Conference Session

Trends in Accreditation and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

recognition, on the other hand, of a greater need for integration if engineering graduates are to effectively utilize their skills in engineering practice.  Related to this, a stronger articulation of engineering as a design process that begins with problem formulation; analysis and synthesis; and testing.  Likewise, a shift towards a more instrumental view of the humanities and social sciences, with a specific call for evaluating all so-called “soft skills” in the context of professional practice.  The elimination of other, especially “soft skills” deemed to be difficult to assess, or else their transfer to Criterion 5 (curriculum), thus exempting these skills from detailed student outcomes level

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Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Arturo Olivarez Jr., University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

active member of American Educational Research Association’s Division D (Measurement) Graduate Student Welfare and Mentoring Committee and program chair for AERA’s Professors of Educational Research SIG in 2014-2016. Educational Background: 1979 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics University of Texas-Pan American 1982 Masters of Science in Mathematics Education University of Texas-Pan American 1989 Philosophy Degree in Educational Psychology Texas A&M University Job Experience: 1989-1991 Assistant Professor Texas A&M University 1991-2006 Associate Professor Texas Tech Uni- versity 2006-2008 Professor Texas Tech University 2008 to present Professor University of Texas at El PasoDr. Eric D. Smith

Conference Session

Make It!

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Warren Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael Cassidy

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Manufacturing

control. His research interest includes sensor based condition monitoring of CNC machining, machine tool accuracy characterization and enhancement, non-invasive surgical tool design, reverse engineering and bio materials.Dr. Warren Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Dr. Warren Rosen received his Ph.D. in physics from Temple University. He has served as Assistant Professor of Physics at Colby and Vassar Colleges where he carried out research in solar physics, medical physics, and instrumentation. Following this experience he was a research scientist at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Warminster, PA where he established a laboratory for research in high-performance computer networks and architectures for

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Virginia Charter P.E., Oklahoma State University; Ridge Reid, Oklahoma State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

of consensus codes and standards thatprotect property, and eliminate injuries or deaths due to fire, electrical and related hazards.Jurisdictions worldwide adopt these codes and standards for incorporation into building andsystem design, operational best practices, or standards on equipment. Those that graduate with adegree in engineering technology need to understand the impacts of codes, standards andregulations within their particular industry. By having undergraduates participate in the research,application, and evaluation of these standards, undergraduates will be better prepared to enter theworkforce and provide valuable insight to their employers. This project, utilizing anEVALUATION OF SOLID FUELSundergraduate researcher to provide

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MVCC Technical Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith A. Landry PE, Georgia Southern University; Mike Jackson, Georgia Southern University

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

providingpersonal/academic feedback as appropriate.Packard’s research also indicates these on-boarding actions offer a viable means for making apositive impact on a veteran student’s “interest” and sense of “belongingness.” Identification offaculty and staff members who are also military veterans or strongly supportive of theveterans/students will thus offer a means of increasing veteran student “capacity” or efficacy overtime. Given that veteran students typically arrive on campus well-motivated and with a good mixof intrinsic, attainment and instrumental goals, proper identification, development, implementationand support of a mentorship network based on faculty and staff mentors who have shared commonexperiences will allow each veteran student to more

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

designs and makesaccessible contextual technology education for learners traditionally underrepresented in theSTEM fields. The outcomes of this program can help to establish best practice and serve as aneducational training model that can be expanded upon and utilized by other learning institutions.This paper discusses results of one particular component of the larger pathway between thepartner institutions: the renewable energy summer research internship. Since its inception in2011, university researchers and graduate students have been collaborating with communitycollege staff to provide daily support and technical mentorship for community college and highschool interns over eight weeks in the summer. Students representing multiple disciplines

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Youssef, San Diego State University; Vladimir Arutyunov, California State University Northridge

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

structural boundary conditions. This systemsapproach was adopted by graduating mechanical engineering senior design students who electedto compete in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aero Design Competition, duringwhich they developed a system level diagram for their system. They initially developed a layoutof the RC aircraft system, then continuously updated the system level diagram throughout thedesign and the realization processes. The system level diagram was proven to be instrumentalduring the synthesis, tradeoff, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and testing phases of the project.The system diagram was also used for management, supply chain, and quality assurance aspectsof the project. Overall, students reported substantial gain in

