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International Engineering Education Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Western Michigan University; Jayantrao Bhaurao Patil, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, India; Pramod Jagan Deore, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, India; Suhas Pandit Shukla, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology

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increase. One solution is to reduce thevariation by “ability grouping” or “career tracking” students, a method that was used in highschools. to "Ability grouping” is proven effective by multiple researchers" [1-4]. There are alternateviews, too, such as Han [5] showing clear evidence that early tracking increases educationalinequality; supplemented with weaker evidence that it reduces performance. Van Elk et al. [6]found that early tracking has a detrimental effect on completion of higher education for studentsat the margin of the Dutch high and low tracks, and the negative effects of early tracking arelarger for students with relatively high ability or students with a higher socioeconomicbackground. Tieso [1] defines grouping types such as

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International Engineering Education Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junyi Ying, Shanghai Guanghua College (High School); Cyrus Safai, Salt Lake Community College; Junior Onyeagba, University of Utah; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College; David Richardson, Salt Lake Community College; Peter Joseph Iles, Salt Lake Community College; Rajan P. Kochambilli, Salt Lake Community College

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following proximal locations: The Bund; Lanzhou Road andYanshupu Road; and the Forest Park Region. Samples were collected just along the sides of theBund, Lanzhou Road, and Yanshupu Road sites. Samples were collected at approximately 10.0 m(cut significant figures) from sites of the Ship Factory, the Shanghai Grain Oil Industry Company,and the Forest Park Region. These sites were selected because of their population densities anduse by the indigenous populations.The densely populated area along Lanzhou and Yangshupu Roads along the Yangtze River providea site that might contribute to a greater concentration of phosphates contributed by the cluster ofpeople who reside in the area.The Bund and Forest Park (1 km2), primarily used by the tourism

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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general, and to the use of modern pedagogicalskills in particular. The paper also argues that any meaningful change in Region’s classroompractices today (dominated by traditional lecture-based methods) must be mandated andsupported by the university administration. What is necessary to create a change, is for thedepartment or college, to have a comprehensive and integrated set of components: clearlyarticulated expectations, opportunities for faculty to learn about new pedagogies, and anequitable reward system.Introduction“To teach is to engage students in learning.” This quote, from Education for Judgment byChristenson et al, (1) captures the meaning of the art and practice of pedagogies ofengagement. The theme advocated here is that student

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Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rosanna Yuen-Yan Chan, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Cecilia KY Chan, University of Hong Kong; Mehrdad Tahernia, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Jiaxin Liang, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Qi Cao, Chinese University of Hong Kong

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-defined radios.Mr. Qi Cao, Chinese University of Hong Kong Qi Cao is a postgraduate student and teaching assistant at Department of Information Engineering, CUHK. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engineering Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship: A Course-Level Implementation Case in Hong KongIntroductionAdvancements in technology have transformed modern society. However, new global challengesand emerging issues have arisen alongside technological advancement. These include (but arenot limited to) climate change mitigation and adaptation, cyber attacks, and inequalities in health,education, and infrastructure [1].On 30 December 2015, The United Nations (UN

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Global and Intercultural Competency

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Qin Zhu, Colorado School of Mines

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colleges and universities continue to expand and refine global learning opportunitiesfor engineering students they face a complex array of challenges [1]. As one among many suchconcerns, administrators and other stakeholders increasingly expect that costly investments ininternational programming generate substantial benefits and impacts, including but not limited togrowing the number of students served. Further, many programs are being asked to produce hardevidence of how research, work, study, and service abroad can enhance student learning andgrowth, synergistic with rising accountability pressures across the higher education landscape.Fortunately, dozens of assessment instruments are available to measure many different facets ofinter/cross

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Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael F MacCarthy, Mercer University; Holly F. Berns, Mercer University ; Ryan Monty, United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot; Mitzi Erin Brett; Zachary Lewis Martin; Pietro Sannipoli, United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot; Nicolas Jerome Messmer; Walid Ibrahim; Scott Schultz, Mercer University; Katelyn C.N. Dimopoulos, Mercer University

