Conference Publications

Joseph J. Rencis

Refereed Conference Proceedings

• 1. Brown, A.O., Rencis, J.J., Jensen, D., Schimpf, P.H., Crawford, R.H., Orabi, I.I., Watson, K.A., Liu, J., Jackson, K.S., Bhattacharyya, M., Webster, K.L., and Akasheh, F., "Active Engineering Education Modules: Summary Paper of Five Years of Incremental Improvements to the Modules," 2016 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, June 26-29, 2016.

  2. Brown, A.O., Watson, K.A., Liu, J., Orabi, I.I., Rencis, J.J., Chen, C-C., Akasheh, F., Wood, J.J., Jackson, K.S., Hackett, R.K., Sargent, E.R., Dunlap, B., Wejmar, C.A., Crawford, R.H., and Jensen, D.D., "Assessment of Active Learning Modules: An Update in Research Findings," 2014 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, June 15-18, 2014.

  3. Brown, A.O., Jensen, D.D., Crawford, R.H., Rencis, J.J., Sargent, E.R., Dunlap, B.U., Hackett, R.K., Jackson, K.S., Watson, K.A., Orabi, I.I., Liu, J., Wood, J.J., Wejmar, C.A., Schimpf, P.H., and Chen, C-C, "Active Learning Modules Assessments: An Update of Results by Gender and Ethnic Groups," 2014 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, June 15-18, 2014.

  4. Brown, A.O., Crawford, R.H., Jensen, D.D., Rencis, J.J., Liu, J., Watson, K., Schmidt-Jackson, K., Hackett, R.K., Schimpf, P.H., Chen, C-C., Orbai, I.I., Akasheh, F., Wood, J., Dunlap, B.U., and Sargent, E.R., "Assessment of Active Learning Modules: An Update in Research Findings," 2013 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26, 2013.

  5. Brown, A.O., Jensen, D., Rencis, J.J., Wood, K.A., Chen, C-C., Labay, V., Orbai, I., Akasheh, F., Wood, J., Hackett, R.K., Schmidt-Jackson, K., Liu, J., Watson, K., Schimpf, P.H., Pham, A., Zimowski, K., and Taylor, K., "Improving  Student Learning  using Finite Element Learning Modules: An Update in Research Findings," 2012 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, TX, June 10-13, 2012.

  6. Jensen, D., Wood, K.L., Rencis, J.J., Brown, A.O., and PhDWhite, C., "Online Finite Element Tutorials as Active Learning Tools," Proceedings of the 2011 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 26-29, 2011.

  7. Zajicek, A.M., Morimoto, S.A., MSTerdalkar, A., Hunt, V.H., Rencis, J.J., and PhDLisnic, R., "Recruitment Strategies for Gender Equity: Lessons from Cohort 1 ADVANCE Institutions," 

  8. WIED Poster Session, Women in Engineering Division, Proceedings of the 2011 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 26-29, 2011.

  9. Rencis, J.J., and Grandin, H.T., "Just-in-Time Approach to Integrate a Design Project into Mechanics of Materials," Proceedings of the 2011 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 26-29, 2011.

  10. BSDowns, R., BSScrivener, D., Terdalkar, S.S., and Rencis, J.J., "Molecular Dynamic Simulation to Determine Temperature Dependent Young’s Modulus of Monolayer and Bilayer Graphene Sheet," Proceedings of the ASME Early Career Technical Conference, Atlanta, GA, October 1-2, 2010, Student Travel Grant Award.

  11. Morimoto, S.A., Hunt, V.H., Zajicek, A.M., and Rencis, J.J., "Examining Institutional Transformation: Feminist Reflections on the NSF ADVANCE Program," Proceedings of the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASM), Atlanta, GA, August 14-17, 2010.

  12. Zajicek, A.M., Rencis, J.J., Morimoto, S.A., and Hunt, V.H., "Transforming the Academic Workplace: An Evaluation of the ADVANCE Program in Colleges of Engineering (2001-2008)," Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY, June 20-23, 2010.