Conference Session

Social Responsibility and Social Justice II: From Classroom to Community

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna M. Riley, Virginia Tech; Janice L. Hall, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #16350Privatization of Public Education: Lessons from New Orleans for Engineer-ing Education in K-12 and BeyondDr. Donna M. Riley, Virginia Tech Donna Riley is Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.Mrs. Janice L. Hall, Virginia Tech I am a doctoral student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. I have B.S. and M.S. degrees in biolog- ical and bio-medical engineering respectively. It was through my participation in extracurricular activities and my experience as a graduate teaching assistant I found my passion for engineering education. My research interests include broadening participation and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina S. Morton, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan; Julie Libarkin, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

underrepresented minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan Aileen is an Associate Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Biomedical Engineering. Previously, Aileen was the Associate Director for Academics in the Center for Entrepreneurship and was responsible for building the Program in Entrepreneurship for UM undergraduates, co-developing the masters level entrepreneurship program, and launching the biomedical engineering graduate design program. Aileen has received a number of awards for her teaching, including the Thomas M. Sawyer, Jr. Teaching Award, the UM ASEE Outstanding Professor Award and the Teaching with Sakai Innovation Award. Prior to

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Teaching & Learning Dynamics, Vibration, and Mechanics More Broadly

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University; David W Dinehart, Villanova University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Paper ID #16325Pre- and Post-Class Student Viewing Behaviors for Recorded Videos in anInverted Sophomore Mechanics CourseDr. Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University Dr. Shawn P. Gross is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University. He has as M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S.E. degree from Tulane University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on mechanics and structural design (reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and wood).Dr. David W Dinehart, Villanova University Professor and Chairman

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Software Engineering Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stefan Christov, Quinnipiac University; Mark Hoffman, Quinnipiac University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

a wide variety of courses including data structures, computer architecture and organization, software development, and the senior capstone project. His re- search interests include communication and critical thinking skills in computer science education, and the impact of technology on work/home boundary management. He received his Ph.D. from Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, NY. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Evaluating the Collaboration between a Software Project Management Course and a Software Development Course in Terms of Student Learning and ExperienceAbstractThe ability to manage software teams and the ability to productively

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Maria Antoun Henri, Texas A&M University ; Norma Perez, Houston Community College; Madeline Burillo, Houston Community College; Roberto Sanchez, Houston Community College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

including manufacturing and logistics will increase over the long term 5. It is important torecognize that the energy E&P operations are a special kind of operations that largely follow manufacturingprinciples and best practices. Further, out of 1.3 million expected new oil and gas jobs by 2020, Kimrey 6suggests that there will be high demand for such skillset as project controls, drafting and design, 1  procurement, project administrators, and data management due to the recent boom in oil and gas E&Ptechnology. Given this rapidly rising skills gap, there is a strong need for a structured and adaptive learningenvironment in high value manufacturing focused on the energy industry. Texas is

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa A. Dagley, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Y. Young, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Andrew Patrick Daire, University of Houston; Christopher L. Parkinson, University of Central Florida; Diandra J. Prescod , Pennsylvania State University ; Christopher T. Belser, University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Seminar)* Graduate mentors/tutors* Peer mentor* Designated orientation sessions Welcome and kick-off programs COMPASS Tutoring Center* Living-learning community (block housing)* Undergraduate research experience**evidence based practices identified in the literature reviewTo meet the fourth objective (Research) of determining how Career Readiness and CareerDevelopment assessment results correlate to students selecting STEM and being successful inSTEM, instruments designed to register increases or decreases in career readiness factors areimplemented in a pre/post format for all participants and a control group.The remainder of this paper will detail the support, development and implementation of theCOMPASS LC. Specifically, (a) a comprehensive

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Letitia M. Pohl, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #16120Ergonomics Topics for the Undergraduate ClassroomDr. Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University Terri Lynch-Caris, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor of Industrial Engineering (IE) and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Michigan, holds an MS Degree from Purdue University and a BS from Kettering University, formerly GMI-Engineering & Management Institute. She teaches courses in Work Design, Ergonomics, Statistics and various other Industrial Engineering classes. Her research is in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Billiar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jeanne Hubelbank PhD, Independent Program Evaluator; Jared Quinn, Overlook Middle School; Thomas Andrew Oliva, Worcester Public Schools; Marsha W Rolle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

participated six times in the National Science Founda- tion funded Research Experience for Teachers in Biomedical Engineering held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. From that I have twice co-presented research projects at the annual Northeast Biomedical Engi- neering Conference.Dr. Marsha W Rolle, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteDr. Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Camesano is Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor of Chemical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Participating in authentic engineering projects improves teachers’ ability to teach the design process to middle school

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4B: Assessing Student Motivation and Student Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne Dudek Ronan P.E., New York University; Jack Bringardner, New York University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

-10-01. Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (NJ1).20. Verdin, D., Godwin, A. and Morazes, J. L. (2015), Qualitative Study of First-Generation Latinas: Understanding Motivation for Choosing and Persisting in Engineering Paper presented at 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, Washington. 10.18260/p.2462821. Sullivan, G. M., & Artino Jr, A. R. (2013). Analyzing and interpreting data from Likert-type scales. Journal of graduate medical education, 5(4), 541-542.22. Gliem, J. A., & Gliem, R. R. (2003). Calculating, interpreting, and reporting Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient for Likert-type scales. Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and

