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AB Shafaye; Rafic Bachnak

  An Internship Program that Promotes Student Success in Engineering and Engineering Technology AB Shafaye and Rafic Bachnak School of Science, Engineering, and Technology Penn State HarrisburgAbstract - STEM education has been given much attention in recent years. A major concern,however, is that success rates in U.S. colleges and universities are still low. While a number offactors affect student success, active learning approaches such as research and internshipexperiences, hands-on experimentation and projects, challenged-based instruction and problemsolving, and peer

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George Tremberger; Vazgen Shekoyan; Sunil Dehipawala; Rex Taibu; David Lieberman; Tak Cheung

Improving learning motivation through physics lessons that include relationships between science technology and society for engineering and technology students George Tremberger, Vazgen Shekoyan, Sunil Dehipawala, Rex Taibu, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics DepartmentAbstractIt was reported last year that learning motivation could be traceable to a genetic origin and thatSTEM attrition among college students when compared with other majors such as business is aconsiderably large 48%. Faced with an open admission policy in a community college setting,an attempt to improve retention was implemented with

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Orla Smyth LoPiccolo

The Benefits of Incorporating a Service Learning Project into an Engineering Technology Course at Farmingdale State College Orla Smyth LoPiccolo, M. Arch, PDip (CM), CPHD, Architect, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture and Construction Management, Farmingdale State College, State University of New YorkAbstract:From 2009 to 2015, 208 Construction Design students at Farmingdale State College havecompleted a service learning project for 7 community partners and 51 buildings were visited,sketched, measured, photographed and drawn as existing condition drawings with energyefficient retrofit details using computer drafting programs

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Vazgen Shekoyan; Sunil Dehipawala; Kimberly Riegel; George Tremberger; David Lieberman; Tak Cheung

Assessing critical thinking aspects involving cause and effect inquiry in the teaching of physics for engineering and technology students Vazgen Shekoyan, Sunil Dehipawala, Kimberly Riegel, George Tremberger, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics DepartmentAbstractThe subject of cause and effect analysis is an important part of the foundation of epistemology.In this study, the assessment of critical thinking has been implemented in the teaching ofintroductory physics curricula required for technology and engineering students. In addition tothe accepted critical thinking criteria, which include

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Benito Mendoza

On Using Simulators and a Hybrid Approach for an Internetworking Technology Course Benito Mendoza | bmendoza@citytech.cuny.edu Department of Computer Engineering Technology New York City College of TechnologyThis paper presents an implementation of a hybrid course in advanced computer networksfocused on internetworking technologies. Professional networking equipment is expensive andsetting up a big enough networking laboratory can be costly. To overcome this problem, thecourse makes use of online and offline computer networks simulators that help the students topractice the concepts and skills required to obtain a

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Linda S. Hirsch

Introducing Young Girls to Engineering through Summer Enrichment Programs Linda S. Hirsch, Ed. D. Center for Pre-College Programs New Jersey Institute of Technology University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 linda.s.hirsch@njit.eduAbstract – Women occupy nearly half the total United States workforce, but unfortunately onlyabout 25% of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering (STEM) professionals arewomen, with less than 10% being women of color. Research has shown that providing girls witha positive STEM-related experience in middle school

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Suzanne Keilson

2 Fuel car 1 1 Paper tower 2 Pumpkin Catapult 1 1Some further details about experiences that students mentioned include the following: • One or two students had multiple experiences. Most only had a single experience that might be called engineering-related. • One student mentioned a technology program in middle school, • Two mentioned computer programming in high school • One mentioned a technology program in high school. • One student participated in the national FIRST Robotics program. • One student participated in the national Project Lead The Way program. • About 35% of the

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Rajarajan Subramanian; Grady F. Mathews IV

, ConstructionMethods, Construction Project Management, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics, PlaneSurveying, Chemistry and Physics need laboratories to teach effectively. Spring 2016 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, April 8-9, 2016 GWULaboratory sessions should be taught in conjunction with corresponding classroom lessons sostudents can relate course materials to real world applications. For the courses studied in this paper,it can be seen that the disadvantages of using online courses in Civil Engineering outweigh anyadvantages. Often times, students should work in a team climate to achieve success in variousprojects that they may have to undertake in the real world. As online education advances, it is aconcern that technology will

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Oludare Owolabi

face class devoid of some of these activities. Itencompasses methodologies that are not only sustainable and scalable, but can be easily adoptedin any university in teaching engineering online classes.References[1] Schmieder, E. J. (2008). “The Tool to Interact with and Control Your Online Classroom Environment”. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning Vol. 5. No. 3 pp 39-50.[2] Sarder, M. B. (2014). “Improving Student Engagement in Online Courses”. Proceeding 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis IN, June 15-18, 2014.[3] U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning

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Oludare Owolabi

learningexperientially-hands-on, inquiry-based and project-oriented. Experiential learning connectscontents to real-world applications and integrates technology and 21st Century Skills(Partnership for a Skilled Workforce: http://www.pswinc.org/technology/pipelinechallenge.htm).The paper demonstrates that field experiential learning pedagogy adopted in an EngineeringMechanics course fosters direct experience on hands on experience in which students are able toapply Science, Technology, Engineering skills to real life situations. Engineering Mechanics is acourse that is been taken by all the students in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering andCivil Engineering at Morgan State University. In the past many students find it difficult to passpartly because

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Adekola Owolabi

innovation andcompetitiveness will not be too appealing to engineering firms. It is heartwarming to see thatsucceeding business models to the Business Model Canvas, among which is the Innovationcanvas have come to quickly fill the gap and are expected to help develop other valuable modelsto enhance ability of engineering firms to operate better and make more money.References [1] Pekuri, A. (2015). “The Role Of Business Models nn Construction Business Management, University of Oulu Graduate School”. University of Oulu, Faculty of Technology, Acta Univ. Oul. C 527, 2015 [2] Petre, M. (2003). “Disciplines of innovation in engineering design. In N. Cross and E. Edmonds (eds) Expertise in Design”. Design Thinking Research Symposium 6

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Lance Hoffman; Rachelle Heller; Costis Toregas

Exploring Ways to Give Engineering Cybersecurity Students a Stronger Policy and Management Perspective Lance Hoffman, The George Washington University - lanceh@gwu.edu Rachelle Heller The George Washington University- sheller@gwu.edu Costis Toregas The George Washington University - toregas1@gwu.edu (Primary)Abstract:This paper describes lessons learned teaching cybersecurity classes in a cross-disciplinary cybersecurity scholarship program at the George WashingtonUniversity that has been successfully completed by over six dozen students in tenmajors. The majority of the students have obtained master’s degrees in computerscience, but almost half have been from other disciplines

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William E Kelly

  The UN Post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals: Next Steps   William E Kelly  Adjunct faculty member, Sustainability  Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering  George Mason University   The United Nations (UN)  Post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals became effective January  1​1, 2016.​  The UN Division of Sustainable Development works with nine major groups to facilitate outreach, engagement and information sharing; engineering is part of the Science & Technology

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Ralph C. Tillinghast; Edward A. Petersen

outreachprograms will be presented. The organizational structure and method of operation will also bediscussed, including impact on organization employees, organizational structure philosophiesutilized, and the 10, 20, 30 40 rule that have enabled the organization to provide balancedoutreach at all grade levels. Lessons learned will also be presented. The overall purpose of thispaper is to document what a large STEM outreach organization may look like, so that otherorganizations can gain insight for their growth or sustainability.Index Terms - Active Learning; Classroom; Education, Engineer; Invention; Innovation; Science;STEM; Outreach; Picatinny Arsenal; Volunteering; WorkshopsI. IntroductionThe importance of conducting Science, Technology, Engineering

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Sadan Kulturel-Konak; Abdullah Konak

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)programs have embraced concepts, such as “innovation”, “entrepreneurship”, “socialentrepreneurship”, and “humanitarian engineering.” Creative problem solving is about beinginsightful and recognizing connections among concepts; some of which may appear unrelated.Unlike analytical thinking, creative problem solving relies on flexible and dynamic mentalprocesses using the whole brain1. Therefore, creative problem solving demands divergence fromthe usual patterns of thinking, and it is accomplished most effectively within a team. The STEMdisciplines seek to solve the World’s problems with a well-rounded education and motivation byaddressing challenges through the brainstorming of solutions

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Julius J. Marpaung; Jeff Burke; Josh Weibling

Bringing the Classics Back To the Classroom to Enhance Learning Experience Julius J. Marpaung, Jeff Burke, Josh Weibling Electrical and Computer Engineering Department University of Houston This paper outlines the use of Matlab, a 7-segment display and an LED matrix to create a game that enhances students’ hands-on experience in classroom. We hope that this new idea will make the class better and fun for students. Corresponding Authors: Julius Marpaung, julius.marpaung@central.uh.edu; Jeff Burke, jeff.burke@uh,.edu; Josh Weibling, jjweibling@uh.edu Introduction/Background

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Jeffrey Birou; Alistar Erickson-Ludwig; Mira Olson; Kevin Scoles

 critical thinking and reasoned problem solving to any situation to produce tangible and measurable results. This is achieved through special courses, integration of curriculum, seminars, and specialized co­op opportunities that are directed at developing the next generation of technological leaders.   2​ 3​Engineering Projects in Community Service​  (EPICS) at Drexel​  is a program that aims to provide students with professional skills and volunteer opportunities, provide faculty with a bridge to link their academic expertise with civic engagement, support community building between the University and local non­profit community organizations, and provide community partners with

