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ENT Division Technical Session: First-year Experiences

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Courtney A. Lemasney, Rowan University; Hayley M. Shuster, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation, First-Year Programs

also plans to complete a specialization in Biomedical Engineering in order to explore applications of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the development of medical devices like prosthetics.Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University Kaitlin Mallouk is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Prior to beginning that role, she spent five years as an Instructor in the Mechanical Engineering and Experiential Engineering Education Departments at Rowan. Kaitlin has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and an MS and PhD in Environmental Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois. c American Society for Engineering

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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Jay Lee P.E., California Baptist University; Yeonsang Hwang P.E., Arkansas State University; Tae-Hoon Kim, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

with the 4-input feature option.5. Implementation in classroomThe proposed artificial intelligence (AI) model can be used in various classroom and laboratorysettings with machine learning software packages for general engineering studies thanks mainlyto its versatility in modeling the procedures of forecasting any future events based on big data. Itwould be particularly beneficial to a student who attempts to learn how to predict future weatherevents for planning purposes in the AI approach. In a traditional approach, Ordinary LeastSquare (OLS) regression is one of the methods generally used for the prediction. By using themachine learning approach proposed in this paper, a student will learn the state-of-art machinelearning approach and

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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Eva Cosoroaba, University of Vermont

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

tallied in the BB grade center. Use a Resistor: 1) To buy a resubmission of an NSQ report. Note: each report be revised only once. E-mail regarding token use must be submitted by EOD (end-of-day, 11:59pm) the day following grade posting and revised reports are due three days after grades were posted, EOD. Example: If report grades are posted Monday, e-mail is due Tuesday EOD and report revision Thursday EOD. 2) To get a 24-hour extension on the lab report submission deadline. Note: two resistors can be redeemed for a 48-hour extension. You will have to specify the number of resistors you plan to use via e-mail the day before the report is due, by EOD. You cannot extend the same

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 9

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Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Catrina Ann Shanas; Ashley Pratt, National University; Sophie Nguyen, County of Los Angeles

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Computing and Information Technology

enhance the overall user experience. The future releases of the I-Tracker application shallinclude warranty tracking for customizable time frame settings for the timeframe widgets, a mobileapplication, and the professional appraisal/resale feature for the electronic devices under warranty.The final two features that we plan to add in a future release is the addition of a mobile applicationand the resale feature. The mobile application will allow the users to have access to all theinformation on the web application in the form of a mobile app, this will help the user enter newwarranties easier and allow the user to get notifications sent directly to their phone rather than justthe email. Lastly, the addition of the appraisal/resale feature allows

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Carisa H. Ramming, Oklahoma State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

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Construction Engineering

structural courseworkrequirements and overlapping industry relationships. As all of these graduates will end up in theconstruction related industry, it is of interest how their perceptions vary.IntroductionStudents and faculty alike can question the validity of certain coursework to a degree program.As the ABET requirements change over time, programs respond to the change with curriculumchanges [1} Additionally, as a student progresses into their career, their perception of self alsochanges. A student may see themselves as a mediator between science and math, a tinkerer or asocial servant striving to better the world [2]. Student thoughts about their future career or“career thoughts” may also affect attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, feelings, plans

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Learning Mechanics Through Experimentation

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Kathleen Bieryla, University of Portland; Nikolene A. Schulz P.E., University of Portland; Rebecca D. Levison, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland

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Mechanics

I (statics) using CAP model. 2016 ASEEAnnual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana6. Howard, A. K. T. Work in progress: 3-D models with lesson plans. 2019 ASEE AnnualConference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida7. Rae, D., & Melton, D. E. (2017). Developing an entrepreneurial mindset in US engineeringeducation: An international view of the KEEN project. The Journal of EngineeringEntrepreneurship, 7(3)8. Coller, B. D. (2008). An experiment in hands-on learning in engineering mechanics: Statics.International Journal of Engineering Education, 24(3), 545.

