Conference Session

Two-year College STEM Programs Meeting the Needs of Industry

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Libros, Community College of Philadelphia; Tammy Wooten; Mozhgan Bahadory

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Two-Year College

address some ofthese concerns. The program is intended to be a support to new instructors to ensure they areintroduced to the College on-line systems and to support their pedagogy as well. It has made fora more positive experience for both instructors and their students alike.ConclusionSystematic planning that considerers all aspects of the program as a single system, has allowedus to gain success in student recruitment, retention and job placement. Industry involvement inthe program has helped to create a program with content and structure that fulfills industry needsand supports student success. Student success in the program is reflected in the high level of jobplacement we have seen.This material is based upon work supported by the National

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Modeling, Inquiry, Engineering Literacy & Argumentation

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherina V. Tarnai-Lokhorst, Camosun College

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

and interviews to generatedata testing the hypothesis that connecting physics applications to scenarios derived from thestudents’ life experiences enhances girls’ understanding of the social benefits attainable throughengineering design. The resulting teaching paradigm uses team-based, project-based learningtechniques that create knowledge using processes directly applicable to engineering. Thefindings demonstrate trends indicating that male students may also increase in self-efficacy usingthis paradigm. This paper outlines the generalizable lesson plan and teaching techniques, andexamines the unexpected outcomes citing numerous relevant peer-reviewed studies and reports.IntroductionEngineering persists as a female-deficient profession in

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

postdoctoral fellow in the area of bioacoustics. He teaches dynamics, machine design, numerical methods and finite element methods. He has work for the automotive industry in drafting, manufacturing, testing (internal combustion engines—power, torque and exhaust emissions, vibration fatigue, thermo-shock, tensile tests, etc.), simulations (finite element method), and as a project manager (planning and installation of new testing facilities). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Good Practices in Finite Element Method with a Frequency Analysis ExampleIntroductionThe finite element method (FEM) allows engineers to solve different types of problems

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College

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Environmental Engineering

water samples to class to test the waterhardness and a post-semester student survey. The instructor plans to continue to refine theseactivities and assessments in future offerings of this course.References[1] R. Felder and L. Silverman, “Learning and teaching styles in engineering education,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 78 no. 7, pp. 674-681, July. 1988.[2] R. Adams, D. Evangelou, L. English, A. Dias de Figueiredo, N. Mousoulides, A. Pawley, C. Schifellite, R. Stevens, M. Svinicki, J. Martin Trenor, and D.M. Wilson, “Multiple perspectives on engaging future engineers,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 100 no. 1, pp. 48-88, Jan. 2011.[3] G. Rajaram, D. Pai, and R.Chauhan, R.S. “Illustrating engineering concepts with a household water filter,” 2005

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ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

the “corerelationship” of learning. When instructors and students come from different culturalbackgrounds, planned efforts to cross social borders and develop caring, respectful relationshipsare essential. From the very first day of school, teachers can set the tone by greeting students atthe door with a smile and a warm, welcoming comment. Greeting second language learners witha phrase in their native language can be especially affirming. Teachers can also forge positiverelationships with students by sharing stories about their lives outside of school, learning aboutstudents’ interests and activities, inviting them to make choices and decisions about classactivities, and listening to their concerns and opinions.In addition to establishing

Conference Session

Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

). Bridging the research-to-practice gap: Designing an institutional change plan using local evidence. Journal of Engineering Education, 103(2), 331-361. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jee.20042Fraser, J. M., Timan, A. L., Miller, K., Dowd, J. E., Tucker, L., & Mazur, E. (2014). Teaching and physics education research: Bridging the gap. Reports on Progress in Physics, 77(3), 032401.Fredricks, J. A., Blumenfeld, P. C., & Paris, A. H. (2004). School engagement: Potential of the concept, state of the evidence. Review of educational research, 74(1), 59-109.Friedrich, K., Sellers, S., & Burstyn, J. (2007). Thawing the chilly climate: Inclusive teaching resources for science, technology, engineering, and math. To

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IED Technical Session: Preparing for the Future Through Projects and Research

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behin Elahi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #23870Implementation of a Project-based Learning Approach to UndergraduateEducation: Case Study of Optimization Course in Industrial EngineeringDr. Behin Elahi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Behin Elahi is an Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering/Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, Indiana). Previously, she was fixed-term instructor at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) teaching courses such a manufacturing plan and control, supply chain modeling and management. She got her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toledo (Toledo, OH) in

