Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Brian Thomas, Trine University; Andrea Mitofsky, Trine University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; John Eiler

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

24.122.114. J. E. Froyd, P. C. Wankat, K. A. Smith, Five Major Shifts in 100 Years of Engineering Education, Proc. of the IEEE 100, 1344-1360, 2012.5. Y. Wong, K. Siu, A Model of Creative Design Process for Fostering Creativity of Students in Design Education, Intl. J. Technology & Design Education, 2012. 22(4): p. 437-450.6. N. Anderson, Design Thinking: Employing an Effective Multidisciplinary Pedagogical Framework to Foster Creativity and Innovation in Rural and Remote Education, Australian & International J. Rural Education, 2012. 22(2): p. 43-52.7. B. Blair, Elastic Minds? Is the Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Curriculum Equipping our Students for the Future: A Case Study, Art, Design &

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Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffery L. Loo, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa T. Ngo, University of California, Berkeley; Cody K. Hennesy, University of California, Berkeley; Brian D. Quigley, University of California, Berkeley; Jean McKenzie, University of California, Berkeley

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #9354Embedding video-based learning modules for library research methods in anonline graduate engineering degree programJeffery L. Loo, University of California, Berkeley Jeffery L. Loo is the Chemical Informatics Librarian at the UC Berkeley Library. He also serves as a liaison to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.Lisa T. Ngo, University of California, Berkeley Lisa Ngo is the Instruction and Electronic Services Librarian at the Kresge Engineering Library of UC Berkeley.Cody K. Hennesy, University of California, Berkeley Cody Hennesy is the E-Learning Librarian at the UC Berkeley Library and liaison to the

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering Economy into Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Wilck IV, East Carolina University; Paul C. Lynch, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University

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Engineering Economy

. National Science Board, Task Committee on Undergraduate Science and Engineering Education, Homer A. Neal (Chairman), Undergraduate Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education: Role for the National Science Foundation and Recommendations for Action by Other Sectors to Strengthen Collegiate Education and Pursue Excellence in the Next Generation of U.S. Leadership in Science and Technology, Washington, D.C., National Science Foundation, 1986, NSB 86-100, 1986.43. J. Bransford, A. Brown, and R. Cocking, How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington D. C.: The National Academy of Sciences, 2000.44. P. Vail, Learning as a way of being: Strategies for survival in a world of permanent white water. San Francisco

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Assessment in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

the individuals who are using the AIChE ConceptWarehouse and those who have provided feedback to improve this tool, particularly those whoparticipated in this study. We would also like to acknowledge the people who supported thiswork with their time and help.References 1. E. M. Rogers, Diffusion of innovations, Free Press, New York, 2003. 2. E. National Academy of, Educating the engineer of 2020 : adapting engineering education to the new century, National Academies Press, Washington, DC, 2005. 3. National Research Council. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2000. 4. D. Hestenes, M. Wells and G. Swackhamer, The Physics Teacher, 1992, 141

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Design, Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerry Michael Rogy; Cheryl A. Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering

therequirements given by the internal consultants. This iterative process allows for the generationof new designs and ideas, which are the hallmark of innovation. To support this process,students must build skills related to problem solving, collaboration, and communication, whichare attributes linked to the entrepreneurial mindset.12Research QuestionsWe were interested in understanding whether an epistemic game framework influenced theentrepreneurial mindset of senior chemical engineering students. In order to ascertain whetherthere was an effect, we approached the study with two principal research questions in mind. 1. Prior to the use of Nephrotex: a. What level of involvement did senior chemical engineering students have with

Conference Session

Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Babatunde A Ogunnaike, University of Delaware

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Chemical Engineering

engineering graduate programs use MATLAB forcourses in advanced reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and/or transport phenomena. However,while we have created the modules with a MATLAB/SIMULINK framework in mind, PD&Cinstructors could also adapt the modules easily to use other software packages. For example, thefunctionality of Cooper and Dougherty’s Control Station [30-33] is comparable toMATLAB/SIMULINK. Other instructors have used HYSYS for control system modeling [e.g. 7,27] . It is relatively straightforward for instructors wishing to use Control Station or HYSYS toadopt our pedagogical approach and adapt our modules for use in their classrooms.Implementation of the Modules in PD&C at Rowan UniversityWe have used these modules in the PD

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Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Eric C. Pappas, James Madison University; Gretchen Anne Hazard, James Madison University; Matthew Swain, James Madison University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #10331Understanding How Students’ Value the Behaviors of Individuals in Engi-neering TeamsDr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Nagel joined the James Madison University after completing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. He has a B.S. from Trine University and a M.S. from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, both in mechanical engineering. The research interests of Dr. Nagel focus on engineering design and engineering design education, and in particular

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Mohamed Salah Gallow, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Civil Engineering

