Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Courses in Emergent Areas

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faisal Shaikh, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Serdar Ozturk, MSOE

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Chemical Engineering

initial ABET accreditation. He is also a champion of industry-academia partnerships in senior design projects and has been instru- mental in bringing full industry sponsorship to the majority of the senior design projects in the program he teaches in.Prof. Serdar Ozturk, MSOE Dr.Serdar Ozturk is an assistant professor in Biomolecular Engineering program at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). This unique program is a hybrid program of molecular biology and chemical engineering and successfully went through the initial ABET accreditation. As a chemical engineer in the program, he developed and modified many core chemical engineering courses (Reactor Design, Thermo- dynamics I and II, etc.), albeit with a focus on

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, Colorado State University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Heather Lysbeth Henderson, West Virginia University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

background in English, philosophy, science, and all levels of education, Heather is currently a doc- toral student in curriculum and instruction and educational psychology. She is interested in psychological barriers affecting retention and success for students. Having been raised by an engineer, this project is close to her heart. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Promoting Inclusive Engineering Identities in First-Year Engineering CoursesIntroductionIn order to cultivate a diverse and inclusive engineering student population, engineeringprograms must purposefully teach engineering students to identify as engineers, appreciatediversity, and work

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Silvia Husted, Unicersidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez; Judith Virginia Gutierrez; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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Biological & Agricultural

course’ learning outcome, an exit survey was carried out. Importancethat students assigned to the course learning outcomes was assessed in a scale from 1: “none” to5: “a lot”, while the progress achieved by them regarding course learning outcomes was assessedin a scale from 1: “none” to 5: “a lot”) according to their own perception. Students consider thatstudied course’s learning outcomes are very important (mean of 4.93) and felt very confidentwith their progress in achieving assessed course outcomes (mean of 4.31).Final remarksTested creative experiences and course final projects allowed enhancement of creativity in foodengineering students; however, it is necessary to implement many more of such experiencesthroughout the curriculum because as

Conference Session

Tips of the Trade: Best Practices, Expanded Advice, and Strategies for Implementable Course Improvement

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Thomas Quigley, University of Washington; Mania Orand, Human Centered Design and Engineering ; Kathryn Elizabeth Shroyer, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators

 an array of active learning approaches that pique their interest and spark excitement about the possible outcomes for their students. After initial exposure to new activities, contextual questions naturally arise for educators, and a clear understanding of the essential features for successfully implementing a teaching strategy becomes necessary. Reflection activities represent one approach for active learning that educators reasonably have questions about before adopting the approach.  Reflection is a topic that can have various meanings. For this project, reflection was conceptualized with the following definition: looking back on the past experience(s), to interpret and make meaning of those experiences in order to plan for the future [1

Conference Session

Student Success I: Interventions and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University; Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

- matics education exploring the connection between high school ACT mathematics scores and freshmen mathematic/engineering class grades.Dr. Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Orr is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Associate Director of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC) at Louisiana Tech University. She completed her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Certificate of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity, diversity, and academic policy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Predicting Success

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CAD Within Engineering Design Graphics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dongdong Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Deniz Eseryel, North Carolina State University; Uzair Nadeem, Prairie View A&M University; Atiq Islam, Prairie View A&M University; T Fulya Eyupoglu, North Carolina State University; Tianyun Yuan, Prairie View A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

Research Center at Northwestern University for three years. Yalvac’s research is in STEM education, 21st century skills, and design and evaluation of learning environments informed by the How People Learn framework.Dr. Deniz Eseryel, North Carolina State University Deniz Eseryel joined North Carolina State University as a Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program clus- ter hire in the Digital Transformation of Education. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Counselor Education specializing in Digital Learning and Teaching. She is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. The important but little understood question that has motivated her

Conference Session

Ethics Instruction in Context: Civil and Construction Engineering and Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colin M. Gray, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Luciana Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa Exter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Terri S. Krause, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #14934Instructional Strategies for Incorporating Empathy in Transdisciplinary Tech-nology EducationDr. Colin M. Gray, Purdue University, West Lafayette Colin M. Gray is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology and a Faculty Fellow in the Educational Research and Development Incubator. He holds a PhD in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University Bloomington, a MEd in Educational Technology from University of South Carolina, and a MA in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art & Design. His research focuses on the role of student experience

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandria Steiner, University of Michigan; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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First-Year Programs

they do. Three factors that mayimpact the project tasks that students take on are goal orientation, the roles that the student takeson or are assigned on the team, and the student’s gender. These factors may affect what a studentdoes with their time in a course and consequently can affect their engineering self-efficacy andconfidence.BackgroundHands-on project design-based courses are integrated into engineering curriculum in order togive students an opportunity to apply the knowledge they have learned in a setting that mimics aprofessional engineering workplace. The project-based design course structure also emphasizescommunication, project management, and teamwork, all of which are important skills forengineers to have for successful careers

Conference Session

Socio-Technical Issues in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park; Chandra Anne Turpen, University of Maryland, College Park; Thomas M. Philip, University of California, Los Angeles

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Engineering Ethics

for leveraging sustainable change in undergraduate STEM programs and makes these struggles for change a direct focus of her research efforts.Dr. Thomas M. Philip, University of California, Los Angeles Thomas M. Philip is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education & Information Studies at the University of California Los Angeles. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 On perspective-taking by engineering students in discussions of socio-technical issuesIntroductionIn their work engineers often need to work in teams that include some combination of otherengineers, marketing and business executives, sales representatives, clients

Conference Session

Assessing Literacies in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaofeng Tang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Qin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Haishao Pang, Beijing Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

committee of BIT and the deputy director of General Education Curriculum Expert Committee of BIT. Telephone: +86-1352-034-1310 +8610-68918803 Email: panghaishao@163.com panghaishao@bit.edu.cn c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Toward a Cross-cultural Conversation: Liberal Arts Education for Engineers in China and the U.S.IntroductionA decade ago, University of Vermont’s Dean of Engineering and Mathematical SciencesDomenico Grasso raised an existential question to American engineering educators. Noticingthat Asian countries were producing engineers at a much higher rate than the U.S., andengineering graduates from Asian universities are “every bit as technically competent

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer H. Choi, University of California - Davis

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Biomedical

Paper ID #16839Work in Progress: The Incorporation of Hands-On, Team-Based Design Chal-lenges in a Large Enrollment Introductory Biomedical Engineering CourseDr. Jennifer H. Choi, University of California - Davis Jennifer Choi is currently a Lecturer with potential for security of employment (LPSOE) in the Depart- ment of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at UC Davis. In addition to teaching core undergraduate courses, Jennifer is aimed at integrating engineering design principles and hands-on experiences throughout the curriculum, and playing an active role in the senior design course. She has interests in engineering educa

Conference Session

Trends in Accreditation and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Cheville, Bucknell University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

of engineering (6) An ability to recognize the ongoing need solutions in a global, economic, for additional knowledge and locate, environmental, and societal context evaluate, integrate, and apply this knowledge (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability appropriately. to engage in life-long learning (7) An ability to function effectively on (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty. modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.facilities, and institutional support (Criteria 6-8). Given the wide range of higher

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas A Baine P.E., Grand Valley State University; Huihui Qi, Grand Valley State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Promote Multidisciplinary Skills in a Freshman Engineering ProgramIntroduction This paper addresses the lack of student interest in topics outside of their discipline; thisis even true for some students in all courses regardless of topic. However, all topics, especiallyfundamental ones are important in an engineering education because engineers are facingincreasingly complex challenges and opportunities; consequently, collaboration betweenengineers of multiple disciplines becomes very important. ABET goes as far as to list “an abilityto function on multidisciplinary teams” as a required student outcome for an undergraduateengineering program to be accredited. Engineering curriculums are somewhat designed toaddress

Conference Session

SDR & Programming in ECE Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhiping Zhang, Wright State University; Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University

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Electrical and Computer

participatinginstitutions (including a Historically Black College), the developed SDR based signal detectionand RF parameter estimation platform will be integrated in undergraduate curricula of all threeinstitutions. 1. IntroductionWe are living in a world of wireless communication and networking. More than 90% of the USpopulation use wireless services such as cell phones and WiFi every day [1][2]. Consequently,communication and networking has increasingly become an important part of modern electricalengineering and computer science/engineering curricula [3]. In our previous National ScienceFoundation (NSF) funded Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) project“Evolvable wireless laboratory design and implementation for enhancing undergraduate

Conference Session

Assessment & Accreditation in ECE

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zia A. Yamayee, University of Portland; Peter M. Osterberg, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

with power systems, probabilistic pro- duction simulations, and integrated resource planning. In recent years, he has authored a number of articles and has given numerous presentations on outcomes-based engineering curriculum development and the implementation of the ABET Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs. His professional experience includes more than 33 years of university administration, teaching, consult- ing, and research, as well as five years of full-time work in industry.Dr. Peter M. Osterberg, University of Portland Dr. Peter Osterberg is an associate professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Portland (Portland, OR). He received his BSEE and MSEE degrees from MIT in 1980. He

