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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Alexéi García Sheridan, Virginia Tech; Kenneth Reid, Virginia Tech

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Pre-College Engineering Education

success in first-year engineering, engineering in K-12, introducing entrepreneurship into engineering, and international service and engineering. He has written two texts in Digital Electronics, including the text used by Project Lead the Way. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Innovating Teamwork Instruction in High School: Using Pandemic (WIP)IntroductionTeamwork is an important aspect of the engineering profession. Criterion 3.d of the ABETStudent Outcomes for undergraduate engineering education states the need for anengineering graduate to have “an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams” [1]. Moregenerally, applied learning outcomes that teamwork

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Theresa Green, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

in the future [21]. DLI can be used to improve academic performance of women andunderrepresented students and encourage them to pursue technical pathways.Research GoalsWhile models of disciplinary literacy have been developed and disseminated in severalhumanities and science fields [10], little research on disciplinary literacy has been conducted inthe engineering domain. This research project aims to address this gap by developing anddisseminating a model of disciplinary literacy in engineering. This model will draw uponexperiences and literacy practices performed by engineers in the engineering workplace.Engineering literacy practices include how engineers read, evaluate, interpret, synthesize, andcommunicate information within their

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeleine F. Jennings, Texas State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Shaunna Fultz Smith, Texas State University; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

discoveries from thiscollaborative project. In addition, Bobcat Made makerspace is described in this paper and posteras well as the challenges that were faced/overcome in implementing the best practice ideals. Adiscussion regarding key findings related to programmatic, facilities, personnel, and online-toolswill also be presented.Makerspace design considerations include high visibility both in physical location and in onlinepresence, welcoming environments to help new students engage in the space, the culture of themakerspace and fostering a sense of student co-ownership. Bobcat Made makerspace hasattempted to implement these ideals through furnishing, signage, staff training, special themenights to attract new users, establishment of cross-college

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert P. Van Til, Oakland University; Chris J. Kobus, Oakland University; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University; Sankar Sengupta, Oakland University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Lifecycle Management (PLM). His projects have been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. as well as by companies such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Co., Siemens PLM Inc. and the Crittenton Hospital Med- ical Center. He has served in visiting positions at universities in Hawaii, the Netherlands and Australia.Dr. Chris J. Kobus, Oakland University Associate Professor of Engineering. Director of Outreach, Recruitment and Retention, School of Engi- neering and Computer Science.Dr. Michael A. Latcha, Oakland UniversitySankar Sengupta, Oakland University Currently a Professor of Engineering in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Oakland

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Evelyn C. Brown, North Carolina State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Lessons Learned from an S-STEM grantThe engineering department at East Carolina University (ECU) completed a 6-year S-STEMgrant project in 2017. In this poster, the successes and shortcomings of this project are presentedand evaluated. Issues addressed include appropriate levels of funding for incoming freshmenand recommendations of funding levels for upperclassmen, along with incentive bonuses forsignificant academic achievement. Cohort size is discussed, along with the complications ofdrawing significant research conclusions from small cohorts. A job-shadowing experience isdiscussed, along with lessons learned about the selection of appropriate personnel for

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Robbiano, Colorado State University; Anthony A. Maciejewski, Colorado State University; Edwin K. P. Chong Ph.D., Colorado State University

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Electrical and Computer

Analysis of Correlations in Student Performance in Core Technical Courses at a Large Public Research Institution’s Electrical and Computer Engineering DepartmentIntroductionThe National Science Foundation is supporting our Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)department at Colorado State University (CSU) through their “Revolutionizing Engineering andComputer Science Department” (RED) program. As the focus of this project, we propose toremove the artificial barrier that a traditional course-based curriculum creates [1]. To aide indoing so, we seek to understand the relationships of student performance between technicalcourses within the ECE curriculum. In particular, we begin by studying the

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chelsea Leachman, Washington State University

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Engineering Libraries

Libraries (ACRL) Framework forInformation Literacy in Higher Education. The ACRL Framework includes a specific frame forauthority: “Authority is constructed in that various communities many recognized different typesof authority [5]” which is key when working with students across disciplines.When starting an interdisciplinary research project, it is essential that students can “…identify aninformation need and understanding the underpinnings of where to locate that informationprovides a solid foundation for being successful in the information probing, gathering, siftingand consolidation process[6]”. Other challenges in completing interdisciplinary literatureresearch include: 1. learning the disciplinary culture and language; 2. research

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A Heard, Carnegie Mellon University; Christiaan Job Nieman, Universidad de los Andes

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Materials

Paper ID #21452Exploration and Innovation in Creative Material EducationDr. Robert A Heard, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Heard holds a Teaching Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University. Past work includes activities as an industrial consultant, entrepreneur/president of two companies, and vice president positions in several engineering companies. His experience lies largely in the development and application of specialized new technologies and business opportunities, having significant international business and project experience. He has served on the Board of

