Conference Session

Motivation and Engagement

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Nathaniel Hunsu, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Bruce Austin, Washington State University; Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

and Fire Research Laboratory at NIST as a Post-Doctoral Researcher before joining the faculty of the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University. His research is in thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer. Over the last five years he has become involved in developing and disseminating research based learning methods. He was a participant in the NSF Virtual Communities of Practice (VCP) program in Spring, 2013, learning research based methods to instruct thermodynamics. More recently he introduced the concept of fabricating very low cost thermal fluid experiments using 3-D printing and vacuum forming at the National Academy of Engineering’s Frontiers of Engineering Education in

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First-Year Programs: Monday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily A. Bovee, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

the Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. He then attended MIT where he earned his M.S. and Sc.D. while working jointly with researchers at the Shriners Burns Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. While at MIT, he was awarded a Shell Foundation Fellowship and was an NIH biotechnology Predoctoral Trainee. Upon completion of his doctoral studies, he joined the Stanford University Genome Technology Center, receiving an NIH Kirschstein post-doctoral fellowship. He joined Michigan State University in 2004 and his research is focused on the development of parallel analytical methods and the engineering of active nucleic acids (e.g., siRNAs) through mechanism-based design. He has been recognized for his

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Curricular Innovations 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Branislav M. Notaros, Colorado State University; Ryan McCullough, Colorado State University; Pranav S. Athalye, Colorado State University; Anthony A. Maciejewski, Colorado State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #19460Work in Progress: Using Conceptual Questions to Assess Class Pre-Work andEnhance Student Engagement in Electromagnetics Learning Studio ModulesProf. Branislav M. Notaros, Colorado State University Branislav M. Notaros is Professor and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University, where he also is Director of Electro- magnetics Laboratory. His research publications in computational and applied electromagnetics include more than 180 journal and conference papers. He is the author of textbooks Electromagnetics (2010) and MATLAB

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ETD Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Korenic, Youngstown State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

which can soak up water quickly and retain water for longer periods of time. Also, dueto the climate in NE Ohio and the drastic changes in temperature from season to season, plantsthat can survive hot, humid months (June through September) with little water as well asextremely cold months (January through March) must be considered. Furthermore, thisraingarden receives water from a parking facility. Parking facilities in cold climates are treatedwith deicing salts during the cold months. Parking facilities also contain oil and grease.Therefore, the plants in the lower region of the garden must be able to survive in water high insalinity and grease/automobile fluids. With regards to grease/automobile fluids Davis et. al.contend that laboratory

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Rusek, Oakland University; Subramaniam Ganesan, Oakland University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

to see the addition of these experiments to clarify and show theapplication of the theory in these courses.As per the alumni letters, the described projects and their interpretation are very helpful to theworking graduate students, and they could apply some of the demonstrated ideas in theircompany. Some of the students joined electromagnetic compatibility laboratories with theknowledge reinforced by the experiments. The employer letters indicate that our alumni haveused the knowledge gained from these experiments in the industry to rectify many of theproblems in the design.Thanks to the introduction of the experiments in the class, the enrollment in the course doubledfrom the previous years since the students find the course more

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University Northwest, Westville Campus, INDIANA, USA; Jinyuan Zhai, University of Akron

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Engineering Physics & Physics

, when students are learning water content soil laboratory tests, this is usually a verygood starting point of a one dimensional knowledge thread. The Atterberg limits, for exampleshrinkage limit (SL), liquid limit (LL) and plastic limit (PL) are essentially all fundamental watercontent which are just measured at different stages of their states. So is the optimum watercontent used in the standard proctor test or modified compaction laboratory test to achieve themaximum dry density. I believe that civil engineering student, and especially those who declaregeotechnical engineering as their profession, should be constantly reminded of how importantthe concept of water content is in their future professional life.Water content is defined as weight

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Beyond the University

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan; Julie Libarkin, Michigan State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

actually spent on teaching them how to identify theircustomers." Students are not conducting experiments in the stereotypical, laboratory-situatedway, but instead through Customer Discovery: students are "testing [their] hypothesis" by talkingwith and gathering feedback from customers. Exploring user needs is the foundation of theentire Customer Discovery process, to determine the value proposition, or the "value" thatcustomer will derive from the product's use. As one interviewee said, "once you understand thevalue, then later you can transform that into your requirements, documentation to conductresearch, [you can] build product, whatever.”Interviewees agreed that Customer Discovery is also when students understand, define andreframe the problem

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Division Experimentation and Lab-Oriented Studies - Pedagogy of Lab Courses

