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PBL and Flipped Classrooms in Civil Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam J. Lobbestael, Lawrence Technological University; Matthew Sleep, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

. Lobbestael is a member of the United States Society on Dams, the American Society of Engineering Education, and the ASCE Geo-Institute and is a member of the G-I Committee ”Embankments, Dams, and Slopes.”Dr. Matthew Sleep, Oregon Institute of Technology Matthew Sleep is an assistant professor of civil engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology. Prior to Oregon Tech, Matthew received his PhD at Virginia Tech researching slope stability, levees, transient seepage and reliability. Current research includes reliability, slope stability and geotechnical engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Investigating the Effectiveness of New Geotechnical Engineering

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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Harmon, Colorado Technical University; John M Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

few universities offering systems engineering at that time, but notable in the field wereUniversity of Southern California, University of Missouri at Rolla (now Missouri University of Science andTechnology), Air Force Institute of Technology, Naval Postgraduate School, and the military serviceacademies. The curriculum was designed after reviewing those programs for best practices and textbook recommendations. We gave considerable weight to the evolving body of knowledge beingencapsulated by INCOSE in their Guide to the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK, 2015),itself inspired by the work of the Project Management Institute (PMI).The MSSE was stood up at the main campus in 2004 with the following course list: • SE600 Systems

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Trends in Accreditation and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Ronald R. Ulseth, Itasca Community College; Bart M. Johnson, Itasca Community College

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

theABET Criterion 3 a-k outcomes, engineering faculty from around the United States who werewell versed in education research imagined the best way to get to those outcomes if they couldstart from the ground up.5 Given that the outcomes are used to establish values, pedagogicalapproaches that support learning all outcomes in an integrated fashion make sense. In a contextof solving ill-structured, open-ended problems to complete a project, defining technical contentat a curricular level makes less sense. The implementation of that vision uses project-basedlearning to teach engineering design, professional skills and technical competencies to upper-division students. Reflecting values also held by the greater community, the programs alsoinclude

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benedict M. Uzochukwu, Virginia State University; Coray Davis, Virginia State University ; Ben U. Nwoke, Virginia State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

status quo. Kuratko (2016) appropriately viewed innovation as thecreative pursuit of ideas. The creative pursuit of new and enduring ideas is central to the domainof entrepreneurship and innovation. It has become imperative for educational institutions to facilitate entrepreneurship andinnovation by creating a significant economic impact on campus and its surrounding communities.The use of existing infrastructure of higher education institutions can relegate departments tooperating in silos, which makes it more difficult for administrators and faculty members tounderstand whether there are other departments that are doing similar activities around problemsolving, design, and engineering. There should be a push to take an inventory of what

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liang Hong, Tennessee State University; Shiwen Mao, Auburn University

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Electrical and Computer

, IEEE GLOBECOM, WCNC, ICCCN, et al. He received the 2015 IEEE ComSoc TC-CSR Distinguished Service Award, the 2013 IEEE Com- Soc MMTC Outstanding Leadership Award, and the NSF CAREER Award in 2010. He is a co-recipient of the IEEE GLOBECOM 2015 Best Paper Award, the IEEE WCNC 2015 Best Paper Award, the IEEE ICC 2013 Best Paper Award, and the 2004 IEEE Communications Society Leonard G. Abraham Prize in the Field of Communications Systems. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Implementation and Performance Evaluation of Cooperative Wireless Communications with Beamforming and Software Defined Radio Techniques

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Circuits & Systems Education II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faisal Kaleem, Metropolitan State University; David W. Jacobson, Metropolitan State University ; Firasat Khan, Metropolitan State University

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Electrical and Computer

an experienced lifelong cybersecurity practitioner. His research interests include multiple aspects of cybersecurity including cyber security and forensic education, Computer and Network Security but more specifically in the area of mobile device security, mobile malware analysis and attribution, and mobile forensics. During his 15 years tenure at FIU, he has established a solid track record in teaching and has received numerous awards including the best professor and the best course awards (cybersecurity) from various graduating cohorts. In recognition to his teaching, he has also received a university wide Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. He continually appears on various local news channels discussing

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Student-Centered Activities and Maker Spaces in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Larson, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, in a report summary,caution that it is a set of standards, not a curriculum10. They “reflect what a student should knowand be able to do—they do not dictate the manner or methods by which the standards aretaught.” A Maker Mindset is rooted in practice, not in core ideas. So while Makers could workwithin NGSS, the curriculums built with NGSS in mind might not provide enough practice tofully introduce and instill the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students are expected to know.MethodsMaker Faires11 have been around as an outlet for creative and innovative people since 2006.Since then, flagship faires have grown to massive events that host over 100,000 people. At theselarge, public events, our research team identified Young Makers that

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University; Eric C Pappas, James Madison University; Jesse Pappas, James Madison University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

- neering design. Dr. Barrella completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech where she con- ducted research in transportation and sustainability as part of the Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). Dr. Barrella has investigated best practices in engineering education since 2003 (at Bucknell University) and began collaborating on sustainable engineering design research while at Georgia Tech. She is currently engaged in course development and instruction for the junior design sequence and the freshman design experience, along with coordinating junior capstone at JMU. In addition to the Ph.D. in Civil Engineer- ing, Dr. Barrella holds a Master of City and Regional Planning (Transportation) from Georgia Institute of

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

data on online-student toinstructor real-time interactions using the archived recordings of 6 Systems Engineering coursesoffered in Fall 2015. The presence and participation of the students, and the types of successfulinteraction elicitation techniques are described for this dataset. The challenges and opportunitiesof instructing synchronous sections of systems engineering courses are discussed. Results maybe used to develop best practices for instructors of Systems Engineering online coursework.KeywordsSystems Engineering, Distance Education, Graduate Education, Synchronous Online LearningIntroduction Systems Engineering (SE) is a discipline and a sub-discipline of engineering that expertshave identified as a key component of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephanie A. Claussen, Colorado School of Mines; David H Torres, Purdue University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

) Identifyspecific student characteristics that can be leveraged to grow programs oriented toward socialand/or ethical responsibility, while increasing program alignment with – and impacts on –participating individuals. As these objectives suggest, the findings from this project are intendedto help guide ongoing efforts to positively impact the social and ethical commitments ofengineering graduates, including through research-based recommendations for curricular reform.In this paper we give an overview of this research project, with particular emphasis on thelongitudinal, mixed-methods study design being leveraged in support of the objectives givenabove. More specifically, we present our research questions, study contexts, target subjectpopulations, and

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; William Joseph Stuart P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Bethany B. Smith, Arizona State University

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Materials

Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge and change for intro- ductory materials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conducting research on NSF projects in two areas. One is studying how strategies of engagement and feedback with support from internet tools and resources affect conceptual change and associated impact on students’ attitude, achievement, and per- sistence. The other is on the factors that promote persistence and success in retention of undergraduate students in engineering. He was a coauthor for best paper award in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2013.Dr. Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University Her research team is skilled matching these newer manufacturing techniques

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundemental and Evaluation: Embedded Programs in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University; Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Texas Tech University. He is highly interested in conducting research within the Engineering Education frame- work. Mr. Yeter plans to graduate in December 2016 with both degrees and is looking forward to securing a teaching position within a research university and continuing his in-depth research on Engineering Ed- ucation. He is one of two scholarships awarded by NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teach- ing) to attend the ESERA (European Science Education Research Association) summer research confer- ˇ e Budˇejovice, Czech Republic in August 2016. In addition, he has been named as one of 14 ence in Cesk´ Jhumki Basu Scholars by the NARST’s Equity and Ethics Committee in 2014. He

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

faculty tend to be very capable researchers, but too many areunfamiliar with the worldly issues of ‘design under constraint’ simply because they’ve neveractually practiced engineering.”2 This study investigated both the accuracy of this observationand the perceptions of EL held by a sample of engineering faculty through a national survey.Findings from the LiteratureThe concept of engineering leadership is a relatively new one in engineering education, withmost publications on the topic and formal programs to develop it appearing in the last ten years.3In fact, a 2009 formal review of engineering leadership programs found only eight worthy ofconsideration for best practices.4 While in 2007 a seminal text on improving engineeringeducation addressed

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University; Willietta Gibson

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

available inhibitors of the sonic hedgehog signal transduction pathway. Dr. Gibson’s research interests include breast cancer health disparities amongst African-American women, natural products as chemopreventive agents in breast cancer and undergraduate STEM education. Dr. Gibson has taught Principles of Biology I and II, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Human Biology, Zo- ology and Biotechnology. She has a deep passion for teaching, helping others to learn, mentoring and increasing the number of underrepresented minorities entering into STEM graduate programs. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Making the Case: Adding case studies to an Environmental

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University; Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology; Marta A Panero, New York Institute of Technology; Nicole Simon, Nassau Community College; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Barbara Hillery, SUNY Old Westbury

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

chemical engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH-Stockholm). Prior to joining NYIT, she was chair and graduate program director of the Chemical Engineering Department at Manhattan College.Marta A Panero, New York Institute of Technology Dr Panero is Director for Strategic Partnerships for the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences at New York Institute of Technology.Dr. Nicole Simon, Nassau Community College Nicole A. Simon is an Associate Professor of General Science Studies at Nassau Community College. Her primary research interests are in cognitive processes in learning, cognitive load theory, and evidence-based instructional design principles. Her specific contributions include comprehensive

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Gregory Mason, Seattle University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #16184Development of Authentic Engineering Problems for Problem-centered Learn-ingDr. Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University Yen-Lin Han is an Assistant Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Seattle University. Her research interests include micro-scale Molecular Gas Dynamics and heat transfer applications such as the Knudsen Compressor, a temperature driven micropump with no moving parts. Her work in exper- imental and computational investigations of gas transport phenomena has been published in high impact journals including Physics of Fluids, Applied Materials and Interfaces, and Journal of

Conference Session

Make It!

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryan Levy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ricardo Jose Morocz; Craig Forest, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Shaunna Fultz Smith, Texas State University, San Marcos; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

MAKE Lab (http://themakelab.wp.txstate.edu), she is currently researching how recurring experiences within these design-based technologies impact self-efficacy and positive attitudes toward failure.Dr. Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is an Assistant Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technological. Dr. Linsey received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas. Her research area is design cognition including systematic methods and tools for innovative design with a particular focus on concept generation and design-by-analogy. Her research seeks to understand designers’ cognitive processes with the goal

Conference Session

Effective Use of Technology in Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Magpili, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering (EMSE), Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Preetham Sathish Ullal, Old Dominion University

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Computers in Education

available through the university and customized using Google Script. The tool’sfeatures were incorporated to address the key barriers to remote collaboration and aligns withbest practices in virtual teams.17 Two prior empirical studies support the effectiveness of theintervention (scaffolds) by empirically showing that a combination of the collaboration tool andembedded scaffolds have significant impact on teamwork skill development for engineeringstudents.18 We extend this study by exploring qualitatively how the scaffolds supportedcollaborative work and what elements of the intervention made an impact to the differentprocesses that teams go through when working in projects. Figure 1: Example of a Team Site with Embedded

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine A. Twyman, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech

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International

the Higher Education Program, Center for Human-Computer Interaction, and Human-Centered De- sign Program. His research focuses on student learning outcomes in undergraduate engineering, learning analytics approaches to improve educational practices and policies, interdisciplinary teaching and learn- ing, organizational change in colleges and universities, and international issues in higher education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Determining student learning across a range of experiences during a study abroad moduleThere is increasing demand and a critical need in the workforce for globally competentengineers—those who are trained to work in

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Daniel S. Brogan, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Gopalkrishna H. Joshi, KLE Technological University; Ashok S. Shettar, KLE Technological University

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Diversity

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International

immediate impact, but may be helpful over time as they reorient theircurriculum. Other questions sought to determine whether the participants would be interested in pursuingengineering education research after their exposure to the workshop. For example, when asked “Will yoube undertaking any engineering education research project?”, 65% of respondents indicated that they wereplanning to pursue engineering education research in the future with one respondent commenting “Yes.Would like to explore areas like learning theories and applications, continuous assessment, enhancingspatial thinking capabilities and design thinking.” Another respondent even indicated that after thisworkshop he or she intended to pursue a PhD in Engineering Education

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Komarek, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

and Research Associate at Design Center (DC) Colorado in CU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Louisiana State University, an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in education, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of retention, program evaluation and teamwork practices in engineering educa- tion. His current duties include assessment, team development and education research for DC Colorado’s hands-on initiatives.Dr. Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder Daria Kotys-Schwartz is the Director of the Idea Forge—a flexible, cross

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Engineering Leadership

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Niño, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

aspirations. Originally based on thetheoretical work associated with the Reflected Best-Self 1 (RBS) and life narratives 2, thissemester-long assignment enables students to use qualitative and quantitative methods todiscover and articulate their unique capabilities, values, defining life experiences, and other coreelements of their identity. We often think of college as being one of the most formative periodsof someone’s life and evidence from research supports this important observation 3. Yet manystudents may graduate from college without ever spending time addressing questions that arecentral to forming a confident sense of self - “Who am I”, “What do I stand for, “Who do I wantto become”, and why? These kinds of questions are rarely addressed in

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

Collection

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

to increase renewable energy use in the Island. A contribution towards addressing part of the challenges facing PV energy is to reduce the time and costs related to administrative processes, interconnection, as well as addressing planning and zoning issues. As a follow-up to the ARET study Dr. O’Neill and Dr. Irizarry led a rooftop solar challenge project under DOE’s SunShot Initiative. Three graduate students and six undergraduate students participated in this project. The team identified, analyzed, and provided best practices that could overcome processing and planning obstacles that impede a faster growth of rooftop PV systems. All the recommendations presented in the final report would have a great impact on Puerto Rico’s PV market; for

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session III: Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L Peters PE, Kettering University; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University

