Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant A. Fore, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Justin L. Hess, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Brandon Sorge, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Mary F. Price, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Martin A. Coleman, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Thomas William Hahn, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Julie Adele Hatcher

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Engineering Ethics

outlines our plan for the FLC program, Year 2 (2018-2019), structure. Prior to eachFLC meeting, we will share one or two articles with faculty. These articles will provide initialbackground information, and we will utilize these articles to facilitate discussions within theFLC. All meetings will primarily be discussion based. In addition, the first meeting will involvea service-learning experience and a practice reflection exercise that instructors can utilize as they(re)design their courses in alignment with I-CELER. The second meeting will explore differentmodes of philosophical thought in relation to ethics with special consideration of Deweyianethics [21] and an ethic of care [24]. The third meeting will unpack the I-CELER framework

Conference Session

Integrating Additive Manufacturing Practices in Education

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Mark Holman, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Tumkor Serdar, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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Manufacturing

may vary dependingon which curing agent is used to cure the resin. This specific type of resin has a wide variety ofvariants, from fiberglass filled, to nanocomposites [10]. In this study, time and materialconsumptions are estimated by the slicer data and stresses are analyzed using a Finite ElementModel (FEM). The validation plan of the frame structure is to first, print both a 15% infill, andhollow frame parts to compare print times, and resulting quality [11]. Then fill the hollow framepart with epoxy and allow to cure. After curing is complete, a flexural test can be conducted onthe frame sections to verify the difference in deflection between fill parameters.Design of a 3D Printer FrameA basic 3D printer was designed with the objective

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

Thermodynamics, thisfaculty member also assigned the same Thermodynamics student activities to students enrolled inIntroduction to Thermal Systems and Applied Thermodynamics. Data was collected for both ofthese courses in addition to the planned Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics sections. Figure 1 Courses with modified content highlighted in the BSME curriculumThrough 2016 Fall to 2017 Fall, the developed modules were implemented to introduce studentsinto the area of fluid power. Eight different instructors were involved and a total of 239 studentswere exposed, as shown in Table 1. Results in different courses are presented in sections below. Table 1 Course sections covered and number of students introduced to fluid power Semester

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ergin Erdem, Robert Morris University; Christopher Johnson, Robert Morris University; Sangho Shim, Robert Morris University; Jordan Williams

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #22477Truck-Drone Two-tier Delivery Network DesignDr. Ergin Erdem, Robert Morris University Ergin Erdem is an assistant professor of Department of Engineering at Robert Morris University. Dr. Er- dem holds BS and MS degrees in industrial engineering from Middle East Technical University, Turkey and a PhD in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from North Dakota State University He has previ- ously worked as a lecturer and research associate at Atilim University and North Dakota State University. His research interests include; modeling for facility planning, genetic algorithms, education of manufac- turing

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Poster Session - Engineering Leadership Development Division

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Celena Arreola, American Society for Engineering Education; Crystal Fernandez-Pena, University of Texas, El Paso; Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Melissa Stearns; Daniel Santiago Torres, University of Texas, El Paso; Alejandro Rodriguez, UTEP Academic Technologies; Fernando Monroy, The University of Texas at El Paso; Sabastian Moncayo

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Engineering Leadership Development

Torres, University of Texas, El PasoMr. Alejandro Rodriguez, UTEP Academic Technologies c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Paper ID #24049 Alejandro Rodriguez is an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at El Paso currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Alejandro has a passion for mathematics, physics, and mechanical design. As an aspiring engineer, Alejandro hopes to find a career designing and producing mechanical aviation systems for aircraft to aid in disaster relief and search and rescue efforts. In the future he plans to be a part of a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin J. McCave, University of Houston; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Courtney S. Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

institutional contexts, allowing us to validate andexpand the findings from Phase I. These interviews and the subsequent data analysis will beconducted alongside engineering education graduate students.Project Status and Future WorkThis project officially started in May 2017; however, we have been collecting data since August2015. Our poster will present a summary of our current progress, which includes the use of theQ3 framework and a Q3 Research Quality workshop to guide our plans for data collection andanalysis. Leveraging the Q3 framework [5] and an in-person workshop was advantageous tosystematically examine how we would combine elements from collaborative autoethnographyand collaborative inquiry, which are traditionally not combined, to explore

