Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony E. Felder, University of Illinois, Chicago; Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago; Susan Stirling, University of Illinois at Chicago; Kimberlee M Wilkens, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

inability to demonstrate a significant change to the limited sample size of the cohort.Furthermore, the wide range of program participant backgrounds (nearly 50% of studentsindicated they had previous experience in early concept generation) contributes to the largerstandard deviation of these data, further obfuscating a significance in trend.Future Plans: We plan to make several modifications for the 2018 Clinical Immersion Program. First,considering the feedback regarding Monday working sessions, we plan to modify Mondayworkshops. We will scale didactic lectures and activities to three hours and dedicate theremainder of the workshop time to team collaboration. This time will be punctuated by facultymeeting with the teams to provide

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware; Trevor Scott Stephens, University of Delaware

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

time are required in an evolving ratio during the startup phase and beyond. Luckily,many universities have programs that enable access to both at least in small amounts. Even alean startup will likely need some funds to travel for customer discovery work, attendconferences, host a website, and pay fees associated with registering a company. Here are somethings to look for in and around your campus.Funding your ventureThe first type of funding is non-dilutive grant funding, a.k.a. free money. Pitch competitions andbusiness plan competitions are common and can serve as an early source of funding. On-campusprograms like NSF I-Corps Sites offer a small amount of money ($3,000 as of now) to get startedwith customer discovery work that can lead to a

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

in Making (e.g. basic electronics, 3Dmodeling and printing, and computer programming) and basic industrial engineering concerns(e.g., industrial distribution, materials acquisition, process planning, and quality assurance). It isbelieved that high school students involved in this distance apprenticeship program will developcareer and college-preparation skills.In this paper, we pose the following research question concerning our M3 model: “How may theM3 model be actualized in a low resource community?”. We aim to illustrate the following.First, we want to outline our model for motivating STEM participation, this being our ‘Making-through-Micro Manufacturing’(M3) model. We believe that through participation in our model,students will develop

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Meredith N. Silberstein, Cornell University; Nelly Andarawis-Puri, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

Stress [kPa] 100 50 0 0 5 10 15 Strain [%]ENGRD 2020 Discussion Activity —2—Uniaxial Tension Test Group Members:A1. Spend a few minutes brainstorming with your partner about what data you will need to collect. Use the space below to plan your experiments. For example, you may want to make an empty table which lists all the data you plan on collecting.A2. Get approval from your TA of your experimental plan before proceeding.ENGRD 2020 Discussion

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Anthony A. Maciejewski, Colorado State University; Andrea M. Leland, Colorado State University; Tom Chen, Colorado State University; Branislav M. Notaros, Colorado State University; Sourajeet Roy, Colorado State University; Adam C. Hicks, Colorado State University

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Electrical and Computer

a professor and head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University. He is a fellow of IEEE. A complete vita is available at: http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ ˜aam.Ms. Andrea M. Leland, Colorado State University With nearly twenty years combined experience in higher education and private industry, Andrea Leland has distinguished herself as a dynamic communicator and tireless ambassador of engineering education and research. For the past twelve years she has worked in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University to advance its mission through well-planned communication strategies and relationship building. Leland has played an integral role

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington; J. Carter Tiernan, University of Texas, Arlington; Kevin A. Schug, University of Texas, Arlington; Ramon Lopez, University of Texas, Arlington; James A. Mendoza Álvarez, The University of Texas, Arlington

