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Research to Practice: STRAND 1 – Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K-12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering Science Connections (Part 1)

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katey Shirey, University of Maryland, College Park

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

). In response to these meager results, and thepotential usefulness of STEM careers, the President and PCAST mandated that STEM educationmust be improved to increase our global competitiveness. National educational attention andmomentum is swung towards STEM learning in response. The National Research Council published A Framework for K-12 Science Education in20124. In response to the call to education action in STEM, the framework included a novel push Page 26.1529.3   3  to include engineering throughout

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International Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nan Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natascha M Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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International

recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Dr. Jesiek draws on expertise from engineering, computing, and the social sciences to advance understanding of geographic, disciplinary, and historical variations in engineering education and practice.Natascha M Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Natascha Trellinger is a second year Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University where her interest in the

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Women in Engineering Division: Student Issues as Related to Culture

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University; Joanna Wolfe, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

UniversityAbstract:Although there is evidence that most women with long-term careers in STEM will face someform of sexism, there is little research on how to handle such behaviors. Some situations requireintervention by those with authority, some can be confronted directly by individuals, and stillothers should be ignored. To better understand how students and faculty should respond to sexistcomments made by one student to another, we interviewed engineering students, professionals,and faculty, asking them to respond to two different real-life scenarios containing sexistcomments.We found that three-fourths of professionals and over one-third of students had experiencedinappropriate behaviors that could be labeled as sexist. Furthermore, we found major differencesin

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Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Richards, BYU; Joseph J Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

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Computing & Information Technology

Technology. Because Information Technology sits adjacent to many otherdisciplines, it is imperative that IT education includes pedagogy that sensitizes students to thepotential for misunderstanding because of semantic differences in commonly used terms.While some more isolated fields still operate under the mindset that “their” definition of a term iscanon, someone in IT will work with other fields their entire career and therefore they mustrecognize the semantic shades of gray. It must also be recognized that when semantic dissonanceis encountered frequently, it is not enough to “roll with the punches.” Would you tell anInformation Security analyst to ignore potential virus threats until one actually infects amachine? Of course not! Clear

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Best of DEED

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim Mohedas, University of Michigan; Grace Louise Cravens, Sienko Research Group; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Kathleen H. Sienko, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

University of Kentucky. She directs both the Sensory Augmentation and Rehabilitation Laboratory (SARL) and the Laboratory for Innovation in Global Health Technology (LIGHT). SARL focuses on the design, develop- ment, and evaluation of medical devices, especially for balance-impaired populations such as individuals with vestibular loss or advanced age. LIGHT focuses on the co-creative design of frugal innovations to address healthcare challenges in resource-limited settings. Prof. Sienko has led efforts at the University of Michigan to incorporate the constraints of global health technologies within engineering design at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She is the recipient of a CAREER Award from the National Sci

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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

prospects of learningin higher level courses and pursuing careers in software engineering. Keywords—software engineering education; engineering pedadogy; project-basedlearning; teamwork;1.0 Introduction It is widely known and acknowledged that there are significant problems with attractingstudents to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines. As stated inthe recent report from the U.S. Department of Education1 : “A total of 48 percent of bachelor’sdegree students and 69 percent of associate’s degree students who entered STEM fieldsbetween 2003 and 2009 had left these fields by spring 2009. Roughly one-half of these leaversswitched their major to a non-STEM field, and the rest of them left STEM fields by exitingcollege

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New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Tamara Floyd Smith, Tuskegee University; Melani I. Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Nanette M. Veilleux, Simmons College; Mee Joo Kim, University of Washington

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

some pointin the undergraduate career. However, the full benefits of teamwork are not always realized informal project teams. In fact, it is not uncommon for engineering students to complete workindividually and then force fit the pieces together the night before a deadline. Some formalproject teams do work extremely well, providing educational benefits that are unlikely to berealized by students working alone. However, those teams that students develop outside theclassroom, with or without the help of a faculty member, can be just as important for supportinglearning, engagement, and other academic outcomes as more formal project teams organized byfaculty or instructors for specific purposes in individual courses.BackgroundAcademic project

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 5

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel A. Malachowsky, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #14108Implementing Project Managers in the Software Engineering ClassroomMr. Samuel A Malachowsky, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Samuel A. Malachowsky is a career Project Manager (PMP) currently serving as a Lecturer in the Soft- ware Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Sam’s current interests include classroom application of process and project concepts, working with colleagues in emerging ar- eas of interest, and practical career and resume studies, including the creation of a technical undergraduate maturity model. His latest thoughts and publications are

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Manufacturing Materials and Processes

