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Building Better Student Resumes with a Simple and Effective Class Assignment 用简单有效的课堂作业制作更好的学生简历

2009 GSW Proceedings Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.18260/1-2-620-38645

M. Krall, P. Pastusek

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Transitioning into Graduate Programs: A First Semester Graduate Course in Structural Dynamics 过渡到研究生课程:结构动力学第一学期研究生课程

2009 GSW Proceedings Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.18260/1-2-620-38636

L. Barroso

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Innovative CAD/CAM Curriculum for Industrial Technology Programs 工业技术专业创新CAD/CAM课程

2009 GSW Proceedings Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.18260/1-2-620-38631

Dr. Farzin Heidari

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Development of Engineering Applications of Algebra and Trigonometry Laboratory Course for Engineering Technology Students 工程技术类学生代数与三角实验课程的工程应用开发

2009 GSW Proceedings Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.18260/1-2-620-38651

Mohan A Ketkar, Suxia Cui

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Video Demonstrations Generated by Students in Statics 静力学学生制作的视频演示

2009 GSW Proceedings Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.18260/1-2-620-38658

R. Manteufel

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