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

first three semesters (see Fig 1). Since plans forinstitutionalization was a requirement of the STEP funding, efforts were made to make theAURAS classes less costly, so that they could be sustained in the institution only by the fundsgenerated from tuition of students retained. However, it became apparent at the beginning of year3 that major revisions were needed with a focus on sustainability if the promise of the grantfunding was to be attained. Three initiatives were initiated: mathematics course redesign,institution of an engineering problem-solving class, and further development of research methodscomponents. Each of these initiatives was successfully completed and fully institutionalized.Now, at the conclusion of the AURAS project, the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin F. Hopkins, University of Louisville ; Keith Brandon Lyle, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, practice problems,individualized study plans, weekly quizzes, unit exams, and a final exam. Based on the NCATemporium model (http://www.thencat.org/R2R/AcadPrac/CM/MathEmpFAQ.htm), weekly classmeetings consisted of group activities led by instructors and teaching assistants. There were notraditional lectures. Practice problems, study plans, and quizzes were assigned using Pearson’sMyMathLab® online software. At the end of each unit, students were given an in-class exam,and at the end of the semester, students were given a cumulative final exam.ProcedureWe manipulated the number and distribution of weekly quiz questions that covered specificcourse objectives. Four objectives (e.g., Simplifying Exponential Expressions Involving RationalExponents

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittany Bradford, Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Duke University; Megan McSpedon, Rice University; Michael Wolf, Rice University; Kristi Kincaid, Rice University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

that was not taught in the program). Very little content in second-semester introductory chemistry is directly covered in RESP. As such, we examine only overallexam performance for the second semester of introductory chemistry.For the second analyses, we compared the number of students who achieved a B- (whichcorresponds to a GPA of 2.67) or higher in both first and second-semester chemistry with thosewho received a C+ or lower.Course grades were based on Rice University's GPA scale, which uses the plus/minus gradingsystem and assigns GPAs from 0 for an F, 0.67 for a D-, and up to 4.33 for an A+.Statistical Methods. In the first analysis, one-way between-subjects ANOVAs were conducted inSPSS. Two planned contrasts were used to differentiate

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

alignment with the goals of thegreater change initiative. In summer of 2017, all studio instructors were invited to participate in aweek long intensive workshop that was facilitated by two learning scientists with deepknowledge in instructional design for ambitious, equitable instruction. Instructors from eightstudio courses were able to attend. Work centered around building understanding of pedagogicalpractice and on leaving the workshop with at least one Studio 2.0 course activity for 2017-18.To help faculty develop activities that incorporate meaningful aspects of practice, we developeda material tool for planning and explaining, shown in Figure 1. This “quad design tool” askedinstructors to identify the context and engineer’s role in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

-basedinteractions and, in turn, cultivate the culture of doing engineering. Supportive policy plays arole in motivating and sustaining changes.Based on the four-categories of changes, the five-year plan of the project is summarized in Table1. The evaluation process is ongoing, and the results are planned to be disseminated viaconferences, workshops, and visiting scholars who will be invited to campus to be immersed inthe program for two weeks. Table 1: Summary of Project Activities and Timeline Year 1 2 3 4 5 Shared Vision Obtaining consensus on the shared vision

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Harding University; Stephen Secules, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Benjamin Okai, Harding University; Kanembe Shanachilubwa, Harding University; Jeremiah Sullins; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

undergraduate mechanical engineering major anticipating graduation in May of 2019. I am a member of the Beyond Professional Identity research group based in Harding University located in Searcy, Arkansas. I plan to further my studies in engineering education in graduate school particularly in regards to equipping students to work in development and sustainability. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Paper ID #22967Dr. Jeremiah SullinsDr. Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia Shari E. Miller is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean of the School of Social Work at the Uni- versity

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramanitharan Kandiah P.E., Central State University; Krishna Kumar V. Nedunuri, Central State University; Edison Perdomo, Central State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

also wants to increase the diversity of the program with respect to gender and race. These were the rationales behind the CSU’s S-STEM - Strand 1: STEM Institutional Capacity Building grant application with the proposal, Undergraduate Scholarships for Excellent Education in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Management (USE4WRM). USE4WRM Objectives and Plans US4WRM Objectives USE4WRM proposed the following three objectives to enhance the educational opportunities in WRM and ENE for potential students from low-income communities.1. Increase the enrollment numbers and the academic preparedness of the ENE-WRM majors selected from the low-income communities In Fall 2015, there were 15 Water Resources Management

Conference Session

Engagement In Practice: Integrating Community Engagement into Engineering Curricula

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ines Basalo, University of Miami; Jonathon Anthony Toft-Nielsen, University of Miami; Scotney D. Evans, University of Miami