Conference Session

Faculty Development Work-in-Progress Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Faculty Development Constituency Committee

Engineering (UNAB) that is engaged with the continuing teacher training in active learning methodologies at the three campuses of the School of Engineering (Santiago, Vi˜na del Mar and Con- cepci´on, Chile). She authored several manuscripts in the science education area, joined several research projects, participated in international conferences with oral presentations and key note lectures and serves as referee for journals, funding institutions and associations.Prof. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago,Chile Genaro Zavala is a Full Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnologico de Monterrey. Professor

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Hands-On Skills in BME

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renata Fortuna Ramos, Rice University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

below-average students.Troubleshooting Skills in the Bioinstrumentation Laboratory CourseLaboratory courses play an important role in engineering education, providing the students withopportunities to develop proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, the use of relevantequipment and tools, team work, communication skills and other practical skills relevant to theengineering practice1-3. As design instruction has become more prevalent, engineering programshave incorporated design courses and embedded design projects at several stages of theundergraduate curriculum4, including instructional laboratories. However, most of these coursesfocus on the early stages of the design process (i.e. problem identification, design criteria,research

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yufang Jin, University of Texas, San Antonio; Timothy Yuen, University of Texas, San Antonio; Stephanie Ann Garcia, University of Texas, San Antonio; Robin Lynn Nelson, University of Texas, San Antonio; Ruitao Jin, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Electrical and Computer

supporting engineering faculty in implementing culturally relevant pedagogy and other course transformation projects.Mrs. Robin Lynn Nelson, University of Texas at San Antonio Robin Nelson is a doctoral student in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching and is pursuing a cognate in Instructional Technology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research interests include the development of TPACK in preservice teachers, evidence-based teaching strategies, and the use of gaming in education. She is a Graduate Research Assistant for the TRESTLE project at UTSA.Mr. Ruitao Jin, University of Texas, San Antonio Ruitao Jin is a current MS student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul K. Andersen, New Mexico State University; Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Jalal Rastegary, New Mexico State University; Christopher Campbell, New Mexico State University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

State University. She received her PhD in industrial engineering and has over 32 years’ experience directing statewide engineering outreach services that include technical engineering business assistance, professional development, and educational outreach programs. She is co-PI for a National Science Foundation (NSF) INCLUDES pilot grant, co-PI for a NSF grant to broaden participation in STEM, and was a co-PI for an i6 Challenge grant through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). She is institutional integrator for the Partnership for the Advancement of Engineering Education (PACE) at NMSU, is University Affiliate Director for the NM Project Lead the Way program, and was co- lead for a NSF funded

Conference Session

Two-year College Potpourri

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Narketta Sparkman-Key, Old Dominion University; Konstantin P. Cigularov, Old Dominion University; Daniela Cigularova; Bonita G. Anthony, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

Mechatronics area of spe- cialization. She worked as a Visiting Researcher at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Disputanta, VA on projects focusing on digital thread and cyber security of manufacturing systems. She has funded research in broadening participation efforts of underrepresented students in STEM funded by Office of Naval Research, focusing on mechatronic pathways. She is part of the ONR project related to the additive manufacturing training of active military. She is also part of the research team that leads the summer camp to nine graders that focus on broadening participation of underrepresented students into STEM (ODU BLAST).Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key, Old Dominion University Dr. Narketta

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2: SE Applications

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon Claxton Bommer, KBRwyle; Alice E. Grimes, Air Force Institute of Technology; Adedeji B. Badiru, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

Professor of Industrial Engineering and Dean of University College at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. He is a registered professional engineer (PE), a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, and a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. His areas of interest include mathematical modeling, project modeling and analysis, economic analysis, systems engineering, and efficiency/productivity analysis & improvement. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Application of DEJI® Systems Engineering Model in the Development of a New Faculty Mentoring Program in

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Industrial Engineering Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Industrial Engineering

algorithms, education of manufac- turing technologies, RFID applications in food and pharmaceutical applications, operations management in healthcare industry.Dr. Sangho Shim, Robert Morris University Dr. Sangho Shim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Robert Morris University (RMU) in Pennsylvania. Before Dr. Shim joined RMU in Fall 2015, he had performed research projects on combinatorial op- timization as a research staff member of Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University under supervisory of Sunil Chopra. He also performed the General Motors Renewable Energy Portfolio project with Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences Department of Northwestern University since

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Liberatore, University of Toledo; Uchenna Asogwa; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Trine University; Charlene M. Czerniak, University of Toledo; Gale A. Mentzer, Acumen Research and Evaluation, LLC; T. Ryan Duckett, Acumen Research and Evaluation

