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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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Levi Purdy, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Michael Radotich; Brian C. Holst, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Aerospace

skillset by expanding the Aerospace Club has given me a new perspective on team productivity and planning. Forging hard skills with classes and projects has encouraged a respect for the right-way to do things, in the process greatly increasing my efficiency and capabilities.Dr. Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Michael C. Hatfield is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Associate Director for Science & Education, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. He earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University; an M.S. in electrical engineering from California State University

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Student Approaches to Problem Solving

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Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Amber Gallup, University of New Mexico; Sung "Pil" Kang, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #28821Development and Insights from the Measure of Framing AgencyDr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a learning scientist and associate professor at the University of New Mexico in the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences program and in the Chemical and Biological Engineer- ing Department. She served as Co-PI on an NSF RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is currently co-PI on three NSF-funded projects in engineering and computer science education, including a Revo- lutionizing Engineering Departments project. She was selected as a National Academy of Education

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Alternatives to Traditional Assessment

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Junaid Qadir, Information Technology University, Lahore, Pakistan; Abd-Elhamid M. Taha, Alfaisal University; Kok-Lim Alvin Yau, Sunway University; João Ponciano, University of Glasgow; Sajjad Hussain, University of Glasgow; Ala Al-Fuqaha, Hamad Bin Khalifa University; Muhammad Ali Imran P.E., University of Glasgow

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Educational Research and Methods

of the discipline that can guide engineering educators who want to learn about the best practices in formative assessment.I. IntroductionA. What is Assessment? Why Assess? “Educational assessment seeks to determine how well students are learning and is an integral part of the quest for improved education. It provides feedback to students, educators, parents, policy makers, and the public about the effectiveness of educational services.” (excerpt from Pellegrino et al. [1]).Assessment, evaluation, and measurement are important facets of university education. Marzanopresented the following definitions of important assessment-related terms by synthesizing theworks of various classroom assessment experts [2

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #28782Landscape of Engineering Technology Programs as seen from ASEEAimee T Ulstad P.E., The Ohio State University Aimee Ulstad, P.E is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Integrated Systems Engineering Department at The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the faculty at Ohio State, Aimee was an industry professional in various field in engineering for over 30 years. Aimee received her degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Business Administration from Ohio State. She began her career as a packaging equipment engineer at Procter and Gamble, then moved to Anheuser-Busch where she worked for

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

student actually doing the wiring and discussing the project as they configure andexecute it. This latter reporting mode significantly reduces the need for additional verificationthat the student performed the module. Students have an open ended project as well thatinvolves integration of at least three measurement or actuation sub-systems. These projects arestudent-proposed early in the class offering with periodic status updates. Students are notrestricted to the sensors that were in the formative modules. They can use a variety of sensors oractuators for their projects. Project work can be conducted in teams of two students that areconnected online. The instructional team reviews the student-proposed topics to ensure thefeasibility of it. The

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NSF Grantees: Learning Tools (Virtual)

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Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University; Tiantian Li, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Ali Khalid Raz, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University at West Lafayette; John W. Sutherland, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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introduction to the tools and technologies utilized and effective strategies for masteringmaterial presented online.Current WorkThe team has begun to identify specific topics to be included in the MBSE curriculum throughinterviews with industrial partners and searching peer-institution curricula. As of January 20,2020, our team had spoken with eight people at three partner corporations who have furthervalidated the need and demand for a vertically integrated program of MBSE education.Discussions with industry partners has revealed that it is useful for all employees involved withmanufacturing and upper management, to be familiar with the concept of model-based systemsengineering, while design engineers must be able to apply the concepts. Some

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Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Danielle Marie Fredette, Cedarville University; Nathan Jessurun, University of Florida

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hybrid of electrical engineeringand computer science, and was first offered in the year 2002, with its first graduating class andaccreditation in 2006.A senior design capstone project has always been part of the curriculum for engineering students,with electrical engineering and computer engineering students put together on teams in order toutilize their different skills to complete a realistic project. Initially, all of the EE student teams didthe same project for a full year, with each year’s project being different from the previous year’s.After about 5 years of this, senior design started having diverse projects. Each project and team isadvised by a faculty member, and each year both students and faculty get an opportunity topropose new

