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Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott L. Post, Bradley University

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Aerospace

Paper ID #8419Space Shuttle Case Studies: Challenger and ColumbiaDr. Scott L Post, Bradley University Scott Post received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He is currently an Asso- ciate Professor at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. He has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University. He has also been a summer Faculty Fellow at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, and a Visiting Erskine Fellow at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand

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Flipping ECE Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna L. Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, University at Albany, SUNY

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #10713Flipping a Classroom: A Continual Process of RefinementProf. Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering where he teaches courses on plasma physics, electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photonics, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning. Since joining the Rensselaer faculty in 1974, he has been continuously involved in research programs at such

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International Division Technical Session 6

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheila Reyes Guerrero, Universidad de las Américas Puebla; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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International

Paper ID #8790Assessing Metacognition During Problem-Solving in Two Senior ConcurrentCoursesMiss Sheila Reyes Guerrero, Universidad de las Am´ericas Puebla Sheila Reyes Guerrero is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches Databases, Networks & Telecommunications, Contem- porary Ethics, Basic computer, Internet protocols, Legal Aspects of Information Technology Information Technologies, Foundations of educational technology.. Her research interests include faculty develop- ment, outcomes assessment, and creating effective learning

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

institutions. However, since Hispanics are less likely to earn engineeringor engineering technology degrees15, forestry robotics engineering design can reach out morebroadly with minority groups by integrating robotics with forest or agricultural applications.This presentation describes the design, construction, and evaluation of an autonomous forestryrobot development by a student team and associated engineering design enhancements of arobotics curriculum. The robot design took place as part of the robotics curriculum that wasdeveloped as well as offered by Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as well asMechanical and Industrial Engineering Departments at Texas A&M University-Kingsville(TAMUK), a minority serving institution, and was

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New ECE Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Yuzhe Zhang, Gannon University; Jiawei Zhang, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

especially on ECE aspect of the renewable energy. Forthis reason, we ended up with combining three different books[5-7]. We faced the similarchallenges when trying to add lab activities to the course. After searching for some well-knowneducational technology companies[8-10], we found ourselves at an awkward situation, on one handwe don’t have enough fund to purchase advanced well-developed/equipped lab benches, on theother hand the ones within our budget don’t serve the learning objectives of the course well.There are many published papers in the field of renewable energy education[11-16] with some ofthem addressing the broad scope of renewable energy[11, 12, 14] and the others presenting labactivities for mechanical engineering or non-engineering

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College Industry Partnerships Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew E. Jackson, East Carolina University; Sherion H. Jackson, Grand Canyon Univeristy

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #9924Outreach Activities as an Integral Part of Promotion and TenureDr. Andrew E. Jackson, East Carolina University Dr. Jackson serves as a Tenured, Full Professor in the Department of Technology Systems at ECU. He is a senior faculty member in the Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) program where he teaches a variety of IET courses, including: Production Systems Engineering and Production Planning, Engineering Economics, Human Factors Engineering, and Risk Assessment. His career spans 40 years in the fields of aviation, aerospace, defense contract engineering support, systems acquisition, academics, and

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Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

the development of new technologies and engineering approaches to evaluate and improve engineering edu- cation, both in traditional classroom setting and in non-traditional on-line settings. Dugan holds a B.A. degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from La Salle University, and M.S. and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from Duke University. Page 24.470.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Embedded Computing Reinforces and Integrates Concepts Across the ECE CurriculumIntroductionAn examination of the Electrical and Computer

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Active Learning in ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott L. Post, Bradley University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #8418Passive Circuits for Active Learning RevisitedDr. Scott L Post, Bradley University Scott Post received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He is currently an Asso- ciate Professor at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. He has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University. He has also been a summer Faculty Fellow at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, and a Visiting Erskine Fellow at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand

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Flipping ECE Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Sofía Carolina Maldonado, Texas A&M International University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #8725A Flipped Classroom Experience: Approach and Lessons LearnedDr. Rafic Bachnak, Penn State Harrisburg Rafic A. Bachnak is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of the School of Science, Engi- neering, and Technology at Penn State Harrisburg. Previously, Dr. Bachnak was on the faculty of Texas A&M International University, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Northwestern State University, and Franklin University. Dr. Bachnak received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University. His experience includes several fellowships with NASA and the US Navy Laboratories and

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Industry Collaboration in Construction Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University

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Construction

construction students are tohelp them acquire the needed tools and knowledge of technology applications in order tosuccessfully face the new construction industry challenges.References1. Benjamin, C., Babcock, D., Yunus, N., and Kincaid, J. (1990). ”Knowledge‐Based Prototype for ImprovingScheduling Productivity.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 4(2), 124–134.2. Galloway, P. (2006). ”Comparative Study of University Courses on Critical-Path Method Scheduling.” Journal of Page 24.740.12Construction Engineering and Management, 132(7), 712–722.3. Kang, J., Anderson, S., and Clayton, M. (2007). ”Empirical Study on the Merit of Web

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Professional Development and Advising for Graduate Students

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Diane L Peters, Kettering University; Steve Skerlos, University of Michigan; Adam B. Baker, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

