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Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College of Flint; Athanas Mutani Manyama, Baker College

Paper ID #31924Computer Analysis of Structures for Architectural Technology StudentsDr. Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College of Flint Dr. Sitaram has held leadership positions in both academia and industry. He is currently Professor, Pro- gram Director, and Chair of Engineering at Baker College Flint, Michigan, USA. He manages three ABET accredited programs- Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical engineering. He has 13 years full-time teaching experience and 15 years industry experience. He has taught extensively which includes more than 30 undergraduate, graduate, and lab courses in Civil and Mechanical Engineering in the areas

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Sanish Rai, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Paper ID #31928Improving computer science lab feedback methodsDr. Sanish Rai, West Virginia University Institute of Technology SANISH RAI is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Beckley, WV. He received his Ph.D. degree from Georgia State University in 2016. His research interests include simulation and modeling, agent and graph based systems, data assimilation and machine learning. His email address is sanish.rai@mail.wvu.com. American c Society for Engineering

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Deanna H Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Shuchen Cong, Carnegie Mellon University

students, with a unique learning opportunity. In this paper we describe the Engineeringand Public Policy undergraduate program and curriculum leading to this course, and the structureof the course itself. We provide perspectives on the course from the undergraduates taking thecourse and doctoral students serving as project managers. The lessons learned beyond the directlearning objectives contribute to the success of our graduates, and the long-lasting success of thecourse itself.The Engineering and Public Policy Undergraduate Additional Major ProgramEngineering and Public Policy in Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering is aunique department that works to solve problems at the interface of technology and society.Academic programs

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Bhuvana Ramachandran, University of West Florida; Chathapuram Ramanathan, University of West Florida,; Mohamed Khabou, University of West Florida

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racism.aspDr. Mohamed Khabou, University of West Florida American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Advancement of Women in Engineering: Past, Present and Future Dr. Bhuvaneswari Ramachandran, Dr. Chathapuram Ramanathan and Dr. Mohamed Khabou University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA bramachandran@uwf.edu, cramanathan@uwf.edu, mkhabou@uwf.edu AbstractGlobally, gender gap has persisted over the years in Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) disciplines. Among the STEM fields, engineering continues to have one ofthe highest rates of attrition (40%). Reasons

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Robert Michael P.E., Gannon University; Davide Piovesan, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University

of offeringinterdisciplinary design opportunities to the students.2. Design of Low-Cost 3D Printer The design of a low cost 3D printer was a collaborative project between a freshman levelmechanical engineering graphics class and GUBotDev7. GUBotDev, short for the GannonUniversity Robotic Development Group, produced an initial “rough” prototype of the low-cost3D printer by using off-the-shelf and fabricated components. The printer was too expensive andunreliable to be used for outreach purposes. GUBotDev is a student group formed in 2014 at Gannon University focused on STEMoutreach. The group focuses on modern technologies and is open to any engineering studentinterested in designing automated machines, piloting aerial vehicles

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Nadir Yilmaz P.E., Howard University; Hyung D. Bae, Howard University

requirements. Generative design tool helps students to have a new way ofdesigning engineering part which can be much lighter and/or simpler than the counterpartsdesigned by human engineers. And the design based on the tools can give inspiration inoptimizing the existing parts. More and more parts can be optimized with generative design toolsavailable on the market combined with the addictive manufacturing and students are prepared toexploit this relatively new technology for their future career. Figure 4 and Figure 5 show twodifferent bracket designs using Generative Design. 4 Figure 4. Bracket designs by Generative Design (Photo credit: 3D Printing Media

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V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University; Kakan C Dey P.E., West Virginia University; David Martinelli, West Virginia University; John Deskins, West Virginia University; Julia Daisy Fraustino, West Virginia University ; L Christopher Plein, West Virginia University; Md Tawhidur Rahman, West Virginia University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University

earned a Ph.D. from the University of Mary- land, where she was graduate fellow and the 2015 Department of Communication’s Most Outstanding Doctoral Student.Dr. L Christopher Plein, West Virginia University L. Christopher Plein is Eberly Family Professor for Outstanding Public Service and Professor of Public Administration at West Virginia University. His interests include the intersection of science, technology, and engineering with public policy and community development.Md Tawhidur Rahman, West Virginia University Md Tawhidur Rahman is pursuing PhD in Civil Engineering at West Virginia University. He has com- pleted his Masters in Civil Engineering from the same university in 2018. Mr. Rahman has been awarded

