Conference Session

Global and Intercultural Competency

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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International

courses for engineering students and leads study-abroad trips for students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Integration of Global Competencies in the Engineering CurriculumKeywords: curriculum, study abroad, globalIntroductionThe need for developing global competency in engineering students has received considerableattention over the past several years and a number of high-profile reports [1] [2] have highlightedthis need. A variety of programs have emerged to address this need ranging from namedprograms like Purdue’s Global Engineering Programs [3], college programs focused on theEngineering Grand Challenges (see for example [4]), at least one “global competence certificate”program [5

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Practice II: Curricular Innovations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Stefanek, Purdue University Northwest; Niranjan Hemant Desai, Purdue University Northwest

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Educational Research and Methods

: Alan H. Yorkdale Memorial Award, 2014. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Integration of Research Topics into Undergraduate Information Technology Courses and ProjectsIntroductionUndergraduate information technology, computer science and software engineering courses oftenrequire that software projects be completed in courses that allow students to gain experienceworking on real-world-like problems. Senior technology projects (Capstone projects) requirestudents to work on real-world projects that may require collaborating with companies. Research[1], [2], [3] has shown the advantages of using real-world-like projects in courses. Courseprojects, however, can also

Conference Session

Developing Teaching and Mentoring Skills

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyun Hannah Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; A. Mattox Beckman Jr., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lucas Anderson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew D. Goodman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois; Nicole Johnson-Glauch

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

self-efficacy and GTA perceptions of whether teaching skills transfer to otherprofessional contexts.IntroductionThe majority of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) do not have prior teaching experience whenthey start their appointments. Although workshops offered by a campus-level teaching center area quick and efficient way to introduce new GTAs to their roles, follow-up programs are needed tofurther develop their teaching effectiveness and to train them properly in the specific teachingrequirements of their disciplines. Santhanam and Codner reported benefits to tailoring GTAtraining for particular academic disciplines. 1 Further, Nicklow et al. described some specificbenefits to discipline-specific GTA training for a Civil Engineering

Conference Session

Postcard Session: Experiential Learning as a High-Impact Student Experience

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University; Aaron R. Hawkins, Brigham Young University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

. The key features of theprogram are (1) a single point of entry, (2) long-term and authentic research experiences, (3)participation in a broader impact project, and (4) personal mentoring between students andfaculty. Since its inception in 2003, the program has had 251 total student participants that havepublished 225 peer reviewed publications and 75% have continued on to graduate school.1. IntroductionA recent report analyzed what made students view their undergraduate education as being worththe cost [1]. The three largest factors were the following: • “My professor cared about me as a person.” • “I had a mentor who encouraged me to pursue my goals and dreams.” • “I had at least one professor who made me excited about learning.”All

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Lynn Hrivnak, Ohio State University; Sheena Nastasia Marston, Dynotec Inc; Lisa E. Burris, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan Dr.Eng., Ohio State University

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Construction Engineering

skill proficiency.Introduction In 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed to address safety complianceresponsibilities of employers and employees. The Act “requires employers to provide aworkplace free from recognizable hazards” and requires workers to “obey all safety regulations”[1]. Within this Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed to beheld responsible for worker safety and health protection through setting and enforcing standardsand regulations through training and education. The standards and regulations are minimumrequirements and can be found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926[2]. The excerpts provided below specifically relate to OSHA topics of

Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony E. Felder, University of Illinois, Chicago; Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago; Susan Stirling, University of Illinois at Chicago; Kimberlee M Wilkens, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

are many variations of this cycle,design always begins with identifying user needs. However, while engineers are familiar withthe technical aspects of the engineering design cycle, they historically lack experience in needsidentification. This disconnect often results in designs which do not address the true needs ofusers [1]-[9]. Thus, it is imperative for engineers to be educated in both the technical aspects ofdesign and in needs identification. One method of identifying these needs is user-centereddesign. User-centered design (also referred to as human factors engineering or human-centereddesign) is a methodical approach to design and has been used extensively in the healthcareindustry [1]-[11]. The goal of this methodology is to design

Conference Session

Understanding Student Development in Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; Steven Patrick Potter

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Design in Engineering Education

Computer Engineering curricula and the ComputerScience curricula are filled to overflowing with required courses as well as upper-level technicalelectives to provide opportunities to explore the application of students’ knowledge in depth inparticular fields. How then do we develop an Embedded Systems course that provides thisholistic design in the limited amount of time afforded by a quarter or semester course? Oneapproach that has been tested in Baylor University’s School of Engineering & Computer Science(ECS) is the integration of the Embedded Systems Design course taught in Electrical andComputer Engineering, with the Embedded Systems course taught in Computer Science. [1]This paper will document the original courses and their prerequisite

