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ASEE TUESDAY PLENARY FEATURING BEST PAPERS & INDUSTRY DAY SPEAKER Sponsored by University of South Florida & University of Maryland

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abisola Coretta Kusimo, Stanford University ; Marissa Elena Thompson, Stanford University ; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Member Council

measures of engineering task self-efficacy (ETSE), followed by their female counterparts. These results add evidence to theassertion that women often possess lower self-efficacy compared to their male peers [16-20],with concrete professional implications. Awareness of these results is important for engineeringeducators and administrators when interacting with diverse students in the classroom, inmentoring scenarios, and in planning support activities. Drawing from Bandura’s sources of self-efficacy [4], engineering educators can be intentional about designing mastery experiences,providing explicit social encouragement, and creating environments that foster a positiveinterpretation of somatic and emotional responses, particularly for URM and women

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Engineering Design for Elementary Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John C. Oliva, Corteva Agriscience; Diane Spence

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

creates things [6]. With such a lack ofbasic understanding then, it is not difficult to imagine why so few students start down roads thatwould lead them toward careers within engineering disciplines. Furthermore, other sciencessuch as biology, chemistry, and physics are taught as subjects in elementary through high schoolwhereas engineering traditionally is not [3]. This only erodes engineering’s pull even more.Survey of StudentsFollowing up on the research noted above, it was decided to evaluate the specific population ofstudents at the school being studied in these outreach efforts. The results of this survey havefurther informed the introductory engineering activities planned for the students. In the fall of2017, a brief survey was completed

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Engineering Professional Development using Robotics Activities

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhidipta Mallik, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Sheila Borges Rajguru, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education

called the business model canvas (BMC). By revealing thecritical interactions between the organization’s resources, activities, and partners, the BMC toolaids in designing, analyzing, planning, and inventing new business models. With the aid of anorganization’s BMC, a single graphic representation, one can readily gain an understanding of theunderlying business, including its relationships, infrastructure, strategies, etc., be it a start-upentrepreneur or the most senior executive. Many existing canvas tools entail complex associationsamong its various elements and are thus more suitable for veteran entrepreneurs and advanceddesigners [23],[24]. To address the need for canvas tools for novice learners, recently [9] designedand developed a

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ET Curriculum & Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Ahmad, Louisiana Community and Technical College System-MEPOL

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Engineering Technology

University of Central Florida. Dr. Ahmad has diverse expertise in human-computer interaction, quality engineering, and simulating man- ufacturing systems. Ali worked on projects related to transfer of training, user-centered design, process improvement, and virtual environments. Dr. Ahmad is a Certified Simulation Analyst and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Use of Minitab Statistical Analysis Software in Engineering TechnologyAbstractThe Engineering Technology curriculum provides wide spread knowledge in problem solving,management of resources, and process planning. Statistical decision-making is a key skillrequired by Engineering Technologists, and

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Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 10

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Melissa G. Kuhn, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

activities of the ambassador organization.Twelve of the eighteen program leaders cited leadership skill development as a major benefit toambassadors. In these programs, students take on a variety of leadership positions, includingcommittee leadership or other self-governance positions, as well as acting as the point of contactfor various avenues of activity including precollege visit or tour planning. Program leadersrelayed that the outcomes of leadership experience included confidence, interpersonalcommunication, problem-solving skills, and the development of professional identity.Sub-theme: Civic and community engagement. Three program leaders explicitly mentionedthat the opportunity to participate in the outreach program promoted students

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Biomedical Division Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Paul Licato, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering

professionaltopics course in the fall quarter of the junior year, in which students are given three detailedpresentations on the topic by faculty and industry experts. The students are then expected toincorporate standards appropriately in their four-quarter capstone design projects, which beginsin the spring quarter of junior year.Study Plan and Preliminary ResultsThe teaching module providing an immersive experience with medical device standards was firstincorporated into the introductory biomedical engineering course in our curriculum in the fall2018 quarter. A total of 61 students enrolled in the course across three sections taught by twoinstructors. All student groups successfully produced a 3-D printed prototype. The quality andsophistication of the

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Work-In-Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell William Buccalo, Bucknell University; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

for engineers’ careers that are not taught in core technical curricula.As the course has developed over its four years as part of the curriculum, there has grown to be adiverse population of students who have previously taken the course and still attend theuniversity. This presents an opportunity to compare the communication skills of students whotook the technical communications course with those who did not. We plan to study students’habits while writing technical reports by analyzing their process of writing and their finalproduct, and from there draw conclusions about their communication skills. We hypothesize thata dedicated technical communications course is effective at developing communications skillsamong engineering students, and

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Innovative Course Structures and Learning Environments

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Helmke, University of Virginia

