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First-year Programs Division: Self Efficacy

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods for studying plasma turbulence and plasma jets. His research has also included fluid physics and electric propulsion using Lattice-Boltzmann methods, spectral element methods, Weighted Essentially Non-Oscillatory (WENO), etc. Past research includes modeling single and multi-species plasma flows through ion thruster optics and the discharge cathode assembly; computer simulations of blood flow interacting with blood vessels; modeling ocean-air interaction; reacting flow systems; modeling jet engine turbomachinery going unstable at NASA for 6 years (received NASA Per- formance Cash awards). Dr

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Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Engineering Engagement with Community

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan E. Canney; Yanna Lambrinidou, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

representations of “the public,” our selection, as we discuss below, was based precisely on thedocuments’ representational value. In other words, the 14 documents we studied were allproduced by institutions or individuals perceived as “authoritative voices” of the engineeringprofession or LTS.1 Although we do not suggest that other documents representing LTS and“mainstream” engineering do not exist, we focused on these documents because they provideofficially sanctioned or authoritative depictions of the “essence” of the engineering professionand LTS, as well as of the nature of the boundary that separates these fields from society. Assuch, we posit that they have a defining impact on LTS’s and “mainstream” engineering’simaginaries of “the public.”Data

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Robin L. Getz, Analog Devices, Inc.; Douglas A. Mercer, Analog Devices Inc.; John D. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University, Florida State University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Shujun Yang, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

45 Analog Discovery from 2010-2017. Essentially all of these papers report learninggains through the use of these powerful and generally inexpensive platforms. A sampling of thebest of these papers is found in the references [1-18, 21]. One of the most elegant studies hasbeen reported in a series of papers by Ferri et al [7] from Georgia Tech where they added hands-on modules using myDAQs in a variety of courses that previously had no experimentalcomponent. Student performance was compared between the topics addressed this way and thosedone more traditionally without experiments. Students consistently did better on topics in whichexperimentation played a key role. This is the approach that has come to be called ExperimentCentric Pedagogy

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Practice II: Curricular Innovations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhi Fang, Beihang University; Shuiting Ding, Beihang University; Qing Lei, Beihang University; Dandan Hou, Beihang University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

- and Long-term Education Reform and Development Plan(2010-2020)’ has identified ‘adhering to the people-centered approach and promoting quality-oriented education’ as the ‘strategic theme’ of China’s educational reform and development[1].” “‘Quality’ refers to the relatively stable psychological quality gradually formed byinternalization of knowledge through influences of education and social environment on thebasis of human nature [2].” “Quality-oriented education is designed to promote students’comprehensive development and improve China’s national educational level by enhancing thequality of each educated person, who would accept education in ideology, morality, culture,science, professional skills, as well as physical and mental quality [2

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Revealing the Invisible: Engineering Course Activities that Address Privilege, -Isms, and Power Relations (Interactive Session)

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Faculty Development Constituency Committee

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Design in Engineering Education, International, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

PhD in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in South Carolina, and her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.Dr. Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego Dr. Odesma Dalrymple is an Assistant Professor in the Shiley Marcos School of Engineering at University of San Diego. She conducts research on tools and techniques that can be readily applied in real engineer- ing learning environments to improve student learning and teaching. In this respect her two prominent research contributions are with: 1) artefact-inspired discovery–based pedagogy, i.e., learning activities where students’ exploration of STEM knowledge is self-directed and motivated by interactions or manip- ulations of artefacts; and 2

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Professional Skills for Graduate Students

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Swinburne University of Technology

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

engineering education in the US, these KSA frameworksare plentiful (e.g., ABET Criteria 3; NAE Engineer of 2020 list of student attributes; ASEE’sTUEE report). In contrast, such frameworks are much less common in graduate engineeringeducation. Yet as the call for change in the undergraduate engineering outcomes brought aboutthe KSA frameworks for undergraduate engineering educators, similar calls for change acrossthe globe are now being issued for graduate student outcomes. Thus far, there has not been thewidespread development of graduate engineering KSA frameworks. The major exception is thevery comprehensive Vitae Research Development Framework [1] developed in the UK, which issimilar to the undergraduate KSA frameworks and has interesting

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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

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Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers; Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

