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Research on Diversification, Inclusion, and Empathy II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin L Hess, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

sequentially throughout astudent’s academic career and which researchers can use as a guide for exploring thedevelopment of empathy among engineering students. However, before we do this, we first mustconceptualize this multi-faceted and complex phenomenon.2. What is Empathy?Empathy is a nuanced phenomenon. It has been labeled as a construct, ability, skill, disposition,intellectual virtue, and much more. According to Batson,15 there are eight distinct concepts thatscholars have called empathy, each of which merits distinction. Batson described the first ofthese concepts as “knowing another person’s internal state, including his or her thoughts orfeelings.” The emphasis on knowing another’s mind is akin to what some scholars have called“empathic

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Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Chitra N. Javdekar, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Marina Bograd

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #14609Transforming Liberal Arts Graduates to Advanced Manufacturing Careers:The First CohortDr. Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University Ibrahim Zaid is a professor of mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering at Northeastern Uni- versity. He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Akron. Zeid has an international background. He received his B.S. (with highest honor) and M.S. from Cairo University in Egypt. He has received var- ious honors and awards both in Egypt and the United States. He is the recipient of both the Northeastern Excellence in Teaching Award and the SAE Ralph R. Teetor

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Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Two Year College Division

sequence of courses in electromag- netics. He has presented at numerous local, regional, and national conferences and also internationally on telecommunications and wireless topics and on the status of the education of electronics technicians at the two-year college level. His current interests are: the development of novel and innovative systems- level approaches to the education of technicians, applications of the emerging field of wired and wireless networked embedded controllers and sensor/actuator networks, and cyber-physical system applications in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Teaching the Internet of Things

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Student Success III: Affect and Attitudes

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey Marie Williamson, James Madison University; Mariafé Taeví Panizo, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Robin D. Anderson, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

interdisciplinary research with the goal of improving engineering programs at the undergraduate level. Her research interests include cognitive theories, memory, problem solving, theories of the mind, and the role of identity and motivation in education.Mariaf´e Taev´ı Panizo, James Madison University Mariaf´e Panizo is a first year graduate student in JMU’s Graduate Psychology Doctoral program. She has been working on engineering education research projects for two and a half years, focusing on non- cognitive factors that impact engineering student academic success.Dr. Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University Olga Pierrakos is a Founding Faculty and Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison

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Social Responsibility and Social Justice I: Pedagogical Perspectives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

broaden the appeal of engineering educationto a wider range of gender and ethnic categories. 8 These activities seek to engage students incritical thinking processes while simultaneously achieving a greater sense of civic and socialresponsibility. However, depending on the approach there are inherent technical, cultural andpolitical limitations which can privilege students and teachers at the expense of the communitiesbeing served. 9 With that in mind, we note that analysis of practices such as service learning showpositive effects on students’ attitudes, social behavior, and academic performance. 10 As such,finding the most effective means by which these topics and pedagogical approaches can beintegrated into the engineering curriculum has the

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Engineering Physics Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christos Zahopoulos PhD, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

to move with aconstant speed! Of course, the role, even the existence, of friction is not obvious. It is, therefore,no surprise that all of us get these laws wrong until we take physics in school. But, as experienceand research on “How people Learn” shows, it is not easy to change someone’s mind. Therefore,despite the fact that we study these laws, known as Newton’s laws of Motion, for many years,students fall back to their intuitive (Aristotelian) understanding of them.This year, the author started teaching a somewhat unique course called “Scientific Foundationsof Engineering,” to graduate engineering students with at least three years of work experiencewho are enrolled in The Gordon Engineering Leadership Program at Northeastern

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Assessing Literacies in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University; Laura E Sullivan-Green, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. The Biomedical Engineering and Software Engineering programs are preparing for accreditation in the next review cycle. Also, a special interdisciplinary General Engineering program is offered that is not accredited. At SJSU, BS Engineering programs are treated as accredited, since all programs are designed with assessment and accreditation in mind. Rationalization for the Course Sequence: The 120 Unit Plan Discussions of reduction in units to earn a baccalaureate degree have occurred within the California State University (CSU) system since the 1990’s. Much progress was made to reduce programs in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. By 2008 approximately 81% of degree programs met the 120-unit

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Cindy M Walker, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Luciana Cancado, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Dian Mitrayani , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

average engineering and computer science students. Asnoted, the faculty input indicated that some consideration of the development of self-sufficiencyis necessary in the definition. In addition, the greater importance placed by faculty and industryon teamwork indicates that that should be considered of greater importance than independentwork. With these factors in mind, the definition of a successful URE for average engineeringstudents is now proposed as follows.The goals for a successful URE for average engineering students are1) The URE should develop applied engineering, problem solving, and critical thinking skills ofthe students to help prepare them for a career as an engineer, likely in industry.2) The URE should improve the communication

