Conference Session

Assessment Strategies in Mechanics

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Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

energy, conservation of energy, theprinciple of linear/angular impulse and momentum, and conservation of linear/angularmomentum [1], [2].Associated with these fundamental physics mechanics concepts, Engineering Dynamics includesa variety of problem-solving approaches. For instance, when applying Newton’s second law, aproblem-solving approach typically includes: establishing an appropriate coordinate system,drawing free-body and kinetic diagrams, applying Newton’s second law to set up mathematicalequations, and solving mathematical equations. Extensive research in physics education andengineering dynamics education has shown that problem solving is highly challenging for manystudents across the entire education spectrum, ranging from K-12 to

Conference Session

Identity, Culture, and Socialization

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Benjamin Goldschneider, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

majors.Background and ObjectivesRetaining students in STEM majors has remained a stubbornly difficulty issue for the collectiveSTEM education community to address. Studies vary, but typically report that only roughly halfof all students who enroll in science and engineering persist to the completion of their degree [1].For underrepresented minority students, the estimates are even lower, ranging from eighteen totwenty-two percent [2]. Addressing this issue begins with the moment that students arrive oncampus, as their first year can lay the foundation for their experiences as they proceed throughtheir undergraduate careers. However, understanding the reasons that students might choose toleave their initial discipline requires an examination of why they

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 4

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Neal I. Callaghan, University of Toronto; Jose Luis Cadavid, University of Toronto; Huntley H. Chang, University of Toronto; Ileana Louise Co, University of Toronto; Nicolas Ivanov, University of Toronto; Nhien Tran-Nguyen, University of Toronto; Jonathan Rubianto, University of Toronto; Locke Davenport Huyer, University of Toronto; Dawn M. Kilkenny, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

identified as having fewer external challenges to learning, allowing forassessment of cultural impact of learning. Preliminary assessment of multi-school participation(1 term) presents very different student outcomes, as students from the new school demonstratedno difference in performance between traditional classroom and Discovery settings, and notablylower engagement in the inquiry-focused program structure. This differential impact may resultfrom cultural elements; in this study, we attempt to explain this gap in benefit from, andacceptance of, a problem-based learning framework using grade data, student surveys, andformal educator interviews. In keeping with available literature, our findings suggest that higherperceived challenges to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: K-12 Session 2

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Constance M. Syharat, University of Connecticut; Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Arash E. Zaghi, University of Connecticut

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering.Indeed, there is ample evidence that diversity improves the productivity and creativity of teamsthrough varied perspectives, experiences and interpretations [1, 2]. However, there is littleawareness of the potential contributions of neurodiverse individuals, such as those with AttentionDeficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD has been defined by the AmericanPsychological Association as a neuropsychological condition characterized by a persistentpattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity [3]. However, ADHD has been shown tobe associated with creativity, innovation, and risk-taking, all of which are critical skills forengineers to tackle the multifaceted challenges of the future [4-6]. While these traits are allpotential assets

Conference Session

Mechatronics and Robotics I

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Christopher Pannier, University of Michigan-Dearborn; Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Melissa Morris, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Xiaopeng Zhao, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering with electronicsand intelligent computer control in the design and manufacture of products and processes” [1].Robotics expands upon mechatronics with emphases on perception, action, and interaction ofrobots. As a discipline at the intersection of traditional engineering disciplines, “mechatronicsand robotics engineering” (MRE) is fast-growing and future-minded but suffers similar diversityand inclusion challenges as engineering broadly. This paper explores these challenges andidentifies unique opportunities inherent to MRE to 1) increase the participation of women andunderrepresented minorities (URM) in MRE, and 2) use MRE to increase the participation ofwomen and URM in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) broadly

Conference Session

Professional Issues and Opportunities for Engineering Librarians

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Sarah E. Lester, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [1] there is a push foreducators to make a greater effort to improve outcomes for students from marginalized andlegally protected social identities. With this commitment in mind this research investigates ifengineering librarian members of ASEE have the knowledge, training, and support to incorporateinclusive teaching practices into their library instruction. This research examines the currentclimate for engineering librarians through an anonymous survey. The survey will collect data oninclusive teaching by engineering librarians. The study aims to answer whether librarians havethe knowledge, training, and support from their library, college, and institution to engage withinclusive teaching

