Conference Session

Models and Practices of Community Engagement for Engineering Faculty

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Paul Walters, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kaitlin Litchfield, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Community Engagement Division

. Based on the students’ growth in understanding ofthe factors and complexities in their project, we believe that this research provides valuableevidence and support for the future use of GMB as a tool for applying systems thinking ininternational infrastructure development projects.INTRODUCTIONLeaders in both engineering education and industry agree that engineers must increasinglydevelop skills in systems thinking to be effective. In education, the emphasis on systemsthinking can be witnessed from leaders like ABET with their student learning outcomes a-k: forexample, outcome h, “the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.” 1 For decades, the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. A. Karim, Kennesaw State University

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Civil Engineering

nine weeks for a 16-week semester. The students wererequired to prepare professional reports and present them in the class at the end of each project.At the end of the semester, a survey with seven questions, as shown in Figure 1, was conductedto gather the data for the evaluation of PBL for environmental engineering. PBL inclusion inengineering curriculum may be well established, but the inclusion of PBL in environmentalengineering design courses is a kind of new. This study explores the students’ perception andattitude of PBL inclusion in environmental engineering design courses that influence the learningenvironment.End of Semester Survey and Data AnalysisThere are a total of 55 students that participated in the survey. The analysis of

Conference Session

Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moe Tajvidi P.E., Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

Animation (CSA) in Teaching and Learning Engineering MechanicsAbstractUse of computer simulation and animation (CSA) in higher education is growing rapidly and hasbecome a major trend in undergraduate engineering education. This paper conducts acomprehensive and critical literature review regarding the use of CSA as a learning aid to teachengineering mechanics courses. The paper addresses two main topics: (1) pedagogicalinnovations in the instruction of engineering mechanics, and (2) using CSA as a learning tool inengineering mechanics education. Representative pedagogical innovations are clustered intothree categories: (1) altering the engineering mechanics curriculum, (2) active learning strategies,and (3) the application of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rob Henry Kinzel; Deborah K. Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Winston Sealy, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rachel E Cohen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jennifer Veltsos, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and family structure. Our program has demonstrated past success in addressingissues important to the field and accreditation boards, such as functioning on multidisciplinaryteams, understanding ethical responsibilities, developing a sense of the global and societalcontext of STEM work, and supporting the idea of life-long learning.1-4In the eight years since the program was founded, it has grown and developed considerably.Structural changes throughout these years include adding distance students in an off-campusprogram 280 miles away, broadening the program to include multiple science majors, funding ahalf-time graduate assistant, and staffing changes in the faculty mentors. Program improvementshave included annual retreats for scholars

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Strategies II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth J Reid, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

bemeasured.Moreover, the ability to evaluate one’s course in the context of curriculum development can alsobe daunting. The task is made more streamlined using the First-Year Introduction to EngineeringCourse Classification Scheme, but this tool only quantifies the content (the objectives) of thecourse.1 Assessment and any associated performance metrics are not captured directly using thismethodology, so while the tool is useful for quantifying course objectives, its use as anassessment tool is limited – especially in the context of a curriculum review. Thus, byconstruction, the opportunity to remind the users to consider a one to one correspondencebetween the performance objectives and assessment is lost. Ensuring the balance of assessmentand objectives is

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing – 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Manufacturing

 and  understand  basic  manufacturing  topics  in  the  classroom.1  For  this  reason,  it  is  essential  for  ME  undergraduates  to  understand  how  parts  and  components  are  manufactured,  with  the  goal  of  developing  better  engineers  and  designers.      With  the  incorporation  of  several  open-­‐ended  design  challenges  and  hands-­‐on  projects  throughout  Field  Session,  specifically  related  to  manufacturing  topics,  students  begin  to  learn  the  following  concepts  early  on  in  the  undergraduate  curriculum:  1)  proper  dimensioning  and  tolerancing,  2)  manufacturing  tolerances,  3)  material  selection  4)  automated  manufacturing  techniques,  5)  manual  manufacturing  techniques,  6)  CAD-­‐CAM

