Conference Session

Practices for Student Learning Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana Djuric P.E., Wayne State University; Jeremy Lewis Rickli, Wayne State University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Daniel Foster, Old Dominion University

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Manufacturing

courses, but currently there is not any courseon CoBot theory and applications. To follow the industry needs, a CoBot learning environmentprogram is developed, which involves theory and hands-on laboratory exercises in order to solvemany important automaton problems. This material has been divided into 5-modules: (1)Introduce the concepts of collaborative robotics, (2) Collaborative robot mechanisms andcontrols, (3) Safety considerations for collaborative robotics, (4) Collaborative robot operationsand programming, (5) Collaborative robot kinematics and validation. These modules coverfundamental knowledge of CoBots in advanced manufacturing systems technology. Modulecontent has been developed based on input and materials provided by CoBot

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 11

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

signal. The majority ofthe time is spent constructing and troubleshooting a simple model for a traffic light controller,consisting of a 1 Hz oscillator, a two-bit counter, and a binary decoder to produce a four-statemachine. Red, yellow and green LEDs are connected to appropriate outputs so that the LEDsflash in the sequence produced by a two-way traffic signal. This project provides a way toconnect the abstract ideas of digital circuits and multi-state systems with an example fromeveryday life.The project has been conducted on an annual basis for over ten years. Key to the success of thisactivity is the support provided by faculty and students in the ECE department. Undergraduateand graduate students assist in construction and troubleshooting

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Pamela Petrease Felder, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Shawnisha Hester LGSW, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Denise Nicole Williams, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Amanda Lo, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erika T. Aparaka, University of Maryland College Park; Patricia Ordonez, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

covered topics of accessibility. Her current research in Maryland looks at intersections of social science theories, STEM equity, and physics. She was a ”Cover Girl” for O’Reilly Media’s ”Women in Data” issue in 2015, a finalist for the 2015 Global Engineering Deans Council/Airbus Diversity Award, Sci Chic/Medium.com 35 ”Women STEM on Social Media Stars” (July 1, 2016), and 2016 winner of the Claire Felbinger Award for Diversity from ABET. She is a Tau Beta Pi ”Eminent Engineer,” and can be found online @Renetta Tull and https://renettatull.wordpress.com/.Dr. Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Autumn M. Reed is Program Coordinator for ADVANCE Faculty Diversity Initiatives. In this role Dr

Conference Session

Technology and Design in Engaging and Analyzing Ethics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; William M. Jordan, Baylor University; John Edward Miller, Baylor University

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Engineering Ethics

experience joy in their work. Students need to have apassion for their profession and in this paper we will discuss the reasons and preparations that canhelp students see this connection. It is the desire of the faculty to see their students findmeaningful employment, but more importantly, to find this passion for work as they begin theirprofessional journey.Preparation for the WorkplaceThe primary focus of any college or university degree program is on the requirements for theirdegree. For engineering and computer science, the standard used to evaluate programs is set bythe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).1 ABET accreditsapproximately 3,700 programs at over 750 colleges and universities in 30 countries. TheirCriteria for

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Monday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland; Sherry Liao, University of Portland

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First-Year Programs

, otheruniversities can adopt and adapt these activities to use in their programs.1. IntroductionChoosing a major is a daunting task for many first-year college students, especially if the choicesspan fields with which students have little exposure and experience. It is estimated that 20 – 50%of first-year college students enter college as “undecided” about their major[7]. In order toprovide first-year engineering students time to discern, a set of resources and course activitieswere created and assessed in an introduction to engineering course. The results of two studies arepresented in this paper.The structure of the remainder of the paper is as follows. The next section describes theeducational theory relevant to this study, models of introduction to

Conference Session

Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Barrage, University of Waterloo; G Wayne Brodland P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Mechanics

