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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Evanoski-Cole, Colorado State University; Kimberly Catton P.E., Colorado State University; Bert Vermeulen, Colorado State University; Jamison Taylor Bair, Colorado State University; Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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Student

classes to native English speakers, he has also taught special introductory engineering classes for foreign students who do not have English as their primary language.Mr. Jamison Taylor Bair , Colorado State University Jamison Bair is a Graduate Student pursuing a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University in May 2016. Jamison is one of the GTAs for MECH-468, the senior design capstone class at CSU. He is also the Project Manager for the CSU Vehicle Innovation Team competing in the intercollegiate automotive engineering competition EcoCAR3 and the President of the CSU Student Chapter of the Society for the

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Research Experiences at Two-year Colleges

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lea K Marlor, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

) offerscutting edge research projects to community college students, hosted by the University ofCalifornia. The overall goal of the TTE REU program is to increase the number of communitycollege students transferring to a 4 year school to earn a bachelors in science and engineering.TTE REU has been operating since 2011 and has hosted 66 community college students. EachTTE participant is placed in a faculty member’s lab and mentored closely by a graduate studentfor their nine-week internship. This paper will focus on the impact this program has had on theparticipants through a follow up study with the students hosted in 2012, 2013, and 2014. All TTEREU participants were surveyed and asked to evaluate how the program has impacted them inthe short term. TTE

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Onur Bilgen, Old Dominion University; Karina Arcaute, Old Dominion University; Michel Albert Audette, Old Dominion University; Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University

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Military and Veterans

Specializa- tion Mechatronics Systems Design. She worked as a Visiting Researcher at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Disputanta, VA on projects focusing on digital thread and cyber security of manufacturing systems. She has funded research in broadening participation efforts of underrepresented students in STEM funded by Office of Naval Research, focusing on mechatronic pathways. She is part of the ONR project related to the additive manufacturing training of active military. She is also part of the research team that leads the summer camp to nine graders that focus on broadening participation of underrepresented students into STEM (ODU BLAST).Dr. Onur Bilgen, Old Dominion UniversityDr. Karina Arcaute

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Investigating Instructional Strategies

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University; Willietta Gibson, Bennett College

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

hands-on projects that do notimmediately seem related, and thus seeks to link a service-learning project to 3D modeling andprinting. The first part carries students on a journey to understand the need for and to plan aservice-learning project. The story begins with two students frustrated by their experience offacilitating an engineering design challenge with elementary school children. The case thendirects students to use provided resources to plan and engage in a meaningful service-learningproject. The second part continues the story of one of the disgruntled students experiencing abreakthrough when the needs addressed by the service-learning intervention are well-defined andwhen the student discovers a shared interest in 3D printing with one

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Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristal Monet Johnson, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

differentiation of instruction. If the class consists of diverse learners, the instructionguide allows for flexibility in design options. The instructor will discover that some students willrequire step by step instructions on building a robot and controlling the platform. Other studentswill see different design options. The kit allows for differentiation and reinforces the ideationand improve step of the Engineering Design Process. The USAR Robot Kit allows the instructormultiple gains in teaching concepts with a district friendly budget project based learning kit.The Tetrix USAR Kit is not the only robot platform with a camera. There are many othersprovided by Vex, Pitsco, and Lego. The aim of the lesson is to teach students visual odometry.This goal

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Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan W. Krauss, Grand Valley State University; Chad Thomas VanderRoest, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 MAKER: A 3D Printed Balancing Robot for Teaching Dynamic Systems and ControlAbstractThis paper presents a student project focused on designing a low-cost robot that can be used toteach dynamic systems and control. The robot is a two-wheeled balancing robot that is essentiallyan inverted pendulum. The robot is designed to carry a glass of water while performing variousmaneuvers such as line following. Students learn the importance of using feedback to stabilize theunstable inverted-pendulum system.The body of the robot was 3D printed. A low-level, real-time feedback control algorithm isimplemented on an Arduino. The high-level