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

has authored and co-authored over 50 articles. Her publications have appeared in the Journal of Science Teacher Education, Journal of Research in Sci- ence Teaching, School Science and Mathematics, Science Scope, and Science and Children. Professor Czerniak is co-author of a textbook published by Routledge on project based science teaching. She also has five chapters in books and illustrated 12 children’s science education books. Most recently, Czerniak authored a chapter entitled Interdisciplinary Science Teaching in the Handbook of Research on Science Education, published by Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates. Professor Czerniak has been an author and director of numerous grant funded projects in excess of $30

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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

University Marisa K. Orr is an Assistant Professor in Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. Her research interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity, diversity, and academic policy. Dr. Orr is a recent recipient of the NSF CAREER Award for her research entitled, ”Empowering Students to be Adaptive Decision-Makers.”Mr. Russell Andrew Long, Russell Long, M.Ed. was the Director of Project Assessment at the Purdue University School of Engineer- ing Education (retired) and is Managing Director of The Multiple-Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development (MIDFIELD). He

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pankaj Mallick, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Ghassan Kridli, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Elsayed A. Orady, University of Michigan, Dearborn; German Reyes, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jennifer M. Makas, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

freshmen andcomplete their degree in either manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or mechanicalengineering with emphasis in manufacturing. The goal of the project is to create a group ofhighly talented and trained manufacturing engineers with leadership quality, which is muchneeded in manufacturing companies, both locally and nationally. Through the academic classesand leadership activities, the STEM scholars will gain knowledge in not only manufacturingengineering and practice, but also in communication, critical thinking, teamwork andprofessionalism. This paper describes the first three years’ experience of developing and managing theprogram. It includes the recruitment process, cohort building activities, academic support

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Amy Frances Golightly, Bucknell University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

is an Educational Psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Education at Bucknell University. Her research has focused on meaningful learning in science and engineering education, approached from the perspective of Human Constructivism. She has authored several publications and given numerous presentations on the generation of analogies, misconceptions, and facilitating learning in science and engineering education. She has been involved in collaborative research projects focused on conceptual learning in chemistry, chemical engineering, seismology, and astronomy.Dr. Amy Frances Golightly, Bucknell University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Curious about student curiosity

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bhanu Babaiahgari, University of Colorado, Denver; Zizhuo Chen, University of Colorado, Denver; Jae-do Park, University of Colorado, Denver

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Electrical and Computer

drive systems as a Research Engineer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Design and Implementation of Electric Drives Laboratory using Commercial Microcontroller Development KitsAbstractA design and implementation of instructional electric drives laboratory at University of ColoradoDenver using commercial off-the-shelf microcontroller kits and small motors is described in thispaper. The main objective of this project is to provide senior level students with hands-onexperience on electric machine drives and industrial microcontroller programming. Thislaboratory is associated with the electric drives lecture course to enhance their understanding ofthe theory taught in lectures

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Student Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Michael Derrick, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Vaibhav R. Shrivastav

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Student

aerospace applications, I participate in many projects related to controls and heat transfer. Aside from my research, I focus heavily on the advancement of engineering education at the collegiate level. I work on revising and updating laboratory experiments to help improve student understanding of how concepts are applied and utilized. I also spend time writing design optimization MATLAB codes for various applications.Mr. Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Michael Golub is the Academic Laboratory Supervisor for the Mechanical Engineering department at IUPUI. He is an associate faculty at the same school, and has taught at several other colleges. He has conducted research related to Arctic

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Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Christopher Michael Sales, Drexel University; Yaghoob Farnam, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

-aided mechanisms to engage interests of K-12 students in STEM research. 3Background: Architecture of a Research SprintFigure 1: An illustration of the Stanford d.school design thinking process. The steps shown here represent all modesthat contribute to a design project, and may occur in parallel or iteratively repeat in an actual design workflow [12]. Design thinking is a highly nonlinear method, meaning that the steps shown in Figure 1may occur in parallel and can iteratively repeat. Research Sprints are the author’s design thinkingadaption that interweaves science and engineering knowledge with human-centered designpractices into STEM educational activities. In relatively short periods of

Conference Session

Engineering Education Graduate Research Consortium (EEGRC) Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Newley, American College of Education; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada Las Vegas; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Student

Science Standards.Miss Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Ezgi Yesilyurt is a PhD student in curriculum and instruction/science education at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is working as a graduate assistant and teaching science methods courses. She received her MS degree and BS degree in elementary science education. She participated European Union Projects in which she conducted series of professional development programs for in-service science teachers. Areas of research interest are engineering education, inquiry learning and evolution education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Introduction: Methods

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Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muthusamy Krishnamurthy P.E., Hydro Modeling Inc; David Anthony Pezza P.E., Old Dominion University; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University