Conference Session

The Best of First-year Programs Division

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Chao Wang, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

least constraints prompts more positive self-determination compared tothe one with the most constraints. The provision of choice and control has a more prominentimpact on female students’ motivation than on male students. The perceived need satisfaction ofcompetence may play a role in shaping students’ motivational responses.IntroductionHands-on team-based open-ended design projects in freshman engineering courses have beenshown to significantly improve student retention due to the benefits of active hands-on learning,self-directed acquisition of knowledge, development of skills and confidence necessary tosucceed in engineering and a growing sense of community [1, 2]. These open-ended designprojects range from highly structured [3] to theme

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Kerry Greer, University of British Columbia; Katherine A. Lyon, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

disciplines with a range of female enrolments (12.6% to 33.6%) toexamine for changes: chemical engineering (CHEM), mechanical engineering (MECH),electrical engineering (ELEC), and civil engineering (CIVL) (Table 1). These are the four largestdisciplines, with total undergraduate enrollment among them making up nearly half of all USengineering students. Because of their large size, about 44% of all female undergraduateengineering students in the US are enrolled in these disciplines. However, these traditionaldisciplines are still highly male-dominated, with an enrollment of less than 18% women overall.Table 1: Distribution of total and female undergraduate enrollment among disciplines, anddistribution of female enrollment within disciplines, for all

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: K-12 Session 2

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Ciera Ferrone, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Jennifer Velez, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Kyle D. Squires, Arizona State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering from Stanford University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Does EPICS as a pre-college program foster engineering identity development as correlated to doing engineering? Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) is a middle and high schoolprogram, supported by Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Tempe,Arizona, with a focus on the engineering design process and delivering real solutions tocommunity partners [1]. In order to evaluate the efficacy of the program, a pre/post-test designwas implemented to examine changes in attitudinal and behavioral measures. Pre-data werecollected at the beginning of the school year and paralleled

Conference Session

Teaching Statics: What and How?

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Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Aimee Monique Cloutier, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

fromstudents which strongly favor requiring Physics as a prerequisite, seems to support the surprisingconclusion that most students would benefit from taking Physics as a prerequisite to Statics.IntroductionAs the first engineering course that students typically encounter, Statics is an important gatewayto the rest of the curriculum as evidenced by the fact that it serves as a prerequisite for higher-level courses like Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials almost universally. However, there isfar less consistency between universities with regards to the prerequisite and corequisite coursesfor Statics itself. Table 1 provides a summary of the prerequisites and corequisites to Statics (orits equivalent) at select mechanical engineering programs around the

Conference Session

Relationships Between Skills and Knowledge Domains

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Wei Yao, Zhejiang University; Bifeng Zhang, Zhejiang University; Hu Shunshun, Zhejiang University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

creative personality, and thus affects scientific researchperformance. Creative personality plays an intermediary role between arts instructionand scientific research performance.INTRODUCTIONAlbert Einstein, as is well known, was one of the greatest scientists who developedtwo of the most important theories in physics: the special theory and general theory ofrelativity [1]. Apparently, he was one of the most creative persons in the world. For along time, many people have been wondering where his creativity came from. Somepeople believe that one of the answers is music. When Einstein was about five yearsold, his mother arranged for him to take violin lessons. Music was no mere diversionfor him. The violin proved useful during the years he lived

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy I - Best Teaching Practices

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Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Mechanical Engineering

from FORTRAN to Visual Basic to Maple andcurrently MATLAB. And while having used mostly a talk-and-chalk mode in the classroom inthe last century, the course has been taught formally in active-learning modes of blended andflipped learning since 2003.The blended modality in the course itself evolved over the years, and now approximately one-third to one-half of the class time is spent on active learning activities such as think-pair-share[1], conceptual exercises via handouts or clickers, in-class procedural exercises, and outlining ofprogramming projects and applied exercises. Many of these exercises are collected for a grade inthe class. Some applied exercises, though, are taken home by students and graded aftersubmission, as are the