Conference Session

Trends in Accreditation and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger G. Hadgraft, University of Technology Sydney; David Lowe, The University of Sydney; Justine Lawson

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Mechanics

learning resources amongteaching academics and between institutions. Further, there seems to be a specific resistance tosharing those materials that support the teaching and learning of technical content1.Collaborations seen in research networks seem not to have equivalent presence in teaching andlearning, despite a literature that points to the benefits of sharing curriculum resources 2,3.A few projects funded by the Federal Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) in Australia havemade freely available resources as deliverables (A proactive approach to addressing studentlearning diversity in engineering mechanics 4; Promoting student engagement and continualimprovement: Integrating professional quality management practice into engineering

Conference Session

Trends in Accreditation and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M. Riley, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #16346We Assess What We Value: ”Evidence-based” Logic and the Abandonmentof ”Non-Assessable” Learning OutcomesDr. Donna M. Riley, Virginia Tech Donna Riley is Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 We Assess What We Value: “Evidence-based” Logic and the Abandonment of “Non-assessable” Learning OutcomesAbstractThis paper seeks to analyze the recent proposed changes to ABET’s baccalaureate-levelprograms accreditation General Criteria 3 (Student Outcomes) and 5 (Curriculum) in light of

Conference Session

Capstone Design in ECE

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Howe, University of Evansville; Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Deborah J. Hwang, University of Evansville

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Electrical and Computer

papers. Each student or team isrequired to present a professional quality poster about their project to each of the workingengineering judges. We typically have four judges and each judge spends about 20 minutes witheach student project. This gives the judges time for more in-depth questions and a betteropportunity to understand the design and implementation of the project.In the spring of 2013 we refined the rubric which the judges used and tied it to ABET outcomesfor the program. In this paper we present the course details, an assessment based on ABEToutcomes, and feedback on results from students and the professional engineering community.IntroductionCapstone projects are an integral part of an undergraduate engineering major's education

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Agustin Irizarry-Rivera P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Cecilio Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico-INESI; Marla D. Perez-Lugo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayguez Campus

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the Puerto Rico Electric Energy Round Table, a multi-sector group that works on technical and policy alternatives for the future of Puerto Rico’s electric system, acting as the Group Coordinator from 2008 to 2010. He is a Senior Mem- ber of IEEE, an ABET Program Evaluator and a registered Professional Engineer. His views and work on integrative research and education activities, and his professional service have earned O’Neill-Carrillo UPRM’s Outstanding ECE Professor of the Year Award (twice), the Distinguished Electrical Engineer of the Year Award from the CIAPR in May 2004, an Early Promotion to Full Professor from UPRM in Nov. 2004, and the IEEE/PES Walter Fee Outstanding Young Engineer Award in June 2005.Dr

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

faculty appointment, he was employed by Lucent Technologies as a hardware design engineer, from 1997- 2002, and by vLogix as chief hardware design engineer, from 2002-2004. Dr. Alaraje’s research interests focus on processor architecture, System-on- Chip design methodology, Field-Programmable Logic Array (FPGA) architecture and design methodol- ogy, Engineering Technology Education, and hardware description language modeling. Dr. Alaraje is a 2013-2014 Fulbright scholarship recipient at Qatar University, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Additionally, Dr. Alaraje is a recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum re- vision in collaboration with the College of Lake County in Illinois, and a

Conference Session

Assessing Literacies in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Leslie, New York University Tandon School of Engineering ; Lindsay Anderberg, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

a humanities course, and the archivist fromNYU Libraries. This activity shows how liberal education can have a natural fit within theengineering curriculum. In particular, we wish to demonstrate how even a small-scale project,using available resources, will help to accomplish ABET Criterion 3: Student Outcomes.ABET’s Student Outcomes encourage engineering education to follow an active learning model,to discuss the social context and ethics of engineering solutions, and to develop skills of analysis,teamwork, and communication. Our archival interventions, though admittedly limited in scope,embody the principles ABET’s Student Outcomes. By working in groups with primary sourcematerials related to science and engineering, we encouraged

Conference Session

Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Reginald DesRoches, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan E Burns P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence J. Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janille A Smith-Colin P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Wes Wynens, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lisa Gail Rosenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

five courses,attend a leadership seminar series, and complete an international work-based, research-based orstudy-based experience. The minor courses are taught by faculty in the College of Engineeringincluding in-house communications faculty; the School of Public Policy; the Institute’sLeadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program, and executive-level engineeringpractitioners. The pedagogy model integrates leadership instruction into the broader context ofglobal societal grand challenges such as water availability and quality, air quality, urbanization,megaprojects, disasters, transportation, cities and sustainable development. A number of courseshave embedded study abroad experiences to foster global awareness, cross-cultural