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

participated inan academic and/or professional development activity: Site Visits: To aid students in identifying and developing their interests within the civil engineering sub-disciplines, students participated in site visits to a variety of local civil engineering companies and project sites. Examples of site visits included trips to a wastewater treatment plant, a humanitarian engineering non-profit organization, a power company, and several construction sites. Service Learning Projects: Each Fall semester, freshmen and sophomores planned and participated in an interactive outreach event to teach elementary school students about civil engineering. Each Spring semester, students coordinated with The Citadel’s Society of

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Conrad M. Zapanta, Carnegie Mellon University; Howard D. Edington; Philip E. Empey, University of Pittsburgh ; David Clement Whitcomb, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, and Carnegie Mellon University; Alan John Rosenbloom, Carnegie Mellon University

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Biomedical

genotyped using 23andMe©. Students who participate inthis optional exercise are able the analyze their own genetic data using tools presented in agenetic tools workshop that could potentially be used to individualize treatments. Those studentswho do not choose to have their own DNA genotyped use de-identified data for this activity.For the team project, groups of three to five students are assigned to a disease at the beginning ofthe semester (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis). Each group learns about the disease, identifies one areaof unmet need, designs an approach to solving the problem (with special consideration of howthe patient would interface with the solution), and develops a brief marketing plan. Sampleprojects include a 4D MRI for hepatic

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Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Allison Gray, Northern Arizona University; Robin G. Tuchscherer, Northern Arizona University; Ron Gray, Northern Arizona University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #18248WIP: Examining Micro-interventions to Improve Classroom Community inIntroductory Engineering ClassroomsMs. Christine Allison Gray, Northern Arizona University Christine Allison Gray is a doctoral student in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University. She also serves as a graduate assistant on the Reshaping Norms project in the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on the influence of classroom climate on the devel- opment of undergraduate students’ professional engineering identity.Dr. Robin G. Tuchscherer, Northern Arizona University Dr. Tuchscherer

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Novel Pedagogical Techniques I: Online, Electronic, and Apps!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

representations in chemical engineering acrossinstitutions, and whether diversifying course experiences leads to greater problem solvingcapabilities in students.Purpose and Scope of PaperThe described “app” is part of a long-term project to study the effects of exposure to diverserepresentations on chemical engineering student problem solving, critical thinking, andcommunication skills. The “app” is being developed primarily as a data-collection tool, but wealso foresee potential implications for classroom use (depending on study results) as laterdescribed. At the time of this work-in-progress publication the “app” is in initial stages ofdevelopment. Thus, we outline the framework for the “app” idea in detail, and describe some“app” features prior to

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Developing New Engineering Educators

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy B. Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana

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New Engineering Educators

responsibilities and long lists of tasks. Some of thesetasks have more immediate deadlines and necessitate frequent attention, while otherresponsibilities are longer-term projects. For example, teaching preparation can consume a largeproportion of a new faculty member’s time; however, one’s research and writing cannot beneglected. New faculty in particular may be faced with teaching, research, and service activitiesall requiring their time and attention at an intensity level that they might not have encounteredbefore. This can lead to a faculty member feeling overwhelmed and trigger self-doubt.This paper presents a research-based, holistic framework and strategies for time management,with an emphasis on taking an intentional approach to allocating time

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1: Programs, Pedagogies, and Practices

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A. Cudney, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Susan L. Murray, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Brittany Groner, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Katie M. Kaczmarek, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Bonnie Wilt, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Kamaria Blaney, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Julie Phelps, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Management

, and Tau Beta Pi Honors Fraternity. She has been attending the university since August of 2013 and will complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Management in December of 2016.Miss Katie M. Kaczmarek, Missouri University of Science & Technology I am a student at Missouri University of Science and Technology where I am earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering Management. I have work experience in Project Management and Lean Six Sigma. I am also Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.Bonnie Wilt, Missouri University of Science & Technology Bonnie Wilt is an undergraduate student in the Engineering Management department at Missouri Univer- sity of Science and Technology. She will graduate with honors in

