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It's All About the Student: Integration, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Self-Efficacy

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maelle van Thienen, University of Auckland, New Zealand; Pablo Garcia, Xorro Solutions Ltd; Wyatt Banker-Hix P.E., California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James Boon Piang Lim, University of Auckland

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Civil Engineering

Auckland, NZ, developer of the Xorro assessment authoring tool Xorro-Q. His entrepreneurial career spans education, health, energy and gaming sectors. Pablo is an enthusiastic advocate for solutions and practices which open new learning and collaboration horizons.Mr. Wyatt Banker-Hix P.E., California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Wyatt Banker-Hix is a licensed professional engineer in the state of California with over four years of industry experience in structural and transportation engineering. He also serves as a part-time lecturer at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) in the Civil Engineering department. He enjoys teaching a hands-on materials laboratory course sprinkled

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis J. Everett, University of Texas, El Paso; Norman Love, University of Texas, El Paso; Md Moinuddin Shuvo, University of Texas at El Paso; Vishal Bhimrao Zade, University of Texas, El Paso

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Mechanical Engineering

background in Mechanical Engineering. He pursued his Bachelor from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in the same subject. His research interest lies in Additive Manufacturing, Fracture Mechanics, Powder Metallurgy. He also likes to engage with students to help them learn better as he pursues a career in research-based academia while working as a teaching assistant at his graduate school.Mr. Vishal Bhimrao Zade, University of Texas, El Paso Vishal Zade is a PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at University of Texas, El Paso. He has been working on his research with bulk ceramics and helping students as a Teaching Assistant. c American Society for Engineering Education

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Ethics Decision-Making

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis Fernando Cruz; Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E., University of South Florida; Joel Howell, University of South Florida

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Engineering Ethics

behaviors to consolidate, manifest and persist in theprocess which needs to be defined jointly. professional practice throughout life.The formation process requires a follow-up of the Ethical formation is a complex, difficult and time-student's evolution. This implies that the team of consuming process to build. It requires pedagogicalfaculty accompany and offer feedback permanently mediations throughout the entire engineer educational process from the beginning until the endof the career. It is not achieved with isolated Engineers: Exemplary Education Activitiescourses. It must be integrated to the curriculum. and Programs. Washington, DC

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First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

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Joan V. Dannenhoffer P.E., Syracuse University; Sinead Mac Namara, Syracuse University

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First-Year Programs

aboutengineering skills generally and visualization in particular. 44 Students responded to the pre-survey and 24 to the post survey, 37 students completed the course.The course, ECS 101 Introduction to Engineering (Civil), is a required course for civil engineeringmajors. The learning outcomes for the course are that students: get exposure to civil engineering,career opportunities, and the engineering education process; develop an understanding of theengineering code of ethics, professional licensing, and an engineer’s responsibility to society; getexposure to several of civil engineering’s supporting technologies, including infrastructure, soilmechanics, transportation, structures, and materials; develop the skills to “learn” course materialthrough a

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Curriculum and Assessment III

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, University of Minho; Victor F. A. Barros, University of Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Emilia Rodrigues Araújo, University of Minho; Isabel Ramos, University of Minho

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

: "Project UID/CTM/00264/2019 of 2C2T – Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia Têxtil,;“Project UID/CEC/00319/2019” and COMPETE: POCI-01-0145-FEDER-007560; projectUID/CCI/00736/2013.References[1] Bradley, K. (2000). The incorporation of women into higher education: Paradoxical outcomes?Sociology of education, 73, 1-18.[2] Brooks, G. R. (2001). Masculinity and men's mental health. Journal of American CollegeHealth, 49(6), 285-297.[3] Fox, M. F., & Stephan, P. E. (2001). Careers of young scientists: Preferences, prospects andrealities by gender and field. Social studies of Science, 31(1), 109-122.[4] Lawless, J. L., & Fox, R. L. (2005). It takes a candidate: Why women don't run for office.Cambridge University Press.[5] Stewart, A. J., Malley, J. E

