Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina White, Columbia University; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin; Kris Wood, University of Texas; Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-652: INFLUENCES AND INTERESTS IN HUMANITARIANENGINEERINGChristina White, Columbia UniversityRichard Crawford, University of Texas at AustinKris Wood, University of TexasAustin Talley, University of Texas, Austin Page 15.733.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Interests and Influences in Humanitarian EngineeringMotivationIt is ironic that the engineering fields, which design and build bridges, are the areas where wehave one of the weakest bridges in closing the accessibility, achievement, and equity gapsbetween genders and ethnicities. In 1950, the U.S. Congress established the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) with the mission ―to initiate and

Conference Session

Integrating Math Science and Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Po-Hung Liu, National Chin-Yi University of Technology; Ching Ching Lin, National Taipei University of Technology; Tung-Shyan Chen, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; Chiu-Hsiung Liao, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; Yen Tung Chung, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; C. Lin, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan R.O.C.; Ruey-Maw Chen, National Chin-Yi University of Technology

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Mathematics

AC 2011-1443: EFFECTS OF AN INTEGRATED CALCULUS REFORMPROJECT FOR ENGINEERING MAJORSPo-Hung Liu, National Chin-Yi University of Technology Po-Hung Liu is a Professor of College of General Education at National Chin-Yi University of Technology in Taiwan. His research interests are AMT (advanced mathematical thinking) and HPM (history and pedagogy of mathematics).Ching Ching Lin, National Taipei University of TechnologyTung-Shyan Chen, Fundamental General Education Center, National Chin-Yi University of Tung-Shyan Chen is an associate professor of the Fundamental General Education Center at the National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan since 2010. Dr. Chen received his PhD (2002) from the Department

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zeshan Hyder, Virginia Tech & UET Lahore; Zulfiqar Ali, Virginia Polytechnic State University; Janis P. Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2484: EMPLOYING ENGINEERING DESIGN TOOLS FOR DE-SIGNING/REDESIGNING OF COURSESZeshan Hyder, Virginia Tech & UET Lahore Zeshan Hyder is a PhD student in Mining & Minerals Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic In- stitute & State University, Virginia. He has completed his Masters Degree from University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, Pakistan and is currently working in Virginia Center for Coal & Energy Research (VCCER) under supervision of Prof Dr. Michael Karmis for research in Underground Coal Gasification.zulfiqar Ali, Department of Mining & Mineral Engineering,Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State universityVA, USA.Janis P. Terpenny, Virginia Tech Janis Terpenny is a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

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

"Green" Topics in Architectural Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian Daniel Douglass, University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; James M. Leake, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Architectural

AC 2011-1207: ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN USING BUILDING INFOR-MATION MODELING AND ENERGY SIMULATIONChristian Daniel Douglass, University Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Christian received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.James M Leake, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign James M. Leake joined the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems (formerly General) Engineer- ing in August 1999. His educational background includes an MS in Mechanical Engineering (1993) from the University of Washington, a BS in Ocean Engineering (1980) from Florida Atlantic University, and a BA in Art History (1974

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Lu, University of Kentucky

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-37: ENHANCING THE STUDENTS’ ABILITIES IN EXPERI-MENTAL DESIGNS THROUGH DESIGN-EXPERTY Charles Lu, University of Kentucky Y. Charles Lu is an Assistant Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky, Paducah. His research interests include: (1) micromechanics and nanomechanics, (2) poly- mers, elastomers, composites, and advanced materials, (3) finite element analysis and mechanical design. Dr. Lu received the 2010 SAE International Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award for his contributions to mobility-related research, teaching and student development. He was also the recipient of the Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Faculty Award (2009), Paducah Outstanding Faculty Award

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin V. Fell, California State University, Sacramento

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2508: EXCHANGE – MULTI-DAY EARTHQUAKE ENGINEER-ING WORKSHOP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSBenjamin V Fell, California State University, Sacramento Professor Fell joined Sacramento State in Fall 2008 after completing his PhD at the University of Califor- nia, Davis. Prior to that he received his MS from Stanford University and BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Fell’s research concentration is on the behavior of steel structures under seismic effects. His course offerings include structural analysis, structural dynamics and the design of steel structures. Dr. Fell is a registered Professional Engineer in California, an advisor to several student engineering chapters, and a representative to the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology; William Emerson Spath, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-553: EXPERIENCE TEACHING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT-BASED ROBOTICS COURSE BUILDING AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTSWayne W. Walter, PhD, P.E. , Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE) Wayne Walter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He received his BS in Marine Engineering from SUNY Maritime College, his MS in Mechanical En- gineering from Clarkson University, and his Ph.D. in Mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Walter has worked for the U.S. Army, Rochester Products and Delco Products Divisions of General Motors, and Xerox, and is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in New York State. He has thirty five years experience teaching design