Conference Session

Panel Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Kevin F. McCue, Northeastern University; Rebecca Knepple, Northeastern University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

one of the turbines, then shared the data with the other groups. Students wereexpected to develop an experimental plan to determine what data needed to be gathered and aLabView™ VI for data acquisition. During testing the tunnel fan speed was increasedincrementally. At each fan speed increment the group varied electrical load on the generatorwhile measuring wind speed, voltage, current, and rotational speed. Wind speed downstream ofthe wind turbine was measured using a Pitot tube and a differential pressure transducer. Windspeed upstream of the wind turbine was measured using a hotwire anemometer. The powergenerated by the wind turbine and the temperature of the air were measured using a Vernier™Energy Sensor and Temperature Probe, connected

Conference Session

Imagining Others, Defining Self Through Consideration of Ethical and Social Implications

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Elizabeth A. Buchanan, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

component.Field visit with EWB Project TeamOriginally, the ethnographic component of our project was envisioned as following our localchapter through an entire project cycle. We planned to travel with the EWB team, sit in oncommunity conversations, and conduct participation observation in chapter meetings, work, andplanning sessions. The chapter identified for this portion has, for a variety of reasons, not beenable to make progress on their project, but we were able to find another chapter to travel with.However, we have not been able to conduct participant observation during ongoing chapteractivities due to geographical distance. Instead, ongoing “check-ins” with chapter leadership havebeen conducted. In January of 2017, Dr. Tina Lee and a student

Conference Session

Research Methods

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Max William Blackburn, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

of the lesson from what was previously planned(e.g. developing a new example problem on the fly to address a student’s question). As signifiedby the feedback loop in Figure 1, the instructor’s response may also involve initiating additionalinstances of formative assessment. This three-stage model of formative assessment may repeatmultiple times throughout a class session, with frequent interaction between students andinstructors. Formative Assessment Student Instructor Initiation by Instructor Response Response Figure 1. Three-stage conceptual model of formative assessmentObservation

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Motivation, Identity, and Belongingness

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Lee Perkins, North Carolina State University; Matthew Bahnson, North Carolina State University; Marissa A. Tsugawa-Nieves, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Cheryl Cass, North Carolina State University

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Educational Research and Methods

experiences andidentities similarly to previous undergraduate populations, and to begin exploring questions forthe planned quantitative phase. Results indicated that engineering identity, identity fit, and futuregoals were as important for doctoral students as they were for undergraduates, but that theconstructs were sometimes articulated and prioritized differently. For instance, graduate studentswho strongly identified as engineers took a more agentic role in defining what ‘engineering’meant, recognizing that the field is broad and that the stereotypical definitions can be limiting[11]. Similarly, graduate students used past experiences to clarify goals and describe their futureplace in the field, unlike undergraduates who often only considered

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin; Charles James Larkin, Trinity College Dublin; Shaen Corbet, Dublin City University

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Engineering and Public Policy

subsidy. This would beplaced in a growing asset at 2%, which results in a total endowment by age 20 ofapproximately €57,000. In the US this correlates with 529-type college savings plans [34].Alternatively, a CPI-linked endowment payment can be made at age 20 that equalsapproximately €57,000. It is important to note that there are many tax expenditures that canbe redirected towards this form of positive-return on capital investment. For example one ofleast effective tax expenditures as highlighted by the International Monetary Fund relates tohousehold fuel and energy consumption which could also be considered a source of funds forthis endowment.This endowment represents an accounting measure, with the allocation of the endowmentdone by voucher or

