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International Division Technical Session 8

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Marie Kusano, Virginia Tech; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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International

exhibited the least. The closest demonstration of thisattribute was during an observation of student discussions during a team meeting. During thismeeting, the team leader was discussing that a new task added to their upcoming trip to Uganda,in addition to assessing the current electrical system, was to build a safe welding laboratory forthe school EWB-U was serving. In addition to building the facility, the students, along with their Page 26.500.8industry mentor, were also going to host a workshop on safe welding for the students of theschool EWB-U was serving.The students’ reasoning for building the welding facility and hosting a safe

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Diversity in Chemical Engineering Education: Status and Perspectives

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl A Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Arthur Felse, Northwestern University; Karen A High, Clemson University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

electrokinetics, predominantly di- electrophoretic characterizations of cells, and the development of biomedical microdevices. She earned a NSF CAREER award and was nominated for Michigan Professor of the Year in 2014. Research within her Medical micro-Device Engineering Research Laboratory (M.D. – ERL) also inspires the development of Desktop Experiment Modules (DEMos) for use in chemical engineering classrooms or as outreach activi- ties in area schools (see www.mderl.org). Adrienne is currently co-Chair of ASEE’s Diversity Committee and PIC I Chair; she has previously served on WIED, ChED, and NEE leadership teams and contributed to 37 ASEE conference proceedings articles.Dr. Ann Saterbak, Rice UniversityDr. Jennifer Cole

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Building Pathways that Promote Pursuit/Persistence in Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ebony Omotola McGee, Vanderbilt University; William H. Robinson, Vanderbilt University; Lydia C. Bentley, Vanderbilt University; Stacey Houston II, Vanderbilt University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

., assistant, associate, full). Examples ofthe differential treatment that Black faculty face: not being given access to an ample sizelaboratory space (or no laboratory), having their office spaces downsized, being ignored inmeetings, being seen as the “Diversity” person, not being chosen to chair search committees,being denied tenure, etc. Faculty are often forced into silence due to being pre-tenure or notwanting to be perceived as an “Angry Black Woman or Man.” Program Directors state thatengineering departments are stuck in a color-blind ideology, which engenders a lack of comfortin discussing critical issues of race or ethnicity. The reality of being a change agent isexhausting, thus White allies are desperately needed to help advocate and

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Concepts and Conceptual Knowledge

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Direnga, Hamburg University of Technology; Bradley Presentati, Hamburg University of Technology; Dion Timmermann, Hamburg University of Technology; Andrea Brose, Hamburg University of Technology; Christian H Kautz, Hamburg University of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

various disciplines, with an additional focus on basic science knowl-edge in the medical domain. The three study types consist of so-called (1) laboratory studieswith short RIs of only a few hours or days, (2) classroom studies (like ours) with RIs of a fewyears, and (3) naturalistic studies with RIs spanning tens of years. In many naturalistic studies theknowledge is measured at the end of the RI. Knowledge at the beginning of the RI can only bereconstructed by e. g. counting the cumber of courses taken on the subject and respective gradesachieved. Across all study types and disciplines, many of the results were adequately describedby the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve. 3 This curve models retention over time as a fast decay atthe beginning

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Materials Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Moises Hinojosa-Rivera, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Martin Edgar Reyes-Melo, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; José Alejandro Cazares, Teacher

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Diversity

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Materials

2013. In general, in these evaluations we received relatively minor observationsoriented to reinforce the admission and tutoring programs so that the graduation rates wereenhanced and the failures rates on Basic Science courses were reduced. In particular, we haveweaknesses in the field of Mathematics, this a common problem in Latin American engineeringprograms12 that in our opinion does not receives enough attention. In our case, since 2005 wehave put in place a collaboration with a French University (INSA-Lyon), oriented at reinforcingteaching and learning practices on Engineering Mathematics. Another important recommendationwas to establish a program to update and renew the laboratory equipment as well as put in place amaintenance program

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yu Gong, Purdue University; Tugba Yuksel, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University; Lynn A. Bryan, Purdue University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

