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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Deborah A. Moore-Russo Ph.D., University at Buffalo, SUNY; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy W. Simpson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Wei Chen, Northwestern University; David W. Gatchell, Northwestern University; Steven B. Shooter, Bucknell University; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Education and co-director of the VT Engineering Communication Center (VTECC). She received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Chicago and an M.A. and B.A. in English from the University of Georgia. Her research interests include interdis- ciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a National Science Foun- dation CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios for graduate students to promote professional identity and reflective practice. Her teaching emphasizes the

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Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy W. Simpson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Marcus Shaffer, Penn State Architecture; Elisha Clark Halpin, Penn State University, School of Theatre, Dance Program; Amy Dupain Vashaw, Center for the Performing Arts @ Penn State; Dorothy H. Evensen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

bothsurprised and delighted by the impact of the event and their project.Finally, one thing that all of the students suffered from on this capstone project was a lack offoresight. The design project was structured so that faculty research and pre-project prep wouldguide/facilitate the work, not dictate the final results. This working method allowed for a greatdegree of student input (far greater than any other capstone deign project), but it also meant thatstudents were operating with reserved confidence and expectations. In the end, there was a gooddegree of original/inventive design, but stereotypes of engineers and artists prevailed. Theengineering students craved structure and focus, and the architecture and dance students sawstructure and focus as

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Multidisciplinary Learning, Evaluation, and Assessment

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

University to assessthe impact of the Collaborative Engineering Program on its cohort of students.1.1 Research QuestionsThe long-term goal of this research is to improve understanding of how students become proficient atinterdisciplinary design for the purpose of creating better curricula to develop graduates with those skills.To facilitate this goal, the primary research method used was to observe engineering students from boththe Collaborative Engineering Program and not in the program working on interdisciplinary design teamson an engineering design activity. It uses a mixed-methods approach to address two main objectives,interdisciplinary collaboration and engineering design, by addressing two high level research questions.Research Question 1

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Online Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily A Hildebrand, Arizona State University ; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University; Caroline J Harrison, Arizona State University

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Computers in Education

an OLE can influence thestudent learning experience2. Further, poor design and usability have been found to lead to highrates of attrition3,4. These findings are not surprising given that OLEs are highly variable in termsof accessibility, formatting, and levels of user control. While much of the literature is calling forthe development of design guidance2,5,6,7,8, there is still much to learn about best practices whenit comes to designing for optimal usability in OLEs, and it is not yet known what works best9,10.With a field that is fast paced and continually changing to meet educational needs, the researchto validate best practices has not caught up, creating the fear that “today’s best practices maysoon be embedded in antiquated technology

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FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Laura Darrah, Residence Life, Western Michigan University; Paul V. Engelmann, Western Michigan University; Cynthia Halderson, Western Michigan University; Bryan W. Thumme, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University

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First-Year Programs

. The project expanded in 2012 toinvolve a larger group, which resulted in more complicated logistics and longer planning. A keyto success is when everyone is invested in the outcome of student success, and the end result is anear-perfect hybrid of best practices and new ideas.Conclusion and Future WorkBy leveraging the expertise and resources of Student Affairs through joint planning andimplementation, CEAS is able to implement support services in close proximity to wherestudents live. Preliminary results of the three research pilot projects show the added value ofcollaboration to student success.Future work includes rethinking Engineering House since the community is relocating to anotherbuilding with significantly more space for fall

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Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremi S London, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #7714Key Aspects of Cyberlearning Resources with Compelling ResultsMrs. Jeremi S London, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jeremi S. London is a graduate student at Purdue University. She is pursing a Ph.D. in Engineering Edu- cation. In 2008, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue, and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue in 2013. Her research interests include: the use of cyber- learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education; assessing the impact of cyberlearning; and exploring ways computer simulations can be used to

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Product Development and Manufacturing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

for graduates mentioned above, it becameclear that a comprehensive overhaul of the curriculum was needed. Over a period ofapproximately two years, the new electronic systems engineering technology curriculum wascreated through a process that involved faculty retreats and multiple cycles of industry feedback.6Throughout the process, an emphasis was placed on ensuring graduates would have the tools andexperiences necessary to be successful in the electronics product and system developmentindustries. This includes design and project management as well as support elements such asapplications development, maintenance and test. Today, the new curriculum has four main areasof focus:  Embedded systems: Modern electronic products and systems are

