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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Best Paper Finalists

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H. Ronald Clements III, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brianna Benedict McIntyre, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sherry Chen

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Educational Research and Methods

students learn more aboutthe field of engineering, they also develop conceptions of their own engineering identity andbelonging. Prior work has shown that identity and belongingness are key factors influencingstudents’ pathways into, through, and potentially out of engineering [1—3]. Investigations intoidentity and belongingness can, therefore, inform efforts to recruit and retain a large, diverse bodyof engineers [4]. As faculty are at the forefront of students’ first experiences with the field ofengineering, equipping them with the knowledge of their influence on students’ identity formationand belongingness is imperative.Faculty members are a prominent source of influence on students’ perceptions of identity andbelongingness. Course instructors

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 3

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Annmarie Elizabeth Hoch, Tufts University; Karen Miel, Tufts University; Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Rebecca Deborah Swanson, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

result of its inclusionand elevated importance in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) [1]. Within thenascent field of pre-college engineering education, the ways in which elementary engineeringexperiences may support the formation of engineering identities in young children are not wellunderstood [2]. What is known about formative experiences in engineering is that participationtends to be gendered [3], with girls and boys engaging in and reflecting on engineering activitiesin different ways. This paper focuses on identity, as developing a strong engineering identity, orsense of belonging in engineering, is essential to pursuing and persisting in the field.Participation in engineering outreach programs is widely seen as an opportunity

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ENT Division Technical Session: Assessment Tools and Practices

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

MindsetIntroduction and MotivationThe computer science program at Ohio Northern University (ONU) is in the process ofincorporating the entrepreneurial mindset across its curriculum. As described by the KernEntrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN) Framework [1], the outcomes of theentrepreneurial mindset – consisting of Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value – areexpressed through both Collaboration and Communication, and are founded on Character.Members of ONU’s engineering faculty have previously expanded upon the KEEN Frameworkby developing a list of 52 “specific, authentic learning objectives” that are referred to as the“extended KEEN Student Outcomes” (eKSOs) [2], [3]. Collectively, these learning objectiveswere designed to translate the big picture

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 3

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Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Jessica Watkins, Vanderbilt University; Rebecca D. Swanson, Tufts University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

meaningful engineering experiences on their epistemic empathy (FUNDAMENTAL)Introduction & FrameworkTeacher preparation in engineering is a focus for research and practice discussions asengineering becomes more ubiquitous in K-12 (e.g., [1], [2]). A range of work has tackledteacher preparation with respect to engineering content, practices and pedagogy. While standardshave emerged [3], teacher preparation in engineering education is still a nascent and dynamicarea of study. We are particularly interested in the teachers’ own understanding of engineeringdesign practices.Within teacher education, research has attended to characterizations of K-12 teachers’ stancestoward engineering design within their classroom and how teachers’ stances

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2-Year College Division: Students and the Pipeline

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Sarah Rodriguez; Brian Le, Iowa State University ; Maria L Espino M.A, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Two-Year College

engineering identities, with a focus on how socio-economic status (SES)influenced this process. The current study focused on the following two research questions:1. How do community college students in an S-STEM Program develop and maintain theirscience or engineering identities?2. How does SES influence the development of science or engineering identities for communitycollege students in an S-STEM Program?Introduction Validation, community, and creating a sense of identity is an important aspect when itcomes to student success (Rodriguez et al., 2019). Validation, community, and creating a senseof identity is important, especially when looking at students who are pursuing a science,technology, engineering, math (STEM) degree at a community

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Research! Research! Research! in Faculty Development

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Ariana C. Vasquez, Colorado School of Mines; Amy Hermundstad Nave, Colorado School of Mines; Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines

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Faculty Development Division

initial contact. In addition, changes in teaching practice are frequently not evidentimmediately after participating in professional development; often instructors need time toimplement and incorporate what they have learned into their teaching practice.The purpose of our study is to explore the lasting impact of the SICR on faculty participants. Inparticular, this study focused on three research questions: 1) What elements from the SICR dofaculty describe as practices that they continue to use in the design and implementation of theircourses more than two years after participation?, 2) What do faculty describe as challenges inimplementing their redesigned courses since participating in the SICR?, and 3) What do facultydescribe as positive