Conference Session

Communication as Performance

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott A. Morris, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

beadapted and should be applicable9,10.Course Development Background:An ongoing seminar series has been explicitly designed to bring students out of their usualsurroundings and to give them practical experience with a variety of public presentation toolsintended to help them to present more effectively and to move from a subject-centered mode ofpresentation to audience-aware communication.The Graduate Seminar is a required part of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign(UIUC) curriculum, but the offerings are quite varied among those instructors within thedepartment, giving the students a wide range of topics. The instructor has extensive backgroundin engineering and industry relations.Since our department is quite widely constituted, our

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David A Evenhouse, Purdue University; Mariana Tafur-Arciniegas P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Craig Zywicki, Purdue University; Angelika N Zissimopoulos, University of Chicago; David B Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

State University in 2002, 2004, and 2007, respectively. Dr. Rhoads’ current research inter- ests include the predictive design, analysis, and implementation of resonant micro/nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) for use in chemical and biological sensing, electromechanical signal processing, and computing; the dynamics of parametrically-excited systems and coupled oscillators; the behavior of electromechanical and thermomechanical systems, including energetic materials, operating in rich, multi- physics environments; and mechanics education. Dr. Rhoads is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), where he serves on the Design

Conference Session

CEED Paper Session 1: Using Co-Op and Internships to Improve Diversity, Retention, Learning, and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott R. Hamilton, Northeastern University; Jack Fitzmaurice, Northeastern University; Paul John Wolff III, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

, when people areinattentive to their own moral standards (are mindless of them) their actions are not evaluatedrelative to their standards, their self-concept is less likely to be updated, and therefore, theirbehavior is likely to diverge from their standards.” In experiments where people were givenclues to cause them to be more mindful of their ethical standards (mentioning the TenCommandments or a school Honor Code) they confirmed their hypotheses and saw a reductionin cheating or dishonest behavior.[14]As a result of our research and emerging best practices regarding academic integrity, we made aconscious decision to check for and enforce all University policies concerning academic integrityviolations involving plagiarism violations. We

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandy Chang, University of Calgary

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

achieved this goal byshowing students examples of the significant impacts of relatively simple technologies, wellwithin the scope of their abilities, or if not, accessible through thoughtful research and guidance.The students, galvanized by their personal passions and the opportunity to exercise theircreativity, were able to design projects that reflect the energy they devoted to the class and thepotential for their far-reaching impact to make the world a better place.Appendix I: Example Student ProjectsThe projects described here are work completed over a single 13-week semester. The narrativeexpands on the motivation of each student group, the details of their design, and anticipatedfuture steps. Each project reflects the evaluation criteria as

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon Wensel Bowers, Virginia Tech; Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

particular), and efforts in K-12 education can have a positive impact on increasing female interest and persistence in STEM at all grade levels.  Fostering Teamwork o Best Practices: Identifying and employing research informed educational models developed to increase achievement for all students o Classroom Quality: The teacher ensures an effective educational environment by gauging quality indicators o Enhancing Classroom Creativity: Managing inclusive learning environments to enhance classroom creativity by inquiry activities that support unique and independent thought, problem solving, and critical thinking o Implementing

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hossein Ataei P.E., Syracuse University; Ossama M. Salem, University of Cincinnati

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Construction

diverseteams; to reflect and act ethically; to engage in lifelong learning; and to design in context.However, there are few courses in engineering curricula that could encompass all thesecompetencies in one single course. “Construction Regulations and Organizational Management”is a graduate/senior level course that is designed and introduced to the Civil Engineeringcurriculum with these objectives in mind. A Project-Based-Learning (PBL) course in nature, thefirst module of the course engages student teams to research on the engineering entrepreneurshipand the required regulations for starting a design/construction firm either in the United States orinternationally. As the course progresses, the students will make presentations on safety,environmental

Conference Session

Innovations in Curriculum and Course Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

developments, best learning theoryimplementations and most effective teaching practices and innovations [14].Due to the fast evolution in electro-mechanical and electronic systems, and the ever-changingaspects involved in modern industry, the maintenance of professional and academic currency isabsolutely essential. An annual faculty professional development plan is proposed in a rotationschedule, in order to provide opportunities to faculty members to stay current. The plan followsthe framework proposed by Odden et al. [15] (where applicable) and it is depicted in Table 2. Table 2. Cost Structure for Professional DevelopmentNKU Existing and Proposed Facilities for the ProgramEngineering Technology Programs occupy 9 rooms on the