Fellow in Sustainability. He is Director of Sustainability Education Programs in the College of Engineering and Co-Director of the Engineering Sustainable Systems Program. He is Chief Science Officer of Fusion Coolant Systems. Professor Skerlos has gained national recognition and press for his research and teaching in the fields of technology policy and sustainable design. He has co-founded two successful start-up companies (Accuri Cytometers and Fusion Coolant Systems), co-founded BLUElab, served as Director of the Graduate Pro- gram in Mechanical Engineering (2009-2012), and served as associate and guest editor for four different academic journals. His Ph.D. students in the Environmental and Sustainable

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Preparing Future Educators

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda M. Head, Rowan University; Melanie Basantis, Rowan University; Steven H. Chin, Rowan University; Bernard Pietrucha, Rowan University

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Graduate Studies

being a Composite Manger on the 757 and 767 commercial aircraft programs. Ms. Basantis has experience in the development and implementation of new and innovative technologies in the manufacturing processes associated with revolutionary, new assembly methods and concepts for air- craft application. She is experienced in the utilization of lean manufacturing, total quality management, and ISO concepts and specifications in the implementation of these processes. As Engineering Outreach Director, Ms. Basantis collaborates with industry on initiatives that include, but not limited to profession- alism, internship experience, job placement, student development and enrichment, as well as concentrated faculty research. Ms

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Assessment of Learning in ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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Electrical and Computer

aspects of optical fiber communication/networks, broadband networks, multimedia communications, multimedia bandwidth forecasting and engineering education.Dr. Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University Dr. Youakim Kalaani graduated from Cleveland State University with MS and Doctoral degrees in Electri- cal Engineering with a concentration in power systems. He joined Georgia Southern University on August 2006 and is now an Associate Professor in the newly established Electrical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering and Information Technology. Dr. Kalaani has served as the Interim EE Chair and taught engineering courses at the undergraduate and garduate levels. He is a registered Professional

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Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Tymvios, UNC Charlotte; John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

Paper ID #10875Investigating students’ understanding of the relationship between academicintegrity and professional integrity in constructionDr. Nicholas Tymvios, UNC CharlotteDr. John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Page 24.822.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Investigating students’ understanding of the relationship between academic integrity and professional integrity in constructionIt is assumed that construction management and civil engineering technology students are awareof

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Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Ethics Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Keith Plemmons PE, PMP, The Citadel

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Manufacturing

state, withthe corresponding needs for graduates with science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) degrees. The Citadel is located in Charleston, in the southeastern part of the state. TheUniversity of South Carolina (USC) is located in the middle of the state, and within walkingdistance of the state capital building. Clemson University is located the northwestern part of thestate, in Clemson, near Greenville, South Carolina. The Greenville area is important because ithas traditionally been home for much of the manufacturing activities in the state. USC andClemson are large research universities and offer opportunities for full-time students and localresidents to pursue advanced degrees in Engineering or related fields. The Citadel is

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Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose A. Galvan, Carnegie Mellon University; Elizabeth Casman, Carnegie Mellon University; Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Mitchell J. Small, Carnegie Mellon University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

in the Department of Engineering & Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University.Dr. Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University Eden Fisher is the Director of the Masters Program in Engineering and Technology Innovation Man- agement (E&TIM) and Professor of the Practice at Carnegie Mellon University. She earned an AB in Chemistry from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon. She worked in industrial technology planning and innovation management for over 20 years.Dr. Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon UniversityProf. Mitchell J. Small, Carnegie Mellon University Mitchell Small is the H. John Heinz III Professor of Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University

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Teaching Dynamics

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew West, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Mechanics

Paper ID #10519Sustainable Reform of ”Introductory Dynamics” Driven by a Community ofPracticeProf. Matthew West, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Matthew West is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Illinois he was on the faculty of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University and the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis. Prof. West holds a Ph.D. in Control and Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied

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Student Learning, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia B. Paschal, Vanderbilt University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #10674Accuracy in Student Placement DataDr. Cynthia B. Paschal, Vanderbilt University Dr. Paschal is Associate Dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering and is a faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She has research experience in medical imaging and engineering education. Paschal earned the bachelor and master degrees in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the doctor of philosophy in biomedical engineering from Case Western Reserve University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joy Watson, University of Cincinnati; Maureen G. Schomaker, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Schomaker is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning (ProPEL) at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio. Professor Schomaker holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Instructional Design and Technology and has been teaching in higher education since 1999. Professor Schomaker has been advising cooperative education students since 2008 and currently advises Civil Engineering co-op students at the University of Cincinnati. Professor Schomaker is an official site reviewer for the Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education. In addition Maureen is Co- Chair of ProPEL’s Program Assessment Committee and a member of the Curriculum

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garrick A. Aden-Buie, University of South Florida; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Ali Yalcin, University of South Florida; Ram Pendyala, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. He was named the 2012 U.S. Professor the Year (Doctoral Institutions) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The U.S. Professor of the Year award is the highest honor in the nation for undergraduate teaching. He received his BE Honors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), India in 1981, and his degrees of Ph.D. in 1987 and M.S. in 1984, both in Engineering Mechanics from Clemson University, SC. He joined University of South Florida in 1987. Professor Kaw’s main scholarly interests are in engineering education research, open courseware develop- ment, bascule bridge design, fracture

