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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Jim R. Baker, Michigan Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

three areas in whichengineering education must justifiably direct considerable attention.4 The Enterprise model, bydesign and in practice, requires a high degree of interaction among team members and betweenstudent team members and faculty advisors and industry mentors. Research establishes that theseinteractions are the most predictive measures of positive change in college students’ academicand personal development and satisfaction.1 The Enterprise program, as a core imperative foreducating engineers for the future, teaches and trains students for professional practice – withpractice understood as the “complex, creative, responsible, contextually grounded activities thatdefine the work of engineers at its best”.7The program, with its emphasis

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul C. Lynch, Penn State University - Erie; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University; Joseph Wilck, United States Air Force Academy

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

study used predictor variables that related skills, pre-college characteristics, and social integrations in order to predict attrition rates from theEngineering College at the University of Michigan.19 Research by Dr. J Fredericks Volkwein atthe University of Albany and Alberto F. Cabrera at the Pennsylvania State University focused onthe factors that most directly influence classroom vitality.20 Further research was performed atPenn State University in order to study classroom environment and teacher practices on studentsatisfaction in a first-year engineering design course. Factors that were studied included thefollowing: instructor interaction and feedback, collaborative learning, instructor climate, andpeer climate within the classroom

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Exploring Student Affairs, Identities, and the Professional Persona

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba; Sandra Ingram, University of Manitoba; Marcia R. Friesen, University of Manitoba

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #14631On Becoming an Engineer: The Essential Role of Lifelong Learning Compe-tenciesJillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba Jillian Seniuk Cicek is a PhD Candidate in Engineering Education in the Department of Biosystems Engi- neering at the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Canada. She is a research assistant for the Centre for Engineering Professional Practice and Engineering Education in the Faculty of Engineering. Her research areas include outcomes-based teaching and assessment methods and tools, student-cantered instruction (SCI), the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) graduate

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Classroom and Online Innovations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University - Pueblo

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, 3D printers are well maintained, frequentlycalibrated, and quickly repaired as needed. Before printing, each new design is critiqued and pre-processed with the help of a technician. Here, technicians instruct students about best practices in“printability” and position/orientation of parts to be printed. During printing, students arerequired to oversee the process for the first few layers to make sure the plastic adheres well to theprinting platform. Then, the technicians are required to observe parts for the rest of the time asthey are printed. This allows early detection of failed prints thus minimizing the amount ofwasted material and time. In some cases (proven designs) long jobs are allowed to run overnight.Removal of finished objects

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Social Responsibility and Social Justice II: From Classroom to Community

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines; Carrie J. McClelland P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Nicole M. Smith, Colorado School of Mines

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

industries and their social and environmentaleffects pose special ethical challenges for engineers seeking to work at the intersection ofcorporate interests, the welfare of communities, environmental sustainability, and professionalautonomy. Yet in interviews, practicing engineers routinely state that the most influentialtraining and mentorship in managing these competing demands takes place primarily on the job,after a student has graduated with an engineering degree. Our NSF-funded research project seeksto push back that training and mentorship to the undergraduate experience by introducingeducational innovations, informed by ethnographic research with practicing engineers. Thispaper reports on the preliminary results from a pilot project in a

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Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer L Sullivan, Rice University; David Daniels, DREAM - Achievement Through Mentorship; Imani O. Butler, Rice University; Brent C Houchens, Rice University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

volunteerism have been recognized forroughly three decades (Astin 1985), which has led an increasing number of higher educationinstitutions to establish numerous community service and service learning offices on theircampuses (Hall 2005; Ellis 1978; Enos 2002). To increase participation in volunteer activities many universities have adopted mandatoryapproaches such as including community service hours in graduation requirements. However,research has shown mandatory volunteer work impedes long-term and impactful servicelearning; instead, voluntary approaches to increase community service for college campuses aremore effective at creating an enriching service learning experience (Stukas et al. 1999). While avoluntary participation model may

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International Division Technical Session 4

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noe Vargas Hernandez, Carnegie Mellon University; Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Connie Gomez, Galveston College; Isaac Andres Azuz, CETYS University

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #17026Engineering Together Sustainable Communities: Sustainability Engineeringin ActionDr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, Carnegie Mellon University Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativ- ity levels. He also applies his research to the design of rehabilitation devices (in which he has various patents under process) and design for sustainability.Dr. Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Heidi A. Taboada is an Associate Professor in the

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Understanding and Improving Female Faculty Experiences in STEM