; this approach can be problematic as the examplesshown are not universal. In trying to solve problems by relating them to a few fundamental cases,the students sacrifice adaptability, and in turn forgo critical thinking.The aim of this paper is to demonstrate a means of building intuition in students throughexperiential learning, so that they can have a gut feeling for how the system works. Experientiallearning is often referred to as ”learning through reflection on doing” 1 . Felder and Silverman 2state that “babies do not come into life with a set of general principles, but rather observe theworld and define inferences”.The learning models of Kurt Lewin 3 , John Dewey 3 , Jean Piaget 3,6 , as well as Benjamin Bloom’sTaxonomy 4,5 , will assist

Conference Session

Tips and Tricks for Assessing Student Performance

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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New Engineering Educators

learnthe ropes by giving them feedback on the effectiveness of reviews of their work.Keywords: peer review, peer assessment, peer feedback, formative feedback, rubric1. IntroductionPeer assessment is an educational technique that is finding increasing use at all levels ofeducation. It has been shown to improve student learning in disciplines all across thecurriculum [1]. Whether in lab sciences, computer science, or engineering courses, aswell as other areas of the curriculum, peer review has led to measurable learning gains.Peer assessment is grounded in the constructivist theory of learning [2]. The basicpremise of constructivism is that students “build” their own knowledge and skills [3].As assessors, it forces students to step back think about

Conference Session

Pre-College: Techniques and Programs for Promoting Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afroditi Vennie Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University; Lorraine M. Parker, Virginia Commonwealth Universtiy

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Swansea University in 1981. She was a faculty member in Computer Science at VCU for 32 years. Since retiring she now works as the Director of Diversity and Student Programs for the School of Engineering at VCU. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Dean’s Early Research Initiative (DERI) – Pathways to STEM Afroditi V. Filippas and Lorraine M. Parker Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284AbstractFour years ago, Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Engineering initiated acollaborative program called the “Dean’s Early Research Initiative” (DERI) [1] with area highschools that introduced students to the exciting world of

Conference Session

Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Kim, North Carolina State University; David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Student

mixed lab-and-foreign language format.Study abroad programs: Context Engineering study abroad programs routinely suffer from multiple challenges, hence arecharacterized by relatively small enrollments and small numbers. Example challenges routinelyinclude four items: (1) Course formats overseas do not line up with US style/content (2) Foreign language requirements may be severe (3) US faculty often lead overseas effort, adding salary expense and suffering from lack of volunteers, and (4) Student resistance from fear of financial cost as well as time delay for degree completion.     We reported previously (1,2) on a French engineering summer

Conference Session

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Mercedes Ward, University of Utah; Tariq Banuri, University of Utah; Sajjad Ahmad, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Rasool Bux Mahar P.E., Mehran University, Pakistan; David Lawrence Stevenson, University of Utah; James A. VanDerslice, University of Utah; Kamran Ansari; Abdul Latif Qureshi

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering, Community Engagement Division, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

 cannot achieve these goals, unless their implementation is fully supported by all stakeholders which includes, citizens, civil society, private sector, and academia—just to name a few.  SDG 6 is to ensure Clean Water and Sanitation (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg6) . It is estimated that nearly three‐quarters of one billion people do not have access to clean water, and this number is projected to substantially increase in the future. Partly spurred by the MDG, more than 2 billion people have been provided access to improved water and sanitation since  1  1990; however, the quality of the drinking water does not typically meet minimum standards2. For example, in Pakistan, access to

Conference Session

Technical Session 3: History and Future of Engineering Librarianship

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisha Li, Georgia Institute of Technology; Isabel M. Altamirano, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bette M. Finn, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

Technical ReportCenters in the country. Three agencies, the Department of Defense, NASA and AEC, thatproduced an estimated 90% of the government’s unclassified technical reports at the time, hadagreed to provide copies of their reports for deposits in each of the centers. The Georgia TechLibrary served the southeast region, which included Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi,South Carolina, and Tennessee (Georgia Tech Library Notes, 1962, v.5 n.6 p.1).From time to time, Crosland spent considerable effort to write to or to visit in person UnitedStates Senators and other officials regarding specific government publications and successfullysecured many documents from various agencies. In 1963, the Georgia Tech Library wasdesignated as an official

