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2007 IL/IN ASEE Section Conference Session Index

Following is a listing of all conference sessions arranged by day. Click on the session title to view the papers in that session and you may click on the paper title to open a PDF version of the paper or presentation where available.

 

Friday, March 30TH

 

Session 1A       Digital Signal Processing & Programming

Session 1B       Engineering Processes and Applications

Session 1C       Automotive & Aerospace Technology

Session 2B       Statics & Strength of Materials

Session 2C       Trends in Learning

Saturday, March 31ST

Session 3A       Motorsports Education

Session 3B       Clinical & Biomedical Processes

Session 4A       Approaches for Success

Session 4B       Biomedical Engineering

 

Session 4C       Trends in Learning II

 

Session 5A       Hands-On Education

 

Session 5B       Future Directions

 

Session 5C       Automation and Power

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Friday, March 30                                                                                          

 

 

Session 1A       Digital Signal Processing & Programming

 

Paper 13:  Teaching DSP First with Labview

Mark A. Yoder, Bruce Black

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Paper 35:  Circuit Approach to Skin Effect

James H. Spreen

Indiana Institute of Technology

 

Paper 102:  Using the Java Native Interface to Introduce Device Driver Basics

James Brown

IUPUI

 

Paper 63:  Autonomic Computing Systems: Towards a Self-Healing OS

Sharee S. Laster, Ayodeji Olatunji

Jackson State University

 

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Session 1B       Engineering Processes and Applications

 

Paper 66:  Using Finite Element Software Post Processing Graphics Capabilities to Enhance Interpretation of Finite Element Analyses Results

Cyrus K. Hagigat

University of Toledo

 

Paper 75:  Ergonomic Design of Manual Assembly Workplaces

V. Jovanovic, M. Tomovi, I. Cosic, G. Ostojic, Dositeja Obradovica

Purdue University

 

Paper 88:  Engaging Constituents in an Academic Search Process

Antonio Bobet, Phillip Dunston, Aaron Evans, Jon Fricker, R. Govindaraju, Linda Higgins, Steve Johnson, Michael Kreger, Larry Nies, Jan Olek, Perry Pinto, Monica Prezzi

Purdue University

 

Paper 90:  Teaching Systems Engineering by Examining Engineering Education Systems

Barrett S. Caldwell

Purdue University

 

Paper 94:  An Industrial Project Management Course for Technology Curriculum

Bimal P. Nepal, Jihad M. Albayyari

Indiana University Purdue University Ft.Wayne

 

Paper 72:  The Overlap Between Mechanical and Civil Engineering Graduate Education

Aiman S. Kuzmar, Iyad Muslih, David B. Meredith

Penn State Fayette

 

Paper 41:  Porous Concrete Pavement Construction:  Opportunity for Alternative Drainage Methodology Emphasis in Construction Education

Erdogan Sener

IUPUI

 

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Session 1C       Automotive & Aerospace Technology

 

Paper 87:  Purdue University DURI Program Research on Two-Phase Fuel Separation in a PEM Fuel Cell

Elizabeth Peruski, Shuichiro Miwa, Shripad T. Revankar

Purdue University

 

Paper 96:  An Interdisciplinary Student Design Project Involving Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Jon Marstrander, Tina Oliver

University of Alabama Birmingham

 

Paper 46:  A University-Industry Collaborative Project in the Development, Evaluation, and Implementation of an Aircraft Assembly Animation

Craig Miller, Nicoletta Adamo-Villani, Dan Wittenborn

Purdue University

 

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Session 2B       Statics & Strength of Materials

 

Paper 28:  Physics as a Prerequisite for Statics

David P. Devine

Purdue University

 

Paper 33:  Meteorites and Materials in a ME Lab Course

A. Bernal, C. Edds, B. Hathaway, N. Miller, H. McLean, R.A. Layton, D.S. Fischer, P.D. Ferro Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Paper 38:  Methodology for Correlation of Charpy and Tensile Test Results for Energy Absorbed During Failure

D. DeVirgilio, J. Hammer, P.D. Ferro

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Paper 74:  Engineering Analysis in the MET Engineering Dynamics Course

Zhongming (Wilson) Liang

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

 

Paper 101:  Solution Treatment of Aluminum Alloys in Aerodynamic Heating Furnaces

Alexy Sverdlin, Arnold Ness

Bradley University

 

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Session 2C       Trends in Learning

 

Paper 1:  Guidelines for Assessment and Evaluation of Engineering and Technology Programs

S. Balachandran, Univ. of Wisconsin – Platteville

L. Balachandran, Div. of Transportation System Development – Southwest Region, Wisconsin

 

Paper 100:  Assessing the Usability of Web-based Multimedia Instruction and Virtual Reality-based Laboratory Practice

Hazim El-Mounayri, Eugenia Fernandez, Julie Bohnenkamp

IUPUI

 

Paper 17:  Applying Research-Based Instructional Methods in the Classroom

Jim Houdeshell

Sinclair Community College

 

Paper 92:  Justification for Developing a Masters of Science in Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

Hal Broberg, Jihad Albayyari, B . Nepal

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

 

Paper 95:  Multiple Experiences in Moving from a Traditional Classroom Setting to an On-Line Teaching Environment

Pete Hylton, Wendy Otoupal

IUPUI

 

Paper 67:  Self-Sustaining and Culturally Adaptive STEM Training Tool

Peter J. Schubert

Packer Engineering, Inc.

 

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Saturday, March 31ST

Session 3A       Motorsports Education

 

Paper 3:  Let’s Go Racing – Constructing a Collegiate Motorsports Program

Pete Hylton

IUPUI

 

Paper 8:  Motorsports Studies at Indiana State University

Randell Peters

Indiana State University

 

Paper 15:  Karting Engineering Educational Opportunities in Illinois and Indiana

Joe G. Harper, University of Illinois

Matthew G. Harper, Mahomet-Seymour High School

 

Paper 20:  Motorsports Internships

Terri Talbert-Hatch, Josh Killey, Mark Ambrester

IUPUI

 

Paper 45:  Using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Theories and Applications in the Design, Test, and Build, of a Racing Go-Kart

Craig Miller, Nicoletta Adamo-Villano

Purdue University

 

Paper 62:  Shop Rat.Org, A Grassroots Movement Empowering Tomorrows Engineers and Techies

Doug Acheson, IUPUI

Chris Salow, Shop Rat Associates

 

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Session 3B       Clinical & Biomedical Processes

 

Paper 10:  Engineering and Health Care:  Higher Education Status Report

Barbara Christe

IUPUI

 

Paper 12:  Improving Processes Throughput of Cardiac Catheterization Using Six Sigma Training

Daphene Cyr Koch, Purdue University

Heather Woodward, IUPUI

Diane Brown, Kenney Montgomery, Mark Manning, Sisters of St. Francis Healthcare Services

 

Paper 32:  Engineering and Technology in the Allied Health Sciences: Sources for Research and Teaching

Nestor L. Osorio, Jitka Hurych

Northern Illinois University

 

Paper 59:  All Bundled Out” – Application of Lean Six Sigma Techniques to Reduce Workload Impact during Implementation of Intensive Glucose Control within Critical Care – A Case Study

Heather Woodward, IUPUI

Jamie El-Harit, Chris Vanni, Sisters of St. Francis Healthcare Services

 

Paper 60:  Application of Lean Six Sigma Techniques to Optimize Hospital Laboratory Emergency Department Report Time Across a Multi-Hospital System

Heather Woodward, IUPUI

Susan Scachitt, Lash Mapa, Purdue University Calumet

Chris Vanni, Lillie Brandford, Sisters of St. Francis Healthcare Services

 

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Session 4A       Approaches for Success

 

Paper 4:  A Joint Approach to Recruiting: Purdue and Ivy Tech Team Up to Reach Local High School Students

Gene Harding, Purdue University

David Brinkruff, Ivy Tech Community College

 

Paper 11:  Improving Retention and Satisfaction by Connecting to Students

Barbara Christe, Kenneth Reid

IUPUI

 

Paper 21:  The Freshman Year in Engineering

Robert Chasnov

Cedarville University

 

Paper 30:  Fostering Collaborative and Diversity by Hosting a Joint ASEE Section Conference

G. D. Steffen, H.I. Abu-Mulaweh

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

 

Paper 49:  A Professional Practice Primer at Tri-State University

David Finley

Tri-State University

 

Paper 99:  Deployment of On-Line Tests to Maximize Learning

Ronald Garrett

Grand Valley State University

 

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Session 4B       Biomedical Engineering

 

Paper 7:  Integrating the Traditionally Trained Mechanical Engineer (Problem-Solver) into Modern Medical Research Projects

George M. Malcinski, Hiroki Yokota, Hasan Akay

IUPUI

Paper 14:  Video Image Based Multimodal Face Recognition System

Craig Belcher, Matt Terry, Sophie Vinci-Booher, Eliaz Du

IUPUI

 

Paper 44:  Integrating Research and Engineering Education:  A Case Study of Undergraduate Research in Orthopaedics

Mary Phillips, Megan Schroeder

University of Notre Dame

 

Paper 48:  Introduction of a Novel Biomedical Engineering Concentration into an Interdisciplinary Engineering Program and Lessons Learned

Loutfallah Georges Chedid, Salah Badjour

Wentworth Institute of Technology

 

Paper 50:  Dynamic Tumor Motor Simulation for Radiation Treatment of Cancer Patients

Harikrishna K. Rajabather, Huanmei Wu,

IUPUI

 

Paper 56:  Analysis and Correlation of Internal Tumor and External Mark Motion for IGRT

Huanmei Wu, Malkia Mahoui, Mary McLaughlin

IUPUI  

 

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Session 4C       Trends in Learning II

 

Paper 70:  A One-Credit First Year Introduction to Engineering Seminar Course at Penn State Fayette Helps Freshman Students in Choosing an Appropriate Engineering Major:  a Student’s Perspective

Patrick Johnson, Aiman S. Kuzmar

Penn State Fayette

 

Paper 76:  New Integrated Materials and Manufacturing Course Sequence for Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tim Cooley, Purdue University New Albany

Rodney Handy, Purdue University West Lafayette

Sarah Leach, Purdue University South Bend

 

Paper 85:  Taking a Step Forward in Lean Thinking:  A Product Lifecycle Management Course

Patricio Torres, Mileta Tomovic

Purdue University

 

Paper 97:  Comparing Student Performance and Perceptions in Face-to-Face, Distance Education and Blended Course Delivery Environments

Jim Houdeshell, Susan Chuddle

Sinclair Community College

 

Paper 31:  A Comparison of Learning Styles in an Introductory Electrical Systems Course

Carlotta Berry, Deborah Walter

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

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Session 5A       Hands-On Education

 

Paper 71:  An Analysis of the Ways in Which Universities Treat Physical Education Courses in Their Engineering Curricula

Abedalbasit Abedalhafiz, The Hashemite University,

Aiman Kuzmar, Penn State Fayette

 

Paper 98:  Mining/Mineral Engineering Education on the Job:  A New Concept

Manoj Mohanty, Yoginder Chugh, Satya Harpalani

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

 

Paper 89:  Hands-On Education Outreach:  Purdue Fall Space Day

Ann Broughton, Cindy Mahler, Barrett Caldwell

Purdue University

 

Paper 9:  Experience with Active Learning, Frequent Assessment and Student Evaluations

Joe Fuehne

Purdue University Columbus

 

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Session 5B       Future Directions

 

Paper 23:  Current and Future Trends in Engineering and Technology Programs

Harvey I. Lyons

Eastern Michigan University

 

Paper 34:  Educational Globalization:  the European Credit Transfer System

Glenn R. Blackwell

Purdue University

 

Paper 47:  Investigating Diversity:  A Study of One Institution’s Main and Extended Campus Undergraduate Engineering Programs

Kenneth Royal, Gera Drake, G.T. Lineberry, William Murphy

University of Kentucky

 

Paper 36:  Importance of Teaching Ethics

Thomas Dobrowski

Purdue University North Central

 

Paper 69:  A Comparative Analysis on Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Academic Dishonesty Between Students in China and in the United States

Haitao Zhou, Normal University,

Shi Lan, DeVry University

 

Paper 91:  Dual-Level Accreditation of Engineering Programs

M.R. Wilhelm, J.P. Mohsen

University of Louisville

 

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Session 5C       Automation and Power

 

Paper 16:  New Industrial Automation Laboratory & Courses, ECET Technology Program Improvement

Gale Allen

Minnesota State University Mankato

 

Paper 22:  A µC Controlled Power Factor Corrected AC-to-DC Boost Converter with DCM Operations

M.M.A. Rahman, Brad Boersma, Bryan Schierbeek

Grand Rapids State University

 

Paper 24:  Using PLC Projects to Aid Teaching of Advanced Electrical Control Principles

William Ted Evans

University of Toledo

 

Paper 26:  A Capstone Experience in Manufacturing Automation Through Integration of Robotics, Machine Vision and Programmable Controllers

Andrew Otieno, Daniel Nikolov, Richard Velasco

Northern Illinois University

 

 

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Student Posters Listing

 

An Alternative Technique for Wind Turbine Efficiency Testing Using a Full Scale Model

David Peretz, Joe Nugent

Rochester Institute of Technology

 

Autonomous Airplane

Nathaniel Colson, Andrew Strange

Taylor University

 

Extended Length Integer Calculator Implemented in an FPGA

Austin Beer

Taylor University

 

Collaborative Engineering

V. Jovanov, M. Lei, Q. Li, M. Tomovic

Purdue University

 