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Promoting Communication Skills

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Gabrielle Orbaek White, Swansea University ; Patricia Xavier, Swansea University; Catherine Groves, Swansea University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

not have clear beginnings, middles orends. One issue that emerged from students’ journals was a tension between engineering andsocial science. On one hand, there was a recognition of the importance of social and politicalcontext across students’ disciplinary backgrounds. However, this did not necessarily mean it wassimple or straightforward for students to integrate these perspectives into their work. “There was certainly a belief that I was on the team to ‘do the social stuff’ required on the course, from both myself and my fellow team members. There was an underestimation of the significance of the social science, in the fact that social science principles must be applied to any development project, in a sense they

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Study Abroad Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 9

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Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University; Blake Wentz, Milwaukee School of Engineering ; Sreemala Das Majumder, Oklahoma State University

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International

internationalopportunities. However, few universities have international programs integrated within theirSTEM curriculum [3]. There has been research that the need for global experiences within theengineering curriculum are necessary to achieve students with global competence. Warnick(2010) identified the following eight categories of engineering global competence [9]: 1. Exhibit a global mindset 2. Appreciate an understand different cultures 3. Demonstrate world and local knowledge 4. Communicate cross-culturally 5. Speak more than one language including English 6. Understand international business, law, and technical elements 7. Live and work in a transnational engineering environment 8. Work in international

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 19

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Abhidipta Mallik, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Pooneh Sabouri, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Shramana Ghosh, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education

, Brooklyn, NY, where he is serving as a research assistant under an NSF-funded ITEST project.Dr. Pooneh Sabouri, New York University Pooneh Sabouri received her Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning, focusing on science education at New York University. She has a master’s degree in mathematics education and statistics from The University of Texas at Austin and earned her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Iran. Pooneh is interested in teacher learning and how to co-develop theoretical tools with teachers to inform and expand their teaching practices. She is a postdoctoral associate at Tandon School of Engineering at New York University, where she studies teachers’ experiences as

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NSF Grantees: First Year Programming (1)

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Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron; Nidaa Makki, University of Akron; Linda M. Subich, University of Akron; David Steer, University of Akron; Erin R. Stevic, University of Akron

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #30170Zip to Industry: A First-Year Corporate-STEM Connection ProgramDr. Donald P. Visco Jr., The University of Akron Donald P. Visco, Jr. is the former Dean of the College of Engineering at The University of Akron and currently a Professor of Chemical Engineering.Nidaa Makki Dr. Nidaa Makki is an Associate Professor in the LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education at The University of Akron, in the department in Curricular and Instructional Studies. Her work focuses on STEM curriculum integration and science inquiry practices in middle and high school. She is a co-PI on an NSF funded project to

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First-Year Programs: Unique Projects & Pedagogies

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Tyler Milburn, Ohio State University; Cassondra Wallwey, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

elementary school [1]. First-year engineering programsoften take on the task of providing students with engineering experiences to help mold theirexpectations of what an engineer does and what various engineering disciplines are available tothem in an effort to improve retention [2].As many different first-year engineering (FYE) programs have shown, students can beintroduced to engineering experiences earlier in their education through course work, designprojects, or lab experiences. A challenge of this discipline-exposure component of a first-yearengineering curriculum is how to efficiently use course time to introduce so many differentengineering disciplines in ways that are impactful and meaningful to students. One such way ofproviding first-year

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CPDD Session 1 - Generating Intellectual Excitement for Professional Learners

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Luke Fredette, Ohio State University; Emily Nutwell, Ohio State University; Scott Noll P.E., Ohio State University

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Continuing Professional Development

