February - Vol 69, No 5 - International Technology and Engineering ...
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Contents<br />
<strong>February</strong> • VOL. <strong>69</strong> • NO. 5<br />
24<br />
Renewable Energy <strong>Technology</strong><br />
A close look at the concept of renewable energy as well<br />
as a wind-powered demonstration engine activity.<br />
Michael K. Daugherty <strong>and</strong> Vinson R. Carter<br />
Departments<br />
Web News<br />
1<br />
STEM News<br />
2<br />
3 Calendar<br />
5 Resources<br />
in <strong>Technology</strong><br />
10 Classroom<br />
Challenge<br />
13<br />
18<br />
29<br />
17<br />
28<br />
35<br />
INSERT<br />
Features<br />
Reinventing the Wheel: Design <strong>and</strong> Problem Solving<br />
Depicts an interdisciplinary problem-based learning activity intended for a computer-aided<br />
drafting <strong>and</strong> design course in which students must design an automotive wheel meeting<br />
specified criteria within given constraints.<br />
Sean M. Blasetti<br />
Optimization, an Important Stage of <strong>Engineering</strong> Design<br />
This article focuses specifically on the concept of optimization in engineering design <strong>and</strong><br />
provides an example through the case of Charles Lindbergh’s famous 1929 flight from New<br />
York to Paris.<br />
Todd R. Kelley<br />
A Project-Based, STEM-Integrated Alternative Energy Team Challenge for<br />
Teachers<br />
Details a project-based, STEM-integrated Summer Institute in which teachers constructed<br />
a model of a passive solar house <strong>and</strong> subsequently showed evidence of increased content<br />
knowledge.<br />
Allison Felix <strong>and</strong> John Harris<br />
ITEA Financial Report – Fiscal 2009<br />
TTT Statement of Ownership, Management, <strong>and</strong> Circulation<br />
Charlotte Conference Exhibitors<br />
ITEA Product Preview<br />
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Editor-In-Chief, Kathleen B. de la Paz<br />
Editor, Kathie F. Cluff<br />
ITEA Board of Directors<br />
Ed Denton, DTE, President<br />
Len Litowitz, DTE, Past President<br />
Gary Wynn, DTE, President-Elect<br />
Greg Kane, Director, ITEA-CS<br />
Joanne Trombley, Director, Region I<br />
Michael A. Fitzgerald, DTE, Director, Region II<br />
Mike Neden, DTE, Director, Region III<br />
Patrick McDonald, Director, Region IV<br />
Michael DeMir<strong>and</strong>a, Director, CTTE<br />
Andrew Klenke, Director, TECA<br />
Ginger Whiting, Director, TECC<br />
Kendall N. Starkweather, DTE, CAE,<br />
Executive Director<br />
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