Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability and Grand Challenges

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

laboratory, office hours, orother venues, is one of the key college experiences associated with studentdevelopment.13 In the two years prior to the project timeline described here, thestudents participated in team building activities and research experiences thatprepared them for the final project. The preliminary activities, particularly theteam building skills, described in Cutright et al.14 were used to enable thestudents' to develop into an effective interdisciplinary team as well as address thepotential lack of interest in core STEM classes. This is in line with Wilson etal.2,15 who reported that mentoring, education, and research were all critical forcollege and post-college persistence in STEM. Students that participate in wellstructured

Conference Session

Dynamic Systems and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Estelle M. Eke, California State University, Sacramento

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11981Using Simulink, Matlab, and LEGO Mindstorms to teach a Project-BasedControl Systems Design CourseDr. Estelle M Eke, California State University, Sacramento Estelle Eke is a full professor of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Sacramento. She received a B.S. degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Rice University, and a Ph.D. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Rice University. She worked for two and half years in the Spacecraft Navigation Section at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert G. Batson P.E., University of Alabama

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College Industry Partnerships

an extended visit to anotheracademic institution or a government laboratory. The intent is often to collaborate with a hostresearcher or team, to utilize specialized facilities, or perhaps to develop a new research interest.If the visit is funded, it is usually a grant and the researcher has extensive latitude in whatactivities to pursue. Publication of research is a secondary goal, and involvement of graduatestudents is generally not considered. In an early section of this paper, we discuss the history andpurposes of sabbatical leaves.The author participated in three sabbatical leaves with industry during the 21 years 1990-2010:the first two for an entire academic year (9 months) with half salary and half benefits paid by thecompany, and

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David C. Jensen, University of Arkansas; Dennis Beck, University of Arkansas

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11235Self-Evaluation of Design Decision-Making Skills Gained through StudentGenerated Learning AidsDr. David C Jensen, University of Arkansas Dr. David C. Jensen leads the research effort for the Complex Adaptive Engineered Systems Research Laboratory. He has worked extensively in modeling, simulating, and validating complex engineered sys- tems. His research has been supported by awards through NSF, NASA, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and DARPA. He holds an appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Arkansas where he also teaches courses in

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Bring-Your-Own-Experiments 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger A Beardsley PE, Central Washington University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and supplies toperform a demonstration would be around $100. This would supply enough reactant chemicalsfor about 45 reactions. For a class sized laboratory activity with multiple lab groups, anadditional scale, two additional 100 ml graduated cylinders, two additional 600 ml beakers, andat least five 125 ml wide mouth catalyst bottles should be obtained. The total for this lab set upwould be around $150, with enough supplies for about 45 reactions. Of this total, $95 isnonrecurring equipment expense. The cost of consumable supplies is around $0.85 per reaction(based on January 2015 prices), assuming the oil supply is at no cost.Further ProcessingSecond Reaction: Typically the initial reaction does not reach the 99.7% completion rate implied

Conference Session

Software and Programming

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Peter Y. Wu, Robert Morris University; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

mid-career employees and military personnel [4]. In order that the onlineeducation is at least equally effective (if not better) than face-to-face education in traditionalclassroom in all aspects such as academic quality, rigor and outcomes, appropriate teaching toolsmust be developed to suit the online teaching / learning media. In this regard, we believe the casestudy based education is one of the superior tools to deliver an equivalent laboratory experiencefor the online students!The process for developing case studies in described in section 2, a fully developed case study inthe domain of software testing is presented in Section 3, the instructions and teaching notes aregiven in Section 4, pedagogy and educational outcomes are discussed

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary J. Meixell, Quinnipiac University; Nebil Buyurgan, Quinnipiac University; Corey Kiassat, Quinnipiac University

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

university,and via the curriculum.In the case of this curriculum development project, the need to adhere to ABET requirements forcurriculum was very clear. Perhaps not so clear was the usefulness of the NCEES FundamentalExam content in making specific curricular decisions. Also, the college mission was a factor as itcalls for a liberal education perspective to be linked to the university’s pre-professionalprograms, and requires 46 credits of general education that must be accommodated in alluniversity degree programs. Resource limitations needed to be considered in the development ofthis program in terms of classroom and laboratory development. Also, substantial faculty timehas been needed for course development as several new courses are required

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Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward J. Berger, Purdue University; Edward A. Pan, University of Virginia