(ASCE) launched the Body ofKnowledge 3 Task Committee (BOK3TC), and in 2017 an update on the task committee’s workwas reported at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Columbus, OH [1]. Thatpresentation and paper provided a summary of the findings of the committee followingcritical reviews of published literature and an initial survey of constituents. Based on thesefindings, the BOK3TC determined that a Third Edition of the Civil Engineering Body ofKnowledge (BOK3) was justified and warranted, and outlined a series of next steps todevelop the BOK3.Part of the process for BOK3 included developing revised rubrics for the outcomes and thisinvolved revisiting the cognitive domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy. The purpose of this paperis to discuss

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Rick Williams, Auburn University

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Mechanical Engineering

engagement and participation, facilitation of learning, and favorablestudent feedback.IntroductionA brief history of Flipped Classroom. Flipped Classroom, is a teaching methodology in whichinstead of learning the material in class and doing homework at home, the students watchpremade videos of the topics at home and spend the class time on working problems. Theconcept of a flipped classroom was inspired by teachers Jonathan Bergman and Aaron Sams.They developed “reversed instruction” by offering PowerPoint presentations online for studentswho had missed class [1].Since then, the concept has been developed into a teaching methodology, interpreted and appliedin various ways. Variations take two separate routes. One category of variations focusses on

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Practice I: Academic Success

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Jane Wilson Orndoff Esq., Florida Southwestern State College; Elizabeth W. Schott, Florida Southwestern State College

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Educational Research and Methods

programs.Literature ReviewOne of the current challenges facing the engineering community is the both finding and keepingqualified students. Over the last few decades, significant research has been done on thegraduation rates of engineering programs in the United States amidst concerns that we will nothave enough engineers to meet the ever-growing need [1] [2] [3]. Increasing the number ofgraduates from engineering programs will depend both on increasing the number of studentsenrolling in engineering programs, as well as increasing the year-to-year retention rate so thatthese students graduate [3].Studies have shown that a student’s motivation for studying engineering are tied to theirexposure to the activities that engineers engage in [4]. With the goal of

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Humanitarian Engineering, Social Entrepreneurship and Communitarian Innovation in the Global South

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hernán Gustavo Cortés-Mora, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Jose Ismael Pena Reyes Pena Reyes, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Jairo Andrés Peña, Universidad Nacional de Colombia - PEAMA Sumapaz; Nicolás Gaitán-Albarracín, Universidad Nacional de Colombia - GITIDC; Joana Carolina Chaves Vargas

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Community Engagement Division

quality of life of the communities. Finally, the risks, challenges, and problemsevidenced by the community are exposed as well as the opportunities that can be used by thePEAMA in the future. The main results highlight the community's feeling of perceiving theuniversity and the PEAMA program as a key player in the territory, beyond just the academicdimension, the community's interest in increasing the careers offered by the program, alsoexpresses the need for the community to be informed about the projects developed inside theUniversity.Keywords: Humanitarian Engineering, Sustainability, Community Development, SustainableHuman Development, 1. IntroductionHigher quality education in Colombia has historically been concentrated in big

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Craig B. Putnam, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, qualitative outcomes are also discussed: results fromcompetitions, interaction with industry, accreditation, and external recognition. The paperconcludes with a summary of lessons learned and recommendations for future actions to furtherrobotics education.1. INTRODUCTIONRobotics—the combination of sensing, computation and actuation in the real world—hasexperienced phenomenally rapid growth. In academia, recruiting of robotics faculty is at an all-time high and the number of robotics-related conferences and workshops is exploding. Inindustry, new companies and products appear at an accelerating rate. Public awareness ofrobotics has also increased dramatically, as concerns over loss of jobs and privacy contrast withexcitement over the coolest

Conference Session

Computing Technology Applications-I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raja S. Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University; Gary W. Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology; Kevin T. Wolfe; Peter Yeung; Becca Dingman; Shareef Sayel Ali, Center on Access Technology ; Abraham Glasser, Rochester Institute of Technology; Claire Elizabeth Ryan

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

evaluation of a Real-Time Text Display with Speaker-Identification, whichdisplays the location of a speaker in a group (RTTD-ID). RTTD-ID aims to reduce frustration inidentifying and following an active speaker when there are multiple speakers, e.g., in a lab. It hasthree different display schemes to identify the location of the active speaker, which helps deafstudents in viewing both the speaker’s words and the speaker’s expression and actions.We evaluated three RTTD speaker identification methods: 1) traditional: captions stay in oneplace and viewers search for the speaker, 2) pointer: captions stay in one place, and a pointer tothe speaker is displayed, and 3) pop-up: captions “pop-up” next to the speaker. We gathered bothquantitative and

