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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saniya Leblanc, The George Washington University; Steffi A Renninger, George Washington University; Ekundayo Shittu, George Washington University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

) scienceand engineering curricula are already full; (2) practical, hands-on experiences require extensivetraining on complex, expensive equipment; and (3) necessary fundamental concepts andknowledge – if taught at the undergraduate level at all – are introduced in late junior or senioryear only.3,4 Closely related to the demand for expertise is the knowledge required to initiate theinnovation to venture process.5,6 Specifically, students in these spheres have limitedunderstanding of the processes behind intellectual property protection and the steps to movinginnovative ideas from the laboratory to the market. We tackle these challenges with anundergraduate Nanotechnology Fellows Program. The program uses an interdisciplinarypracticum approach to

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Addressing Diversity Issues in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lea K Marlor, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

increasedtransfer rates to a bachelor program. As detailed by S. Artis5, TTE REU brings communitycollege students from around the state of California to the University of California, Berkeley tocomplete a 9 week summer research internship. The first week of the internship has the studentsgoing through a “laboratory bootcamp” whereby the students learn lab safety, tour labs aroundcampus, speak with graduate students and postdocs from different science and engineeringdisciplines, and learn different laboratory sampling techniques. For the remaining 8 weeks, thestudents are given a research project under the supervision of a graduate student or postdocmentor within a faculty lab. Throughout the summer, the students are engaged in weeklyseminars about

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Aero and Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Joseph F. Mandara, Rowan University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

described here forclarity. This four-semester hour course has students spend 165 minutes with engineering facultyin lab each week and 150 minutes over two lecture sessions with writing arts faculty. During thewriting arts time periods, students spend time learning about audience, rhetorical analysis,argumentation, and information literacy. In prior iterations of the course, some of the time withwriting arts faculty was spent discussing technical genres such as the traditional lab or designreports. However, this component was de-emphasized in the Fall 2015 offering, and that materialwas picked up by engineering faculty during the laboratory sessions. In the lab sessions, studentslearn about design through open-ended design projects. There is some

Conference Session

Capstone Design in ECE

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Scott McGuirk Ph.D., United States Air Force Academy; John G. Ciezki, United States Air Force Academy

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #14624An Electromagnetic Railgun Design and Realization for an Electrical Engi-neering Capstone ProjectLt. Col. Jeffrey Scott McGuirk Ph.D., United States Air Force Academy Jeffrey S. McGuirk received his BSEE degree in 1995 from the United States Air Force Academy (US- AFA) in Colorado Springs, CO, and an MSEE degree from Iowa State University in 1996. From 1997- 2000, he was with the Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base where he designed fuzes for weapons. From 2000-2003, he was with the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center where he directed tests on satellite communication systems

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Best of DEED

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica A. Kuczenski, Santa Clara University; Erin Susan Araj, Santa Clara University

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Design in Engineering Education

 concerned in this study showed strong gains using electronic notebooks.     Works Cited [1] Dawn Kowalski.. (1994 ­ 2012). Project Notebooks. Writing@CSU. Colorado State University. Available at http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?guideid=80​ .  [2] Kelley, T. t. (2011). Engineer s Notebook ­­ A Design Assessment Tool. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 70(7), 30­35.  [3] Bird, C., Willoughby, C., & Frey, J. (2013). “Laboratory notebooks in the digital era: the role of ELNs in record keeping for chemistry and other sciences.” Chemical Society Reviews, ​ 42​ (20), 8157­8175.  [4] Bruce, S. (2003). “A Look at the State of Electronic Lab Notebook Technology

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Materials

Paper ID #15981Special Interest Section of a Core Mechanical Engineering Course – Bioma-terial Emphasis of an Introduction to Materials CourseDr. Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton Dr. Margaret Pinnell is the Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Development in the school of engineering and associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton. She teaches undergraduate and graduate materials related courses including Introduction to Ma- terials, Materials Laboratory, Engineering Innovation, Biomaterials and Engineering Design and Appro- priate Technology (ETHOS). She