Conference Session

COED: Mechanical Engineering-related Topics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Michael Derrick, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Vaibhav R. Shrivastav; Jing Zhang, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Computers in Education

accounting for the fluid effects.ConclusionIn summary, the objective of developing a smaller, affordable, and more accurate viscometerapparatus was successful. Due to the significance of viscosity and helping students understand thegoverning principles and concepts, it’s important the design be reliable, accurate, and assists in theunderstanding of viscosity. The design is compact, enabling placement on a laboratory tables andin storage cabinets. The built-in electronics and LCD screen output the time without the need fora computer or software application. Component and material selection insured the prototypeprovides accurate and precise results.With the completion of the testing apparatus, the plan moving forward is to implement the newermodel

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Hoejin Kim, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

printing concept in order to accomplish a project goalDiscussion & Conclusion This paper portrays a proposed training plan on the basics of 3D/4D printing andfabrication of piezoelectric nanocomposites for pressure sensor application that would be useful,practical, and achievable for college students who are pursuing bachelor in materials, mechanical,and manufacturing engineering. Equipment for the class can be inexpensive because high qualityand accuracy of 3D printed pressure sensor are not required for educational purposes. The increasein the use of 3D/4D printing technology and smart material in industry implies that companies willbe looking for engineers with the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pavan K. Karra, Trine University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

19.6 12.2Conducting a two-tailed t-test, the improvement from Fall 2016 to Fall 2017 has not been foundto be statistically significant (p = 0.460). This is because of small sample size.As mentioned earlier, 3-4 students were assigned to each group. It would have been ideal if therewere only two students per group as it was expected to improve learning. It has been noticed thatout of 3-4 students in each group, a student, on average, in each groups did not have muchcontribution to the success of labs/final project. More modules are planned to be deployed in Fall2018 to alleviate this problem.The final exam for course tests whether key learning objectives have been met but the final examresults were not recorded question-wise and

Conference Session

Course Tools and Practices

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Snyder, Valencia College; Elizabeth A. Cudney, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

comprehensive 0.5788 Yes Degree declared (biology, chemistry, engineering) 0.4614 Yes Gender 0.4381 Yes ACT Math 0.3211 Yes ACT Reading 0.1205 Yes Plan to work while attending college -0.1104 No ACT English -0.1493 No Age

Conference Session

Capstone Projects in Manufacturing

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

with anapplication of such design controls as verification, validation, and review of the process [5]. Designprocess consists of identifying user needs (Figure 1), translating these needs into productrequirements, design process, design outputs, verification of the initial product requirements,modification of the design process and outputs if necessary, and final device manufacturing.Design Plan:  Identification of users and their requirements, needs, and wants: observation, surveys, and data collection from potential users (clinical professionals such as nurses, physicians, trained clinical professionals at point of care and other clinical or non-clinical settings, and people infected with HIV virus

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikitha Sambamurthy, zyBooks; Alex Daniel Edgcomb, zyBooks

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Electrical and Computer

test to prioritize an accelerated lessonplan to address the misconceptions. Such a lesson plan might involve lecturing briefly on themisconceptions, then provide additional practice problems to see if the misconception persists.For the application of Ohm's Law, one suggestion is to ask more qualitative questions, such ashow increasing the resistance of 1 light bulb in a series impacts the other light bulbs in the series.Going forward, the community may converge on a well-validated diagnostic test, such as theEnglehardt DIRECT test [5], so that meta-analyses becomes feasible, enabling statistically morecomprehensive analyses. Additionally, an interview may supplement the diagnostic test to betterexplore why the misconceptions exist.ConclusionWe

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Technological University; Thomas Singer, Sinclair Community College; Jamshid Moradmand, Sinclair Community College

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

of King Saud University – Engineering Sciences. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2014.09.0018. Verma, A. K., Adams, S. G., Lin, C. Y., Escobales, N., & Flory, I. L. (2017). Institutionalizing continuous improvement plan in an engineering technology department - Closing the loop. 2017 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, Ohio.