Conference Session

Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

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Shannon Barker, University of Virginia; Amy Clobes, University of Virginia; Jasmine D. Crenshaw, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

have all spoken to the critical need to cultivate an engineering workforce thatrepresents our entire national population [1-4] By investing in building a robust community ofengineers, a school can reap the educational benefits that result from a diverse student body inhigher education, where student interactions with those who are different contribute tointellectual self-confidence, engagement, complex thinking, motivation to understand theperspectives of others, citizenship, and motivation to achieve [5-11] These benefits have beenshown to translate into the workplace, where diverse teams have been proven to be better able totackle today’s complex societal challenges [12-18].To this end, the School sought to dramatically grow the PhD student

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 6

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

in hand. The presentation includesinformation about free and open-source software that allows annotations of electronicdocuments.KeywordsCritical reading, Annotation, Network diagrams, Icons, Symbols, Encode, Decode information,Visual thinkingIntroductionReading of any sort in general, and technical reading, in particular, naturally raises questionsabout the topics. It invites engagement and application of theory to practice. When students feelintrinsically compelled to add their notes next to examples or procedures in the text, they aregoing beyond merely reading it. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) [1] provides a framework forunderstanding how to promote motivation. By supporting the three basic psychological needs ofcompetence, autonomy

Conference Session

Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Catherine F. Cahill, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Peter W. Webley, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Diversity

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Aerospace

activities. As a result, many colleges andprecollege schools are beginning to actively partner with various government agencies, industry, andcorporate sponsors to bring UAS STEM educational experiences to interested students. One example ofthis is a program instituted at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) this past year, in partnershipwith the FAA and the local school district.This program, titled Drone Camp, provided 5th and 6th grade students from the local community anopportunity to learn how to build and pilot small quadcopters, such as those commonly seen in popularDrone Racing League (DRL) events across the country. Held at UAF and taught by the Alaska Centerfor Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) personnel, the 1-week camp

Conference Session

Capstone Pedgagogy

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Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Gadsden, University of Guelph; Elyse Hill

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Design in Engineering Education

Los Alamos where he worked on modeling the transient dynamic attributes of Kinetic Energy munitions during initial launch. Afterwards he was selected for the exchange scientist program and spent a summer working for DASA Aerospace in Wedel, Germany 1993. His initial research also made a major contribution to the M1A1 barrel reshape initiative that began in 1995. Shortly afterwards he was selected for a 1 year appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point where he taught Mathematics. Following these accomplishments he worked on the SADARM fire and forget projectile that was finally used in the second gulf war. Since that time, circa 2002, his studies have focused on unmanned systems both air

Conference Session

Hybrid and Online Teaching of Mechanics

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Carmen M. Muller-Karger, Florida International University ; Lili Steiner, Florida International University

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Mechanics

one of the main challenges for studentspursuing Mechanical or Civil Engineering Degrees at our Institution. Historically, there has beenresistance by Faculty to deliver this course online due to the idea that in face-to-face courses, theinstructor has more tools to teach the challenging concepts. With the new and emergingtechnologies, communication networks and powerful computers, the concept of distance learninghas evolved and redefined the learning process [1] .The Dynamics course is taught by the Mechanical Engineering Department, represents a maincourse for the Mechanical Engineering curriculum and is a service course for the CivilEngineering Department and the Electrical Engineering Department. This course is taken yearlyby more than 400

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning in Online Environments

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Stefanos Papanikolaou, West Virginia University

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Educational Research and Methods

approaches to provide non-trivial classification of large data sets. His main teaching interests are crystal plasticity, sta- tistical mechanics, gas dynamics and kinetic theory, numerical methods in engineering, thermodynamics, solid mechanics, mechanics of materials. He is also interested in developing online courses and using online tools for facilitating active learning techniques in engineering classrooms. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 E-Learning And Assessment in the Cloud: Engineering Courses S. Papanikolaou1,2 1 Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, West Virginia University 2 Department of Physics, West

Conference Session

2-Year College Division: Collaboration Between Institutions

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jared Ashcroft, Pasadena City College; Jillian L Blatti, Pasadena City College; Marcial Gonzalez, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University; Melanie T. Hacopian, California State University, Long Beach; Danyal Nicole Pereyda Cave; Isabel Bojanini; Esteban Bautista, California State University, Northridge; Veronica I. Jaramillo, Pasadena City College