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John M. Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University; Jing Guo, Colorado Technical University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, thetypes of multimedia content and overview of implementing the online flipped classroomapproach. In Figure 2, the block labeled ‘Requirements and Considerations’ highlights andsummarizes are discussed elsewhere6,12. The next two blocks of Figure 2, labeled as‘Multimedia and Interactive Content’ and ‘Implementation of Online Flipped Classroom’, arediscussed next.The online delivery will use a flipped classroom approach as defined by the following three mainconcepts as depicted in Figure 2.The first concept is to develop engaging and interactive multimedia content. The initial phaseconsists of developing videos, weekly assessment activities to support frequent testing, assignedreadings/homework and weekly laboratory experiments.To gain experience

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brad L. Hutchings, Brigham Young University; Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #18235Project-Based Learning Curriculum for the Junior Year Based on Building aLaser Tag SystemProf. Brad L. Hutchings, Brigham Young University Brad L. Hutchings received the PhD degree in Computer Science from the University of Utah in 1992. He is currently an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University. In 1993, Dr. Hutchings established the Laboratory for Reconfigurable Logic at BYU and currently serves as its head. His research interests are custom computing, embedded systems, FPGA architectures, CAD, and VLSI. He has published numerous papers on

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Design Tools and Skill Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory Cooper, United States Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Michael Lawrence Anderson P.E., United States Air Force Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

increased lecture time are (e) reduced team forming due to less project work time, (f)reduced motivation/enthusiasm for the designette, (g) reduced familiarity with the laboratory andprototyping techniques, and (h) more time spent outside of class, possibly impacting othercourses.Advantages and disadvantages of the increased depth of design content instruction wereobserved from two main data sources. First, all students and faculty advisors were invited toprovide feedback on the designette immediately following its completion by way of a feedbackform. The form included 26 subjective questions from which respondents could indicateagreement through a Likert seven position response scale. Section 4.1 lists the 23 questionsrelevant to this research and

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Design & Development Projects and Practices

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gavin Garner, University of Virginia

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #20101Designing Electric Guitars to Teach Mechatronics and Advanced Manufac-turing TechniquesDr. Gavin Garner, University of Virginia Gavin Garner holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Colby College and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia. His primary area of expertise lies in the burgeoning field of Mechatronics (aka robotics). Over the past decade, he has built UVA’s Mechatronics program from scratch, developing over 50 hours of unique laboratory experiments as well as dozens of open-ended design projects. Through this experience, he has gained

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 11

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin P. Pintong, Oregon Institute of Technology; Alexander Hogen, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

focus on boards featuring products fromthese two vendors. While Actel and Lattice are alternate options, there are more resourcesavailable for Xilinx and Intel PSG for faculty members. Some key aspects of PLD development board selection covered in this paper include thefollowing. • Contribution to student learning outcomes – Does the board contain all the components needed to complete the laboratory assignments? • PLD vendor – Does one want to use Xilinx with ISE/Vivado, or Intel PSG with Quartus? • Existing materials available – Are there existing lesson plans or laboratory assignments available? • Cost – How cost sensitive? Is this something purchased by the department or students? • Time – How much time is traded

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Engineering Economy

showed that the students performbetter on tests if they are told why they are not allowed to use computers in the classroom.The lack of difference found between the overall course grades was attributed to the factthat the overall course grade included both the course grades (within the study) and othergrades (outside the study). The students final course grade included points for how theyperformed on tests, as well as, points for participation and student achievement in labs.In future studies, the data could be parsed to analyze performance on all the testseliminating non-academic and laboratory factors that could affect overall course grade.Reasons for the difference in academic success in final exam test scores between the twogroups could boil

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

, dueto limitations in terms of lab capacity and an increase in number of students taking the course, itis difficult to provide each student, or even groups of students, with an individual trainer. PortablePLC trainers, on the other hand, do not require a large lab space.Historically, out-of-date, rack-mounted PLC equipment was used in the Department to supportthis class. While this provided the students with a procedural introduction to PLCs, it did not allowfor conceptual understanding or real world experience with the equipment. The ET Programrecently developed an updated set of PLC units utilizing the B&R controller that allowed an openplatform for the laboratory components of the class while fostering a conceptual understanding ofthe

Conference Session

Pre-College: Robotics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, New York University; Veena Jayasree Krishnan, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, India. She is currently pursuing Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. She is serving as a research assistant under an NSF-funded DR K-12 re- search project to promote integration of robotics in middle school science and math education. For her doctoral research, she conducts mechatronics and robotics research in the Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory at NYU.Dr. Vikram Kapila, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering Vikram Kapila is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (NYU Tandon), where he directs a Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory, a Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics and Entrepreneurship, a

