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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; JeanPaul Badjo, Badjo-T Industries; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xianfang Tan

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Electrical and Computer

andentrepreneurship training for engineering students. With the upgrading to the suit and improvingon features, its potential business value was recognized by the student. So far a few designpatents of the suit have been approved. With the entrepreneurship training and incubatingassistance provided by the university, a competitive business plan has been developed andimplemented successfully by the key student developers. During the past a few years, they havereceived $20,000 from Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE), $40,000 from the Eastern ShoresShore Hatchery Competition, and $100,000 from Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPs). 4.2. Integrating the Exoskeleton Suit Platform in Engineering Education The development of the exoskeleton suit and the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omaima Almatrafi, George Mason University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Huzefa Rangwala; Jaime Lester, George Mason University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

techniques are also limited and infuture work we plan to include more data mining techniques to better understand ifmigration and retention patterns can be predicted and if so, what students experiences andoutcomes they can be related to (e.g. their grades) (Almatrafi et al., 2016; Sweeney et al.2016).7. ConclusionIn this paper, we analyzed the retention and migration rates in engineering and scienceschools in a large university, which is an essential step to improve students’ retention, andwe compare the persistence rate for direct and transfer students. We found thatengineering school majors have higher persistence rates compared to the college of science.Additionally, more than half of migrations occur in the first two years. Due to the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Audrey Boklage, Arizona State University ; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Joshua M Cruz

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Atthis point in their undergraduate career, students began to identify as engineers and recognizethat they would persist in their engineering degree.In their final year, tensions and negative emotions reappeared as students began to make post-graduation plans. Participants struggled with their decisions to continue as an engineerprofessionally or academically, by pursuing graduate school. Participants described relationshipswith faculty members as mentors as one of the reason for deciding to attend graduate school.How do student identities develop as they experience an engineering program?24In this work, we constructed narratives for each participant, did a thematic analysis of eachnarrative, and compared across the individual stories to find

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

equipments are intended to use forteaching purpose of the instructors who taught off campus, particularly for future plannedprograms including the Master of Construction management and EngineeringTechnology program, which is planned to start in Fall 2017.The class is equipped with the distance learning facilities. The online and recordingcapability is arranged, controlled, and supported by the university InformationTechnology Services office.The room smart podium is controlled via Cisco based computer and controlling system. Itincludes the system managing smart software, a video projector, a front camera, a rearcamera, and two TV monitors, one is in front of the students and behind the instructor,and another one can be seen by the instructor. The

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Matthew Wigdahl, Oaklawn Elementary School; Charis Dawn Collins, Oaklawn Elementary School

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First-Year Programs

that we were onlymoderately successful in constructing a meaningful and purposeful design experience. While theK12 instructor has been using a project framework such as this for many years, this was the firstattempt at guiding students through a process aligned more closely with an engineering designproject and with the purpose of designing something meaningful and useful.With the next iteration of this project, we are attempting to enhance the project with two additionsto the framework for the K12 students: 1. Students will now reflect on their project weekly, in the form of a written blog posts. The goal is to encourage the students to have better focus in their planning and prototyping by providing time to think 6 . It is

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nelson Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue Engineering Education; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Clemson University; Dina Verdín, Purdue; Monique S Ross, Florida International University; Kyle Patrick Vealey, West Chester University of Pennsylvania; Benjamin P. Jackson, Purdue University; Swetha Nittala, Purdue University, Engineering Education Dept.; Tiantian Li, Purdue University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

-cultural psychology, 35(3), 283-303.22. Tuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequences in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399.23. Milliken, F. J., Bartel, C. A., & Kurtzberg, T. R. (2003). Diversity and creativity in work groups: A dynamic perspective on the affective and cognitive processes that link diversity and performance. Group creativity: Innovation through collaboration, 32-62.24. Institute of International Education. (2014). Open Doors 2014 Report. http://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/Open-Doors25. (Engineering) Purdue University College of Engineering. (2014). Extraordinary People, Global Impact: Strategic Plan Update. Retrieved October 10, 2014, from https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr

