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Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert P. Leland, Oral Roberts University

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

have been reported.Hartman1 advocated teaching the subject in the context of a full design process rather than inisolation, including non-numerical factors in decision making, and accounting for risk anduncertainty. Decisions on when to outsource could also be added. Hartman5 also describestesting practices for the objectives of a problem based learning approach to the subject.Walter6 proposed a systems approach for a graduate level class teaching finance, economics, costaccounting and cost management for engineers. The topics in this course are aligned with earnedvalue management system (EVMS) guidelines and are directly related to the wide range ofbusiness decisions made by engineers.Bursic7 describes an undergraduate course involving an

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Lacksonen, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Scott Springer P.E., University of Wisconsin, Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Diversity

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International

impact of globalizationon the practice of engineering. An international summit hosted by ASME concluded thatengineering grand challenges require engineering to evolve as a global profession. Theprofession will become more globally competitive3. Industry and academic leaders rated howimportant it was for engineering graduates of today to be globally competent, averaging 3.8 on a5.0 Likert scale4. A study on global engineering excellence by eight leading internationaluniversities recommended integrating experience-based programs into an internationalcontext. Our design projects use international experience-based projects to improve the globalcompetence of our engineering students5.Several researchers have defined various descriptions of global

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Misty L. Loughry, Rollins College; David Jonathan Woehr, University of North Carolina Charlotte

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Study 4 and Study 5 into a singleprotocol. See below.Study 5: Frame-of-reference training makes participants better team membersPurpose of study: This study explores the effect of cognitive model development (measured by aknowledge test as in Study 2) on team performance and team-member effectiveness. Trainingmembers of teams to develop a more accurate cognitive model of teamwork should increaseteam performance, team cohesion, team self-efficacy, and satisfaction, and reduce team conflict.Status of study: Participants were recruited to the experimental and control groups at UNCCharlotte and Purdue University for lab studies, and the results of that work are being published.A significant research protocol was designed, developed, and launched at

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hurst, UMBC; Shawn Grimes, Digital Harbor Foundation; Darius McCoy, Digital Harbor Foundation; Nicholas Carter, UMBC; William Easley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Foad Hamidi, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Gabrielle Salib, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Technology.Ms. Gabrielle Salib, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Gabrielle is a senior undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County studying Human-Centered Computing through the Interdisciplinary Studies Department. She’s a member of the Prototyping and Design Lab at UMBC under the mentorship of Dr. Amy Hurst, researching the potential uses of 3D printing and modeling in education. Upon graduation in May, she plans to continue pursu- ing research involving children’s interactions with technology and how technology could be designed to continue to enable children’s natural sense of creativity and sociability. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017NSF

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Bassam H Matar, Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

institutions, and finally, promoting the employment of reconfigurableelectronics graduates. I. IntroductionIn general Programmable Logic Devices and FPGA-based re-programmable logic design becamemore attractive as a design media during the last decade, and as a result, industrial use of FPGAin digital logic design is increasing rapidly. Considering the following technology trend inindustry, the need for highly qualified logic designers with FPGA expertise is at high demand.According to the United States Department of Labor, the job outlook is on the rise and willcontinue to expand for at least the short- to medium-term future [1]. To respond to the industryneeds for FPGA design skills, universities are updating their curriculum with courses

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Robert J. Barsanti Jr., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

integrates these program students into a single cohort.IntroductionThe honors program at The Citadel provides an exceptional learning experience foroutstanding students. It has been admitting 20-24 students each year and has an 85 percentretention rate for all four years. The honors program attributes its success to a number ofspecific high impact practices including; 1. Assigning a honors faculty advisor; 2. A honorsstudent association responsible for social and academic activities; 3. Maintaining cohesion byplacing each cohort into nine honors courses in the first three years; 4. Providing honorseminar classes; and 5. Requiring two honors directed research projects. Together thesepractices provide students help in their acclimation and later

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Elizabeth Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Maureen S. Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Sharon Patricia Mason, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); DeLois Kijana Crawford, Rochester Institute of Technology (GCCIS)

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology department at RIT. She serves as the Faculty Associate to the Provost for Women Faculty and is co-PI for RIT’s NSF ADVANCE project. Her research interests include: characterization of biodegradable plastics and environmental consideration in materials selection for production design, the impact of technology paired with active learning pedagogies on student learning, and effective strategies for increasing gender diversity in STEM disciplines.Prof. Maureen S. Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Maureen Valentine, P.E., has been a faculty member at RIT for more than 23 years. She held the position of Department Chair for the Department of Civil Engineering