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Early ChemE Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

for the hands on activities was a lot of work for the professor, but in futureofferings a student could be hired. Other ways to streamline the process will beinvestigated. For example, Ingredion [http://www.ingredion.com/] generously donatedsamples of several modified starches that will gelatinize without heating. This couldsimplify the preparation process. One topic offered in the first module – Creating FizzyFruit as a way to demonstrate diffusion – was expensive and only slightly successful andso was not offered in the second module. Scale up of the course to offer to hundreds ofstudents would be challenging without dividing them into smaller laboratory sections.ConclusionsThe course was offered twice in the fall semester to approximately

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Materials Division Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhihua Xu, University of Minesota Duluth; Victor Lai, University of Minnesota - Duluth; Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Materials

ASEE Annual Conference, Paper ID #13545. 2. Sohail Anwar, Todd Batzel, and Ed Sell, “Integration of Project Based Learning into A Freshman Engineering Design Course”, Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, Session 23625. 3. Sven K. Esche, and Hamid A. Hadim, “Introduction of Project-based Learning into Mechanical Engineering Courses”. Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Annual Conference, Session 2366. 4. Eric Constans, Jennifer Kadlowec, “Using a Project-Based Learning Approach to Teach Mechanical Design to First-Year Engineering Students”, Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference, AC 2011-511. 5. Narendra Sharma , “Project-Based Laboratory Experiences in Mechanical Engineering”, Systemics

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K-12 and Graduate Experiences in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carrie A Francis, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Joseph E Michaelis, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Samuel Alberto Acuña, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Joseph Towles, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Diversity

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Biomedical

system; (5) generation of spiral bone fractures in lowerlimb chicken bones; (6) measurement of basketball dribbling characteristics with a smartbasketball (InfoMotion Sports Technology; Dublin, OH); and (7) investigating human walkingpatterns using a computer simulation of gait (BioMotion Laboratory, Queens University;Kingston, Ontario, Canada). In activity #1, each participant was asked to jump as high as possibleover a series of three trials and their height was displayed with others who participated that day.In activity #2, vertical ground reaction force was measured and displayed as each participantattempted novel walking patterns to manipulate the force. In activity #3, electrical activity inmuscle was measured and displayed as each

Conference Session

Integrating Additive Manufacturing Practices in Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

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Manufacturing

next industrial revolution. Designengineers need a physical prototype to validate form, fit and function, and to get approval ondesign changes prior to mass manufacturing. Also, 3D printing can help bring material productsto market faster. Additive manufacturing/3D printing is being applied in a diverse range ofindustries. Applications are found in aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, and defense.The Air Force research laboratory has used 3D printing to fabricate the GRIN lens with anoperational frequency of 12 GHz7. Also, 3D printing is used to fabricate an aluminum rocketengine injector to improve performance, reliability, and the affordability of the liquid propellantrocket engine8. The International Space Station’s 3D printer has

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Stock Garanich Ph.D., The City College of New York; Lola A. Brown, The City College of New York

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Biomedical

spent six years with Boston Scientific Corporation. During this time, he progressed from a doctoral entry-level position to manage the day-to-day activities of five direct reports along with the operation of a corporate cell biology research laboratory staffed with ten scientists. He also worked with senior management to propose and develop a cross-Divisional collaboration network to improve communication and eliminate redundancies within the Company’s billion-dollar research and develop- ment (R&D) organization and drive the completion of cross-disciplinary medical device R&D projects critical to products’ commercialization. Prior to Boston Scientific, Garanich served as both Associate and Analyst with The

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Orlando Sanguinette Hoilett, Purdue University; Asem Farooq Aboelzahab, Purdue University; Erica Amanda Layow, Purdue University; Jacqueline Callihan Linnes, Purdue University; Chi Hwan Lee, Purdue University

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Biomedical

Devices laboratory at MIT before moving to Boston University’s Biomedical Engineer- ing department where she received a NIH NRSA postdoctoral fellowship to work with Dr. Catherine Klapperich developing molecular diagnostics for point-of-care pathogen detection. Dr. Linnes’s current research bridges innovations in basic science and translational diagnostic techniques in order to develop non-invasive, rapid detection technologies that efficiently diagnose and monitor diseases at the point of care. Her teaching focuses experiential learning and co-creation of devices and technologies via user- centered design.Prof. Chi Hwan Lee, Purdue University Chi Hwan Lee is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University, with

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Michael L Curry, Tuskegee University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

standardsand applications relevant to students. Each teacher developed a plan for her/his own school andcurriculum during this part of the RET. Formative feedback on these plans included weeklyfeedback from graduate student, research mentors, resource specialists from Engineering Projectsin Community Service (EPICS) at PU, and the other teachers in the RET program. Teachers were also embedded into the research groups of their mentors: they attendedgoup meetings, discussed research results, and conducted laboratory work, modeling exercises,or other utilized other methodologies to answer their research questions. Teachers also workedwith their research group to develop implemenation plans, and in particular, what type ofsupplies and equipment