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York; Julianne Vernon, Vanderbilt University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

support system during the critical stages of academic and career development.Dr. Julianne Vernon, Vanderbilt University Dean Vernon works in the field of STEM educational research; some areas of focus include student reten- tion and implementation of innovative pedagogy and technology. She is currently the Dean of Academic programs overseeing the First Year Courses, Study Abroad Programs, and International Initiatives at Van- derbilt University. She is also the executive director of a NSF INCLUDES grant, SCI-STEPS. The mission is to increase the retention of underrepresented groups in the physical sciences and engineering from col- lege to PhD and ultimately the workforce. She received her Bachelors in Chemical

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris A. O'Riordan-Adjah, Principia College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

research.ConclusionEnough cannot be said about the value and importance of the Maybeck Chapel research project.It was a perfect fit for undergraduate research, bringing together students from four differentengineering career fields who developed a disciplined, well-organized collaborative workingenvironment and functioned as a well-coordinated team in completing assigned tasks andbringing the project to a successful conclusion.The students were involved in every aspect of the project: identifying the main focus of theresearch; developing a plan and methodology for achieving the research goals and objectives;selecting and operating the UAVs that were critical to gathering the raw data, i.e., the photoimages needed for analysis; conducting the analysis and

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huseyin Sarper P.E., Old Dominion University; Drew Landman, Old Dominion University; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ben J. Stuart P.E., Old Dominion University; Joseph Tyler Zongolowicz, NAVAIR; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Physics and Physics

), CO2 capture using a novel membrane photobioreactor, and thermochemical processing of biomass. Dr. Stuart received his Ph.D. from the De- partment of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and he is a registered professional environmental engineer in the State of Ohio.Mr. Joseph Tyler Zongolowicz, NAVAIR I attended Old Dominion University for Mechanical Engineering where I focused my studies on Thermal Sciences. Towards to end of my undergraduate career I began taking graduate classes to earn my master’s degree one year after my bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of my degrees I moved to Maryland to work for the NAVAIR as a civilian. My current areas of interest include

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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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Kevin James Del Re, Purdue University; Soho Yun, Purdue University; Eric Joseph Kozikowski, Indiana-Purdue University; Travis Fuerst, Purdue University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Before returning to Purdue in 2017 Professor Fuerst spent over 13 years working for The Boeing Company as an Engineering Workplace Coach, IT Project Manager, and Continuous Improvement Leader. He stared his career in marketing as an Applications Engineer for ENOVIA Corp. Additionally he served 21 years in the U.S. Army Reserves as both an NCO and Officer retiring in 2017 as a Major from the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) where he served as a Cyber Operation Watch Officer. Professor Fuerst is a skilled leader & project manager with experience in standing up and leading cross-functional teams, accurately analyzing risk, identifying available

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Student Division Poster Session

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Lauren Jennings, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Kayla Arnsdorff, University of Tennessee; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Student

. Richter, T. and S. Schmid, Epistemological Beliefs and Epistemic Strategies in Self- Regulated Learning. Metacognition and Learning, 2010. 5(1): p. 47-65.26. Prince, M., Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research. Journal of engineering education (Washington, D.C.), 2004. 93(3): p. 223.27. Walther, J., et al., Engineering Competence? An Interpretive Investigation of Engineering Students' Professional Formation. Journal of Engineering Education, 2011. 100(4): p. 703-740.28. Danielak, B.A., A. Gupta, and A. Elby, Marginalized Identities of Sense‐Makers: Reframing Engineering Student Retention. Journal of Engineering Education, 2014. 103(1): p. 8-44.29. Benson, L., A. Kirn, and C.J. Faber, CAREER

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ConstDiv Technical Session 7 - Poster Session

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Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College

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Construction Engineering

- exorbitant-textbook-prices/[4] Career Igniter. “How Much Does Civil Engineering School Cost?” 2019. https://www.careerigniter.com/questions/how-much-does-civil-engineering-school-cost/[5] The Economist. “Why textbooks cost so much” August 16, 2014.[6] Stein, S., S. Hart, P. Keaney, and R. White. Student Views on the Cost of and Access to Textbooks: An Investigation at University of Otago (New Zealand). Open Praxis. Vol. 9, Issue 4, Oct.-Dec. 2017. pp. 403-419.[7] Donaldson, R.L. and E. Shen. 2016 Florida Student Textbook and Course Materials Survey. Florida Virtual Campus. 2016.[8] McKenzie, L. “Study: High Textbook Prices Lead to Poor Grades” Inside Higher Ed., Sept. 20, 2017. https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/09/20

