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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Pedagogy of Lab-Oriented Courses

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natacha Depaola, Illinois Institute of Technology; Roberto Cammino, Illinois Institute of Technology; Bonnie Haferkamp, Illinois Institute of Technology; Paul R. Anderson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jamshid Mohammadi, Illinois Institute of Technology; Fouad Teymour, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Aerospace Engineering Course Integrating Teaching and Research. 120th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. American Society for Engineering Education.3. Pantoya, M., Hughes, P., & Hughes, J. (2013). A Case Study in Active Learning: Teaching Undergraduate Research in an Engineering Classroom Setting. Engineering Education, 8(2), 54-64. Page 26.651.134. Landis, A., Bilec, M., Klotz, L., & Pearce, A. (2011). Lessons Learned from a Distance Learning Research Methods Course Co-Taught by Clemson, University of Pittsburgh, and Virginia Tech. 118th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. American Society for

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine G. Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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first joined UW-Madison’s faculty in 1989 as an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, where he co-founded the Construction Engineering and Management Pro- gram and developed the construction curriculum. In addition, he has authored and co-authored papers on the subject of educating civil engineers. His body of work demonstrates his commitment to using emerging technology in the classroom to prepare the next generation of engineers and other students for the challenges of the future. Jeff was honored in 2014 with an Outstanding Projects and Leaders Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from

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Working in Teams: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kevin Andrew Richards, Northern Illinois University; Angelika N Zissimopoulos, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dawn Laux, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

again.25-27 Thisknowledge reinforces the decision to administer peer evaluation in a formative way, allowingstudents to repeatedly receive feedback and try again within their groups. With each new attemptin using teamwork knowledge and skills, students receive peer feedback that can identify areasfor improvement and motivate future effort. This framework also presents a clear opportunity forrenewal if team members struggled due to conflict or free riding. Fourth, assessment should beintegrated into the curriculum and be perceived as a learning opportunity. According to Brew28: Assessment and learning must increasingly be viewed as one and the same activity; assessment must become an integral part of the learning process

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Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Augsburg College; Sean Joseph Creighton, SOCHE; Maggie Varga, SOCHE; Richard Martin, The Air Force Institute of Technology; Derrick Langley, Air Force Institute of Technology; Diana Lynn Cahill, SOCHE

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2012. His current research interests are metamaterials, microelectronics, microelectromechanical systems and nanotechnology.Mrs. Diana Lynn Cahill, SOCHE Diana Cahill, M.Ed., is currently Program Manager for Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education, SOCHE. Previously, Cahill was the Civilian Student Coordinator at the Air Force Institute of Technology, AFIT. She earned an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Wright State University and a BA in English from Youngstown State University. Page 26.946.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015

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Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy John Vaillant, University of Massachusetts, Lowell ; Christopher J. Hansen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sammy G. Shina, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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lower cost, ease of modifica-tion and the broad availability of replacement parts. In addition, the machines themselves are rel-atively easy to operate and require minimal training.This paper presents the selection and integration of desktop-scale, hobbyist CNC machines tominimize risks in an educational laboratory environment, and the integration of modern digitalfabrication CNC technology in the undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts Lowell. Through the use of lower-cost desktop CNC machines, studentsdirectly interface and interact with advanced machining technology and will be able to discoverthe rewards and challenges derived from translating a design to a functional prototype. Moreo-ver, through

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Paper ID #11691Multi-Course Problem-based Learning Module spanning across the Juniorand Senior Mechanical Engineering Curriculum: Mechatronics, Fluid Me-chanic, and Heat TransferDr. James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University James A. Mynderse, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. His research interests include mechatronics, dynamic systems, and control with applications to piezoelectric actuators, hysteresis, and perception. He serves as the faculty advisor for the LTU Baja SAE team.Dr. Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological

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Statics and Finite Element Analysis

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

packages are widely used in industry thereby making exposure to thistool an essential component of undergraduate engineering education. This paper discusses thedevelopment, implementation, and results of integrating active learning modules (ALM’s)throughout an engineering curriculum with the goal of providing an effective learning resourcethat reinforces fundamental, yet challenging, course concepts without requiring knowledge of therigorous mathematical theory underlying the finite element method. Fifteen ALM’s have beenimplemented into eight courses at six different universities; this paper focuses on four ALM’sthat have been implemented at the University of the Pacific for several years thereby providing asignificant amount of data. Assessment

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Steven L Shumway, Brigham Young University

