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New ECE Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chung Hoon Lee, Marquette University; Susan C. Schneider, Marquette University; Trevor Thiess, Marquette University

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Electrical and Computer

Thiess, Marquette University Page 24.810.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Undergraduate Introduction to Micro-fabrication of Memristors AbstractIn Spring 2012, a pilot project to increase student exposure to nanotechnology was carried out inthe first electronic devices course in the electrical engineering program at our university.Students were given the opportunity to build and test memristors in the nano-electronics researchlaboratory under the supervision of their instructor. In this pilot project, 10% of the students inthe class

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Multidisciplinary Programs and Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

strategy currently employed for addressing assessment and eventualABET accreditation of the program. Each of these aspects is a great challenge for any newprogram, but due to the complexity and the interdepartmental multidisciplinary requirements of arobotics engineering program great care and effort was made to assure that the foundationalaspects of the program such as projects, research, and student learning were all complementaryto current and future success of the program. The author also discusses innovative approachesused in teaching within this program. The perspectives and impact of multidisciplinary designs,approaches, and experiences of the robotics engineering degree program on constituentsincluding students, faculty, administration

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DEED Melange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ang Liu, University of Southern California; Stephen Y. Lu, University of Southern California

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Design in Engineering Education

decision making process. As a result, they oftenexcel in developing student’s capability of “problem solving” for concept improvement and“decision making” for concept selection, respectively; while their practical effectiveness inaugmenting student’s skills of “questioning” for problem formulation and “reasoning” forconcept generation is often limited. Second, most of existing methods were not intended tosupport design as a structured social construction process, while in practice, projected-basedlearning is a common approach used in a great majority of design courses12. As a result, it is notunusual that a highly structured design method is often used by a team of student designers via acompletely ad-hoc manner.This paper aims to introduce two

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiwen Mao, Auburn University; Yingsong Huang, NetApp Inc.; Yihan Li, Auburn University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Undergraduate Wireless Engineering Curriculum Shiwen Mao1, Yingsong Huang2, and Yihan Li3Abstract – A software defined radio (SDR) is a modern radio communication system that can bereconfigured on-the-fly. In this paper, we describe a project on introducing SDR to the Bachelor ofWireless Engineering (BWE) curriculum at Auburn University. In particular, we focus on developing anSDR laboratory course based on the GNU Radio and Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP)platform. We describe the detailed lab course structure, compare it with existing approaches, and presentsample labs and results. A small scale assessment was conducted for the Spring 2013 offering withpositive student response observed.Keywords: Software defined

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Best of Computers in Education Division

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch P.E., Boise State University; Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Computers in Education

signal processing (DSP) have found that using hands-on ex- ercises for students can smooth the transition from theory to practical real-time DSP. However, before significant learning can begin using such exercises, students must build their confidence in the hardware and software platforms. When using audio signals, a “talk-through” project accomplishes this. For intro- ducing more complicated signals such as video, the authors propose the use of a “see-through” project. This paper provides a description of a see-through project on a high-performance real-time DSP plat- form, discusses how such a project can lead to better follow-on learning using more advanced projects, and provides some initial results of

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Laboratory Experiences with Signal Processing and Controls

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Constans, Rowan University; Mariaeugenia Salas Acosta; Krishan Kumar Bhatia, Rowan University; Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

for Engineering Education, 2014 Development and Implementation of a Control Strategy for a Hybrid Power Train System in a Classroom SettingAbstractThe project, a bench-scale hybrid electric powertrain system, is designed, analyzed andfabricated by students in six modules, starting in their sophomore year and culminating in theirfinal semester as seniors. This complex project has been selected in order to integrate the coremechanical engineering courses: Mechanical Design, Thermodynamics, System Dynamics andControl, and Fluid Mechanics. A bench-scale hybrid-electric vehicle powertrain has sufficientcomplexity to involve all Mechanical Engineering disciplines and the simplicity to be built bystudents over the course of five