Conference Session

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

, such as Solid Mechanics, Mechanism Analysis and Design, Mechanical Design, Computer Aided Engineering, etc. Her interests include inno- vative teaching pedagogies for increased retention and student motivation, innovations in non-traditional delivery methods, as well as structured reflective practices throughout the engineering curriculum.Dr. Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University Dr. Benjamin Mertz received his Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 2010 and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2005. He is currently a part of a lecturer team at Arizona State University that focuses on the first-year engineering experience, including

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Dylan John, Georgia Southern University; Yunfeng Chen, Georgia Southern University

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College Industry Partnerships

graduates,respondents indicated that it mostly depends on the job but highlighted a few important areassuch as technical knowledge and proficiency, problem solving skills, communication,willingness to learn with a drive, motivation to do the job and experience through exposure. Itwas also shared that the success of STEM professionals could be enhanced with lessons infinancial budgeting and training employees to see the big picture with all the working parts,including financial impacts and decision making. Focused efforts on enhancing collaboration andeffectiveness along with the ability to scientifically study and analyze a situation in order toidentify and implement the best solution is positive for STEM professional as expressed byindustry

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Pre-College: Engineering Undergraduates as Teachers

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Denise W. Carlson, University of Colorado, Boulder

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through the CU Teach Engineering program. Additionally, she mentors graduate and undergraduate engineering Fellows who teach in local K-12 classrooms through the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program’s TEAMS initiative, is on the development team for the TeachEngineering digital library, and is faculty advisor for CU-Boulder’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Her primary research interests include the impacts of project-based service-learning on student identity, pathways and retention to and through K-12 and undergraduate engineering, teacher education and curriculum development.Dr. Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder Janet Y. Tsai is a researcher and instructor in the Engineering Plus program at the

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

University-West Lafayette, personal communication.8. Yoder, R., “Engineering by the Numbers,” https://www.asee.org/papers-and-publications/publications/college-profiles/15EngineeringbytheNumbersPart1.pdf.9. Principles and Practices of Engineering: Exam Specifications and design standards,National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES),http://ncees.org/engineering/pe/.10. Daigger, G.T., Murthy, S., Love, N.G., Sandino, J., “Transforming EnvironmentalEngineering and Science Education, Research, and Practice,” Environmental EngineeringScience, pp. 42-50, 34(1), 2017.11. Harrison, J., Klotz, L., “Women as Sustainability Leaders in Engineering: Evidence fromIndustry and Academia,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 26(3

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Career Development in Engineering: From Higher Education to Industry

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben David Lutz, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #18261Exploring School-to-work Transitions through Reflective JournalingMr. Ben David Lutz, Virginia Tech Ben Lutz is a PhD student in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. His research in- terests include innovative pedagogies in engineering design, exploring student experiences within design settings, school-to-work transitions for new engineers, and efforts for inclusion and diversity within en- gineering. His current work explores how students describe their own learning in engineering design and how that learning supports transfer of learning from school into professional practice as well

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Monday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue University - Engineering Education; Nelson S. Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Clemson University; Kyle Patrick Vealey, West Chester University of Pennsylvania; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

of class, the topic of diversity was introduced and a whole class discussion ondiversity in the engineering classroom is facilitated. Throughout the semester, diversity wasrevisited in teaming assignments, roles, and engineering design scenarios. A key learningobjective of the courses was contributing effectively to team products and discussions. As apart of working in teams, students were expected to take on alternative perspectives inlistening, working, and communicating effectively with one another. These approaches areconsistent with best practices outlined in prior research and highlighted by Tonso18.Data CollectedThroughout the Fall 2015 semester, we collected quantitative survey data (pre and post) as wellas conducted three

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew L Dering, Penn State University; Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #19707Early Predicting of Student Struggles Using Body LanguageMr. Matthew L Dering, Penn State University Matthew Dering is a PhD student at Penn State University studying computer vision and deep learning.Dr. Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Tucker holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor in Engineering Design and Industrial En- gineering at The Pennsylvania State University. He is also affiliate faculty in Computer Science and Engineering. He teaches Introduction to Engineering Design (EDSGN 100) at the undergraduate level and developed and taught a graduate-level course

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Elzomor P.E., Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

construction experience while working in the construction industry for different capacities, both in the office and the field. Mr. ElZomor worked as a Project Manager for several years and delivered complex projects, one of which was an iconic $150 million office park. Not only is Mohamed a specialist in the construction field, but also with extensive research within the advanced educational pedagogies, energy, and environmental disciplines. Mr. ElZomor developed an index to define small infrastructure projects’ scope and associated risk. The overall goal of ElZomor’s work is to leverage the integration of energy efficiency measures into construction, building design and operation processes for societal good.Prof. Kristen