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ida B. Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George D. Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-1478: EXPLORING THE MOTIVATIONS FOR MIGRATION AMONGENGINEERING STUDENTSIda B Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ida Ngambeki is pursuing a doctorate in Engineering Education with a concentration in Ecological Sci- ences and Engineering at Purdue University. She has a B.S. in Engineering from Smith College. Her research interests include motivation, interest, career choice, engineering thinking, engineering and pub- lic policy and sustainability.Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Demetra Evangelou is Assistant Professor of Engineering Education in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She has a PhD in Early Childhood Education from the University of

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sowmya Narayanan, VIT University; Muniratnam Adithan, VIT University, Vellore; Robert C. Creese, West Virginia University

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International

AC 2011-760: FACULTY DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEW GLOBALIZEDERA THROUGH INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIPSowmya Narayanan, VIT University SOWMYA NARAYANAN is an Asst. Professor in Academic Staff College at VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu India. She is a WIPRO Certified Master Trainer. She has obtained her Cambridge Inter- national Certificate from University of Cambridge U.K. She is pursuing her research studies in Bloom’s Taxonomy as applied to Engineering Education, Business and Management Education. She did her B.Sc in Physics and her Masters in Public Administration.Adithan Muniratnam, VIT University, Vellore M. Adithan, Vellore Institute of Technology Dr. M. ADITHAN, is Director, Academic Staff college at VIT

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence V. Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport; Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2008: FROM MICROELECTRONICS TO NANOELECTRONICSINTRODUCING NANOTECHNOLOGY TO VLSI CURRICULAXingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport Xingguo Xiong is an assistant professor in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Univer- sity of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604. His research areas include Microelectromechanical System (MEMS), nanotechnology, as well as VLSI design and testing. He has two patents, and published 49 conference/journal papers. He is also the recipient of 2009 Northeast ASEE (American Society of Engi- neering Education) Outstanding Teacher Award.Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport Dr. Linfeng Zhang is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the

Conference Session

Innovations in Materials Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Materials

AC 2011-1144: ASYNCHRONOUS USE OF ENGINEERING (MATERI-ALS) EDUCATION VIDEOSCraig Johnson, Central Washington University Craig Johnson, Ph.D., P.E., is a professor at Central Washington University teaching materials courses and managing their foundry. He coordinates both the Mechanical Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology Cast Metals programs.Arthur D. Morken, Central Washington University Mr. Morken is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Central Washington University. With more than ten years experience as an educator Mr. Morken has been immersed in educational technology relevant issues. Due to the escalating demands placed on instructors he is constantly looking for more efficient methods of student

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida; Shree Frazier; Osman Cekic, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

AC 2011-1396: ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS FOR ENGINEERING PH.D.S:PERSPECTIVES FROM ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRYMonica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Pri- mary research projects explore the preparation of

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta; Uttandaraman Sundararaj, University of Calgary; John A. Nychka, University of Alberta

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2011-1269: BUILDING AN ENGAGED, COLLABORATIVE, AND IN-SPIRED TEACHING CULTURESuzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta co-authors John Nychka, Uttandaraman Sundararaj, and Suzanne Kresta led the Teaching Enhancement Committee at the University of Alberta which implemented a number of empowering changes to the teaching culture in the department and the faculty. Drs Sundararaj and Kresta initiated a number of early changes before Dr Nychka joined us from Kentucky, where he had a substantial impact.Uttandaraman Sundararaj, University of Calgary Uttandaraman (U.T.) Sundararaj is Professor and the Head of the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary. Previously he was Professor at

Conference Session

Collaborative Learning, Project-Based, Service Learning, and Impacts on Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Forrest Alden Copeland, Western Washington University; Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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International

AC 2011-1639: CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING ANENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS CHAPTER AT WWUForrest Alden Copeland, Western Washington University While completing his undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Forrest Copeland helped establish the Engineers Without Borders student chapter at Western Washington University in 2006. Copeland completed his degree in 2009 and graduated as the Engineering department’s outstanding senior. He also received the Presidential Scholar Award due, in part, to his work with the Engineers Without Borders student club. Shortly after graduation, Copeland traveled with four other students and one professional to conduct an assessment trip in Guatemala for the

