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Communication Across the Divisions II: Communication and Transdisciplinary Pedagogies

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Valenzuela P.E., University of Evansville; Valerie A. Stein, University of Evansville

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Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

has taught in the Department of Philosophy and Religion since 2002. She became Director of the First Year Seminar Program in 2012. She received a ThD in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament from Harvard University. She received her MA from Luther Seminary in Old Testament and a BA from Capital University in both History and Religion. Her areas of specialization include the history of biblical interpretation and the role of the Bible in culture Page 26.1153.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Minding the Gap: How engineering can contribute to a liberal

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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenifer Blacklock, Colorado School of Mines; Jered H Dean, Colorado School of Mines

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Mechanical Engineering

,  tied  to  requirements,  for  an  engineering   challenge;   g. create  a  validation  plan2,  tied  to  stakeholder  needs,  for  an  engineering   challenge;   2. Problem  Exploration   a. develop    multiple,  overall  conceptual  design  solutions  to  a  given   engineering  challenge;   b. develop  ideas  using  basic  ideation  techniques  such  as  brainstorming;   c. develop  ideas  using  analytic  ideation  techniques  such  as  mind   mapping

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Dynamic Systems and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chan Ham, Kennesaw State University ; Mohsin Mohammad Taufiq, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Paper ID #12313Development of a Ball and Plate SystemDr. Chan Ham, Kennesaw State University He is an Associate Professor in Mechatronics Engineering at the Kennesaw State University. He has over fifteen year experience in Mechatronics education and research.Mohsin Mohammad Taufiq, Mechatronics Engineering Mohsin Mohammad Taufiq is a senior year undergraduate student at Southern Polytechnic State Univer- sity perusing a B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering. Currently he is assisting Ph.D. Chan Ham of Mecha- tronics department at the Southern Polytechnic State University in research. Email: mohsin.taufiq@gmail.com

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Microcontrollers, Programming, and Data Acquisition

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derrick Rodriguez P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Jenifer Blacklock, Colorado School of Mines; Joel M. Bach, Colorado School of Mines

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #13942Letting students learn through making mistakes: Teaching hardware andsoftware early in an academic career.Dr. Derrick Rodriguez P.E., Colorado School of Mines Dr. Rodriguez is a Teaching Associate Professor at the Colorado School of Mines in the Mechanical Engineering Department. He has taught over 30 courses and specializes in Thermal/Fluid Systems.Prof. Jenifer Blacklock, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Jenifer Blacklock is the Assistant Department Head in the Mechanical Engineering department at Col- orado School of Mines. Jenifer is active in the Undergraduate Curriculum in the Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Dynamic Systems and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel J Cox, University of North Florida; Lawrence K. Mao, University of North Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s of Art in Physics concentrated in Astronomy, San Francisco State University Graduate stu- dent in Mechanical Engineering, University of North Florida Lab Assistant for Department of Physics, University of North Florida Lab Assistant for Mechanical Engineering, University of North Florida Page 26.833.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Hands-on Experiments in Dynamic Systems and Control With High Student ThroughputAbstractIncreased student enrollment with limited instructional resources poses significant challengeswhen attempting to meet

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas; Deify Law, California State University, Fresno

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Mechanical Engineering

encouraged to make up their own mind on this question, the issue of homework doesallow instructors to challenge engineering students to think and behave ethically, as we hopethey will in their careers.Based on the lack of evidence showing that graded homework improves performance oversuggested problems and the ethical implications accompanying the increased likelihood ofacademic misconduct on graded homework, the authors agree with the sentiments of Trussell andDietz7. Specifically, instructor resources dedicated to implementing graded homework as part ofan undergraduate engineering course design might be redirected without a negative impact onstudent performance. The nebulous nature of homework will require additional research to betterdefine the

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Dynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University

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with the sheer amount of information, assumptions and details that “real-world” engineers do day in and day out. It is hard to appreciate the thought that goes into such a large-scale project until one is handed to you. What is even more mind-boggling is that our analysis was purely from an engineering standpoint; economic, geographic and many other considerations were not taken into account.These types of broad lessons about using concepts from dynamics in engineering practice are noteasily grasped via normal textbook problem solving, but become apparent via this project-basedapproach. Page 26.104.9Page 26.104.10Page

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Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11664Using 3D Printing and Physical Tsesting to Make Finite-Element AnalyisMore Real in a Computer-Aided Simulation and Design CourseDr. Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland Dr. Robert T. Bailey is currently associate professor and chair of the Department of Engineering at Loyola University Maryland. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, the latter in 1991. He worked in industry for Westinghouse and Science Applica- tions International Corporation, served as a senior program officer at the National Research Council, and taught