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

that the hands-on natureand project selection motivates students to be creative and accomplish more than the minimum.IntroductionThe coupling of electrical and mechanical devices is all around, from cars, smart homes, and tofactories. Machines and industrial facilities constantly grow in complexity due to increasedcustomer expectations regarding their purpose and flexibility [1]. Consumers desire features suchas automatic controls and voice recognition. Mechatronic devices are all around and effectiveindustry leaders will be those that understand other disciplines [2]. Many students are users ofthese devices and interested and motivated to take mechatronic courses, due to their hands-onand project based nature [3].Mechatronics courses, by

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

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La'Tonia Stiner-Jones, Ohio State University; Wolfgang Windl, Ohio State University

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2019 Best Zone & PIC Papers

Education, 2019Work in Progress: Aligning What We Want With What We Seek: IncreasingComprehensive Review in the Graduate Admissions ProcessAbstractTo improve the identification of students likely to complete a graduate degree, we sought tochange our process and the way we evaluate students for admission. For this, we changed theapplication and review process to include an assessment of applicants’ non-cognitive variablesbased on Sedlacek’s work and the Fisk-Vanderbilt MS-PhD Bridge Program admissions model[1-3]. In 2016, our Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department piloted theincorporation of these changes. Consequently, MSE increased the enrollment of women andunderrepresented minority students by 19% and 57%, respectively and we will be

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Best In DEED

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Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland; Billy Friebele, Loyola University Maryland

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Design in Engineering Education

mergedstudio art and computer-aided engineering. This course was intended to meet Loyola’s core(general education) requirements in the fine arts area, while also satisfying an “engineeringelective” requirement for any engineering students who chose to take the course.Different approaches for integrating art and engineering in an educational setting have beendescribed by several investigators. Some incorporated modules or projects into existing art orengineering courses [1-4] or labs [5,6]. Others developed new courses that combined thedisciplines in particular ways [7-12]. Still others conducted studies outside of courses [13] ormodified entire curricula [14]. The aims and methods associated with these efforts were quitevaried. For example, Benson and

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Curricular Advancements in ECE

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Brandi Geisinger, Iowa State University; Arlene de la Mora, Iowa State University; Cori J. Hyde; Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

each cluster of activities was positioned to create departmental change andrevolutionize engineering education, the evaluators and team members then attempted to identifyhow each cluster of activities worked as change strategies within the model by Henderson,Beach, and Finkelstein (2011). Thus, evaluators were able to identify over twenty distinctclusters of change activities working as change strategies within the four pillars of the changemodel: Curriculum and pedagogy, reflective teachers, policy, and shared vision. Positioningactivities within this model allowed the evaluators and team members to 1) Better understand thebroad scope of departmental activities and change strategies, 2) Identify strengths and challengesassociated with their

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New Engineering Educators 3 - Grading: Grate or Great

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Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College

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New Engineering Educators

assess student learning? Is it a tool for developing mastery? Is itan outdated model? In his recent paper Homework Is So 20th Century!, Brunnhoeffer observes,“For most student[s]…the homework assignment becomes a game of getting it in with the leasteffort possible. It is a short term strategy to minimize the effort (time spent solving problems)and to maximize the reward (grade awarded for completing the assignment)” [1]. Chegg® seemsto agree. A user’s twitter post featured on the front page of their textbook solutions pagepromoting the service states “Shoutout to Chegg Study for allowing me to knockout [sic] myhomework in 30 min” [2]. If Homework is simply an obstacle I need to jump through to mydesired credential (a degree in engineering), I

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Introduction to the Field of Biomedical Engineering - June 25th

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Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Nicole M. Iverson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biomedical Engineering

/tissueengineering is not surprising when looking at the information about BME that is available tostudents. When looking at various websites that are directed towards a students’ level ofunderstanding, including Wikipedia, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), and STEMJOBS,readers are informed that BME is “artificial limbs and organs, new-generation imagingmachines, advanced prosthetics and more” [1] and “genetically engineered organs are an answerto the shortage of donor organs” [2]. Despite the importance of prosthetics and stem cells/tissueengineering to the field of BME, there is a need to expose students to a broad range ofspecializations so that they can better understand the opportunities a degree in BME affords. Thepivotal role that broad exposure

