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Industrial Engineering Division Tech Session 1: IE-ing a Broader Perspective

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan O. Schall, SOS Consulting, LLC

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

the history of engineering education.” Actions toattract and train technically active mid-career professionals as ABET evaluators would takelonger. The Participation Project and its successor, Partnership to Advance VolunteerExcellence (PAVE) continued the collaboration between member societies, volunteers, andheadquarters staff to advance ABET’s commitment to continuous quality improvement of itsvolunteer processes beginning in 2003. PAVE led to a program evaluator competency model,new experiential volunteer training, workshops on assessment, and a new volunteer managementtool. Further demonstrating commitment to continuous quality improvement, ABET wasformally recognized as ISO 9001:2008 certified in 2015.Engineering Criteria as a Quality

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International Research Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis Felipe Zapata Rivera, Florida Atlantic University; Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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Diversity

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International

Education, Information Retrieval, Machine Learning,Master Theses1. IntroductionEngineering education is a broad area that includes all the resources, tools, strategies,methodologies and practices aligned to improve the quality of the education in engineering. Theresearch in this area has grown during the last decades and some of the problems identified by theresearch are: The lack of motivation of people to study careers in engineering and other areas ofScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (), the high dropout rates of students fromengineering programs around the world, the misalignment between the curriculum and theassessment, and the gap between the skills of graduates and the needs of the industry, among others[1].The current

Conference Session

Action on Diversity - Engineering Workforce & Faculty Training

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly J Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

to encourage the adoption of teaching practices that promotediversity and inclusion early in their career; 3) vary instructional delivery and assessmentpractices to create more learning opportunities for a variety of student identities; and 4) beculturally responsive by explicitly linking students prior knowledge to the academic languageused (e.g. translate disciplinary language to accessible language for students)10. Based on thelarge body of literature highlighted here, that is not meant to be exhaustive, but provides astarting point for identifying pathways to integrate diversity into an engineering classroom.Looking into successful models to promote institutional change, communities of practice (COP)have been stressed in the literature

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The Student Experience

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd M. Fernandez, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Connor Rene Couetil, Purdue University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

InitialPublic Offering (IPO): In the 10th year of the company, you are doing $70 million in sales and project that you will reach $100 million within a year. At this time, you see 2 possible directions for the company: 1) Take the company public. Your accountants suggest that you should offer 2 million (of your total 12 million shares) at $30 per share. 2) Disney, which has been trying to get into the educational software market, offers you $420 million for your entire company.Students often gave clear answers that analyzed their personal interests, long term career goals,and assessments of value. However, close to half of the students (16 of 40) also struggled withthe exact mechanisms at play when

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenbing Zhao, Cleveland State University; Xiongyi Liu, Cleveland State University; Chaomin Luo, University of Detroit Mercy; Xiong Luo, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, and Beijing Key Laboratory of Knowledge Engineering for Materials Science

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Electrical and Computer

, Cleveland State University Xiongyi Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Foundations at Cleveland State University, USA. She obtained her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA. Her research interests include technology-facilitated teaching and learning, self-regulation, and assessment and evaluation. Her expertise in research methodology has led her to serve as evaluator of multiple federal and state funded projects for preparing students of various levels for career paths in Science, Technology, Engineering, and math (STEM). Dr. Liu has been actively involved in academic community by publishing in peer-reviewed journals such as Contemporary Educational

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Merging Disciplines: Practice and Benefits

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Brian T. Kench, University of New Haven; Summer J. McGee, University of New Haven; Michael A. Collura P.E., University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Charles David Skipton, University of New Haven

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Innovation. He has 150 journal, conference proceedings and technical report publications. He is a Fellow of ASCE and has been inducted into the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering.Dr. Brian T. Kench, University of New Haven Brian T. Kench is Dean of the AACSB accredited College of Business at the University of New Haven. Dean Kench has built his career around the specialties behavioral and experimental economics, microeco- nomics, and the economics of organization. He serves as a consultant in the areas of economic damages and economic impact analysis. His works have been published in the Eastern Economic Journal, Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research, Journal of Financial Transformation, and

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Innovation and Reflection

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene B. Mena, University of Pittsburgh; Alexander T. Dale, Engineers for a Sustainable World

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #18804Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Complex Problems and StakeholdersIrene B. Mena, University of Pittsburgh Irene B. Mena has a B.S. and M.S. in industrial engineering, and a Ph.D. in engineering education. Her research interests include first-year engineering and graduate student professional development.Dr. Alexander T. Dale, Engineers for a Sustainable World Alexander Dale is a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow hosted at the US EPA, and Board Mem- ber at Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW). His career has included time in academia, nonprofits, and federal policy, focusing on energy, water

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DEED Postcard Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado, Denver; Stephen T. Frezza, Gannon University