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

Bachelors, 12.6% of all Masters, and only 8.3% of all U.S. Doctoratedegrees awarded, even though URMs are 29.3% of the U.S. population [1]. It is imperative thatscience educators increase awareness and interest in STEM to our students. It is no longerenough to rely solely on in-class instruction. Instead, effective informal STEM experiences canbe organized. These informal experiences have shown to have positive impact on the recruitmentand retention of young students in STEM [2]. Increasing effectiveness of informal sciencelearning can be accomplished by providing students with unique undergraduate researchexperiences utilizing course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) as well as by

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

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Danielle Nicole Carter; Rafael E. Landaeta, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Student

the fields of engineering.When speaking in general, it’s evident that Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)occupations have a low representation among Underrepresented Minorities (URMs). According to theNational Science Foundation, jobs that involve science or engineering show a low percentage ofemployed African Americans [1]. As of 2015, African Americans that identify with one race are roughly4 percent engineers and 3 percent physical and related scientists.These statistics give rise to the question why; why are URMs not pursuing careers in engineering?BackgroundOld Dominion University (ODU) is recognized as a minority serving institution with a plurality of racesrepresented. The student population consists of 26.2 percent

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Diversity 3

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Renata A. Revelo, University of Illinois at Chicago; Joseph Hummel; Mohammad Taha Khan, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

poster, we review the adoption of the Early Research Scholars Program (ERSP),developed at the University of California San Diego, to our institution, the University of Illinoisat Chicago (UIC). The program was designed to support retention of students from marginalizedbackgrounds in the field of computing especially during the second year of their major.ERSP BackgroundThe Early Research Scholars Program (ERSP) was developed at the University of California SanDiego. The central components of ERSP are “1. a course-supported apprentice model in whichstudents work on real research problems within an active research group as they learn thefundamentals of Computer Science (CS) research in a structured class setting. 2. A dualmentoring framework in

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Resilience Concepts into Courses

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Hudson V. Jackson, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Brian Maggi P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy

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Civil Engineering

the future levels of greenhouse gases and the predictivemodels of future climate that make it difficult to define the statistics of future climate andweather extremes [1]. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded thatanthropogenic factors play a dominant role in the observed increase in global temperatures [2].The planning and design of new infrastructure should take into account the future climate toensure a safe and resilient design. Therefore, it is the responsibility of not only industry, but alsoof engineering institutions to educate students (future leaders) about the importance of mitigatingthe impacts of climate change and developing appropriate solutions.At CGA, the engineering faculty recognize the need to

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: Creativity and Innovation

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sine Celik, Aalto University; Senni Kirjavainen, Aalto University; Tua A. Björklund, Aalto University Design Factory

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, enablingmore targeted interventions in a resource-light manner. Taken together, the results encourageiteratively developing evidence-based instruction for responsible engineering.1 IntroductionAccording to UN’s estimations, by the year 2050, the world's population will reach nearly 10billion from the current 7.7 billion [1]. A majority of this 10 billion will be living indeveloping countries. This increase will bring great challenges for society in terms of health,climate, mobility and safety that governments will be struggling to respond to. Thecomplexity of such challenges will require system innovations that correspond to the needs ofpeople, profit and planet simultaneously to enable radical change. In addition to a growingpopulation and global

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Workforce Development (ATE)

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; DeDe Griffith, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College; Cheri Greer, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-oneactivities has further shed light on some of the essentials and practicalities needed for achievingthe grand vision of enabling the manufacturing workforce for the future.Introduction & BackgroundIndustrie 4.0, a term coined in Germany (during 2011), refers to the ongoing reformation ofadvanced manufacturing (Operating Technologies - OT) enabled by advances in automation/data(Information Technologies - IT) [1]. Often translated in the United States under the umbrella ofSmart Manufacturing [2], it is an emerging trend in the digitization of manufacturing thatincludes certain key technological components. Among the descriptors of the fourth industrialrevolution, many coined by consultancies in first-world countries, perhaps McKinsey [3, 4]captures

Conference Session

Aerospace Design and Manufacturing (Student Papers)