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2-Year College Division: Collaboration Between Institutions

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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; michael vitale; Annie Laurie Myers; Dana Hamadeh

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

participated in the program.INTRODUCTIONPowerful indicators suggest that there may be more than 858,500 new jobs in STEM fields bythe year 2028, and, as a group, they will grow 76% faster than the average for all occupations inthe economy, according to the latest projection by the Department of Labor, Bureau of LaborStatistics [1], [2]. Equally powerful indicators suggest that Hispanics are one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in America, but one of the least represented in STEM post-secondary education and STEM careers [3],[4]. The importance of these two indicators in termsof America's global competitiveness, national security, and economic growth cannot beunderestimated.The growth in Information Technology (IT) and related computer

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Making it Sticky: Ways to Reinforce Prerequisite Knowledge

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Ricardo Zaurin PE, University of Central Florida; Sudipta Dey Tirtha, University of Central Florida; Naveen Eluru, University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

programs, especially during the first years. Education researchhas shown an increase in class success, retention, and graduation rates when the studentsparticipate in relevant learning experiences[1-7]. A growing number of research publications inengineering education support the necessity to complement purely traditional lecture-basedlearning environment with practical class applications and demonstrations to adequately preparestudents to succeed in the collaborative and challenging engineering career. The use of strategiessuch as studying physical models, manipulatives, multidisciplinary teamwork, and experientiallearning has been documented to enhance spatial visualization and to help in closing engineeringstudents’ gap between theory, previous

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Factors Influencing Curriculum Development: International Division Technical Session 4

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Ashish Agrawal, University of Cape Town; Johnson Carroll, University of Johannesburg; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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International

also institutional lines in the course structures, credit requirements, and contact hours.These differences determine how soon students start forming an affinity to their disciplineand how much they can explore other academic and extra-curricular interests. We expect thatthe findings will highlight the potential impact of different curricular features on the studentswho experience them, and provide engineering educators and program coordinators withinformed choices to design curricula to better address their needs.1. IntroductionEngineering education is an important area for debate in many countries, given the importantroles that engineers play in national economic competitiveness, security and socialadvancement [1], [2]. Central issues in

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10

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Huma Shoaib, Purdue University ; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

women to balance the engineering work is being heavilyunderused.Literature Review (Related Work)A study on the marketing of toys based on gender segregation was conducted by [1]where they reported that the popular Disney store website does there marketing based ongender segregation. This research gave some generic conclusions: there were a limitednumber of toys on the website which were unisex, however the marketing was done toattract girl child to buy those toys too which were unisex. The study provides a goodreference point on how certain toys are targeted to market based on child gender, despitehaving only raw data of pictures collected from the Disney website as their primary data.There is a conflict between the market tactics of selling

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Flipped, Blended, Online, Oh My

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Ricardo Zaurin PE, University of Central Florida; Sudipta Dey Tirtha, University of Central Florida; Naveen Eluru, University of Central Florida

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Civil Engineering

. Quantitative analysis of the results regarding students learningand class success are presented and compared with other purely face-to-face Static coursestaught by the same instructor. Students’ perception of instruction and opinions are analyzed andpresented as well.INTRODUCTIONAccording to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), students’ enrollment inpostsecondary education increased from 13.2 million to 16.8 million (27%) between 2000 and2018 and is expected that by 2028 the total enrollment would be around 17.2 million [1]. At theUniversity of Central Florida, the number of students have increased from 31,000 by the end of1999 to more than 69,000 in 2019 (more than 122%) and it is projected to keep growing atapproximately 2-3% per

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Brinker, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

provided,with a focus on academic curriculum, teaching practices, and career pathways for the energyindustry.1. Introduction and BackgroundThe German Energiewende is the planned transition by Germany to a low carbon,environmentally sound, reliable, and affordable energy supply [1-4]. The transition focuses onthree major technological pillars of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energymanagement. The latter pillar is to be achieved through a combination of energy storage, demandresponse, grid upgrades, and new smart communications and controls technology.The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the Center for Renewable EnergyAdvanced Technological Education (CREATE) international learning exchange with Germany.Funded by the

