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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Huseyin Sarper P.E., Old Dominion University; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ben J. Stuart, Old Dominion University; Karina Arcaute, Old Dominion University

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concepts and principles in a fun and exciting way. Once a modelrocket leaves the launcher, it is a free body in air. Model rockets have been used as student projectsfor decades. Many publications [1, 2, 4, 7, 13, 15, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, and 25] report engineeringprojects in the same general area. Mathematical and physical aspects of model rocketry arereported in references 3, 6, 14, 16, 19, and 31. This paper describes a successfull implementationof PBL in an introduction class using the conversion of chemical energy into propulsion as itsfocus instead of the flight based focus found in earlier publications. Hence, this paper is the firstits kind in model rocket literature. The practical experience described in this paper is

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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Calvin S. Kalman, Concordia University; Franco La Braca, Concordia University; Mandana Sobhanzadeh, Mount Royal University

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and Beauty Hadrons conferences series and is presently Co-Chair Strand 1, NARST. His editing respon- sibilities include Guest Associate Editor Frontiers and series editor- Science and Engineering Education Sources. He is currently on the editorial board of Science & Education and Disciplinary and Interdis- ciplinary Science Education Research. He has had 13 books published, written 142 papers for journals and supervised 25 theses. He regularly serves as a referee for journals. He has been honoured to be a member of the Provost’s Circle of Distinction at Concordia University, received the Arts and Science Dean’s lifetime achievement award for teaching excellence, Canadian Association of Physicists Medal for

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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Jessica R. Hoehn, University of Colorado, Boulder; Noah D. Finkelstein, University of Colorado, Boulder

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educational environments (e.g., [1], [2]). One of the student outcomes in the ABET criteriaincludes “an ability to function effectively on a team” and to “create a collaborative andinclusive environment” [3, p. 6]. Creating classroom cultures where students feel included andsupported is crucial for students’ sense of belonging, identities as scientists and engineers,learning, and persistence in STEM [4]–[9]. Through creating inclusive environments in ourclasses, we can help our students learn to engage in effective, respectful, and equitablecollaboration. Even further, we can empower students to examine who has access to, and isincluded in, the scientific community. To that end, we consider investigations of who doesphysics to be a part of physics

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello; Carlos Eduardo Martinez-Torteya, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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Paper ID #31479Students’ abilities to solve RC circuits with cognitive scaffoldingactivitiesProf. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago,Chile Genaro Zavala is a Full Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Engineering and Science at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico. He collaborates with the Faculty of Engineer- ing of the Universidad Andres Bello in Santiago, Chile. Professor Zavala is National Researcher Level 1 of the National System of Researchers of Mexico. He works with the following research lines: concep- tual

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University

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decades, there has been an exponential growth of data, and now the quantity is farbeyond the human intelligence to process it. In addition, the traditional computer programscannot process the data effectively either. Therefore, neural network based artificial intelligenceis needed. This approach emulates the learning processes of the human brain, so it is also calledmachine learning (ML). (a) (b) Fig. 1 Schemes of (a) traditional programing vs. (b) machine learning.The traditional way of data processing is algorithm based, with the computer being a staticdevice to execute the program, which is shown in Fig. 1(a). In this approach, the

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 4

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Paul Benjamin Crilly, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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publicpolicy, this paper will provide the student a better understanding of the rationale for the how andwhy of frequency re-use in the AM broadcast band, and the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) policy of limiting an AM broadcaster’s transmitter power and airtime.TheoryRadio wave propagation - Radio wave propagation can be roughly divided into two categories,ground-wave and sky-wave propagation [1-3]. Ground-wave propagation is where the wavepropagates within the earth’s troposphere whose height extends to about 10 km from the earth’ssurface. There are several means in which a ground wave travels. These include the following:(a) the direct wave, whereby the signal travels directly between the transmitter and receiver.While this is line of sight

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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Paul Weber, Utah Valley University; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Anh Phan, Utah Valley University