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick J. Nefcy, Oregon State University; Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-2255: CHARACTERIZATION OF STUDENT MODEL DEVEL-OPMENT IN PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL LABORATORIESErick J. Nefcy, Oregon State University Erick Nefcy is a Doctoral student in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. Through his undergraduate studies, he has held multiple internships at Intel Corporation. He is currently studying the growth of self forming barrier layers in copper thin films as well as investigating the student teams? use of models during completion of the Chemical Vapor Deposition Virtual Laboratory project.Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University Dr. Harding has served since 2007 as the Linus Pauling Distinguished Engineer at Oregon State

Conference Session

Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-1492: CLICKER CLICKS ITWayne P Hung, Texas A&M University Dr. Hung is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University and has a joint appointment with Depart- ment of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution and Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is an active member of ASEE, SME, HTEC and enjoys teaching and researching in the field of ad- vanced materials, micro manufacturing, and medical manufacturing. Page 22.330.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Clicker Clicks It!AbstractManufacturing requires

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Saleh, Queen's University

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2011-465: COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR OF EN-GINEERING STUDENTS IN A SENIOR DESIGN GROUP PROJECT: APILOT STUDYNasser Saleh, Queen’s University Nasser Saleh is Associate Librarian and the Integrated Learning Librarian at Queen’s University Engineer- ing and Science Library. He received a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering (University of Khartoum), a Master’s Degree in Telecommunications and Networks Management (Syracuse Univer- sity), and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (Syracuse University) and he is currently a PhD Candidate in Information Studies at McGill University researching Collaborative Information Be- haviour of Undergraduate Engineering Students. Nasser is

Conference Session

International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth M. Tront, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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International

AC 2011-2407: COLLECTIVE REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF THE IN-TERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: RISING SOPHOMORE ABROAD PRO-GRAMElizabeth M. Tront, Virginia TechJoseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Director of Extended Campus Programs for ECE Page 22.338.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Collective Review and Assessment of the International Experience: Rising Sophomore Abroad ProgramAbstractDeveloping global leadership in engineering is dependent upon getting students involved ininternational leadership experiences early in their college career

Conference Session

Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Kathy J. Prem, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Engineering Career Services; Sara Wirsbinski, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-1027: COMPARING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF MALEAND FEMALE ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN INTERNSHIP AND CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESKevin J. B. Anderson, University of Wisconsin-Madison Kevin Anderson is a Ph.D. candidate in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on primary through university STEM education policy and practice, and the alignment of education with professional practice. He previously taught science and math at the secondary level and earned the distinction of National Board Certified Teacher.Kathy J. Prem, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Engineering Career ServicesSara Wirsbinski, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University; Walter Tucker, Eastern Michigan University, School of Engineering Technology

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International

AC 2011-898: CURRICULUM GLOBALIZATION: INTERNATIONAL EX-CHANGES BETWEEN AMERICAN AND CHINESE UNIVERSITIESBob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University Bob Lahidji Ph.D, is Professor and The Director of the School of Engineering Technology at Eastern Michigan University. His primary interest and expertise are in the areas of manufacturing process and CNC/CAM. Dr. Lahidji has been involved with the auto industry manufacturing firms as a consultant in the areas of improving manufacturing processes and productivity. He has written numerous articles and is the co-author of the textbook ”Maximize SURFCAM”.Walter Tucker, School of Engineering Technology, Eastern Michigan University Walter Tucker, Ph.D., holds the rank of full

Conference Session

Learning Outside the Classroom

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-41: DEVELOPING AN INSTRUMENT TO MEASURE THE IM-PACT OF SERVICE ON TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGOUTCOMESAdam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Adam R. Carberry received his PhD. in Engineering Education from the Tufts University Math, Science, Technology,and Engineering Education program in 2010. He holds an M.S. in Chemistry from Tufts University and a B.S. in Material Science Engineering from Alfred University. He is currently work- ing as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the College of Technology and Innovation, Department of Engineering at Arizona State University investigating engineering student conceptions of modeling.Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University Chris Swan is an associate

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Barb A. Barnet, Univeristy of Wisconsin - Platteville