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joni M. Lakin, Auburn University; Mary Lou Ewald, Auburn University; Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University; Paul A. Cobine, Auburn University; Allen L. Landers, Auburn University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

from teachers from mostly low-achieving schools who engaged in aprogram focused on introducing S&E Fairs at their schools. Our research questions included: (1) Do teachers perceive S&E Fairs as effective educational tools? (2) What professional development activities are effective in encouraging S&E Fair implementation? (2) What benefits do teachers perceive from introducing S&E Fairs to their school? (3) What challenges do teachers face in introducing S&E Fairs to their school?Past research on science fairs There is a gap in the literature on the impact of S&E fairs on student achievement,particularly knowledge of scientific methods and research design.6 Yasar and Baker conductedone of the few studies

Conference Session

Faculty Unite! Effective Ways for Educators to Collaborate Successfully

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Ann Claussen, Colorado School of Mines

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New Engineering Educators

compare outcomesamongst different instructors. While such approaches at least appear to support the ideal of goodteaching leading to great learning, they also have methodological flaws and inherent assumptionsabout effective teaching and demonstrations of learning.1When it comes to student feedback, it is important for faculty to be able to consult with othersand actively reflect on their teaching with colleagues in order to respond in a meaningful wayand make impactful changes to their teaching.2 For example, Penny and Coe present best-practices for engaging in so-called peer consultative feedback.6 It is suggested that, for suchfeedback to be useful, it must have the following characteristics: (a) active involvement ofteachers in the learning

Conference Session

MVCC Technical Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Francis Rogers III, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Russell Barrett Thomas Sr, United States Army; Jeffrey A. Starke, U.S. Military Academy

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

time, and earlyselection for promotion. When there was evidence of instrumental (extrinsic) motivation, thiseffect was diminished.ApproachSeminar courses are common in universities across the United States and can be designed in avariety of ways. Seminar formats can range from a “passive” participant (e.g. lecture series) to amore active role (e.g. learning community or research group). In lecture-based seminar courses,the goal may be to expand student interest or exposure to an emerging technology or relevantissue within the field. The learning community model is often designed to serve as the “seed” toencourage further learning in areas that interest the participants, while simultaneously allowingstudents to engage with the topic in more

Conference Session

Case and Scenario in Engineering Ethics Instruction

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; John R Luchini

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Engineering Ethics

results can be replicated—or refuted—by others, andethical standards require that researchers strive to accurately and truthfully convey theparameters of their work.Following the debriefing, students worked in their small groups to review three case studies,17which are included in Appendix B. The first case was a scenario about suspected datafabrication. The second case study concerned authorship and giving appropriate credit forresearch contributions. The final case study examines the appropriate treatment of outlying data.While 10 minutes had been allocated in the original class design for a final large-group debrief ofthese cases, in practice the small-group discussions were both lively and lengthy and there wasnot sufficient time for a

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Retaining and Developing Women Faculty

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theresa M. Vitolo, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University; Lori D. Lindley, Gannon University; Elisa M. Konieczko, Gannon University; Weslene Tallmadge, Gannon University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Engineering Deans Council

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Engineering and Public Policy, Women in Engineering

from teachingand a stipend for research activities every year for two years for each awardee. The strategysought to support junior female faculty at a teaching institution which also has a strongscholarship requirement for tenure and promotion. Through the support of the grant, theretention rate and promotion of female faculty in STEM disciplines was increased. By the endof the grant, six awardees will have benefitted from the grant. Metrics to measure the impact ofthis strategy are in place. The efforts will be continued through a university-wide, competitiverelease time program.Strategy 3, Leadership Development, was to formalize professional development opportunitiesfor faculty on the topic of leadership, previously not available at Gannon

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Melissa Rose Taylor, University of Dayton; Ahsan Mian, Wright State Unviersity; Sandra M Preiss, Dayton Regional STEM Center; Leanne Petry, Central State University; M. Suzanne Franco

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

instructional practices linked to advanced manufacturing and materials and 21st centurySTEM skills.Program Design and ObjectivesThe Inspiring the Next Generation of a Highly-Skilled Workforce in Advanced Manufacturingand Materials program used materials and advanced manufacturing as the focus for the teacherresearch experiences in engineering. The advanced manufacturing and materials focus wasselected based on the aforementioned regional needs and strengths in addition to the fact that allthree participating universities have strengths in this area. Specifically the main objectives of thisprogram were to:  Transfer the program’s team-based applied engineering research activities into the teacher participants’ classrooms through experience

Conference Session

Social Responsibility and Social Justice I: Pedagogical Perspectives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

potential to influence the engineeringprofession for great benefit to society. As noted by Chan and Fishbein: “As the world becomes more complex and interrelated, so do the problems engineers face. The engineering profession and individual engineers need to adapt or else risk getting lost in these global changes, thus abandoning our social responsibilities.” 11The University of Wisconsin-Stout’s institutional mission encourages faculty and staff to“integrate applied learning, scientific theory, humanistic understanding, creativity and research tosolve real-world problems, grow the economy and serve a global society.” However, with thepolytechnic designation comes an increased focus on applied learning techniques and careerfocused