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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian E Faulkner, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Espoused Faculty Epistemologies for Engineering Mathematics: Towards Defining “Mathematical Maturity” for Engineering1. IntroductionWhat role should mathematics play in an engineering student’s education? A typical engineeringundergraduate takes a five-semester course sequence of Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III,Linear Algebra and Differential equations (henceforth known as the calculus sequence). Thissequence forms a rigid prerequisite structure for many engineering curricula. A single failinggrade in one of these prerequisite courses can prevent a student from being able to progress intotheir engineering curriculum. Students may have to substantially delay graduation

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

: a) the differences in the demands of theengineering curriculum compared to other college majors5; b) the types of students who chooseto study engineering 6,7,8; and c) a belief that factors affect engineering students’ performanceand persistence decisions differently than non-engineering students9. Studies in engineering retention have been influenced by factors from the collegeretention literature. These factors include pre-entry characteristics such as skills and abilities10,11family background12, institutional experiences13,14, and finances15. While research in collegeretention has focused on integration into the university, research in engineering retention hasfocused more on integration into the engineering culture16

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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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Joyce Seifried, The College of New Jersey ; Manuel Alejandro Figueroa, The College of New Jersey

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Dr. Manuel Figueroa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technological Studies at The College of New Jersey. His research involves the development of nanoparticle coatings for various applications, including surface enhanced Raman scattering and anti-fouling surfaces. He is also committed to develop- ing nanotechnology based lessons that integrate the STEM disciplines. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Identification of misconceptions related to size and scale through a nanotechnology based K-12 activityAbstractNanoscale science activities are filtering into K-12 classrooms in part due to moderntechnological advances in the areas of healthcare

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Christine Tetrick, Washington State Univeristy; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; John B. Schneider, Washington State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering Community during their first year and on campus for two years.• Community Building: Group activities and social events outside of class are an integral part of developing a community within STARS. WSU includes a field trip to a local engineering firm as an additional component to the STARS seminar. UW incorporates an obstacle or ropes course. Additional activities like bowling, movie nights, and ultimate Frisbee have also been included.• Career Awareness and Vision: Students receive multiple views of the engineering and computer science fields so they can think about themselves as engineers/computer scientists now and in the future. Activities are designed so that students can picture what their life as an

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Laboratory Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Arash Mahboobin, University of Pittsburgh

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

communicating theoretical knowledge, successful engineering education programsequip prospective engineers with the strategies and methods to solve practical problemsencountered in the work place. In contrast to many of the limited-scope problems in textbooks,practical problems are open-ended, loosely structured, and complex. Engineering programs havelong recognized the need to convey both theoretical and practical knowledge by supplementingtextbooks and lectures with laboratory experiences and integrated design projects; however,many of the teaching methods employed in the traditional lecture hall are carried over to the labenvironment.In the fall 2014, we observed student difficulty in solving open-ended problems, leading to lowachievement outcomes

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Engineering Physics Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ian Frommer, US Coast Guard Academy; Paul Benjamin Crilly, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Transactions on Education, Vol. E-26, No. 2, May 1983, pp. 49-51.3. Crawford, M. B., Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work. New York: Penguin Press, 2009.4. Olin College Olin Collaboratory: Co-Designing Transformational Education. Accessed from: http://www.olin.edu/sites/default/files/shane_walker_headshop_smaller.jpg, 2015.5. Montoya, Y., Pacheco, A., Delgado, E., Webb, I, and Vaughan, M. (2015). “Developing Leaders by Putting Students in the Curriculum Development Driver Seat,” 2015 ASEE Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, June 2015.6. Papert, S. Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas. New York: Basic Books, 1980.

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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

the Math Review, but with engineering context.Problems had physical meaning and were not merely number manipulation. The instructorswanted to reinforce ‘time on task’ and ‘learning by doing’ early in the semester. With fewcourses assigning homework and no major requirements in the first few weeks, there is afreshman student perception after a few weeks of college that they can survive by doing verylittle.Chemistry for EngineersThe Grinter Report4 recommendations resulted in most engineering programs requiring at leastone semester of freshman chemistry and many programs adding a second required course. Inthe 90s, Drexel University5 initiated an integrated curriculum which combined chemistry intolarger modules with math and engineering content

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College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session I: Students

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenda D Young, Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Lee Michael Warburton, AKKA Technologies; Christopher David Ciechon

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College Industry Partnerships

discussion of howelements of an engineering academic-industry partnership support professional socialization.Figure 1 presents a summary of elements found in the literature to support professionalsocialization in various professions [15, 26].Through this lens, stakeholders from other academic-industry partnerships can take a closer lookat how designing experiences to support students to gain knowledge, skills, and values that canhelp narrow the skill gap and increase career readiness to support retention in full-time roles inengineering. Through this socialization, we propose that engineering students are able to makemore informed decisions about finishing their respective engineering curriculum, entering into an

