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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Gong, Temple University; Saroj K Biswas, Temple University; Li Bai, Temple University; Brian P. Butz, Temple University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

@temple.edu.Dr. Saroj K Biswas, Temple University Saroj Biswas is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University specializing in electrical machines and power systems, multimedia tutoring, and control and optimization of dynamic systems. He has been the principle investigator of a project for the development of an intelligent tutoring shell that allows instructors create their own web-based tutoring system. His current research focuses on security of cyber-physical systems based on multiagent framework with applications to the power grid, and the integration of an intelligent virtual laboratory environment in curriculum. He is an associate editor of Dynamics of Continuous, Discrete and Impulsive

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Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, University of Denver; Nathan Barry, University of Nebraska - Kearney

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Construction

activities, and desirerandom access. Today’s students want to be challenged to reach their own conclusions, and needpractical applications in real-world contexts12. Traditionally, learning in an institutional settinghas taken place in a classroom, but this is starting to change with the increased use oftechnology2.In an effort to enhance the quality of educational experiences for 21st-century learners, educatorshave started to adopt a blended learning approach. Numerous models of blended learning aredesigned to integrate both face-to-face and online learning in order to recapture the traditionalvalues of higher education, while also meeting the demands and needs of the 21st century8.Classes are beginning to transfer from an in-class setting to a

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Student Success I: Interventions and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ben Pelleg, Drexel University; Kristin Imhoff, Drexel University ; Kevin Ayers, Drexel University; Philipp A. Boettcher

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #14839Utilization of an Engineering Peer Tutoring Center for Undergraduate Stu-dentsDr. Ben Pelleg, Drexel University Dr. Ben Pelleg is an Assistant Teaching professor for the engineering core curriculum department at Drexel University. He earned a B.S. degree in applied and engineering physics from Cornell University in 2008 and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University in 2014.Miss Kristin Imhoff, Drexel University Kristin Imhoff graduated from Drexel University with her Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering in 2009. She began her career at Drexel in 2009 as an academic advisor for the Mechanical

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Engineering Management: Project Management and Partnerships

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Angolia, East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

of competency ontools and techniques new engineering graduates need to “hit the ground running.” A review ofvarious student learning styles is undertaken and applied to the foundation theory of the KolbLearning Cycle to produce a balanced pedagogy containing an active learning component.Newly graduated engineers hired into manufacturing operations are often required to be projectmanagers, with the expectation that they demonstrate competency in appropriate practices ascalled for by the PMBOK and the EMBOK. These new hires bring tools and techniquestypically taught from text book curriculum mapped to the PMBOK and lecture based pedagogy.This pedagogy includes mathematical models which are generally presented without stressingconnections to

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Classroom Practice II: Technology - and Game-Based Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Christine Perkins, Texas A&M University; Gary T. Fry Ph.D., P.E., Texas A&M University; Carol L. Stuessy, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

, broader impacts associated with scientific and engineering research, and innovative curriculum design in STEM-related fields. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 An Earthquake Engineering Education Research Methodology for Game-Based LearningAbstractThe authors present a research paper about an innovative research and development (R&D)methodology for game-based learning to integrate engineering education and 21st centurylearning. Prior to game development, a literature review on gaming revealed a lack of systematicmethods for integrating research into design and implementation strategies of many game-basedlearning environments, much less one for

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Circuits & Systems Education II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Moscola, York College of Pennsylvania

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Electrical and Computer

small groups on specific parts ofthe project. For example, a group of 2 to 3 students could work on the schematic capture and PCBlayout portion of the project. Another small group of students could work on programming thetouchscreen LCD user interface. This reduces the total time required for the project. However, italso means that students only get part of the experience of designing a complete embeddedsystem.6 ConclusionsThis paper described a Bluetooth audio amplifier project that was completed by undergraduatecomputer engineering students in an embedded systems course at York College of Pennsylvania.The students had an opportunity to apply knowledge and practice many of the skills that theylearned earlier in the engineering curriculum

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Aero and Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Cardenas, Harvey Mudd College; R. Erik Spjut, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

addressed in the Resultssection.Figures 4 and 5 from 2008 show a great deal of quantization staircasing and the poor altituderesolution. The third and fifth columns of plots in Figure 6 are the sensor data from theaccelerometers and rate gyros from a 2008 flight. The plot in the third column on the third row isthe built-in accelerometer on the R-DAS. It shows severe quantization noise. The otheraccelerometer and rate gyro plots show much less stairstepping due to careful attention to scalingthe signals for the 10-bit ADC. The other plots on Figure 6 are axial position, velocity, androtation angle calculated by numerically integrating the data. While the curves are smoother, theoffset integration errors are unacceptably large. The flight reached an

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Software & Web-based Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Paul Hummel, Louisiana Tech University; Miguel Gates, Louisiana Tech University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #16014An Expanded Study to Assess the Effect of Online Homework on StudentLearning in a First Circuits CourseDr. Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Katie Evans is the Walter Koss Endowed Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics and the Academic Director of Mathematics and Statistics and Industrial Engineering programs. She is the Di- rector of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC) and the Director of Louisiana Tech’s Office for Women in Science and Engineering (OWISE). She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. in Mathematics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Her research

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon Wensel Bowers, Virginia Tech; Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

collaborative, inquiry-based instruction.Dr. Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech Jeremy V. Ernst is an Associate Professor of Integrative STEM Education at Virginia Tech and he is also the Associate Director for the School of Education/Office of Educational Research and Outreach. He is also a Fellow of the Institute for Creativity Arts and Technology at Virginia Tech. Jeremy specializes in research focused on dynamic intervention means for STEM education students categorized as at-risk of dropping out of school. He also has curriculum research and development experiences in technology, engineering, and design education.Dr. Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University Aaron C. Clark is a Professor of Technology, Design, and

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal S. Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Joshua M. Coriell, Cyber Innovation Center; Sara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

at Louisiana Tech. During her time as an undergraduate, she served as a tutor for the mathematics department at Louisiana College. In 2015 she earned her Masters of Math- ematics and Statistics from Louisiana Tech. Currently, she is performing research in the area of mathe- matics education exploring the connection between high school ACT mathematics scores and freshmen mathematic/engineering class grades. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Logic Gates www.NICERC.orgBuilding Circuits with Logic Gates to DemonstrateMathematical Logic (P12 Resource Exchange)The National Integrated Cyber

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #15164Building Tensegrity Structures to Explore Interactions Between Tension andCompression (P12 Resource Exchange)Prof. Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College Vicki V. May, Ph.D., P.E. is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College. Her research focuses on engineering education and K-12 outreach. She teaches courses in solid mechanics, structural analysis, and integrated design at Dartmouth. Prior to relocating to the east coast, Professor May was an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. c American

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #16259Middle Grades STEM Innovation and Design Courses: From Data to Design(P12 Resource Exchange)Mr. Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology After 14 years in the middle and high school math and engineering classroom where Mr. Rosen was working on the integration of engineering and robotics into the teaching of the core curricula classrooms. He has now been at Georgia Tech’s CEISMC for the past 8 years working on curriculum development and research on authentic STEM instruction and directing the state’s FIRST LEGO League competi- tion program. Mr. Rosen has authored or co-authored papers and book

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #14966P12 Resource Exchange – Electronics of Everyday ThingsDr. Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Jacquelyn K. Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison Uni- versity. She has eight years of diversified engineering design experience, both in academia and industry, and has experienced engineering design in a range of contexts, including product design, bio-inspired de- sign, electrical and control system design, manufacturing system design, and design for the factory floor. Dr. Nagel earned her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Oregon State University and