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California on the Move: A Robust Array of Student Success Initiatives

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Marbella Camacho, The STEM Center, Cañada College; Danni Redding Lapuz, The STEM Center at Cañada College

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Two Year College Division

Mathematics and/or prepare for mathcourses that they will be taking. There are three Math Jam opportunities each year, all heldduring the intersession period between semesters. Math Jam aims to help students complete theirAssociates Degrees and/or transfer requirements in less time than previously possible, especiallythose intending to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) fieldswho placed into a college math course below pre-calculus and want to advance to the next mathlevel by scoring higher on the Math Placement Test at the end of Math Jam. Page 24.1246.4 The program began in 2009 as part of the US Department of Education

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Moaveni, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Karen C. Chou, Northwestern University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Britzius Distinguished Engineer Award from the Minnesota Federation of Engineering, Science and Technology Societies and the Civil Engineer of the Year from the Illinois Section ASCE. Page 24.171.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 An Interactive Steel Connection Teaching Tool – A Virtual StructureAbstractSteel connections play important roles in the integrity of a structure, and many structural failuresare attributed to connection failures. Connections are the glue that holds a structure together.The failures of the Hartford Civic

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General Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Perry Samson, University of Michigan

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10323Testing a Prototype System for Mining of Student Notes and Questions toCreate Study GuidesDr. Perry Samson, University of Michigan Perry Samson is Professor of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences and Professor of Entrepreneur- ship in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. He holds an Arthur F. Thurnau Pro- fessorship at the University of Michigan in recognition of ”outstanding contributions to undergraduate education” and is the recipient of the 2009 Teaching Innovation Award at the University of Michigan and a past recipient of the College of Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award

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Construction Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jing Du, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

Paper ID #9799Covering Advanced Construction Management Topics with Diverse StudentBodyDr. Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio Dr. Gunhan received his PhD Degree in Civil Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Construction Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio.Dr. Jing Du Page 24.326.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Covering Advanced Construction Management Topics with

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Industry Collaboration in Construction Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rogelio Palomera-Arias Ph. D., University of Texas at San Antonio; Craig D. Capano, Everglades University

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Construction

Paper ID #9955Developing a Professional Internship for Faculty in Construction Higher Ed-ucation ProgramsRogelio Palomera-Arias Ph. D., University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Rogelio Palomera-Arias educational and professional background is multidisciplinary and multilin- gual in nature. He obtained his Ph. D. in Architecture with a concentration in Building Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge MA; and the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, and the Mas- sachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively

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FPD 4: Peers and Perceptions

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeff Johnson, LeTourneau University; Alan D. Niemi, LeTourneau University; Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Lauren Elise Gentry, LeTourneau University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #9195Management and Assessment of a Successful Peer Mentor Program for In-creasing Freshmen RetentionMr. Jeff Johnson, LeTourneau University Jeff Johnson is an Instructor at LeTourneau University. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from LeTourneau in 1994 then proceeded to spend 16 years in industry focusing on machine and civil design as well as project management. In 2010 he began his teaching career at his alma mater to share his experiences with engineering and technology students. He is currently a co-PI on the schools NSF-STEP retention grant.Prof. Alan D. Niemi, LeTourneau University

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FPD 5: Course Delivery Methods and Issues

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farshid Marbouti, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #9087You May be Able to Teach Early Classes, but Students May Not be AwakeYet!Farshid Marbouti, Purdue University, West Lafayette Farshid Marbouti is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interest is first-year engineering and specifically using learning analytics to improve first-year engineering students’ success. He completed his M.A. in the Educational Technology and Learning De- sign at Simon Fraser University in Canada, and his B.S. and M.S. in computer engineering in Iran.Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Heidi A. Diefes-Dux is

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #9411Development and Implementation of Interactive Virtual Laboratories to HelpStudents Learn Threshold Concepts in Thermodynamics – Year 1Dr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related engineering education and is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher-level cognitive skills in engineering problem

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jaehoon Seong, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Peter A. Dashner, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Mechanics

Paper ID #9243Developing Web-Assisted Learning Modules in Vector DynamicsDr. Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Paul Nissenson (Ph.D. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, 2009) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic Uni- versity, Pomona. He teaches courses in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and numerical methods. Paul’s research interests are computer modeling of atmospheric systems and studying the impact of technology in engineering education.Dr. Jaehoon Seong, California State

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Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric L. Wang, University of Nevada, Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno

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Educational Research and Methods

Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)8.We also have tried using computerized team evaluations. Comprehensive Assessment for Team-Member Effectiveness (CATME)9,10, which won the 2009 Engineering Pathways Premier Page 24.66.3Software award11, has been extremely effective at flagging teams and individuals that are havingsocial or behavioral problems. CATME has the advantage of being a behaviorally anchoredrating scale (BARS) and, thus, should be a more reliable form of peer evaluation than theautorating-like system previously employed9,12. However, there still exists significant anecdotalevidence to suggest that many first-year students are not