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First-year Programs Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Leo H. McWilliams, University of Notre Dame; Yih-Fang Huang, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

entering the sophomore year for all students in the College ofEngineering. An optional summer video site was created that would extend some of thepractices of the first year course throughout the summer. Thus, setting up the summer as an idealpreparation time for students where discipline-specific content can now be delivered. In thisprogram, the first year class can continue to serve students using best practices for common firstyear experience courses, but students who are either not confident or lack competence indiscipline-specific skills have a chance to address this before being academically responsible. Inthis paper, we describe the major research questions for this project, the video project design, ourimplementation plan, and briefly

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

existence: An essay on psychology and religion. Chicago: RandMcNally.[6] National Academy of Engineering. (2011). Engineering the Future, 2011 Annual Report.National Academies.(2010). Rising Above the Gathering Storm, Revisited. Report Prepared for the Presidents of NAS, NAE and IOM,2010.[7] National Science Board. (2012). Science and Engineering Indicators 2012. Arlington VA: National ScienceFoundation (NSB 12-01).[8] National Science Foundation, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (2011). Science &Engineering Degrees: 1966-2008. Detailed Statistical Tables NSF 11-136. Arlington, VA. Available athttp://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf11316/pdf/nsf11316.pdf[9] Office of Planning and Analysis (OPA), Montana State

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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Indranil Brahma, Bucknell University

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Mechanical Engineering

categories, and then11 collecting terms for each category throughout the control volume in order to relate property changes to12 external heat transfer and/or work. They embrace the spatial non-uniformity present in any real process,13 are consistent with contemporary computational approaches, and can potentially serve as building blocks14 for the development of computational thinking in students. An assessment plan with limited sample size15 has been described. The primary purpose of this paper to interest other thermodynamics instructors in the16 proposed presentation so that the assessment can be performed with a large number of students1718 1. Pedagogical Problems with the Classical Presentation: The approximate sequence of the

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfen Li, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Philip A. Jensen, Rocky Mountain College; Paul Anthony Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Biomedical

Figure 2. TA feedback on grading indicate a trend in increased confidence (Likert scale 1-5, where 5 is highestconfidence) and decreased grading time when using experimental grading methods. Data are shown as mean +/-standard deviation (n=6).Since TAs did not finalize scores, the “blinded” rubrics added an additional step to the gradingprocess since qualitative rubrics needed to be summed using the predetermined point values. Inthe present study, the scores were tallied and report by an undegraduate grader who did notevaluate the reports. In the future, we plan to implement an automated system that would sumthe student scores after TAs completed grading all the reports.ConclusionsOur preliminary results suggest that “blinding” TAs from point

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

amultidisciplinary course and requires simultaneous application of concepts from several earliercourses, such as circuits, electromagnetics, electronics, signals and systems, power systems,physical electronics, electric machines, and control systems [3]. In our experience, confirmed bythe literature [4], a major challenge for power electronics students is problem solving. This isironic as problem solving is expected to be among the strong suits of engineering graduates [4].Students have difficulty in solving multidisciplinary problems even when they have a reasonablecommand of each individual discipline [5]–[8]. These observations confirm an educationalchallenge that we plan to address through “scaffolding.” Educational scaffolding provides aproblem solving

Conference Session

Labs and Experiments

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Ann Thompson, Loras College

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Chemical Engineering

. Inaddition, this experiment can be used to obtain thermodynamics data, specifically the enthalpy ofvaporization as well as a portion of the phase diagram for the chosen liquid.In the future I plan to work to improve this experiment. The first problem to explore is that theflask needs to be jostled to maintain boiling, likely due to the surface tension of methanol. Thismight be overcome by either using a shaker table or using a different fluid. In addition, it willlikely be beneficial for students to use addiitonal liquids so that they can build a “consensus” andbe even more convincing that boiling cold is not only possible but quite normal with a widevariety of applications.References[1] T. S. Kuhn and D. Hawkins, "The Structure of Scientific