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Community Engagement Division

, Computer Graphics, Materials Science and laboratory courses. Since 2015 she has been actively involved in the University of Miami College of Engineering’s ”Redefining Engineering Education” strategic plan on educational innovation. As part of this plan, Dr. Basalo worked with 2 other faculty members to organize inaugural Senior Design Expo in May 2017, an exposition where over 200 senior students showcased their Capstone projects to the University of Miami community, alumni and industry leaders. Starting in 2016 and through her work with the University of Miami’s Engaged Faculty Fellowship program, Dr. Basalo incorporated an academic service component into the final project for a sophomore-level Measurements Lab

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Student Success

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Yang Yang, Kansas State University; Bette Grauer P.E., Kansas State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

focused on the effectiveness of a peertutoring and supplemental instruction program implemented in the College ofEngineering at Kansas State University, a Midwestern large land grant researchinstitution.Background and Need for the StudyIn order to increase the retention rates of freshmen and sophomores, the College ofEngineering developed and implemented a free tutoring program called ScholarsAssisting Scholars, SAS. SAS was implemented in 2005 as a part of an NSF STEMTalent Expansion Program grant addressing barriers and adversity encountered by firstyear students. As we planned this program, we found a need for research regarding bestpractices for training tutors and the types of assistance offered by tutors, such assupplemental instruction

Conference Session

Embedding Sociotechnical Systems Thinking II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey C. Evans P.E., Bucknell University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, Parliament, 10 Downing Street. Daily life Homes, recreation (baths), villasSome discussion of context, planning, organization and logistics is warranted althoughnot the principle purpose of this paper. This course was developed by a single facultymember (the author). Academic content and expertise is added to the course through theparticipation of colleagues (e.g. Dr. Nicholas James, Professor of Urban Anthropology atCambridge during our site visit to Cambridge and Dr. Andrew Heath, Professor of CivilEngineering at the University of Bath) and choice of local (paid) guides. This course isthe core, or common course for our Spring 2018 Bucknell-in-London program andprovides a common experience for all fourteen enrolled students. Recruiting

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Mohammed Sayer Elaraj, Alaqsa University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

students in the US, the situation is different in the State of Qatar. According to the latestedition of Qatar’s Ministry of Development, Planning and Statistics released in March 2014, thenumber of female students attending college represented 65% of the total students enrolled atuniversities in the year 2011-12. Additionally, 60% of all graduates in Qatar are female. QatarUniversity is the first national university in Qatar with female students exceeding 70% of thestudent population [5]. In Qatar University’s Electrical Engineering department, female studentsmake up approximately 42% of the total student population [6].With the goal of understanding of how Qatari female students have developed (and pursue) theirSTEM career interest, mainly in

Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Won Joo, Robert Morris University

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Biomedical Engineering

tools, and hand-onactivities for design. The goal of the ENGR4520 course and project was to understand DesignControl3 (21 CFR 820.30), and to design, implement, and fabricate the prototype of a medicaldevice that addresses current market needs while being easy to use and feasible formanufacturing. Course objectives included the following: ● Design and prototype a medical device using FDA requirements for Design Control. ● Plan, manage, document and execute projects using FDA Design Control Requirements ● Apply various design tools including CAD and modeling software to determine potential design solutions ● Perform risk assessment to illustrate risk based on the product development process.After students completed this course, they

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Maria V. Kalevitch, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

additionalstudents to these certificate programs. However, some of the participants may want to onlycomplete a single course or two based on their plans. A macro-badge assigned to an individualcourse will reflect one of the four levels of competence starting at the lowest passing level ofAdequate Performance (AP) followed by Proficient (P), Mastery - Excellent (ME1), and Mastery– Exceptional (ME2) along with a letter grade.The paper concludes with an assessment discussion, also including how accreditation bodiessuch as ABET, ATMAE or Middle States should and could see this type of credential assignmentefforts.IntroductionEven though it was an exciting concept a few years ago with the possibility of offering analternative to traditional methods, the badge