  13. MSCoffman, J., Rencis, J.J., Jensen, D.A., Brown, A., Liu, J., MSKaufman, K., and PhDWhite, C., "Process for Writing, Revising, and Assessing Multiple-Choice Quizzes," Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY, June 20-23, 2010.

  14. BSDowns, R., PhDTerdalkar, S.S., and Rencis, J.J., "Nano-indentation of Monolayer Graphene Sheet using Molecular Dynamic Simulation," Proceedings of the ASME Early Career Technical Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL, October 2-3, 2009, Student Travel Grant Award.

  15. Brown, A., Wood, K., MSKaufman, K., Jensen, D., Rencis, J.J. and PhDWhite, C., "A Novel Assessment Methodology for Active Learning Modules to Equitably Enhance Engineering Education," Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.

  16. Keating, D.A., Stanford, T.G., Egbert, N.F., Olson, R., Noori, M., Sullivan, E., Rencis, J.J., DeLoatch, E.M., Tidwell, Dunlap, D.D. and Tricamo, S., "Strengthening the U.S. Engineering Workforce for Technology Innovation: A Progress Report of the National Collaborative Initiative," Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.

  17. Brown, A., Rencis, J.J., Jensen, D., Chen, C-C., Ibrahim, E., Labay, V. and Schimpf, P., "Finite Element Learning Modules for Undergraduate Engineering Topics using Commercial Software," Mechanical Engineering Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2008 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Pittsburg, PA, June 22-25, 2008, ASEE Mechanical Engineering Division 2008 Honorable Mention for Best Paper Award.

  18. Keating, D.A., Stanford, T.G., Rencis, J.J., DeLoatch, E.M., Noori, M., Sullivan, E., Woodall, D., Egbert, N., Quick, D., Olson, R., Truesdale, S., McHenry, A., Lindquist, T., Tidwell, J., Palmer, H., Smith, M., Dunlap, D., Schuver, M., Segner, E., Farbrother, B., Tricamo, S., Burbank, K., Purdy, C. and Holmes, R., "Enabling a Strong U.S. Engineering Workforce for Technological Innovation: A Partnership Between Academia and Industry," CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2007 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 1455, Graduate Studies Division, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008.

  19. PhDTerdalkar, S., Zhang, S.L. and Rencis, J.J., "Atomistic Mechanism of Ion Beam Deposition Induced Curvature Formation in Thin-films,” Applied Mechanics Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Seattle, WA, November 11-16, 2007.

  20. MSImmaneni, D. and Rencis, J.J., "Coupled Axisymmetric and Plane Stress Finite Element Model for Stress Analysis of an Aircraft Engine Compressor," Mechanical Engineering Education Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Seattle, WA, November 11-16, 2007.

  21. Pan, C., Kim, T.H., MSBara, R.J. and Rencis, J.J., "Stream Rolling Trails – An Alternative Cavitation Analysis," Proceedings of the STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, San Diego, CA, Conference, October 22-24, 2007.

  22. MSAluri, V.S., Alam, J. and Rencis, J.J., "Multimedia Aided Prototype e-Learning (MAPeL) Modules for Teaching the Fundamental of the Finite Element Method," NSF Grantees Poster Session, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2007 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 1576, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007.

  23. Keating, D.A., Stanford, T.G., Bardo, J.D., Dunlap, D.D., DeLoatch, E.M., Tricamo S.J., Depew, D.R., Bertoline, G.R., Schuver, M.T., McHenry, A.L., Lindquist, T., Tidwell, J.P., Palmer, H.J., Smith, M., Morrison, R.E., Egbert, N., Quick, D.H., Olson, R.N., Truesdale, S.L., Noori, M.N., Sullivan, E., Rencis, J.J. and Purdy, C., "Enabling a Strong U.S. Engineering Workforce for Technological Innovation: A National Partnership in Graduate Professional Education with Industry To Enhance U.S. Competitiveness and Economic Development," CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2007 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 1455, Graduate Studies Division, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007.