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Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Urmi Ghosh-Dastidar, New York City College of Technology and the City University of New York; Diana Samaroo, New York City College of Technology and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York; Armando Dominguez Solis; Sandie Han, New York City College of Technology

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

LinkedIn accounts, for instance) and through their participation in variousresearch activities, we also observe student growth in establishing their professional STEMidentity.IntroductionThe National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program [1] provides scholarships to highachieving financially needy students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. TheCity Tech’s S-STEM project “Advancing Student Futures in Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics” supports students in five associates and baccalaureate majors (Applied Math,Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Chemical Technology, and Applied Chemistry).This work-in-progress project provides comprehensive support in multifaceted ways: (1)financial support through

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Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Alan Bugg P.E., Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

referred to as the OSHA 10-Hour card.The minimum required content for the construction-based OSHA 10-Hour Course is containedbelow in Table 1. OSHA has recently changed the training requirements by reducing theminimum time for covering “Introduction to OSHA” from two hours to one hour, and the timefor “Optional Subjects” was increased from one hour to two hours. However, at the time thetraining was conducted for the Honors College, the minimum content requirements in Table 1were still in effect. Table 1. Minimum content for OSHA 10-Hour Course Mandatory Subjects (7 Hours) Minimum Time (Hours) Introduction to OSHA 2.0 Focus Four Hazards

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grace Panther, Oregon State University; Kacey Beddoes, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Cheryl Llewellyn, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech, along with graduate certificates in Women’s and Gender Studies and Engineering Education. Dr. Beddoes serves as Deputy Editor of the journal Engineering Studies. Further information can be found on her website: www.sociologyofengineering.orgDr. Cheryl Llewellyn, University of Massachusetts Lowell c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Salary Negotiations and Gender in Engineering EducationIntroductionA gendered wage gap persists in academia whereby men are consistently paid more than women,even when factors such as discipline and productivity are controlled for [1]. For instance, in onestudy, women were found to earn 21

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Design, Assessment, and Redesign of Writing Instruction for Engineers

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Pulford, University of California, Davis; Jiahui Tan, University of California, Davis; Michael Raymond Gonzalez, University of California, Davis; Amanda Modell, University of California, Davis

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

that gradesmust represent something meaningful to students if grades are to be satisfying extrinsicmotivators. We conclude by providing practical ideas for educators that are suggested by ourdata.IntroductionAn engineer’s professional duties typically demand a substantial amount of technical writing [1],[2], and writing plays a role in hire, promotion, and long-term success [3]–[5]. In both industryand academia, writing provides an engineer access to his or her discourse community [6].While employers, educators, and ABET agree that today’s engineer needs to write well, oftenundergraduate students don’t seem to be on the same page. Engineering students are reported tobe resistant to writing and technical communication education, demotivated by

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Imagining and Reimagining Engineering Education as a Dynamic System

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T. Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kenneth M. Anderson, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

study of teaching and learning as socially,culturally, and historically situated phenomena (Penuel & O’Connor, 2010). We focus inparticular on implications of a curricular innovation directed towards an institution’s goal tobroaden engineering participation and promote success for all students, regardless of incomingmathematics preparation levels, within a selective undergraduate engineering program.The Wright State Model is a semester-long math course that teaches fundamental concepts ofCalculus 1, 2, and 3, and Differential Equations in an engineering context through hands-onlaboratory experiences and application-rich problems. The WSM is designed to disrupt thetraditional rigid sequencing of undergraduate engineering curricula by de

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

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Surendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); James E. Moon, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Roy W. Melton, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Michael E. Kuhl, Rochester Institute of Technology ; Daniel P. Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Todd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); James H. Lee, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Franz Allen Foltz, RIT; Rob Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Two-Year College

the research instruments, and the results froman online survey and a focus group interview of the first cohort of VTAB scholars.IntroductionThe shortage of STEM workers with advanced degrees in the U.S. is not new. In the 1990s, therules for H-1B visas given to foreigners to work in the U.S. were liberalized to accommodate theneeds of the U.S. industry. Then, in 2001, in response to concerns about the adverse impact of H-1B on the U.S. labor force [1], the U.S. Congress allocated additional funds to the ComputerScience, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) program at the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) by making significant changes to the H1-B Visa allocations and fees [2].Since then, CSEMS [3] and its replacement program

