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Focus on Faculty Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura D. Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Cinda Heeren

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #16915Building Community for Teaching FacultyDr. Laura D. Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Laura Hahn is Director of the Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Her interests include communities of practice, classroom discourse, and intercultural communication for engineers.Dr. Cinda Heeren Dr. Cinda Heeren is an award-winning Senior Lecturer at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She teaches CS225, Data Structures and

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Capstone Design in ECE

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Borowczak, Erebus Labs; Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #17044Developing a Creative K-12 Manipulative: An ECECS CapstoneDr. Mike Borowczak, Erebus Labs Mike is the chief scientist and founder of Erebus Labs - a Hardware Security and Engineering Outreach company located in Laramie, WY. He is also the Senior Data Scientist at a recently acquired startup. He has worked with university faculty to promote and extend K20 STEM outreach in Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming. He also has over a decade of industry and research experience - mostly revolving around the semiconductor and bio-informatics industries - with specific experience at Texas Instruments, Intel and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #14698Transcending Industrial Era Paradigms: Exploring Together the Meaning ofAcademic Leadership for DiversityDr. Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Linda Vanasupa has been a professor of materials engineering at the California Polytechnic State Uni- versity since 1991. She also serves as co-director of the Center for Sustainability in Engineering at Cal Poly. Her life’s work is focused on creating ways of learning, living and being that are alternatives to the industrial era solutions–alternatives that nourish ourselves, one another and the places in which we live. Her

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Modeling and Simulation

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis E Monterrubio, Robert Morris University

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Computers in Education

to check that the finite element analysis was set up correctly  Understand the basics of the FEM, including convergence of results as the number of degrees of freedom increases  Have knowledge and experience using different types of elements and their corresponding advantages and disadvantages  When analysis involves a very complex geometry, it is necessary to confirm the results of the virtual prototype carrying out experimental tests with a real prototype. It is important to mention here that in the industry, the production line only starts after experimental tests confirm that the design follows all engineering specifications.With the above goals in mind, a series of labs was developed to

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Innovations in Advanced Fabrication Technologies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Duong; Akihiko Kumagai, California State University - Sacramento; Adewale George Ogbogho, SMAL; John Tien

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

call this the “chop stick rule.” The mechanism must be small enough to be easily picked up and moved around by a pair of chopsticks.2) Mechanisms which can be constructed by commonly available manufacturing methods. We have a machine shop with conventional and CNC machine tools. There is also a 3D printer: Stratasys Mojo.3) Designing mechanisms with some applications in mind. These applications include but are not limited to manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and surveillance.We also created the following educational objectives associated with those technical goals.Project Objectives: Through projects under SMAL, students willa) develop out-of-the-box thinking approaches to design mechanism accomplishing the technical goals

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Make It!

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dustin Jack Hallenbeck, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Tumkor Serdar, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Manufacturing

manufacturing has been used for roughly 15 years, which was mostly used for rapidprototyping instead of full-scale manufacturing. Over the past few years, this has been changingand the true potential of AM is being realized. Making components that have internal geometriesand can still be a single component will bring entire assemblies into single parts, whilestrengthening them, and saving money on tooling, materials, and machining4. Manufacturing iscoming to a point to where the only limitations are the minds of designers and engineers. Withthese tools, a micro quadcopter frame will be designed with an internal porous frame that will beinstilled while still composed of one solid manufactured part that can then be tested and analyzedto discover if this

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Assessment I: Developing Assessment Tools

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niranjan Hemant Desai, Purdue University, North Central; George Stefanek, Purdue University, North Central

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #16224Continuous Evaluation of Student Class Performance Using Group-based,In-class QuizzesDr. Niranjan Hemant Desai, Purdue University, North Central Name: Dr Niranjan Desai Qualifications: Ph.D Civil Engineering University of Louisville, USA MES (Master of Engineering Studies) Civil Engineering University of Sydney, Australia BTECH (Bachelor of Technology) Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India. Work Experience: Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Purdue University North Central (2013 - Present) Engineering Intern, Watrous Associates Architects, (2011 - 2013) Graduate Research and Teaching

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Works in Progress: Curricula and Pathways

