Conference Session

Professional Development for Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; James Edward Lamberth III, Enloe High School; Evelyn L. Baldwin, Wake STEM Early College High School

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Pre-College Engineering Education

on pedagogy (Fundamental)IntroductionResearch experiences for teachers (RET) programs can provide K-12 teachers with valuable andimpactful professional development opportunities, increase teachers’ self-efficacy and allowthem to gain further mastery in their subject so that they can better translate that knowledge totheir students. At a fundamental level, these types of programs are abbreviated apprenticeships inwhich the teacher trains to become a scientist. After all, if teachers are expected to teach theirstudents how to do science, then they themselves must know how to do science [1].While RET programs exist at universities across the country, the exact structures of the programsand the nature of the actual research experience vary

Conference Session

STEM Issues

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Karina Arcaute, Old Dominion University; Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

additive manufacturingtechnologies. As a result, a variety of makerspaces were developed by various institutions, but inmost cases they are focused only on participation of white, male, middle-class, able-bodiedhobbyists who have the time and funds to access these spaces [1]. Due to its strategic location inthe Hampton Roads area of the Southeastern Virginia, Old Dominion University already serves awide population of women, underrepresented minorities, and military veterans entering theengineering and technology workforce. It is this university commitment to helping the workforcein the community to learn the necessary skills to adapt to the changing economy [2]. OldDominion University is supporting veterans and service members for over 70 years

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

conducted a teacher workshops inwhich the nuts-and-bolts of teaching are covered. The workshops focus on how to improve studentlearning and subsequently reduce the number of student complaints. The overall perception is thatthe workshops are effective since problems often stem from common mistakes made byinstructors. In this paper, the workshop is summarized as well as lessons learned. Based on ourexperiences, a successful workshop needs to have (1) a point of contact for questions throughoutthe semester, (2) time for introduction and socialization with new instructors, (3) iterative reviewand revision of the syllabus and schedule for first-time instructors, and (4) clear delineation of do’sand don’ts, (5) suggestions for how to conduct a class

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitch J. Campion, University of North Dakota; Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota; Prakash Ranganathan, University of North Dakota

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, learning, researchwork, and engineering profession. Students also learn as EVs rely heavily on power provided bythe utility grid, stable and reliable operation of the grid under increasing penetration of EVcharging loads need to be understood and adequately planned for. The collected students’performance data on this assignment and its learning objectives, are used to assess learning basedon the latest ABET-EAC Student Outcomes (2) and (4). Using the collected data and a set ofassociated rubrics, the instructor evaluates and grades students’ performance and learning. TheABET-EAC Outcomes (2), (4), and portions of the corresponding rubrics used by the instructorare listed below in Table 1 and Table 2. (2). An ability to apply engineering design

Conference Session

Bridge Programs Connecting to First-Year Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Robin Renee Mangham, Elizabeth City State University; Orestes Devino Gooden, Elizabeth City State University; Elton L. Stone, Elizabeth City State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs, Pre-College Engineering Education

administrators at all levels are recognizing the need to improve STEM educationand introduce engineering design concepts before college. A National Academy of Engineersreport, Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects,suggests that the STEM disciplines not be treated as silos and that engineering might serve as amotivating context to integrate the four STEM disciplines [1].Research has shown that students learn through experiences, and the earlier they are exposedto STEM-based hands-on learning experiences, the better. Engineering design, by its nature,is an inquiry-based pedagogical strategy that promotes learning across disciplines.Engineering curricula introduces K-12 students to everyday applications of STEM

Conference Session

Faculty Development Medley

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Kristi Glassmeyer, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

disparities and despite a variety of national and programmatic changes aimed atimproving outcomes for unrepresented groups, only marginal success has been achieved in thelast decade [1, 2]. The notable absence of low-SES students majoring in engineeringdisciplines has resulted in a profession that lacks the representation and diversity of the actualUS population and significantly impacts the career potential of low-SES students in theengineering fields [1]. Engineering faculty frequently recognize the problem, but often lackthe formal training in instructional best practices necessary to help underrepresented studentsto persist and succeed in their courses. Instead faculty often revert to teaching the way theywere taught, employing the long-venerated