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Maria response.Mr. Zachary Lewis Martin Zachary L. Martin graduated from Mercer University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master’s degree in Engineering Management. He has volunteered with Mercer on Mission as an assistant with researching health and water sanitation practices (WASH) for families in eastern Madagascar. He currently works for Burns & McDonnell, a consulting engineering firm, in the Aviation & Federal industry.Ms. Katelyn C.N. Dimopoulos, Mercer University Katelyn Dimopoulos was the captain of the Mercer University Division 1 Women’s Soccer team and recently earned her BSE in mechanical engineering from Mercer University in 2017. She traveled to Madagascar

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Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Brandon Sorge, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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/presentation.Importance of SustainabilityRay Anderson was known as an industrial engineer and radical industrialist and America’sGreenest CEO [1]. He defined sustainability as “survival” - survival for his company, for thisnation, and even for our species [1]. In 1994, Anderson began transforming his petroleum intensemodular tile carpet company, Interface, Inc., from the “take-waste-make business model” into anorganization with a goal of a zero-environmental footprint, set for 2020 [1]. The Interface Inc.journey and success is proof that any corporation can truly work towards a zero-environmentalfootprint, be competitive, lead the industry, and make a profit. In fact, according to Anderson,companies can lead the way towards sustainability [1].Sustainability is

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Study and Research Abroad

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech

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develop the competencies and skills desired while simultaneously they form their identity as engineers.The sample was 116 civil engineering students, 49 of them enrolled in the Icarus program in its first semester.Results showed that the main motivation to join the Icarus program was to apply theory from class intoengineering real world issues, and to work and engage with peers. In addition, Icarus students have higher levelsof aspirations on how well they will do in their engineering courses, and higher levels of deep learning whencompared to other non-Icarus engineering students in the same year. Further Implications are provided.Keywords: Self-belonging, motivation, self-directed learning, co-curricular program, voluntary research.1

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Takao Ichiko, ASEE

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with current trends.What are the differences between real and electronic or virtual education processes?What does it mean for a learning space to be over a distance? Which would be a betterway of how to get knowledge or how to learn? Related specialists have begun tocommunicate about more feasible pedagogic research and development as well aftersome open education declarations in recent decades; such as Open Education, HybridLearning, Social Learning and Next Generation Distance Education and Learning.1. Basics for Intentional Communications The necessary resources and their processes have been applied, revised and moreoptimally adapted for more practical educational situations[1][2][3]. Building highquality communications with less mutual

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Shannon N. Conley, James Madison University ; Samy El-Tawab, James Madison University

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[1]. Universities are under pressure to integrate additional technicalcontent into engineering curricula, while simultaneously experiencing pressure to graduatestudents on time and to reduce the number of credits required for graduation [2]. In the year2000, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (now ABET Inc.) put newstandards in place. The new system shifted from one of counting credits and was superseded byan “outcomes-based process,” in which educational institutions must demonstrate that graduatespossess a breadth of abilities, such as the ability to work in teams and communicate acrossdisciplines, as well as possess a technical depth of knowledge [3]. While previously study abroadhad been viewed as a “perk” of being a

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Study and Research Abroad

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Ryan A. Camp, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Shawn Patrick

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campus ofSt. Christopher Church. The festival offered food and drink, carnival rides, gaming, and livemusic. Hours of operation were from 4:00 to 10:00 PM on Thursday and Friday (July 13 & 14)and from 12:00 to 11:00 PM on Saturday (July 15). Approximately 40,000 people attend thethree-day event where a significant amount of waste was generated. Prior to 2017, waste was notsorted or recycled. All waste was collected by Ray’s Trash Service and hauled to CovantaIndianapolis, a waste to energy facility. Figure 1 illustrates the site layout of the festival. Figure 1 – Festival Site LayoutThe festival facilities that generated waste were characterized in two ways. The first were thosethat were sponsored by the

