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Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

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

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

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Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

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

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

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Enviromental Engineering Division Poster Session

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Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Semih Aslan, Texas State University, San Marcos; Jesus Alejandro Jimenez, Texas State University; Yoo-Jae Kim, Texas State University; Hassan Salamy, Texas State University

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #11416Engaging Students in Sustainability Education and Awareness of Green En-gineering Design and Careers through a Pre-Engineering ProgramDr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Engineering Education in the College of Educa- tion at Texas State University. Araceli is Director of the LBJ Institute for STEM Education and Research and teaches graduate courses in Integrated STEM Curriculum and Instruction. She collaborates on various state and national STEM education programs and is PI on major grant initiates with NASA Educator Pro

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

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

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increases and the number of students completingprojects off-campus grows.We are mindful of the broader issues facing higher education and the need to provide evidence ofimpact through assessment. Therefore, while some of the results of our study are not surprising,they provide data that shows the value of the educational experiences that non-faculty librarianscan help to create, and also guide us in making those experiences as impactful, but also asefficiently administered as possible. We contribute to the literature of engineering librarianshipand student outcomes assessment in that the type of projects we review are not widely assessedand reported.Our research is framed in the understanding that project-based learning (PBL) is effective

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Multidisciplinary Capstone and Collaborative Projects

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

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the recently launched interdis- ciplinary medical product development course. She also serves as Director of the Freshman Engineering Success Program, and is actively involved in engineering outreach for global health. Miiri received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a B.S. in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.Prof. Stephanie Tharp, University of Michigan Stephanie Tharp received a master of industrial design degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, and a bachelor of mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan. From 2002 until 2014, she was Associate Professor, and Program Chair

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

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

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

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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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Paper ID #11797Teaching Innovation with Technology to Accelerate Engineering Students’LearningDr. Nasser I Alaeddine, Texas A&M University at Qatar Nasser I. Alaeddine is the Director of Enterprise Applications and Educational Technology at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Dr. Alaeddine served previously as an adjunct faculty at University of Phoenix and University of Maryland University College. He has more than 18 years of experience in managing, developing, and leading IT projects. Dr. Alaeddine has published a number of papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings.Dr. Hamid R. Parsaei, Texas A&M

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Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

. In theassociate questions, it is interesting to note that as sophomores, 10% feel proficient at using thefew laws that govern everything (conservation laws) while that number increases to 16% by thejunior year and then falls to zero by the time they enter graduate school. If true, it appears thatstudents become increasingly aware of their inability to solve problems and recognize that theyare not proficient at using even the few laws that govern chemical engineering phenomena.Keep in mind that the seniors and graduate students represent the best of the student body sinceless able students tend to change majors in the sophomore and junior years. Likewise, studentsbecome increasingly aware, as they move through the curriculum, that there are

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

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Max de Jesús Suárez Montiel, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Alberto Abelardo Hernandez-Luna, Tecnológico de Monterrey

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Paper ID #13877Recognition of Projects for Service Organizations based on Customer Ex-pected and Perceived Quality, and Customer Experience ´ Su´arez Montiel, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey, MexicoMr. Max de Jesus Born: Hidalgo, M´exico BS: Mechanical Engineer, Universidad Auton´oma de Nuevo Le´on MS: Master of Science of Manufacturing Systems, Student of Master Degree, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey (ITESM) max.itesm@gmail.comDr. ALBERTO ABELARDO HERNANDEZ-LUNA, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey Born: Monterrey, M´exico. BS: Mechanical Electrical Engineering, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey MS: Me- chanical

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Hands-on Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #11225SIMPLE WAYS TO FACILITATE ACTIVE LEARNING IN HANDS-ONELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSESDr. Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Dr. Aurenice Oliveira is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Michigan Technological University. She received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Her current research interests include commu- nication systems, digital signal processing, optical fiber systems, and engineering education. Dr. Oliveira is member of the ASEE Engineering Technology

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Communication in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #13944Student Led Example Problems in a Graduate-Level Advanced TransportPhenomena CourseDr. Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University Adrienne Minerick received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and B.S. from Michi- gan Technological University. Adrienne’s research interests include 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

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Environmental Engineering Pedagogy and Innovation

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Daniel S Brogan, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech

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Environmental Engineering

, Focus Group* *Phase 2 To test how student learning is impacted by the OWLS, the qualitative pretest andposttest survey questions focus on students’ perceived learning. Surveys are commonly used inqualitative research within engineering education to assess participants through the use of openended questions52. The open ended questions seek to gain a greater insight into what componentsor features of the OWLS helped the students to learn most effectively, or which componentswere not effective in the minds of the students. For example, a question asks, “Was the OWLS avaluable tool for learning in this course? If so, how?” This question and others seek to explainthe reasons behind the trends that are observed in the

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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University; Derrick Wayne Smith, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Adam Scott Carter, Washington State University

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Exposition, June 24 – 27, 2007.10 R.M. Felder and L.K. Silverman, “Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education”, Engr. Education, 78(7), 674 (1988).11 L. S. Vygotsky, Mind in Society, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA (1978).12 C. Quintana, B. Reiser, E. Davis, J. Krajcik, E. Fretz, R.G. Duncan, E. Kyza, D. Edelson, and E. Soloway, “A Scaffolding Design Framework for Software to Support Science Inquiry”, Journal of the Learning Sciences, 13, 337 (2004).13 M. Guzdial, “Software-Realized Scaffolding to Facilitate Programming for Science Learning”, Interactive Learning Environments, 4, 1 (1994).14 A. Bandura, “Self-Efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change

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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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Paper ID #13026Assessing the Ethical Development of Students in an Undergraduate Civil En-gineering Course using a Standardized InstrumentDr. Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University Donald D. Carpenter, PhD, PE, LEED AP is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lawrence Technological University where he teaches courses on ethics/professionalism and water resources. Dr. Carpenter has served as the University Director of Assessment and the founding Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. He conducts funded pedagogical research and development projects, has published numerous engineering education papers

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Sustainability and Hands-on Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan E. Powers, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Stefan J. Grimberg, Clarkson University; Daqing Hou, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Monica Small, Clarkson University

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Bransford, J.D, A.L. Brown, R.R. Cocking, (eds.) 2000. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition , Washington DC: The National Academies Press. (accessed 5/8/12)9 McCain, T., 2005. Teaching for Tomorrow: Teaching Content and Problem-solving Skills. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.10 National Research Council, 2011. Promising Practices in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education: Summary of Two Workshops. Natalie Nielsen, Rapporteur. Planning Committee on Evidence on Selected Innovations in Undergraduate STEM Education. Board on Science Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press

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Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

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Eric A. Roe, Polk State College; Terry Bartelt

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #13548Converting a Traditional Engineering Technology Program to a Competency-Based, Self-Paced, Open-Entry/Open-Exit FormatDr. Eric A. Roe, Polk State College Dr. Eric A. Roe has extensive experience in creating high-performance, high profile programs, and col- laborative partnerships to make workforce education and training relevant for employers and the economy through systemic reforms which align competencies with talent development pathways. He is currently the Executive Director of the Cockrell School of Engineering’s Center for Lifelong En- gineering Education (CLEE) at the University of Texas at Austin

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ETAC/ABET Related Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University; Thomas J Brumm, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

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Paper ID #13603Examining the use of engineering internship workplace competency assess-ments for continuous improvementDr. Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University Mark is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Agricultural Technologies from Iowa State University. Mark currently sits on the board for the Illinois Drafting Educators Assocciation (IDEA), and the ISU Department of Technology Curriculum Committee. Mark’s research interests include 3-Dimensional Visualization & Solid Modeling, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Additive

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Statics and Finite Element Analysis

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

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Mechanical Engineering

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

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Multidisiplinary Student Research Experiences

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Jeanne R. Garland, New Mexico State University; Michele A. Auzenne, New Mexico State University; Ricardo B. Jacquez, New Mexico State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #12329The Summer Undergraduate Research Bridge Experience for CommunityCollege Students: Providing Connections from Community College to theFour-Year InstitutionMs. Jeanne R. Garland, New Mexico State University Jeanne Garland has worked at New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation (New Mexico AMP) since August 2002. She received the B.A. from Baylor University and the M.A. from NMSU in English, with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Professional Communication. She worked for the College of Engineering’s Engineering Research Center (ERC) as Technical Writer, then was employed at Arizona State University (ASU) for

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Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina; Amber Renee Mills, The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower, The Citadel; Kenneth Brannan, The Citadel; Michael H. Woo, The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel