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Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Stephanie Hladik, University of Calgary; Marcela P Rodriguez, University of Calgary; Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary; Lynne Gradon Cowe Falls P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

immensenumber of activities and university ethics regulations, only a few case study examples aredescribed here.Leadership in Cross-Disciplinary GroupsUndergraduate Music Society: In 2008, a group of like-minded undergraduate students withclassical music training sought to establish a music society specifically for engineering studentsto support the education and awareness around acoustical and noise engineering. This grouprequested financial support to purchase musical instruments that could be used by anyengineering student without access to their own instruments, either due to residence livingarrangements or cost, which would also be used in scientific demonstrations and related lecturesregarding the physics of music. After being successfully funded

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Galina Burylina, Kazan National Research Technological University; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Julia Ziyatdinova; Dilbar Sultanova

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #17396Approaches to Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development at an Engi-neering UniversityMrs. Galina Burylina, Kazan National Research Technological UniversityDr. Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University - West Lafayette Dr. Sanger is a professor in the School of Engineering Technology in the College of Technology of Purdue University. His focus and passion is real world, industry based, senior capstone experiences both domes- tically and internationally. He has successfully developed this area at Purdue and at Western Carolina University. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. Sanger had a successful 30 year

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sahid Linés Rosado Lausell, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kevin Pitts, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jana Sebestik, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; George Reese, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Adam Poetzel, University of Illinois

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #16608Pre-College Science and Engineering for Inner-City Middle School StudentsMrs. Sahid Lin´es Rosado Lausell, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Sahid Rosado Lausell is the Outreach Coordinator for the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the Univer- sity of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez, and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from UIUC. She is currently working on her second master’s in Curriculum and Instruction at UIUC, and working towards a Secondary Education - Mathematics Teaching Licensure. She has been

Conference Session

Expanding the Perspectives of Underrepresentation in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martina V. Svyantek, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #15596Missing from the Classroom: Current Representations of Disability in Engi-neering EducationMs. Martina V. Svyantek, Virginia Tech Martina Svyantek is a doctoral student at Virginia Tech working towards an iPhD. Her doctoral research will investigate how disability is discussed, portrayed, and institutionalized within academia. Her undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering comes from Auburn University (2011). This undergradu- ate degree will be complemented with further work towards a Masters of Science degree from the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Virginia Tech, developing K-12 outreach

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Strategies Beyond the Classroom to Tackle Gender Issues

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Ruth A Childs, University of Toronto; Aimy Bazylak, University of Toronto

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Women in Engineering

phrases that come to mind when you hear Engineer? Be honest and don’t over think it.”In an effort to identify if differing secondary student perceptions were a factor in the largediscrepancy in female enrollment between disciplines, this question was repeated three times, butwith Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and Civil Engineer specified. For example,“What are the first three descriptive words or phrases that come to mind when you hearMechanical Engineer? Be honest and don’t over think it.” These three disciplines were selectedbecause they are three of the original, long-standing, engineering disciplines with vastly differentfemale enrollments. Chemical engineering had high female enrollment, mechanical engineeringhad low enrollment

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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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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Luiz Fernando Capretz P.E., Western University

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #14994Why a Testing Career is Not the First Choice of EngineersDr. Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University Dr Pradeep Waychal is a founder trustee and the chair of Guruji Education Foundation that provides holistic support to the education of underprivileged students and operates on funding from friends. The foundation has recently extended its work in diverse areas such as research in engineering education, youth employability and teaching computer science to adolescents. Earlier, Dr Waychal has worked at Patni Computer Systems for 20 years in various positions including the head of innovations, NMIMS as

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Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Agustin Irizarry-Rivera P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Cecilio Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico-INESI; Marla D. Perez-Lugo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayguez Campus

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Executive Committee of ITEAS. Dr. O’Neill (ITEAS first Director) and Dr. Irizarry are engineering professors; Dr. Pérez and Dr. Ortiz are social science professors that have been ITEAS leaders on public policy. Their capacity building work has proven to be essential in the emergence of engineers as policy entrepreneurs from ITEAS. ITEAS research efforts in sustainability concentrate on how to effectively influence the current energy policy regime to promote the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources. ITEAS argues that a decision making process based on the principles of sustainability must be designed, operationalized and maintained with the local context in mind. Immersed inside the federal intergovernmental framework, Puerto Rico