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachana Ashok Gupta, North Carolina State University; Greg A. Dunko

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

, professionalism, individual technical contributions, presentation skills, etc.)that are difficult to teach/evaluate without in-person team meetings.In addition, these reviews expose team members to “real world” business practices that they willexperience in their engineering/management career. These program reviews have helped theauthors successfully and efficiently manage and grade on average 10 to 20 projects per semesterin Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Senior Design program at Authors’ institute.Team Program Review High-level rubric:The high-level TPR rubric is designed to assess three major aspects of any senior design project:(1) Presentation skills, (2) Project planning, management skills, and (3) Technical contributions.TPR format

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Dekwuan Stokes, University of Pittsburgh; Ryan M. Brody, University of Pittsburgh; Adam Emes, University of Pittsburgh; Alexander Williams, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

power systems, in particular, electric machinery and electromagnetics. Robert has worked as a mathematical modeler for Emerson Process Management, working on electric power applications for Emerson’s Ovation Embedded Simulator. Robert also served in the United States Navy as an interior communications electrician from 1998-2002 on active duty and from 2002-2006 in the US Naval Reserves.Mr. Dekwuan Stokes, University of Pittsburgh Dekwuan is a senior electrical engineering major at University of Pittsburgh. He plans to enroll in the PhD program with a focus in power, as well as, achieve his MBA throughout the process. His career choice and long term goal is to become a professor and to start his own businesses

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Engineering Ethics Division - WIP Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Indiana-Purdue University; Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Donna M. Riley, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sarah Appelhans, University at Albany; Thomas De Pree, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Ethics

engineering design. After serving for two and a half years as a program director in engineering education at the National Science Founda- tion, he took a chair position in electrical engineering at Bucknell University. He is currently interested in engineering design education, engineering education policy, and the philosophy of engineering education.Dr. Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jennifer Karlin spent the first half of her career at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where she was a professor of industrial engineering and held the Pietz professorship for entrepreneurship and economic development. She is now a research professor of integrated engineering at Minnesota State University

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Faculty Development Poster Session

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Sherri Sklarwitz, Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University; Peter de Guzman, Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University; Fredrik W. Lyford, The Fletcher School, Tufts University; Mindy Nierenberg; Nancy Thomas, Tufts University; Marian Woznica, Tisch College of Civic Life

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

limited to only five facultymembers who teach first year courses in engineering and volunteered to be in the study, althoughthere is a total of eleven faculty members who currently fit this role at the university. One nextiteration in the works is to to include all first-year faculty members in workshops and trainingaround sharing best practices in civic education and working with faculty to think broadly aboutthe implications that building in real world application and discussion can have on their courses.In addition, steps should be taken to build in civic engagement training with faculty who alsoteach courses to students later in their undergraduate careers. In addition to experiencing directedcivic engagement curriculum and discussion within

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Faculty Development Poster Session

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Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

instructors dependent on discipline; in quantitativefields are most "hazardous" to professors' careers. Insidehighered.com.https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/05/10/study-student-ratings-instructors-dependent-discipline-quantitative-fields-are-mostGannon, K. (2018). In Defense (Sort of) of Student Evaluations of Teaching. The Chronicle ofHigher Education. https://www.chronicle.com/article/In-Defense-Sort-of-of/243325Harrison, P., Douglas, D. & Burdsal, C. (2004). The relative merits of different types of overallevaluations of teaching effectiveness. Research in Higher Education, 45 (3), 311-323.Hora, M.T. (2015). Toward a descriptive science of teaching: How the TDOP illuminates themultidimensional nature of active learning in postsecondary

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Design in Engineering Education Division: Capstone Design Projects

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Vincent Chen, Loyola University Chicago; Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago

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Design in Engineering Education

Engineering with expertise in neuromodulation and rehabilitation engineering. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, and pursued a career in the tech industry while working on his gradu- ate degrees. Before joining Loyola University Chicago, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and conducted clinical research at the Neuromodulation Center of Spaulding Re- habilitation Hospital in Boston. His current research focuses on quantifying the extent of neuroplasticity induced by the application of brain and peripheral nerve stimulation.Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago Leanne Kallemeyn, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in