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Q Retherford, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; J. A. M. Boulet, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Chris Wetteland, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Community Engagement Division

resources, driven by project expectations and deliverables. To address the balance ofdiscipline-specific needs, the faculty team identified a project plan with flexibility and themanagement approach can be summarized as: • Each faculty member serves as an equal manager of the project. • Each faculty maintains the ABET and departmental standards required for their represented department. • Students were tasked as the major drivers of the project. Limited restrictions were applied to their engagement across team disciplines.The benefits of a management role by a faculty member from each discipline outweigh thecontrary. The necessary role of the faculty member is to serve as a mentor, facilitator, or managerfor the capstone

Conference Session

EET Papers 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Karl J. Huehne, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

: Implement the Solution • Apply a simple action plan. Step 7: Prevent Errors From Occurring Again • Test the solution; make sure the solutions work. • Is the solution is robust or does it need to be simplified? Step 8: Congratulate the TeamWe held a Kaizen event, including the students and teaching assistants, aimed at improvingstudent performance when building circuits and collecting voltage and current data.Experimental procedureAlthough the faculty have been aware that students struggle in lab, no data had been collectedthat would identify and quantify the types of student mistakes associated with this assignment.Therefore, an experienced lab instructor listed typical

Conference Session

Pre-college: Summer Experiences for Students and Teachers (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Monique S Ross, Florida International University; Christopher Alexander Carr, National Society of Black Engineers; Brittany Boyd, National Society of Black Engineers

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Organization 13 Event planning/project management Table 2: The items above represent the competency-based, sub-questions listed on the SEEK Mentor post-program survey for questions number 30 and 32 focused on the performance of the site director and assistant site director.For likert style questions representing number 30, each mentor had the option of selectingExceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Poor or Did not observe for each competencyarea. This same question was asked for number 32 but it was for the assistant site director:Please rate your assistant site director in the following competency areas. The next phase of thedata analysis consisted of comparing the responses from questions

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Nite, Texas A&M University; G. Donald Allen, Texas A&M University; Ali Bicer, Texas A&M University; Jim Morgan, Charles Sturt University; Vanessa Mae Warren, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

since 1999, and in that time has taught multiple different courses ranging from the freshman to graduate levels. She has been active in academic program and curriculum devel- opment from the department level to the university level, where she served as co-chair of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) committee that determined the academic course of actions to be taken over the next accreditation cycle to addresses critical issues related to enhancing student learning. She has re- ceived funding for her engineering education research from the Department of Education FIPSE program and from the National Science Foundation (NSF) CCLI program. She is co-Director of the Aggie STEM Center that provides professional

Conference Session

Engineering in Societal Context

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neil Littell, Ohio University; Sara Lohrman Hartman, Ohio University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

next planning meeting.Although some students exit the room with their same-major classmates, others leave with theirnewly formed design group. This represents the first step in what will be a semester-long, cross-major project that draws on the strengths and knowledge of both majors.RationaleThis article describes the successful partnering of students from an engineering design class withstudents from an early childhood social studies methods course. Students were tasked withdesigning an interactive and open-ended museum quality exhibit for children that could beinstalled in a local informal learning setting. The project, which capitalized on the contentexpertise of both groups of students, demonstrates the value of fostering

Conference Session

They need more than technical skills!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media; Jared Roberto Ocampo, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)

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Diversity

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International

)“Barriers to success in quantitative gatekeeper courses”, New Directions for Teaching and Learning, vol. 1995, no.61, pp 5–14.George, J. M., Jones, G. R., and Sharbrough, W. C. (1996). Understanding and managing organizational behavior: Addison-Wesley Reading, MA.Jones, B., Paretti, M., Hein, S., and Knott, T. (2009). An Analysis of Motivation Constructs with First-Year Engineering Students: Relationships Among Expectancies, Values, Achievement, and Career Plans. Journal of Engineering Education, 319–36.Monteiro, V., Mata, L., and Peixoto, F., (2015) “Intrinsic Motivation Inventory: Psychometric Properties in the Context of First Language and Mathematics Learning,” Psicol. Reflex. Crit., vol. 28, no. 3, pp.434-443.Nelson, K., Shell