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Potpourri: Various Issues and Topics in Graduate Studies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ekembu Kevin Tanyi, Norfolk State University; IRVING K CASHWELL Jr, Norfolk State University; Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

K CASHWELL Jr, Norfolk State University Irving Cashwell Jr. was born and raised in Chesapeake VA. His introduction into electronics engineer- ing originated in HS via an electronics coarse at Indian River highs School while playing sports year round; basketball volleyball and tennis. Irving began his college career close to his family at Norfolk State University (NSU) obtaining an undergraduate and master’s degree in Electronics Engineering while also focusing on becoming better in mind, body and spirt. He enjoys sharing his unique perspective of life through the art of photography. Irving’s master’s work at Norfolk state university, under Aswini Pradhan, focused on high-k dielectrics, high electron mobility

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tobias Haertel, TU Dortmund University; Claudius Terkowsky, TU Dortmund University; Dominik May, TU Dortmund University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Afirst step is to ask students to repeat task 2, “Do something unusual”, themselves regularly, andusing each pass to go one small step further.ConclusionWhy was it worth thinking about creativity and entrepreneurship in engineering education? Theexperience made by using the learning scenario “Shark Tank” confirms what was written before:To some extend, students can learn to become creative or an entrepreneur. But there are aspectsof both entities that cannot be learned by applying a straightforward learning path under the timeregime engineering education offers, such as courage, non-conformity, openness etc. It isimportant to have these insights in mind, if all the prominent statements about the need ofengineers who change (or even maybe save

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut; Sally M. Reis, University of Connecticut; Joseph S. Renzulli, University of Connecticut; James C Kaufman, University of Connecticut

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #17281Unique Potential and Challenges of Students with ADHD in Engineering Pro-gramsDr. Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut Dr. Arash E. Zaghi received his PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, where he worked on the seismic behavior of novel bridge column and connection details. After graduating, he stayed with UNR as a Research Scientist to overlook two major research projects involving system-level shake table experiments. In 2011, Dr. Zaghi joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering at University of Connecticut as an Assistant Professor. His research

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session III: Collaboration

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Duncan J Bremner, University of Glasgow; Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow; Yangyang Liu, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; Xingang Liu, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #15921Creating a University-Industry Advisory Board for a Joint Engineering SchoolDr. Duncan J Bremner, University of Glasgow Dr Duncan Bremner has over 30 years in the semiconductor industry and has held operational and strategic executive roles in product development and technology planning within leading organisations such as National Semiconductor and The Intel Corporation. Duncan is presently employed by the University of Glasgow’s School of Engineering working with both academic staff and industry partners to develop collaborative projects. He is also responsible for the development and delivery of 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

Paper ID #17202Enhancing Software Engineering Curricula By Incorporating Open, Data-Driven Planning MethodsMr. John (Lalit) Jagtiani, University of Bridgeport Mr. Lalit (John) Jagtiani is currently a Ph.D. candidate focused on Technology Management at the Uni- versity of Bridgeport, School of Engineering. His research interests include software technology manage- ment, software metrics, technology change management, and technology risk management. Mr.Jagtiani has 25+ years of industry experience with technology management and strategic business solutions. He currently serves as a consultant to several organizations and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward W. Davis, Auburn University; Joni M Lakin, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University; Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

://innovationfootprints.com/industry-study-nanotechnology/ (accessed January 30, 2016.(9) NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering. http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/.(10) Design Of Learning Environments. In How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., R., C. R., Eds., 2000; pp 129-154.  (11) Capobianco, B. M.; Yu, J. H. Using the construct of care to frame engineering as a caring profession toward promoting young girls' participation. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering 2014, 20.(12) Krapp, A. Interest, motivation and learning: An educational-psychological perspective. European Journal of Psychology of Education 1999

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Innovative Graduate Programs and Methods, Developing Master's & Ph.D. Programs and Graduate Teaching Assistants

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Karly Anne Danhausen, Middle Tennessee State University; Chelsea Rae Nihill, Middle Tennessee State University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #14573Professional Science Graduate Program Revolutionizes the Educational Ex-perience of EngineersDr. Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees 10 departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also the current Director for the Masters of Science in Professional Science program and a professor of engineering technology at MTSU. Foroudastan received his B.S. in civil engineering, his M.S. in civil engineering, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Tennessee

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Design and Design Chanllenges

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James B. Riggs, Texas Tech University

