Publications

A.A. Kline, B.M. Aller, and E. Tsang, “Improving Student Retention in STEM Disciplines:  A Model That Has Worked,” ASEE 2011 National Meeting, paper AC 2011-1625, Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 26-29, 2011.

K. Warners, B. Richmond, A. Eaton, A. Kline, B. Aller, and E. Tsang, “Rapid Manufacturing of a Hands-on Learning Device,”  ASEE 2010 National Meeting, paper AC 2010-1441, Louisville, KY, June 20-23, 2010.

A. Eaton, J. Cook, B. Richmond, K. Warners,  A. Kline, B. Aller, and E. Tsang, "Design and Manufacturing of a Hands-on Apparatus for the Display of the Properties of Light," ASEE North Central Section regional conference proceedings, April 3-4, 2009, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI.

A.A. Kline, B.M. Aller, and E. Tsang, “First-Year Design and Beyond: A Sequence of Service-Learning Design Courses to Build Student's Professional Skills,” INNOVATIONS 2008:  World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research, International Network for Engineering Education and Research (iNEER), Special Volume, Fall 2008, pp. 323-342.

D. Moseley, N. Tate, A.A. Kline, and B.M. Aller, “Introducing STEM Concepts to Middle-school Students through Interactive Learning,” ASEE North Central Section regional conference proceedings, March 28-29, 2008, Wright State University, Dayton, OH.

A. Eaton, B. Richmond, K. Warners, J. Cook, E. Tsang, B.M. Aller, and A.A. Kline, “Designing and Utilizing an Apparatus to Study the Ray Properties of Light,” ASEE North Central Section regional conference proceedings, March 28-29, 2008, Wright State University, Dayton, OH.

A.C. Hyder, B.M. Aller, and A.A. Kline, “Using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to Involve Students in Science and Technology,”  ASEE North Central Section regional conference proceedings, March 28-29, 2008, Wright State University, Dayton, OH.

T. Place, B.M. Aller, E. Tsang, A.A. Kline, F. Severance, and T. Moon, “Evaluating and Improving Lifelong Learning and Career Awareness in a First-Year Learning Community,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Engineering Conference, paper 1527, Milwaukee, WI, October, 2007.

P. Pagano, A. Rossman, K. Vasilnek, B.M. Aller, A.A. Kline, E. Tsang, and E. Brabandt, “First-year Experience and Beyond:  Using the Engineering Design Process to Support Learning and Engineering Skill Development,” for the ASEE 2007 National Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 2007.

S. AbuBakr, A. Al-Fuqaha, R. Aravamuthan, M. Atashbar, K. Bafna, J. Kamman, S, Yahia, S. Van Dyken, T. Greene, B. Berquist, S. Butt, P. Ari-Gur, L. tenHarmsel, D. Qi, A. Kline, and B.M. Aller, “Development of Curriculum and International Experience to Prepare Engineers for the New Global Market,” Proceedings of the Fifth ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October, 2006.

A.A. Kline, B.M. Aller, C. Crumbaugh, P. Vellom, and E. Tsang, “WIP: Western Michigan University Partnership with K-12 Teachers to Improve STEM Education,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Engineering Conference, paper 1322, San Diego, CA, October, 2006.

E. Tsang, C. Halderson, I. Abdel-Qader, B. Aller, S. Butt, A. Kline, D. Miller, T. Place, S. Yehia, and K. Kallen, “Assessment of Faculty Mentoring Strategies of Student Learning Communities at Western Michigan University College of Engineering and Applied Sciences,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Engineering Conference, paper 1240, San Diego, CA, October, 2006.

S.K. Obendorf, A.T. Lemley, A. Hedge, A.A. Kline, K.Tan, and T. Dokuchayeva, “Distribution of Pesticide Residues within Homes in Central New York State,” Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 50, 31-44 (2006).