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Best Papers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan W. Valvano, University of Texas - Austin; Ramesh Yerraballi, University of Texas - Austin; Chad Fulton, University of Texas - Austin

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. His recent projects concentrate on course building efforts with substantial pedagogical and technological innovations. Prior to this, Chad led a laptop-required program for pre-service teachers in the UT Austin College of Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Teaching Embedded Systems in a MOOC FormatAbstractWe have designed and implemented a Massive Open Online Class (MOOC) with a substantiallab component within the edX platform. We deployed this MOOC three times with a totalenrollment of over 100,000 students. If MOOCs are truly going to transform engineeringeducation, then they must be able to deliver classes with laboratory components. Our offeringgoes a long

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Engineering Physics Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) and Universidad Andres Bello ; Jorge Eugenio de la Garza Becerra, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) and Universidad Andres Bello ; Cynthia Concepción Castro, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey

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Engineering Physics & Physics

the first course ofCalculus for engineering students, and it has been taught once a year since 2012. The goal for thecurricular project is to complete a sequence of three Fis-Mat courses corresponding to the firstthree courses of Physics and the three Calculus courses for engineering students. So far, we havegained experience in a) implementing Modeling Instruction as well as teaching from a Modelsand Modeling perspective, b) taking advantage of the classroom settings, c) tailoring theactivities to enhance active learning, d) using the technology and the laboratory equipment in anefficient and meaningful way, and e) designing activities that provide formative and summativeassessment to all (students, teachers, and researchers).The main goal

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Tamara Ball, University of California, Santa Cruz; Zachary W Graham, University of California, Santa Cruz; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

laboratory apparatus for advancement of novel electronic devices, in addi- tion to curriculum development for inquiry-based learning and facilitation of interdisciplinary, student-led project design. She emphasizes engineering sustainable solutions from a holistic perspective, incorporat- ing analysis of the full technological life cycle and socioeconomic impact.Dr. Tamara Ball, University of California, Santa Cruz Dr. Tamara Ball is a project-scientist working with the the Sustainable Engineering and Ecological De- sign (SEED) collaborative at UCSC. She is the program director for Impact Designs - Engineering and Sustainability through Student Service (IDEASS) and Apprenticeships in Sustainability Science and En

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Research on Design Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cassandra Telenko, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Saldana, Georgia Institute of Technology; Todd Sulchek, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shannon K. Yee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Thomas Kurfess, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

requires deliberateconsideration and resolution of thedifferent levels of knowledge required forresearch activities4, 9, 10.Traditionally, the Figure 2: The Integrated Approach to Research-Teachingintegration of research lab and classroom Synergies Looks at Layered Levels of Low to High Fidelitymay be achieved by performing Faculty and Student Activitiesexperiments, rather than engaging inintellectual contributions (such as data analysis or forming research questions) 10. Thus, it isessential to bring more research into the classroom beyond a procedural standpoint, as found in atypical chemistry or physics laboratory class. Such activities have the potential to go beyondmany

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany - SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie PhD, Evaluation Consortium University at Albany - SUNY; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Charles J. Kim, Howard University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Lisa D. Hobson, Prairie View A&M University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

school, and community college students to expose and increase their interest in pursuing Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Dr. Astatke travels to Ethiopia every summer to provide training and guest lectures related to the use of the mobile laboratory technology and pedagogy to enhance the ECE curriculum at five different universities.Dr. Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University Dr. Mohamed Chouikha is a professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing at Howard University. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado–Boulder. Dr. Chouikha’s research interests include machine learning, intelligent control, and

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominik May, TU Dortmund University; A. Erman Tekkaya, TU Dortmund University

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Diversity

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International

teaching and learning for engineering faculty. In his research Dominik May focuses, inter alia, on future requirements for science and engineering graduates, such as interna- tional competence, in order to become successful engineers in a globalized professional world. Therefore he designs and investigates respective educational strategies with a special focus on online solutions and the integration of remote laboratories. For his research and the development of several transnational on- line courses he benefits from his working experience in international companies and a broad international professional network. Furthermore Dominik May is founding member of both the Engineering Education Research Group at the Center