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark V. Huerta, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

nature and includeactivities such as prototyping a physical product or application, developing a business plan,interviewing potential customers, delivering pitches, applying to grants, and getting feedbackfrom mentors or other entrepreneurs (Duval-Couetil, Shartrand, & Reed, 2016b).Entrepreneurship classes and programs are therefore generally structured in a project-basedlearning format in which students form team and work on developing solutions for real problems(Duval-Couetil et al., 2016b). In order for students who are participating in entrepreneurshipactivities to be successful, they must communicate effectively and think critically to designsolutions that solve open-ended problems (Byers, Seelig, Sheppard, & Weilerstein, 2013

Conference Session

Developing Teaching and Mentoring Skills

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron; Nidaa Makki; Esther R. Wain-Weiss, Universtiy of Akron

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Graduate Studies

Year 1 and Year 2, the candidates worked to prepare their coursesyllabus, including learning objectives. The program coordinator worked with them to reviewtheir syllabus and answer any lingering questions.Each month during Year 2, the candidates met with the program coordinator to discusschallenges in their courses and suggested plans to address those. It is noted that the programcoordinator often had to remind the candidates that they had been trained in certain areas toaddress the challenges they faced. Thus, these monthly meetings during Year 2 proved veryimportant and became a crucial component of the entire program.At the end of Year 2, the candidates received a college-level certificate for completion of theprogram. During the Spring and

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing Students for the Future

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Miller, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Daniel Emery

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Industrial Engineering

with this Commented [DLEP1]: Would you insert accurateprimary team for the full semester. Each project requires several different reports to be submitted numbers here?throughout the semester. For example, in Senior Design, students first submit a Project Statement Commented [LAM2R1]:of Work, followed by a Project Plan, two Technical Updates, and, finally, a completed projectreport. When grading each of these preliminary project reports, instructors provided numerouscomments with the intention that students will incorporate the feedback into improved futurereports. However, experience demonstrated that students viewed these comments as punitive orjustification of a grade, with each criticism tied to a point reduction

Conference Session

Topics in Computing and Information Technology-I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Daniel Josey, Robert Morris University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University

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Computing and Information Technology

Software Industry. His teaching involvement and research interest are in the area of Software Engineering education, Software Verification & Validation, Software Security, Data Mining, Neural Networks, and Enterprise Resource Planning. He also has interest in Learning Objectives based Education Material Design and Development. Dr. Acharya is a co-author of ”Discrete Mathematics Applications for Information Systems Professionals” and ”Case Studies in Software Verification & Val- idation”. He is a member of Nepal Engineering Association and is also a member of ASEE and ACM. Dr. Acharya was the Principal Investigator of the 2007 HP grant for Higher Education at RMU through which he incorporated tablet PC based

Conference Session

Experiences in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sidney E Martin III, Murray State University; Randal Wilson PhD, Murray State University

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Manufacturing

can be obtained from both inside and outside the manufacturingorganization. The important aspect is applying the learned skills to improve the performance onachieving the strategic goals of the organization. For a manufacturing organization to be world-class, there is a need for an assessment thatdetermines the skills, attitudes and the knowledge required for the employees. A CLOunderstands the strategic plan and the relationship to the strategic plan. Taking an inventory ofthe employee skills presently held, and reviewing those skills, is a task that is to be performed.The difference between what is needed to be world-class is compared to the internal assessment,and the gap is the knowledge area that must be mitigated [17]. The

Conference Session

Engineering/Engineering Technolgy Transfer Issues: Two-year College to Four-year College

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, University of California, Davis; Beth Frances Broome Broome; Cynthia Murphy-Ortega, Chevron Corporation

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

engineering, maintenance, oper- ations, financial, business planning and process safety management positions within the refinery. Cynthia then went on to work in the technology arena with the Chevron Energy Technology Company in 1998. She developed and managed Chevron’s technical competency development programs for new hires in refining and exploration & production roles. She also worked in the Process Planning Group and performed pro- cess modeling on large-scale projects. In her role as Organizational Capability Manager with the Process, Analytical and Catalysis Dept, she supported technical competency management, staffing/recruitment, new hire and competency development, and business planning. Cynthia