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Architectural

colleges is encouraged and facilitated by theuniversity. This focus on interdisciplinary experiences and opportunities can be seen in pastsenior project collaborations.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 The group of students consisted of more thanengineering students. The group was made up of students from the following majors. • Architectural Engineering (10 students) • Architecture (1 student) • Art (2 students) • Horticulture and Crop Science (3 students)The project was a capstone class, thus the focus was for the students to draw upon their entireengineering education, as opposed to learning specific new skills or topics. The pedagogy was touse the experience itself to educate, as opposed to a classroom and text book. In using theexperience for

Conference Session

Let’s Get Pumped: Innovative Approaches for Better Student Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

). Sadler and Good (2006) also recommended additional methods for measuring theconsistency between the students grades and the teacher grades: (1) rank and Pearson correlation,(2) t test comparing difference in mean grades, (3) effect sizes (difference in mean grades inunits of standard deviation), and (4) chi-square statistic (comparing grade categories). In thisstudy, the authors adopted the “t-Test: Paired Two Sample for Means” data analysis using Excel.Sadler and Good’s (2006) found that students tended to assign lower grades to their peers than tothemselves, nevertheless only self-grading of assignments were used in this study to avoid anypotential conflict or violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) rulesand

Conference Session

Tips and Tricks for Assessing Student Performance

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gilbert C. Brunnhoeffer III, Roger Williams University

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New Engineering Educators

paradigm that is different from what the students are used toso the sooner you start, the more success you will have. This process also allows the instructor topublish grades weekly to keep the students continuously informed about their progress. Hour Hour Final % of Quizzes Exam I Exam II Exam Course Week #01 1% Week #02 1% Week #03 1% Week #04 1% Week #05 2% 20% 26% Week #06 2% Week #07 2% Week #08 2% Week #09 2% Week #10 2% Week #11 2% 25% 63% Week #12 2% Week #13 2% Week #14 3% Final

Conference Session

Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek James Lura PhD, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

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Mechanics

delivery. Thus far we have concluded that the use oftraditional hand-written homework, frequent assessment via quizzes [1], or the PearsonMastering Engineering [2] software for formative assessment did not have a significant impacton students’ performance on exams. It was also observed that neither traditional nor onlinehomework scores correlated well with exam scores, however in-class quizzes did correlate withfinal exam scores. In this paper we hope to look longitudinally at the data collected over thestudy period, as well as the impact of modifications to the Mastering Engineering Online system,specifically the inclusion of the Adaptive Follow-Up modules. Adaptive follow-up assignmentsare reported to promote directed learning by analyzing

Conference Session

Horizontal and Vertical Integration

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Z. Dymond, University of Minnesota Duluth; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Civil Engineering

The study was implemented in tandem at two different universities (denoted Univ 1 andUniv 2 in the data comparison tables). University 1 is a small, public, undergraduate onlybaccalaureate university with an art and sciences focus in a rural area of the Mid-Atlantic region.University 2 is a midsized, public, master's university in a medium density city in the West NorthCentral Region. The same semester-long project was assigned in a steel design class at university1 and a reinforced concrete design course at university 2. The background of the students wassimilar at both schools; the students had completed statics, mechanics of materials, and structuralanalysis courses. Most students at university 1 had already completed a reinforced

Conference Session

Reflection

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Damji Heo Stratton, Purdue University; Saira Anwar, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Educational Research and Methods

outcome. Performance avoidance had asignificant effect on exam 2, final exam, and the total learning outcome. The findings of thisstudy confirm previous research findings in other domains, which suggest that there is a positiverelation between performance approach and learning outcome, and between mastery approachand students’ learning style and strategies.Keywords: achievement goals, reflection, engineering education, mobile learning     1   Introduction Students’ engagement in class depends on students’ expectations about course content,classroom environment, their prior experiences, self-esteem, and

Conference Session

Learning from Industry

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace Panther, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Zachary Pirtle, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters

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Educational Research and Methods

studyoverviewing the types of epistemological (or knowledge-acquiring or –using) complexities thatengineers navigate 1. Specifically, we looked at a discussion of the thermal design of a CubeSatthat occurred during an engineering review at NASA. We analyzed the review using aframework that we call ‘peak events,’ or pointed discussions between reviewers, projectengineers, and managers. We examined the dialog within peak events to identify the ways thatknowledge was brought to bear, highlighting discussions of uncertainty and the boundaries ofknowledge claims. We focus on one example discussion surrounding the thermal design of theCubeSat, which provides a particularly thorough example of a knowledge system since theengineers present, explained, justified

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Tuesday Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Nanmwa Jeremiah Dala, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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First-Year Programs

approach implemented and researched in engineering to teach students mathematicalmodeling skills through the development of a model to solve an authentic problem.1 Model-adaptation activities (MAAs) were created within the same theoretical framework inmathematics education, but they are scarcely implemented and researched within engineering.2Simulations are used in education to either enable a student to investigate a concept through anexpert-developed simulation or challenge a student to build a simulation.3-6 Activities thatinvolve building simulations typically consist of prescriptive instruction on how to develop agiven simulation; such instruction fosters passive learning.3-6 In the literature there is a lack ofopen-ended simulation

Conference Session

Career Development in Engineering: From Higher Education to Industry

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

of the design; as well as, their experience indecision-making, are ample reasons why their expertise would enrich students’ learning andbrings them (the students) closer to the realities of the workplace. (1)Employers, by and large, are generally satisfied with the basic technical preparation of today’sgraduates, but find them largely unaware of the vital roles that engineers play in bringingproducts and services from a “concept stage” to the marketplace. An important reason for this“drawback” is that faculty members, today, often lack industrial experience and/ or any othertype of practical experience. This is particularly troubling when faculty members, straight out ofgraduate school and have absolutely no experience “under their belt

Conference Session

Interactive Approaches to Ethics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Dodson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Glenn Gaudette, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

traditional and non-traditional coursework andassignments designed to generate an understanding of what life was like in theindustrializing northeast around the turn of the nineteenth century. Students learned to“address complex social problems with creativity, cross-cultural communication skills,and an appreciation for diverse viewpoints” (Boudreau et al., 2016, p.9), while inhabitingthe roles of people from a range of socio-economic classes, professions, religions, ethnicgroups and neighborhoods. Below, in Table 1, we summarize five sets of assignmentsand activities that teach “engineering content in a complex social environment whereethical questions are part of engineering practice” (ibid.). Table 1. Summary of sample modules used in

Conference Session

Opportunities within Graduate Study Programs - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natascha M. Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Graduate Studies

. Additionally, since this study focuses heavilyon the pathway to the position and on graduate school preparation, participants had to be withinthe first three years of their first assistant professor position. Details about each participant areincluded in Table 1, and the full criteria for participation are listed below:Table 1: Overview of participants Institution Narrative Name (Pseudonym) Gender Classification 1 Steven Bradley Male Baccalaureate College 2 Valerie Michaels Female 3 Opie Hampton Male

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

or by applying what theyhave learned. This expectation highlights the need for expanding the learning environment ofSTEM students by providing them with additional active learning and research opportunities as ithas been shown that active learning opportunities increase their chances for obtaining a degreewithin their field of study while also helping them turn what has been learned into actual skills[1].The truth is that learning should be fun and exciting. As educators it is our responsibility to keepstudents engaged and provide them with a learning experience that is both meaningful andexciting. Historically, however, the classroom has primarily been a passive learningenvironment where knowledge is taught by experts with occasional

Conference Session

Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (4)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University; Ali Osman Pektas, www.statprofs.com; Mustafa Akca; Daniel'le April DeVoss, Northern Arizona University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, administrators, club organizers, and mentors to use theirresources effectively.Literature ReviewThe increasing need for professionals in STEM fields has been expressed at the national, and statelevels. On the national level, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology(2010) documented the “troubling signs” for the nation’s future STEM workforce. The U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that, during the period 2012–2022, employment in science andengineering occupations will grow by 14.8%, compared to 10.8% for all occupations (NSF, 2016).The Council has predicted that over the next decade, 1 million additional STEM graduates will beneeded. Warning signs that show increasing demand for STEM professionals will not be metinclude