Conference Session

Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Timothy W Mays P.E., The Citadel; Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel; Kaitlin Marley, University of California - San Diego; James Michael Grayson, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

foundation for the ExCEEd Teaching Workshop where the skills andtechniques necessary to fulfill meeting the expectations inherent in these models are presented,discussed, and practiced. The typical ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Workshop (ETW) schedule forthe six-day workshop is shown in Figure 3 and is representative of the workshop at different sites(United States Military Academy, University of Arkansas, University of Northern Arizona,University of Texas at Tyler, and Florida Gulf Coast University). The workshop activities can besub-classified into seminars, demonstration classes, laboratory exercises, and social events. 1Seminars: The primary course schedule for the ETW contains 13 Seminars which vary incontent and were designed to provide theoretical

Conference Session

1st and 2nd Year Instruction in Design

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory A. Cooper, United States Air Force; Michael Lawrence Anderson, United States Air Force; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joseph M. Fulton, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin L. Wood, Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Design in Engineering Education

Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology in 2011. He has worked as an F-16 flight control actuation systems engineer, researched design and control of quadruped robots, led research and development of advanced Air Force munitions, and led research in GPS-denied navigation for multi-agent autonomous systems for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Lt Col Anderson has been researching innovative design methodologies and autonomous systems for 12 years, authoring several papers relevant to the field, in- cluding award-winning research into the design and control of flapping wing Micro Air Vehicles. Lt Col Anderson is a registered Professional Engineer and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute for

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Innovative Graduate Programs and Methods, Developing Master's & Ph.D. Programs and Graduate Teaching Assistants

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas J. Connolly, University of Texas - Austin

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Graduate Studies

mathematics course pathways to improve student success and degree completion. During this time, he oversaw course development and was responsible for developing faculty supports and professional learn- ing opportunities. Dr. Connolly served for ten years as a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering departments at Penn State University in Erie and The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he was the Principal Investigator for several engineering education research programs under the auspices of the National Science Foundation. These programs focused on remotely accessible collaborative experimen- tation and the merging of theory-based learning and laboratory-course activities using mobile computing technology to

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University; Parth Bhavsar, Rowan University; Ayman Ali, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

reliability and how it relates to pavement design and travel time were explained in thebeginning followed by the importance and impacts of SHRP 2 product L04. Figure 1: Illustration of Vertical SHRP 2 Products Integration Approach.Junior course: Civil Engineering Materials Civil Engineering Materials is a required junior level course offered in the fall of thejunior year. This class meets for 150 minutes of lecture and 150 minutes of laboratory everyweek. In this course, the students learn about aggregates, cement, cement concrete, asphalt, andasphalt concrete. They learn cement concrete and Superpave mix design and conductexperiments in the laboratory on these materials. SHRP 2 products, such as Precast Concrete Pavements

Conference Session

Software and Programming

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Department of Education.Dr. Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Yonghui Wang received his B.S. in Optoelectronics from Xidian University in 1993, his M.S. in electrical engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University in 1999; and his Ph.D. in computer engineering from Mississippi State University in 2003. From 1993 to 1996, he was a Research Engineer with the 41st Electrical Research Institute in Bengbu, China. From July 1999 to December 1999, he worked as an IT Specialist in IBM China, Beijing, China. From 2000 to 2003, he was a research assistant with the Visualization, Analysis, and Imaging Laboratory (VAIL), the GeoResources Institute (GRI), Mississippi State University. He is currently an Associate

Conference Session

Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Andres Brake, Lamar University