’ learning of basic quantum phenomena such as photon, electron, atommodels, and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle using virtual laboratories. They found thatalmost all students accurately conceptualized the quantum phenomena. Zollman and hiscolleagues2 argued that quantum mechanics learning is not as difficult as it is commonlyperceived. They suggested that non-science high school and first year college students havethe capacity to comprehend quantum mechanics without classical mechanics backgrounds.However, to accomplish this, instruction has to be carefully and internationally designed.Thus, they developed a new instructional design for quantum mechanics that included hands-on activities and a computer-based simulation. 175 teachers in 160

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Measurement and Instrumentation

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

, perceptions of the present (perceived instrumentality), and the interconnections between future goals and present actions. The results of this work indicated three unique student profiles based on their FTPs and have been described previously.18 For the quantitative portion of this work, engineering students at a western land grant institution in fall of 2014 who were enrolled in a first year engineering course required of all engineering majors (except computer science and engineering) were invited to participate (n=682). Students completed the optional survey (n=360, 52.8% response rate) during the first week of class in laboratory sessions of the course. Instrument Motivation was assessed using the Motivations and Attitudes in Engineering that had

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Capstone Design

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Trevelyan, University of Western Australia

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Page 26.951.2support research activity at an internationally competitive level for a top 100 university.Coordinating two courses for 300 or more students is normal, with support from teachingassistants for tutorials and laboratory classes. (In Australian universities, each course isnormally 25% of a full-time student’s study load for a semester.) In view of its importance,the capstone design course has a slightly higher level of teaching resources than most othercourses.The second challenge is students’ lack of practical knowledge. Practical knowledge amongstudents entering our engineering courses is usually limited to basic domestic repairs andassembling flat-packed furniture. Almost all the prior courses completed by students focuson

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Multidisciplinary Capstone and Collaborative Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago; Stephanie Tharp, University of Michigan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #13677Interdisciplinary Medical Product Development Senior Capstone DesignDr. Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago Miiri Kotche is a Clinical Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and currently serves as Director of the Medical Accelerator for Devices Laboratory (MAD Lab) at the UIC Innovation Center. Prior to joining the faculty at UIC, she worked in new product development for med- ical devices, telecommunications and consumer products. She co-teaches both bioengineering capstone design courses, including the longstanding core senior design sequence and

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Diffusion and Adoption of Teaching Practices

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kari L. Jordan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Sarah Anne Blackowski; Heidi M Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Timothy A Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Douglas Holton, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Educational Research and Methods

perspective, Unstructured-Organizational. Cultural norms and past learningexperiences are also present in this quadrant as they are typically learned over a duration of timeas a result of being a member of a broader social interaction and therefore develop knowledgefrom the culture. When asked about some practices and how they learned about it, severalparticipants noted that they either saw them in their own educational experiences or somethingthat they had done in their own practice and did not recognize it as an EBIP until they saw it in amore organized setting such as a conference session, conference paper, or journal article. "I mean my previous institution, they were already employing active learning in hands-on laboratories. I did a

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Leadership Development in Change: A Panel to Explore Experiences, Skills, and Learning in Change Management for New Engineering Educators

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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New Engineering Educators

the fore- seeable future and in fact it’s probably likely to get worse. We anticipate that the market place will have a demand for engineers trained by people with practical experience in a program geared toward practicing. We knew that’s what we wanted to do. The market place is ready for students who fit that bill.Erica’s perspective was consistent with Julian’s – the needs of the marketplace were drivers ofidentifying needs of the students. For her communication project in science, Erica reformulatedthe worth of the laboratory experience: I think we often go for…these knowledge pieces. I look as those [communication] skills as much more important, in all honesty. I think those are the skills that you

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Moses Sylvester Jaia Jr.; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Mechanical Engineering

. The setup needs to stay completely sealed and leak proof during testing. The fluid should not loss to the surrounding after material failure at the end of the testing. The pressure delivered needs to be variable and controllable. The pressure needs to be measured throughout the test. The bulge height needs to be measured throughout the test.The design constraints are as follows: Due to limitation of the laboratory space, the apparatus size should be limited to 4ft in length, width and height. The total cost of the prototype should not exceed $1,500. The setup should be compatible with hydraulic press available in the institution. The sensors to be selected should be compatible with National Instrument input board

