Conference Session

COED: IOT and Cybersecurity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Veysel Demir, Northern Illinois University; Hemanth Kumar Kachadimangalam Ramakrishnan, Northern Illinois University

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Computers in Education

to the remote server tomonitor performance.1. IntroductionThe Internet of Things (IoT) has added a new element to the world of engineering andtechnology. With the advent of IoT, a large number of devices are now being connected tothe web for data collection, management, and control [1, 2, 3, 4]. As a subset of IoT, remotelaboratories allow to access laboratory equipment over the web to perform experiments. Atraditional remote laboratory system involves a full-scale computer system along withassociated interfacing and web hosting technologies, but sometimes there is significantoverhead for the initial commission and subsequent maintenance of a remote laboratorysystem [5, 6]. To address this issue, this paper reports the design

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 3

Collection

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

cohorts provided visual insights into learners'research pathways from online to laboratory work. 1IntroductionThe pathways to STEM careers are diverse and varied. It is well known that early exposure toSTEM environments can inculcate and reinforce interests in technical fields at key decisionpoints when individuals choose career pathways [1]–[3]. Given the importance of a strong STEMtalent-base to global economic competitiveness and prosperity, there exists a need to cultivate apre-college landscape gives all students broad, authentic exposure to STEM fields earlier in theireducation [4]. In the framework of cognitive career theory, individuals choose careers based oninterests, attitudes, and values

Conference Session

COED Modulus Topics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

University for five years. In 2010, she was hired as an external evaluator to conduct research on community/university partnership relations at the University of Cincinnati. She has received several awards including the: 1) UW College of Education outstanding research award (2015); 2) UW College of Education outstanding service award (2016); and 3) Honored College of Education Faculty at Fall Convocation (2017). Her research interests include partnerships within pre-service and in-service teachers in STEM Education with a focus on engineering education and integrated STEM. An active mem- ber of AERA, ASEE, ASTE, NARST, and NSTA, Dr. Burrows has presented at numerous conferences, published in ranked journals (e.g. Journal

Conference Session

Middle School Students' Engineering Identity, Efficacy, Attitudes, and Perceptions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna Laleman, University of St. Thomas; Annmarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

, which hasbeen identified as often matching the preferred learning styles for many female students(Gollnick & Chinn, 2013). Another key program component is experiences of how engineeringis a field in which people can help others, a factor which has been identified as aligning withfemale interests and career aspirations (USDOC, 2011; Hubelbank 2007).The program research focuses on three areas: 1. The program’s impact on short-term interest andknowledge in engineering/STEM; 2. The effectiveness of matching lessons to learning goals; and3. Differences between sixth-grade students and eighth-grade students in success, interest inactivities, and problem solving methods. Through pre-program and post-program surveys,students answered Likert-scale

Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University; Robert Chambers; Nathan Henry, Bloomsburg University; Paul Michael Karcher

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Engineering Technology

shown in Figure 1, and apictorial view of the system is shown in Figure 2. In order to tune the guitar using servo motors,several parts were designed using SolidWorks, including a tuning station and an attachment forthe servo motor that would fit over the tuning pegs of the guitar. The LabVIEW software withmyDAQ10,11 hardware was used in implementing the closed-loop system. The design allows theuser to select the string to be tuned and the frequency to tune the string to. After selecting whichstring to tune, the user can pluck the string on the guitar, and the tuning peg on the guitar isturned automatically using a servo motor, which loosens or tightens the string to achieve thedesired frequency. In terms of control, signal from the guitar

Conference Session

Career Development for Engineering Professionals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel LeBlanc, International Council on Systems Engineering; Stacy L. Chiaramonte, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Stephanie Pals Papia, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jessica Papachriston, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Amanda Maurer Keighley, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ; Brian D. Degon, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

atthe undergraduate level. There is significant literature on this topic, but many publications focuson the academic preparation [1] and study support [2]. As early as the mid-nineties, Kuhobserved that there are number of non-academic factors which contribute to a given student’ssuccess [3], [4], and additional work by Magolda concluded that co-curricular experiences andacademics are unavoidably interrelated in terms of their influence on positive student outcomes[5].More recently, Schroeder and Terras studied the role that traditional advising plays in bothonline and remote part-time graduate students in contrast to traditional campus-based students.For online students, they demonstrated that trust, personalization, and responsive process

