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Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Meena M. Balgopal, Colorado State University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Colorado State University; Anne Marie Aramati Casper, Colorado State University

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motivation to learn1, 2, 7.While project-based learning has been widely adopted for senior design capstone courses and isbecoming more common in freshman level courses8, the use of projects in intermediate coursesin engineering science is still rare. The National Science Board9 has identified three keychallenges facing engineering education including the need to retain more engineering majorsand the need to teach these students the professional skills needed to practice in the 21st century.Projects can be an important instructional strategy that engineering educators can implement toaddress these challenges; however, in-depth evaluations of the effect that project-based learninghas on a variety of student outcomes are difficult to find3. Without

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Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Justin Bryan Gillander; Joshua C. Newton; Kelly R. Reid

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chambers to processclinical specimens such as blood, saliva, urine, or environmental samples such as drinking water, food,air. The cassette or ‘chip’ is mated with a small, portable instrument that provides the cassette withcontrolled heating, fluidic actuation and flow control, and detection capabilities. Most commonly, thetest result is determined by measuring an optical signal such as fluorescence. Ideally, the system is self-contained, can be operated by non-technical users, costs about $10 per test, and provides an easily-interpreted clinically-relevant test result in a time frame of one hour or less.From the perspective of engineering education, POC technology offers many opportunities and vehiclesfor interdisciplinary, capstone projects

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Erick Jacob Nefcy, Oregon State University; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Jaynie L. Whinnery, Oregon State University

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solving. His 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.Erick Jacob Nefcy, Oregon State UniversityDr. Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University Debra Gilbuena is a postdoctoral scholar in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engi- neering at Oregon State University. Debra has an M.BA, an M.S, and four years of industrial experience including a position in sensor development. Sensor development is

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Cary David Troy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rebecca R Essig, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Josh Boyd, Purdue University; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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together and leveraging the research team’s expertise in civil engineering, engineeringeducation, and communication. We are focusing on the immediate need for improved, readily-transferrable techniques for the incorporation of technical writing in engineering courses, mosttypically at the sophomore and junior levels. The premise with selecting the sophomore andjunior levels is that most programs “bookend” technical writing in some fashion, with freshman-level design courses and senior-level capstone courses often being more project-based andalready involving substantial writing. In contrast, the sophomore and junior levels tend not toinclude much writing beyond formatted laboratory reports, although with resource limitationseven these reports have

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Erno Lehtinen, University of Turku; Marja Vauras, Centre for Learning Research, University of Turku; Gavin Tierney, University of Washington; Simone E. Volet, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia

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SettingsWhile each team’s learning environment centers on project-based and simulation approaches toteaching complex disciplinary practices, they span educational levels (secondary,post-secondary) and scientific disciplines (environmental science, biology, engineering), andnational contexts. This diversity provides a unique opportunity to develop potentiallytransformative and generalizable new understandings of engagement and how to support it inSTEM. The secondary contexts include urban, poverty-impacted schools in the US and highschools in Finland with significant numbers of immigrant students. The post-secondary contextsare targeted at capstone students in professional programs (engineering and veterinary) who maybe at risk for disengagement from

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Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Maria Oden, Rice University; Amber Lee Muscarello; Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University

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delivering the lecture content ofthe design process using videos and other media, class time is freed up for concrete progress on ateam’s specific project with support of faculty.The first goal of this project is to create educational materials to transfer the delivery of contentregarding the design process to an out-of-class environment and to develop in-class activelearning modules that clarify, elaborate, and expand on critical design process topics. Thesematerials will be widely available for others to use.Currently, limited research exists on the impact of the flipped classroom model in engineering,mathematics, or science courses at the university level. Thus, the second goal of this project is toanswer the engineering education research

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Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University; Chi-Hao Cheng, Miami University; Deng Cao, Central State University; Ashraf Yaseen

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the first nationwide example of evolvablesoftware defined radio (SDR) based laboratories for three existing undergraduate courses. Theselaboratories have been well received by the students, and have significantly improved thelearning outcomes of such courses. Furthermore, these labs have attracted students to thesecourses: the enrollment of these courses has increased drastically after the introduction of theselabs. Based on our success of this project, we are developing a suite of experiments andlaboratories into a sequence of courses (ranging from freshmen year introductory course tosenior year elective courses and capstone design projects) that vertically integrates the SDRbased experiment approach in this NSF TUES type II project. We are