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Mechanics

and specific learning outcomes. Much of the worked example literatureused a fairly controlled laboratory setting rather than an actual higher education classroom. Someof that literature focuses quite closely on mechanics related learning outcomes. Recent workusing controlled eye gaze experiments examined how students learn physics concepts fromworked examples[10], with the conclusions supporting the central tenets of both the workedexample effect (via cognitive load theory[11]) and effective multimedia design that leveragesspatial contiguity principles[12]. Quite a bit of work in similar laboratory settings has focused onquantifying specific aspects of physics or mechanics problem solving using eye gazetechnologies and other instruments to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Problem-based and Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiina M. Komulainen, Oslo and Akershus University College; Christine Lindstrøm, Oslo and Akershus University College; Tengel Sandtrø, Oslo and Akershus University College

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Electrical and Computer

students who completed the course in their second year) and one laboratoryengineer. The expected course commitment from students is 13 hours per week: pre-classpreparation including reading, numerical tasks and online quizzes (2-3 hours/week), classeswith active learning methods (245min on Mondays and 445min on Tuesdays, a total of 6teaching hours in ProLab per week), laboratory sessions (3-4 hours fortnightly), andcompulsory assignments (3-4 hours fortnightly). All assignments must be satisfactorilycompleted for students to be allowed to sit the final examination, which counts for 100% of thecourse grade.Students who fail the end-of-semester final examination are entitled to take a resit-examinationthree months later. If they pass the resit

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Robert Alan Hirsh, Cooper University Hospital; Sameer Sood, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine

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Biomedical

Page 26.1762.2Scholars spent two weeks immersed at Cooper University Hospital, where they shadowed onrounds on medical and surgical floors and in Intensive Care Units; participated in discussionswith doctors, nurses, technicians, hospital staff, secretaries, and patients; attended Grand Rounds;and were present in Operating Rooms and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Scholarsfollowed a three-step process: 1) observe clinical processes, 2) identify problems associated withthat process, and 3) formulate a need statement. Each Scholar maintained an “innovationnotebook” to ensure that observations were accurately captured.5 For a few hours at the end ofeach week, engineering and clinical faculty met with the Scholars to discuss their

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: It's All About Teams and Teamwork

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Gulf Coast University; Janusz Zalewski, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #13106FAST learning: Follow Accomplishments of Senior TeamsDr. Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Golf Coast University Dr. Fernando Gonzalez joined FGCU as an Assistant Professor in the Software Engineering Program in the fall of 2013. Previously he has worked at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, the U.S. Department of Energy at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico and at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez graduated from the University of Illinois in 1997 with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. He received his Master’s degree in Electrical

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Tactical Approaches to Entrepreneurship Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University; Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #12140Fostering the entrepreneurial mindset through the development of multidis-ciplinary learning modules based on the ”Quantified Self” social movementDr. Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Meyer directs the Experimental Biomechanics Laboratory (EBL) at LTU with the goal to advance experimental biomechanics understanding. Dr. Meyer teaches Introduction to Biomechanics, Tissue Mechanics, Engineering Applications in Orthopedics and Cellular and Molecular Mechanobiology. He has been an active member of the engineering faculty committee that has redesigned the Foundations of Engineering Design

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, device operation,defects, variability, and reliability. Laboratory projects using low-cost fluorescent cameras,visible and near-IR cameras, and laser scanning are used to characterize the grain structure,defects, surface roughness, reflectivity, and photovoltaic effects in common solar cell materials(e.g., monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon wafers, thin film solar cells, commercialsilicon solar cells, and photovoltaic modules. Captured images can be imported into MATLABor other widely-available image processing software for analysis and interpretation. Topicallaboratory modules and projects can teach across engineering disciplines including materialsscience, optics, quality control, semiconductor devices, and renewable energy.1

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth M Purcell, University of Southern Indiana

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Engineering Physics & Physics

of approximately 6-8 End of Chapter problems turned in weekly and several inclass homework problems in which the students we required to work with a partner tosolve a homework problem in 10 minutes.Along with the use of online learning systems, many other variables are involved in theprevious 4 years including variation in student population, textbooks, changes in mypresentation of material in lecture, and changes in the accompanying laboratory sectionmake it impossible to suggest that online learning systems alone affect student criticalthinking skills and conceptual understanding of physics as measured by the commoncumulative final exam. Any change in the average grade earned has been negligiblethrough the years. The addition of ORION

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Curricular Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna Blaser, University of Washington; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Sheryl Elaine Burgstahler, University of Washigton

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

, NativeAmerican, and Latino designs. Likewise, eliminating masculine-associated language frompromotional materials and decorating rooms in a gender-neutral manner can help increase theparticipation of females.11, 22Engineering programs typically include a rich set of hands-on laboratories that supportclassroom-based curriculum. These hands-on laboratories can create particular challenges inmaking a curriculum that is broadly accessible, especially for individuals with disabilities.However, simple UD strategies can often make these labs accessible to a broader audience. Weconducted site visits of a machine shop and four engineering labs at a large research university.Based on these site visits and resources developed for making science labs more

