Conference Session

Computing Research

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deng Cao, Central State University; Cadance Lowell, Central State University; Augustus Morris, Central State University

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Computing and Information Technology

, CNN is introduced to theundergraduate students in our institution and the students are trained to develop customizedCNN in order to solve given image classification problems. The achieved goals anddiscovered issues are reported and discussed in this work. Overall, the results demonstrateda positive example of integrating modern technology and research into undergraduateclassrooms.1. IntroductionIn recent years, the explosion of Artificial intelligence (AI) has made it one of the mostintriguing research topics in the world. A recent Forbes report indicated that 80% ofenterprises already have some form of AI in production today, and 30% of enterprises areplanning on expanding their AI investments over the next 36 months1. Another recentreport

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Erwin; Jason Borenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Colin Potts, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ellen Zegura, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

endowed chair in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. Her research interests include computer networking, civic data and design, and teaching community engagement. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Undergraduate STEM Students and Community Engagement Activities: Initial Findings from an Assessment of Their Concern for Public Well-Being1IntroductionIn response to findings from the Cech study on the “Culture of Disengagement” atAmerican engineering institutions [1], much unease emerged regarding how futureengineers might not be developing a mindset that places the public’s well-being as aforemost priority. The study indicated that engineering programs negatively impactthe

Conference Session

Studies in Engineering Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicky Wolmarans, University of Cape Town; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

/SRHE series Research into Higher Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Understanding complexity: A model for characterizing a sequence of design projectsDesign courses have always played an important role in the curriculum as preparation forprofessional practice, as far back as the Mann report in 1918 [1], and the Grinter report in1955 [2]. Both reports call for strengthening the fundamental sciences and the need forcomplimentary studies (in communication, teamwork and management). But both argue thatwhile engineering sciences are critical to engineering education they need to be taught for thepurpose of better industrial performance. Both reports recommend the need for more

Conference Session

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

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Marie S. Call, Brigham Young University; Randall Davies, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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International

interestingchallenges for engineers and many other professionals. Globalization is not a passingphenomenon as it continues to impact how interconnected and interdependent we have become.Global competence or a strong interest in becoming globally competent has become adifferentiator in an engineer’s ability to obtain employment, to progress in a career, and toremain viable in the future [1].Engineering and technology graduates must now not only develop strong technical skills butmust also develop their leadership and global agility to remain relevant within their career. As aresult, engineering and technology educators need to identify, develop and provide opportunitiesfor international collaboration and interactions among students throughout the world.In

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Corple, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David H. Torres, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Katharine E. Miller; Megan Kenny Feister, California State University, Channel Islands; Patrice Marie Buzzanell, University of South Florida

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Engineering Ethics

Distinguished Professor and Endowed Chair andDirector of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence. Currently she is working onPurdue NSF ADVANCE institutional change, global & local EPICS design teams, and individual engi-neering ethical development and team ethical climate scales as well as everyday negotiations of ethics indesign through NSF funding as Co-PI. [Email: pmbuzzanell@usf.edu & buzzanel@purdue.edu] c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Understanding Ethical Reasoning in Design Through the Lens of Reflexive PrinciplismIntroductionDespite increasing emphasis on understanding and developing ethical competence amongengineering students [1], [2

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chittaranjan Sahay P.E., University of Hartford; Suhash Ghosh, University of Hartford

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Manufacturing

engineers andquality control professionals. Included case studies can be used to captivate the attention of thestudents (target audience would include industry professionals as well) and route theirinquisitiveness into why they need to think beyond Ra in this era of advanced manufacturing.IntroductionChoice of tool; feed and speed of the tool; machine geometry; and environmental conditions inmachining processes result in the irregularity of machined surface. This irregularity consists ofhigh and low spots machined into a surface by the tool bit. These peaks and valleys can bemeasured and used to define the condition and sometimes the performance of the surface [1]. Intoday’s world, there are more than 100 ways to measure a surface and analyze the