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Paper ID #13145Refinement of a Concept Inventory to Assess Conceptual Understanding inCivil Engineering Fluid MechanicsDr. Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Dr. Mary Katherine Watson is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel. Prior to joining the faculty at The Citadel, Dr. Watson earned her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. She also has BS and MS degrees in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson University. Dr. Watson’s research interests are in the areas of engineering education and

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

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

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

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2

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Kirsten S Hochstedt, Penn State University; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Tricia Bertram Gallant, University of California, San Diego; Robert G. Melton, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Shiyu Liu, Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #11425The Impact of Faculty Development Workshop on Students’ Understandingof Academic IntegrityMs. Kirsten S Hochstedt, Penn State University Kirsten Hochstedt is a graduate assistant at the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Edu- cation. She received her M.S. in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in educational and psycholog- ical measurement at Penn State University and is currently a doctoral candidate in the same program. The primary focus of her research concerns assessing the response structure of test scores using item response theory methodology.Dr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State

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Concept Inventories and Assessment of Knowledge

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Mark A Urlacher, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

likely to recognize them in this context.Situated cognition offers an explanation for each of these possibilities. The engineers were asked Page 26.1236.8to take the CI without using reference material to help them remember how to use concepts ifthey felt they needed it or in order to verify that their answers were correct before submittingthem. The theory of the extended mind is an important piece to situated cognition and mayexplain why asking engineers to not use reference materials could cause them to not performwell on the inventories. The extended mind is a theory that claims that the boundaries of acognitive system lie outside of the

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Epicenter Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janna Rodriguez, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Larry Leifer, Stanford University; Qu Jin, Stanford University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

entrepreneurial activities? 3. For engineering alumni who have been entrepreneurs in the past, what activities led them to either become more entrepreneurially-minded or divert to a non- entrepreneurial career path?The participants in this study were 484 alumni who received their undergraduate engineeringdegrees in 2007 from four different universities in the United States. Our research aims to helpengineering educators understand the factors that promote and contribute to entrepreneurialpursuits among engineering alumni. In addition, by identifying what factors or circumstancesinfluence entrepreneurial activities, engineering schools may design programs and identifypotential opportunities for intervention.1

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Design and Entrepreneurship

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José Antonio Riofrío, Western New England University; Robert Gettens, Western New England University; Anthony D. Santamaria, Western New England University; Thomas K Keyser, Western New England University; Ronald E. Musiak, Western New England University; Harlan E Spotts Jr., Western New England University

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(KernEntrepreneurial Engineering Network) philosophy there is momentum to push engineeringeducation further by fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in young engineers. At Western NewEngland University the first year engineering program has been revamped using a combinationof elements including entrepreneurially minded learning (EML), Problem Based Learning (PBL),Active Collaborative Learning (ACL) and a design framework based on the "living with the lab"program developed at Louisiana Tech University.The First Year Engineering program at Western New England University spans four commoncourses for all engineering majors. This work focuses on two courses, the Introduction toEngineering course, a four credit course offered in the first semester and the Data

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Diversity and Multicultural Influences in the First Year

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Elizabeth A Adams, Chandler Gilbert Community College; Claire Louise Antaya Dancz, Arizona State University; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

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notyet been completed; we are in the midst of collecting data for the semester. Our initial resultsshow that conative understanding increases satisfaction and confidence, which we hypothesizewill lead to improved retention. This paper summarizes the conative interventions in engineering,the research methods, and preliminary results.IntroductionIn engineering advanced cognitive skills are highly valued and consistently rewarded. However,the mind consists of three separate domains: cognitive, affective and conative (Hilgard 1980 andTallon 1997). By focusing only on one of the three, students who don’t fit the typical mold mayfeel marginalized and discouraged from completing an engineering degree. We suspect that byexploring this idea we may

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International Division Technical Session 7

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Innovation Centre; Jayantrao Bhaurao Patil, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, India; Pramod Jagan Deore, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, India.

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Empirical StudyIntroductionIndian engineering education system is one of the colossal educational systems. As per the AllIndia Council of Technical Education (AICTE) report of 2012-13, it has 3,384 colleges admitting1.63 Million students1. The system has almost no attrition and is graduating more or less theentire intake. The study of Blom and Saeki2 shows that 64% of employers are only somewhatsatisfied or worse with the current engineering graduate skills. Earlier, NASSCOM andMcKinsey report (2005)3 had found that 75% of engineering graduates are not employable bymultinational companies. A recent report by Aspiring Mind found that there is a drop inemployability in all roles and at all locations. It has noted that the decrease in employability