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Making in Design

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chrissy Hobson Foster, Arizona State University; Matthew Dickens, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Design in Engineering Education

engineering science and towards design-centeredactivities. The restructuring of how we educate aspiring engineers has taken place at theclassroom, departmental, and institutional levels. Laboratory and design courses have beenparticularly instrumental in this shift. Engaging learners within engineering courses has beenwidely studied and can occur through active and cooperative learning, experiences inside andoutside the classroom, interaction and support from experts, and the creation of supportivelearning environments that promotes challenge, effort, and social interaction.2 Across thesestrategies for engagement, design education is central to the engineering classroom. As design isa distinguishing activity done by engineers, design education

Conference Session

Examining Social Ties and Networks

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter A Simon, Carnegie Mellon University; Susan Finger, Carnegie Mellon University; David Krackhardt, Carnegie Mellon University; Daniel P. Siewiorek, Carnegie Mellon University; Asim Smailagic, Carnegie Mellon University

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineering Research Center and previously served as Department Head of the Human Computer Interaction Institute. He has been the recipient of the AAEE Terman Award, the IEEE/ACM Eckert-Mauchly Award, and the ACM SIGMOBILE Outstanding Contributions Award. He is a Fellow of IEEE, ACM, and AAAS and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.Dr. Asim Smailagic, Carnegie Mellon University Professor Asim Smailagic is a Research Professor in the Institute for Complex Engineered Systems and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at CMU. He is also the Leader of Research Thrust on Virtual Coaches at the Quality of Life Technology Center, an NSF ERC, and Director of the Laboratory for Interactive Computer

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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

Classroom using Pencasts and Muddiest Point Web- enabled Tools. In: American Society of Engineering Education. Indianapolis; 2014.14. Newstetter WC, Behravesh E, Nersessian NJ, Fasse BB. Design Principles for Problem-Driven Learning Laboratories in Biomedical Engineering Education. Ann Biomed Eng. 2010;38(10):3257-3267. doi:10.1007/s10439-010-0063-x.15. Garmendia Mujika M, Garikano Osinaga X, Sierra Uria E, Perez Manso A. Developing Teamwork Efficacy Page 26.1099.19 Factors: An Experience in a Project Based Learning Context. Int J Eng Educ. 2013;29(3, SI):752-762.16. Bingham A. Student Attitudes to Real-World

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kijung Park, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Penn State Berks; Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks ; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

isprovided on creative problem solving, the professional skill used in this study; the instrumentselection process adopted to choose the current set of instruments is discussed; and finally,completed data collection along with its results is presented.Creative Problem SolvingHow do we define, or assess a person’s creative potential? Can it be enhanced, i.e., can a personlearn to be more creative? These questions relate to a deep discussion of creativity as a process tobe taught along with pertinent tools, as well as an inherent disposition for openness to andsustained interest to be creative. Yet another dimension of creativity might be of creativeperformance captured in a short (e.g., laboratory task) or a long period of time (e.g. semesterlong

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College

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Systems Engineering

theclassroom, whether in a lecture, laboratory, or discussion-based course, it is extremely difficultfor the faculty member to instantly gauge the current state of each student and which actions totake accordingly. Faculty time outside the classroom is limited, with many factors vying forattention, from course preparation to grant-writing.The process has delays embedded throughout its various steps: whether considering the casewhen an instructor delivers an assignment or instruction and a student takes several days beforeacting on it, or the time lapse between when an assessment instrument is initially put to use andwhen the instructor either receives that information, finishes decoding it, or makes use of it, thesedelays may prove crucial in

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Asly Artiles, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Katherine E LeVine, Wellesley College

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Design in Engineering Education

ParticipantIdea Pitches to rally to teams, for Workshops by EdExperts wherein students could learn moreabout a specific organization’s tools, and for a lab safety training to use the shop tools.Three topic categories enticed participants: Hands-On Learning, Digital Learning, and SystemsRe-Thinking. There were four key design parameters of the event— i) Three topic categorieswere framed: Hands-On Learning, Digital Learning, and Systems Re-Thinking, ii) EducationExperts were brought in to pitch Challenge Presentations, lead workshops, and serve as ad hocmentors, iii) A laboratory equipped with prototyping materials and a spending budget for eachstudent enabled physical project developments, and iv) Award categories were not matched to thethree topic