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2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Jinmyun Jo

behavior of these materials were analyzed during FSW in terms oftemperature measurements. Both research and design components were included in the researchprojects, and the latter component was required by the senior design course.1. Introduction College of Engineering and Technology (CET) of Virginia State University requires seniorstudents to take senior design courses as part of the graduation requirements. Almost all of thesenior students work on industry-related design projects for the senior design projects becausethe design process should be included as a requirement of senior design course1. Further, thesenior design project coordinator and the project advisors examine whether the project meets thedesign requirements as well as ABET's

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2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Abdullah Konak; Sadan Kulturel-Konak

, but not to technical deficiencies inthese teams.2,3 Therefore, educating our graduates as effective team members is as important asproviding them with advance technical knowledge and skills.In the last two decades, academic institutions have put significant efforts toward enhancing theircurricula for providing their students with teamwork skills along with technical ones. As aresult, teamwork has become very common in engineering and technology programs. Theaccreditation boards, such as the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET),also require evidences that students are actually acquiring teamwork skills. However, theassessment of teamwork skills like all professional skills is challenging. Unlike technical skills,which can

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Paul Azzi; Conor Sheridan; Matt Spadafora; Chung Hyuk Park; Myounghoon Jeon; Ayanna M. Howard

Music-Based Emotion and Social Interaction Therapy for Children with ASD Using Interactive Robots Paul Azzi1, Conor Sheridan1, Matt Spadafora1, Chung Hyuk Park1 (PI) 1 Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, The George Washington University, DC {pazzi, conorsheridan, mspad3, chpark}@gwu.edu Myounghoon Jeon2 (PI), Ayanna M. Howard3 (Senior Consultant) 2 Department of Cognitive and Learning Science, School of Sciences and Arts, Michigan Technological University 3 School of Electrical and Computer Science, College of

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Rachael Bevill; Srineil Nizambad; Chung Hyuk Park; Myounghoon Jeon; Ayanna M. Howard

), ​ Ayanna M. Howard​ (Senior Consultant)  2​ Department of Cognitive and Learning Science, School of Sciences and Arts,   Michigan Technological University  3​ School of Electrical and Computer Science, College of Engineering, Georgia Institute of  Technology  Abstract​ — It is known that children with autism have difficulty with emotional communication. As the population of children with autism increases, it is crucial we create effective therapeutic programs that will improve their communication skills. We present an interactive robotic system that delivers emotional and social behaviors for multi­sensory therapy for children with autism spectrum

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Gabriel Parmer; Rahul Simha; Chris Toombs; Poorvi Vora; Timothy Wood

component. The course features manyelements including: design and software engineering, writing for broad audiences, oralpresentations, staged development of the student product, use of modern software tools, andcontact with alumni to bridge students towards their future work environments. Two types ofdata have shaped the lessons learned: formal focus groups conducted with each class of seniordesign students, and informal feedback from well-meaning alumni. The interesting conclusion isthat the very features seniors tend to complain about – design, writing and oral presentation – arethe ones alumni report as the most valuable.1.0 IntroductionCapstone courses in American higher education are thought to date back to the 1850’s, whencolleges like

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Sunil Dehipawala; Vazgen Shekoyan; George Tremberger; M. Chantale Damas; Alexei Kisselev; David Lieberman; Tak Cheung

projects for engineering and technology students. Thehypothesis of integrating teaching topics to enhance undergraduate research experience inSynchrotron based X-ray absorption EXAFS for corrosion study and ElectroencephalographyEEG application project has been studied. Spring 2016 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, April 8-9, 2016 GWUII. Electrostatics analogy of EXAFS Local Energy EnvironmentGiven a sample, the EXAFS technique can be used to study the local environment of an elementinside the sample. For example, the oxidation state of Fe, important for corrosion studies 2, 3,can be deduced from EXAFS data. The electron energy levels of an atom are affected by thelocal electric potential energy with contributions from the nearby

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Eileen Haase PhD; Harry Goldberg

demonstrations, team based learning, formative assessments through “clicker questions”,simulations, peer instruction, informal and formal group discussion, case studies, and a variety ofonline resources. A majority (93%) of students believed they benefitted from this approach, aview that was supported quantitatively: 90% of the 126 students enrolled in the course attendedclass even though each lecture was available on-line.BackgroundThe Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering (BME) course Molecules and Cells is taughtprimarily to sophomore students in BME. For most students, it is their first challenging BMEcourse, combining both biochemistry and cell biology with quantitative analysis. From thefaculty’s perspective, Molecules and Cells has the added