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Embedding Sociotechnical Systems Thinking II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

(F.RSA) and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (F.RSPH). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Diplomacy: Preliminary Results from an Initial Pilot CourseAbstractA new course, “Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Diplomacy,” hasbeen developed at the Missouri University of Science and Technology to introduce engineeringstudents to the field of foreign relations and the tripartite objectives of: 1) science in diplomacy;2) science for diplomacy; and 3) diplomacy for science. The course employs an availablescholarly monograph as a text and integrates materials created by the Center for

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randall L. Musselman, United States Air Force Academy

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

course after these theoretical courses, in order toapply the theory that they have already learned. Students can choose the order based on theirlearning style, or simply as their course schedule allows. This dual path adds flexibility to thestudent’s schedules as well as to the department’s teaching schedule.SDR BackgroundDigital radio receivers have been evolving since the 1970s, when they were primarily used fordigital processing only at baseband. The limited sample rates of analog-to-digital converters(ADC) at the time made these receivers quite expensive and therefore, were typically used onlyfor very specialized purposes. In fact, one of those early purposes was the Texas InstrumentsSpeak & Spell [1]. For historical reference, in the

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COED: Gamification and Introducing Students to Programming

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tara N. Kimmey, Colorado STEM Academy; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

, 2018 Second Year of Using the Sidekick Basic Kit for TI LaunchPad With Elementary School StudentsAbstractThis paper describes a second year, follow-on study in which 4th and 5th grade students wereexposed to engineering-related topics using a microcontroller, input/output circuitry, sensors, andthe associated software coding needed to achieve a desired functionality of the hardware. Thefirst year study was described in a paper presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference. Thissecond year study took students to the “next level,” and showed very promising results.IntroductionExposure to STEM topics for Americans has been a widely accepted goal for many years [1],and early exposure in K-12 is certainly desirable and

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Sanjeev Adhikari, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; James W. White, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Advisory BoardIntroductionVirtually all construction companies use some form of software to complete constructionquantity take-offs and cost estimates. The array of available software is quite extensive [1]. Theavailable software poses several challenges for their selection, installation, and use.Construction firms must consider several variables and the stakes are very high as these tools canfundamentally change how a company does business, which directly affects the bottom line [2][3]. In order to stay current with the industry, academic institutions must follow the industry’slead by adopting current and relevant software and integrating these technologies into thecurriculum. Thus, academia faces the same software selection challenges as does

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Competency and Skill Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Lupanow, Harvey Mudd College; Donald S. Remer PhD, PE, Harvey Mudd College

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Engineering Leadership Development

, government agencies, national R&D laboratories, and universities. He is also a registered professional engineer in California. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Self-Awareness of Student Leaders in an Experiential Undergraduate Engineering Clinic ProgramIntroduction to Clinic ProgramThe engineering clinic program at Harvey Mudd College was started in 1963, six years after thecollege first opened its doors [1]. It was different from other capstone projects at the time as itprovided students with real problems rather than ones invented by professors but was still keptin-house so that the intellectual experience could be overseen [1]. The ingenuity of its design

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Bhaskar C. S. Chittoori, Boise State University; Sondra M. Miller, Boise State University; Thomas A. Robbins

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Civil Engineering

part of the undergraduate civil engineering curriculum.By incorporating sustainability and resiliency throughout the undergraduate civil engineeringcurriculum, students will be better prepared to address these topics as part of their senior designprojects, and in their future careers.IntroductionIndustry, government, and the public are increasingly expecting to see civil engineers presentsustainable infrastructure and technology solutions. However, civil engineers may findthemselves not adequately prepared to provide answers [1]. The American Society of CivilEngineers documented the need for horizontal thinking among civil engineers [2], which couldrelate to gaining a broader systems view addressing environmental, economic, and social needsfor

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren W. Redden, Auburn University; April E. Simons P.E., Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University; Trenton Huffines