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International

wasenthusiastically received (Shumway et al., 2010).TEE students and faculty from Brigham Young University returned summer 2010 to the DominicanRepublic to continue their work with the MACILE group. This collaboration took the form of an officialstudy abroad program where students developed curriculum, conducted research, taught, and receivedcredit for participation. Eight BYU students and 3 faculty members participated in the program. Thestudents spent five weeks during the summer of 2010 in the Dominican Republic teaching 6th -12th gradestudents. Content areas included: energy; chemistry; bridges; rocketry; and robotics. The DR students 1

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andre Lucena MA, NAIT; Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Faisal Arain, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

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Construction

program features andtools. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)’s Architectural Technology programappears to be the only provision with an established post-secondary curriculum covering BIMoperation in 3 of the 4 program semesters, but still lacks inter-disciplinary integration. BIMtraining provisions in Alberta are listed on Table 1. Page 26.596.7INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION COURSES OFFERED CITY BIM 101 - Introduction to BIMEdmonton Construction BIM 201 - Introduction to Revit ArchitectureAssociation BIM 201

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Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric A Holt, University of Nebraska ; Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

Paper ID #12609Lessons Learned Integrating the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)Certified Green Professional (CGP) Designation into University ConstructionManagement ProgramsProf. Eric A Holt, University of Nebraska Eric A. Holt is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, teaching in the Construction Management program. He has 23 years of industry experience, with 16 years in the design field. He teaches Plan Reading, Virtual Design and Construction, BIM, and Building Codes to CM Majors.Dr. Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University Scott Kelting is an Associate Professor in the

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy John Vaillant, University of Massachusetts Lowell department of Mechanical Engineering; Christopher J Hansen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Jonathan D. Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sammy G. Shina, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David Joe Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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millingtools have been considered ranging from inexpensive AC rotary tools to more expensive DCspindles. Off-the-shelf rotary tools are easily integrated in these desktop CNCs by simply fabri-cating an appropriate mount and instrumenting the spindle with an appropriate collet. Of thetools used thus far, the DC spindles offer accurate, quiet, controllable operation while AC toolstend to emit greater noise and can range in their degree of accuracy. However, in the context ofprototyping in the undergraduate curriculum, both AC and DC rotary tools have proven to be ac-ceptable solutions.Figure 1: (a) A Shapeoko II with the University of Massachusetts Lowell modifications shown. (b) A Zentoolworks7” x 12” CNC machine.Nowadays, a wide range of CNC

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Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. David Harding, University of New Haven; Brian Harding, Texas A&M University; Peter C. Montagna, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

OperatingProcedures; and other process-specific topics germane to an organization. The undergraduateChemical Engineering curriculum can provide courses in these topics, or integrate these topicsinto existing courses to help prepare the graduating engineer for industrial practice.In addition to proactive programs that prevent incidents, it is important to learn from pastexperience. In the words of George Santanaya, a famous Spanish philosopher, “Those who donot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Company-sponsored, post-graduationtraining programs are meant to fulfill these needs.A more formal approach to deciding what process safety topics should be covered is to reviewthe regulatory framework. Companies in the United States involved with storing

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Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Mechanical Engineering

on methods of classroom instruction. Between 1980 and 2000, theyreached a higher level of scholarship maturity, yet kept their focus on curriculum and methods10,11.Since that point, there has been an emerging interest in the integration of educational psychologyand cognitive science theories into engineering education. For example, the theory of situatedcognition has been explored in the context of industrially situated virtual laboratories12 and STEMintegration in the precollege engineering classroom13,14. Situated cognition happens in a contextualized, real-world setting where the learner isdirectly interacting with other learners while learning important content. This is crucial in thediscipline of engineering design, as students

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Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, Auburn University; Richard Turton P.E., West Virginia University

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Chemical Engineering

actual equipment. Once again, students should be encouraged to have theirsimulations correspond to actual equipment.Discussion What can be done to alleviate this problem? Experience provides some suggestions. It isprobably unrealistic to expect students to understand equipment details before the design classunless that is a point of emphasis in lower level classes. In many programs, the introductorytransport classes focus more on theory than on equipment. Even in a separation class, the stagecalculations often dominate the coverage of tray sizing and performance. One approach wouldbe to integrate equipment details throughout the curriculum; however, this might be unrealistic inlarge programs with different instructors for the same course in

