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Dorothy W. Skaf, Villanova University; Vito L. Punzi, Villanova University

which have linked the goals ofhumanitarian engineering with experimental research, engaged students through the pursuit oftheir passions, considered the wider context of technical solutions, and enabled partnerships withother service-learning initiatives. This research also provides an opportunity for the integration ofinterdisciplinary educational experiences that combine liberal arts, science, and engineeringaspects of an undergraduate engineering education. The first section of this paper will provide anoverview of the global problem in water quality. The second section will describe severalundergraduate experiences related to improving global water quality and share some studentperceptions on these experiences.Overview of the Global Problem

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Jordan F. Ermilio, Center for Humanitarian Engineering and International Development, College of Engineering, Villanova University

areas of international development: technical support forcommunity development, capacity building, and the engineering design of humanitarian technologies. Thetransition of the service-learning program into a college center, creates new opportunities to provideresearch services to partners and coursework related to sustainable development. The integration of researchand curriculum includes a graduate level concentration in International Development as a part of an MS inSustainable Engineering program, and an undergraduate minor in Humanitarian Engineering. 11.2 Program Development Whereas, the center was only recently established, the engineering program at Villanova University hasa long

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Frank T Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Alexander J De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

engineering educators who wish to adapt the explicit integration of adaptive expertisewithin the undergraduate engineering curriculum. This review suggests that adaptiveness issomething that can be developed in students, that this adaptiveness leads to positive outcomeswith respect to the learning and application of content knowledge, and that students who aremore adaptive will be better prepared to tackle the challenges encountered by practicingengineers in the workplace.Introduction to Adaptive ExpertiseRecent changes to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) criteria foraccreditation refer to “Complex Engineering Problems” as the ability of students to successfullyapply their content knowledge towards the solution of wide

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Sushobhan Sen, University of Pittsburgh; Jeffery R Roesler, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

geometric design educationfrom being an almost mechanical implementation of design standards to assessing how AV im-pact human decision-making and safety. This, in turn, trains civil engineering students to be moreconscious of the needs of their clients and the community in their careers. This paper discusses how AVs were integrated into a geometric design class for upperclassmenand graduate students in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois througha Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The aim of the study is to discuss both changesto existing standards recommended by them as well as the reasoning behind it. Additionally, theeffectiveness of implementing this approach by building multi-disciplinary teams will be

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Mike Simard PE, Villanova University

Villanova UniversityAbstractProject management has become a standard practice in the fields of engineering,construction, and information technology, greatly reducing the number of failed projects.While fundamental technical content takes up the bulk of the typical undergraduateengineering curriculum, the capstone design project is an excellent opportunity to teachproject management principles through a project-based learning experience. While mostprograms include project management topics in capstone lectures few programs activelypromote applied project management. A few institutions have taken a more formal approachby creating dedicated project management courses or incorporating substantial projectmanagement materials in an existing course

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Albert Lozano-Nieto, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus

Initial experience with integrated circuit Oscilloscope settings Final Software Defined Radio: FM Modern technologies radio and codes from a vehicle Link to future courses in academic program fob.Obviously, the introduction of these seven new experiments shown in Table 2 needs to coexistwith those designed to teach basic experimental skills within the 15-week period for a semesterused by most institutions. However, it is not difficult to either incorporate some of theseactivities into already existing laboratory experiments or to combine some of those alreadyexisting to free up time for the new ones. This is an area in which instructors should

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Peter Mark Jansson, Bucknell University

Paper ID #35263Engaging Clients in ECE Seminar Course via Clinical ConsultingDr. Peter Mark Jansson, Bucknell University Professor Jansson is currently Faculty Director for the Center for Sustainability and the Environment as well as an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Bucknell University where he is responsible for pedagogy and research in the power systems, smart grid and analog systems areas. His specialties include grid interconnection of large scale renewable power systems, Mach Effect detection and smart grid virtual storage via thermal inertia of buildings. He has previously worked for over a decade

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Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Chizhong Wang, New Jersey Institute of Technology

initiatives to help students bridge the gap between high school and college as well as preparing students for the rigors of mathematics. His research interests include engineering education, integration of novel technologies into engineering classroom, excellence in instruction, water, and wastewater treatment, civil engineering infrastructure, and transportation engi- neering.Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is interested in first-year engineering curriculum design and recruitment, retention and success of engineering students. He is the coordinator of ENGR101, an application-oriented course for engineering students placed in pre-calculus courses. He has also developed and co