Conference Session

Faculty Development Round Table

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas, El Paso; Gemma Henderson, University of Miami; Ines Basalo, University of Miami

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

systems engineering from the University of Virginia (2010). Alexandra comes to FIU after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Georgia Tech’s Center for the En- hancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) and three years as a faculty member at Olin College of En- gineering in Massachusetts. Alexandra’s research aims to improve the design of educational experiences for students by critically examining the work and learning environments of practitioners. Specifically, she focuses on (1) how to design and change educational and work systems through studies of practicing engineers and educators and (2) how to help students transition into, through and out of educational and work systems.Dr. Meagan R. Kendall, University of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College; Alicia Betsinger, Dartmouth College; Holly Wilkinson P.E., Dartmouth College; Ray Helm, Dartmouth College; Yanmin Zhang, Dartmouth College; Pritish Ponaka, Dartmouth College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

interpersonal experiences with teaching assistants (TAs) was employed to assess program effectiveness in this regard. ● Increase the retention rate in engineering at Dartmouth​. Student persistence on the path towards the major was tracked via course registration data. ● Promote the use of the variety of resources offered for underprepared first-year students.​ First-year sign-ups for the program and study session attendance were tracked.The program, designed around these goals, has several components: (1) Daily drop-in group study sessions: Every night (Sunday - Thursday) from 7-10pm drop-in help sessions are offered to students seeking help with any of the engineering prerequisite courses (all forms of

Conference Session

Improved Pathways to Graduate Studies

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University; Vikram K. Kinra, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #27132Impact of Research Experience Programs on National and International Un-dergraduate Engineering StudentsDr. Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University Dr. Richard got his Ph. D. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989 & a B. S. at Boston University, 1984. He was at NASA Glenn, 1989-1995, worked at Argonne National Lab, 1996-1997, taught at Chicago State University, 1997-2002. Dr. Richard is a Sr. Lecturer & Research Associate in Aerospace Engi- neering @ Texas A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods for studying

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 12

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College; Elizabeth D. Dalton, Elizabethtown College

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inci Ruzybayev, York College of Pennsylvania; Benjamin J. Zile; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Taylor Schmidt

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Engineering Physics and Physics

(the design of a SAE designcompetition vehicle), break it down into smaller pieces, and examine it within the structure of aphysics course in engineering mechanics. The project is divided into parts that are coveredthroughout the semester focusing on force, power, and torque analysis. The overall goal of theproject is to access preliminary design specifications given for the engine and transmissionsystem in a new vehicle. The analysis includes an exploration of minimum torque and powerrequirements, gear ratios, efficiencies, and vehicle performance goals. 1. Introduction 1.1 Project Motivation Although the demand in engineering graduates is high, the graduation rate suffers morethan many other majors. According to the study

Conference Session

Course Transformation in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua David Edgcombe, Grand Valley State University; Bruce E. Dunne, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

the flowgraphs discussed in this paper. We briefly present an assessment surveyregarding student preferences for working with SDR systems. Finally, we conclude with asummary of our findings and recommendations for other communication experiments.PreliminariesRecommended Hardware and Development EnvironmentThere is a wide selection of SDR hardware available, with many good choices for the purposespresented herein10. Given the requirements of the projects, the recommended choice is theHackRF One open-source SDR, along with ANT500 antenna11. The HackRF One offers half-duplex transceiver capability, sampling rates up to 20 MSPS, operating frequency of 1 MHz to 6GHz, USB powered connection, SMA RF connection with programmable gain, and

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University; Victor E. Trautman; Dan Ewert, North Dakota State University

