Conference Session

Horizontal and Vertical Integration

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

promoteinnovation through real world projects that connect student to faculty research.1 The goal of theVIP program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is to add project-based curriculumthroughout the four year undergraduate degree. Increasingly, engineering educators areidentifying this project-based curriculum sequence as the cornerstone to capstone courses – first-year intro to engineering and capstone design curriculum. Vertically Integrated Projects allowstudents to continue developing skills from the first-year engineering design projects:entrepreneurship, innovation, design, teamwork, and leadership. In addition to these professionalskills, these Vertically Integrated Project teams will develop hardware, software, data analysis,planning and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen C. Davis, University of Cincinnati; Fred Richard Beyette Jr., University of Cincinnati

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. [11] assess the impact of technologyentrepreneurship courses and programs on student learning by measuring prior and subsequentknowledge of terms, concepts, and entrepreneurial thinking. Their studies indicate thatprofessional competency can be increased by curricular experiences. Other researchers proposeand study entrepreneurship for engineering/computing students that include writing and pitchingbusiness plans, but none include a rubric for evaluating a pitch [4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12].Klein and Yoder [9] provide rubrics associated with entrepreneurial learning outcomes. Therubric for the KEEN learning outcome “Construct and effectively communicate a customer-appropriate value proposition” overlaps with categories in our rubric (hook/intro and

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonia Jacqueline Garcia, Texas A&M University; Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University; Matthew Pariyothorn, University of Houston; Ahmarlay Myint M.S., Access and Inclusion; Alexandra K. Hardman, Texas A&M University Access and Inclusion

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Latin America Programs she created, managed and developed projects to enhance the presence of Texas A&M University in Latin c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Paper ID #20476 American and to support in the internationalization of the education, research, and outreach projects of the university. She was charged with the development and implementation of a strategic plan for Texas A&M in South America. While at the Office for Latin America Programs, Maria was also responsible for the opening of the Soltis Center in Costa Rica. Maria speaks three languages fluently (Spanish

Conference Session

Graduate Study Programs Supporting Diversity and Underrepresented Minority Students - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Janet M. Beagle, Purdue University College of Engineering; Phillip S. Dunston, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Susan K. Fisher, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

had been approached by employers and were planning to start a careerimmediately after finishing the bachelor’s degree. As a result, the project team decided to add anew component of the program. The new component was called Early Pathways and wasdesigned for sophomores from the MSIs and their faculty or staff mentors.The remaining sections of this paper outline the motivation for this program, describe theprogram itself, and report on student reaction to the first year of the Pathways program. Inaddition, the new Early Pathways component planned for the spring of 2017 will be described.MotivationThe overarching goal of the project is to increase the number of underrepresented minoritystudents who pursue a Ph.D. and a faculty career in

Conference Session

First Year Computing Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Allen Benjamin Drown, Ohio State University; Lauren Corrigan, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

switches or LEDs dependingon the game. The focus of the game project is primarily real-time and modular programming.Similar to the IR project, students can complete the game project with programmingfundamentals learned from the course. In both projects, students often learn new ways to usethese concepts in order to develop an effective program.Both projects require students to further develop skills such as teamwork, time management, andproject planning. As students work in teams of two, they learn how to divide programmingbetween the team members, and to do so within time constraints. As part of the requireddocumentation, teams create algorithms and flow charts to plan the code for their project.Theoretical Framework and Survey DescriptionThe

Conference Session

CoED Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University; Junsuk Kang, Seoul National University

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Computers in Education

easily understand the limitations and assumptions used inthe classical formulation of mechanics problems. Some of the examples explored in the projectinclude the analysis of axially loaded members, torque loaded shafts, bending of beams, combinedloading of structural members, and pressurized thin-walled vessels.As an added measure to further maximize the effect of the project and to creatively enhance theeducational effect of the undertaken project for our program as a whole, the developed modules forthe mechanics of materials are also planned to be utilized in a newly developed undergraduate-graduate finite element course offered in spring 2017. Obviously, the intent for utilization of thesemodels in the FE course will be different than what is

Conference Session

New Tools for Teaching Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jamison IV, Villanova University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

share with their fellow studentsand employ throughout their professional careers. The proposed curricular project also aimed tofoster entrepreneurial mindset behaviors related to “curiosity” and “creating value.”MethodologyCourse Planning and Project ImplementationThe project ran through the final five weeks of the Fall 2015 semester. Students completed mostof the work out of class – only four lectures (out of 45) were dedicated to in-class time for theproject.To make space in the lecture schedule (compared to prior offerings of the course where there wasno ideation project) some course content was provided offline. Technical content for the courseis roughly 40% anatomy and physiology and 60% mechanics. For the Fall 2015 offering of thecourse