Conference Session

Shaping the Future: Structured Mentoring for Today's Diverse Engineering Student Populations

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Gordon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary S. May, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

graduates. The research questions of interest: 1) Are doctoral recipients who participated in the FACES program more likely to gain employment in academia? 2) Are there differences in self-reported professional skills for former FACES fellows when compared to other URM doctoral recipients as well as to non-URM PhDs?Results demonstrate that FACES participants were over 2.5 times more likely to reportworking in a faculty or academic professional position than were the non-URM STEMgraduates, and were nearly twice as likely compared with URM graduates without theprogram experience. Additionally, on seven of a set of 15 knowledge, skills, and abilities

Conference Session

Data Analysis and Assessment

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Brozina, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech, Department of Engineering Education

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Computers in Education

questions to answer:1) How do the number of learning management system sessions per student vary based on coursegrade, gender, lecturer, and workshop leader?2) How do the number of learning management system sessions per student for different toolsvary based on course grade, gender, lecturer, and workshop leader? Theoretical frameworkWhile learning analytics approaches have sought to understand the effective learning processesof students, which as noted helps students, such projects can also help faculty members byproviding them with a more in-depth portrayal of their students. However, the value toeducational researchers has not been fully realized because of the lack of educational theorywithin learning

Conference Session

Survey and Assessment Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariana Tafur-Arciniegas P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

identifying information-rich cases may reduce bias whileallowing qualitative analysis for in-depth research questions.The purpose of this paper is to describe an outlier analysis followed by a cluster analysis toinform purposeful sampling as part of sequential mixed-methods studies. Three hypotheses aretested: 1) Purposeful sampling can be performed using statistical methods that weight criteriaequally for all prospective participants. 2) Outliers represent critical cases of groups within adesired population for maximum variation or contrast sampling techniques 3) Due to outliernature, sample size affects the quality of critical cases identification.The sample included adults in academia and industry who competed a lifelong learning scale

Conference Session

Self-efficacy and Emotion: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Katherine C Cheng, Arizona State University; Krista Puruhito, Arizona State University; Evan J Fishman, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineering course Although recent literature in engineering education has focused on student enjoymentof coursework and its influence on student retention, 1- 3 very little research has incorporatedtheoretical frameworks which identify the specific roles that student beliefs and emotionsplay in course engagement. 4 To supplement self-report measures when assessing students’emotions in learning environments, many educational researchers have attempted to tiephysiological responses to students’ beliefs, affects, and motivation – including those thatutilized self-reported bodily responses, brain imaging, galvanic skin responses, andcardiovascular responding. 5- 12 Some researchers in education, but not many, have utilized thebiological marker

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariajose Castellanos, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Chemical Engineering

problemwith other chemical engineering courses, and d) think of a related problem. In this paper we willpresent the analysis of this valuable data set of student reflections as we seek to more deeplyanalyze students reflective writing in terms of (1) the specific technical content discussed and (2)the way the student engaged with the content, its connections to other ideas, and their ownunderstanding (“thinking about thinking,” or metacognition).IntroductionChemical engineering thermodynamics and chemical process control and safety are two requiredcourses taught in the fall and spring of the junior year, respectively. The prerequisites forthermodynamics include material and energy balances, organic chemistry, and multivariablecalculus, while the

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I: Communication in Engineering Disciplines

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conrad, Portland State University; William A. Kitch, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University; John V. Tocco J.D., Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

teaching materials thatcan be integrated into existing civil engineering courses. With collaboration among engineeringpractitioners, applied linguists, and engineering faculty at four universities, the project draws onmultiple perspectives to analyze writing and develop teaching materials. Phase 1 of the projectinvestigated differences between practitioner and student writing in a large collection of textsand identified the most serious student weaknesses. Phase 2 of the project, currently underway,develops materials to address those weaknesses and evaluates their effectiveness. Studentwriting after the use of the materials is assessed with multiple measures, including linguisticanalysis of specific language features and holistic evaluation of

