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Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mario Castro-Cedeno, Rochester Institute of Technology; Quamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-83: MOTIVATION AND MATURITY LEVEL OF ENGINEERING ANDENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT COOPEXPERIENCEMario Castro-Cedeno, Rochester Institute of TechnologyQuamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint Page 15.889.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Motivation and Maturity of Engineering and Engineering Technology Students with and without Co-Op ExperienceAbstractExperience-based education in the form of Co-Op is generally accepted as having a positivecorrelation with a student’s academic and early career performance. Unfortunately, most of theevidence is anecdotal or based on statistical studies of large databases. It

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Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Cressler, Georgia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-89: A NEW APPROACH TO MICROELECTRONICS ANDNANOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOR UNDERGRADUATES OF ALLDISCIPLINESJohn Cressler, Georgia Tech John D. Cressler received his Ph.D. in applied physics from Columbia University in 1990. He was on the research staff at IBM Research (1984-1992), the faculty of Auburn University (1992 to 2002), and currently is Ken Byers Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech. His research interests center on silicon-based heterostructure devices and circuits, and he and his team have published over 500 papers in this area. He is also very interested in the teaching of highly technical topics to non-specialist audiences. He is the co-author of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guoping Wang, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

AC 2010-94: PREVIEW, EXERCISE, TEACHING AND LEARNING IN DIGITALELECTRONICS EDUCATIONGuoping Wang, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Page 15.978.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Active Learning in Digital Electronics: Preview, Exercise, Teaching and LearningAbstractThrough multimedia delivery of new materials, web-based warm-up exercises and interactiveclassroom teaching/learning, this paper presents a new teaching approach - PETL (Preview,Exercise, Teaching and Learning) in teaching and learning digital electronics. Different from thetraditional recitation-based lecture formats, the proposed

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Normative Commitments and Public Engagement in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Cech, University of California, San Diego

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-129: TRAINED TO DISENGAGE? A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OFSOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AMONGENGINEERING STUDENTSErin Cech, University of California, San Diego Erin Cech’s research examines individual-level, cultural mechanisms that reproduce inequality, especially those pertaining to sex segregation in science and engineering fields. Her dissertation explores the self-expressive edge of inequality, analyzing how gender schemas and self-conceptions influence the career decisions of college students over time. Her other work examines the experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual engineering students (with Tom Waidzunas), the work devotion of and perceptions of inequality among high

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Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Walchko, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-130: THE MILITARY TANK – AN EXAMPLE FOR RIGID BODYKINEMATICSJoseph Walchko, United States Military Academy Page 15.1244.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Military Tank – An Example for Rigid Body KinematicsAbstract Rigid body kinematics in an undergraduate dynamics course is typically a challenging areafor undergraduate students to master. Much of this difficulty stems from the inability to “see” orphysically comprehend the motion of multiple rigid bodies. Couple this rigid body motion withthe context of reference frames, and the students “sight” and understanding of the motionbecomes even more clouded. Numerous examples and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Ali Yalcin, USF

AC 2010-131: DOES COLLECTING HOMEWORK IMPROVE EXAMINATIONPERFORMANCE?Autar Kaw, University of South Florida Autar K Kaw is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teacher at the University of South Florida. He is the author of the textbook - Mechanics of Composite Materials, CRC-LLC Press. With major funding from National Science Foundation, he is developing award winning web-based resources for an undergraduate course in Numerical Methods. He is the recipient of the 2004 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) & the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (CFAT) Florida Professor of the Year and the 2003 American Society of

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Technology-Enhanced Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2010-132: AN ON-LINE COURSE TO HELP ENGINEERS (STUDENTS ANDPROFESSIONALS) DEVELOP INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – YOU’RE KIDDING,RIGHT?Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene is an Academic Director in the College of Engineering and Applied Science where he manages programs for traditional undergraduates and for working professionals. Eugene has also taught distance learning courses for 10 years in a variety of modalities. He has a PE license and has industry experience as a mechanical design engineer and a field service engineer. Page 15.170.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An On