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz; Kisha Renee Cunningham

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

problems in STEM education and to increase the supply of qualified teachers,XXX University and YYY technical college worked in tandem to produce an EducationalInternship program funded by the NSF-Robert Noyce Scholarship and UNITE program. Thisprogram was designed to meet the demands of STEM teachers in the Savannah Chatham CountyPublic school system. Specific elements of the program include the following: 1. Launching an aggressive recruitment plan for talented math and engineering majors to pursue teaching careers in 6 -12 secondary schools; 2. Implementing a comprehensive STEM teacher training program; 3. Providing Summer Educational Internship Program (SEIP) to rising sophomores; 4. Providing Field Observation Experiences for

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laine Schrewe, Tolles Career and Technical Center

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

remotely interesting to me.The data shows that enrollment in Mechanisms and Drives should triple if renamed as a Roboticsclass.When given multiple options for a theme in a manufacturing class, clear front runners for coursecontent topics became visible. Charts 3a and 3b: Data for female and low interest responders related to the following survey question:Survey questions used to generate this data: Which of the following STEM elective classes would you like to take? a. Architecture b. Biomedical Engineering c. Inventions 101: Planning and Design d. Food Science and Technology e. DIY Manufacturing: Handmade Games

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1: Academic Transition

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet C. Ford, Western Carolina University; George D. Ford, Western Carolina University

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Military and Veterans

distribution;movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies (planning, organizing, and executing);packaging; permit procurement; and vehicle tracking. Transportation operations topics includeair, sea and land transportation operations; deployment operations; freight routing; materialmovement; passenger and personal property movement; transit tracking; and transportationsafety.Credit Recommendation: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3semester hours in introduction to logistics and supply chain management and 3 in transportationoperations.Related Occupations: 88N. THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATED ON 03/19/2013Figure 2: ACE Military Guide Course SummarySource: http://www2.acenet.edu/militaryguide

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

PS Dhanasekaran, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota, Duluth

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

. Assessment establishes thatraise in student engagement and learning is significant. Student engagement calculated for thetotal class registration against the actual number of students present for that day. Actualengagement will be little higher, if the student engagement is computed against the actualnumber of student present in the class. However, it is evident that student engagement andlearning improved, using above method to solve problems through active learning. As a futurework, authors plan to establish a method to measure and present the increased effectiveness ofactive learning in such courses.References[1] Jenny A. Van Amburgh, et al, A Tool for Measuring Active Learning in the Classroom,American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2007

Conference Session

Automation in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Qinbo Li

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Manufacturing

seniors were very similar, which suggeststhat CNC Tutor is appealing to students regardless when they took the class. However, onquestion number #5, the average rating for seniors was 2% higher than for juniors. On question#4, the average rating for seniors was 4% higher than for juniors. On the other hand, on question#6, the average rating for seniors was 1% lower than for juniors. These data suggest that seniorsappreciated CNC Tutor more, perhaps because they had already taken the class. Both the juniorand senior ratings suggest that the practice questions need improvement. Possible enhancementsinclude the addition of more video and/or simulations to help learners to visualize abstractconcepts.Future plans include continuing to develop

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jan T. Lugowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

; (1st year) Applications Processes Foundational Heat Power Fluid Power (2nd year) Applications Applied Applied Electrical 3rd year Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics Energy Systems Career Capstone Co-Op & Internship Electives (4th year) HVAC Utilities Transportation Manufacturing Figure 1. Energy conversion modules are being integrated into the 4-year plan of study.Another aspect of Figure 1 is an effort to maintain continuity between the energy conversionmodules in different courses by creating an Energy

Conference Session

Design and the Capstone Experience

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Design in Engineering Education

interrelationbetween design processes and products. The ability to utilize multiple representations has beendemonstrated to be effective in improving student learning in math education, a discipline thatcan be highly process-oriented. Similarly representational fluency impacts engineeringmodeling. In the context of teaching design the term representation here refers to a written orgraphical expression of some aspect of the design process and/or product. Ideally the set ofrepresentations would form a minimal and complete orthonormal basis set; that is the ensembleof representations captures the design in its entirety and the representations are not redundant.Since the design work of many engineers is a set of plans or diagrams (forms of representation)the