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FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University; Steven R. Eisenbarth, Baylor University

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First-Year Programs

the case if the program had not beenavailable. The SAS program targeted specific areas of concern that had been previouslyidentified by researchers, and the results were strikingly positive for those students who weresuccessful in completing the program. Even though the program implemented many of theknown best practices, there was still a large portion of students who dropped from the STEMprogram or who failed to achieve their academic goals. Some part of the attrition can beattributed to the “normal” erosion experienced by all STEM programs as students becomedisenchanted or lose interest and change to a non-STEM major.There is at least anecdotal evidence that a contributing factor to a student’s failure or success canbe attributed to their

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technolog Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James P Cohoon, University of Virginia; J. McGrath Cohoon, University of Virginia; Luther A Tychonievich, University of Virginia; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants

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Computing & Information Technology

. Presentations are based onresearch-backed results and cover a variety of recruiting and classroom practices designed toreduce the impact of negative stereotypes and help with successful student outcomes. Pastparticipants report they have implemented practices suggested in the workshops and that doingso has increased their enrollment and the diversity of their classrooms. Page 23.1132.14The Tapestry Workshops program has demonstrated that a large benefit may be gained from therelatively small investment of a three-day workshop. High school computer science teachers areeager to learn how best to attract and retain more and more diverse students. By giving

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Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Katherine Watson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University; Thomas A. Wall, Georgia Institute of Technology; Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael O. Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). She also completed a teaching certificate and was actively involved with the Center for the En- hancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Georgia Tech. Her academic interests focus on two primary areas of sustainable transportation: (1) community-based design and planning and (2) strategic planning and policy development. Dr. Barrella is also interested in investigating how to best integrate these research interests into classroom and project experiences for her students.Mr. Thomas A. Wall, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Michael O. Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Michael Rodgers is a research professor in the Georgia

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Paul Henry Schimpf, Eastern Washington University; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; John J Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Brock U Dunlap, University of Texas, Austin; Ella R. Sargent, University of the Pacific

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

current focus of Dr. Wood’s research includes the development of robotic ground and air vehicle systems using innovative design techniques using cur- rent technology implementations, as well as futuristic projections. Dr Wood also publishes research on advances in the methodology for creative electromechanical systems design.Brock U Dunlap, University of Texas, Austin Brock Dunlap is currently a graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin studying active learning and prototyping methodology. He plans to graduate in May 2014 with a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in design and manufacturing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University.Ella

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Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Golebiowska; Giovanni Kelly II; Yassir M. Samra; James P Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

School of Business into the project from the Chemical EngineeringDepartment, a real-world analysis was performed. The process of producing biodiesel wasanalyzed not only by yield amount, but also for the feasibility of producing each product. Thiscollaboration was extremely beneficial on both sides. This is because an engineer can gain fromthe practical viewpoint of a business student, and a business student can gain from the technicalviewpoint of an engineer. Chemical engineering faculty can similarly partner with business students at their owninstitution. Mutually beneficial activities can stem from independent research projects such asthose described in this work, or incorporated into courses such as plant design where aneconomic

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Howard P Davis, Washington State University

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Biomedical

. As the number five cause of death in the United States, the safety of medicaldevices and practices must receive the highest attention of biomedical engineers. Engineers mustbe sensitized to the importance of safety issues, be prepared to recognize and evaluate safetyrisks, and be able to develop improved technologies and practices that reduce hazards.The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the research and educationarm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has launched a major effort toreduce safety risks in the workplace, including biomedical and healthcare settings. ThePrevention through Design (PtD) initiative seeks to prevent and control occupational injuries,illnesses, and fatalities by

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Novel Pedagogies 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Razi Nalim P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Manikanda K Rajagopal, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Robert J Helfenbein, Indiana University-IUPUI, School of Education

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Educational Research and Methods

partial strategy or in addition totraditional curriculum in engineering courses17-20.Projects are universally the ‘modus operandi’ of engineering practice. Projects are typically acomponent of engineering design courses, which are usually separate from engineering scienceand are more likely though not all at the upper level. As examples of research on project work,Dym et al21 present project-based learning as the favored model for teaching design, while Franket al22 present a freshman year introductory engineering course based on project work. PBL andproject work share some similarities such as being multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and self-directed, but the two approaches differ slightly in their focus and method of implementation24. InPBL