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Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Paper ID #9848Research Experience for Teachers Site: A Work-in Progress ReportDr. Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University VIKRAM KAPILA is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. His research interests are in control system technology, mechatronics, and K-12 STEM education. He directs an NSF funded Web-Enabled Mechatronics and Process Control Remote Laboratory, an NSF funded Research Experience for Teachers Site, and an NSF funded GK-12 Fellows project. He received NYU-Poly’s 2002, 2008, and 2011 Jacobs Excellence in Education Award

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Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; William S. Oates, Florida State University

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consensus to furtherenhance certain aspects of the program. In areas of quantifiable disagreement, faculty involvedwith the REU will discuss issues to determine a method to move forward. Ultimately, thismathematical algorithm will provide a tool for faculty to make decisions about the future of theREU program in the presence of uncertainty and limited survey data.The second concept is based on graph theory and is motivated by recent discussions at a NationalAcademy of Engineering, 2013 Frontiers in Engineering Education meeting attended by Oates.The concept, known as Epistemic Network Analysis, has been implemented at the University ofWisconsin3 in which a capstone design project included documentations of student interactions

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Jeremy John Vaillant, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Christopher Hansen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Jonathan D. Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sammy G. Shina, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David Joe Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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, P.h.D., P.E., is the professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mas- sachusetts Lowell and has previously lectured at University of Pennsylvania’s EXMSE Program and at the University of California Irvine. He is the coordinator of the Design and Manufacturing Certificate, the Quality Engineering Certificate, the ME senior Capstone Projects and COOP education at UML. He is a past chairman of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Robotics/FMS and a founding mem- ber of the Massachusetts Quality Award. He is the founder of the New England Lead Free Consortium. He is the author of several best-selling books on Concurrent Engineering, Six Sigma, Green Design and Engineering Project Management. He

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

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Paper ID #8971Assessment of Product Archaeology as a Framework for Contextualizing En-gineering DesignDr. Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo, SUNY Kemper Lewis is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University at Buffalo - SUNY. He is the project PI for the collaborative NSF TUES grant, ”Assessment of Product Archaeology as a Framework for Contextualizing Engineering Design”. The project is a collaborative effort between the University at Buffalo - SUNY, Arizona State University, Penn State University, Northwestern University, Bucknell University, and Virginia Tech.Dr. Deborah A. Moore-Russo

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Eric Constans, Rowan University; Mariaeugenia Salas Acosta; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Bonnie L. Angelone, Rowan University, Department of Psychology

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of the “hardware” for the HPT (air engine,planetary gearset, tachometer, etc.) in earlier semesters. The control system is the “capstone” forthe five-semester design project, which has been described in an earlier publication [1]. Thispaper describes the development of the “faculty prototype” of the control system, and givespreliminary results of implementing the control system design project in the classroom.IntroductionToyota has been recognized for developingcutting-edge hybrid systems. Specifically, theyhave developed and implemented the ToyotaHybrid System (THS) which combines agasoline engine and an electric motor, with theadvantage of not requiring external charging.According to the Toyota [2] the THS II systemachieves nearly twice

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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important objective is to improve and re-develop seven currentindustrial training modules covering prototyping, machine tool calibration, precision metrology,offline and online quality control, remote monitoring and supervision of machining and roboticassembly processes, and quality assurance. This activity is currently undergoing, its progressbeing highlighted in the sections below. We will develop industry-supplied and coordinatedprojects, as well as capstone projects for collaborative student teams. The newly-equippedlaboratories will be networked for cross-institutional use between Drexel University andaffiliated community colleges. The heart of this project is the hardware and software described inthe following sections of the report. The

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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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Self-Assessment. in ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. AC 2011–1275 (2011). Page 24.748.69. Novick, M. R. The axioms and principle results of classical test theory. J. Math. Psychol. 3, 1–18 (1966).10. Brown, C., Murphy, T. J. & Nanny, M. Turning Techno-Savvy into Info-Savvy : into the College Curriculum. J. Acad. Librariansh. 29, 386 –398 (2003).11. Kotys-Schwartz, D., Knight, D. & Pawlas, G. First-year and capstone design projects: Is the bookend curriculum approach effective for skill gain? in ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. (2010).12. Fabrigar, L. R., Wegener, D. T., MacCallum, R. C. & Strahan, E. J. Evaluating the use

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Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

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manufacturing, communications and informationtechnology, defense and national security, energy, and health and medicine. While photonicsplays such an important role in enhancing the quality of our lives, higher education programs toprepare technicians to work in this area are few across the country. The existing programs do notproduce a sufficient number of graduates to fill the current and projected industry needs forphotonics technicians in our state and region as well as nationally2. Baker College has startedaddressing this gap by developing and introducing a two-year Photonics and Laser Technologyprogram, the only such program in our state. This initiative has received enthusiastic supportfrom the photonics industry in the state, and is also