  24. Jong, I.-C. and Rencis, J.J., "Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Reactions and Deflections of Beams using Model Formulas: A New Approach," CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2007 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 3268, Mechanics Division, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007.

  25. Rencis, J.J. and MSImmaneni, D., "A Simple Finite Element Coupled Model for the Stress Analysis of Rotating Parts," Mechanical Engineering Education Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Chicago, IL  November 5-10, 2006.

  26. Jong, I.-C., Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "A New Approach to Analyzing Reactions and Deflections of Beams: Formulation and Examples," Applied Mechanics Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Chicago, IL  November 5-10, 2006.

  27. Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "Solving Beam Deflection Problems using the  Traditional Approach to Solve Axial and Torsion Problems," Applied Mechanics Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Chicago, IL  November 5-10, 2006.

  28. MSImmaneni, D. and Rencis, J.J., "Coupled Finite Element Line Model for the Stress Analysis of an Aircraft Engine Compressor,"ASME Early Technical Conference, Jackson, MS, October 6-7, 2006, Student Travel Grant Award.

  29. MSAluri, V.S., Rencis, J.J. and Alam, J., "Development of Online Multimedia Based e-Lecture Interface using Human-like Animated Pedagogical Agent for Effective Dissemination of Finite Element Method," CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2006 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 1166, Mechanical Engineering Division, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006.

  30. Grandin, H.T. and Rencis, J.J., "A New Approach to Solve Beam Deflection Problems Using the Method of Segments," CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2006 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 1568, Mechanics Division, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006, Best Paper Presentation Award for Session.

  31. PhDTerdalkar, S. and Rencis, J.J., "Combined Approximation Reanalysis Coupled With Finite Element Stress Analysis for Multiple Geometric Changes in Early Design Stage," Computers and Information in Engineering Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Orlando, FL, November 5-11, 2005.

  32. Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "An Introductory Course in Mechanics of Materials with Integration of Theory, Analysis, Verification and Design," Mechanical Engineering Education Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Orlando, FL, November 5-11, 2005.

  33. Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "Mechanics of Materials: an Introductory Course with Integration of Theory, Analysis, Verification and Design," CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2005 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, OR, June 20-23, 2005.

  34. Rencis, J.J. and MSPisani, S.R., "Using Three-dimensional CURVIC Contact Model to Predict Stress Concentration Effects in an Axisymmetric Model," Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (BEM 27), Orlando, FL, March 15-17, 2005.

  35. Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "Educating Students to Question, Test, and Verify Problem Solutions," CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 20-23, 2004.

  36. Miller, J.M. and Rencis, J.J., "A University/Public School Partnership in K-6 Engineering Education," Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 20-23, 2004.

  37. MSBiswas, S., Rencis, J.J., Gutierrez, H. and Kiefer, B.V., "User-oriented Three-dimensional Finite Element Modeling of High Speed Bar and Rod Rolling," Proceedings of the 45th Iron & Steel Society Mechanical Working and Steel Processing Conference, Chicago, IL, November 9-12, 2003.

  38. Rencis, J.J. and MSPisani, S.R., "Using Three-dimensional CURVIC® Contact Behavior to Estimate Three-dimensional Effects in an Axisymmetric Model," Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques (BeTeq 2003), Granada, Spain, July 15-17, 2003.

  39. BSJolley, W.O., Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "A Module for Teaching Fundamentals of Finite Element Theory and Practice Using Elementary Mechanics of Materials," Mechanics Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2003 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, TN, June 22-25, 2003, Best Paper Presentation Award for Session.

  40. BSJolley, W.O., Rencis, J.J., Hagglund, R.R. and Cobb, E.C., "A Fun and Challenging Engineering Dynamics Project Using a LEGO® Construction Set," Mechanics Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2003 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, TN, June 22-25, 2003.