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Computing & Information Technology

continually improve and expand the activities for a wider age and experience range.Additionally, the author plans to extend several of these activities to cover more advancecomputer science topics. For example, with the “Network Topology and Problem Solving”activity, have multiple types of white hats each labeled to demonstrate that there are differenttypes of nodes within a network and discuss the role of each. Another example is expanding the“Sorting Algorithms with Paper Bags” to cover more complex sorting algorithms and morecomplex data structures. The “Linked List with Yarn and Paper Bags” could be easily beextended to cover not only doubly linked lists but circular linked lists as well. The author choseto focused early iterations of using these

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constanza Miranda, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; David Leal Martinez, Aalto University; Maurice Forget, Aalto University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

BSc in Electronic Systems Engineering from Tec de Monterrey (2004) a MSc in Space Sci- ence and Technology from Helsinki University of Technology and University of Lule˚a (2009) and is work- ing towards his PhD in Automation, Systems and Control Engineering in Aalto University (planned for 2017). His areas of expertise comprise electronic prototyping, space technology and distributed robotics. His main role in Aalto University lies at Aalto Design factory, where he manages the electronic prototyp- ing facilities that support mostly courses in new product development that usually are ran in partnership with companies such as Audi, Airbus, Kone, Nokia, Sako, Vaisala among others. He also created the Challenge

Conference Session

Graduate Study Programs Supporting Diversity and Underrepresented Minority Students - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth A. Bucher MSW, Ohio State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

. Universities can embed this in courses and supplement with experiencesoutside of class (Itani, M., Srour, I., 2015). Career planning should also be provided inprofessional development.Pilot Year: Suite of Support ProgramingPeer Mentoring: “Leadership Opportunity”Current MS students were asked to volunteer to meet with a small group of new MS students toanswer questions, offer advice, and share contact information. The active students developedleadership skills and added to their resumes by volunteering. The new students were given accessto experience community building and sense of belonging.A few volunteers were recruited through a “call for leaders”. The rest were recommended byfaculty. Eighteen current students led small groups of four to five

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony J Petrosino Jr, University of Texas, Austin; Walter M Stroup, University of Massachusetts

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

developing understanding of the kinds ofoptimization issues that characterize many areas of engineering with a group-based activitydesign and infrastructure.In Project Based Instruction (PBI), students experience a process of inquiry in response tochallenges or driving questions. While allowing for some student autonomy, projects arecarefully planned, managed, and assessed to ensure students learn key academic content, practice21st Century Skills, and create authentic products (Markham, Larmer, & Ravitz, 2003). TheLegacy Cycle also helps to organize learning activities into an inquiry cycle. It begins with achallenging problem so learners discover information about the problem as the need arises,provides opportunities for continual formative

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Architectural

deadline with a deliverable. The small group had the autonomy toaccomplish the task using their experience and expertise – student’s toolbox of skill sets.The initial group meeting was to gain buy-in from everyone and to confirm the responsibilitiesand role of the overseer. The role of the overseer is to guide, which may include hard decisionsto keep the project on track, and the responsibility is to enforce deadlines and producedeliverables. Once buy-in was gained, more conventional project planning and performance wasemployed. The project planning was divided into traditional intermediate goal phases –conceptual (or schematic) design, design development, construction, and installation. The projectperformance incorporated small group tasks and

Conference Session

Career Development in Engineering: From Higher Education to Industry

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Continuing Professional Development

, beta testing and subsequent modificationof the process, based on cyclical feedback requires 6 months.Resources required to complete the above planning process, are yet another budgeted itemcontributing to total planning cost. Once the process is defined, the intent is to create centers ofexcellence attendant to each of the many activities; this, coupled with financial pro formas ofincreased residual gains, act to encourage a university-wide distance education solution, and willbring the many current independent distance education organizations under a centralizedumbrella. In the end, maximum efficiencies and cost savings manifest from a centralized versusdecentralized approach to distance education.On the whole, the 12 months will provide a

Conference Session

Technical Session 2: Improving Information Literacy Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff McAdams, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Julia Glauberman, Binghamton University Libraries

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Engineering Libraries

, mechanicalengineering, systems engineering, engineering technology, and construction management fromthe William States Lee College of Engineering (COE).In all of COE’s undergraduate programs, formal library instruction is generally limited to anoptional workshop that first-year students may attend for extra credit. Approximately 78% ofeligible students participate in this workshop during which they receive a basic introduction tolibrary resources in the context of an assignment focused on career planning. In addition to thisannual workshop, interested professors may contact the engineering librarian directly to requestlibrary instruction sessions. These individual requests from professors, which generate a fewsessions each semester, are usually spurred by