Conference Session

Fostering Business and Professional Skills in the Engineering Classroom

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

thedifferent course writing assignments were characterized as “misconceptions of effectivewriting”, “weak language skills” and “ignorance of professional practice expectations”. Thestudent experiences were also gathered through a survey consisting of questions related to theirlearning process and the expected engineering course outcomes. Lessons learnt from theseengineering design and writing assignments and future direction will be discussed in this paper.       1  IntroductionThe engineer training can be facilitated by integration of communication skills, especially inwritten form to reflect actual practice in the professional environment1, 2. Writing

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Understanding the Experience of Women in Undergraduate Engineering Programs at Public UniversitiesThe rate of degree attainment of women in the field of engineering has remained stagnant with18.4% of all undergraduate engineering degrees awarded to women [1]. Even with consistent,targeted efforts in the last ten years, the number of women receiving engineering degrees hasdecreased slightly. While the rate of completion is well examined, the underlying factors, whichhelp to explain why, have not been fully explored. To understand how women experienceundergraduate engineering, three distinct stages in the educational journey will be examined: inthe second year

Conference Session

Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Stephanie G. Adams, Old Dominion University; Coletta E Johnson Bey, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

immigrants [1]. This demand was also established by the President’s Council Advisory on Scienceand Technology in their Engage to Excel report, which specifically pointed to groups historicallyunderrepresented in STEM as a promising non-immigrant recruitment strategy [2]. At the doctoral level,previous studies have shown that students traditionally underrepresented in engineering, tend to have alonger time to degree and ultimately persist at lower rates than majority students in their pursuit of adoctoral degree [3]. Previous research has suggested that students depart from their doctoral program due to a poorsocialization process [4], [5]. If a student cannot understand how the experiences they face in their doctoralprogram prepare them for

Conference Session

Literature and Research Perspectives on Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Brett Tallman P.E., Montana State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

three of the leadership outcomesexplored in this work: thinking critically and analytically, working effectively with others, andcontinuing leadership after college. These results can be utilized by educators engaged inEngineering Leadership education to tailor their program experiences and better achieve thedesired educational outcomes.IntroductionIn a seminal work in the area of engineering design, Bucciarelli [1] revealed that design is a socialprocess that only exists in a collective sense. In order to lead this social process and ensure thatthe capabilities of an expanded engineering workforce are successfully harnessed, new engineersmust be more than just technical experts: they must also be technical leaders [2, 3]. This needprovides the

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Charter P.E., Oklahoma State University; Bryan Lawrence Hoskins, Oklahoma State University; Samuel B. Montgomery, Oklahoma State University

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Engineering Libraries

standards. Organizations likeUnderwriters Laboratories (UL), the International Code Council (ICC), and National FireProtection Association (NFPA) all support this proposed educational tool. It should be noted that this is not the first effort to educate those about codes andstandards. The various code and standard organizations detailed above all have informationpublicly available on their individual websites. Additionally, NFPA, which this paper addressesthrough the video development and implementation, also has various case studies on theimportance of Standard Development Organizations [1]. The important difference of theseefforts of the codes and standards organizations and those of this project, is putting theinformation in a user

Conference Session

Career Decisions and Faculty Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rohini N. Abhyankar, Arizona State University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

were all important tostudents’ career plans, the type of influence each had tended to differ. In-depth examples ofsocializer influence and their impact on students’ job related decisions are shared in this paper.The results are insightful for researchers, university and industry stakeholders, and students.IntroductionTo support and strengthen a healthy engineering workforce, researchers have worked towardsgaining a holistic understanding of the factors influencing the entry and exit of engineers fromengineering majors and fields. In examining career choice processes both in general and inspecific disciplines, research has tended to focus on how the attributes and characteristics ofindividuals differentiate their choices.1-4 Outcomes from this

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Meredith N. Silberstein, Cornell University; Nelly Andarawis-Puri, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