Conference Session

First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Goodwin, University of South Florida; John Pharo Morgan III, University of South Florida; Yan Wang, University of South Florida; Michelle King, University of South Florida College of Engineering; Blake A Burton, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

attend it. The grading for the classwas pass/fail.Engineering Living Learning CommunitiesThe College began a small engineering living learning community (ELLC) of 28 students in thefall of 2007. Two years later, in 2009, the ELLC was then moved to a newer more expensiveresidence hall in 2009 which had suite style rooms and was located close to the engineeringbuildings. That year the enrollment more than doubled (see Table 1). Due to limited residentialhousing there is no more room to expand the ELLC.Table 1. ELLC Enrollment and Overall Enrollment of First-Year Students Year # Admits ELLC ELLC 2007 440 28 6.4% 2008 479 27 5.6% 2009 363 71 19.6% 2010

Conference Session

Online Teaching

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Computers in Education

, an expanded version of the MOOC will be offered during Spring 2015.1. IntroductionDuring the past few years, many universities have developed and offered massive open onlinecourses (MOOCs) for a variety of reasons including outreach, extending access to education,promoting the university brand, increasing revenues, improving educational outcomes for bothMOOC participants and on-campus students, and conducting research on innovations in teachingand learning.1 MOOCs have the attractive characteristic of being able to reach thousands ofpeople per offering and may play an important role in higher education in the future. Mostuniversities do not offer official university credit through MOOCs, but participants often areeligible to receive a

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello; Arturo Cristian Millan, Universidad Andres Bello; Mauricio Gonzalez, Universidad Andres Bello

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

students’perception of the relevance of physics and mathematics to their professional career, which is, inthis case, engineering. In this study 232 students taking first and second year physics and mathcourses at a large private university in Chile participated. We used a Likert-scale instrument inwhich students chose from a “Totally agree” to “Totally disagree” scale of statements related torelevance of science and mathematics for future career and study. The results of this studydiscuss four aspects: 1) the students’ perceptions of the relevance of physics and mathematics ofscholar engineering and professional engineering practices, 2) the comparison of students’perceptions of the relevance of physics to that of mathematics, 3) gender differences on

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

process, but payoff may be significant in terms of market dominance. Inthis paper, design of a manually powered hydraulic bicycle using energy efficiency as a primarydesign objective is presented. A laboratory setup is developed to test performance of the hydraulicsystem components. Experimental analysis of component behavior of a functional prototype of thehydraulic system is performed. The analysis result is used to select components for optimumperformance of the system in its desired operational conditions. The methodology can be utilizedin design of similar systems where energy efficiency is a primary design objective.1. IntroductionWorldwide, the vast majority of energy is produced from fossil-based fuels resulting in theincrease of carbon

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis E Monterrubio, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Education, 2015 A Hands-on Approach in Teaching Machine DesignIntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to present a modified curriculum for a Machine Design course. Themodified curriculum aims to provide students with hands-on experience in the development ofnew products following procedures used in the research and development departments in theindustry. The hands-on laboratories included in the course Machine Design are carried out afteran introduction to the design philosophy presented by Eggert 1 and most of the first two parts ofthe textbook by Budynas and Nisbett2. The design philosophy included in this course splits thedesign process in five phases1 (formulation, concept design, configuration design, parametricdesign

Conference Session

Fundamental: Home, Parents, and Other Out-of-School Issues Related to K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna L Dorie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

repeats the word “engineer” multiple times (n=8 in text, plus twice in titlepages), as research has shown that repetition is important for children to absorb newwords.10,11 The illustrations contains both misconceptions of engineering (i.e. engineersfix cars like mechanics do) as well as engineering imagery (e.g. turbine, blueprints).Several sections of the book were left intentionally vague to facilitate conversation. Forexample, a blueprint of the ramp was provided within the illustrations, but was notreferenced in the text.Figure 1. Sample page from developed engineering storybook. Page 26.183.3MethodologyAs this study is looking personal interactions