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Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser I Alaeddine, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hamid R. Parsaei, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Konstantinos Kakosimos P.E., Texas A&M University at Qatar; Bing Guo, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M Qatar

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Engineering Technology

each of the projects will be provided at this timeas data was still being processed at the time of this writing. The three entries are:  Explore and develop tools for visual support of learning and training: “Google Glass”  Flipped Classroom and Interactive Engagement for Improved Student Learning in Mathematics  Flipped Classroom for Statics and Particle Dynamics courseThe objective of first entry was to investigate the use of Google class for preparing multimediacontent through first-person view that could be utilized for teaching, learning, training, andevaluation of laboratory activities. The pilot required the development of the visual support toolsfor “Google Glass” using Android SDKs.The second entry focused on the

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Identity and Engineering: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gerhard Sonnert, Science Education Department, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; Philip Michael Sadler, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Administration from Harvard University. One of his major research interests has been the impact of gender on science careers. This research has resulted in two books (both authored with the assistance of Gerald Holton): Who Succeeds in Science? The Gender Dimension and Gender Differences in Science Careers: The Project Access Study.Dr. Philip Michael Sadler, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Philip Sadler holds a B.S. in Physics from MIT and an Ed.D. from Harvard. He co-authored the first integrated computer and laboratory introductory calculus course in 1975. He has taught middle school mathematics, engineering, and science and both undergraduate science and graduate teaching courses at Harvard. His research

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Measurement and Instrumentation

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Elena Vergara, Michigan State University; Michael Cavanaugh, Michigan State University; Subashini Nagendran Sivakumar, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Thomas David Dionise, Michigan State University; Abdol-Hossein Esfahanian, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

90s, Dr. Sticklen founded and led a computer science laboratory in Page 26.1589.1 knowledge-based systems in the College of Engineering, Michigan State University that focused on task specific approaches to problem solving, better known as expert systems. Over the last fifteen years, Dr. Sticklen has pursued engineering education research focused on early engineering with an emphasis on hybrid course design and problem-based learning. Dr. Sticklen assumed the chairperson of Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015

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New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron; Dirk Schaefer, University of Bath

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

Societyof Engineering Education (the acronym “IGIP” is derived from the society’s originalGerman/Austrian name, “Internationale Gesellschaft für Ingenieurpedagogik”), accredits trainingcenters to offer this certification. Centers exist in Germany, Russia, Austria, Brazil, Switzerland,Czech Republic, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Estonia, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia and Ukraine. The curriculum requirements are modular and extensive, requiring 600hours total, across eight areas, including: Theoretical and Practical Engineering Pedagogy (180hours), Laboratory Methodology (60 hours), Psychology and Sociology (90 hours),Ethics/Intercultural (30 hours), Communication Skills (90 hours), Project Work (30 hours),Electronic Technologies (60

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Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly Brumbelow, Texas A&M University; Debra A. Fowler, Texas A&M University; James R. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Whitney L. Anthony, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University

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Civil Engineering

development and evaluation of solutions to engineering and societal problems. 4. Social sciences - Demonstrate the incorporation of social sciences (economics, political science, psychology, etc.) knowledge into the professional practice of civil engineering. Technical Outcomes 5. Materials science - Apply knowledge of materials, such as steel, concrete, wood, soil, asphalt, and composites of materials, used in civil engineering construction. 6. Mechanics - Analyze and solve problems involving solid and fluid mechanics. 7. Laboratory and Field Methods - Conduct experiments in civil engineering according to established procedures, report results, and evaluate the accuracy of the results within the known boundaries of the test and materials. 8. Problem

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Research to Practice: STRAND 4 K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 2)

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Jennifer Richards, University of Tennessee; Wenshu Li, The University of Tennessee