Conference Session

Innovations in Communications and Wireless Systems Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven S. Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Robert A. Strangeway, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #13086A Concise Antennas Course based on a Single Semester of ElectromagneticsPreparationDr. Steven S. Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering Steven S. Holland (M ’13) was born in Chicago, IL, in 1984. He received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), Milwaukee, WI, in 2006, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in 2008 and 2011 respectively. From 2006 to 2011, he was a Research Assistant working in the Antennas and Propagation Laboratory (APLab), Department of Electrical and Computer

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Hands-on Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

. Page 26.53.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Hands-on Project approach to Teaching Solid ModelingAbstractThis paper describes an integrated laboratory-oriented course MET/MFG407 in computer-aidedDesign at Oregon Institute of Technology. Teaching this subject in an 11-week of academicquarter is a challenging task requiring a combination of instructional delivery methods.Besides the in class lectures on the different aspects of using the CAD software; each student isalso given a toy robot kit to be modeled. The course content is designed around three learningobjectives: be able to create parametric models, be able to generate the associated 2D multiviewdrawings of the solid models, be

Conference Session

Diffusion and Adoption of Teaching Practices

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiang (Susie) Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Fayequa Majid, Alabama A&M University; V. Trent Montgomery, Alabama A&M University; Chance M Glenn Sr., Alabama A&M University; Juarine Stewart, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

mathematics by applying evidence-based teaching strategies—student-centeredproblem-based teaching(SC-PBT), example-based teaching, and just-in-time teaching (JITT); (3)incorporating classroom and laboratory activities that require active student engagement,conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving; and (4) Employing modelstudents to lead Supplementary Instruction (SI) courses with evidence-based peer-to-peerlearning strategies. This section mainly describes the details on the implementation of evidence-based teaching and SI program in selected STEM gateway courses.3.1 Implementing evidence-based teaching in STEM gateway coursesInnovative, evidence-based instructional practices are critical to transforming the

Conference Session

Make It!

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

Arduino board to build a robot for less than $45. Plans are provided with detailsthat permit use in classroom projects and laboratory work. The 3D printer is used to make twowheels and a chassis. The chassis has features to support the RC servos, Arduino board, and a 9Vbattery. The first software example is suitable for K-12 outreach activities. More advancedexamples could include low cost light sensors for cat and mouse games. The presentation willinclude a live demonstration.IntroductionDesigning and building robots is a great source of entertainment for practicing and aspiringengineers. This paper describes a robot designed for fun, that could also be used to helpintroduce students to engineering and robotics topics. The robot design begins

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Sustainability (CIVL 317), andEngineering Management (CIVL 411), the two courses that are the focus of this paper.Table 2 Summary of Civil Engineering Courses linked with Professional Skills Development Civil Engineering Course Academic Year Engineering Drawing, CIVL 101 Freshman Introduction to Civil Engineering, CIVL 103 Surveying, CIVL 205Computer Application for Civil & Environmental Engineering, CIVL 210 Sophomore Surveying I Laboratory, CIVL 235 Highway Engineering, CIVL 302 Transportation Engineering, CIVL 305

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriela De Mattos Veroneze, North Carolina A&T SU; Zhichao Li, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Pedro Augusto Pinto Caldeira

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

semester long project where they will be required to “create” their ownmodel of a power house.Figure 3. An Example of a reduced model for a power house Page 26.1484.5 After the first experimental session the student will be separated into groups that willrotate upon the different sets of experiments. For example one group will be working with thewind mill while the other will be looking at solar panels; this is done so the amount ofexperimental kits required is reduced. In the end of each experiment a laboratorial report is to be draft containing:introduction, materials, experiment results, discussion and conclusions. This

Conference Session

Examining Social Ties and Networks

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan C. Hilpert, Georgia Southern University; Rebecca Holliday, Georgia Southern University

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Educational Research and Methods

and developed an edge frequency list. Then, for each individual graph,we summed the edge frequencies. The graph with highest sum became our best fitmodel because it represents the graph with the most number of edges common acrossisomorphic classes. After running the algorithm on 100 iterations, we used Gephi, a popular networkanalysis program, to visualize the results. We used the Forced Atlas II layout algo-rithm to examine the graphs for evidence of face validity and to determine what thenetwork indicated about the groups that formed. Because we knew, a priori, thatone was a large lecture course the other was a smaller laboratory course, and we alsoknew what types of instructional strategies were being used in each from student