University educators should be responsive to integrate this intothe content, organization, and delivery of high-level technical short courses.1. Introduction Much research has been undertaken to understand and enhance one primary mission ofthe University as an institution: the education of students. The bulk of this work has focused onan interaction where students go to the University in its own context, whether that be a physicalpresence on a campus or through distance learning programs. In each case, the tone of thisinteraction is largely set by the culture of the University, comprised of values, expectations, andstyles of communicating. This approach may benefit many students, who will grow and flourishin the University context; however

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy II - Best Teaching Practices

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Elizabeth Rose Pollack, Michigan State University ; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Michele J. Grimm, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

in his department including; modified mastery learning in early engineering courses and a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for honors students. The ISD team currently has 50+ students working to design and build an electric bicycle and human powered vehi- cles. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows. He is also active in technology adoption and support. Geoffrey holds a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University and Bachelor de- grees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Cedarville University. His research interests are fo- cused on best practices for student learning and student success.Dr. Michele J. Grimm, Michigan State University

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Preparation for Graduate Research

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Bala Ram P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Tobin N. Walton, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Teixeira-Poit

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Graduate Studies

experiences that caused them to see themselves as differentiated from the broader group ofresearch engineers. This within-group differentiation appears to be grounded in fairly routine experiencesas a member of an under-represented group in a STEM field. Ironically, despite the clear disempoweringimpact that these experiences can have, there is also some evidence that they may promote thedevelopment of alternative value structures and feelings of purpose related to STEM fields for membersof underrepresented groups. 15ReferencesAlexander, C. (2011) Learning to be lawyers: Professional identity and the law school curriculum. Maryland Law Review, 70(2), 465-483.Ancis, J. R., & Plillips, S. D

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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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Mohamed ElZomor, Florida International University; Omar Youssef, University of Arizona; Sara Ghaemi, University of Arizona; Tasbeeh Alaqtum, University of Arizona

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

has been integrating innovative and novel educational paradigms in STEM education to support student engagement, retention, and diversity.Prof. Omar Youssef, University of Arizona Dr. Omar Youssef is a Lecturer at University of Arizona (UofA), College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture, and the School of Sustainable Built Environments. A Building Scientist in the Institute on Place and Wellbeing Performance. An Architecture Designer in Practice focusing on Environmental Application within the Industry. Dr. Youssef has extensive industry experience of constructed large-scale projects. Omar’s interdisciplinary background combines between Architecture Practice, Environmental Sciences, Health and

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 19

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Laurel Johnston, Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #30571Student Perception of Mathematical Modeling Before and After Completinga Two Joint Robot Computer Simulation Task (RTP)Mrs. Laurel Johnston, Boise State University Laurel Johnston is a master’s student in the STEM Education program at Boise State University. She has over eight years of teaching experience in high school science and mathematics. She enjoys integrating engineering concepts in the classroom to help increase student engagement and understanding.Dr. Noah Salzman, Boise State University Noah Salzman is an Assistant Professor at Boise State University, where he is a member of the Electrical and

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Understanding Student Behavior and Experiences

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Jeannine E. Turner, Florida State University; Min Tang; Shayne Kelly McConomy, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Mostafa Papi; Jerris Hooker, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Educational Research and Methods

) to explore the best pedagogical practices to improve the efficiency integrating classroom project-based learning and students’ real-world problem-solving practice. I have MS degree from Florida State University in Curriculum and Instruction and BA degree from China Nanchang University in English. I speak English, Chinese, and some Japanese. I am a proactive person. If you are interested in my research topic, please feel free to contact me via email: mt14n@my.fsu.eduMr. Shayne Kelly McConomy, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Shayne K. McConomy is the Capstone Design Coordinator in the Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; He holds a PhD in Automotive

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International STEM Education: International Division Technical Session 6

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Rachel A. Brennan, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jose F. Oliden, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería; Juan Martín Rodríguez, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria

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being able to talk with the UNI students about their current engineeringprojects as well as their aspirations for future careers has introduced me to completely amazing andinnovative ideas. It makes me excited to see what I will do and become in the future as an aerospaceengineer. I also hope to be involved in international projects.”“In the beginning I wondered where we were going with the programming on MBlock (what kind ofproject/what the programming could do) but the SGDs tied it all together. Overall, there were not anyquestions I felt I couldn't ask within this program. The integration of students from the UNI made us PennState students establish a comfort level within the local City, and within the engineering program. Also,the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University; Brad Rowland, Oklahoma State University; Joe Conner, Oklahoma State University; Brian K. Norton P.E., Oklahoma State University; Qinang Hu, Oklahoma State University; Toni Ivey, Oklahoma State University

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field application, and useindustrially relevant equipment. Many of the interdisciplinary experiments are developed byprofessors that have decades of industrial experience. From fall 2018 to date, ENDEAVOR hasdeveloped four interdisciplinary laboratory courses and are developing two new courses.Specifically:(a) Engineering Toolbox (Freshman – Sophomore), new course: This course is focused on provided freshman and sophomore with skills to include mill, lathe, CNC, additive manufacturing, circuits, data acquisition, and integration. This skill building endeavor is built around the students manufacturing a working impeller pump. The students will compete to build the best pump with the winner getting an automatic A for the course. In

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Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Toshika Fegade, Drexel University; Yu-Chieh (Jamie) Wu, Drexel University ; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

Virtual Reality for Green Energy Manufacturing Education AbstractThis paper presents the project-based learning result of green energy manufacturing integratedwith virtual reality (VR). This work provides an innovative solution for optimizing learningeffectiveness and improving educational outcomes through the development of virtual models thatcan be used and integrated into the existing renewable energy laboratory. The goal is to apply theseprototypical simulators to train undergraduate engineering students and professionals in windenergy education; and to offer experiential learning opportunities in 3D modeling, simulation, andvisualization. The students were given multiple projects

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2: Poster Presentations

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MiKyla Jean Harjamaki, Playful Learning Lab; Annmarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas; Krista Schumacher, University of St. Thomas; Abby Bensen, University of St. Thomas; Emma Michelle Monson, University of St. Thomas

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Mathematics

the creative integration of STEAM into these videos, for years teachers havetold the band that they were showing these videos in the classroom and using them to inspirestudents. In partnership with the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas, OK Gocreated an online resource for educators called OK Go Sandbox. Using OK Go’s music videos asinspiration, OK Go Sandbox creates new videos, activities, and challenges that can be integratedinto the K-12 classroom to teach a variety of STEAM concepts.Why Math? OK Go’s lead singer, Damian Kulash, has often spoken about the importance of math inthe creation of their music videos. While discussing “The One Moment” music video, he states,“The dance we were trying to choreograph, all

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 18

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Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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interests include experimental aerodynamics, aircraft design and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 An Authentic Learning Environment with Flight Simulation Technology (Evaluation)AbstractThe primary advantage of an authentic learning environment is to promote engagement withcontent resulting in improved academic performance and persistence. The use of technology canpromote an authentic learning environment. However, rural school districts typically lack theresources for implementing technology-supported authentic learning. The research presented inthis paper is based on the development and assessment of an authentic learning environment forthree

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WIP It! Faculty Development Style!

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Aided Design (CAD), and Alternative Energy Systems. Research interests include: low power energy harvesting systems, renewable energy technologies and education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Certification and Training for Automation and MechatronicsIntroduction:This article is a Work In Progress (WIP) paper that presents the faculty professional developmentwhich is an integral part of any academic institution. The curriculum and courses offered shouldbe revised based on industry needs. The technology is advancing rapidly, and there is crying needfor skilled workers in coming years. The Engineering Technology (ETEC) department at SamHouston State University (SHSU) has just

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NSF Grantees: Faculty Development 2

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Chrysanthe Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth Long Lingo, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jeanine Lee McHugh Skorinko, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