DesignAbstractConcrete is the most widely used building material in the world because of the simplicity of itsmanufacture, the abundance of raw materials, and the economical method of construction itprovides. Invariably, all civil engineering programs in the United States offer courses in themanufacture of the material and the design and construction of reinforced concrete structures.However, students are rarely introduced to sustainability principles and practices that produce“green” reinforced concrete structures, in that raw materials are used efficiently, byproducts areutilized, carbon footprint is reduced, and the resulting structure is energy efficient and durable.Knowledge of sustainability principles will make future structural engineers mindful of

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Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment in Civil Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Civil Engineering

evaluate student cognitive gains in the course. Results of the concept map assessment showthat the course is helping students to think more holistically about non-technical and societal as-pects of engineering; however, students showed minimal gains in identifying various types ofinfrastructure in the built environment.BackgroundThe infrastructure of the United States is exceeding its design capacity, requiring extensivemaintenance and renovation. In order to meet this challenge, a need exists to produce civil andenvironmental engineers who have a broad understanding of the pressing needs of the infrastruc-ture of the United States and who can solve problems from a systems perspective. With thisneed in mind, the faculty of the Civil and

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Capstone & Senior Design Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Kristina Rojdev, NASA; Daniel Carrejo, NASA; Anthony J. Colozza

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #8715NASA Wireless Smart Plug: A Successful ESET Capstone Design ProjectDr. Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University Joseph A. Morgan has over 20 years of military and industry experience in electronics and telecommunica- tions systems engineering. He joined the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department in 1989 and has served as the Program Director of the Electronics and Telecommunications Programs and as the Associate Department Head for Operations. He received his BS degree in electrical engineering (1975) from California State University, Sacramento, and his MS (1980) and DE (1983

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Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Conference and Exposition, June 10 – 13, 2012.6 M. Prince, Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223 (2004).7 B. S. Bloom, M. D. Engelhart, E. J. Furst, W. H. Hill, and D. R. Krathwohl, Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: The Classification of Educational Goals; Handbook I: Cognitive Domain, New York, Longmans, Green, 1956.8 R. L. Zollars, C. D. Hundhausen, and M. Stefik, “Visual Learning in a Material/Energy Balance Class,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 24 – 27, 2007.9 R.M. Felder and L.K. Silverman, “Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education”, Engr. Education, 78(7), 674 (1988).10 L. S. Vygotsky, Mind in Society, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA (1978

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Graduate Ethics Education & Professional Codes

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Craig Hanks, Texas State University, San Marcos; Dominick Esperanza Fazarro, The University of Texas at Tyler; Jitendra S. Tate, Texas State University, San Marcos; Walt Trybula, Texas State University & Trybula Foundation, Inc.; Robert J.C. McLean, Texas State University

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Engineering Ethics

-institutional.Our project starts with the notion that ethical and social responsibility (and here we includesafety, health, and environmental considerations, among others) is an integral part of the practiceof engineers and technologists. Shaping engineering education with this idea in mind is attentiveto the role of identity in what people do,30 and can serve to provide intellectual, conceptual, andnarrative resources to assist professionals as they navigate their work world. Engineering,similar to other professions, has a language,18 and that language frames how practitioners thinkof themselves and their work.27 As Korte notes in a 2013 study, “the developing professionalidentities of new engineers are reflected in the narratives they construct regarding

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher E. Larsen, University of Missouri; Rose M. Marra Ph.D, University of Missouri, Columbia; Nai-En Tang; David H. Jonassen, University of Missouri, Columbia; Robert Andrew Winholtz

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Mechanical Engineering

, and produce higher work quality than heterogeneousteams25.Limitations of Study We had intended to capture the descriptions of engineering students as they worked incollaborative groups through multiple, ill-structured projects over the course of a semester. Bearin mind that firstly this research involved participants from an undergraduate mechanicalengineering program at a large university. As such, any generalizations to other schools,programs or disciplines are justly called into question. Secondly, only two online collaborative tools are presented in this study, PB wiki andGDEC. It is not our intention to make sweeping generalizations regarding other onlinecollaborative tools. Such claims should be viewed with discrimination

Conference Session

Innovative Assessment Techniques in Civil Engineering Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina; Joshua Pelkey, AirWatch; Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Owen Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

- 306.25. Segalàs, J., D. Ferrer-Balas, and K.F. Mulder, What do engineering students learn in sustainability courses? The effect of the pedagogical approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2010. 18(3): p. 275-284.26. Carey, S., Knowledge Acquisition: Enrichment or Conceptual Change?, in The epigenesis of mind, S. Carey and R. Gelman, Editors. 1991, Erlbaum: Hillsdale, NJ. p. 257-291.27. Chi, M.T.H., Three Types of Conceptual Change: Belief Revision, Mental Model Transformation, and Categorical Shift, in Handbook of Research on Conceptual Change, S. Vosniadou, Editor. 2008, Erlbaum: Hillsdale, NJ.28. Craig, S., M.T.H. Chi, and K. VanLehn, Improving classroom learning by collaboratively observing human tutoring