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

skillset and knowledge to build a sound structure, this process can be extended to other areasof Panama and other parts of the world.Literature ReviewCommunity Driven Development (CDD) forms the basis for this and previous research atAuburn University focusing on the Ngobe people in Panama. CDD is a way to provide social andinfrastructure services, organize economic activity and resource management, empower peoplewith limited financial resources, enhance security of these people, and improve governance [1].The goal behind CDD is to work with the community rather than for the community andproviding them with the skills and confidence needed to prosper on their own. Experience hasshown that, given clear rules of the game, access to information, and

Conference Session

Topics in Computing and Information Technology-I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kari L. Jordan Ph.D., The Carpentries; Marianne Corvellec, Institute for Globally Distributed Open Research and Education (IGDORE); Elizabeth D. Wickes, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Naupaka B. Zimmerman, University of San Francisco; Jonah M. Duckles, Software Carpentry; Tracy K. Teal, The Carpentries

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

usage, and sixty-fivepercent of respondents have gained confidence in working with data and open source tools as aresult of completing the workshop. The long-term assessment data showed a decline in thepercentage of respondents that 'have not been using these tools' (-11.1%), and an increase in thepercentage of those who now use the tools on a daily basis (+14.5%).Keywords: Assessment, data science, short coursesIntroduction: State of Data Science Workforce NeedsGlobally, data science talent is in high demand. In their widely cited report on big data,McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) estimated that, by 2018, in the United States, the shortfall indata science workforce would be 60% of its supply [1]. Although the term ‘data science’ was notin use

Conference Session

Study and Research Abroad

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest M. Kim, University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of San Diego

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International

included engineering core and engineeringelective courses taught in a short-term study abroad format by home institution faculty. Thesuccess in delivering such engineering courses in a three-week format has been demonstrated [1].New study-abroad courses in Engineering Programming required for all engineering majors, andSignals and Systems that is required for Electrical Engineering majors were developed asIntersession courses taught in London. These courses were developed to be completely portable,where required hardware and software were acquired by students prior to leaving from the homeinstitution for the study-abroad courses for use at the international location.The Engineering Programming class used the Raspberry Pi as the computation and

Conference Session

Dynamic Pedagogies for Engineering Dynamics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kent Ralph Jensen, USAF; Kwangjin Yang, United States Air Force Academy

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Mechanics

), Boresi and Schmidt (2000), Beer and Johnston (2015), Meriam and Kraige(2015), Shames (1996), Bedford and Fowler (2007), Soutas-Little and Inman (1999), Tongue(2009), and Gray, Costanso, and Plesha (2012)) are organized with an almost identical orderingof topics [1]-[9]. This ordering is generally particle kinematics, particle kinetics, rigid bodykinematics, rigid body kinetics, 3-D kinematics and kinetics, and finally vibrations. The currentbroad use of the kinematics-before-kinetics ordering could be due to historical acceptance andfamiliarity (current professors learned in this way), but there is no empirical research to supportthat ordering as preferable.At Rose-Hulman, kinetics principles are introduced in the larger context of

Conference Session

ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University

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Engineering Technology

tool to track and monitorobjects identified with RFID tags in real time within local environment and even globally. Thetracking and monitoring of objects with unique identifiers and transferring the acquired data overa network without human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction is called the Internet ofThings “IoT”. Roselli et al [1] summarizes some of the most important technologies participatingin the implementation of the IoT paradigm. These technologies are: Radio FrequencyIDentification (RFID), Green Electronics (GE), Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) and EnergyHarvesting (EH). Jayavardhana Gubbi et al [3], presented the important role of the RFID systemsin enabling the realization IoT as the next revolutionary technology. Ouyamg et al

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IED Technical Session: Preparing Courses for the Future

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javier Rubio-Herrero, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio

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Industrial Engineering

which this decrease can be of almost 4% and we find that this effect is more felt if a student has performed poorly in a midterm exam, i.e. it targets those to whom this policy is supposed to help. While in terms of equality this policy is usually extended to all the students, we conclude that its performance fails when it comes to assessing its equity. This is due to the effect of the so-called Simpson’s Paradox.Simpson’s Paradox in the literatureAlthough first properly introduced by Edward Simpson when working on contingency tables thatdid not show second-order interactions [1], Simpson’s Paradox (henceforth SP) has been knownand observed for more than a century. In short, this paradox represents the mathematicalphenomenon