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Blake Stringer, Kent State University; Dakota William Bunner; Robert William Winkler

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Aerospace

“enduringunderstanding” [16] of the dangers and importance of identifying and managing risk, uncertainty,and requirements creep to the design of large-scale programs.As mentioned previously, this method has been an introductory topic in recent iterations of theauthors’ design course. To date, it has been a selective assignment for students who haverequested extra-curricular research. These students have provided positive feedback, but noformal assessment has been conducted. Nevertheless, it is a planned lesson block in anupcoming two-course capstone sequence with first offering in 2019.SymbologyAR aspect ratioE endurancePL payload weightR rangeRSE response surface equationSr S

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; David Andrew Story, Sonoma State University; David Anthony House, Sonoma State University; Robert Evan Rowlands, Gap Wireless

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First-Year Programs

year we introduced Aksense-based laboratory activities. The course plan for utilizingAksense in Fall 2017 is shown in Table 1. These activities replaced typical electroniclaboratories involving discrete components and Arduino-based projects. As shown inTable 1, over the first couple of weeks the students became familiar with the basicfeatures of Aksense. During this time, we briefly introduced the principles andapplications of the following electronic components integrated in Aksense: • Light sensor (photoresistor), • Temperature sensor, • Potentiometer, • LED, • RGB, • Push-button switches and relays.We note that due to lack of time we did not include any discussions around applicationsof accelerometers and gyroscopes

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shabnam Etemadi Brady, Tennessee State University; Germysha Emily Little, Tennessee State University; Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, Tennessee State University; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

regression analysis to further assess variables for predictabilitypurposes for persistence in STEM majors. The researchers also intend to continue datacollection. Data collection from more HBCUs across the nation will provide a morecomprehensive understanding of student experiences in STEM programs, such as engineering.The researchers plan to collaborate further with leaders across STEM departments to developmore data collection sites. Further research is warranted from these findings to assess linksbetween high school preparation and STEM performance at the university level. Demographicinformation, such as first-generation college experiences would also be helpful data to assessstudent experiences regarding persistence. Gathering data regarding

Conference Session

Design in the BME curriculum

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kay C. Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Brackin P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alan Chiu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Renee D. Rogge, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

sources: Institute endof quarter evaluations, a focus group conducted by Institutional Research, Planning, andAssessment, and informal plus/delta surveys. In plus/delta surveys, students are asked to listthings that they like about the class and things that they feel can be improved.Students were excited about the projects and the hands-on nature of the course. They expressedpride in the experiences that they had that were different from the upper level BE students;however, as they began to compare their experiences to the rest of the freshmen on campus, theyfelt that they were working too hard. The studios give students a lot of freedom in decidingwhen to complete which activities. This lack of structure caused some students to fall behindand to

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ergin Erdem, Robert Morris University; Sangho Shim, Robert Morris University

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #22483A Steepest Edge Rule for a Column Generation Approach to the Convex Re-coloring ProblemDr. 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

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Tania Jarosewich, Censeo Group ; Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

hypothesis is that if students strengthenspatial skills and earn a higher grade in their credit-bearing course this will subsequently lead togreater persistence and degree completion. The final spatial skills course was delivered in fall2017, a semester longer than originally planned. This no-cost extension allowed the project togather an additional semester’s worth of student course and persistence data. The communitycollege partners are currently collecting data about student enrollment since the semester inwhich they completed the PSVT:R pre assessment, grades, and graduation status to allow for thisanalysis.Another area the study is currently examining is the impact of using the iPad for sketchingpractice on student outcomes. As of fall 2017

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; John Jackman, Iowa State University; Farshad Niayeshpour, Iowa State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

design as well as supply chain lead time challenges).Also, with the REU funding during Summer 2018, various visualization aids will be developedtowards better engineering education research measured in terms of the accuracy of the knowledgeattained and the lengthen of retention in memory. As before, all results will be documented anddisseminated nationally and globally.References [1] Min, K. J. and F. Kucuksayacigil “Expansion Planning for Transmission Network under Demand Uncertainty: A Real Options Framework,” The Engineering Economist. [Online]. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0013791X.2016.1256459. Physical paper publication is expected in 2018. [2] Min, K. J., J. Jackman, L. Lilienkamp, and C. Wang, “Supply

Conference Session

International Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

assessment of the deliverables by the jury 10In the very near future, SAP University Alliances/Next-Gen plans to organize further hackathons ondifferent topics to help young talents enrich their theoretical education with practical experience.5. References: [1] Welz, B., Rosenberg, A. (2018): SAP Next-Gen. Springer [in press] [2] Brown, T. (2008): Design Thinking. Harvard Business Review, 84-92 [3] Mabogunje, A., Sonalkar, N., Leifer, L. (2016): Design Thinking: A New Foundational Science for Engineering. In International Journal of Engineering Education. 32 (3): 1540-1556 [4] United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. UN

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Russell Andrew Long; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Nichole Ramirez, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

of innovative research methods in addition to data [13, 14,15].In targeting institutions to join MIDFIELD, we are aiming to reflect variability in geographicregion, institution size as determined by the number of engineering graduates per year, andinstitutional control (public or private). Institutions are also targeted that excel or fail atgraduating under-represented minorities – plans include adding 5 Historically Black Collegesand Universities (HBCUs), 7 Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), 5 institutions with highNative American populations, and 7 universities with high Asian/Pacific Islander populations.Whereas the project is designed to recruit a stratified sample of US institutions with engineeringprograms, institutions interested