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering and technology programs and curriculum, improving teaching and assessment of student learning, assessment of program outcomes and objectives, and ABET accreditation. She is a founding member of Mi-Light Michigan Photonics Cluster, and is active in the ASEE, ASME, and OSA professional societies serving in various capacities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 NSF ATE MPEC Midwest Photonics Education CenterAbstractThe International Year of Light was celebrated in 2015 with events all over the worldhighlighting the strategic importance of photonics and light-based technologies. As an enablingtechnology, photonics plays a key role in fields as diverse as manufacturing

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Maria Antoun Henri, Texas A&M University ; Norma Perez, Houston Community College; Madeline Burillo, Houston Community College; Roberto Sanchez, Houston Community College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #14770Adaptive Learning Environment for High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Gearedtowards the Energy IndustryDr. Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University Dr. Bimal Nepal is an Associate professor in the Industrial Distribution Program at Texas A&M Univer- sity. His research interests include integration of supply chain management with new product development decisions, distributor service portfolio optimization, pricing optimization, supply chain risk analysis, lean and six sigma, and large scale optimization. He has authored 30 refereed articles in leading supply chain and operations management journals, and 35

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Raymond Markovetz, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Zachari Lucius Swiecki; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

learning techniques in undergraduate classes as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into the engineering curriculum. In particular, she is interested in the impact that these tools can have on student perception of c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #14873the classroom environment, motivation and learning outcomes. She obtained her certification as a Trainingand Development Professional (CTDP) from the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD)in 2010, providing her with a solid background in instructional design, facilitation and evaluation. She wasselected to

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Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #15838A Modular System for Energy Efficiency Study of Hydraulic ApplicationsDr. Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical en- gineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, fluid power, and instrumentation & control. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Huff, Harding University; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kavitha Durga Ramane; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

human andcontextual factors are integrated into the system, the limits of prior views of ‘good practice’ or‘good science’ are revealed and enable new ways of thinking about system performance” (p.602)23. Essentially, according to these perspectives, engineering practice comprises an integratedform of social and technical types of problem solving.Such a sociotechnical perspective of engineering can also be related to sociological theories oftechnology and society (e.g., Social Construction of Technology24; Affordance Theory25; ANT26,27 ; Sociotechnical Imaginaries28). While there is considerable variety in this body of theory,together they help reveal the ways in which technical and social worlds are frequentlyintertwined, as well as the

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Douglas E. Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

done biomedical research during post doctorate research positions at the Uni- versity of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), Tohoku University (Sendai, Japan), and Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN). He has taught classes for and been an advisor on capstone senior design projects for Wentworth students in the programs of electrical engineering, computer engineering, electromechanical engineering, and biomedical engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Project-based Learning for Electrical Engineering Lower Level CoursesAbstract:Project-based learning (PBL) is applied as an attempt to increase both understanding and senseof inspiration for a field. PBL works to integrate and apply 1

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental: K-12 Student Beliefs, Motivation, and Self Efficacy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. de Miranda, Colorado State University; Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Paul R. Hernandez, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

have never experienced doing research or engineering design.4 Addressing these significant factors in the learning of STEM and especially in coming toknow, experience, and integrate engineering practices as part of the STEM learning continuum isbecoming an imperative that pre-collegiate education must address. However, challenges existwhen a shift in paradigmatic approach to learning and instruction is introduced to a well-established educational system.Shifting approaches to STEM educationThe recent release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) marks a significant shift inthe core concepts and approaches guiding science, technology, engineering, and mathematicseducation content in the coming years.5 Most notable is the

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Potpourri

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John (Lalit) Jagtiani, University of Bridgeport; Neal A Lewis, University of Bridgeport

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Computing & Information Technology

projects expected from students as part of course work. Make sure that metrics are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely (S.M.A.R.T.)By adopting the above enhancements to required SE course curriculums, we can improve uponthe learning objectives:Recommendation #2: S.M.A.R.T. Leverage of Open Source Software (OSS) CommunitiesEffective external benchmarking activities must be encouraged and taught in SE courses in orderfor students to understand modern and relevant software benchmarking techniques. An easilyadaptable method is to use one of several large and reliable OSS repositories. These repositoriesare easily accessible on the internet without cost. In this paper, we discuss an example of such arepository (SourceForge.net) and

