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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mei-Mei Song, Tamkang University; Shang-Hsien (Patrick) Hsieh, National Taiwan University

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Civil Engineering

engineering and futuresstudies teachers, teaching modules aiming to enhance the capacity of civil engineeringstudents to design for the future were developed as one of the first steps toward a morecomprehensive set of curricula, suitable for other engineering teachers to adopt in class in thefuture.Background In light of the rise of globalized economy, emerging technologies, and increasinglyintensified uncertainty, engineering education around the world has been compelled in recentyears to rethink its curriculum design, teaching methods, and course contents.1, 2, 11Engineering education has been criticized for overly emphasizing engineering technicalitywithout using integrated projects or issues to prepare students

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Best Papers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Ann Thompson, Loras College; Danial J. Neebel PE, Loras College

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

students [1]. That is,the application of skills learned in one class to a in a different discipline. For example, studentshave difficulty translating skills learned in math classes to solving problems in physics classes [2].As engineering educators, we are called to assist students’ integration of material across thecurriculum [3] [4]. The ability to transfer knowledge to new situations requires students must workthrough Bloom’s domains to develop these intellectual skills [5]. This laboratory experience isdesigned to show “real world” applications to assist in moving students from the knowledge andcomprehension to application and synthesis.The authors determined that laboratory courses were ideal opportunities to include experiences toassist

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Mary Romanella, Texas State University; Clara Novoa, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

,female, first year students who show an early interest in majoring in engineering and computerscience (ECS). Female students who show an initial extrinsic interest in these majors can bedriven away far too easily by their experiences. SPARK has two primary goals: (1) create anenvironment where belonging to a like-minded cohort nurtures a strong sense of self, and (2)deliver high quality, high impact practices that engender female students’ success and retentionin ECS.Guided by Albert Bandura and Frank Pajares’ research on self-efficacy in theory and practice,the SPARK project sheds light on self-efficacy and confidence as predictive of persistence forfemale students in ECS. Additionally, the effect of SPARK students’ spatial visualization

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina A&T State University; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State University; Dewayne Randolph Brown, North Carolina A&T State University

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Electrical and Computer

of asynchronous pipelineddigital circuit structures that are called self-timed [1]. The dynamic energy dissipation isreduced in this realization, relative to synchronous implementations, because circuit timing andcontrol is event driven and all clocks are generated locally. The performance of these circuitscan exceed synchronous realization because it is based on the average intrinsic timing of thecircuit instead of its worst case timing that is used to set the clock frequency in synchronoussystems. The circuit design process used to determine the device sizing in self-timed circuits istypically the same as that used for synchronous realizations [2, 3, 4]. The input distribution isnot considered in this process. A novel self-timed circuit

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Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Cavalli, University of North Dakota

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Materials

better as measured by pre- andposttests than those in the traditional format. Students who were required to achieve a certainlevel of performance on topic quizzes reported spending more time with the material but did notnecessarily demonstrate a marked improvement on the posttest compared to those who were onlyrequired to attempt the quizzes. In the current iteration, two variables are considered, 1) theeffect of place for on-campus students (traditional classroom vs. SCALE-UP classroom), and 2)the effect of changing the format of discussion materials for distance students. Results showmixed outcomes with results to gains from pretest to posttest, but distance students tended toscore higher on the pretest and show somewhat larger gains from

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Professional Development for Students and Teachers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College; Alexandra Emma Lehnes, Manhattan College; Mary Ann Jacobs, Manhattan College; Kathleen Christal Mancuso, Manhattan College

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

developed toward this goal such as Galileo Project at University of Connecticut [1],Engineering ambassadors program at Pennsylvania State University [2] and engineering ambassadors’network [3].Engineering ambassadors program at Penn State was established in 2009 [4]. The program became anetwork when United Technologies Corporation (UTC), University of Connecticut, RensselaerPolytechnic Institute, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute formed a partnership. The partnership hasexpanded to include over 20 universities and increased industries attention to include Chevrolet, RockwellAutomation, and other companies. UTC in addition to Chevrolet and Rockwell Automation were able tosupply financial support and provide internship opportunities to selected

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Farag K. Omar, United Arab Emirates University

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Mechanical Engineering

machine design courses, was accomplished.The paper describes in detail how the project was implemented and what lessons havebeen learned.1 IntroductionMore general field of mechanical design involves the design of several MachineElements, which are elementary components of a machine. To design mechanicaldevices and systems therefore, one must be competent in the design of individualmachine elements that comprise the system. To this effect Machine Design coursescover general topics such as the principles of strength of materials, the designproperties of materials, combined stresses, design for different types of loading, andthe analysis and design of columns and beams as well as primary machine elementssuch as belt drives, chain drives, gears