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-746: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTRODUCTION TO INFRAS-TRUCTURE COURSEMatthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville MATTHEW ROBERTS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering. Dr. Roberts earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University in 1993 then spent four years in the U.S. Air Force as a civil engineering officer. He received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2002 and has been teaching structural engineering topics at the University of Wiscon- sinPlatteville since then.Philip J. Parker, University of Wisconsin, PlattevilleMichael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville M. Keith Thompson teaches Structural Mechanics and

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ansari, Virginia State University; Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Krishan Agrawal, Virginia State University; Arthur Fridrich, Virginia State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-584: IMPACT AND MERIT OF THE VSU HBCU-UP ON THEUNDERGRADUATE STEM EDUCATIONAli Ansari, Virginia State UniversityJahangir Ansari, Virginia State University Associate Professor of Manufacturing EngineeringKrishan Agrawal, Virginia State University Professor of MathematicsArthur Fridrich, Virginia State University Page 15.666.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010AbstractThe article presents the overall impact of a NSF grant under the Historically Black Universitiesand Colleges Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP). The alignment between the goals of theUniversity’s Strategic Plan and then objectives of the HBCU-UP project is analyzed. The

Conference Session

Materials Lab Experiments and Demonstrations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Rosario, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

AC 2010-593: BIODEGRADABILITY OF PLASTICS TESTING IN ANUNDERGRADUATE MATERIALS LABORATORY COURSELori Rosario, Rochester Institute of Technology Lori Rosario is a graduate student at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Mechanical & Manufacturing Systems Integration. She completed her B.S.in Mechanical Engineering Technology. She has completed internships at Johnson and Johnson McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Delphi Automotive Systems and the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS)at the Rochester Institute of Technology as a Fuel Cells Research Engineer.Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology Elizabeth Dell is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing & Mechanical

Conference Session

Communication - Needs and Methods

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-602: “MORE THAN JUST ENGINEERS”- HOW ENGINEERS DEFINEAND VALUE COMMUNICATION SKILLS ON THE JOB.Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, MadisonKevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, MadisonTraci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, MadisonSandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-MadisonThomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin-Madison Page 15.1391.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 “More Than Just Engineers”: How Practicing Engineers Define and Value Communication Skills On the JobAbstractWhile most professional and academic sources have expressed a need for engineers who possessstrong communication skills, what these

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Norma Veurink, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2010-617: ARE THE VISUALIZATION SKILLS OF FIRST-YEARENGINEERING STUDENTS CHANGING?Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University Dr. Sheryl Sorby is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics and Director of the Engineering Education and Innovation research group at Michigan Technological University. She recently served as a Program Director within the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation. Her research interests include graphics and visualization. She has been the principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than $5M in external funding, most from the National Science Foundation for educational projects. She was the

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Solarek, University of Toledo; Hong Wang, The University of Toledo; Allen Rioux, The University of Toledo; William Evans, The University of Toledo; weiqing sun, The University of Toledo

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-625: INTEGRATING COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY TO IMPLEMENT AN ABET ACCREDITED PROGRAMDaniel Solarek, University of ToledoHong Wang, The University of ToledoAllen Rioux, The University of ToledoWilliam Evans, The University of Toledoweiqing sun, The University of Toledo Page 15.760.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integrating Computer Science and Engineering technology to implement an  ABET accredited Program Abstract: We are a four years Computer Science and Engineering Technology program (CSET)having around 250 undergraduate students. The program was originally designed to give studentshands-on experience in

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

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International

AC 2010-637: THE VALUE OF EXCHANGE: THE BENEFITS OFINTER-CULTURAL ENGINEERING STUDY– A DESIGN TEAM PERSPECTIVESaeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed D. Foroudastan is the Associate Dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and Professor of Engineering Technology. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering (1980), his M.S. in Civil Engineering (1982), and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (1987) from Tennessee Technological University. Professor Foroudastan's employment vitae includes: Assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering for Tennessee Technological University, Senior Engineer, Advanced Development Department, Textron Aerostructures, and Middle

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shane Brown, Washington State University; Dean Lewis, Washington State University

AC 2010-642: STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF NORMAL AND SHEAR STRESSAND DEFORMATIONS IN AXIALLY LOADED MEMBERSShane Brown, Washington State UniversityDean Lewis, Washington State University Page 15.1125.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Student Understanding of Normal and Shear Stress and Deformation in Axially Loaded MembersAbstractKnowledge necessary for engineering design and innovation refers to more than the ability tosearch for an equation that suits the situation, but the ability to understand, apply, and transferinformation to new situations. Conceptual understanding describes this type of understanding.Performance on physics