Conference Session

Program Evaluation Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Boukdad, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem; Amy Blue Cuevas, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem; Marty Kennedy, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem

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Pre-College Engineering Education

student’s education in respective STEM fields. By intertwining STEM themeswith interactive community experiences, BCA is better able to engage high risk students andequip them with the knowledge on how science and technology can directly impact theircommunities utilizing resources around them.Program DevelopmentTo create BCA, extensive organization and planning were required throughout the 2016/2017school year. Selecting the target demographic was the first step. It has been statistically shownthat the level of STEM confidence and interest from the end of intermediate school to the end ofhigh school decreases drastically [1]. BCA recognized the deficiency in STEM educationthrough past years of community engagement and selected high school students

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Gray P.E., Lincoln University

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International

countries. When equivalent experiences were not possible, substitutes were made and theresearch plan adjusted accordingly. For example, for the food production comparative research, asnack factory in Pennsylvania was toured while a brewery in Trinidad facilitated students. Theresearch was adjusted to focus on sustainability strategies around waste and water at bothcompanies. There were potential barriers such as: students having never travelled, did not havetheir passport or proper documentation to get one. The provision of scholarships for the abroadexperience helped to offset the cost for obtaining required documentation. In addition, due totravel inexperience, family members needed reassurance of the benefits of the program as well asthe

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Werner Zorman, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Potpourri

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Carey Michael Snowden, Middle Tennessee State University

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Graduate Studies

: Shaping EffectivePrograms for STEM Graduate Students.” Council of Graduate Studies, 2017. [Online]Available: http://cgsnet.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/CGS_ProfDev_STEMGrads16_web.pdf .[Accessed February 1, 2018].[2] “Professional Science Master’s Affiliations” [Online]https://www.professionalsciencemasters.org/sites/default/files/psmaffiliationflyer_part2.pdf[Accessed February 1, 2018].[3] S. Foroudastan. “Middle Tennessee State University Master of Science in ProfessionalScience Graduate Program Review,” 2015.[4] F. Dalilian. “Schneider Electric Plan for Every Part Program,” National Professional ScienceMaster’s Association National Conference Six Minute Presentation Student Contest,https://www.npsma.org/resources/Programs%20Natl%20Conf

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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College Industry Partnerships

given system to allow a mathematical or numerical solution to be obtained. Material propertydata, experimental results and information on the characteristics of various devices are alsoincorporated in the overall model to obtain realistic results from the simulation. The results fromthe simulation are used to determine if the design satisfies the requirements and constraints of thegiven problem.The mechanical engineering capstone senior design program emphasizes several important skillsthat are necessary to be a successful engineer. Some of these skills include project planning andscheduling, creativity and concept generation and evaluation, decision making, analysis tools,prototyping and testing, standards and regulations, engineering ethics

Conference Session

Topics in Computing and Information Technology-II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Pickard, East Carolina University; Dale Drummond, East Carolina University; Philip J. Lunsford II, East Carolina University; Ciprian Popoviciu, Nephos6, Inc.

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Computing and Information Technology

district's IT resource portfolio. In that survey it was found that of the school districts whichreplied, "95% of districts rely on cloud services for a diverse range of functions including datamining related to student performance, support for classroom activities, student guidance, datahosting, as well as special services such as cafeteria payments and transportation planning." [4]This increased reliance on cloud services, coupled with limited IT staff and resources, makes itdifficult to monitor and support, with traditional network management tools, a portfolio ofofferings which are hosted outside the district's administrative domain and often spanningmultiple administrative domains on the way to and from the district [5]. Also, networkmanagement

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Potpourri

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Graham, Johns Hopkins University; Pamela H. Sheff, Johns Hopkins University; Evelyn Carolina Torres-Alfaro, Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

positions them to meet play an importantrole. MEM programs recognize these factors and tailor course offerings, assignments and otheractivities to support these interests among students. When courses are offered, what courses arerequired, part-time versus full-time classes and other options seek to appeal to this professional-minded student. International students approach a U.S. program differently. To move to the U.S. to attend anMEM program, international students must put their careers on hold. Some make this move tobecome marketable to U.S. employers, while others plan to return home with a powerfuldifferentiator among their peers in their domestic job market.How They Choose What encourages students, both U.S. and International, to