Conference Session

Student Success III: Affect and Attitudes

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

hearing the anxieties of older students(upperclassmen and graduate students): “I knew of course that the graduate students had some sort of fear of the future such as finding a job after everything was over, but I didn’t realize they had such similar academic fears such as not being able to manage their time efficiently. I had this belief in my head that if they’ve made to graduate school, then they’ve pretty much mastered time management, but now I know that they still have to give up certain times of their day or week to meet their academic needs just as freshmen do.”Anxiety related to classwork and completion of the degree was the least prevalent of theemergent themes (61.1 %). Again, group discussions

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karthik Sukumar, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Zheng Zhou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James L. Mohler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

, Purdue University, West Lafayette Zheng Zhou is currently a Ph.D candidate in Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette. His research interests include educational interactive system design, serious game design, information visualization, and spatial ability research. Zhou received both Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Media Technology and Art from Harbin Institute of Technology, China.Dr. James L. Mohler, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. James L. Mohler is Associate Dean o the Graduate School and Professor of Computer Graphics Tech- nology (CGT) at Purdue University. Dr. Mohler began his academic career in 1992 and was promoted to professor in 2009. He has served in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Steven H Chin, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Liang Hong, Tennessee State University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Robert M Nickel, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

processing, speech processing, biometrics, pattern recognition and filter design.Dr. Steven H Chin, Rowan University Steven H. Chin is currently the Associate Dean of Engineering at Rowan University. He has been in this position since 1997, while serving as Interim Dean from 2010-2012. He has a Bachelor of Science in Elec- trical Engineering and Ph.D. from Rutgers University, and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University. His specialization areas are in signal processing and communication system. His current interests include STEM education, and academic partnerships.Dr. Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He earned his BS

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Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek G. Williamson, University of Alabama; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

in construction engineering, architectural engineering and environmental engineering, a depart- mental Scholars program allowing highly qualified students an accelerated program to earn their MSCE in addition to their BS degree, the interdisciplinary ”Cube” promoting innovation in engineering, and the cross-disciplinary MSCE/MBA and MSCE/JD dual-degree programs. Fridley has advised 32 masters and doctoral students to completion. His former students have moved into leadership positions in industry, public service, and academia.Dr. W. Edward Back, University of Alabama Professor and Head, Dept. of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Director, Center for Sustainable Infrastructure The University of

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Architectural Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Bartosh, Syracuse University; Bess Krietemeyer, Syracuse University; Sinéad C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University

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Architectural

Paper ID #16770Student Pre-Perceptions of Integrated Design and the Role of Technical Coursesin the Architectural StudioMs. Amber Bartosh, Syracuse University Amber Bartosh is a licensed architect, interior designer, and LEED accredited professional with two decades of professional experience. She double majored in Art & Architecture at Rice University and completed her masters at SCI-Arc where she received the Alpha Rho Chi medal. Amber has designed and managed award-winning projects for competition, bid & design build processes in the United States, China, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. Recent design

Conference Session

Professional Skills development in Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Matthew Cromwell, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Andreas Febrian, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

-centered learning and online learning-related topics during his service. Dr. Lawanto’s research interests include cognition, learning, and instruction, and online learning.Matthew Cromwell, Utah State University - Engineering Education Matthew Cromwell obtained a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from BYU-Idaho in 2009 and a Master of Engineering degree in Nuclear Engineering from University of Idaho in 2011. He worked as an engineer for approximately three years and then in 2015 began a PhD in Engineering Education at Utah State University. He is a research and teaching assistant for Dr. Oenardi Lawanto studying self-regulation, and managing labs within the Fundamentals of Electronics for Engineers class

Conference Session

Uses for MATLAB in Mechancial Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Frederick Larsen P.E., Eastern Washington University; N.M. A. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University

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Mechanical Engineering

realistic problems to show the students how to apply the concepts with thetheory. If a student can visually see how all the pieces fit together, they will be able to master thesubject and apply it to real world applications.Projects with real world applications are another tool used in teaching MATLAB. Many schoolsuse projects to teach their students a variety of different subjects.At Northern Illinois University5 they used MATLAB to design and simulate a sun tracking solarpower system. The simulation consists of four modules: solar tracking cells, signal conditioningcircuit, controller, and motor. The simulation provides an excellent platform for undergraduateengineering technology students to study the design and theory of a sun tracking solar