Conference Session

Accreditation and the BOK

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

important because as an N/A (none) systems 17 engineer practicing, we need to think ahead and plan for environmental, systemic and social changes. Interpersonal Yes No, it is not important for all (none) skills 19, 20 CE… due to the lack of interaction for some computer jobs in CE but consulting is very interaction based Legal Yes… because every engineer must N/A

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

McKenzie Caroline Lawry, Lipscomb University

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College Industry Partnerships

2014 when the local Trane office in Nashville, Tennessee began meeting with the Dean of theCollege of Engineering, Dr. Justin Myrick, about summer internship opportunities for engineering students.Prior to this relationship Trane had worked with Lipscomb University on multiple campus projects, so theopportunity to grow our professional relationship through a partnership whereby the University can offerunique engineering experiences for their students and Trane can recruit talented young engineers into theirorganization was a natural next step. Since this partnership began, Trane has employed the services of bothinterns and full time graduate engineers. In 2015, as the university developed plans to build a facilitydedicated to the engineering

Conference Session

Maps, Metaphors, Tweets, and Drafts

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jared David Berezin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

“altering the melody” or“creating a parallel structure,” while moments of agreement might be described as“harmonizing” with the other “dancer” or “partner,” as opposed to agreeing with an “opponent.”As referenced in section 4.3 of this paper, engineers think and express themselves in terms ofwar-based metaphors, as product designers communicate how they plan to target a specificdemographic, and capture a percentage of those target users.2.4 Categories of metaphorIn this study, the term “metaphor” is used broadly to refer to many metaphorical forms ofnonliteral similarity comparison. In addition to the aforementioned definition of metaphor(section 2.1), this study examines the following subtypes of metaphor:• Personification ascribes human drives

Conference Session

Design Thinking and Creativity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Elliott Spector, Oklahoma State University; Stan Carroll, Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods

interview regular volunteers for their user stories.Those stories characteristically expressed a desire for a maximally efficient operation combinedwith the opportunity to enjoy time spent with fellow volunteers. Success criteria for the foodpantry receiving and distribution operation were modeled as a straightforward efficiencyequation in Grasshopper (adjusted for a frequency assessment for the different types of groceryproducts received and distributed) applied to a simplified plan view in Rhino. Testing the modelbased on the total number of linear feet required to complete the various receiving, storage anddistribution operations resulted in a unitless scoring of each student’s design (Figure 5).Depending on the score, the revised design could

Conference Session

Works in Progress II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hernán Gallegos, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Jessica E. S. Swenson, Tufts University, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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Educational Research and Methods

mentorships that emerge from assistantprograms, primarily the learning assistant programs, as well as common perceptions thatassistant programs support change by enabling at least five things: shared identities,collaboration, feelings of emotional and intellectual support, critique and feedback pathways, andnewfound agency and responsibility. We also identified one widespread theme related to barriersto achieving the ideal assistant program: logistical challenges.These findings are tentative due to small sample size and pending inter-rater reliability outcomes.We plan to conduct additional interviews and further analysis. However, these preliminaryfindings do reveal the key role that undergraduate-based assistant programs can play in

Conference Session

Works in Progress II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao-Yang Cheng, National Chiao Tung University; Yu-Lun Huang, National Chiao Tung University; Bing-Fei Wu, National Chiao Tung University; Yon-Ping Chen, National Chiao Tung university; Sunny S. J. Lin, National Chiao Tung University

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Educational Research and Methods

experiences and frequency in each daily activity to formhomogeneous groups. Then, this study compared the groups to figure out which groupwas more willing to plan and manage their daily schedules in productive activities(e.g. studying in school and after school). Second, a panel of SE experts reviewedcollaborative products of the final project according to the Consensual AssessmentTechnique (CAT). The authors conducted a case study to compare creativeperformance in final products among the three SE courses.Figure 1. Framework of System Engineering Curricula Renewal Structure, Pedagogical Process, and Outcome EvaluationThe research questions are as follows:RQ1: In a group of college students, can SE students be differentiated from

