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Design and the Capstone Experience

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University, Chico

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Design in Engineering Education

Peer Project Management for Capstone Design TeamsAbstractThe mechanical and mechatronic engineering programs at California State University Chicoconclude with a robust, externally funded, two-semester capstone design experience. Students inboth majors work in interdisciplinary teams on year-long design projects sponsored by industrialpartners. Project teams are assigned a faculty advisor whose role [1] is multi-faceted, but doesnot include day-to-day project management or responsibility for project success.Design projects in industry typically have an assigned project manager (PM) with responsibilityfor overall project success as well as a lead role in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring,and controlling the project

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Understanding Student Development in Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bin Lei, Drexel University; Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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flipped classroom freshman engineering mechatronics design projectAbstractHere we present an account of the development and evaluation of a mechatronics design project,the Supercapacitor Car Challenge, intended for freshman engineering students. The projectconsists of four weeks of structured lab activities, two weeks of unstructured free design work,and a final week devoted to the design challenge, the Distance Trial.At the onset of this seven-week project, students are given a kit with parts to build a standard cardesign, and some additional materials they need for lab activities throughout the design project.The standard car is powered by supercapacitors and is designed to run for a short time until thecharge in

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Design and the Capstone Experience

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Quincy Marshall, Kennesaw State University; Chan Ham, Kennesaw State University

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includes design of automation systems, structural/architectural products, and mechanical devices.Dr. Chan Ham, Kennesaw State University He is an Associate Professor in Mechatronics Engineering at the Kennesaw State University since 2010. He has over eighteen year experience in Mechatronics education and research. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Assessment of an Industry-Sponsored Mechatronics Capstone Design Project Matthew Marshall Mechatronics Engineering Dept. Kennesaw State University Marietta, Georgia 30060

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Making, Hacking, and Extracurricular Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Alexander Horton, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Steven Weiner, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University

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Paper ID #23063Project-Based Learning Among Engineering Students During Short-FormHackathon EventsMr. Paul Alexander Horton, Arizona State University Paul Horton is an undergraduate and graduate student at Arizona State University studying Software Engineering (MS, BS) and Applied Physics (BS). He is currently working on research projects at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab on optical communications and Mars surface transient classification using machine learning. He hopes to continue his education into Astrophysics and use his software background to study the universe.Dr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

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Studies in Engineering Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicky Wolmarans, University of Cape Town; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

practicalprojects and design projects in the curriculum in order to integrate across the sciences and todevelop the link between the sciences and their application in practice.With the shift towards competency-based accreditation of engineering degree programs thefocus in design projects has shifted away from design as a link between engineering sciencesand their application in practical problems. However it should be noted that while morerecent reports [3, 4] recognize an improvement of the performance of graduates in genericcompetencies, most still struggle to use theoretical knowledge in practice: "Although industry is generally satisfied with the current quality of graduate engineers it regards the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to

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The BEST InDEED

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University; Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #22315The Write Background Makes a Difference: What Research and WritingSkills can Predict about Capstone Project SuccessDr. Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University Professor Beverly Kris Jaeger-Helton, Ph.D. is on the full-time faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University (NU) teaching Simulation Modeling and Analysis, Facilities Planning, and Human-Machine Systems. She is Director of the Galante Engineering Busi- ness Program as well as the Coordinator of Senior Capstone Design in Industrial Engineering at NU. Dr. Jaeger-Helton has also been an active member of

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FPD and DEEDs Joint Postcard Sessions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College

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Design in Engineering Education, First-Year Programs

Paper ID #23233Work In Progress: Using Current Crowdfunding Projects as Case Studies toEnhance Students’ Understanding of the Design ProcessDr. Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College Derek Breid is an assistant professor of Engineering Science at Saint Vincent College. His interests in- clude integrating active learning techniques into classic engineering courses, and studying the mechanical behavior of soft materials. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work In Progress: Using current crowdfunding projects as case studies to enhance students’ understanding of the