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #18605Improving Student Success and Retention through a Summer Research Pro-gram for First and Second Year Students at a Minority-Serving InstitutionDr. Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield Melissa Danforth is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at CSUB. Dr. Danforth is the PI for a NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636) to create models for information assurance education and outreach. Dr. Danforth is the Project Director for a U.S. Department of Education grant (P031S100081) to create engineering pathways

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Curricular Issues in Computing

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yosi Shibberu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computing & Information Technology

amounts of programming areunder active development making deep learning increasingly accessible to a broader group ofstudents.At the graduate level, machine learning is normally considered a prerequisite for deep learning.However, a machine learning prerequisite for an undergraduate deep learning course wouldsignificantly reduce the number of students who can take the deep learning course. Theengineering curriculum in particular is already filled with a large number of required courses. Amore practical approach is to combine machine and deep learning in a single course thatemphasises areas of machine learning relevant to deep learning, but does not neglect fundamentalmachine learning concepts.A class project should be an important component of an

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Pre-College: Robotics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, New York University; Sonia Mary Chacko, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY. She is serving as a research assistant under an NSF-funded DR K-12 project.Dr. Vikram Kapila, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering Vikram Kapila is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (NYU Tandon), where he directs a Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory, a Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics and Entrepreneurship, a DR K-12 research project, and an ITEST re- search project, all funded by NSF. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests include K-12 STEM education, mechatronics, robotics, and con- trol

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Dimensions of Engineering Literacy and Engineering in General Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuetong Lin, Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, University of Sharjah & Indiana State University

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Technology.Dr. A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University A. Mehran Shahhosseini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering and Tech- nology Management at Indiana State University. He has published over 45 articles in different journals and conference proceedings. He has served as an investigator for research projects sponsored by National Science Foundation, Ford Motor Company, and the US Army. Before working at Indiana State Univer- sity, he was a faculty in the University of Louisville for 10 years. He also has over four years of industrial experience. He received his D.Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar University (USA) in 1999, M.Sc. in Materials Engineering from Isfahan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University; Barry J Brinkman, Gannon University; Theresa Vitolo, Gannon University; Adam Finn Nogaj, Gannon University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Systems Engineering from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and a M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame; her industry experience includes shipyard project management and consulting for Off-High Vehi- cles projects for GE Transportation. She was awarded the 2012 ASEE NCS Outstanding Teacher Award, 2013 Gannon University Distinguished Faculty Award and 2013-2014 Gannon University Faculty Award for Excellence in Service-Learning. She is one of the Principal Investigators of three NSF S-STEM and one ADVANCE-PAID grants.Dr. Barry J Brinkman, Gannon UniversityDr. Theresa Vitolo, Gannon University Theresa M. Vitolo is an Associate Professor (retired) in the Computer and Information Science

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K-12 and Graduate Experiences in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eileen Haase PhD, Johns Hopkins University; Elizabeth A Logsdon, Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Biomedical

Figure 1 and Table 1. Figure 1: Projected ten-year job growth Biomedical Engineering 23% All Occupations 7% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%Figure 1: Data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicate that projected ten-year jobgrowth in biomedical engineering (23%) over a ten year period from 2014-2024 is significantlyhigher than the expected job growth for all occupations (7%) Table 1: Quick Facts: Biomedical Engineers 2015 Median Pay $86,220 per year; $41.45 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education Bachelor's degree

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Quantitative Research Methods

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin A. Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin; Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Jenefer Husman, University of Oregon; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Prateek Shekhar, University of Michigan; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University ; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #18471The Variation of Nontraditional Teaching Methods Across 17 UndergraduateEngineering ClassroomsMr. Kevin A. Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin Kevin Nguyen is currently a doctoral student in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education program at University of Texas at Austin. He has a B.S. and M.Eng in Environmental Engineering both from Texas Tech University. As an engineering and STEM education researcher, he draws on a variety of social science research methods from ethnography to regression modeling. He is currently working on two projects: engineering faculty’s use of active