  41. Rencis, J.J. and MSKirk, R.A., "Local and Global Error Estimates for Three-dimensional Heat Conduction Problems," Invited Paper, Proceedings of 15th International Conference on Boundary Element Technology (BETECH 2003), Detroit, MI, May 19-21, 2003.

  42. BSJolley, W.O., Rencis, J.J., Cobb, E.C. and Hagglund, R.R., "Incorporating a LEGO Fourbar Mechanism in Undergraduate Dynamics," Proceedings of the 32nd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Boston, MA, November 6-9, 2002.

  43. Rencis, J.J. and MSKirk, R.A., "Three-dimensional Error Estimation and h-refinement Strategy for the Boundary Element Method," Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques (BeTeq 2002), Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, September 10-12, 2002.

  44. MSAmaral, N., Rencis, J.J. and Rong, Y., "Finite Element Analysis and Optimization in Fixture Design," Proceedings of the SAE International Congress & Exposition, Detroit, MI, March 4-7, 2002.

  45. MSBenz, U. and Rencis, J.J., "Simplified Multidimensional Zone Boundary Element Formulation for Transient Heat Transfer,"Proceedings of the Boundary Element Techniques 2001 International Conference, Sponsored by International Association for Boundary Element Methods (IABEM), Rugters University, New Brunswick, NJ, July 16-18, 2001.

  46. Rencis, J.J., "Formula SAE Racecar Project at WPI," Mechanics Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 2000 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, St. Louis, MO, June 18-21, 2000.

  47. MSChidambaram, V.,  Rencis, J.J. and Contoir, P., "Machine Grouping Algorithm," Proceedings of the SAE International Congress & Exposition, Detroit, MI, March 6-9, 2000.

  48. Cha, C.Y., Lakshmanan, V. and Rencis, J., "A Themal/Mechanical Method for Frit Salvage Improvement of Cathode Ray Tube,"Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (BEM 21), Oxford University, Oxford, UK, August 25-27, 1999.

  49. Rencis, J.J., BSKwok, P., BSFlory, E. and Alam, J., "Learning Modules for the Finite Element Method On The World-Wide Web," Computers in Education Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 1999 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Charlotte, NC, June 20-23, 1999.

  50. Cha, C.Y., Iyer, S.V., Lakshmanan, V., Rencis, J.J. and Trevelyan, J., "Improvement of the Frit Salvage Process for a Cathode Ray Tube," Invited Paper,  Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (BEM 20), University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, August 19-21, 1998.

  51. BSClayton, J.D. and Rencis, J.J., "Investigation of Singular and Nearly Singular Integrands in Axisymmetric Elasticity Finite Element Formulations," CD-ROM Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), Seattle, WA, June 28-July 1, 1998.

  52. MSPashaie-Rad, S., Rencis, J.J. and Hermanson, J.C., "Development of a CFD Compact Thermal Models for a Family of Electronics Packages (CPGA)," Proceedings of the 6th Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (ITherm '98), Seattle, WA, May 25-28, 1998.

  53. Alam, J. and Rencis, J.J., "Use of Internet in Information Content Creation and Delivery for Promoting Active Cooperative Learning," Computers in Education Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 1997 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI, June 15-18, 1997.

  54. Cha, C.Y., Iyer, S.V., Rencis, J.J. and MSChan, K., "Frit Salvage Improvement of Cathode Ray Tube by a Thermal Method,"Invited Paper, Proceedings of 12th International Conference on Boundary Element Technology (BETECH 97), University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, April 9-11, 1997.

  55. Rencis, J.J., BSCabell, B.Q. and Alam, J., "Using Java to Develop Interactive Instructional Material for the World-Wide Web," Mechanics Division, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 1996 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Washington, DC, June 23-26, 1996.

  56. Rencis, J.J., MSMann, K. and PhDUrekew, T.J., "The Effects of Essential Boundary Conditions on the Convergence of Iterative Equation Solvers in BEM," Invited Paper, Proceedings of the IABEM-95 Symposium on the Boundary Element Method, Mauna Lani, HI, July 30-August 3, 1995.