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WIED: Pre-College Student Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerry Volcy, Spelman College

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Women in Engineering

  address   this,   rising   STEM   freshmen   admitted   to   the   college,   both   engineering   and  non-­‐engineering,   are   invited   to   participate   in   a   credit-­‐optional   introduction   to  engineering  course  administered  as  a  summer-­‐bridge  program.    The  central  component  of   the   program   is   a   six-­‐week,   hands-­‐on   engineering   module   where   students   are  challenged  to  complete  an  engineering  project.    For  the  past  two  summers,  the  authors  (who  are  also  the  designers  of  the  engineering  modules),  have  adopted  the  objective  of  creating   an   “Experientially   Correct   Introduction   to   Engineering”   (ECIE)   module.     ECIE   is  a   loosely   defined   designation

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Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dara R. Fisher, Harvard University; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sanjay E. Sarma, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

-curricularmultidisciplinary design program established in 19954. Through this program, student follow afive-stage approach to an engineering design project to respond to the needs of a communitypartner such as a museum, school, community center, or another service organization4. As aresult of participation in this program, students report that they develop skills in leadership,communication, and project planning, as well as an increased resolve to pursue a degree inengineering4. Other studies of engineering co-curricular service and development projects –such as Borg and Zitomer’s research on student solar water pump projects5 or Amadei,Sandekian, and Thomas’ model for undergraduate experience in sustainable humanitarianengineering design6 – have shown positive

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Design in the Curriculum

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John P. Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

to incorporatethe vastly growing types of various digital media being employed in engineering design.Additionally, only one copy of a paper notebook exists as compared to the ability to share anELN (or part of one) with the involved parties. Here we outline the processes used to implementthe ELN and initial student and faculty survey results comparing paper notebooks to an ELN.IntroductionOur Biomedical Engineering (BME) undergraduate students participate in real-world, client-based design projects throughout the curriculum in teams of four or five students.1 The designcurriculum is advised by up to 13 faculty members per semester, each overseeing up to fourteams. In these courses, from sophomore through senior year, the students not only

Conference Session

Capstone and Online Courses in Construction Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James W. Jones, Ball State University; Mike Mezo, Ball State University

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Construction

Paper ID #9499Capstone = Team Teaching + Team Learning + IndustryDr. James W. Jones, Ball State University Dr. James W. Jones is the Construction Management Program Director and an Associate Professor in Ball State University’s Department of Technology. He has taught in the areas of leadership and construction management for more than 10 years and has more than a decade of experience managing construction projects in both field and office environments.Mr. Mike Mezo, Ball State University Mr. Mike Mezo, AIA, is an Assistant Professor in Ball State University’s Department of Technology. He has taught courses from the

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Rowsome, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Seamus Gordon, University of Limerick

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

project in this study to see if student were aware and could handle their thinking.Wilson10 regards metacognition as knowledge and awareness of thinking processes andstrategies (together with the ability to evaluate and organize these processes). Brown7conducted many studies after Flavell on the comprehension of information or the problemsrelated to the understanding of information or the use of information when a clear definitionhas been given. Metacognition can be explained as individuals’ use of information whilethey are learning or fulfilling a task and a deliberate organization in cognitive processes.There are a few variations on the definition of metacognition, it is the belief of the author thatit can be to some extent left open to the

Conference Session

Models of community engagement practices

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill B. Elmore, Mississippi State University

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #9871Integrating Community Engagement, Freshman Chemical Engineering, andan AIChE Student ChapterDr. Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University Bill B. Elmore currently holds the Hunter Henry Chair and Associate Directorship in the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. In his twenty-fourth year of engineering education, Bill focuses on project-based learning at all levels of the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum and undergraduate research in energy and micro-scale reactor studies