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Design and the Capstone Experience

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachael E. Cate, Oregon State University; Donald Heer, Oregon State University

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Paper ID #21693Literature Review and Methods Paper: Identifying Influencers That Con-tribute to Transformative Learning in an Electrical and Computer Engineer-ing Undergraduate Capstone Design Project and Selecting Action ResearchMethods to Frame a StudyDr. Rachael E. Cate, Oregon State University Rachael Cate: Dr. Rachael Cate received her MA in rhetoric and composition from Oregon State Univer- sity in 2011 and her Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Research from Oregon State University in 2016. She joined the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University as a member of the

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Understanding Student Development in Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; Steven Patrick Potter

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Paper ID #22506Interdisciplinary Embedded Systems Design: Integrating Hardware-OrientedEmbedded Systems Design with Software-Oriented Embedded Systems De-velopmentMs. Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University CYNTHIA C. FRY is currently a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science at Baylor University. She worked at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center as a Senior Project Engineer, a Crew Training Manager, and the Science Operations Director for STS-46. She was an Engineering Duty Officer in the U.S. Navy (IRR), and worked with the Naval Maritime Intelligence Center as a Scientific/Technical Intelligence Analyst. She was the owner and chief

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FPD and DEEDs Joint Postcard Sessions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jillian Beth Schmidt, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Design in Engineering Education, First-Year Programs

Paper ID #21307Work in Progress: Development and Implementation of a Self-guided Ar-duino Module in an Introductory Engineering Design CourseDr. Jillian Beth Schmidt, Missouri University of Science & Technology Dr. Jillian Schmidt is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She teaches primarily first and second- year engineering design courses, and her research interests include technology incorporation and team dynamics in project based courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018

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Design and the Capstone Experience

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University

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1996, respectively. In addition to her current positions she has held various positions at the Naval Research Lab- oratory and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Breaking Down the Silos with an Integrated Laboratory Experience: Preparing Students for Capstone Design, Part IIIntroduction:In many electrical engineering programs, students are required to demonstrate the success oftheir senior capstone design project by building and testing a prototype of their design.Depending on the nature and complexity of the project, the final prototype may be a blend ofanalog and digital, hardware and

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Making, Hacking, and Extracurricular Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Petney, Rice 360 Institute for Global Health; Samuel Gonthako Ng'anjo, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic; Joseph Chikaphonya Phiri, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic; Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Duke University

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studied professional Production Engineering at Malawi Polytechnic, Bach- elors in Industrial Engineering at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in South Africa and Masters in manufacturing at Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) in Australia.Mr. Joseph Chikaphonya Phiri, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic A staff associate at The Malawi Polytechnic, a constituent college of The University of Malawi, under the Electrical Engineering department. Coordinator of final year projects in the department and an enthusiast of Innovation.Dr. Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University Matthew Wettergreen is a Lecturer in Engineering at the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen at Rice University. He is also the Assistant

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FPD and DEEDs Joint Postcard Sessions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago; Noe Arroyo; Vincent C.F. Chen, Loyola University Chicago; Allan Beale

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Paper ID #22177Work in Progress: Building a Functional Cardiograph Over Four SemestersDr. Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago Dr. Gail Baura is a Professor and Director of Engineering Science at Loyola University Chicago. While creating the curriculum for this new program, she embedded multi-semester projects to increase student engagement and performance. Previously, she was a Professor of Medical Devices at Keck Graduate In- stitute of Applied Life Sciences, which is one of the Claremont Colleges. She received her BS Electrical Engineering degree from Loyola Marymount University, her MS Electrical Engineering and MS

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Design Assessment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Crepeau P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Michael R. Maughan P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Dan Cordon, University of Idaho, Moscow; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Matthew John Swenson P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Daniel J. Robertson, University of Idaho, Moscow; Sean Michael Quallen, University of Idaho, Moscow

