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Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Lee Heyman, United States Military Academy; Wenli Huang, U.S. Military Academy; Guangming Xie, Peking University; Pongpat Taephanitcharoen, United States Military Academy

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Electrical and Computer

purpose of theprogram is for our students to conduct collaborative engineering projects together with thestudents at Chinese universities. We hope, through living in China and interacting with Chinesestudents, our students will be immersed in Chinese culture; gain regional experiences, andperform in a multi-lingual environment. The students are chosen from majors in electricalengineering, computer science, or information technology and they have had at least one year ofChinese language instruction. The average cost for the trip is about $3500.00 per student for atwo week trip. This trip is longer than necessary for competing in the competition, but givesstudents more time to explore a foreign culture. Costs could be slightly reduced by

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Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jan Cowan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kirsten Hill, IUPUI Student; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

Paper ID #5931Adaptive Re-Use: The Architecture of Re-Purposing Existing ObjectsDr. David Jan Cowan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Cowan is the director of the Architectural Technology and Visualization Program at Indiana Univer- sity Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). He is also the associate chair of the Engineering Technology Department. He has degrees in Art Education, Visual Arts and Sustainable Architecture. He is a LEED AP. Research/teaching interests are in: post-disaster reconstruction, BIM (Building Information Model- ing), architectural visualization, sustainable community and

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Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kari Wold, University of Virginia; Stephanie Moore Ph.D., University of Virginia

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International

Paper ID #6464The Impact of Role-Playing Simulations on Global Competency in an OnlineTransnational Engineering CourseMs. Kari Wold, University of Virginia Kari Wold is a doctorate student at the University of Virginia focusing on instructional technology in engineering education. She has published in and has presented on engineering education, international education, writing for English language learners, blended learning, and online learning. Wold’s primary interests focus on global education and methods of online instruction. She has degrees in journalism and economics from the University of Minnesota as well as a

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"Best" of BED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J Rust, Western New England University; Andrew Wellesley Browne, Harvard Medical School, University of Southern California

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Biomedical

engineering activities for high school students. In 2009, he joined the faculty of Western New England University as an assistant professor of Biomedical Engineering. He currently teaches undergraduate courses in bioinstrumentation, physiology, circuit analysis, lab-on-a- chip, and global health. He also serves as the faculty advisor for the Engineering World Health (EWH) Club, and is a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). His research interests involve the development of point-of-care medical technologies, including bioinstrumentation for use in low-resource settings.Dr. Andrew Wellesley Browne, Harvard Medical School, University of Southern California

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Capstone Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Justin J Henriques, James Madison University; Daniel Devon Imholte

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Design in Engineering Education

. Dr. Nagel joined the James Madison University after completing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. He has a B.S. from Tri-State University (now Trine University) and a M.S. from the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology), both in mechani- cal engineering. Dr. Nagel has performed research with the United States Army Chemical Corps, General Motors Research and Development Center, and the United States Air Force Academy. His research in- terests are in the area of conceptual design and engineering design education. Specifically, Dr. Nagel’s research activities include understanding customer needs, the use functional and process modeling to

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Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #5924Development of a Multidisciplinary Summer Research Program for Commu-nity College Students in Science and EngineeringDr. Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley Dr. Sharnnia Artis is the Education and Outreach Director for the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science, a NSF-funded Science and Technology Center at the University of California, Berkeley. She oversees programs to recruit and retain underrepresented students in science and engineering and science and also outreach to pre-college students to introduce them to the exciting career opportunities in science and engineering. Dr

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Communication and Engineering Careers: Motivating Our Students

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John C. Anderson, Northwestern University; David W. Gatchell, Northwestern University; Barbara Shwom, Northwestern University; Stacy Benjamin, Segal Design Institute; John Andrew Lake, Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

biomedical engineering and mechanical engi- neering at Northwestern University. In addition, he is Director of the Manufacturing and Design Engi- neering (MaDE) Program within the Segal Design Institute. Prior to joining NU, David was a research professor and instructor in the biomedical engineering department at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Boston University and A.B. in physics from Bowdoin College.Dr. Barbara Shwom, Northwestern University Dr. Barbara Shwom is professor of Instruction in Writing at Northwestern University, where she holds appointments in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the

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Best of DEED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley