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Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession – and ASCE

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janey Camp P.E., Vanderbilt University; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers; Carolyn Sofman, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

lastiteration, the 2017 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, America’s cumulative GPA forinfrastructure received a D+, which is the same as it was in 2013 although grades improved inseven infrastructure categories. The 2017 Report Card demonstrates that when investments aremade and projects move forward, the grades rise. In addition to this national Report Card,ASCE’s sections and branches also prepare state and regional Infrastructure Report Cards on arolling basis, to localize these public education and advocacy efforts to the state and local levels.Nearly half of the states have a recent Report Card.Infrastructure Categories, Grading Scale, and Key CriteriaThe 16 categories graded in ASCE’s Infrastructure Report Card include Aviation, Bridges

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First-Year Programs: Tuesday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Mark T. Holtzapple, Texas A&M University; Bonnie J. Dunbar Ph.D., Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

) education. Afterpilot classes were developed, in 1998 the FC curriculum was implemented college-wide. In2003, the university adopted a track system with the FYE foundational courses separated intothree tracks: Track A (aerospace, agricultural, biomedical, civil, industrial, mechanical, andnuclear engineering), Track B (computer and electrical engineering), and Track C (chemical andpetroleum engineering). Track A was primarily project-based and used Mindstorms, Legos,magnetic balls, and beams to build structures. Track B focused on circuit design and computerprogramming. Only Track C maintained the FC curriculum until 2013. The target population ofthis study is first-time-in-college (FTIC) chemical or petroleum engineering students who startedin

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Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Kurtis Younkin, Iowa State University; Peter T. Savolainen, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

professional development tool.Dr. Peter T. Savolainen, Iowa State University Dr. Peter Savolainen is an Associate Professor in the Iowa State University (ISU) Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. His research includes fundamental and applied projects focused on traffic operations, safety, and driver behavior, as well pedagogical approaches to improve transportation engineering education. Dr. Savolainen currently serves on the editorial advisory boards of Accident Analysis and Prevention and Analytic Methods in Accident Research. Dr. Savolainen’s peda- gogical efforts are reflected by his selection as a fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE) Excellence in Civil Engineering

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Global Graduate Studies and Programs Abroad - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Scott Cross, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Mamoru Tanahashi, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Masao Takeyama, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Mutsuko Hatano, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Akira Yamada, Tokyo Tech

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Graduate Studies

ofScience (JSPS). ACEEES' mission is to educate next generation doctoral students to becomeglobal energy scientist and engineers by developing their leadership qualities as well technicalknowledge in energy and environmental science through coursework, interdisciplinary projects,research and other activities. The program supports integrated master's and doctoral students’education with quality assurance measures and also provides students a stipend. AlthoughACEEES is an excellent program and has received JSPS highest program evaluation during amid-term review, it is a very expensive educational program to operate and does not issue masterdegrees. To address these issues and as part of the Tokyo Tech educational reorganization thatbegan in April

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Action on Diversity - Disability Experiences & Empathy

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raja S Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University; Gary Walter Behm, RIT/NTID Center on Access Technology; Shareef Sayel Ali, NTID's ACE Innovaton Lab; Susie Michaela Harvey, REU-AMI; Karina G. Bercan, Simmons College

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

director of Center on Access Technology include the planning, design, implementation and dissem- ination of research projects that are related to the need of accessibility. In addition to his responsibility, he manages RIT projects which is a subcontractor in the FCC Accessible Communication for Everyone (ACE) platform, formerly called Video Access Technology Reference Platform (VATRP). RIT team is engaged in designing UI, developing website, fixing software bugs, working with other software engi- neers, performing software testing and participating in outreach activities. He received his BS from RIT and his MS from Lehigh University. His last assignment with IBM was an Advanced Process Control project manager. He