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Design in Engineering Education

a precondition for creative problem solving as well as means tofind the möjligheter themselves.Möjligheter-finding may be point in the design process ripest for creativity. For example, inartistic work, it has been shown that the artists who spend more time finding their “problems”have demonstrably more creative output over those who spend less time, and that this practice oftaking time to explore more of the problem space leads to more creative output not just onindividual projects, but over the course of a career 30. In contrast, a study of engineering coursesfound that even when creativity was explicitly addressed, it was almost always focused onconvergent tasks, rather than divergent ones 31. Möjligheter-finding demands divergent

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Assessment & Grading in Mechanics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanics

Pennsylvania Scott Kiefer has spent the past sixteen years teaching mechanical engineering at four institutions. As an exemplary teaching specialist in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University, Scott received the Withrow Award for Teaching Excellence, given to one faculty member in the College in Engineering for outstanding instructional performance. Scott specializes in machine design, vibrations and controls, and mechatronics. He started his career at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez in the traditional role of teaching and administering a modest research program. At Trine University, a small private school in Angola, Indiana, Scott taught ten different courses from introductory freshman courses to

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Integrating Teaching Assistants, Tenure-track, and Non-tenure-track Faculty into a Cohesive Department

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

eleven years on the faculty at the United States Military Academy.Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel Ally Kindel Martin is the Director of Student Engagement, Projects & Finance in the School of Engi- neering. In her position, she has worked with the Supplemental Instruction program, launched STEM Freshmen Outreach initiatives, created an Engineering Mentor Connection program, and revitalized the Engineering Career & Networking Expo. She holds a M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. Previously she worked as a Student Success Adviser and focused on early intervention initiatives. She has taught courses including First Year Seminar, Keys to Student Success and

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 11

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven P. Jacobs, University of Pittsburgh; Alaine M. Allen, University of Pittsburgh; Linda W. Demoise, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. • Show the linkage between high school math / science classes and science or engineering–related fields. • Show students that careers in science and engineering are within their reach. • Encourage students to choose science or engineering majors in college.HOS&E activities are facilitated by a variety of University science and engineering departments,schools, and professional organizations. Typically, the students are required to participate inthree to four HOS&E activities per year during the ninth, tenth and eleventh grade. Sessions areinteractive, allowing students to learn by experience. Table 1 lists the departments, schools andorganizations that offered HOS&E activities to students in the pre-college

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Motivation and Engagement

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University; Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, San Jose State University; Eric Hamilton, Pepperdine University; Chitra R. Nayak, Tuskegee University

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering workforce. Based at an HBCU-designatedschool with extensive NSF support, this study has analyzed foundational weaknesses in studentmathematical competencies and preparation for advanced coursework. It connected these weaknesses tothe level of student academic engagement – both inside and outside of the classroom – and concluded thatnovel and effective brain-based learning interventions that promoted student academic engagement in ourdigital era could translate to students experiencing more successful acquisition of engineeringcompetencies that successful career entry requires. This analysis, attempting to address student weaknesses by addressing low academic engagementlevels, led to the design and exploration of a brain-based learning

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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College Industry Partnerships

publication output, patent output, and likelihood of collaboration  Topic: industry funded research effects on faculty's view of their research  Topic: industry funded research effects on faculty tenure and promotion  Topic: industry funded research effects on effects on faculty service work  Topic: industry funded research effects on effects on faculty teachingIt may be interesting to replicate the survey and analysis done by Gulbrandsen and Smeby (2005)in Norway on a US engineering faculty population. The research questions addressed in theirstudy, as applied to US engineering faculty, would shed interesting light on the effects ofindustry funded research on faculty careers, and create an interesting comparison between the USand

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Paying Attention to Retention

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth A. Adams, Chandler Gilbert Community College; Mary Beth Burgoyne

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

year, andthe percentage of women in most undergraduate engineering programs has remained at or below20% for decades, as estimated from enrollment and degrees awarded from National Center forScience and Engineering Statistics data (2012). Further research indicates that women inengineering programs value social context in their program of study. To this end, the designproject discussed in this paper integrates humanitarian application experiences using the NAEGrand Challenges as well as campus-specific projects.It is hypothesized that implementation of this module will a) increase students’ perspective ofengineering as a socially meaningful career option and, b) show higher retention and successfulcompletion by female and underrepresented

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Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Keegan O'Bannon, Urick Ductile Solutions

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Manufacturing

Engineering/Ergonomics and Human Factors and PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Pennsylvania State University in 2010 and 2012, respectively. He earned his B.S. in Industrial Engineering/Design and Manufacturing and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2005 and 2007, respectively. Dr. Ashour is the first recipient of William and Wendy Korb Early Career Professorships in Industrial Engineering at Penn State Behrend. His research interest mainly includes process improvement, modeling and simulation, and decision making modeling of manufacturing and healthcare systems. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), Jordanian

