2011 Midwest Section Proceedings Archive (PDFs)
Lake Point Conference Center
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas
September 28 - 30, 2011
Session 1
Session Moderator: Tom Roberts - Kansas State University
- Service Learning in Engineering, Lawrence Whitman
- Direct Versus Indirect Assessment Methodologies, Steve Menhart
- Adapting Team-Based Learning to Early Engineering Courses, Robert O'Connell
- Engineering Outreach: A Summer Program Approach, Eric Specking
Session 2
Session Moderator: Steve Watkins - Missouri University of Science & Technology
- Use of Computer Simulation Games for Instructional and Recruiting Purposes in Middle School and Jr. High Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) 2010
- Ansanm: A Cross-Cultural, Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning Human-Centered Design
- Evaluating Retention of Engineering Problem Solving Skills of First-Year Engineering Students
- An Analysis of Online Master's Programs in Engineering
Session 3
Session Moderator: Dennis Schulte - University of Nebraska
- Laptop Recycling Project: A Service-Learning Experience
- A Detailed Process for Creating Multiple Choice Exams in a Mechanics of Materials Course
- Transforming a Microprocessors Course through the Progressive Learning Platform
Session 4
Session Moderator: Theresa Swift - Missouri University of Science & Technology
- Work-in-Progress: Enhancing Students' Interest, Motivation and Academic Abilities using Video Games
- A Simple Approach to the Introduction and Assessment of Lifelong Learning in a Freshman-Level Technology Course
- Incorporating 3D RP Process in Biomedical Engineering Design
Session 5
Session Moderator: Francis Thomas - University of Kansas
- An Interpretation of the Bode Plot in the Time Domain
- Bernoulli Balance Experiments Using a Venturi
- Women Recruitment/Retention in STEM Fields
Session 6
Session Moderator: Terry Martin - University of Arkansas
- Project-based Learning: Centrifugal Pump Operations
- Including Distance Technology in the Regular Classroom
- A Three-Semester Capstone Design Experience: Advantages and Disadvantages
Session 7
Session Moderator: Raju Dandu - Kansas State University - Salina
- The Machine Component Design Manual Project and Other Tools for Teaching Mechanical Design
- Mechanics of Materials, Machine Design, and Vibrations Finite Element Learning Modules for Undergraduate Courses (Invited Presentation)
- Manufacturing Engineering Curriculum Renewal in a General BSE Program
- Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology and Its Products
Session 8
Session Moderator: Jim Lookadoo - Pittsburg State University
- Another Look at the Freshman Engineering Course
- An Evaluation of Some Low-cost Rapid Prototyping Systems for Educational Use
- Experiments on Experiments, Determining Uncertainty for Complex Experiments using Matlab
- Using Open Source Software to Prepare Students for Senior Design
2011 Midwest Section Proceedings Archive (PDFs)
Lake Point Conference Center
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas
September 28 - 30, 2011
Session 1
Session Moderator: Tom Roberts - Kansas State University
- Service Learning in Engineering, Lawrence Whitman
- Direct Versus Indirect Assessment Methodologies, Steve Menhart
- Adapting Team-Based Learning to Early Engineering Courses, Robert O'Connell
- Engineering Outreach: A Summer Program Approach, Eric Specking
Session 2
Session Moderator: Steve Watkins - Missouri University of Science & Technology
- Use of Computer Simulation Games for Instructional and Recruiting Purposes in Middle School and Jr. High Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) 2010
- Ansanm: A Cross-Cultural, Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning Human-Centered Design
- Evaluating Retention of Engineering Problem Solving Skills of First-Year Engineering Students
- An Analysis of Online Master's Programs in Engineering
Session 3
Session Moderator: Dennis Schulte - University of Nebraska
- Laptop Recycling Project: A Service-Learning Experience
- A Detailed Process for Creating Multiple Choice Exams in a Mechanics of Materials Course
- Transforming a Microprocessors Course through the Progressive Learning Platform
Session 4
Session Moderator: Theresa Swift - Missouri University of Science & Technology
- Work-in-Progress: Enhancing Students' Interest, Motivation and Academic Abilities using Video Games
- A Simple Approach to the Introduction and Assessment of Lifelong Learning in a Freshman-Level Technology Course
- Incorporating 3D RP Process in Biomedical Engineering Design
Session 5
Session Moderator: Francis Thomas - University of Kansas
- An Interpretation of the Bode Plot in the Time Domain
- Bernoulli Balance Experiments Using a Venturi
- Women Recruitment/Retention in STEM Fields
Session 6
Session Moderator: Terry Martin - University of Arkansas
- Project-based Learning: Centrifugal Pump Operations
- Including Distance Technology in the Regular Classroom
- A Three-Semester Capstone Design Experience: Advantages and Disadvantages
Session 7
Session Moderator: Raju Dandu - Kansas State University - Salina
- The Machine Component Design Manual Project and Other Tools for Teaching Mechanical Design
- Mechanics of Materials, Machine Design, and Vibrations Finite Element Learning Modules for Undergraduate Courses (Invited Presentation)
- Manufacturing Engineering Curriculum Renewal in a General BSE Program
- Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology and Its Products
Session 8
Session Moderator: Jim Lookadoo - Pittsburg State University
- Another Look at the Freshman Engineering Course
- An Evaluation of Some Low-cost Rapid Prototyping Systems for Educational Use
- Experiments on Experiments, Determining Uncertainty for Complex Experiments using Matlab
- Using Open Source Software to Prepare Students for Senior Design