Conference Session

Capstone Projects in Manufacturing

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Joshua Seymour Leibowitz; Jon Armstrong; Nathan Laage, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

filament diameters by alteringfilament tension so that no nozzle changes are required. It has a robust design quality and includes ULcertified safety features such as a main power cut-off switch and a cover for the shredder opening.However, this machine is priced at $900 which is over the target market price of $700. The shredder isalso manually operated which may pose an issue in our proposed classroom setting with younger studentsnot being able to produce enough force to grind the plastic. A summary sheet for the previouslymentioned competitor equipment can be seen in Table 1. Table 1 - A comprehensive overview of the competitor machinesDesign Limitations and ScopeThe purpose of this senior design project is to develop a

Conference Session

Professional Development for Teachers

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah E. Lopez, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

relatively low confidence in engineering content,but a widespread desire for professional development in this area.IntroductionThough students have been studying and learning engineering for centuries, this has traditionallybeen limited to education at the university level. However, more recently there has been a push toincorporate engineering design processes and content in K-12 educational environments.In 2010, the National Academy of Engineering released Standards for K-12 EngineeringEducation? [1] which discusses how standards for engineering education would be mosteffectively introduced into a K-12 setting. The authors concluded that engineering standardswould be best if incorporated into standards for common related fields, such as math and

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samson Pepe Goodrich, East Carolina University; Teresa Ryan, East Carolina University; Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University; Patrick F. O'Malley, Benedictine College

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Engineering Ethics

rate each scenario on a scaleranging from “serious violation” to “no violation”. Each scenario was meant to present varyingshades of ethical gray area among what behaviors are considered academic violations. The firstyear’s results generally indicated that faculty members perceived academic integrity violations asmore severe than students did. Among the students, freshmen rated the academic integrityviolations as somewhat more severe than upperclassmen, indicating a shift in student perceptionfrom the first year of college to the last year of college [1]. The goals of the second year ofresearch were to compare the results of three institutions: one public university and two religiousprivate institutions, one of which has a formal honor code

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Pringle, Vantage College, University of British Columbia; Gabriel Potvin, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, both international and domestic,attach relatively little importance to their development, and adopt a mentality that language is forthe humanities disciplines, and thus irrelevant to their training [1] [2]. Since technicalcommunication is most often only covered in one or two dedicated courses or modules that aregenerally independent of core engineering curricula, and that the focus is placed on technicalengineering concepts in other courses, there is usually very little extrinsic incentive for studentsto develop and sustain communication skills as they progress through their studies. Vantage College (VC) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) was established in 2014to offer innovative specialized first-year programs that fully

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

program leaders observed that students gained a greatdeal, in particular learning to accept the differences from their own beliefs and values found inpeople of different cultures, races, and habits.IntroductionAt universities throughout the United States and in developed countries throughout the world,global experiences are recognized as having a positive benefit on students [1]. These students willbe working and interacting more globally than any other generation before them. Therefore, moreand more programs throughout higher education are incorporating a global requirement or aspectinto their programs. Studies have been published on the effects of global experience on students [2-4], although none was found to focus on engineering technology

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Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Kay White, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Rovani Sigamoney, UNESCO

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International

in STEM initiatives throughout the US and in Latin America. She is Vice President of Initiatives for the Latin and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), and co-leads the ”Women in STEM” initiatives for the organization. As a former professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her engineering and speech science research covered topics of accessibility. Her current research in Maryland looks at intersections of social science theories, STEM equity, and physics. She was a ”Cover Girl” for O’Reilly Media’s ”Women in Data” issue in 2015, a finalist for the 2015 Global Engineering Deans Council/Airbus Diversity Award, Sci Chic/Medium.com 35 ”Women STEM on Social Media Stars” (July 1, 2016), and

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bettina Jeanine Casad, University of Missouri, St. Louis; Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Natalie Mladenov, San Diego State University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

research experience would increase students’ (1a) academic self-efficacy, (1b)research skills, (1c) research confidence, (1d) including confidence in leading and working witha team, and (1e) education and (1f) career intentions to pursue engineering. In addition, it washypothesized that the research experience would provide students with (2a) greater culturalawareness, (2b) global perspectives of water reuse challenges, and (2c) promote increasedinterest in pursuing an engineering career that can have a global impact.Methodology(1)ParticipantsBetween 2015 and 2017, a total of 14 students participated in the research experience. Allparticipants were recruited from two public, Hispanic Serving comprehensive state universitiesin southern California

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Graduate Recruitment and Retention