Conference Session

Works in Progress II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca LeBow, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Jessica E. S. Swenson, Tufts University, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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Educational Research and Methods

-structured problems. Confidence and enjoymentdid not always correlate with each other: MR had low confidence in the accuracy of her analysisof open-ended problems but expressed delight in having the chance to think about them. Studentsalso differed in the degree to which they saw the focus on highly-structured textbook problemsas a limitation of their engineering education.This research effort continues, and we plan to elaborate on these work-in-progress findings byconducting the same think-aloud protocol with seven different statics and dynamics problemswith faculty who teach the course. Their responses will provide a comparison data set thatenables more nuanced analysis of the four students’ problem-solving approaches. We can thentriangulate their

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

. in Information Management from Arizona State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Planning from The University of Texas at Austin. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Women on the Community College Pathway Towards a Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering or Computer Science in TexasIntroductionThe community college pathway towards an engineering or computer science (ECS)baccalaureate degree has the potential to increase the diversity of the ECS fields. Approximately15% of two-year college students declare a major in ECS, and the majority of those who transferare successful at completing their ECS degrees [1]. However, while more women than mentransfer from two

Conference Session

Experiences in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University; Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Jerry N. Denton Denton, Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

the course experience.In the Fall of 2017, planning began for a refresh of the course and laboratories. New laboratorystations were designed and built. Lecture and laboratory experiments were updated to use theAllen-Bradley PLCs. The stations were first used in January 2018.The new laboratory structure delayed the start of programming topics by a week. In the firstlectures and labs, students used a basic system wiring ladder diagram including safety circuitry.In lab they learned the fundamentals of electrical controls wiring and performed basic wiring forsensors and actuators. This was facilitated by a lab station design where the students began witha rolling cart that had a back panel with DIN rail mounted. (Note: DIN is the acronym for

Conference Session

Makerspaces

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Foad Hamidi, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; William Easley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Stephanie Grimes, Digital Harbor Foundation; Shawn Grimes, Digital Harbor Foundation; Amy Hurst, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

popularwith the youth, the staff found them more suitable for testing skills or knowledge in acompetitive way rather than questions involving self-reflection. The staff mentioned that animportant value at the center is to support youth work at their own pace. Many of the activitiescompleted by youth are self-directed by design and so if someone needs to take more or less timethey can do that. According to one of the staff, a common moto at DHF is that “we can all learnfrom each other.” This value contrasted with the format of the assessments that requiredeveryone to complete the activities at roughly the same time.Finally, the staff identified logistical challenges that impacted the post-course assessments. DHFcourses are often planned such that the

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eunhye Kim, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Greg J. Strimel, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

of a design problem.Figure 1. Framework describing the potential influence of students’ learning of entrepreneurialmindset on their cognitive operations for problem framing and finally on their mentalrepresentations of a design problem. First, to investigate high school students’ mental representations of design problems, wewill collect the data through participant interviews with a design scenario getting them engagedin problem framing and then analyze the data according to the work described by Bjorklund(2012). For the participant interviews, the given design brief will describe a complex andambiguous design scenario. To evoke participants’ entrepreneurial mindset, the design scenariowill be developed in the way asking them to plan

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Tuchscherer P.E., Northern Arizona University; Christine Allison Gray, Northern Arizona University; John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University; Ron Gray, Northern Arizona University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

project, we examined the impact of micro-interventions aimedsolely at increasing the students’ sense of community in the early career course. These included,for example, a focus on classroom norms, strategies to increase peer-to-peer interactions, andpeer testimonials to enable discussions of the challenges faced by first-year engineering students,among others. For the third and final iteration of the project, we examined the impact ofinterventions aimed at both classroom community and relevancy.Based on the findings of this study and considering the context of the research plan, we have thefollowing concluding observations. There were important instructional differences seen betweenthe two courses as shown by the COPUS observational data