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies - Labs in Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Shameel Abdulla, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Ibrahim Hassan P.E., Texas A&M Univeristy at Qatar

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

meaningful as possible.The initial plan was to have one 3D printed jet engine, and have the students install their sensorsand actuators on to the same system. However, this proved challenging since both the teamswanted to choose a different method of actuation, and different configurations. Since the CADdesigns were ready, it was decided to 3D print another setup so that the groups could workindependently.The other challenge students faced was the time required to get the finished 3D printed parts. The3D prints usually have support material. The support material is removed by dissolving it in a hotchemical bath which took some considerable amount of time. Therefore, in order to reduce timeneeded to print all the parts, the students decided to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

projects thatcultivate an informal learning environment that promotes critical thinking, and interpersonal andtechnical skills4. Our underlying aim is to achieve a pedagogical transformation that empowers anew generation of engineers equipped with skills essential and relevant to the technicalworkforce. This project was funded by a generous grant from W. M. Keck Foundation. This paper highlights the motivation behind this initiative, discusses the proposed plan ofaction, and presents initial results and observations from a pilot implementation of this initiative,specifically focusing on the curricular enhancement aspect of the project. Efficacy of thisimplementation was gauged using feedback from student-surveys. Progress towards the goals

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudarshan Krishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Architectural

course “ARCH 536 – Planning and Design of StructuralSystems (formerly ARCH 502)” at the University of Illinois’ School of Architecture. Theauthor also guides and supervises independent and group studies on this subject. The latter isfor students who have focussed topics within the area of deployable structures; for example,transformable dome structures. This way, students get an opportunity to explore and learn aboutspecialized topics not offered in the regular curricula.A highlight of the independent studies has been the “learning by making” component. Throughthe construction of physical models and connection details, students understand how precisionin geometry is essential for proper movement of parts and thereby foldability of a

Conference Session

Design & Development Projects and Practices

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

the project. We were crowded in the lab. • I think the class, should be working on the project and the lessons could be tough as stages of the projectConclusion and Future DirectionsThe evaluation responses suggest that the automated system project and Portable PLC kits werewell-received by students. Plans for the future include: • Increase the number of projects and better understand when and how learning takes place. • Understand knowledge gaps in building automated system and better synchronize lectures with project milestones. • Provide better examples and samples of project deliverables at the beginning of the class. • Build more automated system modules that allow students to see how different processes

Conference Session

They need more than technical skills!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Prewitt Penno P.E., University of Dayton; Roger J. Crum, University of Dayton; Eddy M. Rojas, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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International

, the students are introduced to engineeringresponses to earthquakes in view of the recent earthquakes that Assisi and this region of Italy areincreasingly experiencing in the modern era.Daily StructureAfter the initial week, the groups begin work on their assigned projects, employing theengineering problem-solving process described above. The weekly structure includes meetingeach day at 9:00 A.M. in a classroom setting for approximately 3 hours. During this time,groups develop a plan for the remainder of the working day and meet with faculty for guidance.Individual reviews of students’ leadership books are also typically given during this time withgeneral discussion about the various leadership models represented by the different authors

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

requires a car to get to the site and about 3 hours of total time including the tour and travel back and forth from campus.• Macaroon Cookie Business Expansion: This is a theoretical case based on ideas from a student capstone project where a small business company is looking at producing a new product line and they need to analyze if their expansion plans will be cost effective. No tour is provided.• HCP Laser Project – Heating and Cooling Products (HCP) is a small US based ductwork components manufacturer about 1-hour drive north of campus. A previous intern helped develop this case study which was based on the need for the company to improve cost effectiveness in terms of labor and scrap for their blank cutting process for