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Programs & Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #17085Arduinos and Games: K-12 Teachers Explore Computer Science (Evalua-tion)Dr. Andrea Carneal Burrows, University of Wyoming Dr. Andrea C. Burrows received a Curriculum and Instruction: Science Specialization research Ed.D. from the University of Cincinnati, M.S. in Science Education from Florida State University, and a B.S. in Science Education/Biology from the University of Central Florida. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Secondary Education at the University of Wyoming, where she teaches courses in science methods, pedagogy, and research. Dr. Burrows also creates, implements, and evaluates

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Influencing the Next (Third!) Edition of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Thomas A. Lenox , Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Richard O. Anderson P.E., Somat Engineering, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

, highexpectations, honesty, integrity, intuition, judgment, optimism, persistence, positiveness, respect,self-esteem, sensitivity, thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and tolerance”. Those attitudes are builtover a lifetime and are a function of role models, mentors and experiences that are largelyoutside the curriculum. They are very difficult to incorporate into a CEPC that is restricted tocurricular issues. Still, it could be argued that this topic is embedded in several existingrequirements in both the General Criteria and the newly revised CEPC. By the time studentshave functioned on a multidisciplinary team, demonstrated an understanding of professional andethical responsibility, recognized the need for life-long learning, explained basic concepts

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Scott Hawker, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Robert Kuehl, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mehdi Mirakhorli

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

surveillance. In these areas, he developed and applied technologies including distributed, component-based software ar- chitectures, software and systems engineering process models, intelligent control, the semantic web, and real-time artificial intelligence. In 1999, Dr. Hawker joined the Computer Science Department at the University of Alabama as an Assistant Professor focusing on software engineering, and in 2004 he moved to the Software Engineering Department at RIT. Dr. Hawker is also co-director of the Laboratory for En- vironmental Computing and Decision Making, which focuses on modeling and understanding the impact of freight transportation and automotive industry activities and public policies. Dr. Hawker also

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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

- munications. Dr. Talarico research interests include digital and mixed analog/digital integrated circuits and systems, computer-aided design methodologies, and design and analysis of embedded systems-on- chip.Dr. George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University George D. Ricco is the KEEN Program Coordinator at Gonzaga University in the School of Engineer- ing and Applied Science. He completed his doctorate in engineering education from Purdue University’s School of Engineering Education. Previously, he received an M.S. in earth and planetary sciences studying geospatial imaging, and an M.S. in physics studying high-pressure, high-temperature FT-IR spectroscopy in heavy water, both from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 9

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William M. Jordan, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

introduce anentrepreneurial mindset among our faculty members, and to motivate them to teach theseconcepts to their students.ICE WorkshopsStudents will not develop an entrepreneurial mindset unless they see it first in our faculty. Topromote this among we have done a number of activities. The KEEN network has created anumber of workshops called ICE. This stands for Innovating Curriculum with EntrepreneurialMindset. They have had a number of short meetings on one topic. We have had faculty attendworksops on: • Materials engineering • Engineering mechanics • Engineering ethicsThe first author made a presentation at the engineering ethics meeting8.The network is now sponsoring multiday ICE workshops on entrepreneurial minded learning,active and

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy

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Mechanical Engineering

frame problemsassociated with thermodynamics learning, and b) identify the root causes of these problems. Theliterature outlined above reveals that students have three main learning issues: 1) conceptualdifficulties; 2) struggle with integrating concepts and principles; and 3) not recognizing therelevance of thermodynamic principles in solving problems.8,13,24,35,39,51Thermodynamic principles are not impossible to understand. Shultz and Coddington52 haveshown that around the age of 15, children were able to understand conservation of energy and theidea of entropy. The results were obtained using psychological investigations and physicalsimple apparatus. Below is an attempt to establish the root causes of the learning problems. 9.1 Conceptual

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Assessment I: Developing Assessment Tools

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; P.K. Imbrie, Texas A&M University; Teri Kristine Reed, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

students, exploratory factor analyses identified an underlying factor structure of thescale with 38 items loaded onto one of five factors (Leadership Opportunity, Team Motivation,Engineering Practice, Innovative Changes, and Ethical Actions and Integrity), along with goodreliability evidence.I. Introduction “Our aspiration is to shape the engineering curriculum for 2020 so as to be responsive to the disparate learning styles of different student populations and attractive for all those seeking a full and well-rounded education that prepares a person for a creative and productive life and positions of leadership” (p. 52)1.As we face rapid changes in technology, society, and the world, the National Academy ofEngineering

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Engineering Cultures and Identity

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anita Patrick, University of Texas, Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas, Austin