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Karen Guo, Teachers College/Columbia University; Devayani Tirthali, Teachers College/Columbia University; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-137: TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN GRADES 3-5:FOSTERING TEACHERS' AND STUDENTS’ CONTENT KNOWLEDGE INSCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGAugusto Macalalag , Stevens Institute of TechnologySusan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia UniversityKaren Guo, Teachers College/Columbia UniversityDevayani Tirthali, Teachers College/Columbia UniversityMercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of TechnologyElisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 15.1164.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teacher Professional Development in Grades 3-5: Fostering Teachers’ and Students’ Content Knowledge in Science and

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Research in Graphics Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2010-139: CAD INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR ADVANCED ASSEMBLYMODELING AND MECHANISMS DESIGNDerek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University Derek Yip-Hoi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Western Washington University and coordinator of the department’s CAD/CAM program. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he worked for several years as a Research Scientist in the area of Reconfigurable Manufacturing before moving out to the Pacific Northwest where he spent 3 years at the University of British Columbia before moving to WWU. His teaching interests are in CAD/CAM, CNC, design methodology

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Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Ford, Western Carolina University; Robert Anderson, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-144: DEVELOPING AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM:A CASE STUDY AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYGeorge Ford, Western Carolina University Dr. George Ford is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management program at Western Carolina University.Robert Anderson, Western Carolina University Dr. Robert Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology program at Western Carolina University. Page 15.380.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Developing an Engineering Technology Curriculum: A Case Study at

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Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Damon Hathaway, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Kelly Keelen, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-160: GREAT ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT SUCCESSStephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Terri Talbert-Hatch is Assistant Dean for Student Services in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Adrie Koehler is a graduate student in the M.S. Technology program in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.Damon Hathaway, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Damon Hathaway is

Conference Session

Capstone Design Pedagogy I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Howard Eisner, George Washington University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-166: INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING DESIGN AND EDUCATIONHoward Eisner, George Washington University Page 15.738.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING DESIGN AND EDUCATIONAbstract This paper explores innovative approaches to both the engineering design process as well aseducation regarding engineering design. First, the engineering design process is discussed as adistinct two stage procedure involving (a) architectural design, and (b) subsystem design. Thesteps in these two stages are articulated and examined. Innovative aspects of the engineeringdesign process are then discussed in terms of some of the ways of “thinking outside the box

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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Mauricio Castillo, California State University, Los Angeles; Alexander Abramyan, California State University, Los Angeles; Keith Moo-Young, California State University, LA

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1403: STRENGTHENING THE K-20 ENGINEERING PIPELINE FORUNDERRREPRESENTED MINORITIESNancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los AngelesJianyu Dong, California State University, Los AngelesEun-Young Kang, California State University, Los AngelesHuiping Guo, California State University, Los AngelesMauricio Castillo, California State University, Los AngelesAlexander Abramyan , California State University, Los AngelesKeith Moo-Young, California State University, LA Page 15.1103.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Strengthening the K-20 Engineering Pipeline for Underrepresented MinoritiesIntroductionAs the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lie Tang, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology

AC 2010-1427: DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL ANALYSIS OF A MINI CNCRAPID DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMLie Tang, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRobert Landers, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyHong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRichard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology Page 15.398.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development and Initial Analysis of a Mini CNC Rapid Development SystemAbstractThis paper describes the development of a mini Computer Numerical Control (CNC) RapidDevelopment System (RDS). The mini CNC RDS, which is based on Matlab Simulink, providesthe student

Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khaled Mansy, Oklahoma State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2010-1444: EXPERIMENTAL TESTING TO ENHANCE THE DESIGN OFDAYLIGHTING SYSTEMS. A CASE STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OFLABORATORY-ORIENTED DESIGN IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONKhaled Mansy, Oklahoma State University Page 15.559.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Experimental Testing to Enhance the Design of Daylighting Systems. A Case Study on the Implementation of Laboratory-Oriented Design in Undergraduate EducationAbstractThis paper addresses a timely topic, which is designing and enhancing the performance ofdaylighting systems in buildings early in the design phase. Currently in academia