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Subodh Bhandari, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Fang Tang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Amar Raheja, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Professional Development of ParticipantsFor the professional development of the participants, several activities were planned. This REUprogram seeks to train undergraduates who are not only skilled in their technical areas, but alsowho can effectively present their research to both technical and non-technical audiences. Severalworkshops were conducted during the 10- week period that included Ethics in Engineering andScience, Graduate School Application Process and Financial Support, Resume Building,Improving Oral and Written Presentation Skills, and Industry Careers.We sought to enhance t h e students’ communication skills by engaging them in outreachactivities to the general public and K-12 students. The REU students were asked to make apresentation

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josue DUPE Njock Libii, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Bursar offices. Results: Meetings with the leaders of the office offinancial aid and the office of the bursar took place to discuss and plan the monthly disbursementof scholarship money to NSF STEM Scholars. Scholarship money was disbursed monthlyduring the fall of 2017.D.1.4. The Office of Institutional Research. Results: Meetings with the director of this officetook place to discuss and plan the collection of institutional data and the facilitation of surveys ofstudents. Institutional data needed by the S-STEM team are being provided upon request.D.1.5. The Office of Assessment. Results: Meetings with the leaders of this office took place todiscuss and plan and design assessment instruments and the administration of assessmentsurveys. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; Veronica van Montfrans, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Gary R. Kirk, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Andrew L. Gillen, Virginia Tech; Sarah Anne Blackowski, Virginia Tech; Holly Larson Lesko; Tawni Paradise, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

collaboration. This model suggests that effective collaboration depends onpre-existing capacity and contextual characteristics of stakeholders and their institutions.Project Timeline. Our project iteratively builds across three years such that year 1 cohorts haveat least two participating teachers per county who teach 6th graders. The year 2 cohort will add7th grade teachers from the same schools and year 3 cohort will be designed during year 2.Because the project adds new teachers from a consecutive grade level each year, we will havestudents participating who represent a mix of new to the lessons and activities as well aslongitudinal. This combination will be leveraged in the research plan to study impacts of thelessons and activities throughout the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University; Ryan T. Aldridge, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

our undergraduate students who plan to take thecourse discussed in this paper as an elective.The main goals of the course are (1) to teach students the fundamental concepts in the 4 areasmentioned before and (2) to clearly illustrate the way in which advanced FPGA-based systemsare designed on PYNQ platform, using computer aided design (CAD) tools. During the lecturesession of the course, the first 90 minutes are used to present the theory materials in the form ofpower-point slides and journal articles to not only reflect the current trends in FPGA-basedembedded system design but also enforce the basic concepts needed by the engineering and thecomputer science students. During the remaining 90 minutes of the lecture session, students

Conference Session

ChemE Curriculum: Freshman and Sophomore

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Rae Tanner, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University

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Chemical Engineering

, social sciences/humanities, andeducation, it did not go into any detail within each of these concentrations.Bottia et al. [3] examined high school/pre-college experiences for students considering choosingSTEM majors and concluded that strong factors in declaring a STEM major are taking physics inhigh school, and, while still in high school, planning to declare a STEM major once in college.The paper also discussed the positive effect of extracurricular STEM activities in school, and thatincreasing these experiences for students will better the odds that students will pursue STEM incollege.A study by Xia [4] investigated more financial motivations. They estimated that students useinformation about their family members’ incomes as models for what

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jeffery J. Leader, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jessa B. Ward, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mathematics

a simple filter.DiscussionVerbal comments during and after the labs as well as anonymous course evaluations (100%return rate; 16 and 22 students, respectively) allowed for the instructors to study the students’experiences with the laboratory activities in a qualitative way with a goal of understanding howto improve the results of this initial trial of the concept of such “math labs” for follow-on years,both with respect to the planned second year of the trial within the Biomedical Engineeringdepartment and as part of the integrated experience within the expected new Engineering Designmajor, in which the mathematics courses are intended to be even more closely coordinated withmaterial taught in the studio classes. The mathematics department