; Ienjoyed this lab. The survey concluded with an open response question for any other commentsor feedback about the lab. Our hypothesis was that student completing the OE version may findthe lab to be more challenging and therefore more interesting.In addition to the anonymous student feedback, the first exam included a problem specificallyrelated to the lab. That problem is shown in Figure 1. We have found that most studentsunderstand that Young’s modulus describes material stiffness, which is broadly related to theslope of a force-displacement response. The most common mistake students make when firstlearning about Young’s modulus is directly using the slope of a force-displacement plot insteadof finding the slope of the stress-strain plot. We

Conference Session

Two-year College Potpourri

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Dana Hamadeh, Palm Beach State College; Annie Laurie Myers, Broward College; Michael Vitale, East Carolina University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College

inpromoting engineering degrees among Hispanic and low income students also.IntroductionAchieving technological and scientific literacy is critical to ensuring America competitiveness inthe 21st century. We must engage students at all educational levels in order to maintain a broadpipeline of our future engineers and scientist. Recent data by U.S. Department of Education,National Center for Education Statistics (NCEA) shows that Florida is below the nationalaverage of advanced science and engineering degrees awarded as a share of science andengineering degrees conferred [1]. Engineer and computer occupations are expected to add morethan a Million new jobs from 2016 to 2026, and, as a group, they will grow more than twice asfast as the average for all

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University; Hazal Ceyhan, Ankara University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

f ( x ) = 0 , x → −∞ x →∞ lim − f ( x ) = −∞ , lim + f ( x ) = ∞ , x → − 3 x → − 2 Vertical asymptotes at x = − 3 and x = 2 , Horizontal asymptote at y = 0 , f ′( − 2 ) < 0 , f ′ (1 ) < 0 , f ′′( x ) < 0 when x < − 3 , f ′′( x

Conference Session

The BEST InDEED

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Lisa Marie Stabryla, University of Pittsburgh; Leanne M. Gilbertson, University of Pittsburgh

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Design in Engineering Education

quantify the degree of active learning and other interactive practices.The assessment plan consists of a host of methods, including 1) pre, midterm, and post-coursesurveys, 2) an end-of-term focus group, 3) a project presentation with a panel of judges, and 4)midterm and end-of-term student written reflections on their application of the design thinkingprocess. The post-course survey included questions from the StRIP (Student Response toInstructional Practices) survey, a new rigorously-developed survey for measuring students’perspectives on and responses to active learning. Rubrics and measurement matrices from theliterature were adapted to guide assessment of the students’ presentations and design solutions,including the Oral Communications VALUE

Conference Session

COED: Mechanical Engineering-related Topics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter L. Schmidt PE, University of Evansville; Philip Andrew Lax, University Of Evansville

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

results.Effect on student achievement in the course was compared to a realization prior to theimplementation of the project. The work of a student who chose to implement the project usingthe PYTHON computer language is highlighted, with PYTHON code included in the work.IntroductionGreat emphasis has been placed on the importance of teaching students to code to support theneed for computer literacy and to provide infrastructure for the computer based approach toproblem solving made possible by advances in machine capability [1] [2].Few studies have approached this situation from the opposite perspective. Does the process ofcoding a problem in some formalized way help a student to internalize the methodology itselfand facilitate the conceptualization of a

Conference Session

COED: EE Topics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Chih Liu, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Computers in Education

Design (Altera FPGAs and ARM Cortex-A processors)Recently, there has been a growing interest for various teaching approaches for embeddedsystems education. Kumar, et al. [8] taught students how to use the Xilinx Spartan-3E board todevelop a five-a-side soccer game system. Several papers used video games as a teaching tool forembedded system education with FPGAs. One of the earliest papers by Jamieson used a ‘StarTrek’ game framework in the classroom [2]. FPGAs were used in the computer architectureclasses [3]. Use of FPGAs for computer gaming applications has been one of good tools tointroduce students to digital designs [1], [4] – [7]. The Basys-3 FPGAs board has a 12-bit VGAoutput, a USB HID host for mice, keyboard, and memory stick. These