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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M. Scott Stanford P.E., United States Air Force Academy; Joel Sloan P.E., United States Air Force Academy; James B. Pocock, United States Air Force Academy; M. Mark Russell P.E., DFCE

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

graduatingengineers.Introduction Culminating design events serve as a hallmark of most undergraduate engineeringprograms [1], [2], and many undergraduate programs leverage a quarter, semester, or evenyearlong capstone course to meet this objective. This paper presents a case study of a novelapproach to conduct a compressed-timeframe culminating event just prior to graduation, in thecontext of a two-semester capstone sequence. The culminating event is designed to leverage best practices in literature related to team-building, competitions, student leadership, real-project case studies, and high-impact practices.Literature related to these practices is embedded throughout the paper as it describes the overallstructure and design. The event also helps achieve

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation: Making the Grade!

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J. Asuncion Zarate-Garcia, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Ariadna Serrano-Reyes, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Israel Zamora-Hernandez

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Mechanical Engineering

addition, a meeting is held with the advisory board to present them the results andto ask them for feedback and suggestions to obtain better results the following cycle. Thiscontinuous improvement cycle has been highly valuable in national and internationalaccreditation processes of academic engineering programs.This work provides a framework for universities in regions where accreditation programs arestarting and can help the institutions prepare for international accreditation processes such asthose demanded by ABET.IntroductionA common concern among education institutions at any level is to ensure that the educationprocesses are delivered with the highest quality standards [1]. This is a priority all over the worldand an evidence of this is

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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

-space to another can be accomplished in infinitely many ways. These features allow asystem to be controlled. If a system needs to track an input, its output is measured and used asfeedback to construct an error function. By the application of the controller, this error is reducedas close to zero as possible. The manner, in which the error is brought to near zero, dictates theresponse of the system. Some of the methods used in control system design aim at minimizingintegral square, L2 norm, H∞ norm, etc. of the error [1]. One of the most common types ofcontrollers is a Proportional-Derivative-Integral (PID) controller. This approach of controlsystem design can be applied to any dynamic system.The teaching-learning system that is composed of a

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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

and teaching in this case helped the faculty members’research. At the same time, it benefitted the students in their learning in the Control Systemscourse as well as further learning through capstone courses. This approach of combining researchand teaching can make the faculty members more productive as well as to make students to bemore engaged in learning.IntroductionThere are three important subjects that will be discussed in this paper: (1) How to enhanceteaching in a Control Systems course? (2) How to integrate the Control Systems and Capstonecourses? (3) How to integrate research and teaching?Many engineering technology (ET) programs offer Control Systems as an advanced course intheir curricula. Control Systems course plays an important

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Kelli R. Kopocis-Herstein, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Terry L. Stentz, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Construction Engineering

modern construction relies heavily on technology, materials, and methods, the executionof design and the profession of Construction Engineering and Management is largely human-centric.Construction Engineering and Construction Management graduates need to be equipped with theknowledge, analytical methods, technical skills, and human perspectives that will allow them tolead and manage themselves so that they can successfully lead and manage others as well as thevarious resources necessary to complete complex construction projects and schedules that meetor exceed contract, budget, and safety objectives on a consistent basis [1] [2] [3]. The key toconstruction productivity is human factors [4] . In a 2016 survey of 36 contractors,“communication” and

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Dynamics I

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Kamyar Ghavam, University of Waterloo; Homeyra Pourmohammadali, University of Waterloo; Lucas Botelho, University of Waterloo

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Mechanical Engineering

undergraduate world where engineersare often working in groups consisting of peers of different levels of age, knowledge andexperience [1]. Therefore, exposing students to a cross-cohort project would introduce them to anenvironment more similar to what they would experience in the future. This type of projects, hashad positive impact on students’ learning by providing the opportunity for them to see theapplication of theoretical course concepts through design and analysis of engineering systems [2].Literature Review: Current research has shown that multidisciplinary group projects inengineering education is beneficial to students since it better reflects the standard practice inindustry [3, 4]. Though this paper is discussing an interdisciplinary