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Electrical Engineering and Circuits

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Fan, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Chung-Tse Michael Wu, Wayne State University; Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

driver to stay in lane, but do not allow fullautonomous driving4-7. GM, in particular, warns that their lane keeping system should not beused while towing a trailer or on slippery roads, as it could cause loss of control of the vehicleand a crash5.Project DescriptionThere are two types of lane assist systems: Lane Departure Warning (LDW), which warns thedriver of lane departure; and Lane Keeping Systems (LKS), which actively apply steering torqueto direct the car back to the center of lane. This project is focused on the lane keeping system. ARC toy car was modified to stay in the center of a lane as it drove along the road by integratingan optical sensor with actuators controlled by a computer and strategy planning/coding. Thevehicle platform

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

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

university funded program that provides scholarships and research funding for underrepre- sented students in engineering and engineering technology programs. Dr. Talbert-Hatch is also a Co-PI on a recently funded NSF STEM grant that provides scholarships, academic support, and career planning for 2nd year students with unmet financial need who are enrolled in engineering programs. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Status of STEM Living Learning CommunitiesAbstractVirtually all institutions of higher learning have developed activities and/or academic programsin the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math disciplines, i.e., STEM. One specific programis called “STEM Living

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University; Katherine M Ehlert, Clemson University; Dennis M Lee, Clemson University; Penelope Vargas

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

epistemic cognition11 within an undergraduate experience, we are using situatedlearning5,6, role identity, and epistemic cognition as theoretical lenses. Situated learning providesa framework for us to investigate students’ identity development and epistemic cognition as theyintegrate into a research group, which can be recognized as a community of practice5,6. Throughlegitimate peripheral participation within their URE, students will develop their identities asresearchers and their beliefs about how knowledge is created and justified within the field. In thisinitial phase of our work, we are using situated learning to begin to understand the connectionsbetween identity and epistemic cognition within a URE.Executive SummaryOur detailed plan for

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Doudican, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Brian Lawrence LaDuca, University of Dayton

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

experience was used to create curriculum development teams and to ideate possiblelesson topics and engineering problems to incorporate into their curriculum.Impact of the ACTlab on the Curriculum DevelopmentAs part of the external evaluation process for the NSF-RET program, the teachers were requiredto respond to a weekly evaluation regarding specific programming that occurred that week aswell as their overall experience. Through this evaluation, the teachers reported engaging inactivities in the ACTlab, such as the ‘Speed Dating’ and ‘Bag of Improbable Materials’ whichthey would use in their classrooms. One teacher commented:“There are so many parts to the lesson plan that are crucial to make sure that the STEMeducation the students are receiving

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrizi-Sani , Washington State University; Chen-Ching Liu, Washington State University; Robert G. Olsen, Washington State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

sites during the spring break.Students who participate in these opportunities often receive offers of summer internships andlater, offers of permanent employment. These activities form the basis of the support services ofthis scholarship program.Student Support Services and Programs for Scholars Building on the aforementionedactivities, we provide students who plan study at WSU with mentoring and advising support.Faculty from the Energy Systems Innovation Center (ESIC) provide mentorship to the scholarshiprecipients through regular meetings. Academic advising is provided to these students, and theyare offered the opportunity to take part in the Center’s multidisciplinary research. Through theCenter’s extensive contact with the industry, it acts

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Marie Anne Aloia, Bayonne High School; Laurent Simon, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

research skills and enhance their knowledge of science and engineering concepts13.Teachers worked side-by-side with university research faculty, graduate students, andundergraduate students (participating in a parallel Research Experience for Undergraduates,REU site program) in discovery-based, hands-on research projects.Teachers were provided with the guidance to translate their research experience into classroompractice and develop lesson plans relevant to their area of research14. As part of the programteachers developed instructional modules they could use to integrate into their classroomteaching15. The project also focused on helping the teachers refine their instructional planningskills and providing them with an effective protocol for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

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

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gareth W. Figgess, California State University, Sacramento; Rustin G. Vogt, California State University, Sacramento

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Educational Research and Methods

final public day where students were to Construction give a tour of the house and stage a Documents; Bill of Materials, Construction twenty foot square lot for visitors to walkConstruction Management (3) through. The public day grossed over Plans. Build Site Preparation; Tool 20,000 attendees when a projected 3,000 Storage, Site Power, attendees were