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Mustapha Jamal Makki, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Dena Al-Thani, Hamad bin Khalifa University

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Materials

selected threshold concepts of crystal structures and Miller indices with the aim toimprove student performance and understand their spatial visualization ability in the mixedreality environment. Our preliminary results on spatial visualization ability indicate theeffectiveness of mixed reality tools and highlight their tremendous potential in improvingsuch skills in engineering students.1. Introduction Improving academic performance of the students in science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) fields is a national priority for many countries. STEM educatorsaround the world often rely on abstract theory, but a continuing goal is to provide studentsmore tangible experiences to effectively explain important concepts. Often, new

Conference Session

Design Thinking and Creativity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Elliott Spector, Oklahoma State University; Stan Carroll, Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods

sustained way • It is not a single action, but a set of connected actions activated by a goalUser Stories as a Programming and Design tool for Architecture 1 • It is testable: criteria for successful implementation are established to determine success or failure of the design. Those criteria for success may take the form of constraints (such as egress requirements). • The story does not contain technical details. It is phrased in experiential and qualitative terms. • A story has to be the right size. Too large of a story is called an “epic,” which must be broken down into manageable stories. Too detailed a story is merely a scenario—an image, a single action

Conference Session

Supporting Faculty in Course Development and Pedagogy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlin A. Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

. Ultimately, amore effective course design model will be formally introduced for faculty teaching online tobest support the development of quality online courses at WPI. There are implications for thismodel to be adapted for use at other institutions in the future.IntroductionDistance education enrollments within the higher education sector have shown continuousgrowth for 14 consecutive years [1]. Despite this trend, there is still uncertainty surrounding thequality of online programs that needs to be addressed [2]. Online education has now movedbeyond the early adopters and become more mainstream, which is pushing more faculty tobecome involved with the design and delivery of online courses [3].Ensuring high-quality online course design requires

Conference Session

Research Methods

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Coso Strong, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Courtney S. Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Erin J. McCave, University of Houston

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Educational Research and Methods

TransitionsAbstractThis methods paper describes the integration of critical incident techniques and Schlossberg’sTransition Theory to create “incident timelines” that allow researchers to explore the transitionof early career engineering education researchers into new faculty positions. In this methodspaper, we demonstrate the usefulness of this approach by discussing the systematic developmentof our incident timeline analysis. We illustrate the methodological choices made to: 1) explore adiverse set of transitions into faculty positions, 2) identify critical events that impact thesetransitions, and 3) examine connections between events and strategies over time and acrossfaculty members’ transitions. Explorations of emerging and systematically

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna B. Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Leslie Light, Colorado School of Mines

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Engineering Libraries

the new approach, the authors designed a research project, comparingthe design proposal and final report bibliographies from before implementation of the flippedlesson (fall 2016) to those from after (spring 2017). Bibliographies were evaluated against arubric to determine the type and quality of each citation. Using this data, the team sought toanswer the following two research questions: 1. Does the use of a flipped lesson and team meeting with the librarian positively impact the quality of student citations on the design and final reports? 2. Is there a difference in the quantity and types of resources cited by students before and after implementing the flipped lesson?Literature ReviewFlipped and partially flipped lessons are

Conference Session

Curriculum and the Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa Shraim, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

addition to applying quality tools manually, students also utilized a statisticalsoftware to analyze experimental data.Results show that students were able to take an existing process and make significantimprovements in terms of reducing variation and centering the process using the tools andtechniques learned in class throughout the semester. In their presentations and feedback, teamscommented on how this learning-by-doing experience has helped them see how such tools can beused together.IntroductionTeaching statistics and applied statistical methods can be challenging for both educators andstudents. Students may not be ready for not having sufficient mathematical or statisticalpreparation [1]. As a result, it is not uncommon to have