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Civil Engineering

program, continuing education, experience,and mentoring: material sciences, mechanics, experiments, problem recognition and solving,design, sustainability, contemporary issues and historical perspective, risk and uncertainty,project management, breadth in civil engineering, and technical specialization.(C) Professional outcomes achieved through the degree program, experience and mentoring:communications, public policy, business and public administration, globalization, leadership,teamwork, attitudes, and professional and ethical responsibility.Detailed commentaries on these outcomes, along with their rubrics in the cognitive domain andthe desired level of achievement can be found in the report published by the BOK2 TaskCommittee [1]The BOK3TC

Conference Session

Computing Research

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariangely Iglesias Pena, Iowa State University; Stephen B. Gilbert, Iowa State University; Jamie Payton, Temple University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

sites based on their research projects, thereis still a need to provide new PIs with guidance on the different aspects of an REU site such asidentifying resources that can assist in recruiting women and underrepresented minorityapplicants, providing training for graduate students acting as mentors, and strategies for keepinga mentoring connection to undergraduate researchers after they return to their home institutions.Currently, REU site preparation and orientation for new PIs is a face-to-face process thatrequires careful planning and significant travel costs. The REU PI Guide, a set of web-basedresources at https://www.vrac.iastate.edu/cise-reu-pi-resources/, was developed to share bestpractices of experienced PIs and build capacity within

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

more than what they thought, and that many of the positions obtained bythose studying construction involved responsibilities and positions that required them indoors,doing tasks similar to what they desired in other positions. For example, Project Managers andProduction managers on average earn more than $75,000 per year (NAHB’s 2014 Single-FamilyBuilder Compensation Study) and spend much of their time doing business management work.Interestingly, when the research participants learned this, over 57% said they would considerconstruction as a career choice. Bigelow (2015) writes about these issues in his researchsurrounding the need and methods for attracting female undergraduates to construction relateddisciplines.Construction careers involve

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dani Fadda, University of Texas, Dallas; Oziel Rios, University of Texas, Dallas

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First-Year Programs

concepts of heat transfer that are difficult to explain in alecture style course. The activities can include rigorous learning experiments [1, 2], or the use oflow cost desktop-scale apparatus [3], or design and build prototypes [4], or studying the coolingeffects of crushed or solid ice [5], or other experiments. Numerical assignments using Excel areused [6]. Numerical and experimental projects are also presented [7] where ANSYS was used forthe numerical simulations. The benefit of these activities are in enhancing the student’sunderstanding [8] or in repairing misconceptions in heat transfer. They can be highly effective atthe junior level [9] and improve the student’s interest in heat transfer [10].The activity presented here is unique in that

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James R. McCusker Ph.D., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mohammed A. Almaghrabi, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Bryon Kucharski, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

. Research indicates that involving students in hands-onactivities can enhance STEM education and the overall quality of the learning experience 3 .STEM education exposes students to explore complex topics that can be reinforced through alaboratory experience. A positive hands-on laboratory experience can also have a significantimpact on retention in engineering students. Knight et al. identified an over 15% increase inretention when first year engineering students are exposed to a hands-on project-basedcurriculum 4 . Although the benefits of a hands-on laboratory experience are apparent, thesignificant cost of laboratory equipment can be prohibitive for some institutions 2 .Computer simulation has been shown to be an effective tool that can be a

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teshad Chambers; Jinmyun Jo, Virginia State University; Wei-Bang Chen, Virginia State University; Christopher Washington, Virginia State University

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Engineering Technology

) Scooping the regolith simulant and (b) Dumping the simulant into storage bin This project followed seven Student Outcomes which are used for the VSU ComputerEngineering Senior Design Course18. STEM Student Outcomes assessed were: abilities to design andconduct experiments, analyze and interpret data; design a system, component, or process to meet desiredneeds within realistic constraints; identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; an understandingof professional and ethical responsibility; and communicate effectively. The report results were 85% ofStudents Outcomes which met the assessment target. The STEM abilities students acquired include (1)circuit designs for relays, linear actuators, conveyer, Wi-Fi shield/Arduino board

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ChemE Curriculum: Freshman and Sophomore

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Joe Branch, University of Utah; Anthony Butterfield, University of Utah

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Chemical Engineering

1 chemical engineering declared in STEM fields Number of other majors and minors Declared minor is worth one-third of a declared, completed before the 1 declared major, non-STEM is worth half course Ethnic minority status 1 Ethnicities besides white and Asian Gender 1 Unspecified gender was given the average As an outcome measure of student performance, we considered the students’ overallscores in the course, based 40% on individual assignments, 35% on team assignments, 20% ontheir final project as a team, and 5% for submitting peer evaluations and