Conference Session

Renewable Energy Topics

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler Dr., Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 24.877.5Figure 4. Seebeck TEG generator power specifications [18]Simulation and Implementation of TEG ModuleThe project team conducted a simulation for the TEG module using Solid Works Simulationsoftware tools [19]. Students gathered all the information from the TEG specification sheets.They then determined a test bed to implement the TEG unit in a real world environment, insteadof heating and cooling both sides of the TEG module artificially in the lab environment. TheHVAC unit used for the study was an operational unit that provides air conditioning to the mainlaboratory building classroom and office area. Students decided to use an Air Conditioner(HVAC) unit to test the TEG unit and do simulation according to the temperature

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Said El-Rahaiby, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Andres Tovar, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Systems Engineering

Notre Dame robotic players with a kicker andlinemen. The design and manufacturing project was carried out by a group of 25 IUPUIundergraduate students (from freshmen to senior) from three different disciplines: mechanical(eleven students), electrical (eight students), and computer engineering (six students). In ourwork, this challenge is systematically addressed following a multidisciplinary designoptimization (MDO) strategy1.MDO can be described as collection of design theories, computational tools, and practicesdeveloped in the applied mathematical community to improve the design process of engineeringcomplex systems through the interaction of coupled discipline analyses2. Its theory wasformalized in the aerospace industry where designers

Conference Session

Active Learning in ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay A. Weitzen, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Alan Rux, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Erin Isabel Webster, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Electrical and Computer

or three to a set of test equipment. Unfortunately what oftenhappens is that in these teams one student often does most of the work, while the other studentsplay with their cell phones or just watch. Because of this paradigm, many students do not getadequate hands on experience using test equipment, debugging and just tinkering. The allocatedlaboratory time is all that they get with this expensive equipment. Students who want to work ontheir own projects often go to swap fests and purchase used test equipment for their home ordorm laboratory setups. With a mix of residential and commuter students, the commuterstudents often do not have the time to come to campus to use labs to work on projects. Conventional teaching laboratories are

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Brower, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Engineering Technology

Corporation in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Brower was the Affiliate Director for Project Lead The Way – Oregon and served as associate director for Oregon Space Grant. He has represented ASME and served as a program evaluator for ABET for the past ten years. Page 24.1296.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Unique Collaboration between Engineering and Engineering Technology ProgramsAbstractColorado Mesa University (CMU), located in Grand Junction, and University of ColoradoBoulder (CU-Boulder) are partnering to deliver a mechanical engineering (ME) program

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado Boulder; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

research interests particularly focus on what prevents students from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge developed in specific courses in the core curriculum to the more complex, authentic problems and projects they face as professionals. Dr. Koretsky is one of the founding members of the Center for Lifelong STEM Education Research at OSU.Prof. John L. Falconer, University of Colorado Boulder John L. Falconer is the Mel and Virginia Clark Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and a President’s Teaching Scholar at the University of Colorado Boulder. He has published more than 225 papers and has 12 patents in the areas of zeolite membranes, heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, and atomic and

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Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Montgomery, University of Michigan

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Chemical Engineering

portion of Roots Vacuum Pumps sectionUser ResponseStudent response to the encyclopedia has been mixed. Some students greatly appreciate it anduse it frequently, others don’t appreciate the information provided therein. In some casesbecause many of the times it’s assigned it is as part of a group project, we have some seniors thatdon’t seem that aware of the encyclopedia’s existence even, or what a wide range of equipmentis covered by the encyclopedia. Faculty have generally been quite positive and have appreciated Page 24.732.7having the information in preparing course materials. We have also shared this with some of ourdepartmental industrial

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. In this project, we aim to develop two valid and reliable informationliteracy assessments (a multiple choice skill test and a Likert-scale perception survey) that can beused to diagnose engineering students’ self-directed learning with a focus on information literacyskills and attitudes. Through a partnership between engineering and library faculty, wedeveloped and pilot-tested two assessment instruments. These instruments werepsychometrically evaluated and then compared to a more authentic and direct measure ofinformation literacy. While the preliminary results provided some promising validity andreliability evidence for these instruments, further evaluation is necessary prior to widerdissemination. This two-year project will focus on the