  57. Cheng, A. H-D., Rencis, J.J. and Abousleiman, Y., "Generalized Plane Strain Elasticity Problems," Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (BEM 17), University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, July 19-21, 1995.

  58. Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "Design Experiences in Stress Analysis Using TK Solver," Mechanics Division, Proceedings of the 1996 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Anaheim, CA, June 25-28, 1995.

  59. MSAli, I.A. and Rencis, J.J., "Industrial Applications of the Boundary Element Method to Heat Transfer," Proceedings of 9thInternational Conference on Boundary Element Technology (BETECH 94), University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, March 16-18, 1994.

  60. Pan, C.H.T. and Rencis, J.J., "Theoretical Formulation for High-Resolution Modeling of Thin Fluid Films with BEM," Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (BEM 15), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, August 10-13, 1993.

  61. MSPisani, S.R. and Rencis, J.J., "Investigating CURVIC Coupling Behavior by Utilizing the Two- and Three-Dimensional Boundary and Finite Element Methods," Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (BEM 15), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, August 10-13, 1993.

  62. PhDUrekew, T.J. and Rencis, J.J., "A Hybrid Equation Solver for BEM," Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (BEM 15), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, August 10-13, 1993.

  63. MSAli, I.A. and Rencis, J.J., "A BEM Coupling Strategy for the Analysis of Turbomachinery," Proceedings of the 15thInternational Conference on Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (BEM 15), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, August 10-13, 1993.

  64. PhDUrekew, T.J. and Rencis, J.J., "The Importance of Diagonal Dominance in Iterative Equation Solving for Boundary Element Systems of Equations," Invited Paper, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Boundary Element Technology (BETECH 92), University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, June 3-5, 1992.

  65. MSFarrell, R.C., Rencis, J.J. and Kiefer, B.V., "Finite Element Analysis of Air Flow for Cooling of Steel Rods in a High Speed Hot Rolling Mill," Computational Methods in Materials Processing, MD-Vol. 39, PED-Vol. 61, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Winter Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 1992.

  66. Rencis, J.J. and PDocHuang, Q., "Fundamental Solution for a Two-Dimensional Microelastic Body," Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Boundary Element Methods in Engineering (BEM 13), Tulsa, OK, August 21-23, 1991.

  67. Rencis, J.J., BSBrennan, P.M. and Purasinghe, R., "Finite Element Analyses of a Two-Dimensional Microelastic Bar and Curved Beam," Invited Paper, Proceeding of the 1990 ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference and Exposition, Boston, MA, August 5-9, 1990.

  68. Rencis, J.J., Hopkins, D.A. and Chamis, C.C., "Local and Global Accuracy Estimates for Boundary Element Analysis,"Proceedings of the AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC 31st Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Long Beach, CA, April 2-4, 1990.

  69. PDocHuang, Q. and Rencis, J.J., "Generalized Plane Strain Analysis using the Boundary Element Method," Invited Paper,Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Boundary Element Technology (BETECH 90), University of Delaware, Newark, DE, July 10-12, 1990.

  70. Rencis, J.J. and PDocHuang, Q., "Constant Curvature Generalized Plane Strain Formulation for the Boundary Element Method,"Invited Paper, Proceedings of Joint U.S./Japan Symposium on Advances in Boundary Elements, Palo Alto, CA, June 5-7, 1990.

  71. PhDUrekew, T.J. and Rencis, J.J., "Absolute p-Refinement of Two-Dimensional Elasticity Problems in the Vicinity of Boundary Solution Singularities," Boundary Element Methods in Engineering, B.S. Annigeri and K. Tseng (eds.), Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1990.

  72. Rencis, J.J. and PhDJong, K-Y., "A Posteriori Error Estimates for Linear and Quadratic Boundary Element Formulations,"Proceeding of the 11th International Conference on Boundary Element Methods (BEM 11), C.A. Brebbia and J.J. Connor (eds.), Computational Mechanics Publications, Cambridge, MA, August 29-31, 1989.