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Civil Engineering

-based paper summarizes a pre-capstone junior level design project that wasadministered to students in a civil engineering materials course to increase general engineeringdesign confidence and improve their overall preparedness to successfully complete the seniordesign project.ImplementationThe civil engineering materials course at our university is two credit hours and covers topics onbasic material response, steel, aggregates, Portland cement, supplementary cementitiousmaterials, concrete, asphalt, timber, and the building codes. There are seven laboratory classesthat supplement the topics. The instructor covered all of the material including the labs by week10 of the semester. On week 11 and 12, the instructor lectured on the different

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Bochao Li, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

changes in engineering education, especially inelectrical and computer engineering fields, both in terms of the content and its delivery. With theadvent of computers, learning through computer-based environments has dramatically increased1, 2 . The high demand in engineering professionals equipped with relevant and up-to-date PLCsskills, drives the engineering education to develop the alternative to the standard in-classinstruction approaches. Traditional approach of teaching PLCs assumes the training to be doneon actual equipment. Theory and exercises are integrated into a course to improve and perfectstudent skills. The conventional way of performing an experiment is to be physically present inthe laboratory. Students work in groups of two to

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Learning Within Engineering Design Graphics II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Murad Musa Mahmoud, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

model using multiple instructionalcomponents to enhance student learning was used. Components of the model include: (1) adiscussion/lecture session, (2) a laboratory session, (3) online self-paced modules, (4) videotutorials, and (5) discipline-based engineering assignments.Hybrid/Blended Learning SystemsLearning is optimum when it is assisted and personalized [3]. During learning, learners acquirelevels of knowledge, which Bloom defined within a taxonomy of educational objectives [4].Learning can be personalized according to knowledge and needs using various pedagogicalmethods or principles. Pedagogical principles are theories that govern good educational andinstructional practice, and instructional design has evolved in combination with the

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Haley Claire Collins; Jessica L. Leatherwood, Sam Houston State University; Marcy Miller Beverly, Sam Houston State University; Mark J. Anderson, Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

boards that areavailable in the laboratory for the project. After investigations of capability, use, and ease oflearning of the each systems, students decided to use an Arduino UNO development board [7].The programming environment for the Arduino board is similar to C programming. One of thestudents had a C course and decided to program on a Arduino board. Another student was acomputer science graduate student who advised ECET undergraduate students on an as neededbasis.Table 1. Potential Microcontroller Development Boards Embedded Systems Development Version/Type Manufacturer/Company Board/Kit Arduino - UNO AVR Arduino UNO Rev 3 Arduino ARM

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Professional Skills development in Design

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #16797Evaluating best practices when interviewing stakeholders during designMr. Ibrahim Mohedas, University of Michigan Ibrahim Mohedas is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2011. His research focuses on the design of medical devices for resource limited settings, particularly related to the use of design ethnography in developing these technologies. He works in the Laboratory for Innovation in Global Health Technology (LIGHT) and is co-advised by Shanna Daly

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth (Part 1)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael T. Frye, University of the Incarnate Word; Sreerenjini C. Nair, University of the Incarnate Word; Angela Meyer, Rawlinson MS

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

. Dr. Frye is the PI and Laboratory Director for the Autonomous Vehicle Systems Lab sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.Dr. Sreerenjini C. Nair, University of the Incarnate Word Assistant Professor in Physics, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TXMrs. Angela Meyer, Rawlinson MS Secondary Teacher at NISD Ed Rawlinson Middle School UIW Graduate Student (graduating in May 16 K-12 Multidisciplinary Sciences) c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Evaluation of miniGEMS 2015 –Engineering Summer Camp for Middle School GirlsAbstractminiGEMS (Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science) was a free five-day EngineeringSummer

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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Jake Follmer, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Esther Gomez, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Manish Kumar, The Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

laboratory- andsimulation-based research, and foster the development of research communication skills. A moredetailed description of the REU program structure, objectives, and elements is included in priorwork evaluating initial student outcomes from the program 1.The current study presents a follow-up, second-year evaluation of a research experiences forundergraduates (REU) program that is currently in progress, funded by the National ScienceFoundation and focused on the integration of biology and materials. As in the first year of theprogram, participating students completed measures of research-based skills and experience,likelihood of pursuing graduate school, and openness to collaborating with others both prior toand after completion of the 10