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Sebestik, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Samantha Lindgren, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

connect their work to educators, consumers, and students. She is author of curriculum modules in computer science, mathematics, and science including, Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch and The Power of the Wind, published as part of the National 4-H STEM Initiative.Samantha Lindgren, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Samantha Lindgren is the Coordinator of STEM Teacher Development at The Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) in the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A former Physics and Environmental Science teacher, she now writes STEM cur- riculum that integrates engineering into science curriculum. She has presented at

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

reported. Eleven research groups from the Functional Materials andManufacturing Institute (FMMI) at the University of South Florida and sixteen STEM educatorsat various levels, including in-service high school teachers, community college faculty members,and pre-service teachers, have participated in this research experience over the first two years.The location of this RET site in the highly-equipped and instrumented FMMI, along with itsfocus on a single interdisciplinary research area, allowed participants to make substantialprogress in functional materials research and curriculum development. Implementation of thesite resulted in (a) facilitation of teachers’ research progress and lesson plan development viainterrelated activities including an

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Out-of-school-time Engineering: Implications for Underrepresented Students

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University; Kerrie Pieloch, Suffolk University; Emily Shamieh, Latino-STEM Alliance

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, 8, 9, 10 but that funding issues and a lack oftrained personnel can be a problem11. It was also recommended that parents of these students begiven support to motivate their children to pursue higher education12. In Boston, NortheasternUniversity and Boston Public Schools partnered to integrate a robotics curriculum into BostonPublic Schools13. In Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania and the School District ofPhiladelphia established a similar partnership to increase student performance in roboticscompetitions14. None of these robotics programs though were geared only toward students ofcolor and this shortcoming may be critical-- studies have shown that role models and a sense ofcommunity are key for success of minority students15, 16

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Best of Computers in Education Division

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osman Yasar, The College at Brockport - SUNY; Peter Veronesi, The College at Brockport - SUNY; Jose Maliekal, The College at Brockport, SUNY; Leigh J Little, The College at Brockport - SUNY; Sounthone E Vattana, The College at Brockport - SUNY; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University

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Computers in Education

to frequent changes in available tools, challenges mightnever go away as far as transferring curriculum inventories and PD content to new circumstances.Furthermore, teaching with technology often requires customization and the needed technologies must beboth content specific and pedagogically suitable at the same time.28 While latest technologies offer morecapacity for applicability, their optimum utilization may necessitate knowledge of tools’ operationalunderlying principles for easier transfer into new circumstances and better integration.21, 28, 44, 69, 73There is an important feature of interdisciplinary education that can be best described by Aristotle’s well-known statement, “the whole is more than the sum of itsparts,” or the theory

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Teaching and Advising Tools Using Computers and Smart Devices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas - El Paso; Virgilio Ernesto Gonzalez, University of Texas - El Paso

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

percentage of student transfers are unable to keep a tightly controlledcohort of students progressing through the curriculum. Students usually have varied course loadsand different priorities due to family, financial needs or other responsibilities. Therefore, there isa need for an individualized approach to advising. The school’s administration faces challengesscheduling courses and allocating diminishing resources to satisfy student demand. In addition,faculty needs to assess the efficacy of their curriculum in a program, and collecting longitudinalstudent data is difficult. A web application system (mobile compatible) using a multi-agent approach has beendeveloped to allow the students (agents) to take more control over their

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard W. Liptak, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Renat Letfullin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

in the UCSB Molecular-Beam Epitaxy Lab where he focused his research on investigating the ALD process on III-V semiconductors and the epitaxial growth of ohmic contacts on III-V materials. He returned to the University of Minnesota in 2010 as a research scientist investigating techniques to tailor the surface chemistry of SiNCs for use in light emitting diodes and solar cell applications. More recent work has focused on the growth and integration of CIGS and CIAGS homojunction and heterojunction solar cells. In the fall of 2013, he joined the Department of Physics and Optical Engineering at the Rose-Hulman In- stitute of Technology as an Assistant Professor. Current research efforts are focused on the development