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Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 10

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Cheryl Allendoerfer, Shoreline Community College; Dan Ewert

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #25887Building Your Change Agent Tool-Kit: Channeling the Power of StoryDr. Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jennifer Karlin spent the first half of her career at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where she was a professor of industrial engineering and held the Pietz professorship for entrepreneur- ship and economic development. She is now a professor of integrated engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato, in the Bell Engineering program and the managing partner of Kaizen Consulting.Prof. Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato Rebecca A. Bates received the

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Mechanics Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey A. Davis, Grant MacEwan University; Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University

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Mechanics

to her career at MacEwan, Shelley worked in industry as a research engineer and a consulting engineer for several years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A study of the efficacy of free-body diagrams for the solution of frame type mechanics problems with increasing difficulty levelAbstract The intent of this study was to conduct a quantitative assessment of students’ free-bodydiagrams (FBDs) using a predefined rubric to assess accuracy, and to determine the influence ofincreased difficulty level on the efficacy of these FBDs. Using final exams from a first-yearstatics course, the difficulties that students encountered when solving rigid body problems wereanalyzed

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Informing the Critical Understanding of Our Users: Using Data to Develop New and Diverse Services

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John B. Napp, University of Toledo; Arjun Sabharwal, University of Toledo

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

careers and workplace experiences of affected librarians. In fact, Riley-Reid cites aconsiderable statistical gap between the majority-to-minority ratio among students and the sameratio among librarians. She has listed a number of helpful tools to make workplace morefriendly to librarians from diverse backgrounds, which include a welcoming climate, balance ofwork and life, communication channels, networking, mentoring, professional development,support for research. Of these tools, networking and communication are vital components ofcollaboration across campus units—one of three categories of diversity initiatives, which includelibrary collections, and recruitment (Koury, 2018).Supporting Institutional Goals for DiversityThe role of libraries in

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Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jagadish Torlapati, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Tri Tam Nguyen; Tony Andrew Carlino, Rowan University; Victoria Lee Barry, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

post surveys for question 2 and it can be seenthat 28 students knew the correct answer at the beginning of the semester and by the end of thesemester, this number increased to 70 students. This shows that the percentage of students thatknew the correct grade of US infrastructure increased from 38.9% to 92.1% after taking thecourse. Figure 2: Bar graph showing the results from pre and post surveys for Question 2 (Note: the correct answer is C)Question 10This question was used a means to measure the interest of students in civil engineering disciplineas a career. We wanted to observe if the course was able to sustain the interest in the civilengineering discipline. The choices for this question were: “A

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BME Laboratories and Projects

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Carlson, Kansas State University; Dong Xu Ren, Kansas State Univerisity; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Biomedical Engineering

circuit boardcreation/population, and basic wireless communication. Most of the students were able tocomplete the hardware or analog design aspects but did not achieve wireless functionality.Nonetheless, the project gave each student an experience not normally encountered during anundergraduate career. Instructors of future course offerings will improve the project given boththe lessons learned by the former instructors and the feedback received from the students.AcknowledgementsThis material is based in part upon work supported by the National ScienceFoundation General & Age-Related Disabilities Engineering (GARDE)Program under grants CBET–1067740 and UNS–1512564. Opinions, findings,conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material

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Computer-Based Learning in Chemical Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashlee N. Ford Versypt, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

. Her teaching interests focus on chemical reaction kinet- ics and computational science and engineering. She received an NSF CAREER Award in 2019. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 An Interdisciplinary Elective Course to Build Computational Skills for Mathematical Modeling in Science and EngineeringAbstractA cross-listed upper division and graduate elective course for students in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has been developed to build computational skills inmathematical modeling. The course aims to fill a gap in the practical training of students startingcomputational research projects across various STEM disciplines who have inconsistent

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven P. Marra, Johns Hopkins University; Jenna Adele Frye, Maryland Institute College of Art; Edon Muhaxheri, Maryland Institute College of Art; Laure Drogoul, Maryland Institute College of Art