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynette Frances Johns-Boast, Australian National University; Gerry Corrigan, Australian National University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #15797Curriculum: A Proposed Definitional FrameworkMs. Lynette Frances Johns-Boast, Australian National University Lynette Johns-Boast is a Lecturer in software engineering at the Australian National University (ANU) College of Engineering and Computer Science. Her research interests include curriculum design and development, experiential and cooperative learning, personality and successful teams in software engi- neering, open educational resources (OER) and learning object repositories (LOR), engineering education including the transfer of learning between the university and the workplace, and women in engineering

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Works in Progress: Faculty Perspectives and Training

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines; Stephanie Ann Claussen, Colorado School of Mines; Renee Falconer, Colorado School of Mines; Allison G. Caster, Colorado School of Mines

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #15298Insights into Systemically Transforming Teaching and LearningDr. Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Spiegel is the Director of the Trefny Innovative Instruction Center at the Colorado School of Mines. He previously served as Chair of the Disciplinary Literacy in Science Team at the Institute for Learning (IFL) and Associate Director of Outreach and Development for the Swanson School of Engineering’s Engineering Education Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining the University of Pittsburgh, he was a science educator at Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS). Dr

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Homework, Learning, and Problem Solving in Mechanics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kai Jun Chew, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Beth Rieken, Stanford University; Autumn Turpin, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Mechanics

research interests include: 1) engineering and entrepreneurship education; 2) the pedagogy of ePortfolios and reflective practice in higher education; and 3) reimagining the traditional academic transcript.Beth Rieken, Stanford University Beth Rieken is a sixth year graduate student at Stanford University. She is currently working on her PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on the relevance of mindfulness to engineers. Beth completed a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2010 and a MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford in 2012.Autumn Turpin, Stanford University Autumn Turpin is a junior undergraduate studying Engineering, Product Design at Stanford University. She was born and

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Information and Network Security

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pat Smith, Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #14425Developing an Android-Based Layer 3 Switch as a Senior ProjectMr. Pat Smith, Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts Mr. Pat Smith lives in Edmond Oklahoma. He has been married for 32 years to Dr. Virginia Smith, a leading expert and author in the field of higher education. He has a son who is a physician and daughter who teaches physics and chemistry. Mr. Smith enjoys long distance road cycling and board games. He gained his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma in Computer Engineering in 1984. Following this he worked in industry for Conoco Inc, Du Pont, and Cisco Systems. At Cisco

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jason Freeman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian Magerko, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tom McKlin, SageFox Consulting Group; Anna Xambo, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #16157EarSketch: An Authentic, STEAM-Based Approach to Computing Educa-tionDr. Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innovations from K-12 up to the collegiate level. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2012.Mr. Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology Douglas Edwards is a K-12 Science Technology Engineering

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Electromagnetics & Power Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marc Mitchell, University of Evansville; Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Katherine Michelle Chandler

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #16311Student Projects for an Electromagnetics CourseDr. Marc Mitchell, University of Evansville Dr. Mitchell is currently an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Evansville. He graduated from the University of Evansville in 2000 with a BS in engineering and physics. Professor Mitchell attended Cornell University for his masters and PhD. Upon graduation from Cornell he became a research assistant professor at the Idaho Accelerator Center at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Dr. Mitchell has more than 25 publications in engineering physics. Ph.D. – Engineering

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Electromagnetics & Power Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yu Gong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; N. Sanjay Rebello, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael R. Melloch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #15594Analytic Framework for Students’ Cognitive Mistakes in Studying Electro-magnetic FieldsMs. Yu Gong, Purdue University, West Lafayette Yu Gong is a graduate student in the School of Engineering Education and School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. Her researches focus on cognitive difficulties in engineering study, model-based inquiry learning, nanotechnology education, and global engineering education.Prof. N. Sanjay Rebello, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Sanjay Rebello is Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University

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Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A Raiola III, Central Connecticut State University

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Diversity

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Construction

Paper ID #14535Employability Skills in BIM for Construction Managers: Recommendationsfor EducationDr. Joseph A Raiola III, Central Connecticut State University Joseph A. Raiola III, Ph.D. completed his Ph.D. in Technology Management with a Specialization in Construction Management. His dissertation focus was diffusion of Building Information Modeling into the construction industry. He has served the engineering educational community as a Secondary School Department Head, Adjunct Professor, Teacher of Technology and Assistant Principal of an Urban School district. In addition, Dr. Raiola serves as part of the adjunct team at