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave (Dae-Wook) Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Wendy M. Olson, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Manufacturing

professional contexts is essentialfor accreditation, and engineering programs nationwide have implemented extensive writingcomponents in their curricular. Although engineering undergraduates are exposed to writingcurricula such as first-year composition in their early program of study, they sometimes havedifficulties in meeting the expectations of writing within the discipline and in courses in themajor (to list a few recent papers, [3,4]). Washington State University (WSU) has identified writing skills as an instructionalpriority and established the Writing Assessment Program to support writing instructionthroughout a student’s undergraduate career. Students are placed into first-year compositioncourse options based on a writing diagnostic (a

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Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Jahan, Western Kentucky University; A. Mark Doggett, Western Kentucky University

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Manufacturing

gainknowledge that could help them in their career. After applying lean, the laboratories become wellorganized and more functional. In a similar study, Rizbi28 presented a case study of applying leansix sigma in a laboratory. In this study, the author presented a process of improving anexperiment by identifying the wastes and then applying improvement based on value streammapping.The numerous studies cited reinforce the applicability of lean at universities, both in classroomand outside classroom. However, these studies represent a professors’ view or report ofsuccessful lean implementation. Those studies reported expert opinions on the subject matters.Conversely, few studies have considered the students’ opinion on the applicability of lean

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Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; James O. Frendewey, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the award is focusing on expanding outreach activities to increase the awareness of potential college students about career opportunities in electronics technologies.Dr. James O. Frendewey, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University M. Azizi received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, in 2010. From 2010 to 2013, he was a R&D engineer at Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc. and Aviya Tech Inc., Longueuil, Canada. Since 2012 he has been an adjunct assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering at Concordia University. In 2013 he joined Michigan Technological

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International Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Jo Pinkelman, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Malte Awolin, Center for Educational Development at Technische Universität Darmstadt; Manfred J Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt

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International

glimpse the overall sense of a futureindustrial group project and see how their coursework (present and future) is related and relevantto their future professional careers. IGE begins to prepare students to meet the industrial needs oftechnical capabilities coupled with professional and social skills and hopefully further motivate Page 26.154.3students in their chosen field of study and help the students perceive themselves as confident andcompetent representatives of their field11,12,15,16,17.The task is designed to be open ended, complex, challenging, and similar to a team-orientedindustrial project to give students a better perspective on

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University; S.R. Subramanya

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Engineering Management

career, he had a very successful corporate management career working in R&D at Lucent Technologies and as the Director of Global Technology Management at Qualcomm. He had initiated and managed software development for both the companies in India. Prof. Radhakrishnan holds Masters Degrees (M.Tech, M.S., M.B.A) and Sustainable Business Practices certification from University of California San Diego.Dr. S.R. Subramanya Page 26.160.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Advanced Sustainable Home Water Management through Gamification and Mobile Application

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jim Pytel, CREATE and Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles, OR

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

technicalcourse employing online lectures to support a hardware lab.I. INTRODUCTIONThere is a demand for qualified engineers and technicians in manufacturing and energy fields1and worldwide interest in renewable energy has increased the connection of intermittentdistributed generation to distribution networks.2 Individuals seeking to enter these career fieldsmust have a requisite knowledge in basic electricity and electronics, mechanics, motor control,and hydraulics for entry level maintenance technician positions3. Additional career opportunitiesexist for those individuals skilled in digital electronics, semiconductor devices and circuits,programmable logic controllers, industrial controls, and power generation and transmission.Traditional instructional

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Epicenter Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Wilson II, University of Georgia

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

graduation, but they arealso meant to attract a mix of what Graham (2014) describes as “career focused students” and“subject focused students”. Career-focused students are only likely to engage in an activity ifthey see how it can improve their employability, while subject-focused students have deepdisciplinary knowledge. Thirty-eight students from engineering, science, art, design, andbusiness registered and attended the event. Five students would drop out before the end of theevent due to various reasons. Although students could request team members, teams wererandomly constructed before the event to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration. Each teamcontained 1-2 technical students, 1 design or art student, and 1 business or non-technical

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Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fazleena Badurdeen, University of Kentucky; John R. Baker, University of Kentucky; Keith E. Rouch, University of Kentucky; Christine F. Goble, University of Kentucky; Gerry M. Swan II, University of Kentucky; Adam Brown, University of Kentucky; I. S. Jawahir, University of Kentucky