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Assessment of Student Learning 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Educational Research and Methods

they performed experimental research oncombustion of non-conventional bio-derived fuels for hybrid propellant rocket engines. Such aproject requires self-learning of new material on two-phased combustion and flows, chemicalthermodynamics, and analysis and research on current papers. As a result of this project,students are required to write a research report and submit and present the research paper atnational or international research conferences. Thus they get valuable skills and developcompetencies applicable in their future engineering practice and or graduate studies.Research Topics, or Open-Ended Design problems in Engineering DynamicsEngineering Dynamics is a sophomore level course at Central Connecticut State University(CCSU). The

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Activities and Assessment for “Awkward ABET Outcomes”

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

engineering.The catalog description states that the course “Examines how constraints and considerations such Page 23.1106.2as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, andsustainability influence engineering practice. How professional and ethical responsibility affectengineering. Places the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental,and societal context.” 1This course has no prerequisites, and is scheduled for convenience in the second semester of thesecond year of the curriculum. However, some students take it during the first year instead.Offering this course early in the

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The D/M/A of CE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel M. Dulaski, Northeastern University

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #6162Improving Students’ Capstone Experience with Community ParticipationDr. Daniel M. Dulaski, Northeastern University Dr. Daniel M. Dulaski, PE, joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Northeastern University in 2009. His research is primarily in transportation engineering which includes safety, roadway design, human factors, and sustainable transportation systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts. He is the academic advisor for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter, and the Institute of

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Engineering Identity 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Karen J McGaughey, Cal Poly State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Wickenden Award for the best paper in the Journal of Engineering Education and the 2011 Best Paper Award for the IEEE Transactions on Education. In Spring 2012, Dr. Lord spent a sabbatical at Southeast University in Nanjing, China teaching and doing research.Dr. Karen J McGaughey, Cal Poly State University Associate Professor Department of Statistics California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA Page 23.521.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Engineering Students’ Development as Lifelong LearnersAbstractIt is widely accepted that one goal of

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Assessment of Student Learning 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Audrey Briggs Champagne, University at Albany, SUNY; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

. She also has interests in the diffusion of effective educational interventions and practices.Prof. Audrey Briggs Champagne, University at Albany, SUNY Please note I am Professor EmeritaDr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University 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 in- terested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and

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Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed E. El-Sayed, Kettering University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Kettering University

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Design in Engineering Education

strategies for addressing environmental impact while still meeting design and economic requirements. 3. Conduct a material selection with a goal of reducing the environmental impact of a product and/or process while simultaneously reducing material costs. 4. Use appropriate tools to evaluate the environmental impact of a manufacturing process and recommend actions for reducing this impact and minimize production costs. 5. Propose design changes to a product to enhance recycling, reuse and/or remanufacturing capability with consideration of the economics of these activities. 6. Identify and apply best practices in promoting the environment in a corporate setting.”The six topical modules were introduced and integrated with

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Secondary (6-12) Outreach

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ethan Alexander Peritz, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Morgan M Hynes, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

availability. This project allows students to practice building whileexposing them to architectural design considerations without requiring them to build an actualmodel house. It is grounded in chemical frameworks, fostering a strong relationship betweenengineering and science.The semester continues with a larger, multidimensional project that places heavy emphasis onblueprinting and human factors of design. Students will design a one story, one bedroomapartment for someone with a physical disability. Students will have to research the servicesavailable for physical disabled people and determine which of those features are important for Page

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Issues of Outreach and Interest in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meagan C Pollock, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering

storytelling, paired with guided inquiry, notonly helps the Ambassadors connect their stories with the messages, but also allows them theopportunity to practice verbally making these connections through the act of telling their story.Research Question and GoalThe research question guiding this study is: Page 23.544.8What best practices can be drawn from the High Tech High Heels STEM Speaker’s Bureautraining workshops?The ultimate goal of this research is to propose a workshop model for training STEMAmbassadors, and to outline a research agenda for a STEM Ambassador network.MethodThe methodological design for this study is a single embedded case study

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Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Guerra, NASA Headquarters; Gloria A. Murphy, NASA; Lisa D. May, NASA Headquarters

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Systems Engineering

Lunabotics competitionrequires a paper to be submitted prior to the actual mining event. The systems engineeringscoring rubric requires that students demonstrate a variety of processes and practices—fromrequirements development to design reviews to trade studies, with professional engineers judgingthe submissions. University teams vie for the best systems engineering paper award, and theirpaper scores contribute to the grand prize score.This paper highlights the qualities of the winning systems engineering papers from the threeyears of the Lunabotics design challenge. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of systemsengineering demonstrated by the university teams, as well as compliance with the statedchallenge requirements. The paper also compares