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Darius Fieschko, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Aerospace, Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

course can beplaced into an engineering curriculum to address the advanced topics. While we are planning anew full course on PLCs, we will continue placing the PLC module into the Introduction toProjects and Tools course.References[1] S. He, H. Rahemi, K. Mouaouya, “Teaching PLC Programming and Industrial Automation in MechatronicsEngineering,” 122nd ASEE annual conference and exposition, Seattle, WA 2015.[2] R, Liu, “Global PLC market returns to growth in 2017, after two-year contraction”,IHSMarkit, https://technology.ihs.com/584279/global-plc-market-returns-to-growth-in-2017-after-two-year-contraction, 2018.[3] GlobeNewsWire,” Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) - Worldwide Market Outlook to 2023, Driven by theIncreased Need to Reduce

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 7

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Flor Angela Bravo, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Jairo Alberto Hurtado JAH, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

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Community Engagement Division

advisors toreview and prioritize these requirements and create a report. In this meeting, advisors and studentsagree on the design requirements to implement in the prototype they will deliver at the end of thecourse. Students make an engineering report, which includes a work plan detailing the activitiesthey will conduct in the project, the deliverables, and the delivery dates.Stage 3: Ideate. In the ideate stage, students use divergent thinking to brainstorm possiblesolutions to the design challenge. Then, they use convergent thinking to analyze whether theseideas meet the design requirements identified in the previous stage. Students make an oralpresentation of their ideas to receive comments from the advisors. At this stage, we promote

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Promoting Communication Skills

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Lisa R. Volpatti, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alex Jordan Hanson, University of Texas at Austin; Jennifer M. Schall; Jesse N. Dunietz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Amanda X. Chen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rohan Chitnis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Eric J. Alm; Alison F. Takemura, U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute; Diana M. Chien, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Conference Session

Design in Biomedical Engineering (Works in Progress) - June 24th

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Olga Imas, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Icaro Dos Santos, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering

: New Design Track New Design Track Course 1 (2 credit) – Spring Term, Year 3 • Outcome: assignment of teams and projects, market research, project plan • Topics: design controls, project management, literature research, FDA regulation, codes and standards, intellectual property, user needs, design specifications. Course 2 (3 credits) – Fall Term, Year 4 • Outcome: design specifications, system design and simulations • Topics: system diagrams, interface specifications, hazard analysis, university resources Course 3 (2 credits) – Winter Term, Year 4 • Outcome: subsystem design, system integration, prototype building and bench testing • Topics: power budgets, electrical noise and interference Course 4 (2 credits) – Spring Term, Year 4

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NSF Grantees: Student Learning 3

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Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Kenya Z. Mejia, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

explorereactions and takeaways can be hard. In the context of designing reflection activities, it can bedifficult to think about and debug student reactions against a backdrop of trying to plan and enactthe reflection activity, (4) our initial models can be imposing to audiences, and (5) the work on aconceptual framework and survey can be treated not only from a scholarly perspective but also adesignerly perspective.As we move forward, we are grappling with three tensions: (1) how to broadly capture studentreactions without having a survey that is too long, (2) how to address the observation that asurvey capturing reactions to a reflection activity is, in a way, a reflection itself, and (3) how toethically and efficiently make sense of the data that

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Advances in Additive, Hybrid, and Digital Manufacturing Education

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

continue, predicting thatmanufacturing employment will increase by another 230,000 jobs before year end. A recentKPMG International survey of manufacturing executives confirms this projection. Roughly 41%of US manufacturing executives plan to hire in the coming year. However, the required skill setshave shifted to be more software and high tech-oriented. There is great opportunity for peoplewilling to learn injection mold making and tool making.ObjectivesThe paper describes the process of retrofitting a manual injection molding machine to beautomated and remotely accessible, and assessing students’ response to the technology. Thesystem will serve multiple purposes. First, it can be used as part of a manufacturing processescourse to teach students

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Online and Professional Graduate Programs