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Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Thomas Pitcher, The University of Texas, El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

onstudent major as well as integrate community assessment of the final outcome into the process. Our findings of a tentatively labeled “10 hour rule” will lend itself for further design anddevelopment of this experience which can help provide a more realistic expected participation andinvolvement level for students as well as more realistic student learning outcomes. We areoverwhelming surprised by how valuable students perceive the impact of such an extracurricularproject, specifically in regards to their major and positive impact on applying skills as well as use Page 26.1758.11and development of professional skill sets. While this project

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Focus on Student Learning, Lifelong Learning, and the Whole Student

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julianne D. Vernon, University of Michigan; Lorelle A Meadows, Michigan Technological University; Stacie Edington, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

highest gain of 0.41 wasshown for the intervention group and was significantly higher than the pre to post increase forthe control (p-value<0.001). This shows that the restructure and inclusion of the discussionsession increases the student’s confidence in declaring major.6.0 ConclusionPreliminary results from our pilot study, modifying an elective first year survey course to includediscussion intended to initiate development of self-authorship and integrative learning, showpositive development of students in their confidence in choosing a major and linking this to theirinterests, values and strengths. This was a significant focus of the pilot course and shows thatthe curriculum is affecting students in a positive way as designed. Because

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Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Construction

exercises that allows construction management studentsto perform “hands-on” fit-up exercises of mechanical piping systems.Key Words: Commercial Building Construction, Experiential Learning, Construction Education  IntroductionBeginning in the autumn quarter of 2008, the Construction Management Department atCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo launched an integrated project basedconstruction management curriculum. The basis behind the integrated curriculum was to create aseries of practice courses, similar to an architecture studio model; however, each course wouldfocus on a specific sector of the construction industry - Heavy Civil, Residential, Commercial,and Specialty Construction. The concept behind the seminars was to

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Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University; Nasser Ghariban, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

by industrial/research communitiesincluding Rolls-Royce, Alstom, Newport News Ship Building, and Commonwealth Center forAdvanced Manufacturing (CCAM) etc., which partner with the Digital Manufacturing & DesignInnovation (DMDII) Institute in NNMI [2]. VSU recently received a generous NX PLM (ProductLife Management) gift from Siemens. NX PLM software integrates outstanding capabilities ofComputer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computer-aidedengineering (CAE), product data management (PDM) and digital manufacturing. It is anexcellent platform for companies to manage the entire lifecycle of a product from ideation,design and manufacture, through service and disposal in an efficient and cost-effective way

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ETAC/ABET Related Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico University; Raul R Peralta, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez Ph.D., Columbus State University

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Engineering Technology

the program is achieved in two consecutiveproject-based courses, Capstone I and Capstone II. They provide an integrating experience thatdevelops student competencies in applying both technical and non-technical skills (e.g., effectivecommunications, team work). Student work collected in these courses is also useful forassessment and evaluation. By the time students are enrolled in Capstone I and Capstone II, theyshould already have developed the knowledge, techniques and skills identified in each studentoutcome. Otherwise, corrective action is needed.Figure 3 provides an overview of the IET program. The number of credits required forgraduation is 124. While the program is a technology program, students are required to take coremath and

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Fundamental: Metrics & Assessment for K-12 Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Holly Jr., INSPIRE Institute, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

habits of mind can enhance pre-college students’ learning abilities. Page 26.177.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Assessment Tool to Evaluate Student Learning of Engineering (Fundamental) Strand: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best practices in curriculum designWhile STEM subjects have traditionally been taught separately in K-12 schools the newinitiatives share a focus on integrated approaches to teaching STEM. For example, the recentlyreleased Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)1 addressed the need for explicit integrationof

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaqi C. McNeil, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Russell Andrew Long, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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the Sloan Foundation and his team received Best Paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education in 2008 and 2011 and from the IEEE Transactions on Education in 2011. Dr. Ohland is Chair of the IEEE Curriculum and Pedagogy Committee and an ABET Program Evaluator for ASEE. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE and IEEE.Mr. Russell Andrew Long, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 26.636.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Engineering Pathways of Nontraditional Students—an Update on NSF Award 1361058Major Goals of the ProjectThe

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Koufakou, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

interest are promoting student en- gagement via techniques such as hybrid teaching, flipped classroom and problem-based learning. Page 26.1026.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Introducing Software Specifications to an Undergraduate Software Engineering ProgramIntroductionThe complexities of developing clear and well-defined specifications and their important role inthe success of a software project are widely recognized. This recently led to increased attentionin corresponding courses in the Software Engineering curriculum. One of the challenges