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Tuesday Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Justin Foley, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

that time was considered a “consolation” degree. These studentscould not successfully complete their desired program of study, but managed to pass a lessrigorous General Engineering curriculum. A small percentage of students (~1%) completed twoengineering degrees or earned a second bachelor’s degree outside of engineering.Several students earned degrees that were similar to their originally declared major. Table 1 listsoriginally declared majors along with degrees earned that were thought to be similar to thesemajors.Table 1: List of earned degrees considered as similar to matriculation major Original declared Degree earned in similar major major Biomedical engineering Bioinformatics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Clinical Lab Science

Conference Session

Division Experimentation and Lab-Oriented Studies - Best of DELOS

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

module. A more completedescription of the hardware is provided elsewhere16,17. The three humanoid robots built byengineering students are shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Three Robotis Premium Humanoid Robots Built by Engineering StudentsSoftware - Robotis IDEAn integrated development Environment (IDE) RoboPlus software is included with each robotickit. It is also available for download from the company’s website. The software installation ofversion 2.0 creates four desktop icons (Robo+ Launcher, Robo+ Motion, Robo+ Task, andRobo+ Manager) allowing users to run multiple instances of these programs. Robo+ Launcher isa graphical user interface (GUI) for the other three programs. Software details and idiosyncrasiesof this IDE are explained in the

Conference Session

Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Aisosa Ayela-Uwangue, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Educational Research and Methods

values linked to motivation (perceived as important, of low negative consequence, enjoyable, and beneficial) • Disruptive to current thinking and practices but simple to implementThese guiding principles are grounded in literature on educational change, motivation,organizational studies, and STEM teaching practice. Borrego and Henderson (2014), forexample, provide a review of the effectiveness of a number of STEM education changestrategies. They organize their review around the model put forth by Henderson, Beach, andFinkelstein (2011), which organizes change strategies based on: 1) whether the desired change ispredetermined or emergent and 2) whether the scope of the change is intended to impact anindividual or an entire

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Campbell Rightmyer Bego, University of Louisville; Il Young Barrow, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

preparation in mathematics, which has been shown to predict student success in engineeringschool [1, 2, 3]. It is also widely acknowledged that calculus in particular is a significant barrierfor many undergraduate engineers, because many students who do not perform well in their firstsemester of mathematics do not stay in an engineering major [4, 5]. This is a significant challengefor all engineering schools, since calculus is the basis for higher level engineering concepts, andis therefore generally taught at the beginning of engineering programs. It is important to study first year student retention in engineering programs because of thelarge number of reasons that students may leave in their first year. However, it is also important tolook

Conference Session

Clinical, Patient, and Innovation Experiences in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Huffstickler, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Keefe B. Manning, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Margaret J. Slattery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

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Biomedical

given the growingscope of the challenges ahead and the complexity and diversity of the technologies of the 21 stcentury, creativity will grow in importance” (p. 55).1 However, creativity is not typicallyemphasized in the traditional engineering curriculum and, rather, is relegated to design coursesor entrepreneurship minors. Few core technical courses incorporate elements that requirestudents to demonstrate aspects of the creative process in their assigned work. In fact, researchhas shown that both faculty and students feel that creativity, “is not valued in contemporaryengineering education” (p. 762).2This lack of focus on the creative process in the engineering curriculum has been hypothesized tobe a factor in the retention of engineering

Conference Session

First- and Second-year Design and Professional Development in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christa M Wille, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Dalton James Hess; Jake Mitchell Levin, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John P. Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Diversity

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Biomedical

. IntroductionBiomedical Engineering (BME) students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison participate in aunique design curriculum consisting of team-based design courses for seven semesters (Figure 1)[1-2]. Freshman year students work in interdisciplinary teams to solve community-based designchallenges. Then, from sophomore through senior year, our students design, build and test theirinnovative solutions for clients in the healthcare profession, local biomedical industry,community and from our faculty. Within our design curriculum, sophomores (in the fall) workon teams with juniors - forming mentored relationships [3], while seniors participate in outreachas well as prepare their work for a publication. Each course provides a unique challenge orexperience to