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Kasi Jackson, West Virginia University ; Joel Alejandro Mejia, Angelo State University; Maja Husar Holmes, West Virginia University; Rachel R. Stoiko, West Virginia University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Engineering Deans Council

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #14811Dialogues Toward Gender Equity: Engaging Engineering Faculty to Promotean Inclusive Department ClimateJ. Kasi Jackson, West Virginia University Dr. J. Kasi Jackson is an Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at West Virginia University. Her research covers supporting women faculty in STEM, STEM education, gendered impacts on animal behavior research, and the representation of science in popular culture. She completed her PhD in biology, with a focus on animal behavior, and graduate certificate in women’s studies at the University of Kentucky. She is a Co-Investigator on a National Science

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan McSpedon, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Michael Wolf, Rice University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

of the academic rigor and transition issues they are facing. Thecombination of rigorous coursework, the freedom to try and fail, and significant peer and staffsupport allows for the failure and mastery experiences needed to develop self-efficacy and agrowth mindset.19, 24Other aspects of RESP were also designed based on a number of best practices in the field.Research demonstrates study groups are a crucial aspect of success in undergraduate STEMprograms.25 Because most students in RESP were among the most capable in their high school,few arrive at Rice having worked extensively in groups of equally capable peers. Additionally,students from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields may resist asking for help soas not to confirm

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer A. Mallory, Western New England University; Matthew Romoser, Western New England University; Michael J. Rust, Western New England University; Thomas Keyser, Western New England University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

in the development of novel surgical devices. While completing his doctoral dissertation, Dr. Rust served as an NSF GK-12 Graduate Fellow, which allowed him to develop hands-on engineering activities for high school students. In 2009, he joined the faculty of Western New England University, where he currently holds the position of Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering. He currently teaches undergraduate courses in bioinstrumentation, physiology, lab on a chip, and global health. Dr. Rust is a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). His research interests involve the development of point-of-care medical technologies, including

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Student Reflection, Self-Perception, Misconceptions, and Uncertainty

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron W. Johnson, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Jessica Watkins, Tufts University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

between howbeginning and informed designers typically address each phase of the engineering designprocess.16 For example, Crismond and Adams note that when generating ideas, beginningdesigners typically practice idea scarcity—working with a few ideas on which they can becomefixated. On the contrary, informed designers typically practice idea fluency, in which they usebrainstorming and divergent thinking to ensure they are working with many ideas. WhileCrismond and Adams make the claim that children are included in their framework as beginningdesigners, their classification is primarily supported with research on undergraduate24,25 andprofessional engineers26. Other research has pushed on the characterization of children asbeginning designers

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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

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

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Civil Engineering

Engineers for over 24 years including eleven years on the faculty at the United States Military Academy.Dr. Timothy W Mays P.E., The Citadel Timothy Wayne Mays, Ph.D., P.E. is a Professor of Civil Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. Dr. Mays recently served as Executive Director of the Structural Engineers Associations of South Carolina and North Carolina. He currently serves as NCSEA Publications Committee Chairman. He has received three national teaching awards (ASCE, NSPE, and NCSEA) and both national (NSF) and regional (ASEE) awards for outstanding research. He is the recipient of the 2009 NCSEA Service Award. His areas of expertise are code applications, structural design, seismic design, steel connections

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Kim, Bucknell University; R. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Erin Jablonski, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Nathan P. Siegel P.E., Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

 viewpoints of the device that include product dissection, competitive analysis, intellectual property, financial forecasting, marketing, sales, distribution, industry standards, project planning and socio­cultural impacts. The canvas is then used again in a forward pass, where students project forward alternative future value propositions for the device and then make a recommendation to the company on the best direction to take with the product.   Creative Systems Design The Creative Systems Design course blends entrepreneurially­minded topics such as creativity, ideation, and value with mechatronic systems design. Students gain practical familiarity with microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators while learning systematic ideation techniques to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bethany B Smith, Arizona State University; Yong Seok Park, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University; James A Middleton, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Robert J Culbertson; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Claire Y. Yan, University of British Columbia, Okanagan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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. Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University Ying-Chih Chen is an assistant professor in the Division of Teacher Preparation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. His research takes two distinct but interrelated paths focused on elementary students’ learning in science and engineering as well as in-service science teachers

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Jerry Dwyer, George Washington University; Sonya E. Sherrod, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