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Hands-on Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #12044What does it take to deliver an active hands-on course?Dr. Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University Steve Hsiung is a professor of electrical engineering technology at Old Dominion University. Prior to his current position, Dr. Hsiung had worked for Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Seagate Technology, Inc., and Lam Research Corp., all in Silicon Valley, CA. Dr. Hsiung also taught at Utah State University and California University of Pennsylvania. He earned his BS degree from National Kauhsiung Normal University in 1980, MS degrees from University of North Dakota in 1986 and Kansas State University in

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ERM Potpourri

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Educational Research and Methods

Education, 37(2), 125-132.7. Andrews, T., & Patil, R. (2007). Information literacy for first-year students: An embedded curriculum approach. European Journal of Engineering Education, 32(3), 253-259.8. Berland, L., McKenna, W., & Peacock, S. B. (2012). Understanding Students' Perceptions on the Utility of Engineering Notebooks. Advances in Engineering Education, 3(2).9. Berndt, A., & Paterson, C. (2010). Global engineering, humanitarian case studies, and pedagogies of transformation. In Transforming Engineering Education: Creating Interdisciplinary Skills for Complex Global Environments, 2010 IEEE (pp. 1-19). IEEE.10. Brophy, S., Hodge, L., & Bransford, J. (2004, October). Work in progress

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Research to Practice: STRAND 3 – Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie C. Vereen, University of Alabama; Allison D. Vereen, North Douglas Elementary, Douglas County School System

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at North Douglas Elementary located in Douglasville, Geor- gia. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Georgia Southern University pursuing an Ed.D. in Curriculum Studies. Page 26.85.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Preliminary Evaluation of Elementary School Teachers Willingness to Gain Certification in Science or Mathematics in an Effort Towards Achieving School- wide STEM Certification (RTP, Strand 3)Teacher

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Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claes Fredriksson, Granta Design, Ltd.; Hannah Melia, Granta Design, Ltd.; Justinas Cesonis, University of Cambridge

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Materials

applications. Thequestion that we wish to explore is: could CES EduPack be developed to better support both or acombination of these approaches?Based on the results of an informed curriculum/syllabus selection, focus groups and an initialsurvey, we have identified areas where additional data and new linked datasets (called datatables) might support educators in Materials Science and Engineering. Here, we outline astructure for a new database and suggest potential new data tables for it. We wish to gatheropinion as to their utility and the priority that the Materials education community attaches tothem.  Page 26.201.3Figure 2. The difference between a

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David M. Beams P.E., University of Texas, Tyler; Hector A. Ochoa, University of Texas, Tyler

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Instrumentation

sufficiently modest—we may have asolution for you! If this describes your motivations, we invite you to read on.Various authors have confronted the problem of semiconductor curve tracing in theundergraduate electronics laboratory and have described their work in ASEE conferences. Wethus turn to the work of those who have gone before, of the giants upon whose shoulders wepropose to stand.A curve-tracing system for pn diodes, NPN and PNP BJTs, and n-channel MOSFETs relied uponLabVIEW running on a desktop computer and laboratory instruments (power supply andvoltmeter) communicating with the program through a GPIB (General-Purpose Instrument Bus)connection.1 While the system was successfully integrated into the curriculum, it had thedisadvantage of being

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Katherine Anne Earl, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Dong San Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #12504Studying the fidelity of implementation of an intrinsic motivation course con-versionDr. Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman is a visiting assistant professor with the Illinois Foundry for Innovation in En- gineering Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a research assistant professor with the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer En- gineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow and conducted postdoctoral research with Ruth Streveler in

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Teaching and Learning Strategies I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Uzma Shaikh, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Camilo Vieira, Purdue University; R Edwin García, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

) the integration of different constructsassociated with workplace engineering practices that can enable us to propose an analyticalframework to investigate them concurrently. Curriculum at engineering schools should bebalanced with theoretical knowledge and promote the idea of coupling the content with real wordsituations30. Computational modeling and simulations are now highly relevant to solve these real Page 26.185.15world complex problems.The results suggest that the use of computer simulations can be helpful in the process of problemsolving enabling students to validate theoretical constructs. We recognize that other types ofintervention

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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Chemical Engineering

State University, where he directs the Human-centered Environments for Learning and Programming (HELP) Lab (http://helplab.org). Recipient of over $2.5 million in funding from the National Science Foundation, Dr. Hundhausen applies the methods of human-computer interaction to the design and empirical evaluation of software and pedagogies to improve learning and retention in computing and engineering education.Dr. Derrick Wayne Smith, University of Alabama in Huntsville Dr. Derrick Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Ed- ucation, Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He has over 14 years of professional teaching and research experience within education. His