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Jatana Vathje , University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Bob Brennan, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

women to makerspaces. Jewelry is a common conversation topic between women, which means projects like thiswill evoke more dialogue between about the amazing intersection of creativity, design andengineering processes. Of course, this opportunity provides engineering undergrads of alldemographics the chance to work with their hands and exposure to methods and tools. One finalbenefit of maker projects in general is the inherent shift away from mindless consumerism due tothe effort that is put into crafting our own possessions.Maker Project Outline:1) Conceive Idea2) CAD design3) 3d print design4) Fill and polish printed object5) Create Silicone Mold6) Cast Precious Metal Clay into mold cavity7) Fire the object in the mini kilnNote: This process

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

classroom,thus freeing class time for students to focus on high cognitive load tasks such as design.1, 2In the flipped classroom, faculty commit to use multimedia technology to deliver time-shiftedcontent via audio podcasts, screencasts, and other forms of rich media. To prepare for a flippedclassroom, students complete “homework” that involves watching videos or listening to audiopodcasts. During class time, teachers lead students to discover, apply, and then explain importantconcepts to each other. This active learning classroom model is consistent with best practices inengineering education.3-6K-12 STEM teachers have been early adopters of the flipped classroom. More recently,university STEM faculty have adopted this method, particularly in

Conference Session

Reporting Out: Dissemination of Several NSF Projects of Interest to Two-Year Colleges

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Two Year College Division

community and technical colleges, or the students attending those colleges. A studyby Calcagno, Bailey, Jenkins, Kienzl, and Leinbach (2006)1 shows that within six years oftransitioning to college, only slightly more than 30% of entrants received any kind of a certificateor degree.Moreover, even though community colleges embrace an open-door policy with the intention ofdemocratizing opportunities, the completion of a certificate or a degree remains correlated withthe level of socioeconomic advantage5. In fact, students with a middle-class socioeconomicstatus benefit more from community colleges3. Even though a large amount of government Page

Conference Session

Computer-Based Tests, Problems, and Other Instructional Materials

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dongdong Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Deniz Eseryel, North Carolina State University; Uzair Nadeem, Prairie View A&M University; Atiq Islam, Prairie View A&M University; Deron Arceneaux, Prairie View A&M University

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Computers in Education

(1) investigates the development of higher-order thinking and complex problem-solving competencies following a comprehensive framework that includes cognition, metacognition, cognitive regulation, motivation, emotion, and epistemic beliefs; (2) develops innovative assessment methods that can benchmark progress of learning and the development of com- plex problem-solving competencies; (3) develops new and effective approaches to design state-of-the-art digital learning environments (such as intelligent tutoring, system dynamics modeling, simulations, vir- tual reality, and digital games) to facilitate complex problem-solving competencies; and (4) investigates effective ways to prepare teachers and administrators

Conference Session

Simulation

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilo Vieira, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anindya Roy, Johns Hopkins University; Michael L. Falk, Johns Hopkins University; Michael J. Reese Jr., Johns Hopkins University

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Computers in Education

description of how we implement IPS. Weargue in this work that computational literacy can be acquired more effectively when weintroduce computational tools and methods in the context of solving disciplinary engineeringchallenges.MethodsThe CourseThe CPMSE course was designed using the How People Learn framework4. It is knowledgecentered, learner centered, and community centered. It uses MATLAB as the programmingenvironment and the learning objectives are5: (1) Write MATLAB programs to execute well-defined algorithms. (2) Design algorithms to solve engineering problems by breaking these into small tractable parts. (3) Model physical and biological systems by applying linear systems and ordinary and partial differential

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heriberto Garcia-Reyes, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Cesia de la Garza Garza

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Industrial Engineering

the solutionof a problem using LP. A sample of the methods found in the literature is shown in Table 1. Table 1: Comparison among methods to solve problems using LP Hillier and Liberman 19 Taha20 Winston21 1. Define the problem 1. Define the problem 1. Formulate the and gathering data 2. Formulate the problem 2. Formulate a model 2. Observe the system mathematical model 3. Solve the model 3. Formulate a 3. Develop a 4. Validate the model mathematical model computer