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston, Downtown; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

year 2020. These challenges include, but are not limitedto: climate change [1], biodiversity loss, resource use for a growing population, expanding need foragricultural land, limited fresh water and chemical pollution including disruption of the nitrogen cycle [2].Despite these challenges, there are reasons for optimism. First, more people are living in urban centersthan rural areas. Cities are an energetically efficient approach to offering services to large populations ofpeople and if they are well designed for walkability they can reduce the average carbon footprint perperson [3]. Second, the world is becoming aware that a sustainable approach to the future is a necessity.The sustainability triangle includes the three sides of environment

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Remote World

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Hope Leigh Weiss, California State University, Fullerton; John W. Sanders, California State University, Fullerton

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Mechanical Engineering

improved their understanding of that topic. Lessons learned during theprocess and ideas for future work are also presented.IntroductionEngineering programs carefully construct their curriculum so students build upon theirpreviously learned knowledge as they advance in their field of study. By the junior-year, thereare often core courses that have 3 or more prerequisites. A recurring problem for faculty isstudents lacking a necessary level of knowledge from a prerequisite course. Assuming studentshave successfully passed the prerequisite courses, there are generally two reasons a student lacksmastery in the prerequisite knowledge: 1. They did not originally master the subject manner but earned a grade high enough to continue on to the

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Data-informed Approaches to Understanding Student Experiences and Outcomes

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Mariem Boujelbene, University of Louisville; Khalil Damak, University of Louisville; Asuman Cagla Acun Sener, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Olfa Nasraoui , University of Louisville

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Educational Research and Methods

advantages: It does not rely on therequirement of earning a degree in engineering and could be applied across a variety of fieldsof study, it is not based on enrollment at a fixed point in time, and it can be used as the dataset continues to grow. Most importantly, while other common heuristics use grades, successin certain consecutive courses, or even demographics; our method only uses enrollment (andhence enrollment gap) data. This is a significant advantage given that the enrollment data isalways available; whereas other commonly used feature heuristics for retention determinationare not always available or may only apply to subsets of students.IntroductionNational reports such ​Rising above the gathering storm [1] have focused national attention

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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Mauro Rodriguez Jr, California Institute of Technology; Karen Mariela Siles, IBM Corporation; Dora Louise Renaud, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

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Minorities in Engineering

grown past its namesake of reporting and compliance tothe leading program that educates and prepares chapter leaders on the necessary management andoperations tools for mission alignment and compliance towards member success. The current NRPprogrammatic structure serves as a data- and best practices-driven chapter development frameworkto prepare Hispanics STEM professionals for the STEM workforce and ensure organizationalmission fulfillment. Lessons learned, current outcomes, and developments from the decade-longhistory are also presented. The current NRP serves as an example of best practices for other peerchapter-based national STEM diversity organizations.1. Introduction The rise of national non-profit, chapter-based engineering

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 3 - Co-op Recruitment and Factors Affecting Success

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Katherine McConnell, University of Colorado Boulder

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

Internship Search ProcessAbstractThis research paper presents the findings from a study out of the University of Colorado Boulderfocused on using design thinking to improve internship search related resources and supports.The goals of the study were to 1) identify points of disconnect that students experience duringthe internship search process and 2) work collaboratively with student participants to identifyuseful, creative solutions. The identified points of disconnect can be viewed as potential points ofattrition, where students have the highest likelihood of dropping out of the internship searchprocess. By thinking strategically and creatively about how to address them, those points ofattrition can be converted into leverage points for positive

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Online and Professional Graduate Programs

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Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carmen Torres-Sánchez , Loughborough University; Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Charles M. Wolf, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

American and on British) represented by the authors have independentlyevolved doctoral programs to prepare research-informed and technologically-capable leaders forbusiness, industry, and public service. For the purposes of this paper these programs will bereferred to as Professional Doctorates. According to the Executive Vice President for PurdueOnline [1] in the USA alone there are already 49 of such programs in the fields of NursingPractice, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Engineering /Engineering Science, BusinessAdministration, Design and Social Work. And, there are considerably more if those in Europeand Australia are included. Notably, the fields of Engineering and Technology offer only a veryfew of these programs.Our nations employ an