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soondo Kweon, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Jun H. Park, Tongmyong University; Kookhyun Kim, Tongmyong University; Kee Joo Kim, Tongmyong University; Jeonghoon Song, Tongmyong University; Hooi-Siang Kang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; H. Felix Lee, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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. 2Course ContentThis 2-week summer course emphasizes design of products based on 3D modeling and FiniteElement Analysis. High-level 3D solid modeling is taught using CATIA, which is one of themost widely used CAD software in the automobile and aerospace industries. To design morestructurally safe, cost-effective, and easily manufacturable products, Finite Element Analysisusing ABAQUS or ANSYS is taught along with brief lectures on the theory of Finite ElementMethod.The objective of the course is as follows.1. Understanding the basic steps to feature-based and solid modeling.2. Constructing 3D models and assembly structures with CATIA3. Generating 3D models for finite element analysis with CATIA.4. Making complicated 3D models made up of multi

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Building and Engaging Communities for Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education

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for posterity and toencourage engagement within other academic institutions and professional societies. Some of ourexamples and strategies can be scaled and adapted to address institutional or regional challengesor to increase awareness and engagement in other national societies. Outcomes seen throughinitiatives have resulted in increased connections with previously disenfranchised members tothe ASEE community, engagement across divisions, and expanded programming in support ofdiversity, equity, and inclusion practices.1. Importance of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionEngineers have a significant impact on society. Their actions shape future technology,infrastructure, and innovation. Improving workforce diversity has been shown to

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International Collaborations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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, Speer, Ekeocha, Byrn & Clase [1], previously documented many of theconsiderations for program content, duration, format and administration. A brief summary ofthis paper, predominantly focused on curriculum design and development is described below.The collaboration of the Purdue University Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Scienceprogram with the Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy is helping to provide good regulatorypractices in Africa. This prompted the need to perform benchmarking activities comparing andcontrasting the University’s program to both domestic and international certifications anddegrees.The methodology employed to assess the potential list of resources was to make an exhaustivelist (as possible, since higher education is

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International Collaborations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Mercedes Ward, University of Utah; Sajjad Ahmad, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; David Lawrence Stevenson; Tariq Banuri, University of Utah; Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry, University of Utah; Rasool Bux Mahar P.E., Mehran University, Jamshoro; Jeffrey D. Ullman, Stanford University

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 Development (USAID) has long supported programs to build capacity in higher education in Pakistan in the areas of energy, water, and food security. Recently, the Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) program was launched by USAID and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) to strengthen a culture of applied research in Pakistan. The CAS program set up three centers: (1) Agriculture/Food Security at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, in partnership with University of California, Davis, (2) Water at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), in partnership with University of Utah, and (3) Energy at National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, and University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, in partnership with

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International Engineering Education Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phuong Ngoc Binh Do, Saigon Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #24542SRobot ProjectMr. Phuong Ngoc Binh Do, Saigon Institute of Technology -I got my Bachelor Degree in Mecha-tronics from Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, Vietnam. -I got my Master degree in Project Management (MBA) from Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia. -I got 1 year experience in the Semi-conductor industry (Design for Test). -I got 1 year experience in construction industry as project manager assistant. -I got 2 years experience in project management for CST industries (USA) (Steel industry) c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Running head: SROBOT-STEM

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International Engineering Education Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiaojiao Fu, Beihang University; Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Qing Lei, Beihang University; Dongya Cheng, Tibet University

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Student” [1], honors education not only has a particular function to develop top oroutstanding students, but also has special significance for the entire undergraduate education[2]. In the 1920s, Frank Aydelotte Project which was founded at Swarthmore College byFrank Aydelotte - the founder of Honors Education in the United States, was considered thefirst blueprint for modern honors education in American colleges and universities [3].Influenced by it, many other U.S. colleges and universities began to set up honors projects.Honors education in China was originated in the 1970s. Although relatively late, it hasattracted the great attention by the state and universities. Through literature review and on-site observation, it was found that many

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International Engineering Education Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George E. Hassoun, Notre Dame University - Louaize, Lebanon

