LabVIEW and Vision Method for E-Quality ControlAbstractThe annual results of laboratory development under an NSF, CCLI sponsored project,“CCLI Phase II: E-Quality for Manufacturing (EQM) Integrated with Web-enabledProduction Systems for Engineering Technology Education” (NSF Award # 0618665

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Engineering Management Program Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Ronald Rosenberg, Michigan State University

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Engineering Management

research focused on early engineering; his current research is supported by NSF/DUE and NSF/CISE.Ronald Rosenberg, Michigan State University Ron Rosenberg is Chairperson Emeritus of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Michigan State University, and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Emeritus of the College of Engineering, MSU. Prof. Rosenberg currently serves as Associate Dean for Special Projects, College of Engineering, MSU. His recent focus is on strengthening engineering undergraduate education and engineering education research. He is a mainstay in the development of a new curriculum for the Applied Engineering Sciences major at MSU. Prof. Rosenberg is a systems level

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Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright; Peter Rich, Brigham Young University; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University

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Mathematics

mathematical self-efficacy and problem solving skills). The research project is in its second year of implementation. Last year 120 students were introduced into the course, and this year 80 more students are involved in the project. Thus far, the results of the project have shown a strong correlation between student engineering interest, aptitude, programming understanding, and an increased understanding of mathematics.IntroductionMathematics has long been regarded as an essential skill, as noted by the American Society forEngineering Education’s mathematics division (Selingo, 2008). The Cold-War era “space race”pushed engineering awareness, mathematical, and scientific ability to the fore of our educationalsystem. And

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Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session I

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2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Mark Kennedy, University of Portland; Sharon A. Jones P.E., University of Portland

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International Forum

of International Programs in the Shiley School of Engineering. In that role he has developed and directed study abroad programs as well as international research and service learning projects for the School of Engineering.Dr. Sharon A. Jones P.E., University of Portland Sharon Jones is the Dean of the Shiley School of Engineering at the University of Portland. She is a licensed civil engineer with degrees from Columbia University, the University of Florida, and Carnegie Mellon University. Her research interests focus on applying decision-making methods to evaluate sustain- ability policies with emphases on infrastructure, developing economies, and particular industrial sectors. She is also interested in