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constanza Miranda, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

transferrable as concrete tools for auniversal framework for any engineering design curriculum.    Introduction    The importance of integrating team-building strategies into the engineering curricula concernsuniversities around the world. Not only engineering accreditation agencies are requiringteamwork assessment, but the professional workplace is expecting graduates that are prepared tobe productive in cross-functional teams1,2. From an innovation point of view, team negotiationstrategies are crucial for engineering design. Negotiation techniques entail the ways thatindividuals deliberate, discuss or communicate in order to achieve a particular temporary or longterm agreement or consensus. In this line, Hargadon and Bechky (2006) propose a model

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Lalley P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Michael Langerman, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Shaobo Huang, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Ryan H. Koontz, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lisa Carlson, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Eric Jon Holmgren

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

elected to Fellow grade in ASME in 2006.Dr. Shaobo Huang, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dr. Shaobo Huang is an Assistant Professor and the Stensaas Endowed STEM Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Her research interests in- clude student retention and academic performance in engineering, student achievement evaluation and assessment, and K-12 STEM curriculum design.Mr. Ryan H. Koontz, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Ryan Koontz received his Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1999 and M.S. degree in me- chanical engineering in 2002 from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T). He joined the SDSM&

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg L. Saylor, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. The S-STEM mentor provides social mentoring, which is a form of informalmentoring in which mentoring opportunities arise ad hoc, starting and ending quickly based on aspecific learning need. Besides face-to-face mentoring, it also integrates online tools as part ofthe mentoring process. A member of the S-STEM project management team serves as an S-STEM mentor and tracks student’s progress in meeting program requirements and implementearly interventions for students in academic distress. A student meets their assigned S-STEMmentor once a semester, after submitting the first set of course instructor reports and meeting thedegree program academic advisor. Prior to the meeting, the S-STEM mentor reviews andapproves completed online forms

Conference Session

Hands-on Learning in BME

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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Biomedical

troubleshoot the final circuit. The project culminates in a poster and demonstration session.Assessment indicates that the project was successful in helping students achieve the goals of theclass. Students completed a Likert scale survey before and after the project. These results wereevaluated using an unpaired t-test and a p-value less than 0.05 was considered statisticallysignificant. Results show that the project made a significant difference in students’ confidence indesigning and troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry. The quality of the projects wasimpressive and the students clearly had a lot of fun, in spite of the many hours of hard work.IntroductionBiomedical Engineering (BME) is a broad field and the curriculum must include exposure

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Jai P Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Naveen Kumar Koyi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Calumet; Mohammad Almenaies, Purdue University, Calumet

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

(SOC) devices(BeagleBone Black1 and Raspberry PI2) that were essentially capable of performing all the dutiesof a computer on a single chip. The need to go beyond the basics of providing an introductorycourse in the microprocessor or microcontroller in Engineering and Engineering Technologytype curriculums has long been overdue. The subject matter covered in System Design hasmatured to the extent that it has been the subject of curriculum content in the form of two ormore courses in most of the universities. The subject course which is the subject of this paper is a400 level course in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department. This ispreceded by two courses: 1) a C or C++, programming course, that covers the C or C

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

instructional tool to assess student conceptual understanding in a variety of academicdisciplines 3-6, including engineering 7, 8. For example, Robert et al. 7 employed concept maps toassess student learning in an undergraduate civil and environmental engineering course. Thecourse aimed to develop student understanding of infrastructure and interconnected systems inthe civil and environmental engineering course curriculum. Watson et al. 8 employed conceptmaps to assess student sustainability knowledge. Their ultimate goal was to incorporatesustainability into engineering curricula.A significant amount of research has been conducted to study how to use concept maps toenhance teaching, learning, and assessment in various courses 9-11, including

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R Anderson, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

-release polymers to undergraduate chemical engineering students. This lab isintegrated into an upper level technical elective that is focused on mass transport in biologicalsystems and the design and application of diverse drug delivery systems. The lab serves as theprimary experimental experience in the course and is designed to build on principles learned inother core curriculum courses, as well as introduce new experimental techniques and analyticalequipment. The specific student learning objectives of the lab are provided below.After completing this laboratory, students should demonstrate the ability to:  Explain the purpose of controlled-release drug delivery systems and the advantages/limitations relative to conventional oral