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which several of the student authors have been involved. Dr. Beyerlein has been active in research projects involving engine testing, engine heat release modeling, design of curricula for active , design pedagogy, and assessment of professional skills.Dr. Matthew John Swenson P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow After graduating from Oregon State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1999, I im- mediately pursued a career in industry, quickly excelling and continuously accepting roles of increasing responsibility. The first five years, I worked at GK Machine, Inc., a small company south of Portland, designing customized agricultural equipment. Next, I worked at Hyster-Yale Material Handling, most re

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Design and the Capstone Experience

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shayne Kelly McConomy, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Ruturaj Soman; Nikhil Gupta, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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over three semesters, as opposed to thecollege’s traditional two-semester curriculum. The integrated approach used collaborationbetween one semester of Engineering Design Methods (EDM) and two-semesters of the SeniorDesign Project (SDP). The integrated approach, modeled on the engineering design spine withroots in freshman courses, involved both the EDM and SDP cohorts. The interclass involvementincludes participation in design review presentations, senior-to-junior mentorship, and multiclassworkshops. Student feedback through periodic surveys and interviews provided insight into thestudents’ progress and learning outcomes. This paper reports on efforts that would help anintegrated Capstone Design curriculum succeed. The Department’s surveys

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DEED Postcard Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Talley P.E., Texas State University; C. Richard Compeau Jr, Texas State University

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Design in Engineering Education

developed design based curriculum for multiple K-12 teach PDIs and student summer camps.Dr. C. Richard Compeau Jr, Texas State University C. Richard Compeau Jr. is a Professor of Practice in the Ingram School of Engineering, and the Electrical Engineering Program Coordinator. He is interested in teaching and curriculum development. His work is typically project-specific for the EE Capstone courses, with an emphasis on applied electromagnetics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Senior Design Day: Multidiscipline and Multidepartment Capstone Presentation EventAbstractSenior Design or "Capstone" projects are one of the most important

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DEED Postcard Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yu-Lun Huang, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Chiao Tung University; Chao-Yang Cheng, Institute of Electrical and Control Engineering, National Chiao Tung University

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societies and industries, especially in the high-tech industries. The evolution of modern technologies (mobile devices, Internet of Things, cloudcomputing, etc.) keeps bringing in challenges in system engineering education. Hands-onpractices may not be sufficient enough to educate engineering students to face the unknownand fast-paced competitions. Imagination should also be considered as one of the keycapabilities for the students to develop in system engineering education. Reflecting on thechanges of technologies, Taiwan governmental authorities (e.g., Ministry of Education, MOEand Ministry of Science and Technology, MOST) financially support some projects to addressdemands, challenges, and trends of the new educational technologies

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Design Assessment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martina Margaret Moyne, University College Dublin; Maxwell Herman, Harvard University; Conor Walsh P.E., Harvard University; Donal Padraic Holland, University College Dublin

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Engineering at Harvard. He is the founder of the Harvard Biodesign Lab, which brings together re- searchers from the engineering, industrial design, medical and business communities to develop smart medical devices and translate them to industrial partners in collaboration with the Wyss Institute’s Ad- vanced Technology Team. Conor’s research projects focus on wearable robotics to assist the disabled and able-bodied, as well as on tools for minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of disease. His ed- ucational interest is in the area of medical device innovation where he mentors student design teams on projects with clinicians in Boston and in emerging regions such as India. Conor received his B.A.I and B.A. degrees in

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Student Empathy and Human-Centered Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benedikt von Unold, Stanford University; Annette Isabel Böhmer, Laboratory for Product Development and Lightweight Design; Tua A. Björklund, Aalto University Design Factory; Nicolas Ledl, Stanford University; Udo Lindemann, Laboratory for Product Development and Lightweight Design; George Toye, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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executive. Having worked on a diverse range of projects ranging from nuclear power plant control systems to digital libraries, he is a self-professed technology junkie — a perpetual misfit who enjoys mixing it up. In mechanical engineering circles, he is often labeled the ”information technology” guy; amongst computer science folks, he is the ”computer hardware” person; or to electrical engineers, he is the ”mechanical” person. More often than not, he is simply one with a holistic systems perspective. At Stanford, George has been senior research associate, associate director at Stanford Center for Design Research, and associate director of technology at Stanford Learning Lab.Dr. Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University Sheri