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. J. Klopfstein, Oklahoma State University; Lisa Cota, Oklahoma State University; Don A. Lucca, Oklahoma State University; Xiaoliang Jin, Oklahoma State University; Prabhakar R Pagilla, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #15576Assessing the Effectiveness of a Nanotechnology Educational Module Usingthe ”Nanotechnology Awareness Instrument”M. J. Klopfstein, Oklahoma State UniversityMs. Lisa Cota, Oklahoma State UniversityProf. Don A. Lucca, Oklahoma State UniversityDr. Xiaoliang Jin, Oklahoma State University Xiaoliang Jin received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada, in 2012. Now he is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, USA. His research inter- ests include precision manufacturing processes, mechanics and dynamics of micro-machining, vibration assisted machining

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University - Calumet; Nirjhar Das Sharma, Purdue University - Calumet; Gautam Agarwal, Wynright Corporation

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Instrumentation

. He is a senior member of IEEE and he served in IEEE/Industry Application Society for 15 years at various capacities. He served as chair of Manufacturing Systems Development Applications Department (MSDAD) of IEEE/IAS. Currently, he is serving a two-year term as the chair of the Instrumentation of ASEE (American Society of Engineering Education). He authored over 29 refereed journal and conference publications. In 2009 he as PI received NSF-CCLI grant entitled A Mechatronics Curriculum and Packaging Automation Laboratory Facility. In 2010 he as Co-PI received NSF-ATE grant entitled Meeting Workforce Needs for Mechatronics Tech- nicians. From 2003 through 2006, he was involved with Argonne National Laboratory

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Information and Network Security

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University; Di Ma, University of Michigan - Dearborn

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Computing & Information Technology

, access control, and secure protocols. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Mobile Computing and Security Laboratory Development with Flip TeachingAbstract Android has reached over 1 million devices and occupies 85% of the market in 2014, according to a recent market report. Due to many advantages of the Android platform, such as open source, Google support, advanced software programmable framework in popular programming language Java, Android has been and will remain as the most popular mobile device operating system in market. Due to large popularity of user markets, research study of mobile computing is raising to a challenge level. In

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Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University; Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

. Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Transforming the CREDLE (Capstone Research Experience for Distance Learning Executives)AbstractIn today’s changing world, professionals have to be content experts, as well as highlyskilled problem solvers, team players, and lifelong learners. These professionals alsoneed to be taught with the industry needs in mind. Ignoring this will produce graduateswho are not meeting the changing needs of the industry. A real-time project basedlearning approach is very useful to satisfy the two primary goals: life-long learning andsyncing with current industry needs

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Works in Progress: Assessment and Research Tools

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Heather Marie Sapp, Ohio Northern University; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #14595Work in Progress: Developing Single Point Rubrics for Formative Assess-mentDr. John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is a Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Ohio Northern Uni- versity. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his B.S.C.S.E. degree in computer science and engineering from The University of Toledo. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process through use of per- formance vectors and evaluation heuristics, first-year engineering instruction, and the

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SDR & Programming in ECE Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt VonEhr, Grand Valley State University; William Neuson, Grand Valley State University; Bruce E. Dunne, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #16264Software Defined Radio: Choosing the Right System for Your Communica-tions CourseMr. Kurt VonEhr, Grand Valley State University Kurt VonEhr graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B.S.E.E. and minor in Computer En- gineering. He is currently attending Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan for a M.S. in Embedded Systems. Kurt’s engineering interests include: Embedded System Design, Digital Signal Processing, Communication Theory, Software Defined Radios, Sustainability and Alternative Energy.William Neuson, Grand Valley State University William Neuson is an undergraduate student at Grand

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Construction Session 3: Curriculum

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

. Typically, the objective is to design a device or process that has value to acustomer (user). The project begins by defining a performance problem associated with anapplication and ends with a design solution. The problem drives the learning required tocomplete the project. Managing the project requires the engineer to demonstrate effectiveteamwork, clear communication and the ability to balance the social, economic andenvironmental impacts of the project.” This description provides us with a good sense ofthe attributes of a project or students’ performance that need to be assessed. Based on the foregoing, it would be important to bear in mind that in any PrBLbased course, professors are mostly trying to assess learning in a practice-based

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Student Teams, Groups, and Collaborations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Penny Kinnear, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve, University of Toronto