B.M. Aller, A.A. Kline, E. Tsang, R. Aravamuthan, A. Rasmussen, and C. Phillips, “WeBAL:  A Web-based Assessment Library to Enhance Teaching and Learning in Engineering,” IEEE Transactions on Education, 48(4) November 2005, pp. 764-771.

S.K. Obendorf, A.T. Lemley, A. Hedge, A.A. Kline, K.Tan, and T. Dokuchayeva, “Distribution of Pesticide Residues within Homes in Central New York State,” Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, published on-line October 19, 2005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00244-004-0185-y .

A.A. Kline, B.M. Aller, and E. Tsang, “WIP: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Materials to Support STEM-related Activities in K-12 Classrooms,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Engineering Conference, paper 1566, Indianapolis, IN, October, 2005.

A.A. Kline, E. Tsang, and B.M. Aller, “Service-Learning Engineering Design Activities at Western Michigan University to Support K-12 STEM Education,” ASEE 2005 National Meeting, paper 2005-1802, Portland, Oregon, June 12-15, 2005.

C. Crumbaugh, P. Vellom, E. Tsang, and A. Kline, “Western Michigan University’s Collaborative Effort to Enhance K-16 STEM Teaching and Learning,” International Network for Engineering Education and Research (iNEER), Special Volume, March 2005, pp. 17-32.

STEP Bridges to Success in CEAS, Summer Math Program, originated February, 2011, http://www.wmich.edu/step/summer.php

Scholarships for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, S-STEM, originated April 2010, <http://www.wmich.edu/engineer/sstem/index.html>

WMU Michigan-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation MI-LSAMP), originated summer 2007, <http://www.wmich.edu/engineer/lsamp/ >

"Increasing Opportunities and Improving Outcomes for Undergraduate Students in Engineering and Applied Sciences," A.A. Kline (PI), I. Abdel-Qader, B.M. Aller, and E. Tsang.  Funded by NSF S-STEM Program, Funds Awarded:  $656,159.  Project Period:  March 1, 2010 - February 28, 2015.

“Engineering in Germany,” A.A. Kline and B.M. Aller, Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) German Academic Exchange Service, March, 2007, funded at 6,700 € (~ $9,000 US)

“Supplemental Funds for Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU):  WMU Design Center for K-12 Mathematics and Science Learning,”  Investigator:  A.A. Kline (PI)  (Year 1 funded at $15,095, June 1,  2004, expiring June 30, 2007).

“Supplemental Funds for Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU):  WMU Design Center for K-12 Mathematics and Science Learning,”  Investigator:  A.A. Kline (PI)  (Year 2 funded at $26,049, July 18,  2005, expiring June 30, 2007).

“WMU Design Center for K-12 Math & Science Learning,” funded by NSF July 15, 2003 for $106,985 through June 30, 2004, and renewed through July, 2007 for $268,015.   Investigators:  A.A. Kline (PI), A. Correa, C. Crumbaugh, P. Vellom, and E. Tsang,

“Service-Learning Design Center for K-12 Math & Science,” funded by Corporation for National and Community Service (October 2003- 2006).  Funded for  first-year activities for $75,447.   Second year funds of $75,446 received in June 2004.   Third year funds of $75,447 received July 2005.  Expected project end date is October, 2007.    Investigators:  A.A. Kline (PI) and E. Tsang.

"Meeting the Challenge:  the Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation," M.S. Coleman, L. Thompson, E. Tsang and many others.  E. Tsang, co-PI, WMU, A. Kline, Program Manager.  Funds:  $3,500,000.  Project Period:  September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2015.  $600,000 to WMU.

“STEP Bridges Math Program,” as part of the NSF-STEP Program grant, July 2010 and 2011.  Coordinate faculty, instructors, and student assistants for 3-week math intensive pre-freshman year preparation program, $7,500 per year.

"Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)," WMU Program Manager, May, 2008 - October, 2010.    Funded by NSF through consortium with University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and Western Michigan University.  E. Tsang, co-PI, WMU, A. Kline, Program Manager.  $600,000 to WMU.