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University

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lower level of math preparation, available researchin the literature as well as our own internal data (mentioned above) shows that they arestatistically less likely to be retained in engineering, technology, and computer science programs.Previous research has shown the potential impact of focused tutoring interventions on first-yearengineering student success [e.g., 4-8]. Drop-in tutoring has previously been available atmultiple SSCs including one in a residence hall with a large first-year engineering population(open in the evenings) and one in the main engineering building (open during the day).However, usage of these SSC locations by students in ENGR 2100 has tended to be low. Tomake the tutoring more intrusive, time has been specifically

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Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University; Saeed Tiari; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

Paper ID #31915First-Year Service Learning Project: Engineering Education with aBroader Social PurposeDr. Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon UniversityDr. David Gee, Gannon University FYS Coordinator, College of Engineering Faculty Advisor, ASME Student ChapterDr. Saeed TiariDr. Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Gannon Univer- sity. His areas of research include computational architectures for signal and image processing as well as novel methods to improve/enhance engineering education pedagogy. American

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Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University; Jeremy G. Roberts, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #31971Integrate a conflict resolution session into the freshman engineeringproblem solving course to improve students’ ability to solveinterpersonal team conflictsDr. Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University Dr. Xinyu Zhang is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Fundamentals of Engineering Program of Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resource at West Virginia University. She re- ceived her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering in 2012 from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Her research interests include STEM education, environmental engineering, and biomanufactur- ing.Dr. Jeremy G

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Natalie Grace Bowen, Central Michigan University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University

received his Ph.D. and M.S degree from Wright State University in 2008 and 2004, and B.E. from University of Madras, India in 2000. He is currently the Assistant Director for the School of En- gineering and Technology, and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and at Central Michigan University (CMU). He serves as the chair for Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs at CMU. His research interest is in the areas of wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things, assistive devices, mobile robots, embedded systems, and engineering education. He has published over 140 arti- cles in archival journals and conference proceedings and delivered over 75 talks in these areas. He has served as a chair

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Yabin Liao, Penn State Erie; Sheng Liu

foundation of many upper-level engineering courses. Dynamics, inparticular, is a challenging subject for many students, partly due to the difficulty of visualizingsome of the important concepts. With the explosion of digital technologies in recent years,computer simulation and animation have drawn great interest as a tool to teach and learnDynamics. The concepts and problem-solving processes are presented in a dynamic environmentthat allows interactivity. Students can observe and interact with computer representations ofphysical phenomena, and develop deeper understanding of critical concepts. This paperintroduces the so-called MechGames (Mechanics Games) project, which aims to blendsimulations and games together to teach important concepts, and

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Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University

examples allowing them to interface with technology from an intellectual propertyperspective. This paper highlights not only patents, but also trademarks and trade secrets.1. IntroductionIntellectual Property is important to future engineers because they will not only be the Creators,Designers, and Developers of Intellectual Property, but also the Managers and Users ofIntellectual Property. Not only will they need to conceptualize what intellectual property is, butthey will need to become familiar with their rights in regard to intellectual property. In fact, intheir future careers, engineers may be confronted with contracts that have intellectual propertyspecific agreements. For example, a company may want to retain intellectual property rights

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Robert Allen Langenderfer, The University of Toledo; Hong Wang, The University of Toledo

Paper ID #31931A Team Based, Student Guided Approach to Learning Computer AlgorithmsUtilizing Video Game ProgrammingProf. Robert Allen Langenderfer, The University of Toledo Robert Langenderfer is a Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Technology program at the University of Toledo. He received his M.S. at the University of Toledo and is currently pursing his Doctorate. Robert has developed software for a variety of organizations, including Microsoft, Dana, Pilkington, the University of Michigan, and the University of Pittsburg. Robert has researched and implemented neural networks, expert systems, image