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New Teaching Pedagogies: Methods and Assessments

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University; Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11905Using Team Based Learning to Ensure Student Accountability and Engage-ment in Flipped ClassroomsDr. Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University Jennifer Mott is faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Her research interests include using Team Based Learning in engineering courses and first year engineering programs.Dr. Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University Dr. Steffen Peuker holds the James L. Bartlett, Jr. Assistant Professor position in the Mechanical Engi- neering Department at the California State University in San Luis Obispo. He is teaching courses, includ

Conference Session

Microcontrollers, Programming, and Data Acquisition

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Jeff Shelton, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Address the Entrepreneurial Mindset.” Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA. 3. Gerhart, A. L. and Fletcher, R. W. (2011) “Project-Based Learning and Design Experiences in Introduction to Engineering Courses: Assessing an Incremental Introduction of Engineering Skills.” Proceedings of the 118th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. 4. Gerhart, A. L., Carpenter, D. D., Fletcher, R. W., and Meyer, E. G. (2014) “Combining Discipline-specific Introduction to Engineering Courses into a Single Multidiscipline Course to Foster the Entrepreneurial Mindset with Entrepreneurially Minded Learning.” Proceedings of the 121st ASEE Annual Conference and

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Perspectives on Degree Completion and Graduate School Application

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington

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Mechanical Engineering

of $121 per SCH for students who have exceeded the 30 or 45 hour credit limits.Depending on the calculation methods used, graduation rates can be strongly influenced by studentswho initially seek a particular degree but later change their mind and pursue another degree path. Thefactors that influence a student’s decision to leave engineering are linked to both academic and non-academic factors5. Academic factors include teaching, advising and curriculum. Non-academicfactors include being part of a cohort and having a sense of community. Students who believe theybelong in engineering are more likely to be retained in engineering.The impact of freshmen-level courses on student retention has been studied6,7. The freshman levelclasses do not

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Statics and Finite Element Analysis

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11317Finite Element Analysis Active Learning Modules Embedded Throughout ACurriculum: Implementation and Assessment of Results Based on StudentGPAProf. Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific Kyle Watson earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Villanova University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University. He has been a faculty member at the University of the Pacific since 2003 and has taught undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, air-conditioning, dynamics, and senior capstone design.Dr. Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David J. Gagnon, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Michael Litzkow, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Maidl Pribbenow, Wisconsin Center for Education Research

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11788Game Design and Learning Objectives for Undergraduate Engineering Ther-modynamicsProf. John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin, Madison Professor John M. Pfotenhauer earned his BA, MA, and PhD degrees in physics from St. Olaf College and the University of Oregon in 1979, 1981, and 1984. For eight years he conducted research as part of the Applied Superconductivity Center at the University of Wisconsin – Madison before joining the faculty there in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Physics in 1993. In addition to his research in cryogenics, and in educational games, he teaches

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Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Lulay, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland; Deborah S. Munro, University of Portland; Shazib Z. Vijlee, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11406Implementation of a Design Spine for a Mechanical Engineering CurriculumDr. Kenneth Lulay, University of Portland BSME, University of Portland, 1984 MSME, University of Portland, 1987 PhD, University of Washing- ton, 1990 Hyster Co., 1984-1987 Boeing 1990-1998 Associate Prof, University of Portland, CurrentDr. Heather Dillon, University of Portland Dr. Heather Dillon is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Portland. Her teaching focuses on thermodynamics, heat transfer, renewable energy, and optimization of energy systems. She currently leads a research team working on energy

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Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali R. Mohammadzadeh, Grand Valley State University; Salim M. Haidar, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11357Design of Shaft and Bearing system in Eccentric and Nonaligned Gears Mountedon Rotating ShaftsDr. Ali R Mohammadzadeh, Grand Valley State University Ali R. Mohammadzadeh is associate professor of mechanical engineering at Grand Valley State Univer- sity’s Padnos school of engineering and computing. He earned his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. His research interest is in the field of fluid solid interactionDr. Salim M. Haidar, Grand Valley State University Salim M. Haidar holds a Ph.D in Applied Mathematics from Carnegie-Mellon University and is a Pro- fessor of

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Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Hassanein Jaleel Radhi, California State University, Fullerton