Conference Session

FPD 8: Teaching Design in the First Year

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wallace Martindell Catanach III, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Christopher Stephen Smith, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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First-Year Programs

, and other leaves. The rake must be designed so that the user will be able to exertdownward force despite his or her disability.Assessment strategies to collect data to determine the students' perceptions of the learningexperience in the Product Challenge Project include a post-survey and a focus group with asample of students enrolled in the class. The process of developing a product is drawn from thefirst author’s personal experiences working in industry. This paper will describe the instructionaldesign process, the learning objectives and student perceptions of learning in this designchallenge project in a first year design course. This paper will be of interest for those who teachfirst year engineering students.IntroductionThere are

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Best of DEED

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl A. Reidsema PhD, The University of Queensland; Lydia Kavanagh, The University of Queensland; Lesley Jolly, Strategic Partnerships

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Design in Engineering Education

” involving over 1100 students. In 2010 he was appointed to the position of Director of Teaching and Learning for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Queensland in where he then led the successful development of the Flipped Classroom model for integrating theory with design prac- tice in a first year engineering design course ”ENGG1200 – Engineering Modelling and Problem Solving” with over 1200 students. Dr. Reidsema’s work is centred around the notion of Transformational Change in Higher Education which is reflected by his success in securing grants and industry funding for research and development in this area exceeding $3M including a 2008 Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Project

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Design in the Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Felipe L. Carvalho, Florida Atlantic University; Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #8891Biomedical Signal Processing: Designing an Engineering Laboratory CourseUsing Low-Cost Hardware and SoftwareMr. Felipe L. Carvalho, Florida Atlantic University Felipe L. Carvalho is a graduating senior in the Electrical Engineering program at Florida Atlantic Uni- versity (FAU), Boca Raton - FL. At FAU, he is a member of the Innovation Leadership Honors Program and as part of his undergraduate studies, is currently working on his Honors Project ”Biomedical Signal Processing.” Additionally, he is a co-op at BlackBerry, where he works closely with principles of telecom- munications and software testing. He

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi

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Computing & Information Technology

Wimba. Professors at our institution strive very hard tokeep their knowledge up to date and explore new ways of effective and efficient teaching bylearning.Technological advancement in classroom equipment provides an edge to teaching. This bringsflexibility to both teachers and the students. Audio-visual aids like using power point slides, lasertechnology, video clips to emphasize important points, and using WebCT, Wimba are effectivelearning tools with proven impacts. Due to the availability of these technologies, more studentsare able to take courses via online. In our online courses, we made the course curriculum suitablefor online students. Students were allowed to view the lectures, performed group projects,appeared quizzes and exams

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jitendra S. Tate, Texas State University, San Marcos; Dominick Esperanza Fazarro, University of Texas at Tyler; J. Craig Hanks, Texas State University, San Marcos; Walt Trybula, Texas State University & Trybula Foundation, Inc.; Satyajit Dutta, Texas State University; Robert McLean, Texas State University; Fritz Allhoff, Western Michigan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Society for Engineering Education, 2014 NUE: NanoTRA- Texas Regional Alliance to Foster Nanotechnology Environment, Health, and Safety Awareness in Tomorrow’s Engineering and Technology LeadersABSTRACTThis Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) in Engineering program entitled, "NUE:NanoTRA-Texas Regional Alliance to foster 'Nanotechnology Environment, Health, and SafetyAwareness' in tomorrow's Engineering and Technology Leaders", at Texas State University-SanMarcos (Texas State) is a collaborative project with the University of Texas (UT) at Tyler todevelop introductory and advanced curricula that address the 'nanotechnology safety issues' thatinclude social, ethical, environmental, health, and safety issues of