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

to be used with the very audience for which they are intended.Many projects that are funded by NSF result in the production of lessons and activities. Anexamination of the literature shows that existing rubrics are designed to assess lesson planquality, perhaps as a way to assess the effectiveness of professional development. Another set ofrubrics can be found for lesson plans generated as a part of a preservice teacher program, whichare designed to generate a grade. This paper looks at lesson plans differently, without an attemptto assess quality. Because so many constituencies are creating lessons around engineering, andthose constituencies come from so many different academic backgrounds, the question of howthey get their approach to

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Innovations in Aero Curriculum and Program Level Administration

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devayan Debashis Bir, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University

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Aerospace

exams.Suggestions for a revised undergraduate online engineering coursesTo improve the quality of learning in the UOEC, collaboration between students will beencouraged. To implement collaboration in the UOEC the following additions could be made.• Discussion on weekly reports: A project report will be posted on the discussion forums for the students to read and discuss with other students to exchange ideas.• Group projects: The class will be divided into groups of three. These groups will submit a short paper on a research idea and its applications from the concepts learned through the course.For example, a weekly report will have students complete simulation tutorials on cantileverbeams with various types of loadings, such as uniformly

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Diversity and Inclusion

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University ; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, Colorado State University; Jeremy Clinton Schwartz, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

being supported by theirorganizations and perceiving their work as valued (Singh et al. 2014). More recent researchdemonstrated this uncomfortable culture exists well before entering the workforce.Undergraduate women cite informal interactions and sexism in teams as propagating a culturethat is unwelcoming to women (Seron, Silbey, Cech, & Rubineau, 2016).Most efforts to change these percentages of representation both in the workforce and in schoolfocus exclusively on those in the minority. However, our NSF funded study seeks to change theculture of engineering to be more welcoming and supportive of women and underrepresentedminorities by helping all engineers appreciate and seek out diversity In our project we haveworked with several

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangling Yu, Purdue University, North Central; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology

project ideas butnot knowing how to fulfill them. Therefore, we experimented including in this course theconcept of closed-loop control system with variety of sensors and actuators.II. Arduino UnoArduino Uno is the most popular Arduino platform in the family of the Arduino product line.The following table (Figure No. 1) compares the basic features of the various Arduinos andArduino Compatibles platforms presently available. The user has a choice among the manyArduino platforms with regard to 1) Processor and its speed, 2) Physical footprint, 3) Number ofI/O s, 4) Memory size, 5) Compatibility with the daughter boards (Shield in Arduinoterminology), etc. A very important consideration to note is that the user has a large list ofdaughter boards to

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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

students, not just GE students. As such, it isbeing developed by faculty within and outside GE.1st Year: User-Centered DesignOne major challenge that engineers universally face is the disconnect of their work from itsusers. In this first year class, we stress that designs cannot be based simply on the designers’ ownunderstanding, and we emphasize the need to develop empathy for users, who may have differentassumptions and experiences. In an effort to better integrate social justice into engineering, thiscourse aims to help students understand their own privileges, which we achieve throughreflection journals, activities such as a trip to a local museum with an exhibit on race, andclassroom discussion. The course project entails a community

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Pre-college: Summer Experiences for Students and Teachers (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bin (brenda) Zhou P.E., Central Connecticut State University; Sharon P Okoye, Connecticut Department of Transportation; Nancy Bryant, CT Department of Transportation

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Associate Professor at the Engineering Department of Central Connecticut StateUniversity. Her research enthusiasm and expertise lie in quantitative analyses and modelingtechniques, with applications in transportation planning and engineering. Recently, she has focusedon issues of STEM education since planned and directed a Federal Highway Administration(FHWA) funded outreach program: National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI). Ms. Sharon Okoye, Connecticut Department of TransportationMs. Sharon Okoye is a senior transportation engineer with over 22 years of experience ranging fromtransit asset management, intermodal planning and highway design projects, to managing theFHWA federal aid Safe Routes to School program. Ms. Okoye