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Biomedical Engineering

extrinsic goal orientation, task value), expectancy (controlbeliefs about learning, self-efficacy), and affect (test anxiety). The learning strategies sectionmeasures cognitive (rehearsal, elaboration, organization, critical thinking), metacognitive(planning, monitoring, regulating), and resource management (time and studying environment,effort management, peer learning, help-seeking) strategies. Students responded to individualitems on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from “not at all true of me” (1 point) to “very true of me”(7 points). The scale score was computed by computing the mean of the items making up thescale. Some items were negatively worded, so scores were reversed before computing the meanscore for the scale.General Self-Efficacy (GSE

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Best In DEED

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert P. Loweth, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Kathleen H. Sienko, University of Michigan; Amy Hortop, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

theirprototype but were not always intentional in how they planned or conducted their interactions.These three perspectives point to specific gaps in student knowledge related to user interactionsthat future design pedagogy might target to help students elicit requirements and solicit designfeedback from users more effectively.1. IntroductionThose who have a relationship of use with design solutions – defined as “users” – play animportant role in engineering design projects [1]. The use of any technology is defined by thosewho use that technology [2]–[7], and user acceptance strongly influences which technologiesbecome widely adopted [7]–[10]. Designers may interact with users for a number of reasons,such as to elicit user requirements or to solicit

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Creating Impactful Learning Experiences for Engineering Leaders

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Michael Aucoin, Leading Edge Management, LLC; Dennis Arthur Conners

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Engineering Leadership Development

how to identify and develop causal loops, I think I will find endless applications for their use.” • “This course challenged how I view organizations, particularly as it relates to assumptions and systems thinking. Great course. Tough course.” • “Really interesting content around Systems Thinking. This is a skill which I am going to make an effort to integrate into my practice of leadership over the next few weeks and months. I realize it is something I will have to practice developing, and I am going to try to do just that to make it a habit.” • “This course honestly could be offered in all degree plans because it's so significant to how we connect with other people.” • “The systems

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The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

these skills in a specific context. By applying teamwork and leadership skills in thesolution of civil engineering problems, civil engineers must then establish goals, plan tasks, andmeet objectives, thereby achieving the ABET General Criterion 3(5). The greatest gap, althoughstill considered minor, exists between the CEBOK3 and the CEPC. The CEPC only requirescivil engineers to explain the basic concepts of leadership, which is cognitively below the abilityto apply leadership, and does not include diversity and inclusion. The CEBOK3 also includesthe affective domain, which requires the civil engineer to demonstrate the skills to internalize orvalue the human experience. The authors’ opinion is that although important in a civilengineer’s

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ERM Technical Session 2: The Study of Identity in Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech; Ashish Agrawal, University of Cape Town; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Tech; Kevin Krost, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

they will be exposed to and how this will shape their future career goals whileothers are content with just exploring the discipline until they make concrete decisions aboutwhere they will end up. Conversely, we have some students who are not able to articulate muchin this regard, and others who already have substantial identification with the disciplines.However, this discussion is very preliminary. Future research plans include continued analysis ofinterviews to explore what differences or similarities exist between students at our twoinstitutions and among the six programs of study. One key area of focus will be furtherexploration of participants’ familial background, first generation, socioeconomic status andcareer intentions as

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Manufacturing Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liesl Klein, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Greg J Strimel, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

items being planned and created in the 2 2 drawing. Other There are elements of creation in the drawing. 8 8Figure 2. The themes identified in the K-2 Draw-A-Manufacturer test results. The inner circleindicates if the theme was found in the pre or posttest, the middle circle refers to a main theme,and the outer-most circle refers to a sub-theme. The size of each section indicates the frequencyof that theme among all drawings within this data set.Figure 3. The themes identified in the 3-8 Draw-A-Manufacturer test results. The inner circleindicates if the theme was found in the pre or posttest, the middle circle refers to a main theme,and the outer-most circle refers

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Engineering Design Process Activities with Secondary Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew J. Traum, Engineer Inc.; Sharon Liz Karackattu, Oak Hall School

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Pre-College Engineering Education

(EIL) Rubric to evaluate whether existing sciencelesson plans available in online archival banks contained engineering concepts and problem-solving approaches. They argued that science teachers may not be equipped to identify or carryout engineering-based curricula on their own given lack of engineering exposure. So, the EILRubric provides teachers with a lesson assessment tool to evaluate the strengths and missedopportunities for teaching engineering in existing lessons [11].MethodsPedagogical FoundationBorrowing from Foster and from Peterman, et al. the idea to deliberately insert engineeringthinking into required high school science courses, a pedagogical and experiential foundation isneeded. We draw upon the Energy Engineering Laboratory

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2 - Design & Manufacturing Topics

