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Okan Caglayan; Sreedevi Ande P.E.; Erik Coronado; Max Martinez; Samuel Handowski

week camp that provided service to a low-to-moderatethe first-year freshman and transfer students with a declared income student population in STEM major. The objectivesScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics of the camp were twofold:(STEM) major. The camp participants were from diverse 1. Address students’ academic readiness and self-STEM fields that included engineering, biochemistry, efficacy for a rigorous STEM degree.nuclear medicine science, biology, computer information 2. Strengthen incoming freshman students’ skills insystems, meteorology, and 3-D animation & game design. communication, effective collaboration, and dataThe

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Chaoyi Wang; Michael Frye; Sreerenjini Nair

The Practices of Play and Informal Learning in the miniGEMS STEAM Camp Chaoyi Wang, Dr. Michael Frye, Dr. Sreerenjini Nair Autonomous Vehicle Systems Laboratory, University of the Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, the United States E-mail: chwang2@student.uiwtx.edu Abstract on providing learning and research opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics underrepresented communities.(STEM) play an important role in the educational reform miniGEMS has developed very fast in the past threeand global economy. However, STEM

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Pranav A. Bhounsule; Ahmad Taha; Sebastian Nugruho

girls to IEEE, CSS and their missions and1. Introduction objectives. 2.   Introduce the girls to UTSA in general and to the CollegeThere is significant gender disparity in Science, of Engineering in particular.Engineering, Technology, and Math (STEM) higher 3.   Create an awareness of the need for woman to take oneducation and workforce. Although woman earn 50.3% of STEM careers.science and engineering bachelor’s degrees, only 17.9% 4.   Create hands-on labs to teach controls and robotics.major in computer science, only 19.3% in

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Tariq Khraishi; Kristine Denman

). It also discusses environmental impact ofsame result for an undergraduate digital systems laboratory different energies, the economics of them as well asusing a remote lab approach. Reid (2006) in the Electrical conservation efforts associated with energy use. Since itsand Computer Engineering Technology Department at introduction in the ME curriculum, it’s been a popularIUPUI studied the conversion of two courses (Digital course as it gives the students early-on a moreFundamentals and C++ programming) has gradually comprehensive, or big-picture, view which is lacking fromchanged two courses from a traditional lecture / laboratory most engineering courses. It also provides them with

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Colby Ryan; Alexis Crandall; Mitch Martinez; David Kennedy; Kristian Ecolango; Jay Porter; Joseph Morgan

Space-Based Capstone: Public-Private-Academic Partnership in the Making Colby Ryan, Alexis Crandall, Mitch Martinez, David Kennedy, Kristian Ecolango, Dr. Jay Porter, Dr. Joseph Morgan Texas A&M University – Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Fermier Hall Room 111, 3367 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843-6667, US E-mail: ryan1440@tamu.edu Abstract 1. Introduction The Electronic Systems Engineering Technology 1.1 ESET Program(ESET) Program at Texas A&M University provides a Since 2013, the

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Talal D. Gamadi; Bethany Disque; Marshal Watson; Lloyd Heinze

Effective Student Outcomes Assessment Plan Reform Strong Undergraduate Curriculum Plan Talal D. Gamadi, Bethany Disque, Marshal Watson, and Lloyd Heinze Texas Tech University/ Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering 807 Boston Avenue, Box 43111, Lubbock, Texas, 79409, USA E-mail: talal.gamadi@ttu.edu Abstract  $1 million in undergraduate core and rheology The undergraduate curriculum committee from the Bob laboratories, replacing all undergraduate labL. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas equipment.Tech University has made

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Mia K. Markey; JoÜo Carlos Monteiro; Julie Stewart

Using Twitter to Support Students’ Design Thinking Mia K. Markey1*, João Carlos Monteiro2, Julie Stewart3 1 Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin2 Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC), Porto 3 Faculty Innovation Center, The University of Texas at Austin 107 W. Dean Keeton BME 3.314 C0800, Austin TX 78712 E-mail: mia.markey@utexas.edu Abstract class was hosted at Faculdade de Engenharia da The goal of the short-term study abroad course

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Sreedevi Ande P.E.

The University of Texas at Austin April 4-6, 2018Students also expressed their liking towards the mathematics, engineering and technology: A metaanalysis’,methodology of how the class was taught. Review of Educational Research, p. 50-80 (1999) [3]Lyman, F., ‘Think-Pair-Share: An Expanding Teaching4. Summary Technique’, MAACIE, Cooperative News. (1987) Results indicated that post quiz scores improved for [4] "NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, 300 N.71% of the students and 15% of students’ scores

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Cynthia C. Fry; Steven P. Potter

The Design and Development of a Multi-Disciplinary Project in Embedded Systems Design Cynthia C. Fry, Steven P. Potter Baylor University, School of Engineering & Computer Science, One Bear Place #97141, Waco, Texas 76798-7141 E-mail: cindy_fry@baylor.edu, steven_p_potter@baylor.edu Abstract In today’s automotive industry, as each new vehicle design receives yet another control unit, “software complexity As has been noted over the past ten years, “The wall