Conference Session

Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Brian J Wisner, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

and presentation skills of all students was observedfrom abstract to final report phase, partly reflected in quantitative scores provided by anindependent panel of faculty judges for the midterm and final presentations.The RISE students became progressively integrated into their research groups, gaining autonomyin their labs over the 10 week period. In addition, participants universally expressed increasedinterest in STEM education and subsequent careers, and reported a sense of “belonging” to theirchosen labs, which can be interpreted as academic integration. A deliberate effort was further madeto include the RISE students in concurrent departmental seminars, senior design presentations,Masters and PhD defenses in addition to selected visits

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

% thinking, problem solving,...) ① Affective goals - changing students' attitudes and beliefs 26.2% (interest, motivation, relevance, beliefs about their competencies, how to master the material) ①A point value (1 or 3) appears next to each type of information. These point values, which arefrom Wieman & Gilbert’s scoring rubric, indicate the strength of the research evidence thatproviding this information supports learning. All the listed types of information have been shownto support learning, but the evidence that supports providing a list of topic-specific competenciesis relatively strong. Therefore that item awards 3 points, whereas the other items award only 1point.Almost all the instructors (98.4

Conference Session

Software and Programming

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anurag Goswami, North Dakota State University; Gursimran Singh Walia, North Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

before and after reflection. This is in accordance with the studies21, 22 atMicrosoft, wherein level of the technical education (Bachelors vs. Masters vs. Doctorate) did nothad a significant impact on the inspection performance of professional developers. Therefore,unlike other aspects of software development, inspections may rely more on the inherent abilitiesof the students to comprehend and process natural language information contained inrequirements document. We plan to evaluate this aspect in future studies in hopes of furtherimproving the performance of students learning software inspections in classroom settings.7. Conclusion and Future WorkBased on the results from our study, reflection technique do help students in better

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Teaching and Advising Students in that Critical First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess W. Everett, Rowan University; Maria Perez-Colon, Rowan University

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First-Year Programs

University Maria Perez-Colon is a program advisor in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan Univer- sity, NJ. She received her M.A. degree in Higher Education Administration from Rowan University, and B.A. in English from Rutgers University. Her master thesis focused on the effects of Engineers Without Borders service projects on the global-mindedness of student participants. Page 26.693.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Evaluation of a Dual First-year Student Advising ProgramIntroductionDramatic enrollment growth has prompted the College of

Conference Session

Concepts and Conceptual Knowledge

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian Anderson Arbogast, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Related Sophomore to Graduate-Level Engineering and Mechanics Courses. Journal of Engineering Education, 98: 111–129. 4. Hinsley, D. A., Hayes, J. R., & Simon, H. A. (1977), From words to equations: Meaning and representation in algebra word problems. In P. A. Carpenter & M. A. Just (Eds.), Cognitive processes in comprehension. 5. Newcomer, J. L. and Steif, P. S. (2008), Student Thinking about Static Equilibrium: Insights from Written Explanations to a Concept Question. Journal of Engineering Education, 97: 481–490. 6. Gick, Mary L. (1986), Problem-Solving Strategies. Educational Psychologist. Vol. 21, Iss. 1-2, 1986. 7. Galletta, Anne (2013). Mastering the Semi-Structured Interview and Beyond: From Research

Conference Session

Two-year College Division: Authors Address Transfer Matters-Part II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica M. Cortez, Texas A&M University; Teri Kristine Reed, Texas A&M University; P.K. Imbrie, Texas A&M University; Sylvia E. McMullen, Blinn College; Jackie Perez, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

years of educational leadership, business development, project management and educational research to her role as President for the Brazos County campuses of Blinn College. She has worked specifically in data management and education reform with more than 500 schools districts in Texas, Nevada, Arkansas and New Mexico. She was project director for the Nevada Race to the Top application and served as a senior consultant to Dell Services on education data manage- ment in the development of integrated data warehouses in the Pk-20 environment. McMullen has a Master of Educational Administration from Texas A&M University and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston. She has served on numerous state

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shweta Chopra, Iowa State University; Prashant Rajan, Iowa State University; Chad M Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #13184Facilitating successful global research among Engineering and Technologyscholars: The case study of agricultural supply chainDr. Shweta Chopra, Iowa State University Dr. Shweta Chopra is currently an assistant professor in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering De- partment at Iowa State University. She has Ph.D. in Industrial Technology from Technology Leadership and Innovation Department at Purdue University, Masters of Material Science and Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and Bachelors in Polymer Engineering from Pune University. Her re- search areas are lean manufacturing for small and

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Strategies I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aliye Karabulut-Ilgu, Iowa State University; Charles T. Jahren P.E., Iowa State University

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Educational Research and Methods

, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota and his PhD in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. He has over six years of industrial experience as a bridge construction project engineer for a construction contractor and as a research engineer for the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory in Port Hueneme California. His teach- ing interests include construction equipment, cost estimating and construction process design including online and hybrid classes. His research interests include highway and heavy construction methods, road maintenance methods, innovations in

Conference Session

Dynamic Systems and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J Cox, University of North Florida; Lawrence K. Mao, University of North Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #12109Hands-on Experiments in Dynamic Systems and Control With High StudentThroughputProf. Daniel Cox, University of North Florida Daniel Cox received his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in 1992 and his masters and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Florida in 1981 and 1979. He worked in industry for sixteen years for IBM at their facilities in Boulder Colorado and Austin Texas. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of North Florida in 2001, he was also program manager for the Robotics Research Group at the University of Texas at Austin.Mr. Lawrence K. Mao, University of North Florida

Conference Session

INDUSTRY DAY SESSION: CMC PANEL SESSION ONE

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Il-Seop Shin, Western Illinois University, Quad Cities; Blair J. McDonald P.E., Western Illinois University; Khaled Zbeeb, Western Illinois University; William F. Pratt, Western Illinois University

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Corporate Member Council, Diversity

to devise a master plan for a trail network within the city.OutcomesThe final plan of the trail network incorporated existing trails connecting the city to thesurrounding areas. The plan tied together many of the existing trails surrounding the downtowndistrict to the planned trails connecting the rapidly developing areas in the north within the city.The planned trails are expected to provide better connectivity for commuting and recreationaluse. Two very well connected new trails will connect the southwest area to the northeast. Aseparated trail was under construction in a city’s segment. Once that corridor is completed therewill be a strong connection from south to north, also connecting to the existing trail and arecreational trail

Conference Session

Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Agnew Trevey, Marquette University; Andrea L. Gorman, Marquette University; Kristina M. Ropella, Marquette University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

program administration, co-teaching the courses offered, and mentoring students in the program.Ms. Andrea L. Gorman, Marquette University Andrea L. Gorman is the graduate assistant for Engineering Leadership Programs in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University. She received her bachelor of science in business in supply chain and operations management from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management and is pursuing a master of education in college student personnel administration at Marquette. As the graduate assistant for Engineering Leadership Programs, she assists with the administration and instruction of Engineers in the Lead (E-Lead), a people-centered, technical leadership program.Dr

Conference Session

Integration of Engineering and Other Disciplines (Including Liberal Arts)

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

workplace communication as well as medical humanities.Dr. Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Scott Kirkpatrick is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Optical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He teaches physics, semiconductor processes, and micro electrical and mechanical sys- tems (MEMS). His research interests include heat engines, magnetron sputtering, and nanomaterial self assembly. His masters thesis work at the University of Nebraska Lincoln focused on reactive sputtering process control. His doctoral dissertation at the University of Nebraska Lincoln investigated High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering.Dr. Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Ashley Bernal is

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The Use of Games and Unique Textbooks in Mathematics Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth J. Reid, Ohio Northern University

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Mathematics

) What do you envision being covered in this text?2) What topics do your students seem to struggle with? Are there topics that aren’t covered as much or as well as you’d like in your current text?3) Would you consider your current text to be underutilized by your students?The responses focused mainly on STEM activities, applications of trigonometry, applications inphysics and chemistry, and extended problems. Concerns were voiced over covering too muchmaterial and trying to make a text that can be described as a “jack of all trades but master ofnone." Proposed subjects to be adopted into the text included Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics,Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering

Conference Session

Project-based Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ihab Habib P.E., Austin Peay State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11286A Correlation Study of Project-based Courses Activities on STEM Engineer-ing Technology Students’ EnrollmentProf. Ihab Habib P.E., Austin Peay State University Ihab Youssef Habib Assistant Professor and Program Manager of Construction in Engineering Technology Department PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION Doctorate of Education, Leadership & Professional Practice, Trevecca Nazarene University, (May 2012 – (Expected 2015) Masters of Engineering, Concentration in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tennessee State University, August 2000 – April 2002 Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering, concentration in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qichao Wang, Virginia Tech; Montasir Abbas P.E., Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tech. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Khartoum, Sudan (1993), a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1997), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (2001). Dr. Abbas has wide experience as a practicing transportation engineer and a researcher. He was an Assistant Research Engineer and the Corridor Management Team Leader at Texas Transportation Institute (TTI), where he has worked for four years before joining Virginia Tech. Dr. Abbas conducted sponsored research of more than $720,000 as a principal investigator and more than $750,000 as a key researcher at TTI. After joining Virginia Tech, he has conducted