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Teaching and Advising Tools Using Computers and Smart Devices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT); Barbara Louise Stewart, University of Houston; Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston (CoT)

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Table 1). All courses included an onlinecourse interface delivered though a common course management system, Blackboard Learn.Online courses used the Blackboard Learn interface as the exclusive delivery system for thecourse, while face-to-face and hybrid courses used the interface to supplement traditional in-person course delivery and management practices.Table 1 Courses Used for Survey Administration Course Level Format Information Systems Applications (2334) Lower division (sophomore) Face-to-Face Integrated Information Systems (3355) Upper division (junior) Face-to-Face Visual Merchandising (3304) Upper

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Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamie Bracey, Temple University College of Engineering; Gregory D Jones Jr, Temple University; Nadif Bracey, Morgan State University; Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Temple University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

“whatworks” but “why” for retaining underrepresented groups (URGs) in rigorous fields ofstudy. In general changes to pedagogy and curriculum have not yielded an increase in thenumber or diversity of students entering the quantitative disciplines (Jolly et al, 2004).Using the 2011-2013 data as a baseline, the decision was made to help underpreparedengineering students improve their math achievement outcomes by modifying thecurriculum to test an applied mathematics course for engineers adapted from Wright StateUniversity’s NSF funded ENG101 applied math course. Freshmen and transfer students(N=507) entering in Fall 2014 and Fall 2015 included 84% freshmen, 16% transfers, 21%women, and 14% ethnic minorities. While 86% of students reported very strong

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Brian Limbrick, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

continue to be underrepresented in STEM fields. The STEM Scholars Pro-gram aims to increase the number of African-Americans in STEM fields by preparing high schoolstudents for the STEM college curriculum. Many first-time students enter college without any background knowledge in their chosenSTEM major. This lack of exposure puts them at a disadvantage, as they are learning coursematerial concurrently with basic STEM-related skills, such as computing and algorithmic think-ing. This program aims to train high school students in these skills to increase their interest andaptitude in STEM fields. As a result of this effort, students will be more prepared for STEM majorsand be more attractive to STEM programs. STEM Scholars is an academic year

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Online, Hybrid, and other Virtual Learning Environments

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ernest M. Kim P.E., University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Cyd Burrows, University of San Diego; Shahra Meshkaty, University of San Diego

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University of San Diego Academic Technology Services (ATS) is now in its 10th cohort ofthe iPad project. Originally launched in the spring semester of 2012, this project investigates thepedagogical benefits of the iPad and mobile technology in instruction and student research.The iPad project is two-phased: In the first phase, iPad Faculty Pilot participants explore anddiscover new apps, and adapt curriculum in preparation for the second phase, the iPad ClassroomProject.In the first phase of the iPad Project, the faculty member will check out an iPad and investigatethe possibilities of integrating mobile device apps into their curriculum. The goal of this firstphase is to prepare to construct a sound proposal for the next semester.Phase 2 of the

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Technology-Related Educational Research

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ting-Ting Wu, Graduate School of Technological and Vocational Education, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology; Yueh-Min (Ray) Huang, Cheng-Kung University; Rustam Shadiev, Department of Engineering Science, National Cheng Kung University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

train talents equipped with a practical engineeringknowledge and skills to integrate theory with practice 2. Therefore, the curriculum ofengineering education must match the needs to resolve real-world sophisticated and authenticproblems. Moreover, the curriculum of engineering education needs to cultivate students’capability not only of deep perspective to a particular problem but also divergent thinking.This view is supported by the theory of Conceptual Learning and Development (CLD), whichsuggests that taught theoretical concepts should be linked to related engineering problems 2.With the rapid change in the structure of the competitive market, those talents who arecapable of embarking on independent design and skillful in innovation

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Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajeev K Agrawal, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Myron L. Stevenson, North Carolina A&T State University; Clay Gloster Jr, North Carolina A&T University (Tech)

