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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Alan D. Niemi, LeTourneau University; Jeff Johnson, LeTourneau University

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Paper ID #17779Six Years of Freshman Retention Efforts: Where are We Now?Prof. Alan D. Niemi, LeTourneau University Alan D. Niemi is a Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from Lake Superior State University and his M.S.E.E. from Illinois Institute of Technology. He has taught courses in Electrical Engineering and Technology for 30 years. In addition to teaching, Professor Niemi has spent 7 years in industry designing digital and microcontroller systems.Mr. Jeff Johnson, LeTourneau University Jeff Johnson is an Assistant

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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Jeffrey Stock Garanich Ph.D., The City College of New York; Lola A. Brown, The City College of New York

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currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering and the Assistant Dean of Academic Initiatives at The Grove School of Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY). One of her major projects was the development and roll out of City College’s master’s program in trans- lational medicine. In addition to her leadership role at CCNY, Dr. Brown has found time to reach out to the non-technical communities and share her passion for science and engineering education. She had an academic enrichment business for middle and high school students specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and was a teacher at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Geor- gia. She has provided research

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Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University; Brian P DeJong, Central Michigan University; Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University; Ahmed Abdelgawad, Central Michigan University; Ishraq Shabib, Central Michigan University

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national leadership honor society, and a senior member of IEEE.Dr. Brian P DeJong, Central Michigan University Brian P. DeJong is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology at Central Michigan University. He is a recipient of the university’s College of Science & Technology Outstanding Teaching Award. He received a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University with research in robotics. His current research is in mobile robots (spherical, sound-localization), teleoperation (improved interfaces), and engineering education.Prof. Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University Dr. Tolga Kaya currently holds a joint Assistant Professor position in the School

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Architectural Division Technical Session 1

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Morad Rachid Atif , Texas A&M University; Samantha Michele Shields, Texas A&M University ; Debra A. Fowler, Texas A&M University; David E. Claridge P.E., Texas A&M University

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concentrating on Teacher Education and Technology. Mrs. Shields taught an adjunct lecturer in the College of Education’s Teaching, Learning, and Culture department before tran- sitioning to serving as a graduate assistant in the Center for Teaching Excellence, where she helps to develop curriculum.Dr. Debra A. Fowler, Texas A&M University Dr. Debra Fowler serves the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University. Following 16 years working in industry she completed a Ph.D. is in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a specific focus on engineering education from Texas A&M University. Her research areas of focus are faculty perspectives and growth through curriculum design and redesign

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Richard E Groff, Clemson University; Ian D Walker, Clemson University; Pamela E Mack, Clemson University

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in 1977 and the Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA, in history and sociology of science and technology in 1985. She is currently an Associate Professor of History and coordinator of the Science and Technology in Society Program at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. Her research has been in history of the US space program, history of forestry, history of women in science and engineering, and pedagogy for science and technology in society. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 A Course on the Societal Impact of Robotics: Preliminary OutcomesIntroductionA constant stream of stories appears in the

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Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Julie Dyke Ford Ph.D., New Mexico Tech; Benjamin David Lutz, Virginia Tech; Kevin Kochersberger, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Chris Gewirtz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Laura Mae Rosenbauer, Smith College; Sidharth Arunkumar, New Mexico Tech

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unmanned systems. He introduced an industry-sponsored model for capstone design with a favorable IP policy, established a student machine shop and introduced global humanitarian design projects as an option for students. Prior to Virginia Tech he was an Associate Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology and developed a multidisciplinary design course that included students from Business, Arts and Sciences as well as Engineering.Chris Gewirtz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Graduate Student at Virginia Tech. The following ideas fall under the umbrella of my interests, humanitar- ian engineering, tolerance of uncertainty, engineering with community - instead of for industry, empathy

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First-Year Programs: Paying Attention to Retention

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Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park; Elizabeth R. Kurban, University of Maryland, College Park; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Science Foundation’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) grant called the Successful Engineering Education and Development Support (SEEDS) Program. SEEDS extends successful women in engineering retention programs to all first-year and new external transfer students in the Clark School. Paige is a Past President of the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN). Paige earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in industrial and systems engineering and B.S. in engineering science and mechanics from Virginia Tech.Ms. Elizabeth R. Kurban, University of Maryland, College Park Elizabeth Kurban serves as the Assistant Director of Retention for the Women in Engineering Program at the

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly Y. Mollica, University of Washington; Heather A. Feldner, University of Washington; Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington ; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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years, and began teaching in the University of Illinois at Chicago’s DPT program in 2010. She became a board certified pediatric clinical specialist in 2012, completed her Assistive Technology Certificate from UIC in 2015, and earned her PhD in Disability Studies from UIC in 2016. She joined the University of Washington’s Department of Mechanical Engineering as a postdoctoral researcher in September of 2016. Heather has a special in- terest in user-centered design and participatory research, and has been a lab member of the GoBabyGo program, which creates custom safety and accessibility modifications to commercially available battery powered toy ride-on cars for children with disabilities, since 2012. Heather’s

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Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