Conference Session

Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie P. Martin, Clemson University; Stacey D. Garrett, Clemson University; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech; Jamora Hamilton, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

previously served as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the School of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University and was a faculty member and administrator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Her research interests include: Teamwork, International Collaborations, Fac- ulty Development, Quality Control/Management and Broadening Participation. She is an honor graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, where she earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering, in 1988. In 1991 she was awarded the Master of Engineering degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. She received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1998. She is the recipient of

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing - 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel H. Huang, University of Cincinnati; Sam Anand, University of Cincinnati; Manish Kumar, University of Toledo; Imelda Castañeda-Emenaker, University of Cincinnati

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Manufacturing

) Laboratory and co-directed the Center for Robotics Research. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing En- gineering in the University of Toledo, OH, USA. His current research interests include Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, robotics, decision-making and control in complex systems, multi-sensor data fusion, swarm sys- tems, and multiple robot coordination and control. He is a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Co-chair of the Robotics Technical Committee of the ASME’s Dynamic Systems and Control Division.Dr. Imelda Castaneda-Emenaker, University of Cincinnati Evaluation Services Center Dr. Imelda Casta˜neda-Emenaker, MBA, Ed.D, has a Master

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Liang Hong, Tennessee State University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Robert M Nickel, Bucknell University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Steven H Chin, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

chapters.Dr. Steven H Chin, Rowan University Steven H. Chin is currently the Associate Dean of Engineering at Rowan University. He has been in this position since 1997, while serving as Interim Dean from 2010-2012. He has a Bachelor of Science in Elec- trical Engineering and Ph.D. from Rutgers University, and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University. His specialization areas are in signal processing and communication Page 26.458.2 system. His current interests include STEM education, and academic partnerships. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

BIM in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Wu, California State University, Fresno; Ishan Kaushik

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Architectural

Paper ID #11266Design for Aging with BIM and Game Engine IntegrationDr. Wei Wu, California State University, Fresno Wei Wu, PhD, LEED AP, CM-BIM, A.M.ASCE, is an Assistant Professor of the Construction Manage- ment Program in Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno. He received the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering with a focus on Built Environment from Hunan University in China, the Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management at University of Oxford in the UK, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Design, Construction and Planning at University of Florida. He is an associate

Conference Session

Identity and Engineering: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Grayson, University of Pretoria; Erika Müller, University of Pretoria

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

” programs and “first yearseminars”, international first year experience conferences (see, for example, the EuropeanFirst Year Experience 2015, www.uib.no/en/efye_2015), centers such as the NationalResource Center for First Year Experience and Students in Transition (www.sc.edu/fye), andan international journal on the first year experience (https://fyhejournal.com/index ). In SouthAfrica about a third of students drop out or fail their first year of university study4 .Some of the things first year students typically struggle with are: choosing a career direction,managing their time, mastering academic skills such as effective study methods and academicreading and writing, assessing their own understanding of their work, coping with the fastpace and

Conference Session

Survey and Assessment Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrystal A. S. Smith, University of South Florida; Hesborn Wao, University of South Florida; Julie P Martin, Clemson University; George T. MacDonald, University of South Florida; Reginald S Lee, University of South Florida; Gladis Kersaint, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

mathematics. She received her doctorate in mathemat- ics education from Illinois State University and her Masters degree in Education and bachelors degree mathematics from the University of Miami. Page 26.476.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Designing a Survey for Engineering Undergraduates using Free Listing - An Anthropological Structured TechniqueAbstractThis paper describes the use of free listing in engineering education research. Free listing is acognitive anthropological structured technique often used to gather rich preliminary data toimprove the

Conference Session

Concept Inventories and Assessment of Knowledge

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Jorion, University of Illinois, Chicago; Brian Douglas Gane, University of Illinois at Chicago; Louis V DiBello; James W Pellegrino, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Educational Research and Methods

mayplan to use confirmatory factor analysis to evaluate category cohesiveness. Research shows thathaving at least three items within a conceptual cluster is necessary to provide sufficient evidencethat students have mastered a concept.2 When investigating a test’s validity, it is difficult todetermine whether problematic items are a result of idiosyncrasies of the item or item categories.Performance on one or two items is not sufficient evidence to make strong conclusions about the Page 26.497.6specifics of student thinking. Thus, specifying the measurement model in advance will affect theoverall design of the inventory and the ability to pursue

Conference Session

Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Guanghsu A. Chang, