Spring 2015 Middle Atlantic Section Proceedings Archive (PDF)

• A Deep Dive Faculty Workshop for Infusing the Entrepreneurial Mindset into the Engineering Core Curriculum Pages: 1-8
  Gary A. Gabriele, Drosdick Endowed Dean of Engineering
  Edmond Dougherty, Director, Engineering Entrepreneurship
  College of Engineering, Villanova University
• A New Program in Sustainable Engineering (Year 1): Multidisciplinary Teams Design Innovative Water Treatment Technologies for Developing Coastal Communities Pages: 9-14
  Rachel A. Brennan, Ph.D., P.E.
  The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
• A Teaching Module for Educating High School Students in Process Control with a Simulink-Based Controller Pages: 15-24
  Clement Ekaputra & Zuyi (Jacky) Huang
• A Unique Sustainable Engineering Master’s Program Pages: 25-36
  William Lorenz, Ross Lee, Karl Schmidt and Pritpal Singh
  College of Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085 USA
• ABET Accreditation Model for a Multi-Option General Engineering Program at Multiple Locations Pages: 37-43
  Kenneth E. Dudeck, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, Penn State University, Hazleton,
  Joseph A. Ranalli, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University, Hazleton.
• An Online, Problem-Based Course in Renewable Energy Pages: 44-52
  Kevin Scoles, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Drexel University
• Assessing different approaches to instilling the Entrepreneurial Mindset Pages: 53-65
  Pritpal Singh, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  Amanda Kelly, Entrepreneurship program coordinator
  Kathy Nazar, Office of Program and Institutional Research
  Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085 USA
• Building an Innovation And Entrepreneurship Ecosystem at Bucknell University Pages: 66-81
  Joseph Tranquillo, Department of Biomedical Engineering,
  Keith Buffinton, Dean of the College of Engineering,
  Bucknell University
• Building The Two-Way Bridge: A Software Engineering Master's Program for Liberal Arts Graduates Pages: 82-90
  Linda Laird and Ye Yang, Stevens Institute of Technology
• Collaborations to Promote Critical Thinking through Summary Writing in the Physics Classroom Pages: 91-99
  Wenli Guo and Weier Ye
  City University Of New York/Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11364
• Collaborative Learning in Virtual Computer Laboratory Exercises Pages: 100-111
  Ryan Richards, Abdullah Konak, Michael R. Bartolacci, and Mahdi Nasereddin,
  Penn State Berks
• Combining Individual Lab Work Outside Of Class With Group Peer-To-Peer Learning In Class To Increase Student Ability In Electronics Design Pages: 112-118
  Nisha Kondrath and Mark A. Jupina
  Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
  Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085
• Creating a New, Junior-Level, Engineering Design Course in ECE Pages: 119-127
  Peter Mark Jansson and Amal Kabalan
  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bucknell University
• Creative Environments in the Age of the Smartphone Pages: 128-135
  Thomas Ask
  Professor of Industrial and Human Factors Design
  Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Dedicated Curriculum, Space and Faculty: M.Eng. in Technical Entrepreneurship Pages: 136-141
  Michael S. Lehman, Lehigh University
• Design of a freshman mini-project in Computing Pages: 142-147
  Danai Chasaki, Villanova University
• Designing the Ideal Assessment System to Support Mastery Learning of Computer Programming in an Online Environment Pages: 148-160
  Steven Shaffer, Martin Yeh, Thomas Iwinski
  Penn State University Park
• Developing Advanced Construction Management Course with Innovative Methodologies Pages: 161-167
  Rajarajan Subramanian, Lecturer, Civil Engineering/Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology,
  Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg
• Effective Quizzes within an Inverted Classroom Structure Pages: 168-178
  Eric Musselman and Shawn Gross, Villanova University
• Engineering Ethics The NAE Online Ethics Center is a Resource for Doing More Pages: 179-183
  William E Kelly
  Adjunct faculty member, Sustainability Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering
  George Mason University
• Entrepreneurially Minded Learning & Fluid Intelligence Building in Community College Pre-engineering Calculus Physics Pedagogy Pages: 184-195
  Sunil Dehipawala, Vazgen Shekoyan, Raul Armendariz, Chantale Damas, Todd Holden, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung
  CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics Department
• Exploring Collaborative Research and Development Opportunities, between Two Universities, for a Capstone Electromechanical Engineering Technology Course for a Microprocessor Controlled Hand Opening Assistive Device (HOAD) Pages: 196-205
  Edward M. Land, Johns Hopkins University;
  Michael Marcus, Penn State University and JHU Visiting Faculty member;
  Harley Hartman, Penn State University;
  Capstone Project Team Students, Penn State University, Anthony Derosa, Seth Klepper, Eduardo Rayner, Justin Stahl;
  Collaborating Research Assistant, Johns Hopkins University, Hansong Li
• Frequency of Exams and Student Performance in a Solid Mechanics Course Pages: 206-213
  Stephen N. Kuchnicki
  Mechanical Engineering Program Department of Physical Sciences
  York College of Pennsylvania
  York, PA 17403-3651
• Identifying Unmet Needs in Biomedical Engineering Through Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Clinic Pages: 214-221
  Anita Singh, PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Widener University, Chester PA
  Dawn Ferry, MSN, RN, CHSE Director, Center for Simulation and Computerized Testing, School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester PA
• Implementing a Flipped Classroom Approach to Cybersecurity Education Pages: 222-231
  Aparicio Carranza
  CUNY – NYCCT, Department of Computer Engineering Technology
  300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
  Casimer DeCusatis
  Marist College, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics
  3993 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
• Implementing Peer tutoring in an online course Pages: 232-238
  Colin Neill, Joanna DeFranco, Amanda Neill
  The Pennsylvania State University
• Improved Learning Experiences in Introductory Mechanics Course by Using Flexible Periods - Analysis and Testing of a Truss Pages: 239-250
  Shawn Gross, Villanova University David Dinehart,
  Villanova University
• Improving Students&apos Problem Solving Skills in Statics using Flipped-Classroom and Entrepreneurship-Case-Study Approaches Pages: 251-258
  Gang Feng, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
  Villanova University
• Incorporating EEG consumer technology and data analysis as entrepreneurially minded learning in a community college physics class for engineering-transfer majors Pages: 259-266
  Arthur Rozario*, Zhenkang Yang*, Abe Yang*, San Peng*, Qing Guan*, Ying Dong*, Sunil Dehipawala, Andrew Nguyen, Alexei Kisselev, Todd Holden, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung
  CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics Department
• Initial Lessons from Nexus Learning for Engineering Students Achieved Via Interdisciplinary Projects for Outside Clients Pages: 267-280
  Matthew J. Traum, Christopher F. Anderson, Christopher M. Pastore, Michael J. Leonard
  School of Design & Engineering
  Philadelphia University
• Integrating Project Management Knowledge Modules in Engineering Education Pages: 281-294
  Vijay Kanabar, Carla Messikomer,
  Boston University, Project Management Institute
• Inverting Mechanics of Solids: Lessons Learned Pages: 295-299
  Sridhar Santhanam
  Professor, Mechanical Engineering
  Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085
• Living in an International World: Assessing Students' Global Awareness Pages: 300-308
  Somer Chipperfield, Kelly Yoder, Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Abdullah Konak
  Penn State Berks
• Machine Design Innovation via MotionGen Pages: 309-319
  Anurag Purwar, Pranav Korrapati, Q. J. Ge, Xin Ge
  Computational Design Kinematics Lab
  Mechanical Engineering, Stony Brook University, New York, USA
• Developing Professional Skills through Student-Run STEM Outreach Activities Pages: 320-327
  David W. Dinehart*, Warren Chan* and Dorothy W. Skaf**
  * Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085
  ** Department of Chemical Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085
• Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) As Emerging Disruptive Technology in Focused Academic Areas Pages: 328-335
  Mr. Ralph C. Tillinghast, Stevens Institute of Technology
  Dr. Amelia W. Wright, Fairleigh Dickinson University
  Ms. Leslie A. Stevens, Stevens Institute of Technology
• Modernizing Engineering and Technology Programs in the General Education Curriculum through Two-Way Teaching and Gamification Pages: 336-350
  Michael Korostelev, Ning Gong and Ralph Oyini Mbouna
  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, U.S.A.