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First-Year Programs

is also helpful for first-year students to understand the methods by whichengineering results are communicated to co-workers, management or the general public:graphs and charts, drawings and diagrams, written communications and oralpresentations. Some general guidelines can be quite useful (e.g., keep in mind theintended audience and their background and knowledge) without having to undertake thecomplete instruction of the students in these modes of communication.CONCLUSIONS It is my thesis in this paper that first-year engineering students should be exposedto a general structure of how engineering is applied by focusing on the general conceptswithout going into a great deal of detail by relying on examples that use high schoolphysics

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Engineering Physics Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Franz J Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #15473Undergraduate Research in Science as an Elective Course for EngineersDr. James O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an associate professor of Physics at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. James is currently pursuing educational pedagogies in engineering education through game-ification of education and the design of competitive table top games which engage students in an exciting atmo- sphere to help facilitate learning of essential physics concepts. Aside from a love of gaming and its role in education, James is also the Vice President of the International

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First-Year Issues in ECE Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Girma Tewolde, Kettering University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #16948Innovative Course Modules for Introducing ECE to Engineering FreshmenDr. Girma Tewolde, Kettering University Girma S. Tewolde received the B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the M.Eng.Sc. degree from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Aus- tralia, and the Ph.D. Degree in Systems Engineering from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. Dr. Tewolde is currently an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering in the Electrical and Computer En- gineering Department of Kettering University, Flint, MI. His areas of interest are in Embedded Systems

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Developing an Academic Framework Supportive of our Military Veterans

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Blake Stringer, Kent State University, Kent; Maureen McFarland, Kent State University, Kent

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

alsoimportant to keep in mind the resources and mechanisms that the veterans themselves bring tothe academic environment. Brawner, et. al.[4], provides a discussion of the assets of studentveterans to the academic environment, as well as some of the challenges of student veterans inthe classroom. Student veteran assets include determination, motivation, flexibility, and workethic. Their challenges include balancing family and academic requirements, working in a less-structured environment, dealing with service-related disabilities, and seeking assistance whenneeded.A recent report provided university data of four engineering institutions. Out of approximately18,000 engineering students across these universities, only 180 or 1% are veterans receiving

Conference Session

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

Paper ID #15028A Review of the Literature Relevant to Engineering IdentityAnita D. Patrick, University of Texas, Austin Anita Patrick is a STEM Education doctoral student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and College of Liberal Arts at UT Austin’s Population Research Center. She received her BS in Bioengineering from Clemson University where she tutored undergraduate mathemat- ics and science courses, and mentored undergraduate engineering majors. Prior to coming to UT, she independently tutored K12 and undergraduate mathematics and science. Her research interests include

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Tips of the Trade: Best Practices, Expanded Advice, and Strategies for Implementable Course Improvement

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Thomas Quigley, University of Washington; Mania Orand, Human Centered Design and Engineering ; Kathryn Elizabeth Shroyer, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators

 many punctuation and grammar errors. [e.g. Arizona State University FG10, Highline College FG08, Rose­Hulman Institute of Technology FG01]   2d. Acknowledge students’ varying preparation for reflection At times, students in engineering classes may not be prepared for reflection because the idea of reflection may be new to them, or they may not be expecting to reflect in this context. It is important to be mindful that where the students are coming from and how this can influence their responses to reflection because individual students react differently. It is also important to  9 acknowledge that not everyone is going to enjoy engaging in

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Student-led Research on Engineering Education - Quantitative Methodologies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaclyn Kuspiel Murray, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Student

Paper ID #15814An Analysis of First-Year Engineering Majors’ Spatial SkillJaclyn Kuspiel Murray, University of Georgia Jaclyn Kuspiel Murray is currently a research scientist at Georgia Institute of Technology in the depart- ment of biomedical engineering. In May of 2016 she graduated with a doctorate of philosophy in science education from The University of Georgia. She earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineer- ing from Georgia Institute of Technology and a master of science in biomedical engineering from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and The University of Memphis. After a brief career in

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STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Aerospace

service. This paper will share the lessons learned that apply to evaluating STEMpedagogy and STEM programs that use nontraditional approaches and assessments. Therefore,this paper is a case study that provides a rich description of the processes involved in thedevelopment of an evaluation of this rocket project.Evaluation of SystemsGo’s Rocket Project: The SystemsGo Effect The following is a summary of the evaluation taken from the annual report2. Beginningwith the end in mind, this summary is the result of our evaluation effort. SystemsGo is a programthat helps students acquire 21st Century science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) workforce skills. What follows is a brief summary of findings, conclusions andrecommendations