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Design in Engineering Education

scientific method.”Students’ vision and mis-concepts of design do require proper alignment with prevailingconditions on the ground. Undoubtedly, the start of any design course should be preceded byexposure to design thinking and related processes. The paper reviews the role of design inengineering programs, and outlines the current research on how design thinking processes couldbe taught and learned. It explores also the currently most-favored pedagogical model for teachingdesign, namely: Project-Based Learning (PBL). The paper identifies several contexts for PBL,along with some available data on it success. Finally, the paper raises some of the questions thatshould be answered to identify the most effective pedagogical practices of improving

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Teamwork and Student Learning in Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Jobidon, University of Waterloo; Maria Barichello, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Mehrnaz Mostafapour, University of Waterloo; Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Ada Hurst, University of Waterloo; Jason Grove P.E., University of Waterloo

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investigating the microbial community ecology in biofilters used for air pollution control. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Building Engineering Professional and Teamwork Skills: a Workshop on Giving and Receiving FeedbackIntroductionThis paper describes the fourth out of a series of six workshops on teamwork targeted atundergraduate engineering students. The series has been designed to provide teamwork theoryand skills in the context of an existing team project within a course, allowing the new knowledgeand skills to be applied authentically and at the time of learning. The

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Design Assessment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer S. Mullin, University of California, Davis; Jean S. VanderGheynst, University of California, Davis

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Undergraduate Studies (2009- 2013) and Interim Dean (2015) in the College of Engineering. Dr. VanderGheynst’s research focuses on next generation biofuels and bioproducts and agricultural biotechnology. Current projects examine the management of microbial communities in applications including water treatment, food and energy production, and soil treatment for the control of pests and pathogens. More than $9 million of her ex- tramural funding at UC Davis has been in support of undergraduate and graduate student preparation in engineering. This includes a NSF GK-12 award to improve leadership, communication and collaboration skills, and teaching capabilities in engineering graduate students pursuing research in the

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Understanding Student Development in Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Nuri Zeytinoglu P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Masoud Mojtahed, Purdue University Northwest; Matthew William Wooden, Purdue University Northwest; Ikechukwu I Nnachi, Purdue University Northwest

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Paper ID #22057Integration of a Highway Fill Embankment Case Study in Engineering De-sign Courses for Instructional ImprovementProf. Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University Northwest Dr. Jiliang Li, D.Eng, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, M.ASEE, is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University Northwest. Before coming back to teach at University, he had industrial experience in several States with projects consulting experience ranging from small residential, commercial and subdi- vision projects to larger scale State DOT and federal projects after additional courses and research study of geotechnical engineering at

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Design and the Capstone Experience

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Michael S. Thompson, Bucknell University

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interested in engineering design education, engineering education policy, and the philosophy of engineering education.Prof. Michael S. Thompson, Bucknell University Prof. Thompson is an associate professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Bucknell University, in Lewisburg, PA. While his teaching responsibilities typically include digital design, computer-related electives, and senior design, his focus in the classroom is to ignite passion in his students for engineering and design through his own enthusiasm, open-ended projects, and connecting engineering to the world around them. His research tends to focus on the application of mobile computing to a variety of non-technical problems. He holds

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Teamwork and Student Learning in Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly B. Demoret P.E., Florida Institute of Technology; Kyi Phyu Nyein, Florida Institute of Technology; Jessica L. Wildman, Florida Institute of Technology