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Oziel Rios

An Example of Teaching Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Concepts using 3D Printed Parts Oziel Rios, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Department The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (The Jonsson School) The University of Texas at Dallas 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX, 75080, USA E-mail: oziel.rios@utdallas.edu Abstract to more clearly communicate functional relationships Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is between features in drawings [4

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Raj Desai

Projects for Pallet Recycling in a Solid Modeling Course Raj Desai Midwestern State University, McCoy School of Engineering 3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308, USA E-mail: raj.desai@mwsu.edu Abstract 2. Innovation The main objective of the projects in our solid modeling Project based learning is a good way to introducecourse was to find innovative ways of recycling pallets. innovation in a solid modeling course. Innovation can bePallets are the single largest consumer of hardwood lumber

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Cheng Lin; Yuzhong Shen; Nathan Luetke; Mileta Tomovic

[5] Kuyath, S., Owen, T., Sharer, D., Murphy, D., Kimble,Platform was added to the class. J., and Englebert, M., “Development of an Electrical5.1 Performance Comparison in Summer 2015 – Engineering Technology Education”, ASEE AnnualFigures 7 & 8 Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings,In the performance of LT1, 100% of on-campus students 2003 ASEEreceived an A while 83% of DL students received an A. [6

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Margo Cousins; Brandi DeMont; Laura Suggs; Mia K. Markey

Coordinating Summer Undergraduate Research Programs for Expanding Diversity and Impact: Opportunities and Challenges Margo Cousins*, Brandi DeMont, Laura Suggs, Mia K. Markey The University of Texas at Austin Department of Biomedical Engineering 107 W. Dean Keeton St., Austin, Texas 78712 E-mail: margocousins@utexas.edu *presenting author Introduction 1. Challenges: Variability in Programs’ During summers 2015-2017, we operated a National Goals

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph; Kimberlyn Gray; Marcia Pool

Work-in-Progress: Research Plan for Introducing Problem Solving Skills through Activities to an Introductory Computer Science Course Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Kimberlyn Gray, and Marcia Pool Department of Computer Science, The University of Texas at Austin 2317 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712, USA E-mail: sscw@cs.utexas.edu Department of Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University Institute of Technology 512 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV, 25801, USA E-mail: Kimberlyn.Gray@mail.wvu.edu Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at

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P.L.Stephan Thamban; Dani Fadda P.E.

Review,” Programmed Learning and Educationalwith an interest to understand the question, to setup/solve Technology, Vol. 15, 1978, pp. 207-224them and to understand their misconceptions while working [3] Wankat, P., The Efficetive Efficient Professor:on the problems. Teaching, Scholarship and Service, Allyn and Bacon: In Fig. 5 we see the response of students to the Boston, MA, 2002.question that asked them if they benefitted from such an [4] Prince, M., “How to Engineer Engineering Education”,exercise even if they did not successfully solve the Workshop at Bucknell University, Jul 19-21, 2017assignment. About 89% agreed that they benefitted by [5

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Julio Alonso; Jesus Vargas; Daniel Li; Abraham Elizarraras; Tony Hoang; Khanh Vu; J. Patterson; Mohammad Palwala; Marco Maldonado; Masaki Isago; Mark Aranda; Lan Trinh; Tu Huynh; Tie Nguyen; Bao Ly; Jiao Huang; Heidar Malki; Xiaojing Yuan

Beyond First/Last Mile Active Transportation – BikeShare@UH Julio Alonso, Jesus Vargas, Daniel Li1, Abraham Elizarraras, Tony Hoang, Khanh Vu, J. Patterson, Mohammad Palwala, Marco Maldonado, Masaki Isago, Mark Aranda, Lan Trinh, Tu Huynh, Tie Nguyen, Bao Ly, Jiao Huang2, Heidar Malki, Xiaojing Yuan Succeed in Engineering Technology Scholars (SETS) University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204, USA xyuan@uh.edu 1. TAMS program, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203 2. University of Texas – Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080 xyuan@uh.edu Abstract

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Zachary Hall; Gary Baxter; Neil X. Dong; Shih-Feng Chou

Prevention Strategies of Traumatic Brain Injury in Football Players Zachary Hall1§, Gary Baxter2, Neil X. Dong3, and Shih-Feng Chou1† 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Tyler 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX, 75799, USA 2 Project Rose Research Institute for Sports Science 1814 Roseland Blvd #100, Tyler, TX, 75701, USA 3 Department of Health and

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph; Kimberlyn Gray

Fun and Interactive Activities for an Introductory Computer Science Course of 200 Students Stephany Coffman-Wolph and Kimberlyn Gray The University of Texas at Austin 2317 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712, USA E-mail: sscw@cs.utexas.edu West Virginia University Institute of Technology 512 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV, 25801, USA E-mail: Kimberlyn.Gray@mail.wvu.edu Abstract Teaching lectures with hundreds of students