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Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Mathematics (STEM) careers. It is estimated that by 2018, STEMbased job opportunities would be among the top 10 rapidly growing careers1. Developingevidence based solutions, Identifying underlying factors for a given problem, Holistic thinking,Understanding problem dependencies, are a few but not an exhaustive list of industry ready skillsacquired by STEM students. However, educational environment plays a very significant role inshaping the understanding of a given concept among the students. Current research trend isobserved on identifying effective teaching methodologies and developing innovative ways tokeep students engaged in a classroom. With different classroom structural settings in place, it isobserved that traditional teaching approach is

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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Electrical and Computer

occurred 3 months after the PD, however, in order to measure long-term adoption rates more data must be collected. Finally, 75% (6/8) of PD experts were accustomed to educational outreach, which may be atypical in other technically focused PDs.Analysis & FindingsQualitative - Two Case Studies (Through Teacher Created Presentations)I. A High School Teacher’s Self-Guided Learning: One of the K12 instructors that implemented CS in their existing curriculum was an early career physics teacher with less than 2 years of teaching experience. One of her post-implementation interview responses exemplifies an overarching theme amongst the teachers’ willingness to self-learn the Python programming language through web-based tools such as Jupyter

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C. Morales P.E., Universidad del Turabo

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

. The objective of the experiment was to differentiate between language difficulties (the FEExam is in English) versus weaknesses in formulating a problem. The experiment was designedto capture each of these two issues independently. The language issue has been suspected as a probable cause for the lower passing rates inPuerto Rico. Students in Puerto Rico are essentially 100% Hispanic so some of the researchquestions of interest are: are Hispanic students facing difficulties understanding the FE Examwhich is offered in English? Are they able to translate a problem into Spanish, thusdemonstrating that they clearly understand the problem statement? The author, through personal experience in his 22-year teaching career, has

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University; Parth Bhavsar, Rowan University; Angela D Wenger, Center for Aquatic Sciences; Patricia Lynn Hurley, Rowan University; Roisin Breen, Rowan University; DeMond S Miller, Department of Sociology and Anthropology; Kara Ieva Ieva, Rowan University; Megan Casey Mittenzwei

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Paper ID #20368 Dr. Kara Ieva is currently an Associate Professor in the Counseling in Educational Settings program at Rowan University. Kara’s areas of research interest include counseling children and adolescent of un- derserved populations regarding college and career readiness particularly in STEM and group counseling. Further, she was the principal investigator and project director for the Rowan University Aim High Science and Technology Academies (grant funded; $998,259), that aids first generation and low-income college students access and preparation for post-secondary

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University; Diane L. Peters P.E., Kettering University

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Engineering Technology

; Daly, S. R. Returning to graduate school: Expectations of success, values of the degree, and managing the costs. Journal of Engineering Education 102, 244-268 (2013).2 Peters, D. L. & Daly, S. R. The Challenge of Returning: Transitioning from an Engineering Career to Graduate School in Annual Conference & Exposition.(2011)3 Lucietto, A. M. Who is the engineering technology graduate and where do they go? in Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2016 IEEE. 1-7 (IEEE).4 Lucietto, A. M. Identity of an Engineering Technology Graduate, in ASEE's 123rd Conference and Exposition (ed ASEE) (New Orleans, LA, 2016).5 Statistics, N. C. f. E. Graduate enrollment in programs in engineering, physical and

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Aspects of Engineering Literacy and Community and Industry Engagement

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas at El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas, El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Erik Lopez; Deena Mustin, UTEP Academic Technologies ; Robin Munoz, Academic Technologies; Jackeline Munoz; Sarah Huizar, UTEP Academic Technologies Learning Environments; Crystal Fernandez-Pena, Carnegie Mellon University; Celena Arreola; Tetyana Zhyvotovska, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

learning outcomes more. A project once focused on just soldering circuit boards hasresulted in students now creating entirely new network protocols, schematics, and electricalcomponents to meet the design challenges they face. More importantly they feel this project isgeared towards solving a challenge which they deem is important to their learning outcomes. While not directly assessed in the first seven years of this project we are looking to see if thisability to expand their skill sets and take on new and growing challenges yields over time moreself-confidence. This is both focused on their professional and academic careers and whether thisself-confidence leads to better performance in coursework overall. These types of studies havebeen done

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Pre-College: Fundamental Research in Engineering Education (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Johnna Bolyard, West Virginia University; Darran Cairns, West Virginia University; David Luke Loomis, West Virginia University; Sera Mathew; Kelly Leigh Watts