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Parameswari Ramanathan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computing & Information Technology

and independent study courses wereexcluded. In spring 2016, there was a total of 1111 students in the sampling frame. A sample sizeof 10 % of this population was considered to have sufficient statistical power to derive theresults.The stratified random sampling method was used to select the participants with the strata basedon course level (e.g. 100, 200, 300 & 400-level courses). The sample was randomly selectedacross the four strata so as to be proportional to the number of students enrolled in each stratum(course level). Table 1 shows the percentage of students selected from each course level resultingin the sample size of 111. Table 1. Participant Sampling Plan Course Number of

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques II: Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

lesson plans can be found in the Appendix of this paper.Each prediction activity began with the instructor explaining the demonstration and asking aquestion about what would happen in the system. Students wrote down their predicted answerwith some justification. A brief demonstration followed, allowing students to observe whatactually happened. The instructor concluded the activity with a 5 minute explanation of thetheory governing the system. Within a week of the in-class activity, students in Class Ccompleted a brief set of structured questions, aimed to engage students in reflection. Thesefollow-up activities are in the Appendix.Table 1: Experimental Design. The same HECI test was administered pre- and post-instruction as a quantitativeform

Conference Session

Pre-college: Blending Computers, Computational Thinking, and Engineering Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

break down the problemstatement aloud to her children and describing in a way that helps them define the scope ofthe criteria to her children. She then starts the the problem better. In particular, Johnconversation below: identifies the fence and the toys as the twoMother: so, what is your plan John? major components of the task (ProblemJohn: I’m gonna build a fence and then toys. Scoping-Problem Decomposition). InMother: what the fence is gonna look like? addition, we see that John is able to imagineJohn ; A large rectangle or may be a circle. the playground in a yard and focus on featuresMaybe, I can use this [pointing to a circular that are common for

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

residents were asked to reduce the amount of bathroom water used. The reservoir came within one day of having no usable water supply, and the student’s university came close to shutting off the water supply to all dormitories. Luckily, a substantial rainfall event avoided this situation. Anticipating future droughts, City and University administrators asked local engineering firms to develop a plan to reduce the amount of water used by businesses in the area and the dorms serving the students at your university. These plans are to be implemented by the year 2020. Failure to implement these technologies results in stiff financial fines.After reading this description, the students answered questions outlined in Table 2. Thesequestions were designed

Conference Session

Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne-Marie A. Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Mechanical Engineering

feedback about the relative challenge of individualproblems (“The A-problem was just like the example, but man, that B problem was wild!”)If, with careful monitoring, student learning is not going as planned, the instructor must beprepared to deviate from the previously planned progressive peer group. Variations on thismethod that the author has invoked include: having the entire class work on one problemtogether, nominally in groups of threes, but coming together as a class to work through thechallenging portions and discuss ideas on how to proceed. The author has also stoppedprogressive peer work to bring the entire class together to discuss a concept if it is clear there iswide-spread confusion or misconceptions. There have been times where

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

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Materials

definition of“design” as “the creation of a plan or convention for the construction of an object, system ormeasurable human interaction [from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design].” Designing usually needs to consider the aesthetic,functional, economic and societal dimensions of both the design object and design process.Learning the design methods and processes through project-based learning activities seems tobe an important route for students to understanding the merging of materials science withengineering for future challenges as reported [4-6]. Introducing designing processesthrough project-based learning activities will enable students to see how the fundamentalconcepts of science and

Conference Session

Design & Development Projects and Practices

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

. Most of these courses include labs, and students are assigned towork on design projects to satisfy the student learning outcomes1.Senior Design Course Overview:MANE students take MANE 461 and 462 (two credit hours each) senior design courses in theirsenior year as a capstone to accomplish all aspects of the design requirements. Depending on thenature of the selected projects, they may be teamed with computer engineering students. Theprinciples of the design and project planning and control processes are taught by the projectscoordinator faculty through the entire life of the projects. Each project advisor faculty advisesone or two teams on designing and prototyping their project(s). Manufacturing students mostlyare assigned to select topics in

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sami Ainane, Pertoleum Institute Abu Dhabi UAE; Ali Bouabid

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Women in Engineering

to see a woman taking up her distinctive position in society... nothing should hinder her progress. Like men, women deserve the right to occupy high positions according to their capabilities and qualification." The late President and Founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.6The UAE vision 2021 calls for a strategy based on knowledge, innovation, research, science andtechnology. The large investments made by the government in renewable energy, high techmanufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications equipment, and aerospacewill make the need for engineers and scientists soar in the next few years. Abu Dhabi National OilCompany (ADNOC) plans on increasing its