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Development and Assessment of a Combined REU/RET Program in Materials Science

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Rick Ubic, Boise State University
Tagged Divisions
Materials
).3. Lopatto, D. Undergraduate Research Experiences Support Science Career Decisions and Active Learning. CBE Life Sci Educ 6, 297–306 (2007).4. Beninson, L. A., Koski, J., Villa, E., Faram, R. & O’Connor, S. E. Evaluation of the research experiences for undergraduates (REU) sites program. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly 32, (2011).5. Follmer, D. J., Zappe, S. E., Gomez, E. W. & Kumar, M. Preliminary evaluation of a research experience for undergraduates (REU) program: A methodology for examining student Outcomes. in 2015 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 14, 2015 - June 17, 2015 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society, (American Society for Engineering Education
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Group Projects to Induce Active Learning in Introductory Material Science Courses for Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Students

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Zhihua Xu, University of Minesota Duluth; Victor Lai, University of Minnesota - Duluth; Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota Duluth
Tagged Divisions
Materials
good complement to the instructor’slectures for engaging students in the class.At the end of the semester, we assessed teaching and learning effectiveness through aquestionnaire handed out in class, which included three questions directly related to the groupproject: 1. Do you agree that the group project is a good way to learn the fundamental concepts of materials science? a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neutral d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree 2. Which of the following has been the best source(s) for you to learn the course materials? a. textbook b. Lectures c. Homework d. Group project e. Quizzes and midterm exam 3. Which of following has been the most useful in helping with self
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Course Modules Designed for Creativity Training in Materials Engineering Education

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yi Hu P.E., Tatung University; Amy Shumin Chen, Tatung University, Center for General Education; Yung-Yu Chen; Chao Yang Yang, Tatung University; Ching-Long Yeh
Tagged Divisions
Materials
creativity with implementationplatform for engineering education” (MOST 104-2511-S-036 -005 -MY3).References1. C. L. Dym, A. M. Agogino, O. Eris, D. D. Frey, L. J. Leifer 2005. Engineering Design Thinking,Teaching, and Learning. Journal of Engineering Education. 94(1), 104–120.2. M. Lammi and K. Becker 2013. Engineering Design Thinking,” Journal of Technology Education, 24(2): 55-77.3. I. Rauth, E. Köppen, B. Jobst, and C. Meinel 2010. Design Thinking: An Educational Model towards Creative Confidence. in Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Design Creativity (ICDC2010), Kobe, Japan.4. Richard N. Savage 2006. The Role of Design in Materials Science and Engineering,” Int. J. Engng Ed., 22(5):917-924.5. M. Cardella, C. Atman
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Computational Curriculum for MatSE Undergraduates

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alina Kononov, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Pascal Bellon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Timothy Bretl, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Andrew L. Ferguson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kristopher Alan Kilian, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jessica A. Krogstad, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Robert Maass, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Andre Schleife, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Jian Ku Shang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dallas R. Trinkle , University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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Materials
implementation. Computer Physics Communications, 91(1-3):43–56, 1995. [4] M. Borrego and C. Henderson. Increasing the use of evidence-based teaching in stem higher education: A comparison of eight change strategies. Journal of Engineering Education, 103(2): 220–252, 2014. [5] C. H. Crouch and E. Mazur. Peer instruction: Ten years of experience and results. American Journal of Physics, 69, 2001. [6] A. Dorogoy and D. Rittel. Determination of the johnson-cook material parameters using the scs specimen. Experimental Mechanics, 49:881–885, 2009. [7] P. Giannozzi, S. Baroni, N. Bonini, and et al. Quantum espresso: a modular and open-source software project for quantum simulations of materials. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 21(39
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A Comprehensive Term Project for Materials Science Course

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Hui Shen, Ohio Northern University; Vishal R. Mehta, Ohio Northern University
Tagged Divisions
Materials
. Scott Cottle, the machinist at Ohio Northern University.Bibliography[1] Núñez J. S., Lascano S. F., Esparragoza, I. E. A project-based learning approach for a first-year engineering course, Eleventh LACCEI Latin American and Caribbean Conference forEngineering and Technology (LACCEI’2013), Cancun Mexico, August 14 - 16, 2013.[2] McLoone, S.C., Lawlor, B. J., and Meehan, A. R. The Implementation and Evaluation of aProject-Oriented Problem-Based Learning Module in a First Year Engineering Program. Journalof Problem based learning in Higher Education, 4(1), 2016.[3] Anwar, S and Granlund, E. Enhancing a Freshman Level Engineering Design Course throughProject Based Learning. Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering EducationAnnual
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A Computer-Based Interactive Activity for Visualizing Crystal Structures in Introductory Materials Science Courses

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University (Network for Computational Nanotechnology)
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Materials
in a singleclassroom or over multiple classes across universities, with input from additional instructors.AcknowledgementsThis work was made possible in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation (EEC1227110). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.Some of the data analysis and representation was performed using Igor Pro (WaveMetrics, Inc.,Oregon, USA) https://www.wavemetrics.comReferences[1] Chi, M.T.H. and R. Wylie, The ICAP Framework: Linking Cognitive Engagement to Active Learning Outcomes. Educational Psychologist, 2014. 49(4): p. 219-243.[2] Krause, S. and C. Waters
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The Evolution of Engineering Materials