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Case Studies and Programs to Improve Graduate Students' Skills

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Mona Alsaffar, University of Florida; Serafina C. Schwerer; Nicholas Brown, University of Florida; Josias Ouedraogo

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Graduate Studies

the U.S. Air Force, working as a Civil Engineer. I’ve worked as an Environmental Program Manager and as a Section Commander. I’m currently attending the University of Florida via distance learning to earn my M.E. in Environmental Engineering.Mr. Josias Ouedraogo c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Analysis of various medium Size Desalination FacilitiesAbstractIn response to increasing global water demand, desalination has become an important source of waterin many regions of the world. The objective of this research is to compare four different desalinationmethods operating at a production capacity between 100 and 200 m3/d: 1) multi-stage flash (MSF), 2)multi-effect

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Circuits & Systems Education I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudio Talarico, Gonzaga University; George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University; Rick M. Cox, Gonzaga University

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Electrical and Computer

complexproblems normally onerous to the apprentice electrical engineer. More advanced concepts suchas switched capacitors circuits and broadband amplifiers are also covered. Finally, the entirety ofthis material is compiled for dissemination on a web page for the community at large.1. IntroductionWhen one compares today’s students to those of earlier generations, the differences are striking.Yet the way most faculties teach electric circuits is essentially unchanged since the middle of thelast century [1]. Electric circuits courses are mostly taught through “analysis”. Too often, thefocus lies on writing and solving sets of simultaneous equations based on Kirchhoff’s voltageand current laws (KVL and KCL). In practice, this leads to a circuit methodology

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Circuits & Systems Education I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D. Carroll, University of Texas, Arlington

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Electrical and Computer

a Fellow of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a licensed professional engineer in Texas and Alabama. Carroll has co-authored two textbooks, a tutorial book, and numerous papers and technical reports. He has received an American Society for Engineering Education Outstanding Young Faculty Award, two National Aeronautics and Space Administration Technology Innovation Awards, and three IEEE Computer Society Service Awards. He is an IEEE Computer Society Golden Core Member and a recipient of the IEEE Third Millennium Medal. Carroll served as Dean of the College of Engineering at UTA from January 1, 2000 to August 31, 2011. During his service as dean, the College of

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Spektor, Oregon Institute of Technology; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Lawrence J. Wolf P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

systemsallows the purposeful control of the parameters and in the same time saves time and resources.The analytical investigation in applied dynamics comprises the following three steps:1) Composing the differential equation of motion of the system and determining the initialconditions of motion;2) Solving the differential equation of motion for the initial conditions of motion;3) Analyzing the solution according to the goal of the investigation.As it is well known, the differential equation of motion consists of loading factors: forces ormoments. Active loading factors cause the motion, while resisting loading factors oppose themotion. The left side of the differential equation of motion consists of the sum of resistingloading factors including the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumer Pial Das, Lamar University; B. D. Daniel, Lamar University; Stefan Andrei, Lamar University; Lawrence Joseph Osborne, Lamar University Computer Science Department

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

graduation rate is very low (it wasa troubling 33% in Fall 2009). A disproportionately large number of minority students andtransfer students who come from low-income households exacerbate the problem of retentionand graduation rates. Therefore, ASCENT is designed to: 1. address the problem of slow progress towards graduation among talented yet low-income students in MATH and CS, 2. enhance existing bonds and build new ones between LU and CC in the area, and 3. enhance upper-level experience in MATH and CS by building strong diverse studentcohorts, easing the transition of transfer students to upper-level work. The project targets upper class students and transfer students for the following reasons: 1. two-year graduation

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Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Y. Yan, University of British Columbia, Okanagan

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Mechanical Engineering

on how tomaximize the potential benefits of online homework in university educational settings.Literature reviewIt is commonly believed that learning takes place during doing. Homework assignments, as ameans of practice, remain an important instructional tool for decades in K-12 and collegeeducation.1-3 Through setting up homework assignments at a proper level of difficulty,instructors communicate expectations with students and guide students’ outside class learning;whereas by completing homework assignments, students review course material, practiseproblem solving techniques and develop analytical and critical thinking skills. Gradinghomework assignments also provides instructors an opportunity to assess students’ learningoutcomes and to

Conference Session

Research on Design Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jackson Lyall Autrey, University of Oklahoma; Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma

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Design in Engineering Education

those concepts,evaluating their concepts for functional, technical, and buildable feasibility until they haverefined them into a singular feasible design, constructing and testing a prototype until it iscompetition ready and following that with a post-mortem analysis, and finally reflecting andarticulating the lessons that they learned in the process. The learning objectives we focus on areas follows: 1. Internalize the principles of engineering design and learn how to identify and develop career sustaining competencies. 2. Learn through doing (reading, designing, building, testing, and post-project analysis), reflecting and internalizing the principles of design. 3. Learn to frame, postulate a plan of action, and implement the