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Overview of activities for the day 9:15– 9:45 Travel to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Knoxville 9:45 – 12:30 pm Airport Activities 12:30 – 1:15 Lunch 1:15 – 2:30 TYS Airport Activities (continued) 2:30 – 3:00 Travel to National Transportation Research Center / STC Lab 3:00 – 4:00 Traffic Signal Systems Laboratory tour 4:00 – 4:15 Travel back to STC 4:15 – 4:30 Day 2 Wrap-up and Evaluations 4:30 pm Adjourn Thursday Activity 8:30 – 9:00 am Recap of day 1 & 2 Activities 9:00 – 9:15 Overview of activities for the day 9:15 – 9:30 Travel to UT’s Tickle Engineering Building 9:30 – 11:30

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Mechanics of Materials

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Rick Williams, Auburn University; Sarah Christine Gurganus, NAVAIR Fleet Readiness Center East

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Mechanics

facilitation tool, AM can be thought of as another piece of laboratory equipment that allowsstudents to explore engineering topics without the constraints that may be imposed by the use ofother manufacturing processes. In these cases the AM capability is simply a tool that can savestudents time and effort and allow more focus on other course content; however, in the processof making the part, the students may learn little or nothing about the AM process. Often all thestudents may know or care about is that they can send a CAD file of a desired part to the AMmachine and within a day or so, they are holding the part in their hands. Examples of utilizingAM as a facilitation tool include the fabrication of wind tunnel test models,3,4 parts for

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

should share the work load equitably and share the credit; • Accountability- Students should be accountable individually & as a group. Keeping track of knowledge gained by the individual (through the group) should not be overlooked; • Sharing known skills- Students who possess certain knowledge or skills (computer skills, laboratory skills, data analysis and reduction skills, writing skills, presentation skills, etc.) should be willing to pass it on, and/ or share it with their group members; • Collaborative skills- Groups cannot function effectively if members do not have (be willing to learn) or use some needed social skills. Such as: leadership, decision-making, trust building, and conflict

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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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Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Krista Lynn Adams, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

one pre-serviceteacher shared in the second check-in, “I struggled thinking of things to talk about that theengineers would know a lot about because of the lack of information I had about what theyactually did.” By understanding what the engineers did, the students discussed it might help to doa better job in developing the science club experiences as they could plan activities to connect toengineering.The other most discussed barrier was the language differences. The pre-service teachersrecognized there are differences in the language used to communicate information. Theengineering students discussed laboratory experiments and content; the pre-service teachersdiscussed the abilities of children and how to plan lessons. As one student

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Weber, Lake Superior State University; Joseph P Moening, Lake Superior State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Energy concentration was developed at LakeSuperior State University (LSSU). This concentration is composed of courses such as powerelectronics, power transmission and distribution, and vehicle energy systems. In addition, a newcourse entitled Energy Systems & Sustainability was also developed for this concentration.This new Energy Systems & Sustainability course is designed to provide a broad overview andallows both engineering and non-engineering students to gain exposure to these areas. There isalso a separate laboratory course that is designed for the engineering students, and as suchcontains more technical detail. Only the lecture course is discussed in this work. The primaryobjectives for the course are for students to be able to

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Perspectives on Degree Completion and Graduate School Application

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

respon- sible for funds as PI or Co-PI from 52 separate proposals totaling almost $6,500,000. Courses taught include undergraduate finite elements, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and engineering economics and ethics, and graduate finite elements, numerical methods, thermodynamics, statistical me- chanics, plasma fundamentals and gas dynamics.Bradley Davidson, University of Denver Dr. Bradley Davidson is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and director of the Human Dynamics Laboratory at the University of Denver and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He holds a BS in civil engineering from Tennessee Tech, an MS in engineering mechanics

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Joseph Lombardo, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Avinash Uttamchandani, Harvard SEAS; Evelyn Lynn Hu, SEAS Harvard

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Diversity

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International

Engineering, and Materials at the University of California, Santa Barbara, a position she held from 1984-2008. From 2000 – 2009 she served as the scientific co-director of the California NanoSystems Institute, a joint initiative at UCSB and the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to that, Dr. Hu worked at AT& T Bell Laboratories, after receiving a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University. Her research has matched nanofabrication techniques with the integration of materials that allow the for- mation of structures and devices that demonstrate exceptional electronic and photonic behavior, allowing efficient, controlled and often coherent output of devices. She has participated in and directed a large set of