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Student

for Engineering Education, 2019Implementing Engineering Projects in a High School Anatomy Course (WIP)IntroductionThis Work-In-Progress is striving to introduce high school anatomy students to engineering andinfluence their perception on why engineering is important in the medical field. Students thathope to enter the medical field need opportunities to work on engaging problems that will helpthem develop creative and critical thinking skills that they can use in their future careers [1], and“thinking like an engineer” can help students develop those skills. The Science and EngineeringPractices set by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) propose that students needopportunities to 1) develop and use models, 2) plan and carry out

Conference Session

Computing Research I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chafic Bousaba, Guilford College

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

outside securityrisks, how to control internet access to and from their internal networks, and how to allow publicaccess to resources the company provides while preventing the public from accessing the internalnetworks [1]. To accomplish this, network architects usually divide the network into zones. Theuntrusted zone is for all incoming internet traffic which is untrusted by default, just before it goesthrough the network’s firewall. The trusted zone is for any traffic that is on the internal network.Any resources that the business provides for public consumption, like HTTP requests to thecompany’s webserver, does not need to be on the internal network for security purposes. In orderto accommodate that traffic a demilitarized zone is set up with

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Bluman, U.S. Military Academy; Aaron St. Leger, U.S. Military Academy; Christopher Michael Korpela, U. S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

system.introduction It can be challenging to provide sufficient topical coverage in an introductoryundergraduate control system engineering course while also including a robust laboratorycomponent. Required topics include fundamentals in modeling and analysis of system responses,time and frequency domain representation of systems, and underlying control theory andcontroller design. Due to the time required to conduct laboratories, a laboratory component insuch a course are often left as separate, or follow on courses as in [1]. The introductory coursethen focuses on modeling and controller design at a theoretical level and reinforces the conceptswith simulation of the system and controllers. When a laboratory component is included, it canrequire

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh, Miami University; Hamed Samandari, Miami University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

become competitive graduates. Schools need to prepare engineering students forfuture world through education practices that emphasize problem solving skills [1-2]. In order toreach this goal, students need to be exposed to projects that are related to real-world problemsthat include the typical complexity and uncertainty associated with these problems [3]. Studentsneed to learn how to frame a problem, analyze, design, manufacture and test it [4]. To meet theseneeds, educators need to revise and fit new contents to their courses, to shift the learningobjectives to focus on including design thinking and professional practice elements in courses.This has also been set as goal by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET

Conference Session

Engineering Design Process Activities with Secondary Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Briscoe, American Society of Naval Engineers; Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University; Dale A. Lumme, American Society of Naval Engineers

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

-schoolcurricula that align to states’ science and reading standards. The curricula first require students towork collaboratively and establish their own engineering process. Initial survey data shows thatafter engaging with the FLEET curriculum, students’ interest in STEM careers increases andthey find their STEM experiences beneficial. Further development and research efforts areexplained.BackgroundThe Department of the Navy is strengthening the science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) workforce [1]. The Office of Naval Research funds an engineering videogame called FLEET as part of its Naval STEM efforts. FLEET gamifies the engineering designprocess as students design ships for various missions, collect data on how the ship meets

Conference Session

Perspectives on Service Learning: Challenges, Successes, and Opportunities

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Foster, George Fox University; Gary E. Spivey, George Fox University

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Community Engagement Division

this program [1], the SE program grew out of both theengineering program’s and the university’s mission to develop graduates with a servicementality. Additionally, the engineering program’s focus on hands-on design-and-buildexperiences naturally engaged students to discover how they could serve using the engineeringskills they were learning.In the beginning, the initial instructors collaborated with the EPICS program started at PurdueUniversity [2], [3] and patterned much of the GFU program from theirs. The EPICS program atPurdue was an elective for students. However, the faculty of GFU felt that the service-learningopportunity was important enough to create a sequence of courses that would be required of allengineering students. The SE