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Lili Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

and their high school teachers, and the lessons we learned fromoffering this workshop. 1. Introduction and BackgroundEngineering is a profession to solve problems. Statistics data show that there is a big gender gapin the STEM field in workplaces. It has been found that women make up 46% of the workforce,but hold only 24% of jobs in STEM fields1. The challenge lies in how to attract the students intothe engineering field. Many institutions and organizations have realized this challenge and haveprovided various activities to promote female students into the STEM field. For example, theIntel “She Will Connect” program helps young women expand their understanding and use oftechnology; Microsoft “DigiGirlz” gives

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector E. Medina, Liberty University; Benjamin T. Scoville, Liberty University

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Engineering Economy

, and marine aquaculture. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Implementation and Evaluation of Visual Algorithm to Teach Benefit-to-Cost Ratio AnalysisIn the recent past, we developed a novel, visual, simple algorithm to teach incremental benefit-to-cost ratio (BCR) analysis to first- and second-year engineering students. The impetus behindthat endeavor was twofold: (a) BCR analysis is the most used technique for economic analysisand decision making in the public sector, and (b) to accommodate to the visual learning stylethat dominates in the engineering student demographics. In the present follow-up work, we: (1)carried out statistical analysis to assess the reception and

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Curriculum Development in Engineering Leadership

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bayless, Ohio University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

here may be useful to any leadershipeducator, it may not directly apply to other curricular circumstances. Having stated that, there aremany aspects of the presented pedagogy that may be translatable, because they are based insimilar approaches taken in other leadership development programs.The leadership “S-triangle,” pedagogy, illustrated in Figure 1, links understanding of self, style,and situation through application of leadership experience. In the model described in this paper,both the student’s previous leadership memories (their leadership inventory) and performance ofa capstone leadership project are used as the linking experiences (not shown in Figure 1). Whilethe study of leadership styles and characteristics [1], understanding of

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L Welker, Villanova University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

engineering at a much higher ratethan men1,2. The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)3 reported that less than half of men leaveengineering, while two thirds of women leave the profession. Fouad, et al. completed alongitudinal study that included surveying 5,562 women who graduated with a bachelor’s degreein engineering1. The women that had obtained engineering degrees were sorted into threecategories: those that did not pursue a career in engineering after graduation (10% of the womensurveyed), those that left the engineering profession (27%), and those that stayed (60%) (doesnot equal 100% because of rounding)1. Although the absolute percentages reported by SWE andFouad, et al. are quite different; the relative percentages of women leaving the

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Ethics

Cincinnati OProf. Ossama (Sam) Salem, Ph.D., P.E., CPC, LEED AP, is the Department Chair and Yabroudi Chair Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Computer Science, 151M Link Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-1240; Phone: 1-315-443-3401; Fax: 1-315-443-1243; Email: omsalem@syr.edu c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Teaching Professional Engineering Ethics in Civil and Construction EngineeringABSTRACT:Engineers are important contributors towards the economic prosperity and development ofsocieties as they strive to improve the quality of life for all people. In their relations with

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

practice.IntroductionThe participation of women and underrepresented minorities in engineering has been“disturbingly slow” [1]. To address the chronic issues of underrepresentation in engineeringeducation, a small but growing body of research has attempted to move away from a deficitperspective and has examined social and cultural explanations for engineering persistence amongwomen, racial/ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, and other underrepresentedgroups. Frameworks emphasizing social and cultural capital; as well as the unique forms ofcapital possessed by students from marginalized groups (e.g., cultural wealth); offer alternateperspectives to focus on how underrepresented students navigate and persist in engineering.As part of a federally

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Praveen Kumar Sekhar, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

laboratory course will be shared. Inaddition, the students’ perspectives of writing transfer from FYC to the introductory engineeringlaboratory course will be discussed.1. IntroductionIn spite of the emphasis engineering practitioners place on communication, surveys of employersand alumni continue to show low satisfaction with the writing preparation engineering studentsreceive1,2. Often, students in the engineering program express enjoying hands-on activities, suchas engineering labs or capstone projects; however, they dislike writing lab reports or projectreports. Many studies report that engineering students struggle with writing in engineeringprograms. There are ongoing research efforts addressing the need for efficient writing skills.Conrad et

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

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Y. Chiou, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Regina Ruane Ph.d., Drexel University ; Chetana R. Bayas; Abhishek Raja, Drexel University; Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

assessenergy conservation opportunities. In addition, the students demonstrate the appropriate usage ofenergy monitoring and measuring equipment commonly used by energy specialists and energyauditors. The course is taught as a lecture-practicum with an emphasis on clean energy and energyefficiency both in class and in laboratory. In particular, the key energy efficiency topics arediscussed how they can be integrated into manufacturing coursework to include sustainabilityprinciples.1. IntroductionFusing U.S. innovation on green science and clean manufacturing is an environmental necessity.There is a need to instill sustainability awareness and concepts among undergraduate students, inorder to ensure that sustainable production will be achieved in the