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Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-1446: THE MERIT KIT: METHODS FOR EVALUATING ROLES ANDINTERACTIONS IN TEAMSSenay Purzer, Purdue University Senay Purzer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is also the Co-Director of Assessment Research for the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE). She received a Ph.D. and a M.A in Science Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University. Her creative research focuses on collaborative learning, design & decision-making, and the role of engineering self-efficacy on student achievement

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Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramiro Bravo, University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Brett Batson, Trine University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1453: ASSESMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING WHEN USING TABLETPCS AND THE SOFTWARE DYKNOWRamiro Bravo, University of Texas of the Permian BasinBrett Batson, Trine University Page 15.196.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Assessment of Student Learning When Using Tablet PCs and the Software DyKnowTMAbstractMany advances in technology in software and hardware promise to improve student learning. Ofthe more promising technologies to come onto the market recently were the tablet PC and aninteractive-education software package called DyKnow. This combination of software andhardware offered to solve many of the problems that students

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University; Jessica Hanson, Brigham Young University; Gabriel Smith, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1454: ADDRESSING AND ASSESSING PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN ACIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SEMINAR COURSEM. Brett Borup, Brigham Young UniversityJessica Hanson, Brigham Young UniversityGabriel Smith, Brigham Young University Page 15.125.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Addressing and Assessing Program Outcomes in a Civil Engineering Department Seminar CourseAbstractFour of the twelve Program Outcomes established for the Brigham Young University Civil andEnvironmental Engineering Department are: Be able to communicate ideas effectively, work in teams and lead others Be familiar with professional practice, business

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Leadership and Strategic Planning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Robert Davis, Purdue University; Shripad Revankar, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University; Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; Leah Jamieson, Purdue University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-1455: A MULTI-FACETED STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS FORINNOVATIONMonica Cardella, Purdue UniversityRobert Davis, Purdue UniversityShripad Revankar, Purdue UniversityLoring Nies, Purdue UniversityCarolyn Percifield, Purdue UniversityLeah Jamieson, Purdue University Page 15.58.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Multi-Faceted Strategic Planning Process for InnovationStrategic planning has become an important component of how academic programs set goals andpriorities.We present an approach to strategic planning that is characterized by inclusion ofinternal and external stakeholders and is unique in the combination of process tools utilized.1

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Newly Developed Engineering Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1462: PROPOSED FRESHMEN EXPERIENCE COURSEThomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central Page 15.1006.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Proposed Freshmen Experience CourseAbstractThere are many college campus’s moving towards Freshmen Experience courses as part of aGeneral Education. While at first glance this may appear appropriate “on paper”, a one size fits allapproach does not seem logical for such varied plans of study. Each college places academicemphasis in different areas. This makes a “one size fits all” approach to a freshman experiencecourse weak as the expectations that the faculty will have of their students will vary with

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1468: ATTITUDES TOWARDS AND SUPPORT PROVIDED FORMATHEMATICS LEARNING REPORTED BY PARENTS OF STUDENTSINVOLVED IN A GK-12 PROGRAMKaren Hollebrands, North Carolina State UniversityRyan Smith, North Carolina State UniversityLynn Albers, North Carolina State UniversityElizabeth Parry, North Carolina State UniversityLaura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Page 15.221.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Attitudes Towards and Support Provided for Mathematics Learning Reported by Parents of Students Involved in a GK-12 ProgramThe goal of the RAMP-UP (Recognizing Accelerated Math Potential in

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Energy Education and Industry Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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G. Marshall Molen, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1474: BENEFIT OF STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCEDVEHICLE TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIONSG. Marshall Molen, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University Page 15.226.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Benefit of Student Participation in Advanced Vehicle Technology CompetitionsAbstractFor the past 21 years the U.S. Department of Energy has sponsored more than 45 AdvancedVehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs) with management provided by Argonne NationalLaboratory. Through partnerships between government, industry, and academia, engineeringstudents have had the

Conference Session

Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; B.J. Kim, East Carolina University

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Engineering Economy

AC 2010-1477: INTEGRATION OF ENGINEERING ECONOMICS, STATISTICS,AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT: REINFORCING KEY CONCEPTSPaul Kauffmann, East Carolina University Paul J. Kauffmann is Professor and Chair in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. His industry career included positions as Plant Manager and Engineering Director. Dr. Kauffmann received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and MENG in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and North Carolina.Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University Stephanie Sullivan is a visiting instructor in the Department of