  73. MSUrekew, T.J. and Rencis, J.J., "p-Refinement of Boundary Elements for Two-Dimensional Elasticity Problems," Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Boundary Element Methods (BEM 11), C.A. Brebbia and J.J. Connor (eds.), Computational Mechanics Publications, Cambridge, MA, August 29-31, 1989.

  74. Rencis, J.J. and PhDJong, K-Y., "Error Estimation for Elastostatic Boundary Element Solutions," Invited Paper, Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Boundary Element Technology (BETECH 89), C.A. Brebbia and N.G. Zamani (eds.), Computational Mechanics Publications, University of Windsor, Canada, June 6-8, 1989.

  75. Rencis, J.J. and Mullen, R.L., "Boundary Element Formulation for Microelastic Solids," Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Boundary Element Technology (BETECH 89), C.A. Brebbia and N.G. Zamani (eds.), Computational Mechanics Publications, University of Windsor, Canada, June 6-8, 1989.

  76. Rencis, J.J. and PhDJong, K-Y., "An Accuracy Postprocessor for Boundary Element Analysis," Invited Paper, The 10thInternational Conference on Boundary Element Methods (BEM 10), C.A. Brebbia (ed.), Computational Mechanics Publications, Southampton University, UK, September 6-9, 1988.

  77. Rencis, J.J. and PhDJong, K-Y., "A Self-Adaptive Boundary Element Technique for 2-D Potential Analysis," First Joint Japan/U.S. Symposium on Boundary Element Methods, M. Tanaka and T.A. Cruse (eds.), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1988.

  78. MSGoksel, B., Rencis, J.J. and Noori, M., "Finite Element Analyses of a Butterfly Valve Assembly," Invited Paper, The ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Conference, PVP-Vol. 141, Pittsburgh, PA, June 19-23, 1988.

  79. Rencis, J.J. and Bessendorf, M.H., "J Integral for the Propagating Crack in an Elastic Solid," Computational Mechanics '88 - Theory and Applications, Volume 1, S.N. Atluri and G. Yagawa (eds.), Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1988.

  80. Rencis, J.J., PhDJong, K-Y. and Saigal, S., "A Finite Element Model for Viscoelastic Foundations Supporting Plate Structures,"NUMETA 87: Volume 1; Numerical Techniques for Engineering Analysis and Design, G.N. Pande and J. Middleton (eds.), Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, Dordrecht, 1987.

  81. Rencis, J.J. and Mullen, R.L., "A Geometric Preprocessor for an h-Refinement Technique for the Boundary Element Method,"Invited Paper, Advanced Boundary Element Methods, T.A. Cruse (ed.), Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1987.

  82. Rencis, J.J. and Mullen, R.L., "A Self Adaptive Mesh Refinement Process for Boundary Element Solutions of the Navier's Equation," Integral Methods in Science and Engineering, R.R. Payne, C.C. Corduneanu, A. Haji-Sheikh and T. Huang (eds.), Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, WA, 1986.

  83. Mullen, R.L. and Rencis, J.J., "Adaptive Mesh Refinement Technique for Boundary Element Methods," Invited Paper, ASME Winter Symposium on Advanced Topics in Boundary Element Analysis, AMD-Vol. 72, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Miami Beach, FL, November 17-21, 1985.

  84. Mullen, R.L. and Rencis, J.J., "Iterative Solution Methods for Boundary Element Computation," Invited Paper, Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP-Vol. 98-5, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New Orleans, LA, June 23-27, 1985.

Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings

• 1. Rencis, J.J., Jong, I-C., and Grandin, H.T., "A New Approach for Determining Beam Deflections, Slopes, and Reactions," Proceedings of the 49th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, University of Arkansas Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR, September 24-26, 2014.

  2. MSAbumahaimed, M., and Rencis, J.J., "Mechanics of Materials, Vibrations, and Machine Design Finite Element Learning Modules for Undergraduate Courses," Invited Presentation, Proceedings of the 46th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR, September 28-30, 2011.