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Tilman Wolf, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; C. V. Hollot, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Russell Tessier, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; George Bryan Polivka, Shorelight; Yadi Eslami, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

participate in Optional Practical Training (OPT) after the completion of their program, and in some countries degree programs with substantial residential programs are viewed as preferred.We currently offer both options to students depending on their location. The main market for thisprogram is China (both options) and India (only 1+1 option).The courses offered via the Live Platform contain the same content as the respective courses offeredin the residential program. The only difference is that the course material for the Live Platformhas been gone through an instructional design process to include planned interactions between in-structor and students. Some of the residential courses have started to use the same course materialsas for the

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Michelle M Alvarado, University of Florida; Katie Leanne Basinger, University of Florida; Diego Alvarado, University of Florida; Behshad Lahijanian , University of Florida

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

Flipped Classroom’The Journal of Information Systems Education, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 7-11, 2013.[10] T. Koulopoulos and D. Keldsen, “Gen-Z effect: The six forces shaping the future of business.” Routledge, 2016.[11] J. Fromm and A. Read, “Marketing to Gen Z: The rules for reaching this vast, and very different, generation of influencers,” New York: AMACOM, 2018. [E-book] Available: https://www.worldcat.org/.[12] C. Seemiller and M. Grace, “Generation Z: A Century in the Making.” Routledge, 2018.[13] Institutional Planning and Research, “Enrollment and Demographics”, Feb. 2020. Accessed on Feb. 2020. [Online]. Available: https://ir.aa.ufl.edu/uffacts/enrollment-1/.

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Thomas M. Hall Jr., Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; April Chit Cheung, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

“actions” has been added to Criterion 4, beginningin this accreditation cycle (2020-2021) to recognize that continuous improvement has both input(results of assessment and evaluation) and output (actions).] For the remainder of this paper, wewill discuss each of the last three requirements of Criterion 4 by reviewing common problemsand suggesting simple processes for maximizing value of the effort spent.Assessment – Data Collection and Preparation FailuresIn a culture of assessment only, programs can spend inordinate time in data collection leading tono action plans for program improvement. As a result, considerable time is consumed inassessment with no improvement in student learning, that is, no added value. In thisenvironment, faculty consider

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Empathy and Human-Centered Design 1

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Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Andrea Goncher, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

team High whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 6. An ability to develop and conduct Low appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions 7. An ability to acquire and apply new Low knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies Table 1: Relation of course content to ABET Program OutcomesStudent Makers Skills and Course ReflectionWhile the majority of this paper is on the structure and content of the course, a one-question, pre-and post-survey relating to makerspace skills is included to initially reflect upon

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Chemical Engineering in the Sophomore Year

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David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky

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Chemical Engineering

. Consider how your lectures will proceed before recording or transmitting them in order to optimize their length. Are there images or equations that would be just as effective if presented in their final form, or should you plan to develop those as you might in a face-to-face course?. Remember students have a pause button they do not have in a live class where writing and reflective time is important. Shorter videos also ease your burden as there is less cost associated with technical glitches or individual errors that can wipe out a recording in process. 6. Accountability and Engagement. Consider how you can incorporate low-stakes assessments or other activities into your instructional materials to keep

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Outreach and Retention

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Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Allison Serrano; Axel Alvarez Loya, California State University, Fullerton; Nikol Miojevic; Kimberly Krystal Lopez-Zepeda; Madeline E. Rasche

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

a STEM researchproject. National Science Foundation Middle/High School Student Attitudes Towards STEM (S-STEM) Survey [8] was used to assess the overall impact of the outreach program on the femalestudents’ self-confidence and motivation in pursuing future cross-disciplinary STEM careers.The results showed that the 21st Century skills related to critical-thinking, communication, andcollaboration was the section with the most radical improvement.Keywords: kinematics of mechanisms, protein kinematics, biomechanics, biochemistry, DNAnano-mechanismsIDEAL Online Summer Outreach Program Curriculum Plan and MethodsDuring the summer of 2019, mechanical engineering faculty and two undergraduate studentsfrom both NSM and ECS colleges offered a two