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

has proven to be effective. A study conducted on Alaskan Yupik tribe students, which integrated the tribe’s culture with standardized curriculum. The results were Yupik students in the program learned math quicker, retained more information, and enjoyed math more than Yupik students who were not in the program [22]. Students saw greater academic success when their teachers exhibited a strong belief in the students learning ability, provided the curriculum in context to each student's lives, and established caring relationships with students. At times it is best that students teach their teachers on how to best teach them. Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools implemented a successful program called Student Six to help train teachers onhow to better

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Software and Programming

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education

Technology. New course materials integrating the parallel and distributedcomputing concepts were developed and offered to undergraduate students. Project-basedlearning was introduced into classroom. More advanced concepts, such as computer vision andmachine learning were explored by undergraduate students. At the same time, the researchresults were disseminated in junior and senior level courses. Faculty members applied effectivepedagogy to teach new generation computing. For all the classes involved in this project, studentsurveys were collected to guide future project implementation. This article shares the currentoutcomes and findings of the project.IntroductionComputing technology has advanced to an unbelievable level compared to decades ago

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Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie P Martin, Clemson University; Renata A Revelo , University of Illinois at Chicago; Shannon K Stefl, Clemson University; Stacey D Garrett, Clemson University; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

engineering ABET criteria may force an even furthernarrowing of the engineering curriculum and thus limit the development of the so-called “21stcentury skills” for all students [25], organizations such as NSBE and SHPE continue to provideunique opportunities for engineering students of color to develop many of the professional skillsoutside of the classroom such as those described in the Engineer 2020 vision. These twoprofessional organizations provide unique opportunities for students to acquire skills and buildknowledge that is not (or cannot be) taught in traditional engineering classrooms. AfricanAmerican and Latina/o engineering students develop skills such as communication, ethics, andtime and resource management through interactions with the

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 9

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristi L Bell-Huff, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

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Benchmarking ActivitiesLawrence Tech has a rich history of incorporating innovative teaching strategies into theengineering curriculum with an emphasis on problem-based learning, active/collaborativelearning, and entrepreneurial minded learning. However, in order to achieve the desiredoutcomes of the new course, innovative teaching strategies needed to be implemented within thecontext of a more “real world” experience. In addition, a pedagogy that enhances theentrepreneurial mindset and is designed for maximum student engagement and retention wasdesired. Upon consideration, the format of a studio course was chosen for the second yearengineering design class. Studio courses are a unique format that typically integrate contentdelivery, hands on activity

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Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Ann Pedraza, Texas Tech University; Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Texas Tech University

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ASEE Diversity Committee

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Engineering Economy

, earning styles, and class attendance as external factors.Scholarly Factors Many universities base college admissions solely on class rank or on high school gradepoint average. According to Crystale Marsh, Michael Vandehey, and George Diekhoff[38]: “standardized [sic] test of academic aptitude do not assess the motivational skills necessary for success (Kerr, Fagley, & Miller, 1998) and fail to provide an ecologically valid assessment of the complex array of skills that are needed in college (Oldfield, 1994); Thompson & Kobrak, 1983),. High school performance fails to predict, with a high degree of accuracy, college success. First, the high school curriculum may not have prepared the student for

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Modeling and Simulation

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Kaela M Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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Computers in Education

integrated problem, students who are generally high achievers may be moreinclined to take the extra steps necessary toward the solution. We may postulate that the studentswith GPA lower than 3.0 were not motivated to attempt the problem, or attempted the problembut were unsuccessful or dissatisfied with their solution, and thus did not turn in an answer. Theydid not even attempt to guess the first portion of the question by providing a simple yes or no,where they had a 50/50 probability of getting it correct. Students with GPA greater than 3.5mostly got the question correct, showing that they either knew or were willing to seek help tofigure out the additional steps needed to achieve a solution, and were willing to then do thesubsequent work.Factors