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

The extent to which a first-year engineering student ‘‘defines the self through a James, W. Identification role or performance in engineering” (p. 1342) (1892/1968)58Fleming (2013)28 Academic and “We focus on the cultural context in which the identity develops, namely the MSI Gee (2000)10, Social campus. Researchers have conducted studies on identity development of Carlone (2007)44 Integration engineering students, specifically. They found that three factors influence the development of an engineering identity, (1) how engineering is understood as a

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Foundations for Pedagogical Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University; Chanelle Pickens MLIS, CA, West Virginia University; Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia University; Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Mariam Jalalifard, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

of the curriculum and teaching from the instructor’s perspective. Seldin11focuses on assessing plan, procedures, preconditions, and products as elements of teachingevaluation. Stevenson and Kokkinn12 propose a method of evaluation of teaching using lists ofevaluative statements. Ramsden and Dodds13 recommend the use of generalized questions inevaluation of content (what should be conveyed to the student) and structure (teaching methods).Recognizing that “[c]ommunication and collaboration with faculty are increasingly important inthe development of both curriculum-integrated and stand-alone “just in time” library tutorials,”Appelt and Pendell14 employ faculty feedback on tutorial structure, discipline-specific content,and content integration

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Multidisciplinary Teamwork

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ada Hurst, University of Waterloo; Erin Jobidon, University of Waterloo; Andrea Prier, University of Waterloo; Taghi Khaniyev, University of Waterloo; Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Carol Hulls P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Jason Andrew Grove, The University of Waterloo; Samar Mohamed, University of Waterloo; Stephanie Joan Johnson M.Ed, University of Waterloo; Sanjeev Bedi P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

includes a series of five courses8.1.2 Description of workshop seriesAt the University of Waterloo, students have limited opportunities for acquiring formal trainingin working and communicating in teams. As part of the curriculum, students participate in aminimum of five four-month co-operative (co-op) work terms in industry. While on co-op,students may choose to take an elective professional development course on teamwork; however,we have found that actual student enrollment in this course has been very limited. Duringacademic terms, students have the option of enrolling in a student leadership program15 (thatencompasses teamwork skills), but, again, only a small portion of engineering students choose todo so. For a majority of students, a

Conference Session

Focus on the Classroom: Innovative Pedagogies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David I. Spang, Rowan College at Burlington County; Kathryn E. Strang, Rowan College at Burlington County

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

are often more difficult.Furthermore, continuous improvement efforts as a result of assessment, whether or not thedefined criteria for success have been met, often involve very detailed and specific adjustmentsto the curriculum and instructional delivery. However, several elements of an assessmentmethodology can be employed that are helpful in measuring student learning according to presetbenchmarks, when student learning is demonstrated in such environments. Important assessmentelements include a sound understanding of the relevant competencies to be gained, theformulation of descriptive outcome statements, the setting of realistic benchmarks, and theimplementation of repeatable measurement techniques. A feedback mechanism, for the purposeof

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Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

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Environmental Engineering

able to quickly learn how to use new instruments with capabilities designed to meet thespecific needs of an Environmental Engineering laboratory and only a small amount of class timewas spent explaining how to use the Virtual Instruments. In another study, to reinforce thelecture portion of the course and address the concerns over reflective experiences in cooperativeeducation opportunities in a mechanical engineering curriculum, Peters et al18 introducedmathworks® simulation exercises. The redesigned lab experiments provided a positiveexperience for the students while meeting the course objectives. This type of platform may behelpful to meet the objectives of distance education programs remotely which seems to be arecent trend with increasing

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Student Success III: Affect and Attitudes

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Charles Kim, Bucknell University; Erin Jablonski, Bucknell University

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Educational Research and Methods

arestarting to believe the causality of outcomes is slightly internal (18). Integrated regulation, theclosest to intrinsic motivation and therefore a highly self-directed type of extrinsic motivation(18) , refers to appreciating a goal or activity as important but still being motivated by externalreasons. In an educational setting, students high in integrated regulation would select and valuecourses related to their major but view them as a means to achieve a degree in a specificdiscipline or to acquire a particular job.In addition to a sense of autonomy and competence, students need to be interested in coursecontent and the problems they are trying to solve. Interest is another factor believed to facilitatelearning (13, 17). It has been broadly

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dawn Laux; David Sears; Paul Asunda, Purdue University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

criticized fornot focusing enough on creativity and even sometimes eroding it. Patterns of diminishing interestin engineering throughout secondary education suggest that further work needs to be done tounderstand the impact design activities might have on student attitudes. This is important even asyoung as middle school when students are forming self-perceptual beliefs and career interest.Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this correlational study was to examine middle schoolstudent design thinking and creative thinking changes following engagement in an engineeringdesign curriculum. Student self-efficacy, “beliefs in one’s capabilities to organize and executethe courses of action required to produce given attainments” is a necessary prerequisite