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student can perform the entiresimulation process in 15 minutes, whereas the actual laboratory takes about two hours.Instructors are freed up to provide more instruction and in-depth learning as they don’t have tocarefully monitor the students in the lab to preclude them from making costly mistakes. Thisfreedom, for both instructors and students, creates a unique learning atmosphere that wouldnot be possible otherwise.Sputter Deposition and Vacuum SystemBefore entering the virtual reality module, students are instructed in the functionality and useof the sputtering system as well as the vacuum system through lectures and homework.Sputtering SystemDC sputtering systems are composed of anode and cathode electrodes [1, 2]. The front surfaceof the

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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C. Bauer-Reich, University of Jamestown; Katrina Christiansen, University of Jamestown

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female. Enrollment in College Physics I, which focused onmechanics was between 20 and 30 students per semester. College Physics II, which focused onwas often smaller and composed primarily of students who intended to move on to graduate studyin biology or physical therapy. These classes were smaller and had between 15 and 20students.The 200-level students who enrolled in Physics I and Physics II were most often 1st or 2nd yearengineering majors, with 10-20 per semester. There were usually between 2 and 6 students frombiology, chemistry, or biochemistry who planned to pursue professional programs in medicine,dentistry, or optometry. These students were often 3rd or 4th year students. Additionally, 1-2math or math education students may also be

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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Robert A. Ross, University of Detroit Mercy

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. Figure 1 shows ascreen capture of the results of search of a Google database as was shown by [6]. The searchutilized Google’s ngram viewer for the phrase quantum entanglement.[7] Fig. 1 A screen capture of Google’s ngram viewer.This paper is organized in the following manner. First we describe the course in which thecurriculum is introduced. That is followed by a brief discussion of the student population anddemographics. Next we present a very broad, low-level discussion of entanglement to providecontext for the reader. Subsequently we describe how MATLAB is used to simulate quantummeasurements and provide insights into the nature of an entangled state. We conclude

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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Todd Zimmerman, University of Wisconsin

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computational modelingacross the physics and engineering curriculum will be covered. Issues incorporatingcomputational modeling across the curriculum will also be discussed.1 IntroductionModern scientific research relies on three equally important tools; theory, experiment, andcomputational modeling[1]. Despite the importance of computational modeling, and while thenumber of departments incorporating computation into homework and projects has grown, fewshow consistent use of computation in active engagement in the classroom or exams[2].The American Physics Society, in conjunction with the American Association of PhysicsTeachers released a report titled ”Phys21- Preparing Physics Students for 21st CenturyCareers”[3], looking at what skills our students

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 4

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Jessica Patricia Conry, Arkansas Tech University; Amber Harrington, Arkansas Tech University

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societal contexts.In this paper, we discuss the details of the case studies and the rubric developed to assess thestudents. Additionally, we will discuss changes that will be implemented to the assignment andassessment processes so that student learning of the skills and concepts required of the SLOs willimprove.1. IntroductionOur department plans to seek ABET accreditation in the near future. As our department awardsbachelor’s degrees in both physics and engineering physics, we will have to seek accreditationthrough the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) for the physicsprogram and Engineering Accreditation Commission for the engineering physics program.ABET’s Criterion 3 - The Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) - for the

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 4

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Liza Brooke Russell, Northeastern University; Cailey Moy Denoncourt, Northeastern University

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are prototypesbut are designed to clearly illustrate a proof of concept.Google Maps DirectionFor the connection between the insole and the walking directions, Bluetooth technology wasutilized in our project. Bluetooth utilizes short wavelength UHF waves in the ISM band in orderto exchange information.1 By incorporating Bluetooth technology, the product can be mobile andpractical.The Google Maps portion of our insole is accomplished using an Android application calledTasker, which allows users to build profiles to perform tasks to personalize and automate theirphones. Tasker also has multiple plugins that expand the capabilities that the user can perform.2We used multiple Tasker plugins called Auto Notification, Bluetooth Serial, and Auto

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello

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Paper ID #31245Socioeconomic and Gender Differences in Students’ Perceptions ofPhysics in Mexican schoolsProf. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago,Chile Genaro Zavala is a Full Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico. He collaborates with the Faculty of Engineering of the Universidad Andres Bello in Santiago, Chile. Professor Zavala is National Researcher Level 1 of the National System of Researchers of Mexico. He works with the following research lines: conceptual