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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018The Online Tutorial Room (OTR): Improving the Sampling Frequency of the Engineering Knowledge Signal!1. IntroductionMotivating engineering students to practice problem-solving has always been on the minds ofengineering educators across the globe. Active Learning [1], Problem-Based Learning [2], andthe Flipped Classroom [3], among other methodologies, are educational techniques designed toimprove learning retention through the continuous improvement of problem-solving skills. In thefollowing, the process of conducting a problem-solving activity for engineering students istermed assessment, whereas the process of evaluating the performance of engineering studentson an

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International Engineering Education Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dong Liang, Sichuan University; Senbao Lin, Sichuan University - Pittsburgh Institute; Lurao Liu, Sichuan University; Wei Chen, Sichuan University - Pittsburgh Institute; Jared Yi Du, Sichuan University

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a start-up academic institute, how SCUPI, learning from excellentmakerspaces world-wide, launched innovative maker education activities based on theexisting resources and characteristics of Chinese students. These activities include: 1. Regulartechnical lectures for training makers 2. Hands-on projects based on engineering courses 3.Supporting students in STEM competitions; 4. Involved in feature events and outreachactivities of SCUPI 5. Guiding students to take part in academic research 6. Establishment ofan online maker sharing community. As a result, SCUPI has initially created a dynamicmaker education system based on this small-scale makerspace, which provides guidance tobrainstorming, CAD model simulation, prototype manufacturing and

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International Engineering Education Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miguel Rafael Ruiz-Carpio; Cyrus Safai, Salt Lake Community College; Arafat Djobo; Ivan Gaichuk; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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positiveimpact on those people. In brief the study will address; 1. What: (Multinational Student Project, Vertical Garden, Hydroponic, Smart (Digital & Automated).) 2. How: (Vertical structures, Water Tank, Irrigation System to each tank, Sensors and robots, Controlled environment) 3. Why: (Less land, Vertical), No soil (Hydroponic), Less water (Hydroponic), No pesticides (Smart), Higher food yield per crop (Smart), Year round food yield (Smart), Yield even outside of native environment (Smart), Global and Universal Applications, Faster food yield (Smart), Higher food quality (Smart).The plant growing process is digitized/made smart by incorporating multiple sensors to

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International Engineering Education Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victor Taratukhin, SAP America; Yury V. Kupriyanov, SAP ; Chris Welch Ph.D., International Space University; Valentina Anikushina, SAP SE

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extended by the inclusion of academic thought-leadership and tech-savvy students’ insights into new products, services and business models development. Having completed aseries of industry-supported hackathons and design-thinking workshops, the authors provide an explicitdescription of use-case scenarios, key success factors, and implications for applying the proposed model. Thepaper conclusion offers a list of benefits for using the model and further insights into setting up and runningacademia-business collaborations aimed at innovation design and applied research rather than skillsdevelopment. 1. IntroductionWith an apparently increasing number of natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptionsmass movements, floods, and storms

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Gray P.E., Lincoln University

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Engineering: U.S.-Trinidad-Anguilla PartnershipIntroductionAfrican Americans are underrepresented in both the engineering workforce and study abroad.61.7% African Americans students who enter engineering programs do not graduate in thismajor.1 This translates to an engineering workforce that comprise; about 4% AfricanAmericans.2 While African American students account for 15% of the overall U.S.undergraduate population, they only represent 5.6% of the over 300,000 U.S. students studyingabroad.3 There are several reasons for this disparity; finances, faculty leadership, high attritionrates, family support, anxiety resulting from travel inexperience, and lack of insight to thecorrelations between global cultural competence and career goals.4, 5

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Global and Intercultural Competency

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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globalization is the internationalization ofhigher education. Governments are investing in international education and students’ mobility [1]leading to the increase of the international students’ population in U.S. universities. Among manychallenges faced by those students (related to their different cultures, languages and social habits),the most demanding are the settlement in the new environment, the adaptation of their informationprocesses and communication skills [2]. Often non-native English speakers may not feel fit orcapable to interact with their domestic counterparts in class activities.However, the implications of the internationalization of the campuses populations goes far beyondthe issues of adaptation and socialization; issues related to

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Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Caroline Murrie Clevenger P.E.; Laura Thornes; Svetlana Olbina