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Efrén Mora, La Laguna University; Jorge Martin-Gutierrez, Universidad de La Laguna; Beatriz Añorbe-Diaz, Universidad de La Laguna; REYES CARRAU MELLADO, Universidad La Laguna; Antonio González Marrero, University of La Laguna

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Ocean and Marine

(PBL) in engineering education, Page 24.1029.2describing the experiences at the Eindhoven Technical University whilst applying thislearning method on their mechanical engineering and bioengineering degrees –the first onewas restructured in 1994 meanwhile the second began on 1997–.Authors such as Alcober et al.5 and Tomkinson et al.6 both describe their experiences inimplementation of active learning environments –the first one based on projects while thesecond was based on problems–, with positive results acknowledged by both students andlecturers. One of the best known successful cases of implementation of this kind of learningenvironments

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Laura J. Segedin, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University; Vincent William DeLuca, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

design education.Miss Laura J. Segedin, Virginia Tech Laura J. Segedin is a Graduate Research Assistant for the Transforming Teaching through Implementing Inquiry project. She earned a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Integrative STEM Education at Virginia Tech in the Spring of 2013. Laura has 12 years of teaching experience at the middle school level in Technology Education.Dr. Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University Aaron C. Clark is a Professor of Technology, Design, and Engineering Education within the College of Education and is the Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Department Head for the Depart- ment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Jacqueline M Jackson, Jackson State University ; Cassandra L Hawkins Wilson, Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University

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Computers in Education

Emergency Management Course to Promote Computational ThinkingABSTRACTAt Jackson State University (JSU), an innovative module has been developed and integrated intoan existing “Emergency Management Technology” course. This course module involved fourfaculty members. Faculty from several different departments (Computer Science, English, andTechnology) developed teaching materials for the module. Through this course, students haveopportunities to explore the exciting world of computer science from the perspective of mobilecomputing. This course module is part of a project, Computational Thinking as an Approach toRefining the Critical Thinking and Analytical Reasoning Skills of Undergraduates, sponsored bythe National

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ekwaro-Osire, Texas Tech University; Fisseha Meresa Alemayehu, Texas Tech University; Haileyesus Belay Endeshaw, Texas Tech University; Ricardo Cruz Lozano, Texas Tech University

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Design in Engineering Education

process. Chalupnik4 also concluded that industry will benefitfrom engineers who have better understanding of uncertainty, how it impacts projects, and howprocesses could be made less sensitive to the effects of uncertain events. According to the aboveclaims and others, it has become extremely apparent that the concept of uncertainty isunavoidable in the area of engineering design. Hence, there is a need to train engineers with anappreciation of uncertainty in the design process and for DUU to be part of the undergraduate Page 24.468.6engineering curriculum.Thunnissen5 indicated that in the last two decades, research in uncertainty in the field

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville (TAMUK); Selahattin Ozcelik, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

at Syracuse University from 2006 to 2007. He is currently working as an assistant professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at Texas A&M University at Kingsville. His current research interests include adaptive array processing, signal processing, and smart antennas.Prof. Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Reza Nekovei is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Texas A&M University- Kingsville. He has many years of experience in developing graduate and undergraduate programs. Prof. Nekovei is currently co-PI for two NSF projects related in teaching by design research and development, one in Nanotechnology (NSF-NUE) and another in Robotics

Conference Session

Developing the Design Skillset

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

students and theircommunity partners and other stakeholders is important [6], [7]. Research suggests that criticalexperiences, where design assumptions are confronted, and immersive experiences are needed todevelop more comprehensive ways of understanding design [8].This past summer, EPICS offered an immersive design experience to a group of 13 students (12undergraduate, 1 graduate) from a variety of majors. Another publication provides a broaderdescription of this course and includes data from the participants’ reflections [9]. The designteam’s goal was to make the camp more accessible to children with physical disabilities throughtwo projects: the design of an accessible tree house and the adaptation of a sailboat to allowcontrol of the steering