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

fluid power [1].There might be some specific industrial segments where fluid power is a predominanttechnology, but its range of applicability is something that has spanned many industrial segmentsfor decades, and it is something that has a bright future because of the role it will play in currentinitiatives, such as IoT, Industry 4.0 and others [2].For U.S. economy, and particularly for the state of Michigan, manufacturing is a criticalcomponent that has declined due to globalization and competition. Innovation in order to havemore efficient and higher productivity components and services is required [3, 4]. The workplaceof engineering and engineering technology program graduates is changing due to increasingglobal competition, changing

Conference Session

PCEE Resource Exchange

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Vincent Jannini, Syracuse University; Shelby Buffington, Syracuse University; James H. Henderson, Syracuse University; Sally B. Mitchell, Rye High School, New York

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Pre-College Engineering Education

o Available at http://matse1.matse.illinois.edu/polymers/d.html change about the o NGSS Met: HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-5, HS-PS1-6 lab? • Polyethylene Lab o What did you learn o Relates mechanical properties of materials to their chemical structure. from the lab? o The density of two different types of polyethylene was determined. o How could you o Available at http://polymerambassadors.org/activities/ incorporate the lab o NGSS Met: HS-PS1-1, HS-PS1-3, HS-PS2-6 into your

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Solonsky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Civil Engineering

). For comparative purposes, thisclass is similar in nature to most traditional civil engineering undergraduate entry structural designclasses.Traditional Structural Engineering Status Quo According to sources such as U.S. DOE (2001) and Young et al. (2012), traditional structuralengineering instruction within classrooms more often than not take a hands-off approach that transmitsinformation statically and with little appeal. Typical techniques include (Moon 2010) those groupedand listed in Table 1. Table 1: Examples of Traditional Instruction Techniques Group Type Traditional Techniques Conveying Notes Transparencies White and black boards

Conference Session

Design and Implementation of Graduate Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D. Radhakrishnan, National University

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Graduate Studies

process can be used forboth online and onsite offerings of the program.The paper will also present assessments of the capstone course and evaluations on studentlearning, successes in achieving the program learning outcomes and the usefulness of theprogram in solving real world problems. The paper will also discuss ideas on the potential toexpand this framework for other programs and additional enhancements.Graduate Capstone MethodologiesCapstone projects by definition serves two audiences namely, the academic and the sponsor orthe client. Academic audience look for a well laid out research: formal systematic application ofscientific methods to the study of problems [1, 2]. Project sponsor/client, on the other hand, lookfor well laid pragmatic

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Webster-Giddings, Vanderbilt University; Nancy Dickson, Vanderbilt; Melissa S Martiros, Anna Maria College; Sarah Mullen, Vanderbilt University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

economydemands further growth and innovation, Arts and Design majors are seen as a necessary andintegral element for such change (Bequette & Bequette, 2012). Consequently, there has been apush, especially in K-12 education, to add “A” (Art & Design), transforming STEM intoSTEAM (Bequette & Bequette, 2012, Piro, 2010; White, 2011). Although, there seems to be asympathetic relationship between Art and STEM majors, there is limited research identifying thekey experiences or factors that foster the relationship between STEM and Arts which is evidentin the number and types of degrees conferred by women (Piro, 2010) (see Figure 1: DegreesConferred by Women). By “examining how artists mix art, science, technology, and math in