• PEAR: Peer Evaluation & Assessment Resource Pages: 351-363
  Steven Magluilo, Abdullah Konak, Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Penn State Berks
  Ivan Esparragoza, Penn State Brandywine
  Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Penn State University Park
• Service Learning and Humanitarian Application Pedagogy in Community College Pre- engineering Physics Class Pages: 364-377
  Sunil Dehipawala, George Tremberger, Wenli Guo, Eva Hampton, Todd Holden, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung
  CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics Department
• Sports Concept Design: An Entrepreneurial Co- and Extra-Curricular Activity Pages: 378-383
  *Jessica L. Isaacs, Ph.D.; *Anthony Bellezza, Ph.D.; **Vicki Brown Ph.D.;
  Widener University: *Department of Mechanical Engineering, **Department of Civil Engineering
• Strategic Responses to Cyclical Environments: An Entrepreneurial Imperative Pages: 384-395
  Ellyn A. Lester, Assoc. AIA, Linda M. Thomas, JD, PhD Program Director
  Construction Management Program
  Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering
  Schaefer School of Engineering and Science
  Stevens Institute of Technology
• Strengthening 21st Century Skills in Undergraduate Students through Project- Based Design Course Pages: 396-408
  Deeksha Seth, Gabriel Carryon, Dr. James Tangorra
  Drexel University
• Teaching Fundamental Concepts of Engineering and Cryptography to a Multidisciplinary Freshman Engineering Class using Flipped Classroom Ideology and Incorporating Smart Devices in the Classroom Pages: 409-419
  Russell Trafford and Linda Head
  Rowan University – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Teaching Wireless Communication Systems to Engineering Technology Students – A Practical Approach for Understanding Path-Loss Concepts Pages: 420-428
  Doug Kim
  Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
  Farmingdale State College
• Teamwork Efficacy, Attitudes and Interest: Insights on Their Relationships Pages: 429-441
  Kara Vance, Abdullah Konak, Sadan Kulturel-Konak -Penn State Berks
  Gül Okudan Kremer - Penn State University Park
  Ivan Esparragoza - Penn State Brandywine
• Testing Guided Notes against a Skeleton Outline in a Lecture Course: A Preliminary Study Pages: 442-448
  Orla Smyth LoPiccolo
  SUNY Farmingdale State College
  2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
• The Neglected Art of Sourcing in Engineering Education Pages: 449-458
  Alex Antunes, Angela Walters & Amanda Raab
  Capitol Technology University
• Unifying Multiple Concepts with a Single Semester-Long Project: A Brewery Design Project for Heat Transfer Courses Pages: 459-472
  Jacob J. Elmer and Noelle Comolli
  Villanova University,
  217 White Hall, 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085
• Using Speakers as a Pedagogical Tool to Explain Phased Array Antenna Systems Pages: 473-478
  Paul B. Crilly, Ph.D., Richard Hartnett, Ph.D.
  Department of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
  United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT 06320
• Virtual Teaching Assistant for Electrical Engineering Science: Initial Study Pages: 479-487
  Firdous Saleheen, Salvatore Giorgi, Zachary Smith, Joseph Picone, and Chang-Hee Won
  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
  Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
• VU-GWHF Partnership for Humanitarian Engineering Pages: 488-500
  Garrett M. Clayton*, Allen Tan**, Jordan Ermilio***, and Aaron Wemhoff*
  * Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University
  ** Director, Phnom Penh Design Lab, Golden West Humanitarian Foundation
  *** Director, Villanova Engineering Service Learning, Villanova University