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Design in Engineering Education

informal learning environments and educational technologies. She currently conducts research with the Lawrence Hall of Science on their engineering exhibits and works to improve the facilitation and design of the exhibits. Her research fo- cuses on how science center visitors engage and tinker at engineering activities and the impacts of these open-ended tinkering activities in terms of STEM learning and engineering understanding. Page 23.752.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Ingenuity Lab: Making and Engineering through Design

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K-12 Professional Development I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Julie Steimle, University of Cincinnati; Howard E. Jackson, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Cincinnati Evaluation Services Center. Dr. Maltbie has a doctorate in Educational Foundations with a specialization in social and cognitive as- pects of education and a bachelor of science in Chemical Engineering. She has coordinated evaluations for numerous projects related to K-20 education, educational technology, and STEM education. Dr. Maltbie has been the evaluator for numerous NSF funded projects (including ITEST, CCLI, NUE, IEECI, IMD, BPC, GK-12 Fellows, RET, STEP and MSP programs). Page 23.1263.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 “Training Secondary

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado Boulder; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #6885Collaborative Research: Integration of Conceptual Learning throughout theCore Chemical Engineering Curriculum – Year 2Dr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Dr. Milo Koretsky is a professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel faculty fellow and has won awards for his work in

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Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Nathan Dunn, University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab; Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg; Sherry McKibben, IURDC, University of Idaho

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Architectural

design, architecture and site technologies. As a board member for Idaho Smart Growth, member of the Urban Land Institute, US Green Building Council, the American Institute of Architects, McKibben works to promote sustainability and is a devoted public speaker on these subjects. McKibben has a B.Arch. from the University of Oregon, a M.Arch. degree from Yale University, and is U.S. Green Building Council LEED accredited. Page 23.1307.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Building Performance Simulation to Teach High Performance and

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Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

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Design in Engineering Education

process against the set goals and or performance criteria.In relation to solid modeling, student learning outcome k focuses, among other tools, on theability of students to use specialized engineering software2: 1. in classroom work guided by the instructor. 2. in assignments without help of the instructor. 3. in design projects where students make an appropriate choice of the tool. Projects are evaluated on efficient use of the software, expression of correct geometry, and capturing design intent.Our mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology programs use student datafrom a sophomore level class where solid modeling is a primary component to assess andmeasure our students’ performance particularly

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University; Mary Staehle, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #7713Organizing the curriculum: introducing engineering principles through biomed-ically related experiments: Module DevelopmentDr. Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University Dr. Stephanie Farrell is an associate professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. She ob- tained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1996. Prior to joining the faculty at Rowan in 1998, she was an assistant professor of Chemical Engineering and ad- junct professor of Biomedical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Farrell has made significant contributions to engineering education

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University; Joshua Gisemba Bagaka's, Cleveland State University; Matthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Manoochehr Zoghi P.E., California State University, Fresno; Philip W. Johnson, University of Alabama; Tara L. Cavalline, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #5930Results from Implementation and Assessment of Case Studies in the Engi-neering CurriculumDr. Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University Dr. Norbert J. Delatte, Jr., P.E., is professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cleveland State University. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from The Citadel in 1984, a master’s degree in Civil Engineering from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1996. He served for eleven years in the United States Army as an officer in the Corps of

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #6953A Longitudinal Study of Student Performance in an Elective Applied DigitalSignal Processing CourseDr. Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University Roger Green received the B.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1992, 1994, and 1998, respectively. During his Ph.D. studies, he also obtained a graduate minor in statistics. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at North Dakota State University, where he teaches courses in signals and systems, digital

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Computers in Education (CoED) Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fred W DePiero, California Polytechnic State University

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Computers in Education

ofthis paper for their helpful suggestions.Bibliography[1] Chickering, A., and Z. Gamson, “Seven Principles for Good Practice,” AAHE Bulletin, Vol. 39, ED282 491, March 1987.[2] DOE Report, Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis andReview of Online Learning Studies, 2009.[3] Waldorf, D. J., and Schlemer, L. T., "The Inside-Out Classroom: A Win-Win-Win Strategy forTeaching with Technology", Computers in Education Journal, 3 (1) 2012. Page 23.1398.14[4] www.coursera.org[5] www.edx.org[6] www.udacity.org[7] Sheppard, S. D., et al., Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field, Carnegie/Jossey-Bass

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Motivation and Self-Efficacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Melendy Ph.D., George Fox University