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andres Alejandro Herrera, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Richard Ham, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

with evaluating the relationships among differentvariables in the recruiting process. It is hypothesized that the analysis will reveal possible areasof improvements through the recruiting funnel that may lead to an increase in the retention of thestudent from application to matriculation. Once these relationships are established and evaluated,a set of recommendations will be given to increase international recruitment, improve theallocation of resources and boost features of the program that are appealing to prospectivestudents.1. IntroductionThe Master of Science in Operations Management (OMGT) is a 30 credit-hour programcontained within the Industrial Engineering department at the University of Arkansas. Theprogram was created in 1974 “to

Conference Session

Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Friesel, Technical University of Denmark

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International

University in USA, and Fontys Mechanical Department,University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The projects students worked on werethree very different projects:1. “Real-world” engineering project provided by an international company with branches in Denmark and in USA, involving a company advisor as a supervisor for students and university supervisors.2. Project stated by School of Aviation, Purdue, concerning modernization, digitalization and visualization of an aircraft engine test.3. Innovation project formulated by students, which has as a goal to develop a new product with potential to start a company for production of this product.All projects were founded by respective universities, but in the future, we will apply for

Conference Session

Why Can't We Get Faculty and Students to Go Abroad?

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

José Carlos Quadrado P.E., ISEP-Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto

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International

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly J. Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ruby Mendenhall, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kathryn B.H. Clancy, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Princess Imoukhuede, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Jennifer G. Cromley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

as an explanation for the loss of women from STEM. The“chilly climate” is defined as women in the male dominated STEM fields feeling unwelcome 1 2 3or people of color experiencing a diminished sense of belonging within engineering profession 456 based upon daily social interactions that threaten the identity of females in STEM 7, men inSTEM settings who treat women in subtle sexist ways 8. However, interactions that allow the“chilly climate” to persist have yet to be characterized. This lack of understanding can inhibit theprofessional engineering identity construction of women. Additionally, postsecondary educationresearch typically focuses on a single identity dimension such as gender 9, which ultimatelyexcludes assessment or

Conference Session

Motivation, Attitudes, and Beliefs

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio, Yale University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

growth following the lessons. Most students did not change their level ofinterest or self-efficacy after the lessons, and we observed mixed results among those that did:some students increased and a similar number decreased in engineering perceptions. We examinethe number of students with changing self-efficacy and interest and draw conclusions aboutcurriculum revisions.IntroductionAccording to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), womenremain underrepresented in the science and engineering workforce [1], despite the breadth ofattention STEM demographics have received in the past several decades. Furthermore, femalesworking in the STEM disciplines are largely concentrated towards the social sciences andbiological

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Alberto Acuna, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Joseph E Michaelis, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Joshua Daniel Roth, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Joseph Towles, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

to increase their level ofengagement.Accordingly, there were two primary goals of this study. The first goal was to determine whethera partially new set of biomechanics-based activities were similarly impactful as a different set ofactivities used in a previous study. This goal would in fact test whether activity type (i.e.,biomechanical) or the actual activities themselves were impactful. The second goal was toinvestigate the impact of an intervention targeted at increasing interest in low-interest girls at acollege-wide engineering outreach event.   1  MethodsProtocolWe surveyed (Fig. 1)students attending anengineering outreach eventbefore

Conference Session

Active Learning in BME, Session I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judy L. Cezeaux, Western New England University; Thomas K. Keyser, Western New England University

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Biomedical Engineering

coverage of the lecture material.Results indicate that student attitudes are mixed about the active learning strategies, withstudents favoring the group discussions over the ranking of the learning objectives. Whenaccounting for the academic credentials of the students prior to taking the course, theseinterventions did not appear to increase or decrease academic performance as a whole fromprevious offerings of the course.IntroductionActive learning has been shown to improve retention of material across a wide variety ofdisciplines [1]. The use of active learning strategies in engineering courses continues to be apopular topic in education literature [2]. A review of active learning strategies relevant toengineering educators demonstrated that

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing Students for the Future

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Olson, University of San Diego; Andrés Esteban Acero, Universidad de los Andes

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

Carnegie Foundation [1], and we are a member of Ashoka's ChangemakerCampus Consortium [2]. From their first days on campus, students are told that they have thepotential to be changemakers who make the world better.Electrical engineering began in 1987, industrial engineering was added in 1996, and mechanicalengineering was added in 2003. In 2013 the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering wasestablished. A general engineering program was created in 2016. A unique characteristic of allengineering degree programs is that they include the same liberal arts core required of allundergraduates. This results in 147 semester-unit engineering curricula that culminates in a dualBachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts degree. Computer science is also housed in SMSE

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brett Batson, Trine University