Paper ID #16121Exploration of Hands-On/Minds-On Learning in an Active STEM OutreachProgramAimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University Aimee Cloutier is a Ph.D. student studying Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech in 2012. Her research interests include biomechan- ics, rehabilitation engineering, prosthetic limb design, and STEM education.Dr. Jerry Dwyer, George Washington University Dr. Jerry Dwyer is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Director of the STEM Academy at George Washington University. He worked for many years in computational

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott W Campbell, University of South Florida; Sylvia W. Thomas, University of South Florida; Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, University of South Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

scores for the Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineeringcourse, and provide a summary of translational activities resulting from participation in this site,including information on the number and diversity of students impacted from these activities.Introduction“It is a sad reality that other young students from across the globe are clamoring to be admittedinto engineering schools, yet U.S. students, who spend much of their day talking on cell phonescreated by engineers, driving cars designed by engineers, and surfing the Internet made fasterand more engaging by engineers, are passing us by for other opportunities.” – Geoffrey C.Orsak1.While many educators or workers in STEM disciplines might nod in agreement at that statement,they might

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Duplicate Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh

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International

Center (EERC) in the Swanson School of Engineering, and serves as a Center Associate for the Learning Research and Development Center. Her principal research is in engineering education assessment, which has been funded by the NSF, Department of Ed, Sloan, EIF, and NCIIA. Dr. Sacre’s current research focuses on three distinct but highly correlated areas – innovative design and entrepreneurship, engineering modeling, and global competency in engineering. She is currently associate editor for the AEE Journal. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Achieving Global Competence – Are our Freshmen Already There?AbstractEngineering programs are being challenged to produce graduates who

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Nathan E Canney, Seattle University; Christopher Swan, Tufts University; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the Program Assessment 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. c American Society for Engineering

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian E. Moyer, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

especially as related to normal and perturbed (slipping) gait. Dr. Moyer earned a BS in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon in 1993, a MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1996, and a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006. Brian teaches courses in computer programming for engineers, design, measurements, and dynamics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Collaborative Efforts to Encourage Entrepreneurial Mindset Brian E. Moyer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Raymond B. Wrabley, PhD, Professor of Political Science and Chair, Division of Social Sciences

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International Division Technical Session 8

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Ashok Ranade, EE Collaborative

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Diversity

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International

', Business Journal for Entrepreneurs, 2015 (2015).6 Entrepreneurship Education, 'A Guide for Educators', European Commission–DG Enterprise & Industry, Brussels (2013).7 Wendy EF Torrance, 'Entrepreneurial Campuses: Action, Impact, and Lessons Learned from the Kauffman Campuses Initiative', Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Research Paper (2013).8 Lara Hulsey, Linda Rosenberg, and Benita Kim, 'Seeding Entrepreneurship across Campus: Early Implementation Experiences of the Kauffman Campuses Initiative', Available at SSRN 981057 (2006).9 Alberta Charney, and Gary D Libecap, Impact of Entrepreneurship Education (Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Kansas City, MO, 2000).10 Kwabena Nkansah

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl Matherly; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

determine the extent to which the various international academic and non-academicexperiences impact the global preparedness of engineering students; 2) the identification of thekey constructs that characterize a globally prepared engineering graduate. By addressing bothgaps, we will contribute to the understanding of how engineering students become globallyprepared, while providing educators with important, actionable items about curricular andextracurricular practices that can enhance engineering global preparedness. This paper providesan overview to date of a research endeavor that addresses these two concerns.Overview of the WorkThis project is being conducted by a multidisciplinary team from four universities. Its fourmajor objectives are

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Developing Infrastructure Professionals

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Steven D Hart, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew W Roberts, Southern Utah University

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Civil Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Support for Implementation of Infrastructure Education Courses Across Multiple InstitutionsIntroductionCommunities of Practice (CoP) are formed when individuals collaborate in order to shareknowledge and develop solutions for collective problems[1]. They usually grow informallyaround a need and involve voluntary membership by participants who are motivated to take partin a learning community that serves a common purpose.[2] In higher education, CoPs often formwith the intent of sharing best practices, resources, and knowledge around a common domain.They can serve to invigorate and advance the teaching and learning beyond what may bepossible by

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Budny P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Elizabeth E. Vidal, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Preparation of exhibition material• Slides• Content• What to put in and not to put?III. MAPPINGThe RAII course was designed to promote and develop the ABET skills (g) the ability tocommunicate effectively, (i) the recognition of the need for continuous learning, and (f) theunderstanding of the ethics and professional responsibility. In this section we present the initialanalysis of these ABET skills.A. RAII and Ability (g): Ability to communicate effectivelyFollowing the studies by Pimmel [16], the best way to acquire the "professionals" skills are to:(a) provide opportunities to practice the skill, (b) give frequent feedback and (c) have structureddiscussion activities.The design of RAII allows students to formally immerse themselves into the