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Luciana de Cresce El Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Denise McAllister Wilder NCIDQ, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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and real estate development companies in Brazil. Her research in- terests include team work and collaboration in construction, effective communication in spatial problem solving, and design - field team interaction.Mr. Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Mark Shaurette has a MS in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD in Technology from Purdue University. He is currently an associate professor at Purdue University, was a 2012 Fulbright Scholar in Ireland, and has work experience that includes 30+ years of senior construction management practice as well as work as a research engineer for the National Association of Home Builders Research Foundation. He is active in

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Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Paper ID #19962Internet of Things: Remote Integrated Laboratory Activities in Green En-ergy Manufacturing and Energy Management Learning Modules: Heat Ex-changers Efficiency, the Design PerspectiveDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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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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surgeon at Allegheny General Hospital) and has beenoffered each year since 2009. The overall learning objective of this class is to explore the impactof engineering on surgical disciplines. Approximately 65 students each semester interact withsurgeons and investigate the technological challenges that face these practitioners. Invitedsurgeons come from various disciplines, including cardiovascular surgery, plastic andreconstructive surgery, surgical oncology, trauma surgery, minimally invasive surgery, oral andmaxillofacial surgery, bariatric surgery, thoracic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. Visits to alocal hospital (Allegheny General Hospital) provide the students with hands-on experience witha number of technologies utilized by surgeons. These

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Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #19184MAKER: Smart Multipurpose Drainage SystemDr. Hugh Jack P.E., Western Carolina University Dr. Jack is not the author. The abstract has been submitted on behalf of B. Joseph Britto, S. Gowri Shankar, B. Ganga Gowtham Prabhu - Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Smart Multipurpose Drainage SystemAuthorsB. Joseph Britto, S. Gowri Shankar, B. Ganga Gowtham PrabhuKumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, IndiaAbstract The drainage systems are required to be monitored in order to maintain its

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farzam S. Maleki P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Gail M Stephens P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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female engineers score 12.6% higher thanfemale non-engineers on the Math SAT and 9.7% higher in the composite score. The surveyresults revealed that while media bias and cultural stereotypes had minimal influence on femalestudent's decision to apply to MMA, role models were an important motivational factor. Also,more than 77% learned of opportunities at the Academy through their family member rather thanusual college inquiry and selection process.INTRODUCTIONFor years maritime industries as well as education and training in maritime fields remainedmostly under male domination. Despite enormous growth of female participation in otherScience, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) majors in recent decades, it seemsmaritime related fields are

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Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #19171MAKER: Taking Soft Robotics from the Laboratory to the ClassroomMr. Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Andrew Jackson is currently pursuing a PhD in Technology through Purdue’s Polytechnic Institute, with an emphasis on Engineering and Technology Teacher Education. His research interests are engineering self-efficacy, motivation, and decision making. Andrew is the recipient of a 2015 Ross Fellowship from Purdue University and has been recognized as a 21st Century Fellow by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. He completed his Master of Science in Technology Leadership

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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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Paper ID #20368Algae for STEM EducationDr. Kauser Jahan, Rowan University Kauser Jahan, is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. She received her B.S.C.E. from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, an MSCE from the Univer- sity of Arkansas, Fayetteville and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Her passion as an educator and mentor has been recognized by many professional organizations over the years. She is the recipient of the Gloucester County Women of Achievement Award, Lindback Foundation Teaching Award, the NJ ASCE Educator of the Year award

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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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department’s Outstanding Teacher Award in 1994 and in 2011, the Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, CSC Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in 2011, and the Engineering College’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in 2013. In Spring 1993, Dr. Huang received the Toshiba Fellowship and was Toshiba Visiting Professor at Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan. From April to July 2007, he was a visiting professor at the Munich University of Technology, Germany. In Fall, 2007, Dr. Huang was awarded the Fulbright-Nokia scholarship for lectures/research at Helsinki University of Technology in Finland. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Work in Progress: Development of Optional Summer Video

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; John C. Kelly Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie PhD, University at Albany-SUNY; Ali Reza Osareh, North Carlina A&T State University; Lisa D. Hobson, Prairie View A&M University

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Paper ID #19862Matched Assessment Data Set for Experiment-Centric Pedagogy Implemen-tation in 13 HBCU ECE ProgramsProf. Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) where he teaches courses on electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photon- ics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning. He learned problem solving from

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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Trevor Parrish, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #19415A Capstone Project: Assessment of Energy Savings from Retuning of AirHandlersDr. Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University Bora Karayaka is an Assistant Professor at School of Engineering and Technology, Western Carolina University. He has worked as a Senior Engineer for smart grid and wireless communication industries for over ten years. He is currently responsible for teaching electric power engineering courses in the department. Dr. Karayaka’s research interests include power engineering education, ocean wave energy harvesting, identification, modeling and control for electrical machines

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Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Doddo, Hereford High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #17688MAKER: A Study of Multi-Robot Systems Recreated for High School Stu-dentsMr. Michael Doddo, Hereford High School Teacher Technology Education Chesapeake Virginia 1985 - 1995 Teacher Technology Education Bal- timore County Public Schools 1995 - Present Currently Engineering Technology Education teacher / Department Chair at Hereford High School in Parkton Maryland.Dr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the