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Dimitrios Stroumbakis PE, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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technology graduates-- graduates endowed with public policyskills, yet fully adroit in the latest and emerging technology, defining a contemporary needed role for thegood of the society. However, with a paucity of such talent (and jobs) available today, it’s crucial to growthese new career pathways which are destined to be in high demand 5-10 years from now. [2]Among its various charters, the PIT-UN is managing new curriculum introductions and courses acrossuniversities by first building awareness through various outreach programs. It’s time to reshape theengineers traditional role into an expert where constant private sector innovations will face competenttechnical staff with public policy skills.Figure 1 shows the PIT-UN first phase, high-level

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Dennis A. Silage, Temple University

, dynamics, nature and properties of materials, andthermodynamics [3].The rapid development of microelectronics, digital communication and control and themicroprocessor in the 1970s shifted the extent of the EE curriculum away from these courses.The result is that most, if not all, EE curricula today do not feature any substantive courses inME [4].The ME discipline often requires a single course and laboratory in direct and alternatingelectrical circuits, electrical power and analog and digital electronics. Subsequent and limitedelective courses in the ME discipline may include sensor integration and processing andelectromechanical machinery. The result is again that most, if not all, ME curricula today do notfeature any substantive courses in EE [4

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Jennie Perey Saxe, University of Delaware

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byengineers entering practice and the competencies that a new engineer should develop as theyprogress through their professional career. In addition, this Third Edition of the CEBOK(CEBOK3) emphasizes that engineers should also develop an appreciation for effectivecommunication and demonstrate key abilities related to the affective domain. With theimportance of communication to future engineers’ practice of civil engineering clearly defined,undergraduate curricula must adapt to meet this need. At the University of Delaware, the civilengineering curriculum included significant communication content prior to the issuance of theCEBOK3. However, the standard communication coursework of public speaking and technicalwriting left a gap in critical

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Eric B. Dano, BAE Systems

. This series of key engineering activities constitutes the major elementsof system architecture, which is an essential predecessor to any successful engineering effort,especially as the complexity of systems/systems of systems and socio-technical systems continueto grow.Unfortunately, these architecture-centric activities and system thinking techniques are nottypically part of an engineering curriculum. Undergraduate academics are so filled with corecourses and humanities that domain learning is primarily limited to the upper class years, leavinglittle room for system architecture. Noticing the gap in system architecture education, severaluniversities have recently started offering architecture related graduate degrees/certificates.However

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Matthew M Johnson, Penn State University; Tiffany M. Lewis, Penn State Center for Science and the Schools; Christine M Cunningham, Pennsylvania State University; Chantal Giroux Balesdent, Penn State University

, especially for underserved and underrepresented populations. She is currently a Professor of Education and Engineering at Penn State University where she focuses on developing research-based, field-tested curricula, professional development, and research. For sixteen years, she worked as a vice president at the Museum of Science where she was the Founding Direc- tor of Engineering is Elementary, a groundbreaking program that integrates engineering concepts into preschool, elementary, and middle school curriculum and teacher professional development. Her recent book, Engineering in Elementary STEM Education, describes what she learned. Cunningham has previ- ously served as director of engineering education research at the

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Kevin A. Waters P.E., Villanova University; Virginia Smith, Villanova University

of Computing in Civil Engineering, vol. 13.3, pp. 144-152, 1999.[4] R. Luna, R. Hall, M. Hilgers, and L. Ge, “GIS Learning Tool for Civil Engineers,” Int. J.Engng Ed., vol. 26(1), pp. 52-58, 2010.[5] N. Bearman, N. Jones, I. Andre, H.A. Cachinho, and M. DeMers, “The Future Role of GISeducation in creating critical spatial thinkers,” Journal of Geography in Higher Education, vol.40(3), pp. 394-408, 2016.[6] W.H. Sprinsky, “Integrating Instruction in Geographic Information Systems with a CivilEngineering Technology Curriculum,” in Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Annual Conference &Exposition, Montreal, Canada, June 2002.[7] J. Komlos, S.L. Walkup, and K.A. Waters, “Modernizing an Introductory Civil EngineeringCourse with Project-Based

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Mira S Olson, Drexel University; Joseph Hughes

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throughout traditional engineeringsectors, thereby developing the integrative skills recommended by USIP, the National Academyof Engineering (NAE), and the conflict management community [1], [2], [3], [4].The graduate program began enrolling students in 2019 and includes both an M.S. degree forstudents from all STEM backgrounds and a 9-credit online certificate accessible to students fromall backgrounds. We present a peace engineering curriculum that offers breadth in understandingthe social dimensions of conflict, depth in engineering approaches and technologies applicable topeacebuilding, and practical experience working alongside peacebuilding practitioners. Asystems-level thinking approach is leveraged to equip engineers to think critically