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College Industry Partnerships

. Order for management (zakaz NA upravlenie), (1967).4 Abramo, G., D’Angelo, C. A. & Di Costa, F. University-industry research collaboration: a model to assess university capability. Higher Education 62, 163-181, doi:10.1007/s10734-010-9372-0 (2010).5 Motohashi, K. & Muramatsu, S. Examining the university industry collaboration policy in Japan: Patent analysis. Technology in Society 34, 149-162, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2012.02.006 (2012).6 Gatson, J. M. INDUSTRY–UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT IN MULTICULTURAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY, Kansas State University, (2015).7 Pertuze, J. A., Calder, E. S., Greitzer, E. M. & Lucas, W. A. Best practices for industry

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Nicholas P. Langhoff, Skyline College

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Two Year College Division

STEM education.Prof. Nicholas P. Langhoff, Skyline College Nicholas Langhoff is an associate professor of engineering and computer science at Skyline College in San Bruno, California. He is also a co-investigator for multiple grant projects at Ca˜nada College in Redwood City, California. He received his M.S. degree from San Francisco State University in embedded electrical engineering and computer systems. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction, online engineering education, metacognitive teaching and learning strategies, reading apprenticeship in STEM, and the development of novel instructional equipment and curricula for enhancing academic success in science and engineering

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith E. Holbert P.E., Arizona State University; Taipeng Zhang, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

confidence that they are capable of doing well ina technical major in college and perhaps become an engineer after graduation.3. Activities Apart from the lecture and tours, there are some additional activities carried out tosupplement their learning or provide them some valuable tools for their future endeavors. Forexample, learning to debate can foster critical analysis skills. It is also an important tool forfamiliarizing oneself with all the aspects of a particular issue through research and discussion.Two debates are scheduled, one at the beginning and another at the end of the program. Before we influence their views with information and our opinions, a debate with the topic“Coal or hydro – which is better?” is held before the lectures

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Upper-level Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University; Brian Thomas Weaver PE, Explico Engineering Co.

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Academic Advisory Board. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Project-based Learning in a Forensic Engineering CourseAbstractResearch and design experiences are important components of undergraduate engineeringeducation, each targeting specific skillset serving and different outcomes. While there are severalopportunities for learning engineering design process in engineering curricula, mostly notablythe capstone senior design series, the primary method to experience research is through faculty-directed research projects. The practice of forensic engineering has many aspects in commonwith the research process and as such a course based on this topic provides a unique opportunityfor students

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; Jaqi C. McNeil, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

Professor for the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Univer- sity of Louisville. She is investigating nontraditional student pathways in engineering. She finished her PhD in December 2014, titled, ”Engineering Faculty Views of Teaching Quality, Accreditation, and In- stitutional Climate and How They Influence Teaching Practices.” Her research is focused on engineering faculty perceptions of quality and on nontraditional students in engineering. McNeil received her mas- ter’s degree in Engineering Management from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT) in August 2011. She was a mentor and tutor for American Indian students at SDSMT during that time. She worked as a mining engineer in industry between

Conference Session

Developing Infrastructure Professionals

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Military Academy; Joseph P Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

students directly,and also the faculty indirectly – resulting in a more inspiring classroom environment. Simplystated by Harold Hongju Koh, “Theory without practice is as lifeless as practice without theory isthoughtless 15.”It is well researched and documented that problem based learning is well suited for engineeringprograms for students to engage in complex, ill-suited, and open-ended problems to fosterflexible thinking and support intrinsic motivation 16. These characteristics in turn can increaseopportunities for group discussion over potential solutions, provide opportunity for criticalinstructor feedback, and essential self-reflection of the learning.A. Kolb and D. Kolb define Experiential Learning Theory as the “process whereby knowledge

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Ronald S Harichandran P.E., University of New Haven; Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; David J. Adams, Technical Communications Consultant; Amanda Simson, The University of New Haven

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Survey to Assist Curriculum Designers.” Journal of Engineering Education, ASEE, 88(1), 43–51.4. Koelsh, J. R. (2011). “Is Writing an Essential Skill for Engineers?” Automation World, December. Retrieved from .5. Evans, D. L., Beakley, G. C., Crouch, P. E., and Yamaguchi, G. T. (1993). “Attributes of Engineering Graduates and Their Impact on Curriculum Design.” Journal of Engineering Education, ASEE, 82(4), 203-211.6. Ford, J. D., and Riley, L. A. (2003). “Integrating Communication and Engineering Education: A Look at Curricula, Courses and Support Systems.” Journal of Engineering Education, ASEE, 92(4), 325-328.7. Schriver, K. and Hayes, J. R. (2009). “Bioengineers as Professional Communicators: Assessing the