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amber L. Genau, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Materials
class.Stone and Bronze Age: Begins with humans using materials as found in nature (wood, bone,stone, bark, etc.), perhaps changing only the shape. Use of fire to change materials (firstceramics). Development of agriculture and pottery, improvement in tools and establishment oftrade routes. Interactions with native metals and smelting of tin and lead, redox reactions.Smelting of copper, development of significant mining operations. Intentional alloying ofcopper to make bronze, spread of technology from Near East, necessity of long distance traderoutes to supply tin. Development of sophisticated casting technology, particularly in Far East. • The Use of Tin and Bronze in prehistoric Southern Indian Metallurgy, S. Srinivasan, JOM, July 1998, p
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Using Undergraduate Research to Teach Advanced Materials

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William M. Jordan, Baylor University
Tagged Divisions
Materials
://engineering.tamu.edu/media/3717002/Prereq%20Flowchart%20for%20ME%20May%202016-139.pdf5 Genalo, L, and Chumbley, S., An Undergraduate Materials Recruitment and Outreach Program, ASEE AnnualConference, 2007. In Electronic Proceedings.6 AbdelSalm, R., and Rijk, W., An Undergraduate Research Program to Test a Composite Wetting Resin Materialfor Dental Applications, ASEE Annual Conference, 2014. In Electronic Proceedings7 DeBartolo, E., Zaczek, M., and Hoffman, C., Failure Analysis Projects as Teaching Tools in Materials Science,ASEE Annual Conference, 2006.8 Grave, I., and Hager, N., Integration of a Research/Teaching/Entrepreneurial Model at Elizabethtown College,ASEE Annual Conference, 2007. In Electronic Proceedings9 Krause, S., Douglas, E., Waters, C
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Comparison of On-campus and Distance Learning Outcomes in a Composite Materials Course

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew Cavalli, University of North Dakota
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Materials
percentage of the distance cohort did not get the desired hands-on experience in thecurrent project formulation. Requiring each team member to contribute to either fabrication ortesting in the future is one possible approach.References [1] Cavalli, M.N., J. Neubert, et al. (2014). Comparison of On-Campus and Distance Learning Preferences in a Junior-level Materials Science Course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE. [2] Ibrahim, W. and R. Morsi (2005). Online Engineering Education: A Comprehensive Review. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE. [3] Goodson, C., S. Miertschin, et al. (2009). On-line Distance Education and Student Learning: Do They Measure Up? ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE
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An Origami Microfluidic Battery: A Low-cost Activity

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Rishi Kripalani
Tagged Divisions
Materials
. M. (2009). Understanding wax printing: Asimple micropatterning process for paper-based microfluidics. Analytical Chemistry, 81(16),7091–7095.Li, X., Ballerini, D. R., & Shen, W. (2012). A perspective on paper-based microfluidics: Currentstatus and future trends. Biomicrofluidics, 6(1), 011301–13.Lide, David R., ed. (2006). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87th ed.). Boca Raton,FL: CRC Press. ISBN 0-8493-0487-3.Thom, N. K., Yeung, K., Pillion, M. B., & Phillips, S. T. (2012). “Fluidic batteries” as low-costsources of power in paper-based microfluidic devices. Lab Chip, 12(10), 1768–1770.Thom, N. K., Lewis, G. G., DiTucci, M. J., & Phillips, S. T. (2013). Two general designs forfluidic batteries in paper-based microfluidic
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Material Testing as an Opportunity for International Collaboration and Undergraduate Research

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James B. Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Anthony Barrett, U.S. Air Force Academy
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Materials
Society, Vol. 30, Iss. 5.Russell, S. H., Hancock, M. P., and McCullough, J. D (2007). “Benefits of UndergraduateResearch Experiences”, Science, Vol. 316, pp. 548-549, 27 April.Turvill, W. (2013). “Africa as you’ve never seen it before”, Daily Mail Online,(www.dailymail.co.uk/news), 5 October.Windsor Plywood (2016). “Australian Bluegum”, http://www.windsorplywood.com, siteaccessed August 2016.Zziwa, A, Ziraba, Y.N. and Mwakali, J.A. (2010). “Strength Properties of Selected UgandaTimbers”, International Wood Products Journal, 1 (1): 21-27.
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Development of a Laboratory Module in 3D Printing

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)
Tagged Divisions
Materials
recognition of the material(s) tested and, thus,they can examine the validity of theoretical concepts as well as uncertainties resulted from alaboratory process. Students working with the team members were finally required to write apaper on the laboratory exercise after the completion of the lab experiment. We have reported theresults and findings in the development of POGIL based-materials and manufacturing curriculumin the ASEE conferences, the Materials Symposia, and other professional meetings.21-26 2) Results of the Student Survey in POGIL-based Materials Laboratory Course This new laboratory module in 3D printing, as a term project, emphasizes the needs togive students proper preparation in additive manufacturing (AM), so that
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Effectiveness of Incorporating Inquiry-Based Learning into Pre-Laboratory Exercises

Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University
Tagged Divisions
Materials
  and  Research,  2013.  14(1):  p.  56.  5.   Lee,  V.S.  and  S.  Ash,  Unifying  the  undergraduate  curriculum  through  inquiry‐guided  learning.  New   Directions  for  Teaching  and  Learning,  2010.  2010(121):  p.  35-­‐46.  6.   Justice,  C.,  et  al.,  Inquiry-­‐based  learning  in  higher  education:  administrators’  perspectives  on  integrating   inquiry  pedagogy  into  the  curriculum.  Higher  Education,  2009.  58(6):  p.  841.  7.   King,  N.,  et  al.,  A  Scoping  Study  Investigating  Student  Perceptions  towards  Inquiry  Based  Learning  in   the  Laboratory.  European  Journal  of  Science  and  Mathematics  Education,  2016.  4(3):  p.  305-­‐314.  8.   Flora,  J.R.  and  A.T
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