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #16568The Role of Shared Physical Space in Affording the Creation of Shared Con-ceptual Spaces in Design Project TeamsDr. Penny Kinnear, University of Toronto Penny Kinnear currently works with the Engineering Communication Program at the University of Toronto where she focuses on the development and delivery of Professional Language support for a highly student body. She has a background in applied linguistics, second language and bilingual education and writing education. She is co-author of the book, ”Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education: An in- troduction through narratives.” Her current research

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Works in Progress: Learning and Engagement

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Semmens, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

earned his Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and is a decorated combat infantryman. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Running head: PRECEDENCE DIAGRAMS AND LEARNING 1 Inventing the Precedence Diagram as Preparation for Future Learning Abstract Visualizations and diagrams help us organize many facets of data in SystemsEngineering, from Pareto charts to fish bone diagrams. Typical instruction often introduces thebest form of the graphical aid actively, and in doing so, ties it directly to the task. However, amajor goal of

Conference Session

Homework, Learning, and Problem Solving in Mechanics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Wilson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

Paper ID #16199A Laboratory Study of Student Usage of Worked-example Videos to SupportProblem SolvingDr. Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Edward Berger is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, joining Purdue in August 2014. He has been teaching mechanics for nearly 20 years, and has worked extensively on the integration and assessment of specific technology interventions in mechanics classes. He was one of the co-leaders in 2013-2014 of the ASEE Virtual Community of Practice (VCP) for mechanics educators across the country.Prof. Michael Wilson

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INDUSTRY DAY: Industry-Focused Collaboration Techniques

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victor Taratukhin, Stanford University; Yury V. Kupriyanov, National Research University Higher School of Economics; Jörg Becker

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Corporate Member Council

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #17240Towards a Framework for Educational University-Industry Cooperation: In-dustry PerspectiveProf. Victor Taratukhin, Stanford University Victor Taratukhin received his Ph.D. in Engineering Design in 1998 and Ph.D. in Computing Sciences and Engineering in 2002. Victor was a Lecturer in Decision Engineering and Module Leader (IT for Product Realization) at Cranfield University, UK (2001-2004), SAP University Alliances Program Director (2004- 2012). He is Managing Director, Competence Center ERP at European Research Center for Information Systems (ERCIS), University of Muenster, Germany (2012-present) and Visiting

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

. Through iSTEM Dr. Dagley works to promote and enhance collaborative efforts on STEM education and research by bringing together colleges, centers, and institutes on campus, as well as other stakeholders with similar interest in STEM initiatives. Her research interests lie in the areas of student access to education, sense of community, retention, first-year experience, living-learning commu- nities, and persistence to graduation for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs.Dr. Cynthia Y. Young, University of Central Florida Cynthia Young is the Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence and International Affairs and Global Strategies and a Pegasus Professor of Mathematics at UCF. She is

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint; Vasudha Kilaru, University of Michigan - Flint

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #15127Motivation and Learning Strategies of High School and University StudentsDr. Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint Dr. Quamrul Mazumder is currently an associate professor of mechanical engineering at University of Michigan-Flint. His areas of research include computational fluid dynamics, multiphase flow, quality in higher education, metacognition, motivation, and engagement of students. He is a Fulbright scholar travelled around the world to promote quality and globalization of higher education.Miss Vasudha Kilaru, University of Michigan - Flint Department of Computer Science, Engineering and

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Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Daniel Albano, Northrop Grumman Corp.; Wagdy H. Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Nian Zhang, University of the District of Columbia; Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #17353A Graduate Project on the Development of a Wearable Sensor Platform Pow-ered by Harvested EnergyDr. Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia Sasan Haghani, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. His research interests include the application of wireless sensor networks in biomedical and environmental domains and performance analysis of communication systems over fading channels.Daniel Albano, Northrop Grumman Corp. Daniel Albano is a graduate of the University of the District of Columbia’s Electrical Engineering

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Laboratory Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Sahar Tariq, Northeastern University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, which is a technical writing course offered by the Englishdepartment specifically designed to teach engineers best practices for writing reports andresearch papers. It is therefore expected that students should be reasonably proficient inpresenting their results in written form. It is clear from their narrative descriptions in the surveythat they have not necessarily internalized the entire data reporting process. Descriptions focusheavily on writing tasks and calculation tasks, but tend to forget the higher order tasks ofscientific and academic argument. The tasks which are more concrete, such as graphing,calculating, and following standard writing schemes stick in students’ minds as the key tasks inprocessing lab data. It is particularly