  3. Morimoto, S.A., Zajicek, A.M., Hunt, V.H., and Rencis, J.J., "Faculty Composition and Doctorates Awarded: An Analysis and Comparison of the Colleges of Engineering at ADVANCE Institutions and their Non-ADVANCE Peers (2001-2009)," Proceedings of the 45th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, September 22-24, 2010.

  4. MSCoffman, J., Rencis, J.J., Jensen, D.A., Brown, A., Liu, J., PhDWhite, C., and MSKaufman, K., "Development and Assessment of a Multiple-Choice Quiz for a Bending Stress Quiz," Proceedings of the 45th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, September 22-24, 2010.

  5. Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "Solving Beam Deflection Problems using a Traditional Approach," Proceedings of the 44th  American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, September 16-18, 2009.

  6. MSCoffman, J., Liu, J., Brown, A.O., PhDTerdalkar, S.S., and Rencis, J.J., "Finite Element Learning Module for Improving Knowledge of Fatigue using Commercial Software," Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Middle Atlantic Section Spring Meeting, Loyola College in Maryland, Baltimore, MD, April 24-25, 2009.

  7. MSCoffman, J., PhDTerdalkar, S., Rencis, J.J. and Brown, A.O., "Introducing Fatigue Analysis into a Finite Element Course,"Proceedings of the 43rd American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, September 17-19, 2008.

  8. Rencis, J.J. and PhDTerdalkar, S., "Stress Concentrations and Static Failure for Common Elements used in Finite Element Stress Analysis," Proceedings of the 42nd American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, September 19-21, 2007.

  9. Rencis, J.J., Grandin, H.T. and BSJolley, W.O., "A Finite Element Module for Undergraduates," Proceedings of the 41stAmerican Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, September 13-15, 2006.

  10. PhDTerdalkar, S. and Rencis, J.J., "Finite Element Stress Reanalysis for the Early Design Stage," 2006 ASME District E Graduate Student Technical Conference Proceedings, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, April 6-8, 2006.

  11. MSAluri, S. V., Alam, J. and Rencis, J.J., "Life-Like Animated Pedagogical Agent Based E-Lecture Interface for Mechanical Engineering Education," 2006 ASME Graduate Student Technical Conference Proceedings, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, April 6-8, 2006.

  12. Grandin, H.T. and Rencis, J.J., "A New Approach to Mechanics of Materials," CD-ROM Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) New England Section Meeting, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, March 17-18, 2006.

  13. MSTaylor, S.B., Nutter, D.W., Davis, J.A. and Rencis, J.J., "Freshman Retention Study in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas," CD-ROM Proceedings of the 40th American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, September 14-16, 2005, 1st Runner–up for Best Paper Award.

  14. Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "A New Approach for an Undergraduate Mechanics of Materials Course," CD-ROM Proceedings of the 40th American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, September 14-16, 2005.

  15. Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "A New Approach Where Student Question, Test and Verify the Solution to Their Problems,"CD-ROM Proceedings of the 39th American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section Meeting, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, September 29-October 1, 2004, Honorable Mention for Best Paper Award.

  16. Rencis, J.J., Miller, J.M., MSLehitinen, B.L., MSLinderme, S.A., BSFichter, K.D., BSBishop, C., BSBradley, J. and BSWard, M., "Developing K-6 Curriculum in an Urban Public School System," K-12 Session, CD-ROM Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) New England Section Conference, Northeastern University, Dedham, MA, April 2-3, 2004, 2nd Place for Best Paper Award.

  17. Rencis, J.J. and Grandin, H.T., "An Innovative Approach to Educating Students to Question, Test and Verify Their “Answers” in Mechanics of Materials," CD-ROM Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) New England Section Conference, Northeastern University, Dedham, MA, April 2-3, 2004, 3rd Place for Best Paper Award.