Conference Session

Active Learning Methods in Action

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Abney, East Carolina University; Mark Angolia, East Carolina University; Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

the Museum of the Marine in Jacksonville, NC and the Eastern Carolina Safety and Health School. She continues to serves on multiple organizations with the University, College, and Department. Dr. Pagliari was selected and completed the BRIDGES Academic Leadership for Women hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill and was recently nominated for the Women of Distinction award at East Carolina University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Using a Paper-Based Supply Chain Game to Enhance Student Learning with Enterprise SoftwareIntroductionOne particular method of educating students on business processes is through the use ofcomputerized simulations [1]. Research

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian M. Wood, Keysight Technologies; Alexander O. Ganago, University of Michigan

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

would help our colleagues who work on coursedevelopment at various levels of Engineering Education. Further details may be provided perrequest.At all levels of learning, Arduino-based projects are multidisciplinary (from programming toelectronics to mechanics and design) and meet ABET Outcomes 3 a, b, c, d, e, g, i.IntroductionArduino is a microcontroller invented for non-engineers (students at an art school in Ivrea, Italy),simple but powerful, immensely popular among hobbyists around the world [1], and widely usedin STEM education [2]. Arduino provides one of the most accessible ways to engineering, frommotor control to programming to wireless communications, etc. If used properly, Arduino mayalso facilitate student learning at deeper levels

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jidong Huang, California State University, Fullerton

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

school science, which may stem from science that is not presented in away that is culturally or developmentally interesting to students (Osborne et al., 2003). To improve STEM interest, students must be 1) motivated to pursue STEM studies; 2) havetime, resources and opportunities to learn and practice STEM skills; and 3) see the connectionsbetween STEM knowledge and the real world so they can envision careers for themselves(Thomasian, 2012). The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST,2010) recommends inspiring students to learn STEM subjects by creating opportunities forinspiration through individual and group experiences outside the classroom. Companies in STEM industries also need employees with backgrounds in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Cioc, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo; Richard A. Springman P.E., University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

importance that life-long learning and intellectual curiosity have on people’slives.Our experience has been largely positive and we plan to expand our capstone project list toinclude more such projects.Project #1: EZ Loader – Fall 2017This project was developed by five students enrolled in the Engineering Technology Department.Two of them graduated with a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), two with amajor in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), and one with a major in EET with MEconcentration. The mechanical engineering majors designed and laid out the EZ Loaderprototype, including developing designs, machining, fabrication, and assembly for the mountingpoints, bevels, housings, the conveyor and the roller assembly. The electrical

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward James Diehl P.E., University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

retain” concepts. This paper describes experiencecreating and using original cartoon characters in teaching Dynamics and Fluid Mechanics.Development of the characters, adapting them for each concept throughout the semesters, andexamples where they are incorporated in the class notes, learning management system, classroomslides and classroom whiteboard work are described. Some student feedback is presented, andfuture research to quantify effectiveness is proposed. Lessons learned and advice for otherinstructors wishing to incorporate cartoons into their lessons is also provided.IntroductionTwo years ago, a colleague described an ASEE article she’d read about using science comics toteach chemistry [1] and suggested the author try doing something

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division - Visualization and Mathematics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt P.E., Lafayette College; Mary Roth P.E., Lafayette College

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

2015, the authors used asimple concept map assignment, given on the first and last day of each section, to evaluatestudent learning in the course [1]. This pilot project compared student learning in two sections ofthe course taught by faculty in the same engineering discipline but with different student learningoutcomes. The authors found the exercise to be a useful way to understand student learning inrelation to the overall and specific student learning outcomes for each of their sections as well asvariations in student learning across the two course sections. The latter proved to be a usefulfoundation for in-depth discussions regarding the different pedagogical approaches used by theauthors. The work led to the development of multiple