Applying Problem Based Learning to Improve Student Engagement in an Engineering Economics Course [PDF]
Maintaining high levels of student engagement and interest is a widespread challenge in teaching Engineering Economics courses. To address this challenge at Baylor’s School of Engineering and Computer Science, a series of problem-based homework ...
Donndelinger, Joseph A.
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Nanocrystal-Loaded Micelles for the Enhanced In Vivo Circulation of Docetaxel
Prolonging in vivo circulation has proved to be an efficient route for enhancing the therapeutic effect of rapidly metabolized drugs. In this study, we aimed to construct a nanocrystal-loaded micelles delivery system to enhance the blood circulation of ...
Meng Cheng +8 more
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The Effects of a First Year Engineering Class Using the SCALE-Up Method on Student Retention and Subsequent Student Pass Rates [PDF]
Due to the increased demand for engineers, the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) created a new, first year engineering class using the Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies (SCALE-Up) method to specifically address
Ewing, David
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Preparation of engineered stones
Abstract Engineered Stones were produced in a laboratory using polyester resin and domestic quart stones. Selection of these particle sizes were based on packing theory and simple Stroke’s law. From combination of both scenario, three different sizes of quartz were calculated and selected.
Saowanee Suta +4 more
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Environmental Engineering Program Preparing Engineers to Tackle New Challenges [PDF]
The Engineering Education Research Team of COPEC - Science and Education Research Council has designed and is implementing a program for an engineering school which main goal is to offer a PhD program of high quality in order to fulfill the work market demand for a high qualified environmental engineer.
Brito, Claudio da Rocha +4 more
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Effect of Ultrasonic Pretreatment on Flocculation Filtration of Low-Rank Coal Slurry
The efficient filtration of low-rank coal (LRC) slurry was significantly beneficial to the production process of wet coal beneficiation. However, relatively few studies have been reported on novel pretreatment methods for the efficient filtration of LRC ...
Aosheng Yang +8 more
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Achieving equity through 'gender autonomy': the challenges for VET policy and practice [PDF]
This paper is based on research carried out in an EU Fifth Framework project on 'Gender and Qualification'. The research partners from five European countries investigated the impact of gender segregation in European labour markets on vocational ...
Bates I. +23 more
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Effect of Unavoidable Ion (Ca2+) in Pulp on the Dispersion Behavior of Fine Smithsonite
The efficient dispersion of particles is a prerequisite for the efficient flotation of fine smithsonite. However, unavoidable ions (Ca2+) in the pulp have become a challenge for the efficient separation of fine smithsonite, due to the high content of ...
Zhongyi Liu +4 more
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Study on the Influence of Metal Ions on the Dispersion of Fine Calcium Gangue Minerals
In this study, the calcium gangue material calcite (−10 μm) was used to investigate the effects of different kinds of metal ions and dosages on the dispersion behavior of calcite.
Zhongyi Liu +4 more
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Fast path and polarisation manipulation of telecom wavelength single photons in lithium niobate waveguide devices [PDF]
We demonstrate fast polarisation and path control of photons at 1550 nm in lithium niobate waveguide devices using the electro-optic effect. We show heralded single photon state engineering, quantum interference, fast state preparation of two entangled ...
Bonneau, Damien +9 more
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