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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Astrid K Northrup P.E., Northwest College, Powell WY; Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

positive trends in high school mathematics scores, females are lesslikely than males to declare engineering as their major in college [4]. In 2006, about 15% of first-year female college students planned to declare a major in all STEM fields combined; but ifbiological and agricultural sciences are removed, only about 5% of first-year female collegestudents intend to major in a STEM area of physical sciences, including engineering [3]. At thesame time, more than a quarter (25%) of first-year male college students declared a physicalscience major [3]. So, if it’s not ability, why do more males pursue physical science and engineering whilefemales do not? The reasons are complex and intricately tied to culture, but research indicatesone primary

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Exploration of Broad Issues and Promotion of Engineering and Technological Literacy

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Carl O. Hilgarth

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

or desires.” [10] noting that historically the term “technology” has a muchbroader and deeper meaning than just today’s context of being associated with computers andrelated electronic devices by elaborating that technology “… encompasses the entire human-made world, from the simplest artifacts … to the most complex … as well as including the entireinfrastructure needed to design, manufacture, operate, and repair technological artifacts…”[10] and postulates that while engineers “may not actually construct artifacts … they are theones who develop the plans and directions for how artifacts are to be constructed… .” [10]. Theframework defined engineering as “… a systematic and often iterative approach to designingobjects, processes, and systems

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

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Engineering Technology

of numerous techniques is available in various books,journals, and websites [3] – [5]. All these techniques point to the fact that the success of acourse/program in a curriculum depends on how well the SLOs are defined for that course.SLOs are like navigation tools such as a global positioning system (GPS). Once a destination isfed to GPS, the device guides the driver throughout the journey and the driver takes action tonavigate correctly to the chosen destination. Similarly, learning outcomes are guiding tools thatguide the students to the desired results of the planned course [6]. The aim of an academiccourse/program is indicated by SLOs as they give a clear idea of what can be achieved by joininga particular program. Whether it’s a short

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Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Boong Yeol Ryoo, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

team to provide additional safety for the drone operation.Texas A&M University has strict regulations on drone operation on campus. Flight license andtraining are mandatory.The artificial intelligent algorithm for building damage detection is beyond the scope ofundergraduate capstone design course, as a result, this portion of the research is planned to becarried out by faculty members and graduate students.The main control-related design challenge is to fly the drone at a fixed distance away from thebuilding surface. This is a closed loop control system with the distance measurement as thefeedback. The speeds of the four motors on the drone are controlled based on the feedback tomaintain constant distance between the drone and the

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Technical Courses and Liberal Education

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Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; William M. Jordan, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

help students understand how their current coursework applies to and builds on not only their current understanding, but also their future coursework and their future careers.This resonates with what is found in Dr. Twenge’s book. According to Dr. Twenge, iGens aremore pessimistic and less confident than previous generations [7]. They are more willing towork hard in class and not question the grades. They are hesitant to talk in class because they donot want to say something wrong. Having grown up with the internet, they are used to findinginformation themselves. They want professors to keep class interesting, keeping videos, etc. tothree minutes maximum. This is important when planning class time for iGens. Typical iGensdo not

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Novel Strategies for Studying Liberal Education

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Michael Lachney, Michigan State University; Madison C. Allen, Michigan State University ; Briana P. Green, Michigan State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

-school, and at a regional FIRST Lego League competition.When this project started, Julie had been using Mindstorms in her classroom and after-school forthe last ten years and had no plans of stopping in the near future. Mindstorms, as an educationaltechnology and toy extension of LEGO products, is a proprietary programmable robotics kit thatis owned by the multinational LEGO Group. For both the educational and entertainment ver-sions, the centerpiece of the kit is called the programmable brick, which can be coded to manipu-late motors and sensors. LEGO Mindstorms and the programmable brick have firm roots in constructionism. At asurface level, its name references Papert’s 1980 book, Mindstorms: Children, Computers, andPowerful Ideas and

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Caroline Ghio, Northeastern University; Sydney Anne Morris, Northeastern University; Hannah Marie Boyce, Northeastern University; Bradley Joseph Priem, Northeastern University; Paul A. DiMilla, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University