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Educational Research and Methods

worked as an Engineer and Research Intern at Burelbach Industries, Hewlett-Packard Corporation, and Mitsubishi Silicon America. From 1997 to 1998 he worked as a full-time Instructor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, OR. From 1998 to 2006 he worked as a full-time Instructor at Heald Institute of Technology in Portland, OR where he taught classes in Electronics Engineering Technology, General Physics and Mathematics. He went on to join the faculty at George Fox University in 2006 where he became an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering. In 2008 he received the Ph.D. degree in Applied Mathematics and Mathematics Education Research from Oregon State University

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Assessment of Student Learning 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Jane Grigg, Clemson University; Jennifer Van Dyken, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Beshoy Morkos

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Educational Research and Methods

motivation affects student learning. She is also involved in projects that utilize Tablet PCs to enhance and assess learn- ing, and incorporating engineering into secondary science and math classrooms. Her education includes a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Vermont, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Bioengineering from Clemson University.Dr. Beshoy Morkos Beshoy Morkos is a newly appointed assistant professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. Dr. Morkos was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Engineer- ing & Science Education at Clemson University performing NSF funded research on engineering student motivation and its effects on persistence and

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Robots and K-12 Computer Applications

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Laut, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Computers in Education

. Page 23.583.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Exposing Middle School Students to Robotics and Engineering through LEGO and Matlab1. Introduction Use of robotics in the K-12 environment is becoming increasingly common to introducestudents to educational and career opportunities in engineering and technology fields.1 Moreover,several recent studies2—4 have shown the effectiveness of robotics-based, hands-on science andmath lessons vis-à-vis traditional classroom instructional practices. A wheeled mobile robotprovides not only a compelling hook to engage students’ interest, it also brings a new meaning toclassroom math and science concepts by connecting them to

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven W Villachica, Boise State University; Anthony Wayne Marker, Boise State University; Donald Plumlee, Boise State University; Linda Huglin; Amy Chegash, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #6659The Arrows in Our Backs: Lessons Learned Trying to Change the Engineer-ing CurriculumDr. Steven W Villachica, Boise State University Dr. Steven Villachica is an associate professor of Instructional and Performance Technology (IPT) at Boise State University. His research interests focus on leveraging expertise in the workplace in ways that meet organizational missions and business goals. He is currently working on an NSF grant to increase engineering faculty adoption of evidence-based instructional practices [NSF #1037808: Engineering Ed- ucation Research to Practice (E2R2P)]. A frequent author and

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...by Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University - Teacher Education and Leadership; Emma R. Smith, Utah State University; Daniel L Householder, Utah State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

education at allgrade levels in public schools. This model was adopted and recommended by the NationalCenter for Engineering and Technology Education as an appropriate model for describing K-12engineering activity. 10 The following section briefly reviews Hynes et al.’s model of K-12engineering design processes and reviews the available literature on what is known about howadolescents approach each stage of the design process.Step 1: Identify and define problems. Clients oftentimes identify problems for the engineerswhom they hire, describing their problems or needs with varying degrees of specificity while attimes leaving several aspects of the problem unstated. 17 Although adolescents “are capable ofidentifying a need or a problem in a given

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FPD 2: Retention

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert P. Schroeder, University of Alaska Anchorage; Linda P. Lazzell, University of Alaska Anchorage

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First-Year Programs

Education and Early Development. The Graduate Success component is funded through theAlfred P. Sloan Foundation. ANSEP Longitudinal ModelThe ANSEP longitudinal model engages a group of more than 100 private corporations,philanthropic organizations, state and federal agencies, universities, high schools, and middleschools. The objective is to effect a systemic change in the hiring patterns of IndigenousAmericans in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) byincreasing the number of individuals on a career path to leadership in STEM fields.It is widely accepted that the United States has fallen behind in producing the science andengineering talent necessary to maintain its technological

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Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Mariana Archibold, CONEAUPA

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International

efforts are beingcontinued under the OAS Ministers of Science and Technology’s Plan of Action of Panama,working Group 2: Human Resources. Other organizations interested in joining the efforts shouldcontact the Office of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Organization of AmericanStates.Bibliography1. Andersen, A., 2004. Preparing engineering students to work in a global environment to co-operate, tocommunicate and to compete. European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 29, No. 4, 549-558, Taylor andFrancis Ltd., London, UK,.2. Global Engineering Excellence. Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany; Eidgenössische TechnischeHochschule Zürich, Switzerland; Georgia Institute of Technology, USA; Massachusetts Institute of Technology,USA