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First-Year Programs: Monday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

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First-Year Programs

involved in the classroom, teaching students in the First-Year Engineering Program.Dr. Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University Dr. Cory Brozina is an assistant professor and the Director of First-Year Engineering at Youngstown State University. He completed his B.S. and M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and his PhD is in Engineering Education, also from Virginia Tech. His research interests include: Learning Analytics, First-Year Engineering and Assessment. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Supporting an Informed Selection of an Engineering MajorAbstractThe following evidence based practice study investigates the impact of a First-Year

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenell Wilmot, University of Texas, Austin; Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas, Austin

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First-Year Programs

SI.Qualitative data was used to answer research questions regarding trends in student attendanceand grade performance, DFQW percentages, and background for the fall 2015 and spring 2016.This information provided course and SI administrators with a better understanding of whichstudent populations were attending the study sessions, qualitative data helped to identify specificfactors that may have influenced both their choice to attend and their grade performance. Thenext sections will answer our research questions by further outlining the impact of SI on studentperformance, what specific aspects of the SI program may have facilitated change, andrecommendations for future practice and study of SI for this course.Findings and discussionThis study uses a

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murad Musa Mahmoud, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University; Max L. Longhurst, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

current director for the Center for Engineering Education Research (CEER) which examines innovative and effective engineering education practices as well as classroom technologies that advance learning and teaching in engineering. He is also working on National Science Foundation (NSF) funded projects exploring engineering design thinking. His areas of research include engineering design thinking, adult learning cognition, engineering education professional development and technical training. He has extensive international experience working on technical training and engineering educaton projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and U.S. Department of Labor, USAID. Countries where he has worked include

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy L. Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Javier Fernando Del Carpio, Universidad ESAN; Nancy Matos P.E., Esan University

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International

. Thetrip to Peru was designed to provide the students with a global scholarly and humanitarianexperience. Other impacts of the trip were the acquisition of cultural and social capital thatcannot be accomplished through non-experiential activities [13]. The trip included a project inLima, daily tours to museums in this city, national research labs, and a final trip to MachuPicchu, the Lost City of the Incas in Cuzco.Project: A Sustainable Approach for Informal Settlements or Asentamientos Humanos in PeruEducational research has demonstrated that a rich learning environment plays an important rolein improving learning achievements and also attitudes toward studies and research [26]. Thistype of environment can be implemented through project-based

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division

Aaron S. (2012) Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day, Eugene: International Society for Technology in Education, 2012. Print.[17]. Corporation for Public Broadcasting. (2004). Television goes to school: The impact of video on student learning in formal education[18]. Acharya, S., Manohar, P. A., & Wu, P. (2016). Using Case Study Videos to Effectively Teach Software Development Best Practices (pp. 230-235). The 20th World Multi- Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics (WMSCI) Conference, Orlando, FL, Organized by International Institute of Informatics and Systemics (IIIS).[19]. Bonwell, C. C., & Eison, J. A. (1991). Active Learning; Creating Excitement in the

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Industrial Engineering Division Tech Session 2, IE-ing the Classroom

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dia St. John, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

ofplanning performed during the previous steps will impact the implementation. The first six stepsare where most of your time should be spent. This will ensure that the implemented activity hasthe greatest impact.h. Assessing the outcomeAfter the activity has been tested, think critically about what pieces were successful and whichpieces failed. Did students all struggle with one segment of the project? Could better materialshave been provided? Did you have way too much or way too little of any supplies? How did it fitwithin the time frame? How did the wrap-up discussion go? Did the students meet yourexpectations? Ask other staff and even the participants for their perspectives and feedback on theactivity. Facilitators can design a formal assessment

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

participate voluntarily via the Collaboratory for Strategic Parnternships and Applied Research. His on-going projects include improving flight tracking and messaging systems for small planes in remote locations, and developing assistive communication technology for those with cognitive and behavioral challenges, such as high- functioning autism, or PTSD. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Formalizing Experiential Learning Requirements In An Existing Interdisciplinary Engineering Project CurriculumIn education, experiential learning has become a best practice, high-impact strategy, becauseengaging with real life problems heightens students’ interest, teaches them career