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Jennifer E. LeBeau, Washington State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Noah L. Schroeder, Washington State University; Brian F. French, Washington State University ; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University

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Paper ID #8885Building Assessment and Evaluation Capacity of Engineering Educators ThroughASSESSDr. Jennifer E LeBeau, Washington State University Jennifer LeBeau conducts program and project evaluation through the Learning and Performance Re- search Center and teaches in the Department of Educational Leadership, Sport Science, and Educa- tional/Counseling Psychology. Dr. LeBeau’s primary interests lie in evaluation of projects related to STEM education and student success.Dr. Denny C. Davis P.E., Washington State University Dr, Denny Davis is Emeritus Professor at Washington State University, after over 25 years of

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Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Terry L. Alford, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny Ph.D., Arizona State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Brady J. Gibbons, Oregon State University; William Joseph Stuart P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean Maass; Candace K. Chan, Arizona State University

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Paper ID #10148JTF Web-Enabled Faculty and Student Tools for More Effective Teachingand Learning Through Two-Way, Frequent Formative FeedbackProf. Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University Stephen J. Krause is professor in the Materials Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, capstone design, and introductory materials science and engineering. His research interests include strategies for web-based teaching and learning, misconceptions and their repair, and role of formative feedback on conceptual change. He has co-developed a

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Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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learning effectiveness. The first step requiresrestructuring the current courses IE 4352 Digital System Simulation. The second step willinvolve the development of one new Internet based manufacturing technology course: IE/ME4395 Design for Manufacturability. The third step will involve developing one restructuredcourse ME 4390 Rapid Manufacturing Systems. These courses, of interdisciplinary nature andtheir associated hands-on laboratory experience will become capstone courses, which willinclude CBRM practice, operating on hardware, virtual facility embedded tutor systems and termprojects. Moreover, the proposed activities also include project competition in IE/ME 4395. Twostudents who perform excellent in the semester project from each department

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Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Michael R. Gustafson II, Duke University; Joseph C. Nadeau, Duke University; David E. Schaad, Duke University; Michael M. Barger, Duke University; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Michigan State University

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thesecourses implemented the EGC framework in a manner appropriate for their course. For example,students in the signal processing course investigated the EGC of “Reverse-Engineering theBrain”, which included a lecture/discussion led by a neuroscientist who uses signal processing,followed by a project assignment that applied spectral analysis and filter design to publiclyavailable data from a brain-computer interface contest. For all courses, baseline data werecollected from the same classes taught by the same instructors in the previous year.Results from the first year of implementation indicated significant benefits for the EGCframework, as well as differences in effectiveness across settings. Each student provided datathat included self-reported

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Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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technologies to enhance Drexel’s Engineering Tech- nology course offerings. Eric is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Computer Engineering at Drexel, and is an author of several technical papers in the field of Engineering Technology Education. Page 24.1091.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Imaging of Solar Cells:A Gateway to Teaching STEM DisciplinesAbstractIn this project, we are using image processing (both visible, near infrared, and farinfrared) to study various aspects of solar cells including their materials, deviceoperation, defects, variability, and reliability. Laboratory projects

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of Beams B3A and B3Bmust be coped to meet the top-of-steel-elevation requirement, often specified in design. Thisspecific refers to the necessity to have the top face of the beams and the top face of the girders onthe same elevation so that roof deck and floor decks can be placed on them. From the authors’teaching experience, the coping detail in particular, is difficult for students to comprehend from2-D sketches.One way to remedy this problem is to take students to actual construction sites. Although this is agood approach, it is a major challenge to find construction projects that are nearby and installingconnections that coincides with the topic being taught at the time. Additionally, liability issuesmay also arise and prevent the

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Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Paper ID #10505A Flat Learning Environment - Learning To Solve Ill-Structured ProblemsProf. Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma Zahed Siddique is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. His research interests are in areas of product design, product platform design, and engineering education. He is in- terested in peer-to-peer learning, technology enhanced education, motivation, and game-based learning for engineering. He is the faculty advisor of the Sooner Racing Team (FSAE) and coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Capstone Program.Dr. Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee UniversityDr. Gul E. Okudan

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

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has taught undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, air-conditioning, dynamics, and senior capstone design.Prof. Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific Dr. Jiancheng Liu is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Pacific. Dr. Liu’s research experience and teaching interest have been in the areas of machine design and manu- facturing engineering, with specific focuses on CNC machine tool design, mechanical micro machining, cutting process, flexible manufacturing system automation, sensing and control technology, and intelligent CAM technology. With his many years’ experience in industry and universities, Dr. Liu has published over 80 technical