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is to provide lessons learned to help others better understand thechallenges of developing a successful partnership among international universities.IntroductionGlobalization is having a significant impact on engineering and construction education. TheUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) put forward that professionals such asengineers need to have not only technical skills in their fields but also have professional skillsapplied outside of their native context and culture [1]. One of the challenges to developing theseskills, it is the shortage of future engineers being trained worldwide [2]. Bourn & Neal [3] alsodiscuss that students who do graduate are often not prepared with the skills needed to work ininternational

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David W. Gatchell Ph.D., Northwestern University; Akinniyi Adediran Osuntoki Ph.D., University of Lagos; Akinwale Oladotun Coker P.E., University of Ibadan; Matthew R. Glucksberg, Northwestern University; Tania Douglas, University of Cape Town; Kara M. Palamountain

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journal has the mission of advancing and disseminating knowledge on allaspects of social and technological innovation for improved health and healthcare, with an emphasis onresearch addressing developing settings such as those found in Africa. These deliverables, along withthe process for creating them, are also described and discussed herein.IntroductionPrevious studies have shown that limited infrastructure and human resources havesignificantly reduced the quality of medical care available in low and middle incomecountries as compared to developed nations [1]. While efforts have been made to applyWestern healthcare systems and technologies to these resource-limited settings, results havebeen mixed at best [2]. One path to improving healthcare

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Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Shawnisha Hester, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Denise Nicole Williams, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Hector E. Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erika T. Aparaka, University of Maryland College Park

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organization. As a former professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her engineering and speech science research 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/.Ms. Shawnisha Hester, University of Maryland, Baltimore

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Global and Intercultural Competency

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Warnock, University of Georgia; Galyna Melnychuk, Mississippi State University

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, GlobalizationIntroductionIn today’s global marketplace, it is critical for engineering students to have an appreciation andunderstanding of different cultures. This is recognized by the National Academy of Engineeringwho state the 21st century engineer should have a sound understanding of globalization [1] andABET, who state in both the current and revised student outcomes that by the time of graduation,students should have an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global,economic, environmental, and societal context [2]. Additionally, if our graduates are to becomeleaders in the profession, they need to understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures in theworld [3].Higher education has addressed intercultural development through multiple

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Global and Intercultural Competency

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University

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environment andlives from this experience.Introduction:The National Academy of Engineering states that one core need of the engineering profession isfor engineers to be able to work with a diverse, multinational, multidisciplinary workforce [1].Engineers need to have a global mindset to be prepared for the global job market [2]. Therefore,colleges of engineering in the United States have started to provide ways for students to developthose skills, but only as add-ons to the curriculum, such as study-abroad programs, electivecourses, minors, and certificate programs - and only reaching a select number of students [3]. Asa result, global preparedness is not integrated into, or part of, the core curriculum of mostengineering schools in the United

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Revealing the Invisible: Engineering Course Activities that Address Privilege, -Isms, and Power Relations (Interactive Session)

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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PhD in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in South Carolina, and her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.Dr. Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego Dr. Odesma Dalrymple is an Assistant Professor in the Shiley Marcos School of Engineering at University of San Diego. She conducts research on tools and techniques that can be readily applied in real engineer- ing learning environments to improve student learning and teaching. In this respect her two prominent research contributions are with: 1) artefact-inspired discovery–based pedagogy, i.e., learning activities where students’ exploration of STEM knowledge is self-directed and motivated by interactions or manip- ulations of artefacts; and 2

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Study and Research Abroad

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ernest M. Kim, University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of San Diego

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included engineering core and engineeringelective courses taught in a short-term study abroad format by home institution faculty. Thesuccess in delivering such engineering courses in a three-week format has been demonstrated [1].New study-abroad courses in Engineering Programming required for all engineering majors, andSignals and Systems that is required for Electrical Engineering majors were developed asIntersession courses taught in London. These courses were developed to be completely portable,where required hardware and software were acquired by students prior to leaving from the homeinstitution for the study-abroad courses for use at the international location.The Engineering Programming class used the Raspberry Pi as the computation and