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Andrew James Ballard; Nathaniel P Fenwick; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University

engineering workplace, and enhancing engineering and technology-related experiences for women and minorities. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Consolidation of Deep Carpet Cleaner and Vacuum Cleaner: A Capstone Project to Investigate and Recommend Needed ImprovementsAbstractA senior capstone project at Western Michigan University investigated shortcomings incombination vacuum / wet cleaning systems that purportedly remove dry debris and pet hairwhile performing wet cleaning of dirty surfaces. Having confirmed that these systems maypromise more than they can deliver, the team explored the possibility of genuinely consolidatinga vacuum cleaning system and a

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Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University; Nicoline Ying Jie Saw

Paper ID #31902Real-time health monitoring system for sick infants– A Capstone projectexperienceDr. Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University Chirag Parikh is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He received his B.S. degree from University of Mumbai, India in 2000. He received both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas in 2003 and 2007 respectively. His research interest is in area of digital systems, hardware modeling, and cryptography and also published

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Jason Zapka, Youngstown State University; John Martin, Youngstown State University

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Paper ID #31918Project-Based Learning and Collaboration among STEM, Arts, Business, andthe Community: Launch Lab Case StudyProf. Jason Zapka, Youngstown State University Jason Zapka is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Youngstown State Univer- sity.Prof. John Martin, Youngstown State University John Martin is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Youngstown State Uni- versity. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Project-Based Learning and Collaboration among STEM, Arts, Business, and the

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Ashley Emily Lacy; Emily Nottingham; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University; Paul V. Engelmann, Western Michigan University

workplace, and enhancing engineering and technology-related experiences for women and minorities.Dr. Paul V. Engelmann, Western Michigan University Dr. Paul V. Engelmann is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems (EDMMS) at Western Michigan University (WMU). He continues in the classroom as he has since 1983. He has written over 50 technical papers, articles and a book chapter on plastics processing and tooling. For the past decade and a half, he has turned much of his attention to systemic enhancement of student success in engineering education. in addition, since 1990 he has continued to work in the area of waste reduction and recycling of plastics. He holds his Bachelor’s

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Nicole L Kamm, The University of Toledo

Paper ID #31909An Instructors Guide to Reducing Academic Dishonsesty in the ClassroomMs. Nicole L Kamm, The University of Toledo Associate Lecturer, Electrical Engineering Technology, College of Engineering, University of Toledo 2009 - present American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Instructors Guide to Academic Dishonesty Nicole L. Kamm, Associate Lecturer College of Engineering, University of ToledoAbstractThere can be no doubt that academic dishonesty, in college students, is on the

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Raghu Echempati P.E., Kettering University

-collegiatecapstone projects and classes coordinated both from within USA and between US colleges andcolleges abroad. Professional organizations such as ASME organize inter-collegiate designcontests. Most participating colleges assign these as senior capstone projects comprising of inter-disciplinary teams derived not only from the parent department but also from other engineering,business or social science departments. Currently, many capstone courses in engineering andbusiness departments are undertaken keeping in view the needs of the communities and thesocieties they live in, and not necessarily only targeting the growth of engineering products forcompanies.The department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at New Jersey Institute of Technology(NJIT

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Jacob Allen Poremski, Geneva College; Christopher Charles Jobes P.E., Geneva College

Detection technology. He is currently a Research Engineer study- ing EMI and performing FMEA analyses for underground coal equipment. Dr. Jobes has been teaching in Geneva College’s Engineering Department since 2007 and has been a full-time professor since 2015. His areas of interest lie in Engineering Mechanics, Machine Component Design, FInite Element Analysis, Kinematics, Robotics, Digital Systems Design, Mechanical Vibrations and Control Theory. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Synthesis of a Correcting Equation for 3 Point Bending Test DataAbstractA frequent requirement of a Mechanics of Deformable Bodies course is for students to

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Ron Averill, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University; Ricardo Mejia-Alvarez, Michigan State University

. Enabled by technology and socialnetworking, the rapid proliferation of these detrimental strategies is increasing, and their longterm impacts are just now being fully realized. Based on our observations, the net effect is thatthe current level of learning is well below what is needed for an engineering graduate and muchlower than most currently-used course assessment methods would indicate. This is a world-widetrend, and its potential consequences are perilous.When implemented holistically, the SMART Assessment model has produced consistentlypositive results, irrespective of instructor or student cohort. Compared to a standard assessmentmodel with graded homework and “correct approach”-based partial credit on exams, students incourses that used