Conference Session

Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics

Paper ID #19806Demo or Hands-on? A Crossover Study on the Most Effective Implementa-tion Strategy for Inquir–Based Learning ActivitiesDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a

Conference Session

The 2017 Zone Best Paper Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Council of Sections

fields, to propose that the use of such technologies in the classroom may increaselearning1. Researchers point out that very few classroom-based studies exist, however, to definethe relationship between instructional technology and retention9,10. Many studies have beenconducted in laboratory settings by cognitive scientists and psychologists in an attempt toestablish a link between instructional technology and retention11. Whether or not these laboratorystudies—which often utilize simple learning activities and short retention spans—can begeneralized to classroom learning is questioned by some3.Alternatively, there are multitudinous examples of classroom-based research linking technologywith learning and retention, but the vast majority of these

Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sung Joon Suk, Western Carolina University; Steven Anthony Sciara, Western Carolina University; George D Ford, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

expectancy of the modules.It is estimated by tests developed by the International Electro-technical Commission that PVmodules should be reliable up to 30 years once installed, but exposure to outdoor conditions maycause an escalated rate of degradation not represented in laboratory tests (Sharma & Chandel,2013).A study was conducted on a 26+ year old PV power plant in Phoenix, Arizona to determineperformance, durability and reliability. The plant consisted of eight sub-arrays rated at 200kWdc,standard test conditions (STC). Power output measured in 2011 at STC decreased from theoriginal 200 KWdc to 76 kWdc representing a power loss of 62% over the 26+ years of operation.It was also determined that some installation practices contributed to the

Conference Session

ETD Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

paper, and time spent in the laboratory environment. Theclass was evaluated by the professor to assess the students’ success in learning and theeffectiveness of resources that may be required for future engineering-related interdisciplinaryclasses.II. ObjectivesThe main objective of the projects in this course is for interdisciplinary students to work as teamsto develop and/or improve hands-on skills as they work with other students from different fieldsof study. The projects are assigned to obtain objectives which involve the design anddevelopment of a variety of engineering and technology-related projects in order to fulfill theeducational goals of their field of studies. Students are also tasked to learn how to workeffectively with others as

Conference Session

The Best of First-Year Programs Division

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darlee Gerrard, University of Toronto; Kirstin Newfield, University of Toronto; Narges Balouchestani Asli, University of Toronto; Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto

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First-Year Programs

implications for boththe student and instructor. Data may serve to inform the development of cross-disciplineengineering strategies for course and program design that addresses workload concerns. Theinformation gathered may help promote a more inclusive and accessible first-year undergraduateexperience by integrating an evidence-based understanding of workload.BackgroundEngineering undergraduate programs are known to be very demanding as course schedules havea significant number of classes, laboratories and tutorials. On average, a first year engineeringstudent at the institute of our study will have 27 hours of classes/tutorials and laboratory. Thisworkload is just for attending classes and does not account for studying, assignments, projectsand

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

. Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, HI. 14. Dillon, J., & Cheney, J. (2009). Building the team: Assessing two design group formation methodologies. Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, TX. 15. Flora, J. R., & Cooper, A. T. (2005). Incorporating inquiry-based laboratory experiment in undergraduate environmental engineering laboratory. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 131(1), 19-25. 16. Bannerot, R. (2005). Characteristics of good teams. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University; La Shon N. Lowe, Jackson State University; Josie H. Latham, Jackson State University, Undergraduate Studies and CyberLearning

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #18560Assessment of a Summer Bridge Program: Seven Years and CountingDr. Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University Dr. Whalin, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Director, Coastal Hazards Center, Jackson State University. He is Director Emeritus of the Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. He received his PhD in Oceanography from Texas A&M University in 1971 and is a Registered Professional Engineer. Dr. Whalin was Director of Army Research Laboratory (1998-2003; Adelphi, MD), and Technical Director /Director of Waterways Experiment Station (1985-1998; Vicks- burg

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Action on Diversity - Disability Experiences & Empathy

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yvette Pearson Weatherton, Rice University; Renae Danielle Mayes, Ball State University; Carol Villanueva-Perez, Ball State University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

point, university administrators should engage students, faculty members, and staffwith disabilities in devising solutions for accessibility campus-wide (classrooms, laboratories,offices, recreational facilities, etc.). The ADA and other regulations provide standards, butfrequently they fall short of meeting the needs of people with disabilities in an optimal manner.Institutions that will be most successful with inclusion for students with disabilities will begin byincluding their perspectives in program development, planning, and other aspects of theacademic community. We offer the following additional recommendations: •   Provide opportunities for graduate student (teaching assistant) and faculty development focused on