Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suresh Kumar Jayaraman, School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074; Jennifer Robinson Glenn, School of Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

way for students to interact with others and learn to work onreal-world problems as a team.1 Olsen et al., have elaborated on the evolution of interdisciplinarycurriculum strategies as a part of integrated design experience.2 Reeves et al., have discussedvarious student engagement techniques to multidisciplinary online engineering laboratories.3Interdisciplinary projects are important to develop communication and interpersonal skills instudents.4 ABET accreditation requires that students work in multidisciplinary teams.Online learning has received great visibility since its inception. It is an excellent way to providestudents with course content in multidiscipline classes. Online courses have experiencedincreased student enrollment from 10

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Laboratory Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julianne Vernon, University of Michigan; Deborah E. Goldberg, University of Michigan; John P. Wolfe, University of Michigan

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

HowardHughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to increase access to authentic research projects, includingcontributing to publishable research that moves science forward; using the scientific method ofhypothesis generation, testing, and interpretation; and participating in an intergenerationalresearch community (faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate students).Two gateway introductory laboratory courses were targeted; Biology and Chemistry thattogether enroll approximately 3500 students each year.The objectives of the project are to: 1. Create and implement a model to incorporate faculty-led research projects into introductory Chemistry and Biology laboratories. 2. Determine whether authentic research in introductory

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Mentoring, Advising, and Facilitating Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 IMPORTANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: EFFICACY AND STUDENT PERCEPTIONSAbstractUndergraduate research has emerged as a high-impact approach that can be used to enhancestudent engagement and to enrich student learning experiences.1 It is observed in the literaturethat undergraduate research can have an impact on student retention, and possibly attract womenand ethnic minorities to science-related disciplines while playing an important role in thedetermination of career paths for participating students.2, 3, 4 While there are multiple studies onthe impact of undergraduate research in social sciences and sciences, there is limited literature inthe engineering

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Pre-college Programs for Women

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division, Women in Engineering

support for the belief that high schoolcontext is a crucial factor in determining future plans to pursue STEM.6,9 Currently, only 13% ofhigh school females express interest in STEM,16 and only 1%-4% express interest inengineering,8 but the gender gap can be reduced by 25% or more in schools which support girls’interests in STEM.9 Further, it has been shown that outreach programs targeting certain factorshave been effective for the recruitment of women to STEM.7 In literature, attempts to identify factors influencing recruitment and retention of women inSTEM have converged to several themes. The first major issue is that of actual versus perceivedability in STEM. Although mathematical abilities are now roughly equal for male and femalestudents

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University - Addison; Aminul Karim, Higher Educational Consultant

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Engineering Technology

matter; information technology skills; publication oftechnical papers and textbooks; participation in technical seminars, workshops, andconferences; and professional organization activities. Faculty professional developmentactivities and currency play a critical role in promoting student learning and success.Especially for non-research institutions that offer technology driven programs, one of themost important factors determining student motivation for learning and success is thetechnical currency of faculty members.1 The topic of faculty technical currency and itsimpact on student learning, is a new area of investigation, and not much is available inthe literature.Accreditation bodies such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen E. Frempong, State University of New York - Canton

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

III (required) 4 Math 351 Discrete Mathematics 3 Math 361 Linear Algebra 3 Math 371 Graph Theory 3 Math 341 Statistics II 3Figure (A) below shows the Bachelor of Electrical EngineeringTechnology curriculum. Semester (1) Fall Course Course Title Credi Number ts ENGL 101 Expository Writing 3 MATH 123 Pre-Calculus 4 SOET 116 Introduction to CAD and Design 2 ENGS 101 Introduction to Engineering 2 ELEC 101 Electric Circuits I 3 ELEC 109 Electric Circuits I Lab

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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

Authors

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

assessed through a nine item measure; iSTEM perceptions. Participants respondedto a nine-item iSTEM scale developed and validated by the authors in a previous study, tomeasure student perceptions of the interconnections between mathematics, science, andengineering; and STEM clubs. Participants responded “Yes” (1) or “No” (0) to the questionregarding their involvement in extracurricular STEM club.Hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) was used in this analysis because it distinguishes variabilityin scores at the student-level (i.e., level-1) from variability in scores at the classroom level (i.e.,level-2), which results in correctly estimating standard error. Therefore, HLM was used toconduct multilevel-paired sample t-tests. Further, all analyses were

Conference Session

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

…and work diligently over time to gain scienceknowledge and related skills and experiences.” Storm and Wei6 also emphasize that a sciencelibrarian must understand the “methods, culture, and language of science.” Beck and Callison3find that science librarians must 1) know the terminology/language of relevant scientific fields,2) comprehend the flow of scientific literature, and 3) have credibility with faculty.Mentorship also plays an important role in training a new STEM librarian. Beck and Callison3find that the mentor plays an important role in the development of a science librarian.Henshilwood, et al. 7 describe their mentorship program which include subject specific databases,mastering core functions, and creating deliverable products

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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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Juan David Ortega, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin - Purdue University, West Lafayette; S. Zahra Atiq, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

Major? A Qualitative Study of Values and Expectations    1. Introduction    Decision making is a complex phenomenon which has been studied by researchers in variousfields like sociology, psychology, and neurology1. In STEM education, student decision makingis often linked to persistence. Hence, theories like the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)2,3 andMotivation theory4 are often employed to investigate students’ decision to enroll in a certainmajor. Such studies repeatedly discuss ideas like interest, values, and expectations as factors thatdrive student decision making process.Bandura classifies expectations into performance (self-efficacy) and outcome expectations2. Inturn, outcome expectations comprise anticipation of physical (e.g. monetary

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Information and Network Security

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pat Smith, Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts

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Computing & Information Technology

Systems he worked with Cisco customers designing and deploying core Internet designs and technologies. In 2005 Mr. Smith earned a master’s degree in Computer Science from Colorado State and 1 year later left industry to teach engineering at Oklahoma Christian University. Mr. Smith’s emphasis is in first year student success, mentoring young engineers, and data communications. He consistently scores well in student feedback and enjoys regular strong relationships with his students and classes. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Developing an Android-based Layer 3 Switch as a senior projectAbstractA project-based course has been designed with a goal of developing an in-depth

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

learn more effectively when the theory is applied in a practicalproblem. Based on this, the introduction of GR&R was largely done in a laboratory session. Theconcept of GR&R being a methodology for analyzing measurement systems was first discussedbriefly in a lecture. The laboratory exercise was to use digital multimeters to measure theresistances of ten resistors with the same nominal resistance value. Students were divided intoteams to take turns to measure the resistances. After the data were taken, there were severaloptions for analysis of the data: 1. Using Minitab software 2. Using free online program written in Excel, such as the one developed by QIMacros22 3. Developing an Excel program by the students following an example

Conference Session

Classroom Practice II: Technology - and Game-Based Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilo Vieira, Purdue University; Anindya Roy, Johns Hopkins University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael L. Falk, Johns Hopkins University; Michael J. Reese Jr., Johns Hopkins University

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Educational Research and Methods

computational science and engineering (e.g.,programming) can be difficult to learn. This study explores potential pedagogical strategies forthe implementation of worked-examples in the context of computational science and engineeringeducation. Students’ self-explanations of a worked-example are collected as in-code comments,and analyzed to identify effective self-explanation strategies. The results from this study suggestthat students’ in-code comments: (1) can be used to elicit self-explanations and engage studentsin exploring the worked-example; and (2) show differences that can be used to identify the self-explanation effect.Background and Motivation Several reports have suggested that there are not enough professionals with theappropriate

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Learning Within Engineering Design Graphics II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luz Adriana Amaya-Bower, Central Connecticut State University; Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

format and also used the tutorial videos. In both cases, access tothe tutorial videos has significantly improved the experience of the students in the class.Regarding student performance, the students in the flipped classroom had much greater changesin performance relative to those in the standard classroom.1 IntroductionToday there are hundreds of different CAD software programs used across multiple disciplines.The possibilities for design, manufacturing, and analysis are limitless. Engineering students aregenerally exposed to at least one CAD software as part of their core curriculum. At thisinstitution, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology students are introduced to 3DCAD in a 200-level class. The historical format of this

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Use of Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John E. Post P.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

summer terms provides the opportunity to repurpose laboratory spaceto support K-12 outreach activities. Additionally, most college faculty are on 9-month contractswhich provides the opportunity to engage in K-12 outreach during the summer. Finally, Prescottis located at an elevation of 5000 feet above sea level which makes for a temperate climate forengaging in summer activities as compared with the rest of the state of Arizona.In order to understand how this summer experience fits in as an outreach activity, it is worthreviewing the taxonomy of K-12 outreach approaches. Jeffers et al. argues that K-12 outreachapproaches can be grouped into one or more of the following categories1: 1. Develop classroom material including Web-based resources

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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

students were balancing an individual project with a team project, and afinal one at the end-of-semester when only a final team project remained. This three projectstructure, two individual and one team, allowed us to examine both the design experiences andteam effects on student self-efficacy.A wide number of self-efficacy gains suggest that students’ self-efficacy is positively affected byour senior design class. Patterns of self-efficacy gains indicate that there may be a time-dependent variable that affects the development of students’ self-efficacy. A higher number ofobserved self-efficacy gains between surveys 1 and 2 suggests that the steeper learning curveduring the first half of the course may allow for high gains in self-efficacy

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Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

experiments. By the end of thesemester, students have integrated them together to create a working micro-grid.IntroductionDespite being routinely identified by the National Academy of Engineering as the greatest engineeringachievement of the 20th century [1], academic support for and student enrollment in power engineeringeducational programs has not kept pace with other sub-disciplines of electrical engineering. This hasresulted in a national need for well qualified power engineering and engineering technology graduates[2]-[4]. Additionally, the technical skills required of power engineers is constantly evolving and nowinclude emerging topics such as smart grids, renewable and alternative energy sources, advanced energyefficiency and demand side

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Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

retain promisingstudents through graduation.1 Therefore, research exploring how students develop commitmentto engineering is of particular interest. This issue is especially important when considering thewidespread goal of increasing the diversity of engineering and promoting the success of diversestudent populations in this field. To better understand career commitment, this research paper explores the relationshipbetween students’ occupational values and their perceptions of engineering as a career field andhow this relationship impacts major commitment. Research has documented substantial sexdifferences in occupational values and interests, where women are more likely to prefercommunal or helping occupations while men are more likely

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Seung Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

studying new manufacturing processes and systems for a new discipline in GreenPlastics Manufacturing Technology (GPMT).1-4The primary goal of the NSF project (DUE-1044794) was to transform the exiting materials andmanufacturing curriculum to keep pace with advanced green technologies in the manufacturingand mechanical engineering technology programs (MMET) at Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT). We developed new educational approach and undergraduate teaching modules to promoteSTEM practice for Green Plastics Manufacturing Technology (GPMT) within foundationalcourses in materials and manufacturing education for the MMET programs.The GPMT approaches, which were based on the findings and results in the evidence-basedpedagogy, were applied to

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Johannes Strobel, University of Missouri

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

) is one of the pathways to achieve the STEM endorsement (next to Mathematics, Scienceand Computer Science). The goal for House Bill 5 is to provide students with earlier exposure toa coherent course sequence and to increase preparedness and sustain interest in STEM careers.Given the increase in messaging on the value of STEM, we don't know how well the message isacted upon by high school students and as we barely understand students’ choices before theendorsement requirement, we need to set a baseline. Therefore, this study attempts to set out thebaseline through analyses of trends in several years of CTE-STEM course enrollment in TX priorto House Bill 5.We chose to focus on the CTE-STEM pathway out of two reasons: (1) The CTE-STEM