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Mechanical Engineering

Effect on Academic PerformanceAbstractDue to a perceived lack of academic preparation provided by U.S. high schools, an interest inteaching students about metacognition has been developing among educators at the college level.Metacognition is an individual’s awareness of his or her own learning and thinking processes.Directed to learners, it has been described as thinking about your own thinking [1]. Importantly,metacognition is personalized. It is not how everyone thinks or learns.In the literature generated by those interested in providing metacognition intervention, significantthrust has been aimed toward first semester freshmen [1]. That approach seems appropriate,given that strategies learned early may aid students throughout their academic

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University; Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University

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Engineering Technology

highlypositive. In addition, the survey indicated that these laboratories helped the students acquire abetter understanding of engineering field, and to raise their interests in engineering programs.The developed laboratories, implementation methods, and assessment results, including studentfeedback and responses, are presented and discussed.IntroductionProject-based engineering laboratories have been widely accepted as more effective tools inimproving student engagement, learning experience, and understanding of the course materials[1-3] compared to laboratories with predefined experiments that do not motivate all students andoften result in missed learning opportunity [4]. Open-ended design experience has also beenshown to significantly improve

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Sanjeevi Chitikeshi; Isaac L. Flory IV, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

inconsonance with their individual strengths and preferences.1. IntroductionThe term Mechatronics was the first time introduced in 1969 by a Japanese electrical engineer ina Yaskawa company1. After Yaskawa released all trademark rights in 1982, the term becamewidely used all over the world. Mechatronics technology is used to define the development ofproducts and manufacturing processes, and very often is considered similar to robotics orelectromechanical systems technology. There are multiple definitions of mechatronics introducedby various engineering communities. One of them is proposed by the International Federation ofthe Theory of Machines and Mechanism (IFTMM): “Mechatronics is the synergisticcombination of precision mechanical engineering

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

feedback give evidence that using this activity is appropriate as aninstructional tool at the first-year level where a heat transfer introduction is desired.1. IntroductionMechanical Engineering Freshman II is an introductory class offered to first-year students whohave declared a mechanical engineering major. The goal of the introductory course (as a whole)is to help students learn concepts in mechanical design, forces and stresses, engineeringmaterials, motion and power transmission, and thermal and energy systems. The course hasseveral different activities, one of which is described in this paper. The goal of this particularactivity is to cover the heat transfer portion of the introductory class.Activities are often used to help clarify

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Environmental Engineering

forcingstudents to answer questions during discussion”). Other students responded positively to thecourse content (i.e., “I learned a lot of practical environmental health information that I plan touse in practice”). Future work should: 1) follow-up with students to identify the value of thecourse in their professional practice after graduation; 2) assess changes in student attitudes andbeliefs from before and after the course; and 3) replicate the course at other institutions toevaluate the effectiveness of the course content and delivery approach independent of thepersonality of the instructor and with a variety of student types.IntroductionThe field today known as “environmental engineering” emerged formally with the creation oftwo organizations

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Engineering Education Graduate Research Consortium (EEGRC) Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Anna Danielle Newley; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada Las Vegas

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Student

/blog/2015/11/10/ zoombinis-take-your-students-on-an-epic-journ ey-of-fun-and-logic Figure 1. CT Aspects Retrieved from Newley et al.,(2018)

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swetha Nittala, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shiloh James Howland, Brigham Young University; Dayoung Kim, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Katz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Ethics

select results from an NSF-funded project aiming to address some of thesegaps in the literature. This longitudinal study was conducted across four universities and focusedon the ethical development of undergraduate engineering students. Preliminary analysis ofinterviews from the first phase of this study identified a number of major themes in the data set,two of which are important to highlight here: 1) influences on students’ ethical perspectives (e.g.,academic curricular, extracurricular activities, family, etc.) and 2) learned outcomes, defined asinsights, learning, or realizations related to ethics, morality, and values. Deeper investigation ofthe relationship between specific influences and students’ insights related to ethics can provide

Conference Session

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University; Naeun Cheon, University of Washington; Elba Camila Moise, University of Washington; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

, particularly women and people of color, enter engineering at lower ratesand leave at substantially higher rates [1]-[3]. Several studies found that perceptions of anunwelcoming institutional climate can be detrimental to students’ sense of belonging andpersistence [3], [4]-[7]. Researchers have referred to this as the “chilly climate” [8]-[9] or“climate of intimidation” [10] members of these groups encounter in engineering. In the broaderundergraduate population, individual perceptions of the campus climate, including interactionswith peers, have been related to persistence [11]-[14]. More research is needed to understand thefactors that contribute to students’ perceptions of unwelcoming campus and/or disciplinaryclimates, particularly as those