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Using Real-World Examples

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Ieva Narkeviciute, Stanford University; Gabriel K. Head, University of Pennsylvania

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Paper ID #19991Sustainable Energy Education: Biofuels from Solar-Powered Algae CulturesDr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University Michael Mauk is Assistant Professor in Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program.Dr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial

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Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Kory J. Goldammer, Richland College; Brian Morgan Fleming, Richland College; Roderick R. Crowder, Richland College; Ralph S. Wiser, Richland College; Esraa Elanany, Richland College

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Paper ID #19488MAKER: Setup and Evaluation of Remotely Accessible 3D Printer Infras-tructure for CAD/CAM, CNC, and STEM CoursesDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of

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Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #19199MAKER: Design and Evaluation of Automated System Modules for PortableProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) Kit for Industrial Automation andControl EducationDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano

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They need more than technical skills!

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Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University

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Louisiana State University. For the past seven years, she has directed a study abroad program specifically designed for engineering stu- dents. She received her bachelor’s degree in engineering technology and master’s degree in industrial engineering.Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University Adrienne Steele has over 18 years experience in STEM education. Currently, Adrienne works at Louisiana State University, managing all aspects of the STEP project that consists of a large-scale peer mentoring program in the College of Engineering. Previously, she founded and coordinated the Scope-On-A-Rope Outreach Program (SOAR) in the Department of Biological Sciences, where she worked for 10 years. Prior to her positions at

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Make It!

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Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #19195MAKER: Security Gadget for Tirumala PilgrimsDr. Hugh Jack P.E., Western Carolina University Dr. Jack is not the author. This abstract has been submitted on behalf of A. M. Sasidhar Reddy , B. Sukumar, C.C. Nikhil - Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Tirupati, India c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Security Gadget for Tirumala Pilgrims A. M. Sasidhar Reddy , B. Sukumar, C.C. Nikhil Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Tirupati, IndiaAbstract Now-a-days need for security makes many people look for

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Faculty Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hye Sun You, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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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 system technology. Under a Research Experience for Teachers Site, a DR K-12 project, and GK-12 Fellows programs, funded by NSF, and the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), funded by six phil- anthropic foundations, he has conducted significant K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach activities to integrate engineering concepts in science classrooms and labs of dozens of New York

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Using Real-World Examples

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Cary Richard Woodson, Middle Tennessee State University

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Paper ID #18542How Solar Boating Teaches the Lessons of Energy Conversion and Conserva-tionDr. Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees 11 departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also the current Director for the Masters of Science in Professional Science program and a professor of engineering and engineering technology at MTSU. Foroudastan received his B.S. in civil engineering, his M.S. in civil engineering, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological

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First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Jamie R. Gomez, University of New Mexico; Sophia Bowers, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico; Paige Prescott, University of New Mexico; James Scacco, University of New Mexico; Jordan Orion James, University of New Mexico; Nicolai Loner, University of New Mexico

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Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two- strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Dr. Jamie R. Gomez, University of New Mexico Jamie Gomez, Ph.D., is a Lecturer Title III in the department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (CBE) at the University of New Mexico. She is a co- Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Professional Formation of Engineers: Research Initiation in Engineering

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Division Experimentation and Lab-Oriented Studies - Best of DELOS

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Boyan Li

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ofengineering in the campus community.Many educational institutions, both formal and informal, have implemented some type of robotickits to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. The greatpopularity of these kits (like LEGO NXT/EV3) stems from their affordability and flexibility.However, many students feel overexposed to these products since they used them in high schoolsor even middle schools. Also, NXT Mindstorms kits are often incapable of performing morecomplex robotic tasks and they don’t look like humans. Thus, in our institution, students’exposure to humanoid robots is investigated as a means to increase student retention throughextrinsic motivation. In addition, since the university does not offer a general

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Project-Based Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui H Wang, Jacksonville University; Steven Christopher Davis, Jacksonville University; Emre Selvi, Jacksonville University; Laura C. Atkins, Jacksonville University

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program was affiliated with seven well-known universities including Columbia University, the University of Florida, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. JU opted to establish the onsite engineering program based on students’ needs and interests as identified through feedback from the previous dual degree program. This four-year program can confer a BS degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. The new engineering department has added two more faculty positions, put $200,000 towards upgrading equipment and facilities, increased retention rates and increased internship opportunities (Dr. Wang has supervised several interns). As a member of ASME, ASEE, IEEE, Florida Engineering Society (FES), and an

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna M Riley, Virginia Tech; Jennifer Karlin, University of Southern Maine; Jennifer L Pratt, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service; Stephanie Quiles-Ramos, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #19202Building Social Infrastructure for Achieving Change at ScaleDr. Donna M Riley, Virginia Tech Donna Riley is Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.Dr. Jennifer Karlin, University of Southern Maine Jennifer Karlin spent the first half of her career at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where she was a professor of industrial engineering and held the Pietz professorship for entrepreneurship and economic development. She is now at the University of Southern Maine where she is a research professor of engineering and the curriculum specialist for the Maine Regulatory Training and