… Contributions to WPI may demonstrate an external impact if they are disseminated and recognized externally.” • It endorses an inclusive definition of scholarship and identifies characteristics common to all scholarship: public, amenable to critical appraisal, exchanged and used by other members of a scholarly community. The scholarships of discovery, integration, application and practice, teaching and learning, and engagement are defined. The policy states that contributions may be in one area or across multiple areas, and that all areas are valued equally. Scholarly contributions may combine or cut across traditional categories of teaching, research/creativity, and service. • A teaching portfolio is now a required element

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Student Division Technical Session 4

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Alyssa Travitz, University of Michigan; Ayse Muniz, The University of Michigan; Joanne Kay Beckwith, University of Michigan; Rose K. Cersonsky, University of Michigan

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connect withone another and reflect on the information they have been exposed to throughout the day.As shown in fig. 6, the majority of teachers have already used, or are intending to use the activitykit provided. Some have even mentioned using activities from the website that were not part of thetrack they attended at the workshop but fit their classroom curriculum. There was a wide breadthin the ways teachers implemented their classroom kits. Some teachers mentioned they use theactivity as an introduction to a new concept, while others used them as hands on reinforcement ofa concept they had already taught in a traditional fashion. Teachers who used the kits mentionedthat they encouraged them to try new teaching strategies in their classrooms

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First-year Programs: Professional Development and Skills

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Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Arístides Carrillo Fernández, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amanda Johnston, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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encouraged to think about theopportunities that each variable provides as a source of information for the client. More researchneeds to be done about what teaching practices help students overcome the fixation on somevariables of the data.The students’ previous knowledge of statistics could have mediated their question designpractice and limited their ability to answer their questions. Although the students were able toapply some of the statistical skills they had learned in the course, they did not have the skills toaddress some of the questions they were interested in. Similar activities, where students learn andpractice statistics, could be integrated into the curriculum at the pre-college and college level.The Bike-share problem is an example of

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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: 2019 Best PIC, Zone, and Diversity Papers Live Q&A

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Georgios Georgalis, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Karen Marais, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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2019 Best Zone & PIC Papers

improvements that instructors can use to give their students morefailure opportunities during PBL.1 IntroductionABET’s Criterion 5 requires engineering programs to provide all undergraduate students a majordesign experience that entails technical knowledge and skills acquired through the curriculum andincorporates realistic standards and constraints. The major design experience mentioned in thecriterion is an example of project-based learning (PBL): the theory and practice of using real-worldprojects that have time restrictions to achieve specific objectives and to facilitate individual andcollective learning [1]. PBL is a learner-centered approach that allows students to engage with anill-defined project to promote research, teamwork, critical

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NSF Grantees: Student Thought

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Andrew Olewnik, State University of New York at Buffalo; Randy K. Yerrick, State University of New York at Buffalo; Manoj Madabhushi; Rachith R. Ramaswamy, State University of New York at Buffalo; Yonghee Lee, State University of New York at Buffalo; Hala Alfadhli, State University of New York at Buffalo; Amanda A. Simmons, State University of New York at Buffalo

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interrelated. These blocks, which include design, analysis,ethics, and laboratory, serve to fragment rather than integrate the curriculum and therefore thelearning experience and preparation of engineering students. The curricula typically includemany levels of pre-requisites and require students fully understand theory before being permittedto practice application. Rather than necessarily informing each other, these insular blocks,typically taught by different entities within the university structure, serve as individualappendages between which the student must somehow identify connections. The authors argued“… the workload of science and math courses can be so overwhelming that students end uplosing interest in the profession for which they are

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Labs & Projects - New Opportunities

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Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Siben Dasgupta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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(previously known as Boston Edison Company) for more than twenty five years where he worked in various departments like transmission, distribution and relaying groups. He mainly worked for a 700 megawatt nuclear generating station within Eversource. At Eversource, he also held the role of Division Manager for Power and Controls Division for 15 years. He has over 15 years of oversight and supervision experience. Before coming to Wentworth Institute of Technology, Prof. Das- gupta worked as an Adjunct Professor (part time) at Northeastern University for more than 11 year in the Graduate School of Engineering. He mainly taught the courses in Operations Research at Northeastern University. He also, taught at Suffolk University