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Laboratory Experiences in Mechanical, Materials and Thermal Systems

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R Veazie P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

required curriculum for upper-levelundergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees in the science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) fields. These laboratory experiments usually involve materials and/ormaterial properties that were designed to establish a level of specification and implementationmethodology. However, often these laboratory experiments were developed for well definedsystems in controlled environments in order to take advantage of limited resources such asexpensive materials, laboratory space and testing supplies. Material systems that incorporate adependence on more than one parameter for processing and subsequent characterization pose asignificant problem in that the experiment designer may not possess the

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob P. Moore, Virginia Tech; Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech; Chris North, Virginia Tech; Aditya Johri, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #7306Promoting Conceptual Understanding in Engineering Statics Through theUse of Adaptive Concept MapsJacob P. Moore, Virginia Tech Jacob Moore is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.Dr. Christopher B. Williams, Virginia TechChris North, Virginia TechDr. Aditya Johri, Virginia Tech Dr. Johri is an assistant professor of Engineering Education, Computer Science (courtesy), and Industrial and Systems Engineering (courtesy) at Virginia Tech. He studies the use of information and commu- nication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge sharing, with a focus on cognition in

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander Ganago, University of Michigan; Hongwei Liao

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Electrical and Computer

electrical engineering.” “Yes, everything we learned will be useful for control systems.”Others are very general: “Yes. Knowledge of basic electrical engineering concepts is very important in a career in aerospace engineering.” “Technology is so reliant on electronics, having taken this class I feel much more prepared to take on many different engineering feats.”In hindsight, students realize the usefulness of EE learning for their past projects: “Yes. Simply learning more about electrical circuits would have helped a lot when I was on the Formula Hybrid team.” “I took a lab last year where circuit building and soldering would've been very useful. If I'm going to be putting together flight

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremiah J. Neubert, University of North Dakota; Deborah Worley, University of North Dakota; Naima Kaabouch, University of North Dakota; Mohammad Khavanin, Professor of Mathematics at University of North Dakota

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Mathematics

below.ModulesEach module contains two real world engineering problems that can be solved using conceptsfrom calculus. The problems appeal to a broad, diverse group of students. Specifically, theproblems emphasize the ways in which engineers improve society in a direct and observable way.These topics include how engineers are improving living conditions in underdeveloped countries,and creating the technology needed to generate inexpensive, green energy.The module problems are constructed so that students with no engineering background can solvethem. Each begins with a brief description of the problem and the background informationneeded to solve it, followed by two to five questions that guide students though the problemsolving process. It is important to

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremiah J. Neubert, University of North Dakota; Deborah Worley, University of North Dakota; Naima Kaabouch, University of North Dakota; Mohammad Khavanin, University of North Dakota

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

program was mutuallybeneficial to the mentees and mentors.IntroductionRecently President Barack Obama spoke on the importance of engineers as innovators that growthe economy1. In this same speech the President talked about the fact that less than 60% ofstudents seeking undergraduate degrees in engineering persist to graduation. This fact was usedto highlight the need for federal support for programs aimed at reforming science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. This comes as little surprise to engineeringeducators who have been working for decades to identify and address the reasons students leavethe STEM disciplines2,3.Much of the research on increasing persistence in engineering focuses on freshmen studentsbecause most

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Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Ferris, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

2020.5Regionally, three of the large employers of power engineers, Portland General Electric (PGE),PacifiCorp and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), project short-term, 2015-2020,retirement percentages on the order of 60% or greater (Table 1). 6, 7 In addition, technological,regulatory and political changes are resulting in increased investment in power systems planningand capital investment, further driving the demand for power engineers.Table 1 Eligible and projected retirements of engineers in 2015 and 2020 at the two local investor owned utilitiesand BPA; data collected by the Oregon and SW Washington Energy Consortium, of which PGE, PacifiCorp and BPAare members. Current Eligible for Projected to

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FPD 2: Retention

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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First-Year Programs

toward Computer and Information Technology, which is different from my original plan to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. Student 3 My initial desired was in architecture, but the institution did not offer architecture major. I’m having difficulties in calculus 1, and realized that engineering is probably not the career for me. Will switch from engineering to psychology; everybody tells me I would be a great therapist. Student 4 I like engineering and respect those who can maintain everything, but I cannot continue in this major. I cannot handle a calculus 1 course. Will switch to Russian, which is a major based around my second language. Student 5 I