Communications On Board:  A Small Satellite Command, Data Handling, and Ground Communications System

Nathaniel Colson, Andrew Strange

Taylor University

 

Complete ECE Lab in a Box

Charie Key, Devyash Goel

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Computational Modeling of Gas Phase Combustion Reactions

Mark Vaccari

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Construction Supply-Chain Management Based on RFID Technology

Matt Boyle

IUPUI

 

Conversion of a High-Power SCR Design from Through-Hole to Surface-Mount Components

Leyland Robinson, Nicholas Slabaugh, Brandon Martin, David Sanders

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Data Communication-Based Sonar System

Hillary Hanson, Robert Lauer, Stephen Schnelle, Thomas Werne

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Delivering Core Engineering Concepts to Secondary Level Technology Students

J. Daughtery, M. Westrick, Y. Zeng

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

Design and Development of a Touch Screen LCD Panel for a Hybrid Vehcile

Idris Abdul Hafiz, Caleb Harper, Steven Morey, Scott Parks

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Design of a Mini-Mall for Rockville, Indiana

Bruce Boehl, Todd Clementoni, Christopher Hollen, Kellen Hurst

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Development of a DATA Acquisition and Interface Module for a 500 W Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Power Station Using LabView PDS v8.20

Faruk Yildiz, Kenan Baltaci

University of Northern Iowa

 

Educational Audio Exhibit at the Indiana Mile

David Hargis, Shane Jeffries, George Saunders, Anthony Youst

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Estates at Greenfield Country Club

Peter Flynn, John Kats, J. Matthew Lash, Stephen Rowe, and Ryan Schipper

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Fixed-Point Single Side Band Implementation Via LabVIEW and C

Keith Godin, Andrea Leichtman, Alex Cook

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Indiana’s Organizational Centenarians and Their Five Secrets to Longevity

Mallory Brooks, John Elder, Nathaniel Bonich

IUPUI

 

Infant Temperature Monitor

Noah Desch, Bryan Jefferson, Joseph Rottman, William Whitehouse

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Investigation of Viscous Flow Through Micro-Orifices

Brandon Hathaway

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

LITE WAVE:  A Leadership Team for Technical Students

Brandon Clinard, Meghan Johnson, Judith Kirchner, Sam McCauly, Susan Skowera, Kimberly Warwick

Illinois Valley Community College

 

Making Snow and Ice Removal More Environmentally Friendly

Christopher Armstrong, Mark Johanning, William Kenny, David McIlwaine, Robert Wilson

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Matrix Multiplication Using Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata

Joshua Wood

Valparaiso University

 

Metal Gear Robot

Josh Hrach, Jose Garcia, Adam Fincher, Valentine Coker

DeVry University

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Modeling of Air Gap Between Clothes and Body Surface

Anish Kumar Krishnan Ravindran

Central Michigan University

 

Noise Reduction in Analog CMOS VLSI Circuits Using Guard Rings for Gigahertz Frequency Transmission of Microvolt Level Bioelectric Signals

Nilashis Dey, Kevin Mauser

Purdue University

 

Obodan Sustainable Development Center

Joel Anderson, Yaw Aning, Matthew Childs, Richard Franko, Kristin Miller

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Peltier Module Auxiliary Cooling System

Mike Sheridan

IUPUI

 

Push/Pull Force Sensor for LEGO NXT Robotics System

Lon Farr, Sarah Hegeman, Tony Homan, Nathan Shomber

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Race Car Vehicle Dynamics Analysis

Lynsey Tilton

IUPUI

 

Roles of Mental Models in Engineering Re-Design

Yong Zeng

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

Service Learning in a Large Scale Software Development Project

Roy Robertson, K. Lutes, S. Agal

Purdue University

 

Scheduling and Substitution System for the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Sports and Recreation Center

Benjamin Feng, Benjamin Fritz, Trevon Sutton, Andrew Toth

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Solar Deck Water Heater

Jill Stackpole

Rochester Institute of Technology

Structural Systems Teaching Module

Shanna Schmelter

Purdue University

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Telescope Guidance System

Joel Derby, Matt Longbrake, Joe Moder, Adam Reynolds

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Estates at Greenfield Country Club

Peter Flynn, John Kats, J. Matthew Lash, Stephen Rowe, and Ryan Schipper

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 

Vehicle Proximity Detection and Collision Avoidance System

Otabek Oblokulov, Chirag Patel, Phillip Villaflor, Aguirre Flavio

DeVry University

 

Wireless TV Performance Characterization

Jeff Blair, Josh Fakes, Jeff Onsrud, Brad Pickett

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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