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Manufacturing

launched in spring2015. With increased emphasis on manufacturing in recent years, including the establishment offour national institutes for manufacturing innovation, a resurgence of demand for manufacturingengineers with the required knowledge is expected. Because this program will be entirely online,it will increase accessibility and provide an opportunity for career enhancement andadvancement for practicing engineers who may not otherwise have access to a graduate degree inmanufacturing engineering. This paper primarily focuses on online program development including the goals andobjectives to be achieved, selection of a learning management system, faculty training inrequired teaching technology and online teaching techniques, as well as

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Multidisciplinary Course Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Fabian Zender, The Boeing Company; Charles J Camarda, NASA

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

exposed the skills required by the continuousapplication of innovative technologies. The dynamics of this complex system, coupled withchallenges in the workforce demographics, advances in technology and social connectivity havecreated an environment requiring dramatic changes in the way we educate students, fromprimary and secondary to post-secondary education to ensure their future career success. 3While individual teachers have made great strides in improving the learning of their individualstudents to accommodate the requirements of a global workforce in the 21st century overallengineering companies and governmental agencies are challenged by the scarcity and quality ofgraduates produced by the education system at all levels. 1 To better

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Reimagining Engineering Information Literacy: Novel Perspectives on Integration, Assessment, Competencies & Information Use

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Robinson Hanlan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Evelyn M Riley, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

studying abroad. In 2012 The CollegeBoard published its report, GlobalEducation: Connections, Concepts, and Careers in which they specifically address informationliteracy and acknowledge its importance within global education: “Students are being confrontedwith an ever-expanding multitude of information that they must learn to navigate effectively.Global competency curricula need to include lessons that train students to do just that.25 Jiustoand Dibiasio discuss lifelong learning as it relates to experiential learning, and Drew and Vazspecifically address information literacy preparation for WPI students.4, 20 Our work contributesfurther to this area of information literacy and project-based learning, off-campus and abroad,which has not yet been

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Data Analysis and Assessment

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaheh Molla Allameh, Purdue University; Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Seungwon Yang, George Mason University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

knowledge sharing, with a focus on cognition in informal environments. He also examine the role of ICT in support- ing distributed work among globally dispersed workers and in furthering social development in emerging economies. He received the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Early Career Award in 2009. He is co-editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research (CHEER) published by Cam- bridge University Press, New York, NY. Dr. Johri earned his Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Technology Design at Stanford University and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at Delhi College of Engineering.Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Krishna Madhavan is an Assistant Professor in the School of

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Using Technology and Research-based Instructional Practices in BME

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University

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Biomedical

Page 26.1099.5motivated them to do well in the course and 64% thought that it the muddiest point exercise wasan effective strategy to increase engagement and allow them to better understand their learning.67% felt that the muddiest points exercise increased their responsibility for their own learning. Interms of utility value, 92% felt that the material learned in the course will be of use after graduationand 93% thought that the material will be useful in their career. Lastly, 97% said that the materialin the course allowed them to see the relevance of statistics to the real world. In terms of cost,74% of the students thought that the muddiest point exercise did not require too much effort anddid not make them anxious or frustrated. 86% of

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Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Digital Systems Education 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheng Chih Liu, University of Wisconsin Stout

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Electrical and Computer

Xilinx ISE have gone through anumber of releases. The version known as Quartus II 13.1 web pack edition and Xilinx ISE, 14.0were used in this course. FPGAs by Xilinx and Altera were both introduced to the studentsbecause both software tools can synthesize code written in Verilog, so students can choose eitherFPGAs (i.e. Spartan-6 or Cyclone IV) to implement their designs. However, the DE0-NANOboards were used in student final projects because the size of the board is compact (7cm by 5cm)and has very rich embedded peripherals for both analog and digital interfaces, and is very usefulfor battery-powered robotics applications.The main focus of this paper is the new approach in teaching FPGAs by using robots whichinspire students to pursue careers

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Multidisciplinary Approaches for Enhancing Non-technical Skills

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

culture & language. Teach Engineering isalso offered as a concentration, providing a unique teacher preparation pathway throughengineering that results in secondary teacher licensure preparation in math or science.The coupling of the design-focused engineering degree with a specialized concentration aims toprovide students with a “flexible, yet technical, career path,”10 with “concentrations support[ing] Page 26.1512.12subsequent pursuit of graduate or professional programs in areas such as medical or law school,or professional practice in generalized engineering areas such as technical sales or projectmanagement,”10 as well as careers in

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Communication Across the Divisions III: Writing as Social–Technical Integration

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Computing & Information Technology, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He is also an Associate Director of Purdue’s Global En- gineering Program, leads the Global Engineering Education Collaboratory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Dr. Jesiek draws on expertise from engineering, computing, and the social sciences to advance understanding of geographic, disciplinary, and historical variations in engineering education and practice.Prof. Josh Boyd, Brian Lamb School