  18. Rencis, J.J., MSJolley, W.O. and Grandin, H.T., "Teaching Fundamentals of Finite Element Theory and Applications Using Sophomore Level Strength of Materials," CD-ROM Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) New England Section Conference, University of Maine, Orno, ME, May 2-3, 2003.

  19. BSJolley, W.O, Rencis, J.J., Cobb, E.C. and Hagglund, R.R., "A LEGO Fourbar Mechanism Project for Introductory Dynamics,"CD-ROM Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Zone I Conference-New England, Middle Atlantic & St. Lawrence Sections, The United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, April 5-6, 2002.

  20. Rencis, J.J., BSKwok, P., BSFlory, E. and Alam, J., "Learning Modules For Finite Element Method On The World-Wide Web,"American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Zone 1 Spring Meeting-Middle Atlantic,. New England & St. Lawrence Sections, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, April 25-26, 1997.

  21. MSAli, I.A. and Rencis, J.J., "Utilizing a Particular Integral for Thermal Analysis of Coupled Two-Dimensional and Axisymmetric Boundary Element Zoned Media," Proceedings of the International Association for Boundary Element Methods (IABEM-93), Braunschweig, Germany, August 16-19, 1993.

  22. Noori, M., Rencis, J.J., BSHorie, T., BSManoney, M., BSPowers, B., MSGhantous, G., Ahmadi, G. and Tsiatas, G., "Response Analysis of a Base-Isolated Secondary System in a Fixed-Based Building," Proceedings of 13th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, June 2-6, 1991.

  23. Noori, M., Ahmadi, G., Rencis, J.J. and MSGhantous, G., "Seismic Response of Base-Isolated Non-Structural Secondary Systems in Non-Isolated Primary Structures," The Second Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics, Valparaiso, Chile, January 2-5, 1991.

  24. Purasinghe, R., Rencis, J.J. and MSTan, T.A., "Micropolar Elasticity Model for Stress Analysis of Human Bones," Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference of IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Seattle, WA, November 9-12, 1989.

  25. PhDJong, K-Y. and Rencis, J.J., "A Self-Adaptive h-Refinement Boundary Element Technique for Elasticity Analysis,"Proceedings of the Twenty First Midwestern Mechanics Conference, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, August 13-16, 1989.

  26. Rencis, J.J., BSKelkar, R., BSMcCormick, T., PhDJong, K-Y. and Noori, M., "Dynamic Response of Beams on a Viscoelastic Foundation," Proceedings of 12th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 28-June 2, 1989.

  27. Rencis, J.J., MSUrekew, T., MSFederico, P., MSKirk, R. and PhDJong, K-Y., "Error Estimation for the Finite Element Method and Boundary Element Method," Engineering Science Preprint - ESP25.88032, ASME Applied Mechanics and Engineering Sciences Conference, University of California, Berkeley, CA, June 20-22, 1988.

  28. Rencis, J.J., "Error Estimation and a Self-Adaptive Mesh Refinement Technique for the Boundary Element Method," Invited Paper, NSF-CBMS Regional Conference on Mathematical Foundations of the Boundary Element Method, Technical Report CCS-88-1, University of Kentucky, Center for Computational Sciences, Lexington, KY, May 9-13, 1988.

  29. PhDJong, K-Y., Rencis, J.J. and Saigal, S., "Transient Viscoelastic Beam Models," Proceedings of the Twentieth Midwestern Mechanics Conference, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN, August 31-September 2, 1987.

  30. Mullen, R.L. and Rencis, J.J., "Adaptive Mesh Refinement for the h-Version of the Boundary Element Method," Proceedings of the 10th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, London, Ontario, Canada, June 2-7, 1985.

  31. Mullen, R.L., Rencis, J.J., Braun, M.J. and Hendricks, R.C., "Comparison of Numerical Solutions of Reynolds' and Navier-Stokes' Equations Applied to Elastohydrodynamics," Proceedings of the 10th Leeds Lyon Tribology Conference, Lyon, France, September, 1983.