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Women in Engineering

Pursued/planned to pursue Yes 21 15 further post-graduate education No 8 2for each individual as well as comparison with known attributes (e.g., years tutored) forrespondents who were willing to participate in a follow-up phone interview. Statistical analysisfocused on identifying statistically significant differences (expressed in terms of p values) andeffect sizes (expressed in terms of Cohen’s d for means, Cohen’s h for proportions, andPearson’s r for correlations). Reporting both p values and effect sizes provided distinctidentification of non-random differences (for testing of null hypotheses) and magnitudes ofeffects. Differences between

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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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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

action.Critical reflection is embedded within a program that recruits both engineers and non-engineers,with teaching and learning strategies drawn from the social sciences and humanities andintegrated with engineering management and problem-based learning. The program connectsstudents to a project partner in Sierra Leone or Zambia, the students work to understand theirpartners’ needs and assets and then develop an intervention plan consistent with the aims of theSDGs.In this paper, we provide results of a critically reflexive thematic analysis to explore the nature ofstudent reflections within the context of this interdisciplinary program. Evidence suggests arange of student interpretation of the purpose and application of critical reflection. Some are

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 4

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Tuncay Aktosun, University of Texas at Arlington; Yolanda Parker, Tarrant County College; Jianzhong Su, University of Texas at Arlington

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, expected graduation date,academic performance in the previous semester, the list of the current semester courses, thefuture plan, and any additional relevant information the student would like to provide. TheSURGE faculty have access to student records and it is usually the case that at least some of theSURGE faculty have had the applicants in the classes they have taught. The e-mail responses by 4the students are gathered by the SURGE Director and passes to the program faculty and theUndergraduate Mathematics Advisor. The SURGE faculty and the Undergraduate Advisorprovide comments, and the SURGE Director, based on the comments, invites the applicants to abrief interview in person. We feel that this

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Research in Faculty Development

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Valerie Martin Conley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Sarah E Cooksey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs ; Kathryn Elizabeth Starkey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

his life and career goals were in alignment, he stated, “No, I only havecareer goals, life goals will be on the back burner until tenure.” Similar themes were noted byanother former postdoctoral scholar who is now in a tenure-track faculty member role: “I’mworking on a home, life, and work balance, but it's difficult and I often feel pressure to beworking or at least be reading papers on the weekends and you know, that's probably the hardestaspect of it.”The absence of work-life balance was consistently noted as an inevitable component of theprofessoriate, examples were commonly shared that imbalance was exacerbated in academiacompared to other career fields. A Latinx female currently employed as a postdoctoral scholarand planning to pursue a

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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Samara Rose Boyle, Rice University; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University; Reginald DesRoches, Rice University; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas at Arlington; Anne Nordberg, University of Texas at Arlington; Wei Wayne Li, Texas Southern University; Hanadi S. Rifai P.E., University of Houston

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

for crowd- sourcing bicycle and pedestrian conflict data, transportation public health performance measures, policy and infrastructure improvements resulting from bicycle and pedestrian fatality crashes, linking physi- cal activity levels to travel modes, transportation mobility for the transportation disadvantaged, and the development of planning and transit performance measures for access to opportunities, integrating sus- tainability into the engineering curriculum and creating an engineering sustainability minor. He has published several articles in the Transportation Research Record, other journals and conferences on these and other related topics. He is currently serving on the Transportation Research Board

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Team/Project-based Pedagogy and Approaches

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Alexander Bryan Bailey, Alfred State College; Trevor S. Michelson, State University of New York, Alfred State; Reza Rashidi, State University of New York, Alfred State

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Mechanical Engineering

manufacturing capabilities of the Alfred State clean room. As with all projects, there were some portions of the microfabrication process that were notexecuted as planned. The aluminum traces for device design configurations 1.1 and 2.1 wereunable to be realized due to unforeseen design flaws. There was not enough spacing between the20 µm wide traces for the photomask laser printer to properly define those elements. In addition,the traces failed due to overdeveloping in the photoresist developer solution. The configurationswith smaller critical dimensions were washed away while waiting for larger features in the otherconfigurations to develop properly. These results, although not desired, are still valuablefeedback concerning the student’s MEMS