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Program Development & Desired Outcomes

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Nilsen, VentureWell; Victoria Matthew, VentureWell/Epicenter; Angela Shartrand, VentureWell; Thema Monroe-White, SageFox Consulting Group

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Page 26.1401.5 Exhibit 4: Components of University Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Element of effective ecosystem Examples University-Led Entrepreneurship and Formal courses, programs, and spaces Innovation Activity Leadership and Institutional Governance Stated mission, presidential initiatives Tenure and promotion policies, support of Academic Culture and Careers faculty development Student-led and Grassroots Entrepreneurship and Innovation Activity Clubs, pitch competitions Regional and National

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Student Approaches to Problem Solving: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin James Call, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Christopher Green, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

processes and strategies involved in engineering design using solid modeling, spatial thinking, and conceptual and procedural knowledge interplay in novice engineering students.Christopher Green, Utah State University Christopher Green is a senior in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program, with an Aerospace Emphasis and a minor in Computer Science. He plans to finish his undergrad in Dec. 2015, and continue to earn his MS in Aerospace Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering Education. In addition to school, he researches common misconceptions students struggle with in engineering and develops ways to overcome them. After graduation, his career goals include working in the industry of unmanned aerial vehicles and

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Best of Computers in Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Daniel Edgcomb, University of California, Riverside; Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside; Roman Lysecky, University of Arizona; Andre Knoesen, University of California, Davis; Rajeevan Amirtharajah, University of California, Davis; Mary Lou Dorf, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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Computers in Education

Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award from the European Design and Automation Associa- tion (EDAA) in 2006 for New Directions in Embedded Systems. He received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation in 2009 and four Best Paper Awards from the ACM/IEEE International Con- ference on Hardware-Software Codesign and System Synthesis (CODES+ISSS), the ACM/IEEE Design Automation and Test in Europe Conference (DATE), the IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Computer-Based Systems (ECBS), and the International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services (UBICOMM). He is an inventor on one US patent. He has coauthored five textbooks on VHDL, Verilog, C, C++, and Java programming. His recent

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University; Reuben F. Burch V, Kansas State University; Hugh R. Medal, Mississippi State University

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Industrial Engineering

solving is an important skill for engineers. Among the most common waysthat open-ended problem solving is incorporated in the curriculum is through capstone designexperiences. Although ubiquitous in undergraduate degree programs2,8, capstone design has alsobeen included in master’s degree programs, sometimes in place of the thesis4 or as a non-thesisoption for students on an industry-oriented career track6. Typically these capstone experiencesintegrate technical skills from multiple classes, and in some cases, they span multiple semesters.The literature on undergraduate capstone design offers insight into important factors for asuccessful industry-based project2. Attributes of effective client projects include the involvementof a company liaison

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Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Amanda S. Parker, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

assessments include Likert-style feedback questions regarding interest, theappreciation of engineering activities, and the likelihood of pursuing an engineering career. Theassessment feedback for these activities most often demonstrates that many participants didincrease their interest in engineering. The catch is that it is difficult to determine long-lastingeffects from one-day activities, especially over the many years that may transpire before studentsattend college. Institutions may instead prioritize the offering of recruitment events to gain theattention of underrepresented high school students so that they will apply and/or attend.Consequently, understanding the yield of students from such events can guide theimplementation of subsequent

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Janel Sutkus, Carnegie Mellon University; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Rod Harris; Matthew L. Cole, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

and perception of value of the interventionjust experienced, as well as a measure of the types of pedagogy they perceived were used, whichwas intended to be matched against the instructor’s description of the actual pedagogicaltechniques. A listing of the types of survey questions used in this pilot is included in theAppendix.3. Course InformationThe course in question is a required senior level civil engineering course (ECE4051 Ethics andProfessional Issues) that addresses a wide-range of issues that engineers are likely to face duringtheir careers. Approximately 10 to 20 civil engineering students enroll in this course eachsemester. The course is used to address several of the “professional” outcomes associated withABET and the American

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Courtney RC Shirvani, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, it is anticipated that the students will become moreaware of the greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and the deleterious effects arising due todependence on foreign oil. Exposing middle, and high school students, and university studentsand their faculty to these topics will not only foster greater awareness but also generate increasedinterest in STEAM careers. It probably does not come as a surprise that the recommendationsmade by the National Academy of Engineering for transforming engineering curricula for thenew millennium echo that of the National Academy of Sciences and encourages sweepingchanges that promote the integration of life-skills and civic responsibility outcomes along withacademic outcomes as part of the overall