Conference Session

Promoting Multidisciplinary Efforts

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

meetings and the newinterdisciplinary curricula and presents the impact it has had on the development ofinterdisciplinary work culture at RMU.1. IntroductionIt has been recognized that the current generation of STEM graduates need the skills andknowledge that would enable them to deal with the complex, interdisciplinary problems theywould face as they graduate from college and enter the workforce 1. Broad-based andinterdisciplinary knowledge is not easy to come by and it is the most difficult to deliver in classrooms. In order to achieve these goals, the first key step would be to have faculty well-trainedand well-versed in the field of interdisciplinary work and collaboration. In addition, theinstitution could support a “teacher-scholar” model to

Conference Session

Student Success I: Interventions and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elnaz Douzali, University of Illinois, Chicago; Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Educational Research and Methods

” [1]. Many researchers havestudied the objectives and applications of EDM [2][3]. One of the applications of EDM isobserving and understanding educational institutions’ data to predict student retention [4].Mohammadi et. al and Fike et. al show studies where the behaviors of students are observed andretention predictors are identified through EDM [5], [6]. Different researchers show methods forimproving the outcome of student retention using EDM [7].In addition to EDM, this paper implements process mining as its initial analysis step. Processmining is differentiated from data mining initially by its definition. As describes in the processmining book by Van Der Aalst et. al, “process mining is to use event data to extract processrelated

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Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas - El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas - El Paso; Juan Alejandro Saavedra, University of Texas - El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas - El Paso

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Manufacturing

hands-on simulated assembly line, and the other is a computer-aided simulation using Arena software. Keywords: Arena; Gamification; Lean, Engineering; Lean Principles; Lean Teaching; SimulationIntroduction Nowadays, the concept of Lean manufacturing is widely used in industries and so it is imperative for thecurrent emerging Industrial engineering workforce to understand and be able to apply lean manufacturingconcepts. Implementing Lean principles in real time manufacturing settings has increased significantly since1990’s 1 and the application in service 2 industries for the last 10 years. This observed increase in theapplication of lean principles could be easily narrowed down towards the effectiveness of lean methodology

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Sozen, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

in the case of stacked layers ofpolystyrene cut in circular disc shape. The filling materials also ranged from shredded paper towood shavings to cotton lint and straw simply stacked in cavities. Figures 1-4 depict some of thedevices built by the students. Figure 1. Project Example #1 Figure 2. Project Example #2 Figure 3. Project Example #3 Figure 4. Project Example #4As may be seen there was a good variety of design concepts and post-consumer materialsutilized in the projects built by the students.Testing procedure On the day of the testing of the devices built by the students each team was provided with

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Mechanical Engineering

, thermodynamics, and numerical methods. Paul’s research interests are studying the impact of technology in engineering education and computer modeling of atmospheric systems.Dr. Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Hands-on, First Year Mechanical Engineering Course1 Background Cal Poly Pomona is one of the only seven polytechnic universities in the nation and its Collegeof Engineering graduates 1 of every 14 engineers in the state of California. Our engineeringgraduates are well-respected and employed by both large corporations and small businesses inCalifornia and around the country. There is a greater need today to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Steven H Chin, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Liang Hong, Tennessee State University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Robert M Nickel, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

invited lectures included a tutorial on biometrics,detailed lectures on speaker recognition and a lecture on how to assess an educationalintervention. The hands-on activities were presented such that the attending faculty couldtake them back to their respective universities. The workshop assessment results are verypositive with respect to organization, quality of the invited lectures, quality of the hands-on activities and the social program.INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUNDBiometrics is the science of recognizing and authenticating people using theirphysiological features [1]. Border and immigration control, restricted access to facilitiesand information systems, cybersecurity, crime investigations and forensic analysis arejust a few of the primary

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Patricia A. Nava, University of Texas, El Paso; Valarie E. Taylor, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

andsupport. We envision that our research findings on what helps and hinders the transfer processcan be used to 1) make improvements and revisions to existing policy, and 2) serve as a guide forstates and institutions seeking to adopt new policies that promote upward transfer in engineering.Background & ObjectivesFor decades, there has been a strong demand for STEM professionals in the U.S. workforce.Based on national rhetoric, it is clear that the demand for skilled professionals in STEM fieldswill continue to be on the upswing for many years to come. To meet both current and futureworkforce needs, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology projects thatthat the United States will need to produce an additional 1 million STEM