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Frank E. Falcone P.E., Villanova University; Gayle F Doyle, Villanova University

Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Career Compass Professional Development Program: Continuous Improvement in instilling Integrity, Courage, Competence, and Accountability in all Undergraduate Engineering StudentsAbstractIn November 2020, The Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET), officiallyrecognized the Career Compass Program in the College of Engineering at Villanova Universityas an ‘Institutional Strength’. Career Compass is a mandatory professional developmentprogram for all 1st, 2nd & 3rd year engineering students. A 4th year Career Compass electivecourse, to be included in a future College of Engineering Honors Program, is also offered for

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Melanie Villatoro P.E., New York City College of Technology; Laurin Moseley, CUNY New York City College of Technology

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Paper ID #35344Benefits of the virtual platform for K-12 STEM OutreachMelanie Villatoro P.E., New York City College of Technology Melanie Villatoro, an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Management and Civil En- gineering Technology at NYC College of Technology, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York. Prof. Villatoro is passionate about student retention and performance, as well as STEM Outreach in K-12. She has served as Project Director for the National Transportation Summer Institute sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration multiple years. Prof. Villatoro leads a STEM

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Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Tanner J Huffman, The College of New Jersey; Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado Boulder

number of works in engineering education, including a Statics workbook for undergraduate engineering students. She is the Director of Innovation Programs and Operations for the non-profit research collaborative, Ad- vancing Engineering Excellence in P-12 Engineering Education. Dr. Gurganus teaches several first and second year Mechanical Engineering classes along with the Mechanical Engineering Senior Capstone design course for UMBC.Dr. Tanner J Huffman, The College of New Jersey Dr. Tanner Huffman is an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative STEM Education and Director of the Center for Excellence in STEM Education in School of Engineering at The College of New Jersey. Dr. Huffman has served as a

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Amy Voss Farris, Pennsylvania State University; Anna Eunji Kim, Pennsylvania State University; Junde Li; Swaroop Ghosh, Pennsylvania State University

-concept learning sequence presents a sample through whichquantum concepts can be introduced within a middle school drug discovery learning sequence,while attending to existing educational policies, including NGSS 3D Design. Extending this proof-of-concept sequence for integrating QIS in middle school settingswill require implementation, practitioner feedback and collaboration, and ongoing evaluation.Our approach to the learning sequence represents one means that resources such as IBM QX canbecome relevant to middle school teachers and students. The teacher toolkit and curriculum thatwill come out of this work will support practitioners to visualize qubit states and facilitatelearning activities that address how quantum computing is an

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Yixin Xiong, Penn State University; Stephen Porter, Penn State University; Swaroop Ghosh, Pennsylvania State University

myDAQ by asoftware interface for virtual experiments. The output of the board can be digitized and sent to thestudent's PC for visualization. The proposed setup can be time-shared with multiple students and canalso be easily replicated. This framework is modular (i.e., other components like an extra breadboardwith new designs can be added) and is also useful in the longer-term by allowing the students topersonalize their learning. The effectiveness of the board has been assessed via a limited piloting ontwo Senior Undergraduate students who have been involved in this project.1. IntroductionThe existing research and curriculum alarmingly lack hands-on learning of analog and mixed signal andRadio Frequency (RF) Integrated Circuits (ICs). Analog

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Kyle P Fuller, Northeastern University; Andrew J Lopreiato, Northeastern University; Raiden L Schodowski, Northeastern Univeristy; Alec W Silverman, Northeastern University; Samantha L Bowman, Northeastern University; Caitlynn E. Tov, Northeastern University; Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University

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. Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University Dr. Hertz earned a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University in 1999 and then a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006. Following this, he worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a National Research Council postdoctoral fellow. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware as an Assistant Professor in September 2008, leading a lab that researched the effects of composition and nanostructure on ionic conduction and surface exchange in ceramic materials. In 2014, he moved to Northeastern University to focus on teaching and developing curriculum in the