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan M. Hicks, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

participants andoften lacks evidence of validity. This paper examines the perceptions and use of engagedthinking, a term that encompasses critical and reflective thinking, by six students throughout a10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates summer program. An analysis of a series ofinterviews conducted with each student throughout their research experience presented themesrelated to prerequisites for engaged thinking (background knowledge, disposition, andtransitional circumstances) which could address some of the shortcomings that have previouslyprevented undergraduate research from reaching its full potential.IntroductionThe development of critical thinking skills represents one of the primary goals of undergraduateengineering education.1-3 In

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Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Digital Systems Education 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Gulf Coast University; Janusz Zalewski, Florida Gulf Coast University; Gerardo Javier Pinzon P.E., Texas A&M International University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

parameters. Excluding the limit of movement of each joint, therelationship between the joint angles and the position and orientation of the end-effector isdictated only by the D-H parameters and any two arms with the same parameters will have thesame relationship. That is why those and the joint limits are the only parameters the tool needs tospecify the arm. This results in the user being able to simulate any arm in the text book andfurthermore being able to enter the arm in just a few minutes. In Figure 1 the specifications forthe three DOF arm with two revolute joints and one prismatic joint (R2P) is shown entered intothe arm creation pane. The rendered arm in shown in Figure 2a.Figure 1: The control panel to create the robotic arm.IV

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Epicenter Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Wilson II, University of Georgia

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

or get a good grade. As Dr. Babs Carryer(n.d.), an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, states “most ideasnever make it past the class deadline. Prototypes, solutions, disruptions sit on the shelf becausethey were designed for an engineering class not as a potential business venture” (para. 1). Even ifventures fail, students learn from the experience and improve their odds of success in the nextendeavor (Minniti & Bygrave, 2001). Students can learn many useful skills by participating inentrepreneurial activities even if they don’t become an entrepreneur after graduating. Students Page 26.504.3gain the

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Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

a Multidisciplinary Mechanical Design Laboratory Sequence based on Faculty ResearchAbstractResearchers have shown that the incorporation of hands-on design projects in the first two yearsof college provides mastery that increases the likelihood of success in engineering [1-8].Integrating real world design problems, based on faculty on-going research, into the curriculumduring the freshman years is without a doubt extremely beneficial; however the process requiresa heavy commitment in faculty time and sometimes resources.This paper discusses preliminary results of introducing faculty on-going research toundergraduate students, in a form of a lab sequence, focusing on student-centered approachessuch as active cooperative

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University ; Joseph Wilck, East Carolina University

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Industrial Engineering

students. Each week, the students aresubject to (2) 50-minute classroom lectures and (1) 115 minute laboratory experience in TheFactory for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) laboratory at Penn State UniversityPark. The objectives of the course are to introduce industrial engineering students to the theory,principles, mechanisms, and concepts of solidification/ additive manufacturing processes formaterials, emphasizing process selection and the effects of process capabilities and limitation ondesign, costs, and quality. The course includes lectures, laboratories, demonstrations, videos,extension readings, and homework problems. The main course topics covered in the course aremechanical testing and properties, metal casting processes, welding

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Technical Session: Pedagogical Strategies and Classroom Techniques for Teaching Assistants

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Algeo Wilson IV, Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Wei-Hsung Wang Ph.D., Louisiana State University; Linda Lee Ramsey, Independent evaluator

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Student

confidence in their ability to lead discussions, as well as other positiveprofessional and personal growth.1 BackgroundIncreases in student enrollment, decreases in state higher education funding, and larger classsizes all contribute to a less conducive learning environment for students (1, 2); all are a reality atLouisiana State University (LSU). Added to these difficulties, students are further challenged intheir sophomore year of college as they struggle to convert study skills that in high schooldepended on bulk memorization to new more intense requirements of application-basedprocesses. Students who did well freshman year sometimes do not pass major key courses insophomore year (3). Sophomore year is also the time where the majority of transfer