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

this regard. • Provide the students with abundant instruction on ideation. • Develop a strategy to prevent the instructors from giving teams conflicting advice. • Do not underestimate the importance of providing the students with convenient transportation options.References[1] H. Bridle, A. Vrieling, M. Cardillo, Y. Araya, and L. Hinojosa, “Preparing for an interdisciplinary future: A perspective from early-career researchers,” Futures, vol. 53, pp. 22-32, 2013.[2] M. Levy, Y. Shlomi, and Y. Etzioni, “When engineering and design students collaborate: The case of a website development workshop,” in Knowledge, Information and Creativity Support Systems, S. Kunifuji et al. Eds., Springer, 2016, pp

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Rees Sattele, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

that over two-thirds of engineering students believedthat “entrepreneurship education can broaden…career prospects and choices,” almost half wereinterested in taking EML classes, and those who did take EML classes felt more confident incommunication and presentation, although not at a statistically significant level.Additionally, The Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) has provided aframework for incorporating EML curriculum into engineering coursework with the goals ofincreasing curiosity, connections, and creating value. The Ohio State University is in the processof incorporating EML and KEEN principles into its first-year engineering curriculum. The first-semester half of the first-year engineering class contains several

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International Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York; Julianne Vernon, Vanderbilt University; Claudia Ventura

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Diversity

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International

, provides a support system during the critical stages of academic and career development.Dr. Julianne Vernon, Vanderbilt University Dean Vernon works in the field of STEM educational research; some areas of focus include student retention and implementation of innovative pedagogy and technology. She is currently the Assistant Dean of Academic Programs overseeing the First Year Courses, Study Abroad Programs, and International Initiatives at Vanderbilt University. She is also the executive director of a NSF INCLUDES grant, SCI- STEPS. The mission is to increase the retention of underrepresented groups in the physical sciences and engineering from college to PhD and ultimately the workforce. She received her Bachelors in

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First-Year Programs: Professional Skill Development

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Alan Degenhardt, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Brian S. Woodard, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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First-Year Programs

renovated projects.2. Course ChangesPrior to 2015 the introductory course was split into two separate classes, one focusing onastronautics and one focusing on aeronautics. In the astronautics section, students learned aboutspace engineering and built model rockets. The aeronautics section had students learn aboutaircraft and build a remote-controlled model airplane. Students were restricted to register foronly one section, forcing them to choose which topic to focus before they even began theircollege careers. Students in the aerospace engineering program at the university eventually needto choose between astronautics and aeronautics for their senior design classes, but the researchersbelieved that imposing this choice on first year students was

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SED Technical Session: Applications

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Georgios Georgalis, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Karen Marais, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Karen Marais’ educational research focuses on improving systems engineering education. She is the author of several technical publications, including 17 journal papers and two book chapters. She received an NSF CAREER award in 2014. Dr. Marais has worked in engineering for two decades, first in industry and then in academia. She holds a B. Eng. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Stellenbosch, a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of South Africa, and an S.M and Ph.D. from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Assessment of Project-Based

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Ethics Decision-Making

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold W. Walker, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #27666Behavioral Ethics and Engineers: Factors Affecting Decision Making in CasesInvolving Risk and Public SafetyProf. Harold W. Walker, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Walker is the Schwaber Professor of Environmental Engineering at WPI. Prior to coming to WPI, Professor Walker was the Founding Chair and Professor of Civil Engineering at Stony Brook Uni- versity (SUNY). He started his academic career as a faculty member in the Department of Civil, Environ- mental, and Geodetic Engineering at Ohio State University. He has taught concepts in engineering ethics for over 10 years c

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajendran Swamidurai, Alabama State University; Cadavious M. Jones, Alabama State University ; Carl Pettis, Alabama State University ; Uma Kannan, Alabama State University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

world,” McKinsey Global Institute, December 2016 8. Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Operations research, and Astronomy @ Unisa: A complete guide to preparing yourself for career opportunities, University of South Africa 9. Ross Sparks, Adrien Ickowicz and Hans J. Lenz, “An Insight on Big Data Analytics,” Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016, Japkowicz and J. Stefanowski (eds.), Big Data Analysis: New Algorithms for a New Society, Studies in Big Data 16, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-26989-4_2 10. Roger Peng, “Statistics and Big Data,” The American Statistical Association 11. Blum, M. G. and Tran, V. C., “HIV with contact tracing: a case study in approximate