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris A. O'Riordan-Adjah, Principia College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

presenting the findings in both oral and written form. The project wasinstrumental in teaching the value and importance of the following: (1) close interaction andpersonal relationships between students and instructor; (2) collaborative efforts and teamworkamong the students themselves; (3) organization and discipline; (4) time management andcommunication skills; (5) openness to research ideas and concepts; and (6) appreciation of theschool’s diverse curriculum. Finally, the overall goal was to encourage and teach the studentshow to think, plan, analyze, create, revise or improve what they create, and above all askquestions.IntroductionThis eight-week summer research project, also referred to as the Maybeck Chapel project, wasundertaken for the

Conference Session

Technical Session 11: Topics related to Computer Science

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leila Zahedi, Florida International University; Monique S Ross, Florida International University; Jasmine Skye Batten, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

exploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity and 2) computer science education research in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women and minorities in computer-related engineering fields.Jasmine Skye Batten, Florida International University Jasmine Batten is an undergraduate computer science education researcher whose goal is to earn her PhD in computer science and become a professor. She is interested in improving women’s retention in com- puter science by researching different pedagogical techniques including active learning and gamification and their effects on women. She will graduate from Florida International University in August 2019 with her BS in computer science

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Professional Skill Development

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

María del Carmen Garcia-Higuera, Universidad Panamericana; Rocio Chavez-Telleria, Universidad Panamericana; Armando Alemán-Juárez, Universidad Panamericana ; Isabel Joaquina Niembro García P.E., Universidad Panamericana

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First-Year Programs

learning process.Quality of instruction and pre-college preparation are critical for student success in STEMcourses, and therefore, in the decision of students to stay in these programs [1]. In Mexico,according to ANFEI (National Association of Colleges and Schools of Engineering), only 40%of engineering students graduate on time. First-year courses are easy for some students, butrepresent a big challenge for others, being the latter those who frequently do not succeed [2]. Inaddition, research has shown that student's prior mathematics and physics training, as well astheir academic attitude, influence their decision to stay in STEM majors [3], [4].Additionally, since 2010, Universidad Panamericana has deployed a series of strategies to

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Willi Brand, University of California, Irvine; Joel Lanning P.E., University of California, Irvine

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Civil Engineering

intensive. Group instruction materials shown to be effective arepresented herein. Data collected found that improvements in groups technical writing ability didnot necessarily correlate with an improvement in students’ perceived group effectiveness.1 IntroductionTechnical writing skill is a critical yet often overlooked outcome of engineering curricula.Technical writing is defined by the Society for Technical Communication as “1.)Communicating about technical or specialized topics, such as computer applications, medicalprocedures, or environmental regulations, 2.) Communicating by using technology, such as webpages, help files, or social media sites and 3.) Providing instructions about how to do something,regardless of how technical the task

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilan Gravé, Elizabethtown College

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

work environments [1]-[6]. Among them, most prominently are writing andpresentation skills. A parallel curriculum addressing these non-scientific/technical skills isusually a strong contributor towards these goals. Another tool generally more directly controlledby science/engineering faculty is using courses in the discipline, especially laboratory courses, toemphasize writing components and/or presentation skills. Lab reports can serve as a very goodtool to sharpen writing skills or, more extensively, the skills needed to produce a coherent, wellthought, well-written scientific paper or technical report.A more comprehensive approach to different paths and philosophies for the teaching of writingskills and its balance can be found in the

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Clippinger, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Kathleen Jernquist, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Steven Nozaki, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Fredrick A. Nitterright, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

the following similarly-worded outcomes in itsmost recent (2019-2020) version of accreditation criteria:· An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (applied & naturalscience general criteria) [1]· an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technicaland non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature(Engineering Technology Bachelor’s degree general criteria) [2]· an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (engineering generalcriteria) [3]Mathematics is not accredited by ABET, but various professional societies associated with thediscipline have identified communication as an essential skill. For