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Mann, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Mikhail Chester, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Specifically, she is interested in novel design processes that financially and technically facilitate energy-efficient buildings. Her work also explores how principles of lean manufacturing facilitate energy-efficiency in the commercial building industry. Another research interest of Kristen’s is engineering education, where she explores how project- and experience-based learning foster better understanding of engineering and management principles. Prior to joining ASU, Kristen was at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) as a Postdoctoral Fellow (2009-11) and then a Scientific Engineering Associate (2011-2012) in the Building Technologies and Urban Systems Department. She worked in the Commercial Buildings group

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J Skromme, Arizona State University; Paul Rayes, Arizona State University; Brian McNamara, Arizona State University; Xiaoxuan Wang, Arizona State University; Yih-Fang Huang, University of Notre Dame; Daniel H. Robinson, Colorado State University; Xiang Gao, Arizona State University; Theodore Thompson

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

analysis tutorials. Initial results from a laboratory-based study showed astatistically significant 1.21 standard deviation improvement in student performance compared tonormal textbook-based homework. The software has been used by over 1290 students at fourdifferent universities and some community colleges, with high levels of user satisfaction andgenerally favorable comments.1. IntroductionOne of the most widely taught courses in undergraduate engineering curricula is linear circuitanalysis, as many majors other than just electrical engineering require their students to have atleast general familiarity with electrical circuits. For example, around 19 mostly large (70-80student) sections of this course (including 2 sections completely online) are

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Design and Entrepreneurship

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Tadd, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan; Elaine Wisniewski, University of Michigan; Leena N Lalwani, University of Michigan

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

appointment as an Assistant Research Scientist, Dr. Tadd began teaching part time in the Chemical Engineering Department. He has taught the junior heat and mass transfer laboratory course, ChE 360, and the senior-level process design and simulation course, ChE 487. Dr. Tadd officially joined the Chemical Engineering faculty as a full-time lecturer in Fall 2013, teaching the process design course senior design and the junior year separations course, ChE 343. Most recently, Dr. Tadd has been developing an elective course on statistics and applications to industrial quality, including an overview of SPC, Six Sigma terminology and techniques, and basic design of experiments.Ms. Elaine Wisniewski, University of Michigan Elaine

Conference Session

Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University; Shahin S. Nudehi, Valparaiso University; Robert D. Palumbo, Valparaiso University; Daniel Blood, Valparaiso University; Luke Jerod Venstrom, Valparaiso University

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Mechanical Engineering

Laboratory at the Paul Sherrer Institute. And I was awarded the 2013 Indiana Professor of the Year Award by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation.Dr. Daniel Blood, Valparaiso University Daniel Blood is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Valparaiso University. He received his B.S. from Valparaiso University in 2010, and his Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Florida in 2012 and 2014 respectively. His research interests include non-traditional manufacturing, renewable energy, and low-cost technologies for the developing world.Prof. Luke Jerod Venstrom, Valparaiso University Department of Mechanical Engineering Luke earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shyam Aravamudhan, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

Paper ID #13599Student Learning in Challenge-based Ocean Engineering ProjectProf. Shyam Aravamudhan, North Carolina A&T State University Shyam Aravamudhan is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator of Nanoengineering at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), North Carolina A&T State University. Shyam re- ceived his PhD in Electrical Engineering (2007) from University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Shyam previously worked as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Emer- gency Response and Air Toxicants Branch in the Division of Laboratory Sciences) and

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Christopher Cotting, United States Air Force Test Pilot School

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Diversity

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Aerospace

an unsafe condition, whereas pilots must realize the complex coordinationthat is occurring on the ground in a control room, and the need to have efficient and optimizedtests to minimize programmatic costs.Curriculum Execution Challenges Page 26.193.11Each student day allows for 3 to 4 hours of academic instruction, with 1 to 2 flight events alsoscheduled during that day. A simulation laboratory, instructor feedback session, or oral reportmay take the place of a flying event as required. An academic event will often last 3 to 5 days,with a test given at the end of an event. Each academic event is part of a larger course that alsoincludes

Conference Session

Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Nicholas Langhoff, Canada College

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Page 26.251.3is to engage students with research experiences in the first two years by funding implementationof research courses for students in the first two years, and establishing collaborations betweenresearch universities and small colleges, such as community colleges, to provide all studentsaccess to research experiences.1There are many studies documenting the benefits of research opportunities for undergraduatestudents. Independent research experiences increase student engagement in their education2-4,enhance research and laboratory skills2-6, improve academic performance4,7,8, increaseunderstanding and interest for their discipline2-6,9-12, strengthen oral and written communicationskills12,14, enhance problem solving and critical