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Mechanical Engineering

. Bransford, J.D., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking, “How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School”,Washington, DC: National Academy Press, (2000).3. Ramsden, P., “Learning to Teaching Higher Education”, 2nd ed. London: Taylor and Francis, (2003).4. Norman, G.R., and H.G. Schmidt, ”The Psychological Basis of Problem-based Learning: A Review of theEvidence”, Academic Medicine 67 (9): 557–65, (1992).5. Coles, C.R., “Differences Between Conventional and Problem-based Curricula in their Students’ Approaches toStudying”, Medical Education, 19(4): 308–09, (1985).6. Felder, R.M., and R. Brent, “The Intellectual Development of Science and Engineering Students. Pt. 1: Modelsand Challenges”, Pt. 2: Teaching to Promote Growth. Journal of Engineering

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan, Lawrence Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

. 4. Gerhart, A. L., Carpenter, D. D., Fletcher, R. W., and Meyer, E. G. (2014) “Combining Discipline-specific Introduction to Engineering Courses into a Single Multidiscipline Course to Foster the Entrepreneurial Mindset with Entrepreneurially Minded Learning.” Proceedings of the 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN. 5. Mynderse, J. A. and Shelton, J. N. (2014) “Implementing Problem-Based Learning in a Senior/Graduate Mechatronics Course.” Proceedings of the 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN. Page 26.1174.15 6. Smith, K., Sheppard

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Perspectives on Degree Completion and Graduate School Application

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Bradley Davidson, University of Denver; Corinne Shirley Lengsfeld, University of Denver; Bernard Chao, University of Denver Sturm College of Law

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Mechanical Engineering

crimminal law, Toort Law, and d the such. However, H I foound the enggineers excellled in Patennt andTrade Secret Law for a few court cases reviewed involved knowing issues such a temporarymemory, computer coding, and engineering machine shop practices. On the front of the personteaching the class, I thought very highly of Mr. X. Being an electrical engineer himself, it waseasy to relate with his background knowledge for cases. Furthermore, his background stories ofbeing a Patent Attorney in the Silicon Valley were amazing and quite mind blowing.For students taking the class next year, just remind them that the class is quite harder than theBus. Law class at DCB. Expect for each class to read

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Statics and Finite Element Analysis

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qin Ma, Walla Walla University; Louie L. Yaw, Walla Walla University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #13579Finite Element Method as a Useful Modern Engineering Tool to EnhanceLearning of Deformation ConceptsDr. Qin Ma, walla walla university Dr. Qin Ma is a tenured professor at Edward F. Cross School of Engineering, Walla Walla University, WA, USA. He has been active in using finite element methods in his research and teaching for more than fifteen years.Prof. Louie L Yaw, Walla Walla University Currently Professor of Civil Engineering at Walla Walla University. Undergraduate degree in Civil engi- neering Walla Walla College in 1992. Masters in structural engineering from UC Davis 1996 and PhD from UC Davis in

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura A Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania; Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

benefits of engineering classroom demonstrations allfound positive results.5, 6, 7 It is clear that hands-on activities and interesting demonstrations can Page 26.33.2improve student learning as well as increase retention in engineering programs. Since topics in Fluid Mechanics can be seem quite abstract in students’ minds, it seems tobe a course that could especially benefit from the introduction of classroom demonstrations.Educators from several universities have posted lists of fluid mechanics demonstrations on-line,and some of these demonstrations have been used in the author’s classroom.8, 9, 10 The purpose ofthis paper is to present

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Cindy E. Foor, University of Oklahoma; Rui Pan, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

and Senior Design Lead (President and Vice-President) have regular meetings withhim. Some team members reported they had never seen him interact with the team. The FSAEteam describes their team advisor as “hands-off”, but that he is always available for technical orpersonal disputes. Several members reported how he helped the team respond to some personnelissues. The officers meet with the advisor routinely and he attends some meetings.Missed opportunities for team membersEngineering design-build teams seem to be ideal opportunities for students to develop andpractice the skills and habits of mind essential to being a successful engineer. Indeed most of theteam members interviewed cited technical skills and experiences as among the most

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Communication Across the Divisions II: Communication and Transdisciplinary Pedagogies

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey J. Evans, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Thomas Smith; Sorin Adam Matei, Purdue University Polytechnic Institute; Esteban Garcia

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Lafayette Amy S. Van Epps is an associate professor of Library Science and Engineering Librarian at Purdue Uni- versity. She has extensive experience providing instruction for engineering and technology students, including Purdue’s first-year engineering program. Her research interests include finding effective meth- ods for integrating information literacy knowledge into the undergraduate engineering curriculum. Prof. Van Epps has a BA in engineering science from Lafayette College, her MSLS from Catholic University of America, a M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is currently working on her PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue.Dr. Michael Thomas SmithDr. Sorin Adam Matei