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; Caitlin Donahue Wylie, University of Virginia; Bryn Seabrook, University of Virginia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Society in the University of Vir- ginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.Prof. Bryn Seabrook, University of Virginia c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 In Search of Integration: Mapping Conceptual Efforts to Apply STS to Engineering EducationAs David Edge points out in his introduction to the Handbook of Science and Technology Studies[1], the field of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) is a diverse enterprise that developed inresponse to a heterogeneous set of desires ranging from a more rational basis for science policyto the democratization of science and the reform of engineering and science education. In thispaper, we focus on STS as it

Conference Session

New ECE laboratories

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Lili Ma, New York City College of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

, andmathematical concepts that are hard for many undergraduate engineering students to fullyunderstand [1-4]. Typical pedagogy involves theory with lectures and readings, mathematicalhomework, and exercises with computer simulations. The concepts are difficult for the studentsto visualize. Most students have no conscious personal experience with these phenomena [1-4].At our university, junior level electrical and computer engineering students with the requiredprerequisites of network theory, and multivariable calculus take signals and systems to acquire astrong foundation for advanced courses, such as digital signal processing and feedback controls.This course is a 4 hour lecture, 4 credit course. Problem sets related to these topics wereassigned. However

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, U.S. Military Academy; Kyle Wilhelm, United States Military Academy; William M. Meier, United States Military Academy; Krista Watts, United States Military Academy; Susan M. Lintelmann, United States Military Academy; Suzanne M. Christoff J.D., United States Military Academy

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics and Physics

questions related to student preparation, and four free responsequestions. Students in the control group take the same multiple-choice pre-survey with the freeresponse questions removed.IntroductionThe mission of West Point is to develop leaders of character for the Army of the United States ofAmerica who will thrive in a complex security environment [1]. Graduates of West Point must beable to successfully lead soldiers in a conventional war against ISIS, counter-insurgency againstTaliban forces in Afghanistan, training operations with allies in Europe, Africa, and Asia, nation-building with foreign politicians, militaries, and businessmen, and a myriad of other tasks. Due tothese broad missions, the military academy prepares graduates by educating

Conference Session

Big Picture Questions in BME

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Jeannie S. Stephens-Epps, Terumo Medical Corporation

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Biomedical Engineering

technical definitions, instructions, rules, guidelines, orcharacteristics set forth to provide consistent and comparable results” [1]. In the medical deviceindustry, standards are important for regulatory approval processes. For example, the UnitedStates Food & Drug Administration (FDA) maintains a database of recognized consensusstandards [2], and the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the FDAencourages voluntary use of these consensus standards in premarket submissions to expeditereview and promote quality [3]. Engineering standards serve as frameworks to define designinputs, develop verification and validation methods, and interpret results.Affirming the value of standards, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shengyong Zhang, Purdue University Northwest

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Mechanical Engineering

integrate FEA into the machine design course at thePurdue University Northwest. Students learn to build various FE models in the assigned classprojects. The FEA visual features enable students to visualize the resulting stress and straindistributions, enhancing their comprehension and retention of lecture materials. These FEA-based projects also help students understand the capabilities of FEA and how beneficial FEA canbe in the machine design and optimization process.1 Introduction Hand-on testing is recognized as an irreplaceable learning experience in the engineeringeducation, but it is often subject to limited availability because of scarce funding for purchasing,maintaining and updating instruments and software. Increasing enrollment of

Conference Session

Course Transformation in ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie A. Claussen, Colorado School of Mines; Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines

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Electrical and Computer

with the education of undergraduate engineers. In her courses, she employs active learning techniques and project-based learning. Her previous education research, also at Stanford, focused on the role of cultural capital in science education. Her current interests include engi- neering students’ development of social responsibility and the impact of students’ backgrounds in their formation as engineers.Dr. Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines Jessica M. Smith is Associate Professor in the Engineering, Design & Society Division at the Colorado School of Mines and Co-Director of Humanitarian Engineering. She is an anthropologist with two major research areas: 1) the sociocultural dynamics of extractive and