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Ross A. Lee, Villanova University; Giles Wozniak, Villanova University; Alicia Piscitelli, Villanova University; Anitha Devi Kannan, Villanova University; Andrew Jester, Villanova University, Sustainable Engineering Program

energyefficiency. These incredible solutions and many others were discovered by observing the naturalenvironment all around us. Biomimicry is an invaluable tool that can be employed by engineers tocontinue to improve the lives of people and advance humanitarian efforts.The Biomimicry course taught in Villanova University’s Sustainable Engineering programprovides students the opportunity to assess current engineering solutions in areas they are mostconcerned. These topics have ranged from issues associated with current approaches to energysystems, building practices, and agricultural landscape. The course structure allows students tounderstand the benefits and issues associated with their chosen topic, observe and analyze naturefor examples of relevant and

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David I. Schwartz, Rochester Institute of Technology (GCCIS)

modalities of teaching physics.5 Physics to teach game physicsThe following section summarizes the author’s current work aimed to teach game physics togame programmers. The material is included to demonstrated that the flow of a game physicscourse is rather similar to a “real” physics course and provide further evidence that physicseducation may benefit from a game physics curriculum. Thus, a game physics course topic flowprovides an early roadmap in addressing how to construct a game physics course to teachphysics. Nevertheless, the material in this course relied on students to do their own programmingat a senior or graduate level.5.1 Source MaterialGame physics books (e.g. [2, 7]) and tutorials (e.g. [42-47]) demonstrate that PBA and

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Suzanne Keilson, Loyola University Maryland

utilize service-learning in a Probability andStatistics course. This course is required of all Engineering majors and is cross listed with theMathematical Sciences department. The elements that the author wanted to see in a service-learning experience included the following: o Math that explicitly included course content o That the experience explored ‘non-technical’ or social structural issues and perhaps engage the community more broadly and make the students think more broadly and integrate their thinking about STEM in a social context o Service-learning as an option for students, not a requirement, and therefore equivalent to other course expectations. It could not take away

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Briana Lowe Wellman, University of the District of Columbia; Ludwig C. Nitsche, University of the District of Columbia; Dong Hyun Jeong, University of the District of Columbia

. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline. 6. Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.The following Student Outcomes have been adopted for the mechanical engineering program andare exactly the Student Outcomes recommended by ABET EAC. 1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. 2. An ability to apply the

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Robert Michael P.E., Gannon University; Michael P Sirak PE, Wabtec Corporation; David Gee, Gannon University

Incorporated into Machine DesignIn the freshman and sophomore years of a mechanical engineering program, the student learnsthe tools of fundamental mechanics and design. In the junior and senior year, the student learnshow to apply these tools to solve complex problems. An example of a complex problem wouldbe the two design projects assigned in machine design. In these projects, several fundamentalmachine elements (components) are needed to form integrated subassemblies, and these areassembled into the final system. Principals of machine design and strength of material areimplored. For the past two decades, machine design has been structured to include typical end-of-chapter homework problems, in-class quizzes, two exams, and two design projects. The

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Patrick Tunno

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discussions among international engineeringdirectors, peer institutions expressed interest in a network of Global Engineering Fellows. Aninternational network of Fellows could establish a replicable program framework, standards, anddesirable outcomes at universities across the globe. Such a network could lead the way inleveraging globally minded engineering students throughout the world towards a commonpurpose, uniting students who are equipped with the capabilities to lead and inspire the world.An international network would oversee: • Standards for organization, such as an ethos, course curriculum, participant prerequisites, program requirements, assessment, and partner responsibilities. • Coordination of an annual project to promote

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James R. Rentsch, Aerospace Industries Association; Jason M Merret, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

. Rentsch has been with AIA for 15 years and has over 10-years of experience in both commercial and defense aerospace sectors. He held Technical Support Engineering and Commercial Support positions with Tex- tron Lycoming, Messier-Services Inc., and Messier-Dowty. Additionally, Rentsch has several years of experience in product development and management in the telecommunications and logistics industries. Rentsch is a member of the American National Standards Institutes (ANSI) Board of Directors and has chaired the ANSI ISO Forum and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 20 for Aircraft and Space Vehicles. Currently, Rentsch is leading AIA’s efforts to establish an A & D

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

, and the multilingual support it offers. Itmay be ideal for educational institutions and businesses of all types and sizes. Popular users areTripAdvisor and Booking.com. However, it does not support HTML5 based courses and it isalso very expensive. Learning paths in LearnUpon are a bit cumbersome.BlackboardIt gives the students an LMS that will provide a flexible learning environment that is suitable forboth academic institutions and businesses. Throughout the courses, it engages the students with arange of social and combined learning features. It has the advantages of use with a mobileapplication such as iOS and Android and it integrates with social channels and videoconferencing tools easily. However, it has the disadvantages of having