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, Competencies, and Trust Measured in Student SurveysAbstractAerospace engineering students at the Florida Institute of Technology are required to complete a3-semester capstone design project. In their junior year students propose topics, form teams, andwrite a proposal for their senior project, then as seniors they complete preliminary and detaileddesign, then fabricate and test their system. Their efforts culminate in a Student DesignShowcase, where industry participants judge the final projects. Many students identify thecapstone design project as the most significant event in their academic career. In this paper wedescribe changes made in the aerospace engineering capstone curriculum during the 2016-2017season and

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Student Empathy and Human-Centered Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Joseph B, Tipton Jr., Lipscomb University; Mark Philip McDonald, Lipscomb University ; Greg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University; A. Fort Gwinn, Lipscomb University

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University (2003, Summa Cum Laude and University Hon- ors Scholar), the MSCE from the University of California, Berkeley (2004), and the Ph.D in Civil Engi- neering from Vanderbilt University (2008). As a researcher, he has published over 40 research papers in archival journals and in conference proceedings in the areas of probabilistic methods in engineering, de- sign optimization, transportation engineering, structural engineering, and multidisciplinary analysis and optimization applications for civil systems with a focus on optimization of hydropower generation. As an educator he has taught a wide variety of courses in structural and transportation engineering and men- tored numerous student projects, including the

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FPD and DEEDs Joint Postcard Sessions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Anderson, Montana State University; Abigail M. Richards, Montana State University

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Design in Engineering Education, First-Year Programs

first year of integration, these effortsfocused on technical analyses. In the second year of integration, the focus was on enhancedcommunication skills. In the technical analyses, students in a sophomore level Fluid Mechanicscourse worked in teams to analyze the material balance tables and pump sizing specificationsproduced by twenty Capstone Design groups. Each team was responsible for analyzing oneunique design project. Also, in that year students in a junior level Heat Transfer course used thesame design projects to validate the design specifications of heat transfer equipment pertinent toeach project. Assignments were timed such that the sophomore and junior students had justlearned relevant technical information pertaining to these tasks

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Design Assessment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott R. Bartholomew, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Greg J. Strimel, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Liwei Zhang, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emily Yoshikawa, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Differences and Similarities in Student, Instructor, and Professional Perceptions of “GoodEngineering Design" through Adaptive Comparative JudgmentScott R. Bartholomew, Purdue UniversityGreg J. Strimel, Purdue UniversityLiwei Zhang, Purdue UniversityEmily Yoshikawa, Purdue UniversitySenay Purzer, Purdue UniversityAbstract This project details the results from first-year undergraduate engineering students,engineering instructors, and industry professionals collaborating to assess student designprojects. Each group (students, instructors, and industry professionals) used adaptivecomparative judgment to rank the final projects from a first-year engineering course designed toengage students in

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The BEST InDEED

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Gewirtz, Virginia Tech; Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Sidharth Arunkumar; Julie Dyke Ford, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Laura Mae Rosenbauer, Smith College; Nicholas Emory Alvarez, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Jessica Deters, Virginia Tech ; Cristian Hernandez

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Jessica Deters is a PhD student at Virginia Tech in the Department of Engineering Education. She holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics & Statistics and a minor in the McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs from the Colorado School of Mines. Jessica is engaging in projects that emphasize the sociotechnical na- ture of engineering with a focus on social justice and diversity. She aims to educate the next generation of engineers to understand and value the social, political, economic, environmental, and human implications of their designs.Mr. Cristian Hernandez c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 New engineers’ first three months: A study of the transition from capstone

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Making, Hacking, and Extracurricular Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ethan Hilton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Megan Tomko, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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these spaces through a mixed-method study. A quantitative longitudinal studyof students in a mechanical engineering program collected data on design self-efficacy,makerspace involvement, and user demographics through surveys conducted on freshmen,sophomores, and seniors. In this paper, the student responses from three semesters of freshmenlevel design classes are evaluated for involvement and self-efficacy based on whether or not a 3Dmodeling project requires the use of makerspace equipment. The study finds that students requiredto use the makerspace for the project were significantly more likely to become involved in themakerspace.These results inspired us to integrate a qualitative approach to examine how student involvementand exposure to