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Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lupita D Montoya, University of Colorado, Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

for engineering undergraduate students. Dr. Knight’s research inter- ests are in the areas of retention, program evaluation and teamwork practices in engineering education. His current duties include the assessment and evaluation of the ITL Program’s hands-on undergraduate courses and K-12 engineering outreach initiatives. Page 23.772.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Integrating Engineering for Developing Communities into Engineering Education: A Case StudyAbstractThe present investigation is a case study of a first year design course with a survey and follow-upinterviews to assess

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New Trends in ECE Education II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Lisa G. Huettel, Duke University; Wayne T. Padgett, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kathleen E. Wage, George Mason University; John R. Buck, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

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Electrical and Computer

for faculty collaboration designed tobroaden the use of innovative practices in engineering classrooms. A recentrecommendation from the Innovation with Impact report called for increasing facultyawareness about effective teaching innovations as well increasing engagement inengineering courses (Jamieson & Lohmann, 2012). The focus of this research study is onhow small, long-term faculty groups can be used as a model to encourage suchinnovations and improvements in teaching. In addition to developing a faculty teachingdevelopment process, the project also involves the creation of sharable resources forinnovative teaching. While there are many general resources for teaching, we seek tocreate resources specifically for electrical and computer

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FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Claudia Elena Vergara, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Renée S DeGraaf M.A., Lansing Community College; Louise Paquette, Lansing Community College; Ruth Heckman, Lansing Community College; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Thomas F. Wolff P.E., Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

specific approaches to problem solving. Over the last decade, Dr. Sticklen has pursued engineering education research focused on early engineering with an emphasis on hybrid course design and problem-based learning; his current research is supported by NSF/DUE and NSF/CISE.Dr. Daina Briedis, Michigan State University Dr. Diana Briedis is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University and Assistant Dean for Student Advancement and Program Assessment in the College of Engineering. Dr. Briedis has been involved in several areas of education research including student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She is a co-PI on

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Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American

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Mechanical Engineering

and I2C sensors are part of an ongoing project that willbe incorporated to the system in the near future and in other courses.IntroductionMany engineering programs have been and continue to redesign their first- and second-yearcurriculum with strong hands-on components and/or design experiences to motivate studentlearning and increase student engagement and comprehension of fundamental engineeringprinciples3-11. Literature shows that there is a broad agreement that a strong freshman studentengagement is important for diverse student attraction, retention, and motivation. Specifically,research points to the need of emphasizing the relevance of studies to the real word1 as one ofthe key reasons STEM students decide to drop-out or transfer out

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FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University; Christine C Murphy, Clemson University Academic Success Center

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First-Year Programs

Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Helping Students find the Right Track: A Partnership for Student SuccessClemson University combines the benefits of a major, land-grant, science- and engineering-oriented research university with a strong commitment to quality teaching and individual studentsuccess. Clemson is a student-centered community characterized by high academic standards,inclusiveness, collaboration and a drive to excel1.The General Engineering (GE) Program at Clemson University is designed to introduce studentsto the various engineering disciplines from both an academic and professional prospective. Allengineering students at Clemson begin their academic journey as a general engineering

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Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pablo Biswas, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University

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Systems Engineering

23.710.3 Researchers found a positive correlation between homework activities and the class drop rate. Leone and Richards[20] found that homework plays a critical long-term role in the developmentof students’ achievement motivation in instructive practice. Homework provides students withtime and experience to develop positive beliefs about achievement, as well as strategies forcoping with mistakes, difficulties, and setbacks. The authors also argued that homework is a vitalmeans by which students can receive the training they need to become mature learners. Keith andCool[15] tested the influence of ability, time, quality of instruction, motivation, and academiccoursework on students' achievement, controlling for relevant background variables

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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

at Georgia Tech completing her Ph.D. research as part of the Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). She also completed a teaching certificate and was actively involved with the Center for the En- hancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Georgia Tech. Her academic interests focus on two primary areas of sustainable transportation: (1) community-based design and planning and (2) strategic planning and policy development. Dr. Barrella is also interested in investigating how to best integrate these research interests into classroom and project experiences for her students.Dr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University