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guthrie J. Boleneus, Eastern Washington University; Shannon M. Kellam; Jacob Stewart; Robert E. Gerlick, Eastern Washington University; B. Matthew Michaelis, Eastern Washington University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

inmany industries and a valuable skill for an engineer to possess.Integrating engineering learning into projects that benefit the community is rewarding on manylevels. Recipients get access to things that didn’t yet exist or they can’t afford while studentsdevelop new skills and gain valuable, resume building, experience. Further, students get realwork experience working with “clients” while wrestling with balancing function, durability,fabrication time, cost, scheduling, planning, communication, ergonomics, user experience, etc.Finally, service learning projects build and reinforce strong relationships between educators,their administration, and their communities. From our experience, ideal service projects are onesthat benefit the community or

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beata Johnson, Purdue University; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Underrepresented Minority Engineering Students’ Professional Experiences with Cooperative Education: Perceived Benefits, Drawbacks, and Pathways to ParticipationAbstractThis study examines underrepresented minority students’ perceptions of cooperative educationprograms (co-ops), and how these perceptions (and other influences) are related to students’decisions about whether to participate in co-ops. This study also examines current co-opstudents’ experiences, including identified benefits and drawbacks of co-op participation. EightAfrican

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The Best of First Year Programs: Best Paper Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado Boulder; Kenneth M. Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

practice forcore courses in the College of Engineering at CU Boulder. After they were enrolled, studentswere sent a message from the course instructor explaining why they were enrolled in the pilotEngineering Math course and the expected benefits of completing the course. The tone of themessaging was especially important for several reasons: the course was not included in anyengineering degree planning flowcharts, was not a required course for any engineering major,and required that students take Engineering Math in addition to Pre-Calculus their first semester.1 Of note, 10 years ago, CU Boulder’s engineering college did not offer a Pre-Calculus course. Studentswho were not deemed ready for Calc 1 were simply denied entrance into the college. Yet

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Student Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garrett Thomas Burrows, University of Wyoming; Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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Student

camps started.ResultsOnly two researchers received the opportunity to participate in this program, and unfortunately,this left us with an objectively small sample size. Other engineering students were spoken to in apublic setting, both former and current, on the potential benefits of the program.Both participants reported using skills learned during the program during their followingsemester at the university: Their 50 hours of coding experience was used to help sort data andconstruct graphs for classes. Their CAD experience came into play when they were able tomodel problems in an online space to assist in solving them. Their project oriented mind set gavethem an edge with planning and completing all assignments and projects on time

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ERM Technical Session 10: Understanding Student Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Behzad Beigpourian, Purdue University; Frank Luchini; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #25418Psychological Safety as an Effective Measurement in Engineering ClassroomsMr. Behzad Beigpourian, Purdue University Behzad Beigpourian is a Ph.D. student and Research Assistant in Engineering Education at Purdue Uni- versity. He earned his master’s in Structural Engineering from Shahid Chamran University in Iran, and his bachelor’s in Civil Technical Teacher from Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University in Iran, Tehran. He has been official Technical Teacher at Ministry of Education in Iran from 2007 to 2018, and received many certificate in education such as Educational Planning, Developing Research Report

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Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia

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Manufacturing

produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts 5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 6. An ability to develop and

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Active & Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guodong Wang, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Yanxiao Zhao, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Electrical and Computer

GI cooperative learning modelemphasizes learning to solve problems and encourage students' involvement [3], which is appliedto our computer networking class. Specifically, students are divided into groups and get involvedin the planning phase of learning from the beginning, which includes selections of topic andapproaches to conducting their investigation. After selecting a topic or project, students completeit via active-study, e.g., reading textbooks, searching for technical papers, programming, troubleshooting, evaluation, etc.The significance of project-oriented cooperative learning strategy has been explored in electricalpower systems classes [4] [5], but it has not reported any project-oriented instructions in computernetworking. In

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

California, San Diego as postdoctoral fellow in the area of bioacoustics. He teaches dynamics, machine design, numerical methods and finite element methods. He has worked for the automotive industry in drafting, manufacturing, testing (internal combus- tion engines—power, torque and exhaust emissions, vibration fatigue, thermo-shock, tensile tests, etc.), simulations (finite element method), and as a project manager (planning and installation of new testing facilities). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Design and validation of a bracket using laser scanner, topology optimization and a 3D printerIntroductionLaser scanners, topology optimization

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gordon P. Smith, Western Kentucky University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

). Figure 9. Exhaust Plume Temperature Development, scaled to centerline value Figure 10. Exhaust Plume Temperature Development at z=0 as a function of scaled radiusKey behavioral observations further include:  The scaled plot emphasizes the discrepancies observed in the raw data shown before, making them easier to identify  The temperature structure is fairly stable, suggesting largely laminar flow.4.0 Planned Laboratory ExercisesWith the qualitative and broadly quantified understanding of the furnace performance, manyinteresting questions and opportunities arise for student laboratory explorations. At this time, theplanned activities (depending on future funding and available students for development) include:  Schlieren