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Logan Walker Graves, Los Alamos National Labs; Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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Aerospace

electrical engineeringcourses and UAS experience. A simple graphic representing this mission type is shown below(taken from another UAF graduate student project focused on UAS/UGV-to-personnelcommunications link) [1]. Figure 1: Conceptual diagram depicting UAS/UGV paired operations in mine rescue operationsUAF has been developing a novel capability consisting of UAS/UGV paired operations tosupport the rescue of trapped miners in an emergency situation. A UGV which is capable ofoperating for 4-8 hours is used to carry a UAS down into the mine tunnel network to locatetrapped miners. If the UGV is unable to make contact due to cave-ins or obstructions, the UASmay be utilized to make contact. The UGV is equipped with a charging base to recharge

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Capstone and Design

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Farid Breidi; Jotam E. Chen, University of Southern Indiana; Madelyn D. Sturgeon; Justin Michael Amos, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanical Engineering

numerous elements. The System Engineering and Freshman Designcourse at the University of Southern Indiana is intended to help students develop qualities neededto prepare them for the remainder of their collegiate courses and for their career. In addition,freshman students gain exposure to engineering design early in their college education which is 1essential to continuing in the engineering courses. Researchers suggest that the learner-learnerinteraction can enrich learning outcomes [1]. Thus, peer-oriented educational activities such as thecreation of a functioning miniature racing car are critical in the learning journey of engineeringstudents

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 6

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Julie Fogarty, California State University, Sacramento; Nathan E Canney P.E., CYS Structural Engineers Inc.; Benjamin V Fell P.E., California State University, Sacramento

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

centers around the potential impacts of the WP program,addressing the following research questions: How does the WP intervention affect: 1) collegestudents’ intentions to persist in an engineering major? 2) college students’ understanding ofengineering professions? 3) elementary school students’ understanding of the engineeringprofessions? 4) elementary school students' intentions to attend college? 5) elementary schoolstudents’ intentions to major in engineering? Finally, these potential impacts will be examinedfor demographic differences, including sex, underrepresented minority students, low-income,and first-generation students. Pre- and post-surveys for the college and elementary students usingelements from existing surveys with strong

Conference Session

Improving Student Outcomes in Mechanics

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Kathryn Dimiduk, Cornell University; Andrew van Paridon

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Diversity

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Mechanics

of a sophomore-level Statics andMechanics of Materials course at Cornell University. The main goal of this approach is to movestudent and course staff effort away from rote completion and grading of homework problems andtowards building problem solving skills, as demonstrated with successful work on exams. Ourwork is inspired by the work of Averill, Roccabianca, and Rechtenwald at Michigan StateUniversity (MSU) [1, 2], but our implementation differs from theirs in several key aspects.During Fall 2019, we taught two lecture sections of the course. The control section was graded inthe traditional manner with a portion of the course grade due to graded homework and all examsgraded with generous partial credit, while the experimental section did

Conference Session

Team Facilitation and Effectiveness

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Behzad Beigpourian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

(hierarchical) modeling, interaction with teammatesIntroductionEngineering graduates should be able to work in multidisciplinary teams [1], and for thispurpose, teaching students to work effectively in a team is necessary, especially in the first yearof study, in which teaching teaming skills is much easier [2]. For teaching teamwork skills, thereshould be enough knowledge about any factors related to team members as individuals and ateam as a whole. One important factor is psychological safety (explained in more detail later inthis paper), which increases team effectiveness by making team members confident that theirteam is a safe place for taking risk and participation. However, team effectiveness has notinvestigated in the engineering context as

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy I - Best Teaching Practices

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Muzammil Arshad, Texas A&M University; R. R. Romatoski, Saint Ambrose University

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Mechanical Engineering

uniform and consistent but alsoreduce the grading time, resulting in a higher grading efficiency. The rubric is a step towardsspecifications grading or ungrading—the term used to describe getting rid of grades—byemploying minimal grading as discussed by Elbow [1], which seeks to provide feedback ratherthan rank students. Tobin [2] presents a reading list of articles about ungrading. Though therubric studied still uses numbers, the aim is to communicate to students how well theyunderstood the concepts in a problem. This in turn allows the students to use their numericalgrade to determine if more time is needed to learn certain topics in the course material. Grigg [3]performed a study in which effort was made to use a newly developed assessment