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Engineering Physics Technical Session 4

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Paulo Alexandre Martin, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Keiti Pereira Vidal Souza, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

instructor is available once a week (8 h) tohelp the student solve exercises and explain physics concepts to clarify his/her doubts.Challenges and needs: It is important that the of instructor support schedule is is readily availablewhen help for the freshman student is needed. Moreover, students are sometimes ashamed and donot seek help. The results show that the best practice was attained when a specific topic wasscheduled for attendance instead of by ways of arbitrary advice.Video classesCharacteristics: The results show that the best practice was attained when short video lessons(about 5–10 minutes) were made available to students through video systems like YouTube6,7.Steps for implementing video classes: a short video about a specific Physics

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado - Denver; Heather Underwood, Inworks; John K. Bennett, Inworks; University of Colorado - Denver

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Campus. Heather teaches courses in human-centered design, com- puter science, human health and longevity, and information and communication technologies for global development. Her research interests include exploring the potential of interdisciplinary education and effective collaboration to solve complex global issues; developing novel, low-cost, and effective health- promoting and health-restoring devices; and innovating in the areas of biotechnology, human longevity, and digital health.John K. Bennett, Inworks; University of Colorado - Denver c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Inworks: Making Things that MatterAbstract Inworks is a new initiative of

Conference Session

Computing & Information Technology Division Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Farahani; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Lu Zhang, National University

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Computing & Information Technology

Engineering and Technology at National University and leads the computer sci- ence program. He served as the chair of the department of Management and Information Systems (2002 – 2004.) and more recently as the chair of department of Computer Science and Information Systems at National University. Dr. Farahani’s research interests are in optimization theory and algorithm design. He is also interested in mathematics and computer science education focusing on innovative integration of technology to enhance teaching and learning in these areas.Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University I have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Engineering, and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. Currently I serve as a Chair for Department of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kepner, Midwest Photonics Education Center; Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Community College (JCCC) of Kansas as they considered thefeasibility of establishing photonics programs or photonics certificates and/or infusing photonicscoursework into existing programs. MPEC has provided additional technical assistance toColumbia Area Career Center (CACC) of Missouri as they work to expand their photonicsprograms to include evening offerings of photonics certificates. All of these institutions havevisited IHCC for laboratory tours and in-depth discussions of curriculum design, laboratoryequipment needs, graduate job placement and other challenges to program startup. Eachinstitution has received a follow-up visit from MPEC for additional on-site technical assistance.STC plans to add two or three photonics courses with a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Lunt, Southern Utah University; John S. MacLean, Southern Utah University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

students will need as they pursue their academic and professional careers:resume writing and interviewing. In Year 1 the seminars were “Getting into Graduate School”and “Finding an Internship.” In Year 2 the seminars were “How to do Undergraduate Research”and again “Finding an Internship.” To measure the impact of each seminar, students were askedto rate their understanding of the processes of resume writing and of interviewing before andafter experiencing the S-STEM seminar designed around those topics. The following graphreveals a statistically significant perception of positive change in the students’ understanding ofcreating a resume. Figure 2. Graph showing responses to WRC survey regarding students’ rating of own understanding of

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy L. Denton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

to best connect innovation in teaching with the creation ofvalue in learning is a challenging one to all educators. The introductory materials course for themanufacturing and mechanical engineering technology degree programs at the campuses ofPurdue University gives an overview of properties, processing, and applications of polymers,composites, and non-traditional materials commonly used in industry. Students develop problemsolving skills through practice in the areas of materials selection, evaluation, measurement,testing and processing. Beginning in 2014, multiple innovations have been applied to thismaterials course at different campuses to address the needs of learners ranging from traditionalfull-time residential students coming

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas - El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas - El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas - El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas - El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas - El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas - El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas - El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas - El Paso

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

is focused on supporting the 21st century student demographic he continues to innovate and research on how we can design new methods of learning to educate both our students and communities on how STEM and STEAM make up a large part of that vision and our future.Mr. Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas - El Paso Pedro worked in the manufacturing industry as a Quality Control Engineer for some years before acquir- ing his current position as an Instructional Technologist at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). For over ten years in this role, he has worked with a team of managers that oversee various learning environ- ments and systems in the Academic Technologies Department at UTEP. He leads a group of