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy L Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Pradip K Bandyopadhyay, Penn State University (Berks Campus); Mark Johnson, Pennsylvania State University ; Mikhail Kagan, Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz Campus; Ann Marie Schmiedekamp; Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus; Catherine Cohan, The Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

standardized math scores to pass college math courses and graduate with bachelordegrees. The summer bridge has proven to be an effective retention tool for incoming studentsin technical fields (e.g., Lang, 2001; Schrader & Brown, 2008). A typical summer bridge is a 4-to 6-week residential program where incoming first-year STEM students review math and otherentry level courses. It resembles the college environment where students are exposed to technicalskills needed to succeed in a STEM major. Best practices for retention in STEM fields includesummer programs, research experiences, professional development activities, academic support,social integration, and mentoring (Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion ofthe Science and

Conference Session

Encouraging Students to Think Critically

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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New Engineering Educators

Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli is Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Associate Professor of Education, and Director of Engineering Education Research at University of Michigan. Her research areas include student resistance to active learning, the impact of the classroom space on teaching and learning, the use of classroom technology to increase student learning and engagement, and faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices. She recently led an international initiative to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research. Dr. Finelli is a Fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education, Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Education, and past

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Riley Sevan Harding, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

results of this study the benefitsoutweigh the costs (i.e., cost in time and effort).It is anticipated that future research efforts will include an expanded study to collect additionalassessment data from a more robust sampling. Statistical analysis of the data will determine thecritical indicators of the success of living learning communities. Evaluation of the criticalindicators will lead to the development of “best practices” for creating and sustaining livinglearning communities.References1. Bechtel, J. (2012). Building an Entrepreneurial Living-Learning Community. Innovation Living-Learning Community, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.2. Flynn, M.A., Everett, J. W., & Wittinghill, D. (2016). The impact of a living learning

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Brad Dennis, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Software Engineering Division

Paper ID #20543WIP: Active Learning Exercises to Promote System Performance TestingDr. Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering Walter Schilling is a Professor in the Software Engineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engi- neering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his B.S.E.E. from Ohio Northern University and M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. He worked for Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation as an Embedded Software Engineer for several years prior to returning for doctoral work. He has spent time at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and consulted for multiple embedded

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Ben Hein

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Engineering Physics & Physics

from a leader orother authority figure. In addition to being a technology-rich generation, Gen Y is one whichwants to know that what they spend their time on is significant to the world around them. In onestudy, the vast majority of millennials surveyed agreed that they believed it was possible forthem to do something great and perhaps make a positive impact for the common good of society.In this way, Carpino, Ugalde, and Gow argue that the expectations of today’s millennial-agecollege students are much different than previous generations35. These researchers suggest thatwhen a millennial enters the classroom they want to know that there is a practical application anduse to what they are learning, and that they prefer active over passive

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Durga Suresh, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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College Industry Partnerships

, providing insight into the best practices from anindustry and/or collegiate perspective. For example, the University of Hartford’s Ward College ofTechnology and New Horizons described the importance of identifying industry-specific needs,developing an appropriate plan, establishing a mutual agreement, and assessing the model in orderto make continuous improvement to the partnership and project 1 . This process created a projectthat could make mutually beneficial progress. In another example, Gannon University’s graduateprogram incorporates the academic program with application-based training of key real-worldindustry problems 2 . In explaining their success, the authors describe communication as the key tosuccess, and an annual review meeting

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shirley B. Pomeranz, The University of Tulsa; Peyton James Cook Ph.D., The University of Tulsa

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Mathematics

. For those with a good background in differential calculus, and the desire for atheoretical orientation, Calculus IIB is recommended. Calculus IIIA and section two of Calculus IIIBare for freshmen with strong preparation in both integral and differential mathematics. The mostdedicated and experienced can take Calculus IC. Their courses are impressive on paper butineffectual in practice. The A-sequence is designed to teach applied mathematics; it suffers from students taking thecourse description too literally. Freshmen, particularly engineers in Calculus A have virtually nointerest in mathematics per se; they view calculus as a tool for use in the physical or socialsciences and desire only to learn how to use it. Yet the A-sequence employs

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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First-Year Programs

Florida. His research on the longitudinal study of engineering students, team assignment, peer evaluation, and active and collaborative teaching methods has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Sloan Foundation and his team received Best Paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education in 2008 and 2011 and from the IEEE Transactions on Education in 2011 and 2015. Dr. Ohland is Chair of the IEEE Curriculum and Pedagogy Committee and an ABET Program Evaluator for ASEE. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE, IEEE, and AAAS.Dr. Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Monica E. Cardella is the Director of the INSPIRE