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ERM Technical Session 7: Learning and Research in Makerspaces

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan Torralba, University of Miami; Rob Rouse, Southern Methodist University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

time working independently andtaking the lead on various projects such as cutting the pieces for the cabinets and askingLaura and Tara to assist her by holding the large pieces of wood. During these days,Jane demonstrated her increasing confidence by using a variety of power tools she hadpreviously not used alone (e.g., power drill and circular saw), and by making criticaldecisions vis-à-vis the plans for designing and constructing parts for the new cabinets.During the second half of the third day, Mark had to leave the team to work on a projectoutside the SIL. Mark’s absence became an opportunity for Jane to engage in the team’stasks in a different manner. For example, when the Systems Team decided to change thelocation of the air compressor

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ERM Technical Session 10: Understanding Student Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Candice Bolding, Clemson University; Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Catherine Mcgough Spence, Clemson University; Joseph Murphy, Clemson University; Rachel Lanning, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

idea generation as well asconvergent implementation planning (Kurtzberg, 2005; Kolmos and Holgaard, 2010). However, alongsideincreases in creativity, diverse team membership may also generate conflict among team members; thus,creating a complex situation (van Knippenberg and Schippers, 2007; Williams and O’Reilly, 1998). Priorresearch has shown that more conflict and less cohesion may arise in groups with one or more salientdifferences between members. In team formation, cliques and exclusionary practices can illuminate lowsense of belonging among students (especially for females and underrepresented minority students), andcause disparities in learning gains. A survey of nearly 700 students from multiple higher educationinstitutions revealed

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Informal Engineering Education with Secondary Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University; Latricia Walker Townsend, North Carolina State University; Braska Williams Jr., North Carolina State University; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University; Javon Marcell Adams, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

whether it was aligned to the priorities of the funding agency.Research Course Development and Implementation, Summer Research Experience ObservationsNon-intrusive site observations occurred during the research course development process. Theseobservations were conducted during select planning meetings. Informal visits were made duringthe research course and summer research experience. Detailed field notes were gathered andanalyzed to provide requisite answers for the evaluation questions.Focus Groups and InterviewsMSEN teachers, student participants, and mentors participated in either focus groups or interviewsto determine the program’s impact on the items outlined in the evaluation criteria. Semi-structuredinterview protocols were used to guide

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Mechanics Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Galen I. Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

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Mechanics

diagram, and uncertainty on how to approach the problem.Finally, students were prompted to reflect on what contributed to their exam performance andwhat they plan to do differently moving forward.Statistical analyses and modeling were performed to elucidate relationships and factors affectingstudent performance. The results of this work will allow instructors to design targetedinterventions to help students improve their performance and succeed in this course.IntroductionFor the last 5 years, the authors have been investigating ways to improve student performance inengineering mechanics (statics and dynamics), a required course for students majoring inbioengineering, civil engineering and environmental engineering at Florida Gulf CoastUniversity

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

labactivities were also outlined. The authors believe that these PLCs enhancements, whenimplemented, will benefit students learning and improve the lab’s safety. Yet, examining theimpact of these trainers on students learning is the subject of a future study. For the future, theauthors are planning to conduct a survey to learn about students’ feedback on what they thinkabout the new trainers in terms of the design, features, etc. The authors will conduct the study innext fall when the course and the lab will be offered.AcknowledgementThe authors would like to express their gratitude to B&R B&R Industrial AutomationCorporation for their continuous support of the mechatronics program. Also the authors wouldlike to thank Midwest Regional Manager B

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harriet Hartman, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Tiago R. Forin, Rowan University; Stephanie Lezotte, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan P.E., Rowan University; Sarah K. Bauer, Rowan University; Danilo Zeppilli

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

diversity); were comfortable voicing opinions about diversity topics; hadwitnessed tensions, stereotyping, or discriminatory acts on the basis of any of these minoritycharacteristics (implying a dominant cultural capital excluding minorities); and whetherminorities felt pressured to act in any particular way inside or outside of the classroom(reflecting both social and cultural capital).1 Climate indices were derived from factor analysesof each of these sets of questions (see the Appendix for index construction). Further, self-confidence as an engineer and in terms of academic suitability to engineering were assessed;indices for these sets of questions were also developed through factor analysis (see theAppendix); as were future plans to be

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans

research project on engineering education; she has served as a Co-PI on three research projects, including one on transfer students and another on student veterans in engineering.Dr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Joyce B. Main is Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching, and Social Policy from Cornell University, and an Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Dr. Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego Susan M. Lord received a B.S. from Cornell University and the M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford Univer- sity. She is currently Professor and Chair