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Graduate Ethics Education & Professional Codes

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yanna Lambrinidou, Virginia Tech; William Joseph Rhoads, Virginia Tech; Siddhartha Roy, Virginia Tech; Erin Heaney, Clean Air: Organizing for Health and Justice; Glenn Andrew Ratajczak, Clean Air Coalition of Western New York; Jennifer Holly Ratajczak, Clean Air Coalition of Western New York

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Engineering Ethics

help us define the problem’s “givens” and arrive at alocally appropriate solution. Yet in practice, our training almost conditions us toignore non-technical information and discount technical information that does notcome from an “accredited” source.Our in-depth study of the Tonawanda, NY case reinforced the value of non-expertinformation. It revealed that people in positions of power must resist strongpersonal and institutional pressures in order to stay open-minded and be able to a)gather all relevant facts and b) make morally sound and effective decisions. One ofthe most common ways in which engineers and scientists dismiss publicstakeholders is by assuming they are misinformed, unreasonable, and in demand ofimpractical solutions. From my

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University; Jack V. Matson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Darrell Velegol, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #9669A Multidisciplinary MOOC on Creativity, Innovation, and Change: Encour-aging Experimentation and Experiential Learning on a Grand ScaleDr. Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Kathryn Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design at Penn State University. A graduate of Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering), Dr. Jablokow’s teaching and research interests include problem solving, invention, and creativity in science and engineer- ing, as well as robotics and computational dynamics. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a Senior

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazleena Badurdeen, University of Kentucky; Dusan Sekulic, University of Kentucky; Bob Gregory, University of Kentucky College of Engineering; Adam Brown, University of Kentucky; Hai Fu, University of Kentucky

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Systems Engineering

, there would be general agreement on teaching matters since all werefaculty at the same university teaching more or less the same kinds of students and expecting thesame amount and kind of effort. This was not the case. The issue was that these were notalways simply neutral differences of some mild interest but very troubling ones at times.For example, one lesson learned was that engineering education may require quite a bit morerigor and highly deterministic analysis in its work, while marketing or design/architecture mayemphasize more creativity and intuition with a different goal in mind. The former may stressproof reached only through quantitative means as its goal while the latter may stress as a goaleffective persuasion to be reached

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Mechanical Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Trivett P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #10506An Attempt to Gamify a first course in ThermodynamicsDr. Andrew Trivett P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Trivett completed a Doctor of Science in the Department of Ocean Engineering (Now part of the department of Mechanical Engineering) at MIT. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer- ing at the Technical University of Nova Scotia (now Dalhousie University Faculty of Engineering), and attended a high school formerly in Chester, Nova Scotia. While he does not believe that he was ever the cause of academic institutions closing after he graduated, it did seem to be a trend. Since 2003, how

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Programming, Simulation, and Dynamic Modeling

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanon Marie Reckinger, Fairfield University; Scott James Reckinger, Brown University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #9503An Interactive Programming Course Model for Mechanical Engineering Stu-dentsProf. Shanon Marie Reckinger, Fairfield University Shanon Reckinger joined the department of Mechanical Engineering at Fairfield University in Fall 2011. She received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder in August of 2011. Her research interests include ocean modeling, computational fluid dynamics, fluid dynamics, and numerical methods. At Fairfield she has taught courses in thermodynamics, numerical methods (gradu- ate), fluid dynamics, gas dynamics (graduate), computational fluid dynamics (graduate

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Student-Centered Information Literacy

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer (Cong Yan) Zhao, McGill University; Tara Mawhinney, McGill University

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #10887Identifying Challenges Faced by Chinese Undergraduate Engineering Stu-dents in Acquiring Information Literacy Skills – A Report on Survey Find-ingsMrs. Jennifer (Cong Yan) Zhao, McGill University I am a liaison librarian for Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Physical Geog- raphy at Schulich Library of Science and Engineering of McGill University. I am interested in promoting information literacy to students, especially to engineering students and international students.Mrs. Tara Mawhinney, McGill University Tara Mawhinney is the liaison librarian for Civil Engineering and Applied