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

H. Bryan Riley, Ohio University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

taking the required EE the capstone course. Plans are 𝑑 = 43,300𝑥1.236 (2)where: d – actual distance in cm. to continue this project and investigate related x – sensor reading performance and tradeoff matters associated with 6more sophisticated sensors, vehicle control, and [9] W. Qui, et al., “Autonomous vehicle longitudinal followingtarget recognition and identification. Longer term control based on model predictive control”, IEEE Conference

Conference Session

Analysis of Effectiveness and Impacts of Graduate Programs: Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Sarah Rajkumari Jayasekaran, University of Florida

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Graduate Studies

Beta Pi. His research on passive radon-resistant new residential building 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, and public works.Miss Sarah Rajkumari Jayasekaran

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Efficient Authenticity: Modeling, Labs, Real-World Applications in Aerospace

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

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Aerospace

The laboratory exercise is executed over a period of two days with up to three backupdates planned for weather problems. The pilots and aircraft belong to a detachment that providesadministrative and VIP support to the Academy. Prior to the actual conduct of the lab exercisethe instructor for the course meets with the lab pilots to review administrative and logisticalrequirements and review the lab procedures. The Instructor is also a qualified helicopter pilotbut does not operate the aircraft during the course of the lab exercise in order to provide betteroversight of the students as they gather data and participate in the lab experience. The aircraft used for the labs is a UH-72A Lakota, which is a military version of theAirbus EC

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Untener P.E., University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

limited technician help, and student support. For these reasons, cost andinfrastructure can be an issue for some institutions.This approach does not provide a great deal of time developing any one skill. These are BSETprograms and graduates are not technicians. For this reason, students only develop basicfamiliarity with such skills as tube flaring and pipe fitting, for example. They do not graduatewith a proficiency in hands-on technician skills. For some two-year programs, this requiredoutcome would necessitate a different approach.This multifaceted lab also takes more time for administration and planning. It is substantiallyeasier for an instructor to step through a series of activities from a standard trainer workbook or acomputer simulation

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yashu Kang, Chung Yuan Christian University; Yao-Jen Chang, Chung Yuan Christian University; Shaou-Gang Miaou, Chung-Yuan Christian University; Chen Li-Yu, Chung Yuan Christian University; Yao-Sheng Chang, Department of Tourism and Leisure Management, Chung Chou University of Science and Technology

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

code games for education and entertainment. However, this was thefirst effort to combine Kinect, Scratch, and Kinect2Scratch to develop interactive gamesfor children with ASD to engage in shower training.Four male and two female elementary school children with ASD (Allen, Bart, Chris,Diane, Emilie, and Fred) participated in this study. All of the children were enrolled inspecial education services under the autism category and their cognitive and adaptivefunctioning fell within the moderate intellectual disability range. Specifically, thechildren were selected based on the following criteria: (a) diagnosis of autism or anintellectual disability, (b) an Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal to improve adaptivebehavior related to personal care

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith A. Landry, Georgia Southern University; N. Mike Jackson, Georgia Southern University; Kevin Gavin Finley, Georgia Southern University - College of Engineering and Information Technology

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans

Theory Perspectives and Veteran Student Barriers/ProblemsSTUDY CHARACTERISTICS: MENTORS & STUDENTSThe authors employed a targeted marketing plan in the Fall 2016 semester to recruit veteranmentors and students for the mentorship program. The Registrar identified 78 veterans serving onthe faculty and staff. The authors approached 10 individuals who were most closely associatedwith CEIT or STEM programs. All 10 volunteered to participate in the mentorship program.In a similar fashion, contact information for all students using GI Bill benefits was made availableto the authors. Email flyers describing the program were sent to each student since they were notcategorized by the type of GI Bill benefit (e.g. Active Duty, Veteran, Dependent, etc