Conference Session

Program Evaluation Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahraa Nayef Krayem, Stony Brook University; Angela M. Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University; David Westerfeld; Richard Gearns, Stony Brook University; Kathleen Westervelt, Stony Brook University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

classrooms.IntroductionNumerous reports have documented the need to improve science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) preparation for pre-college students, in an effort to promote greaterscientific and engineering literacy, workforce readiness, and technological and economiccompetitiveness [1], [2], [3]. The recent publication of the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS) in 2013 brought about a new focus on the incorporation of engineering practices in K-12science education in the U.S. [4]. To date, these standards have been adopted by nineteen statesand the District of Columbia. The standards utilize three dimensions of science learning asoutlined by the National Research Council’s A Framework for K-12 Science Education in 2012:1) scientific and

Conference Session

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Massie Chance, University College London & Dublin Institute of Technology; Bill Williams, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

Tagged Topics

ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

education (n=6). Table 1 provides information aboutall participants. The eight participants whose interviews were analysed for this study areshown in boldface. Table 1: Participants in overall sample (participants in this study designated in bold) Studying International with International Interview in home schooling in host without schooling Total Number location country country in host country Ireland 10 6 8 24 Poland 12 0 0 12 Portugal 10 0 1 11 Total 32

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina McDaniel, University of Michigan, Dearborn; DeLean Tolbert, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

fluency [1]. Some learning experiences are highly structured while others are lessformal and ill-structured. These less structured informal activities at times offer very intriguingengineering learning contexts ripe with opportunities for youth to engage in engineering thinkingand to develop useful engineering skills. In these settings, youth have the opportunities toconstruct their own learning and to engage in activities that interest them [1]. Access tostructured informal engineering learning experiences differs based on race and socioeconomicstatus [2]. Therefore, we shift our attention to address informal sociocultural settings.Sociocultural informal contexts within Black communities provide opportunities for youth todevelop engineering

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Patrick E. Mantey, University of California, Santa Cruz; Stephen C. Petersen P.E., University of California, Santa Cruz; John F Vesecky, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Capstone PedagogyThe senior design capstone course at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) haschanged significantly over the twenty years since its inception as a one quarter, computerengineering capstone, though its fundamental tenets have remained constant: 1) to providestudents with an authentic engineering design experience directly adapted from industrialpractice and 2) to employ a diverse teaching team where each instructor’s contribution shapescourse pedagogy. Together, these two objectives formulate a fluid, living course that emphasizesstudent-centered learning. Indeed, progressive years have served to consolidate our client-oriented model to engineering design, allowing the course to remain current with industrypractice and

Conference Session

Global and Intercultural Competency

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

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

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

for two consecutive years after the interventionshowed a positive difference of more than ten percent positive points for the IDEAS participantsover the non-participants. Graduation rates for IDEAS participants were also higher. Students’perception of instruction and opinions of the project are summarized and discussed.IntroductionThe purpose of this research was to investigate if the introduction of an active learningexperience (IDEAS) into a large-size engineering class improved the class effectiveness, secondand third year retention, graduation rates, and student engagement/perception of instruction.Attrition and Retention are issues that have been object of ample studies [1], [2], [3], [4].Forengineering, student retention rates fall

Conference Session

Learning Outcomes and Pedagogical Strategies: Problems of Alignment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Graham, Johns Hopkins University; Tobin Porterfield, Towson University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

greater than what is currently required by accreditingbodies and addressed in most engineering curriculum.IntroductionAcademic programs for students seeking careers in fields with strong discipline-basedknowledge requirements traditionally focus heavily on technical expertise. “Engineers have beenvalued for their technical expertise for centuries. This expertise has often distinguishedengineers' role as civil servants who design and create goods, infrastructure, and processes forthe needs of humanity” [1]. But employers are making a new set of demands on the workers theyhire; they are seeking competency in both technical and professional skills. The need for technical employees to possess professional skills has been discussed overthe

Conference Session

Virtual Reality, Simulation, and Optimization of Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University; Y. Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Brandon Roderick Tucker, Washtenaw Community College ; Alan R. Lecz, Washtenaw Community College

