American Society for Engineering Education
2012 North Central Section Conference
March 23rd and 24th, 2012
Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio

Information for Attendees and Authors
The T. J. Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University is pleased to host the 2012 ASEE North-Central Section Conference. The cost of registration is $120/$140/$40 for ASEE members/non-members/students. Those registering before midnight on February 22, 2012 will receive a reduced rate of $100/$120/$40 (member/non-member/student). Registration and payment may be completed through the following link:
- Online Registration
- Conference Schedule (PDF)
A tentative schedule of events is now available
Directions to campus and information on available accommodations may be found here:
- Driving directions and campus parking (PDF document) (Website)
- Lodging (PDF document)
Authors are encouraged to submit papers on topics relevant to engineering education in one of three forms: full papers, extended abstracts, or posters. Student authors are encouraged to submit any of these formats. Additional information can be found in the following resources:
- Call for papers and submission deadlines (PDF document)
- Author's kit (PDF document)
- Template for full paper submission (Microsoft Word document)
- Access to PAPER SUBMISSION system (Website)
Please note that only full papers will be peer-reviewed and eligible for best paper or best student paper awards.
Paper Submission Timeline:
Extended Abstracts:
- Extended Abstracts Due: February 3rd, 2012
- Acceptance Notification: March 2nd, 2012
- Final Extended Abstract Due: March 9th, 2012
Posters and Workshops:
- Posters Abstracts Due: February 3rd, 2012
- Workshop Proposal Due: February 24th, 2012
- Poster Acceptance Notification: March 2nd, 2012
- Final Posters Abstract Due: March 9th, 2012
Full Length Papers:
- Abstract Due: December 23rd, 2011
- Acceptance Notification: January 6th, 2012
- Draft Paper Due: February 3rd, 2012
- Paper Acceptance Notification: March 2nd, 2012
- Final Paper Due: March 9th, 2012
Conference Committee Chair:
Dr. David Sawyers
d-sawyers@onu.edu
(419)772-2382
Conference Schedule
Friday, March 23rd1:30-5:00 p.m. Registration
2:00-3:45 p.m. Workshop Session I
- Industry and Higher Ed Partnerships with K-12 Education to Enhance STEM Education
- Meg Draeger, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
- Andrew Shepherd, Riverside Research
- Using the Engineering Equation Solver (EES) in Engineering Courses
- Jed Marquart, Ohio Northern University
4:00-5:45 p.m. Workshop Session II Biggs Engineering Building
- Using Advanced Technology and Innovative Partnerships to Educate the Next Generations of America’s Technical Workforce
- Andrew Shepherd, Riverside Research
- Improving First-Year Engineering Retention and Success
- Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University
- Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh
5:00-8:00 p.m. Registration The Inn at ONU
6:00-8:00 p.m. Opening Reception The Inn at ONU
7:00-9:00 p.m. NCS Board Meeting The Inn at ONU
Saturday, March 24th
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Registration
9:00 - 10:20 a.m. Presentations I
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Posters
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Presentations II
11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
- Student Registrants - Biggs Engineering Building
- Professional Registrants - The Inn at ONU
- A - Online Job Search Tools (Students) Biggs Engineering Building
- B - International Service Learning (Students) Biggs Engineering Building
- C - ASEE Discussion (Professionals) The Inn at ONU
3:25-4:25 p.m. Presentations IV
5:00-7:00 p.m. Awards Banquet

