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Promoting Multidisciplinary Efforts

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering practice case problemsPedagogical outcomes that are relevant for software verification and validation have beenidentified at the author’s institution based on ABET Criterion 3 outcomes assessment. Therelationships between the specified ABET outcomes for this course and their correspondencewith the revised Bloom’s taxonomy for STEM disciplines is shown in Table 2. The seven levels(taxa) of conceptual and procedural knowledge and skills taxonomy proposed by Girgis 18mentioned in Table 2 are defined as follows:Taxa I - Pre-knowledge Conceptual Experiences: hands-on laboratory experiences viademonstrations, physical models, practical applications to demonstrate, visualize and observebasic conceptsTaxa II - Basic

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Hands-on Learning in BME

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University; Brent L Ulrey , Western New England University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #16924Sensing Angular Kinematics by Embedding an Open-source Electronics De-sign Project into a Required Biomechanics CourseDr. Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Meyer directs the Experimental Biomechanics Laboratory (EBL) at LTU with the goal of advanc- ing experimental biomechanics understanding. Dr. Meyer teaches Introduction to Biomechanics, Tissue Mechanics, Engineering Applications in Orthopedics, and Foundations of Medical Imaging. He has been an active member of the engineering faculty committee that has redesigned the Foundations of Engi- neering Design Projects course that is required

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Michael Escuti, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Electrical Engineering from Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey in 1980. He received his MS degree from Michigan Tech in 1983 and his PhD degree from NC State University in 1988. Immediately after graduation, he joined the faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Since 2008, Dr. Ozturk has been serving as the director of the NCSU Nanofabrication Facility, which operates as the central laboratory for the entire University. In 2012, he became the education and diversity director of the NSF sponsored ASSIST Nanosystems Engineering Research Center. In 2015, he has started serving as the deputy director of the same center. Dr. Ozturk’s research interests center around innovations in engineering

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Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Brian J Wisner, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

- sity’s Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics Department. He has also held a research appointment at the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Augmenting his scientific in- terests, Daniel serves as a STEM educator working to improve minority representation in STEM through high-impact research experiences. As an Innovation Advisor to Elsevier’s Academic Engineering Solu- tions Library Advisory Board (AES-LAB), he partners with librarians to create democratized approaches to 21st century information literacy education on a global scale,Mr. Brian J Wisner, Drexel University Brian is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at Drexel Univer- sity. Brian

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Materials Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Danner Friend, Norwich University

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Materials

surveys.Introduction and MotivationThere have been numerous reports, studies, and books that call for engineering education to notonly educate for technical competence but to also educate for the professional practice skillsnecessary for the modern, global workforce.1,2,3,4 Engineering programs have responded to thiscall for change by introducing non-technical skills in freshman introductory engineering courses,however the professional practice skills are mainly being included in design experiences such asthe capstone design course in the senior year. The middle two years of a typical engineeringcurriculum are crowded mostly with engineering science courses and laboratory based courses.It can be challenging to incorporate professional skills into engineering

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David C. Zgonc, United States Military Academy; Phil Dacunto P.E., United States Military Academy; Emily Arija Ezerins, United States Military Academy; Dalton Jefferson Alexander Combs, United States Military Academy; Jacob Neil Palmer, United States Army

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Environmental Engineering

, laboratory space, and materiel limit thebroad application of this approach, especially in larger programs. Additionally, individual studyrequires a high level of self-motivation that may not be present in all students. Individual studies are meant to put the student in the driver’s seat. However, facultymembers are not disengaged. They serve as project advisors. Since students necessarily arepushing the bounds of knowledge, faculty members must conduct a concurrent literature reviewto best direct the student and mentor their research efforts. The role of project advisor, from adepartmental perspective, is a duty additional to other everyday requirements. On average, thefaculty project advisor puts in five hours of work per project getting students