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Solid and Structural Mechanics in Aerospace Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Michael C. Loui, Purdue University - West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Aerospace

academic performance (dependentvariables), we performed an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) on the experimental data,controlling for student attributes. We found that the attendance and interaction between SAT-Math and attendance were the two terms that influenced the homework scores the most.IntroductionIn courses in science and engineering, ancillary learning opportunities outside the classroom cantake different forms. Currently, two popular ancillary approaches are peer-led team learning(PLTL) and supplemental instruction (SI). In a PLTL session, students solve problems as agroup that is led by a peer leader who is not normally a subject matter expert (SME), whereas anSI session is led by an SME.1 In both types of sessions, students learn how to

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Learning and Engagement

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, Tuskegee University; John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

is weak, they struggle to relate to new concepts taught in theclassrooms. This is a progressive process as the new concepts they learn one day might be thepre-requisite for a later concept in the same course or later in a higher-level course. In order tounderstand this, the following research questions are investigated. (1) Do pre-requisite concepts (from a pre-requisite course) play any role in a student’s understanding of a new concept? (2) Within the same course, how well do our students make connections between the related concepts? (3) To what extent can students learn a higher-level engineering concept without a proper understanding of mathematical concepts (both basic and advanced)? (4) How well can our

Conference Session

Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; William Juhling McClung, Pitt County Robotics; Tijjani Mohammed, East Carolina University; David M. White, East Carolina University; Merwan B Mehta, East Carolina University; Jimmy Bill Linn, East Carolina University; Tamer Omar, East Carolina University

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Community Engagement Division

year of AMIA (a work in progress) and details thebackground and motivation of the academy. Goals, educational components, community partnersand process implemented in year one of the AMIA is discussed. Interim assessment results,success, and lessons learned based on feedback of the participants is covered. Conclusions andnext steps for AMIA year 2016 are discussed. This is work in progress paper and authors plan tofollow up with detailed assessment results in year two of this academy.Background and MotivationFunded through a $1.25 million 3 year grant 1, 2,4, the first phase of the AMIA brought togethercommunity comprising of middle school students and teachers, technology and engineeringstudents, and university professors and administrators

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Subjects in 3D Printing and ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex C Kanu, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Caleb Hale, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Patrick O'Neal Piper, Ivy Tech Community College

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

properties could be determined using testing procedures described inthe American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. One such standard isdesignated D-638-14, titled “Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics,” whichstates that “test specimens shall be prepared by machining operations, or die cutting, frommaterials in sheet, plate, slab, or similar form. Specimens can also be prepared by molding thematerial to be tested.” Missing from the list of test specimen preparation methods are 3D-pritingtechniques. In this study, students prepared test specimens of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene(ABS) plastic material by 3D-printing according to ASTM D638 Type 1 specimenspecifications. These test specimens were compared to

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2B: Strategies for Writing and Communication Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendi M. Kappers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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First-Year Programs

of a perceived social elementinclusion, (b) changes in learning from the perspective of the reviewer rather than the receiver offeedback, and (c) improvement in perceived information literacy. Additionally, this researchexamines Canvas attributes as identified by Sondergaard & Mulder(1) (2012) of (a) Automation,(b) Simplicity, (c) Customizability, and (d) Accessibility, which support statements from theliterature that indicate a lack of investigation of more modern peer review tools. Survey results,both qualitative and quantitative, were analyzed across three different peer-reviewed assignmentsfor this examination. Of the 91 respondents, representing a 32% response rate, descriptiveanalysis revealed themes ranging from Changes in Student

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javaid S. Siddiqi, Lone Star College; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

Meet and greet students. Introduction 1 Class introduction of students and instructor Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Define the terms fluid power, (Lab) hydraulic System and Pneumatics.. Explain the functions of fluid power Different types of fluid power systems. systems. (Lab) Identify the basic structure of fluid power systems. Identify and explain the design and

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Innovations in Curriculum and Course Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

map ABET student outcomes and supervisor surveymetrics. The correlation between the outcomes and expectations of employers will be determinedand gaged based on the data collected over a span of few years.IntroductionThis Engineering Department offers three different internships through ENGR 4900 (3 credits),ENGR 4901 (1 credit), and ENGR 4902 (2 credits) Engineering Practice courses. A student hasto take either ENGR 4900 or a combination of ENGR 4901 and 4902. This is not a very commonoccurrence, usually internship is an optional element of the curriculum1,2,3. Student’s choice isusually determined by the flat tuition threshold of 18 credits per semester. For example, if thestudent has 1 credit space in their schedule or registered for 17

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany L. Hesser, University of New Haven; Stefanie R. Bunyea, MacDermid Enthone

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

toconduct research while integrating theory, knowledge and skills to develop a solution to adefined problem.1 Engineering instruction integrates well into problem based learning, allowingstudents real world problem solving experience in a classroom setting. It has been utilized inmaterials courses to examine material strengths and in mechanical engineering courses toexamine system behavior and fluid dynamics.2,3 It has been utilized in chemistry instrumentationlaboratories built around medical case analysis of drug analysis and quality controls inbreweries.4 With its increasing use, students have benefit from the engaging scenarios, wherelearning gains have been found to be twice that of a traditional classroom setting.5    In addition to problem

Conference Session

Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Robin Sacks, University of Toronto; Mike Klassen, Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

development activities with anindustry focus were most effective. We conclude the paper by identifying practical andtheoretical implications for engineering educators, student life professionals, engineering deansand student engagement researchers.Context: Engineering leadership education reformNorth American faculties of engineering have been encouraged by national academies andaccreditation boards to integrate leadership development into their programing since the mid2000s 1-6. The US-based National Academy of Engineering (NAE) published a call for educationreform in 2004—The Engineer of 2020, which encouraged engineering educators to complementtheir strong technical curricula with professional skills development 4. Five years later,Engineers

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Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee Oz, Salt Lake Community College; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College; Brandon Lewis Walker; Christopher F. Thompson, Salt Lake Community College

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Graduate Studies

ability for efficient BTEXdegradation without requiring additional nutrients (e.g. glucose) for more than 1 year.” (Shim etal., 2002, p. 1) The ph-level remained neutral, indicating that conditions were stable and acid-intermediates were not forming. An additional buffer was not required during this process(Berenjian et al., 2012). As an alternative to the use of bacteria, Ahmed and Song (2011) testedthe yeast strain Candida tropicalis as a means of VOC elimination. Their results indicated that C.tropicalis is capable of removing gaseous toluene.When it comes to pursuing research in chemical engineering the student author (Aimee Oz)wants to focus on air quality and pollution control from being encouraged to read about VOCs.After she’s

Conference Session

Maker Spaces within the University

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Forest, Georgia Institute of Technology; Helena Hashemi Farzaneh, Institute of Product Development, Technical University of Munich; Julian Weinmann, Munich University of Technology; Udo Lindemann, Technical University of Munich

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Design in Engineering Education

enables hands-on learning in education:Prototypes unlock cognitive association mechanisms related to visualization, prior experience,and interpersonal communication in ways that favor iterative learning between peers in theproduct development community.1 For engineers, idea-generation and prototyping can becombined through hands-on activities.2 Makerspaces empower their users to develop, build andtest physical prototypes. A prototype serves as a milestone and can be used in various stages ofthe development process to improve communication and learning within a group or organization.It is also an important part of project-centered education and relevant for engineering education.Fisher3 states that makerspaces “fill a variety of needs within an