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

to STEM careers are enhanced in Appalachia and West Virginia(WV) 1-2. WV is far below the national average in percentage of STEM degrees (21% vs. 30%).17% of adults over 25 in WV have a Bachelor’s degree (lowest nationally); many communitieshave much lower rates 3. Thirteen of 55 WV counties are “low education counties” where “25percent or more of residents 25-64 years old had neither a high school diploma nor GED.”4.Project TESAL is a three year Math Science Partnership providing proximal context fordeveloping the model described here. Structurally, Project TESAL involved two weeks ofprofessional development each summer, two days each semester, and classroomobservations/support (see Figure 1). Participating teachers remained in the program

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stewart J. Thomas, Valparaiso University; Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University

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Electrical and Computer

, students noted frustration in the inability to ask questionsand receive quick feedback for the traditional format. Students felt the professor was willing tohelp, but sought more in-class examples and time for questions.Many of these issues were resolved in the flipped format. Students welcomed the ability to workon assignments during class time, and enjoyed the ability to receive instant feedback. Not onlydid students mention enjoying the class, but several students noted excitement about the coursematerial and future career opportunities. Additionally, feedback directly concerning the professorwas overall positive.Future WorkThe assessment presented in this paper suggests that some difficulties related to onboarding newfaculty can be alleviated

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica E. S. Swenson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering coursework and the design process of undergraduate students in project-based courses.Dr. Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University Kristen Wendell is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ed- ucation at Tufts University. Her research efforts at at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach focus on supporting discourse and design practices during K-12, teacher education, and college-level en- gineering learning experiences, and increasing access to engineering in the elementary school experience, especially in under-resourced schools. In 2016 she was a recipient of the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). http

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CoED Mechanical Engineering Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David G Alexander, California State University, Chico

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Computers in Education

described with equations." "Definitely, this module is going to assist me in a variety of my classes in the future along with my career in civil engineering. I will be taking water resources, concrete design and a few other classes that deal with physics which this module can assist in." "I probably wouldn't use this one specifically. I would probably use the other ones more than this one." "Yes, this could be very handy when in the design phase of a prototype of some sort. It is very convenient to be able to pull up a module and input the information you have in order to find out what you need to know at the click of a button, instead of having to do tedius calculation as well as

Conference Session

Flexible Engineering Curricula

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

: Revolutionizing Engineering and Computer Science Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED)grant, we are now integrating the liberal arts directly into our engineering courses in a newgeneral engineering curriculum that reframes traditional engineering content around its broadersocietal contexts. Rather than focus on specific disciplinary knowledge students might need for aparticular career, we are developing a curriculum focused on strengthening the critical skillscommon across engineering disciplines, such as design, analytical problem-solving,communication, and the ability to make interdisciplinary connections. In addition, we recognizethat graduates must understand the profound social responsibility that comes with being anengineer. In alignment with the mission of

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Pre-College: Engineering Undergraduates as Teachers

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Shah Alam P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

student engagement may not be enhanced ifthere is no student motivation, as important informal learning aspects were discussed and weresaid to be associated with skill developments in urban planners and architects (Gray, Nicosia &Jordan, 2012). It has been observed that high school student experiences on the college educationprepares the students for a professional career environment and for following their potential rolemodels in STEM fields (Dakeev, Heidari &, Elukurthi, 2016). Moreover, knowledge is oftenacquired via collaboration, and people become learners and teachers alike (Banks, Au, Ball, Bell,Gordon, Gutierrez & Heath, 2007), indicating another appeal for a curriculum service learningtype activity that is efficient for both

Conference Session

Energy Conservation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

construction was adapted in HB1647 building code of Florida Legislature. Najafi is a member of numerous professional societies and has served on many committees and programs, and continuously attends and presents refereed papers at international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars and workshops, and has developed courses, videos and software packages during his career. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, renewable energy, and public works. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 100% Renewable energy for Pennsylvania

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Mechatronics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ghossein; Linda M. DeLosSantos, University of Houston, Downtown ; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Omar Meraz

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #18956A Capstone and Design Project on Process Automation: Technical Detailsand Student LearningMr. Michael Ghossein My name is Michael Ghossein I have a Bachelors Degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering Technology from the University of Houston - Downtown. I currently work at Shell Deer Park as a Process Operator (5 years experience). I intend to use my education to start a career in Controls and Instrumenta- tion.Linda M. DeLosSantos, University of Houston, DowntownDr. Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown Vassilios Tzouanas is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering

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Computing Technology Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M T Taher; Usman Ghani, Robert Morris University; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #17788A Comparative Study for Determining the Impact of Simulation-based, Hands-on and Feedback Mechanisms on Students’ Learning in Engineering Technol-ogy and Computer Networking ProgramsDr. M T Taher,Dr. Usman Ghani, Robert Morris University Usman Ghani Professor Robert Morris University Usman Ghani is a senior professor of Network and Communication Management in the College of Engi- neering and Information Science at Robert Morris University, Chicago, Illinois. Professor Ghani’s area of specialization is ’Network Infrastructure and Security’. Mr. Ghani began his career as an Electronics Engineer for Johnson