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Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Garcia, Miami Dade College; Jonathan Andrechik, U.S. Coast Guard

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1478: U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY RENEWABLE OCEAN ENERGYSEMINARElizabeth Garcia, Miami Dade CollegeJonathan Andrechik, U.S. Coast Guard Page 15.1285.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 U.S. Coast Guard Academy Renewable Ocean Energy SeminarAbstractIn the spring 2009 semester at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, one science instructor and oneengineering instructor co-taught a one-credit independent study course entitled Renewable OceanEnergy Seminar. Fifteen engineering majors and fourteen non-engineering majors enrolled inthis elective course. The intention was to bring together different majors to learn about the manyfacets of renewable ocean energy

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Retention Strategies in Action Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Hannah Azevedo, Seattle Pacific University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2010-1481: ENABLING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FROM 2-YEARCOLLEGES TO A 4-YEAR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMElaine Scott, Seattle Pacific UniversityHannah Azevedo, Seattle Pacific University Page 15.460.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Enabling Successful Transitions from 2-Year Colleges to a 4-Year Electrical Engineering ProgramAbstractThe goal of our scholarship program, Engaging the Community to Achieve Success inEngineering (ECASE), is to encourage and enable academically talented, but financially needystudents from local community colleges to enter the workforce or continue in graduate studiesfollowing completion of a baccalaureate

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Mentoring and Development of New Faculty

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Roger Frankowski, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cory Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Reyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-1486: NEW FACULTY AND NAVIGATING THE CONTRACT RENEWALPROCESSJay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Jay Wierer is Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2008. He is a Member of the IEEE and enjoys teaching courses in communications, signals and systems, DSP, controls, and circuits.Roger Frankowski, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Frankowski is Vice-President of Academics and Professor of General Studies at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He received his Ph.D. degree from Marquette University in 1992. He has been Vice-President

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Siew Koay, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1489: REVAMP COMPUTER EDUCATION WITH MULTIMEDIA ANDGAME TECHNOLOGIESSuxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Suxia Cui is an assistant professor in the department of Engineering Technology at Prairie View A&M University. She received her BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University in 1997 and 1999 respectively. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Mississippi State University in 2003. Her research interests include digital signal processing, data compression, image processing, video coding, and wavelets.Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Yonghui Wang received the B.S. degree in technical physics from Xidian University

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Faculty Set the Preliminary Standards for Co-ops

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Annette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2010-1520: PRAXIS-ORIENTED ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN VEHICLETECHNOLOGY STUDIES - CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONSEmilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied SciencesAnnette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Page 15.967.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Praxis-Oriented Engineering Education in Vehicle Technology Studies - Challenges and SolutionsAbstractUniversities of applied sciences have to fulfil two main requirements: They should providepraxis-oriented education and engage in applied research and development .The approach used to meet these requirements at our department of Vehicle Technology canbe

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Louie, Seattle University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-1525: USING INTERACTIVE AUDIENCE RESPONSE SYSTEMS TOENRICH ENGINEERING EDUCATIONHenry Louie, Seattle University Page 15.1329.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using Audience Response Systems to Enrich Engineering EducationAbstractAudience response systems are becoming increasingly popular in the collegiate classroom sincethey promote interactive learning, which can enrich and enhance the educational experience.When using such systems, each student is able to react to questions or activities prompted by theinstructor by using a response device. The supporting hardware and software instantaneouslyrecords and displays the students’ responses, which can

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology

AC 2010-1562: COMPUTER LAB EXERCISES FOR MEDICAL IMAGING USINGSIMURADHong Man, Stevens Institute of TechnologyArthur Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 15.304.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Computer Lab Exercises for Medical Imaging Using SimuRadAbstractIn this paper we present a series of computer lab exercises for an undergraduate Medical Imagingcourse using a newly developed computer simulation software – SimuRad, which has beendesigned to help students better understand the underlying math, physics and engineeringprinciples of medical imaging. This paper includes the discussions on the architecture of theSimuRad software, the design