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Manufacturing

engineers and technicians in themanufacturing industry. Key activities include: (1) Developing introductory multi-disciplinaryand project-based course modules on lightweight materials around existing curricula; (2)Creating interdisciplinary community college faculty and K-12 teacher professional developmentcentered on lightweight materials properties, optimization and manufacturing processes; (3)Establishing a talent pipeline extending from K-12 to community colleges and four-yearuniversities; and (4) Developing and contributing to a repository of lightweight curricula.This paper is a report that represents the development progresses and results of a workshop forK-12 teachers in activity (2) held in June 2017. A brief description of the NSF-ATE

Conference Session

Elementary Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole J. Glen, Bridgewater State University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

[1]. Missing from NGSS, but present in many state learning standards as well as thenational Head Start program’s Early Learning Outcomes Framework [2], is preschool scienceand engineering. In the northeast United States, where this study took place, the states ofMassachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut allhave science and engineering standards for children in preschool. In general, the standardsrecommend that children in preschool learn to identify and solve engineering-based problems.Many of the standards also recommend that children record their ideas and plans for engineeringand science through simple drawings and writing. What is most important to note is thatengineering is present in all of

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University; Christy Brown; D. Andrew Brown, Clemson University; Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Patrick Bass, The Citadel; Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina; Thomas T Peters, South Carolina's Coalition for Mathematics & Science; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ikhalfani Solan; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

mathematics courses to engineering students. He is also very interested in the effects of small learning communities on learner motivation, commitment and strategies. Email: Isolan@scsu.eduDr. Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel Ron Welch (P.E.) received his B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He became the Dean of Engineering at The Citadel on 1 July 2011. Prior to his current position, he was the Department Head of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler from Jan 2007 to June 2011 as well as served in the Corps of

Conference Session

Expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Engineering Cultures from a Theoretical Perspective

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Dusek, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Daniela Faas, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Emily Ferrier, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Robyn Goodner, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Adva Waranyuwat, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Alison Wood, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

proposed solutions, which are a departure from traditional accommodations focused primarily on lectures and exams, and to motivate a call for action to develop more resources for all students.   Introduction The average number of college students reporting a disability has continued to increase, with 11.1% in the most recent data available from the Department of Education [1]. Notably, a more recent report on mental health in higher education found up to 35% of students have met the criteria for at least one mental disorder in the prior 12 months, which suggests that the total number of students with disabilities in our classrooms is higher than the reported figures [2]. This increase in reporting has led to many much-needed discussions regarding

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Ray Lynn Littlejohn

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

programs.IntroductionThough women earned more than 50% of the bachelor’s degrees awarded in the United States(NCES, 2015), from 2010-2013 they earned an average of only19% of the undergraduateengineering bachelor’s degrees, compared to 20% in physics, 42% in math and statistics, 49% inchemistry and 59% in the biological sciences.1 Wide disparity in gender diversity exists amongstengineering disciplines; in 2015, the percentage of bachelor’s degrees awarded to women rangedfrom 11% in computer engineering to 50% in environmental engineering.2 Numerous studiesindicate that in most engineering disciplines no differential attrition exists by gender,3,4,5,6,7 andthat the large gender disparities among graduates are due to low initial enrollment of women inengineering.Why

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics and Physics

solving process.IntroductionUnlike physics courses, the emphasis of many engineering courses is on problem solving, ratherthan understanding the fundamental laws in nature. Although there are debates on theeffectiveness of traditional homework in education [1-4], the overwhelming majority ofengineering faculty believe that homework is an indispensable component in the courses theyteach. There are four instructional goals for homework: practice, preparation, extension andintegration [5-7]. As an analogy, nobody can write good essays just by reading a few examples.Therefore, engineering students cannot grasp the knowledge and skills without the process ofstruggling with homework problems, which is confirmed by research results [8].Unfortunately

Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Andy S. Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Joyce Tam, New York City College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technology students lack experience of solving real world problems. We believeProject Based Learning (PBL) is especially effective in preparing students for the challenges inindustry. PBL is a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore, solve real worldproblems, and gain knowledge and skills through developing real products. PBL is a systematiclearning and teaching method. It engages students through research assignments, open endedquestions and well designed products [1] [2]. In [3], Analytis et al. introduced a paper robotproject, in which 76% of students reported gaining more knowledge in programmingmicrocontrollers, and 69% students reported learning more in creating electronic circuits. Mauket al. presented a point of care

Conference Session

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

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janis P. Terpenny, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Catherine M. Harmonosky, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Amine Lehtihet, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Vittal Prabhu, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andris Freivalds, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Elena M. Joshi, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jose A. Ventura, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Industrial Engineering

customer to get the fullest benefitfrom the goods”, Panchak [1]. A notable illustration of Drucker’s vision is the transformationundertaken by the Apple Corporation. Known some thirty years ago as the manufacturer of thevenerable Macintosh computer, this dominant market player is now known for its revolutionaryiPhone system: an exquisitely designed and manufactured piece of hardware, surrounded by avast array of services including telephony, web access, audio visual content, appointmentcalendar, health monitor, GPS, banking service, etc. These, in the words of Drucker, “enable thecustomer to get the fullest benefit from the goods”, and clearly, have led to tremendous profitmargins for Apple. Many other examples of bundling products and services

Conference Session

Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Patrick J. Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kristine R. Csavina, Colorado School of Mines; Michelle Choi Ausman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Diana Lau, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Educational Research and Methods

thisstudy provide valuable insights into the similarities and differences across groups, which can beused to inform how the professional skill of reflection is taught and practiced within engineeringcurricula.IntroductionReflection has long been considered an important aspect of professional practice. Educatedpractitioners utilize reflection to connect the knowledge of their fields, infuse this knowledgewith meaning, and intertwine knowledge with their own personal identities [1-7]. We arereflecting any time we draw on prior experiences and use our interpretations of these experiencesto inform our choices and actions to impact the present or future. Grossman further specifies fourlevels of reflection: content-based reflection, metacognitive

Conference Session

Professional Development for Teachers and Counselors

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A. Gearns, Stony Brook University; Angela M. Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

, particularly those in highneeds schools. Findings to date indicate professional development for school counselors is apromising intervention for recruiting and preparing students for engineering careers, an essentialgoal for maintaining technological innovation and economic vitality in the region and beyond.IntroductionRecent reports have documented the persistent shortage of engineers in the U.S. [1], [2]. Whilehigh unemployment is not currently a major challenge across the country, the engineering sectorcontinues to experience an ongoing inability to produce a sufficient quantity of skilled engineers,leading companies to seek talent offshore [3], partly due to a lack of engineering education in K-12 schools [4], [5]. In addition, the graduation rate

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Athina Petropolu, Rutgers University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

)shown in Table 1 shows that the percentages of women receiving BS and PhD degrees in theUSA in Computer (CE), Electrical (EE), and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) arelower than the percentages for engineering as a whole [1]. In fact, the representation of women inthese fields is among the lowest for the 23 fields of engineering studied. For BS degrees, thepercentage of women was 20th for EE, 22nd for ECE, and 23rd for CE. For PhD degrees, thepercentage of women was 17th for EE, 19th for ECE, and 18th for CE   Table 1: Degrees awarded to women in USA in 2015 (Source: ASEE) BS PhD

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. The data traffic destination is a Windows PC. The PLC and PC share a LANconnection and all data traffic is over Ethernet. Both strategies work well, yet the advantages of theopen architecture strategy, using demonstration software, is judged to be the most favorable solution forthe classroom and laboratory.I. IntroductionIn a recent ASEE conference paper [1], its author presented the case for broader instructional goals inintroductory Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) courses. He cited the need to include systemcommunication skills to support supervisory control and data acquisition tasks, compelling elements inmany curricula. Useful laboratory configuration details are in the body of work. In particular, thePLCs all had Ethernet physical