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Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Seamus F. Freyne, Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #10889Inspiring Student Engagement through Two-Minute FolliesDr. James L Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy Led Klosky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civl and Mechanical Engineering at West Point. He is a past winner of ASEE’s National Teaching Medal and works primarily in the areas of Engineering Education and Infrastructure.Mr. Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy Major Scott Katalenich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineer- ing at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. from the United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Joy Arbor, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #8496Student Perceptions of Connections between Statics Class and Co-op WorkExperienceDr. Diane L Peters, Kettering University Diane L. Peters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University in Flint, MI. Her engineering education research focuses on the links between industry and academia.Dr. Joy Arbor, Kettering University Joy Arbor is assistant professor of communication in the Department of Liberal Studies at Kettering University. She teaches communication, public writing, and ethics

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Multidisciplinary Programs and Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #9803The development and introduction of a new Bachelor of Science Degree inRobotics Engineering at Lawrence Technological University: A review of thefirst two yearsDr. Robert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert W. Fletcher joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Lawrence Techno- logical University in the summer of 2003, after several years of continuous industrial research, product development and manufacturing experience. Dr. Fletcher earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington, a Master of

Conference Session

Teaching Approaches for Ethics

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory A. Rulifson, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Whitney Thomas, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Engineering Ethics

highschool, or high school extracurricular, all of them have a more well-defined sense of socialresponsibility. In some cases, like Travis, the students even connect their sense of SR toengineering in high school although they may not have stated that explicitly. This is important tonote for the engineering education community because these students need to be encouraged tocontinue to volunteer and stay involved in college. Incorporating volunteering, service-learning,and engineering ethics in the classroom could help keep these students interested in pursuingtheir SR and connecting it to engineering. Additionally, service-learning can help students likeTodd to realize that others in their major are like-minded. A sense of belonging and connectionto

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Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yakut Gazi, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #9938Issues Surrounding a Heutagogical Approach in Global Engineering Educa-tionDr. Yakut Gazi, Texas A&M University In her 20 years of experience as an instructional designer, media specialist, IT consultant, faculty mem- ber, and technology leader, Dr. Yakut Gazi has worked at higher education institutions in the US, Qatar, Turkey, and Spain. Prior to joining TAMU Engineering as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engineering Remote Education in September 2013, she led the distributed learning and classroom technology oper- ations at Texas A&M University-Central Texas and worked at A&M’s branch

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Matthew D. Lammi, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects 3. Furthermore, the teaching ofdesign in high school settings has several cognitive advantages including developing engineering“habits of mind”, problem solving skills and the development of system thinking skills 4.Although researchers and curriculum developers agree on the benefits of introducing engineeringdesign into high school settings, there is a lack of literature proffering a framework or structurefor the successful infusion of engineering design experiences in high school settings.In response to this literature void, the National Center for Engineering and TechnologyEducation (NCETE) solicited positions papers from prominent educators in the field outlining aframework for engineering

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Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Elizabeth Bumbaco, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

Page 24.121.5explaining to others important, but discussion with others and learning from them also holdsvalue to the participants. For example, one student explained this interaction: So I think yeah, pulling in people from other disciplines, both engineering and even non- engineering. They might say something that you think why wouldn’t that work but you just would’ve never thought of it because you’re, you know, your mind is already kind of going through the steps that you’re used to …Critical thinking varying in other disciplines and majorsLearning from others was often achieved by interacting with students from different disciplinesand majors. A few students believed other engineering disciplines and non

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Jessica Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

community or marketplace in a community. “In my mind, innovation is recognizing a need, or a gap, or a circumstance that could be better and then bringing to bear new ways of putting things together, [things] that usually exist, to be able to meet that need, or that gap.” Richard “Simply put, it’s a new way of doing things. It’s breaking tradition and taking a new approach to solving an old problem. I think an innovation is actually only truly innovative if it is delivered to the world and widely adopted, and enjoyably used.” Riley2. A two-stage definition of the engineering innovation process: the front-end, or discovery and development stage, and the back-end, or implementation and adoption stage. Engineering innovators defined

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #8929Teaching Vectors To Engineering Students Through an Interactive VectorBased GameDr. James G. O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an assistant professor of Physics and Mathematics at WIT. His field of expertise is gravitation and cosmology, and has published numerous papers on alternative formulations of gravity. He is a strong advocate of project based learning in physics and mathematics, and is always trying to engage students in new and exciting ways to bring physics alive in the classroom and laboratory.Dr. Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Programs and Courses Session 5

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael (Mick) J. Bates, Waynesburg University; Donald Ken Takehara, Taylor University; Hank D. Voss, Taylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

could alterthe future.Entrepreneurial Start-up Companies Page 24.517.10Another perspective on the entrepreneur is this individual has the ability to create something ofvalue where others see no value.10 The cases below effectively describe the efforts of students inideating, creating and/or contributing to the effort to create a value-add business where noneexisted before. The cases deal with software engineering, high altitude ballooning, and processengineering for the creation of carbon nanotubes.BloodStat was a software product birthed in the mind of a Taylor University undergraduate whosaw a way to create economic value through efficiency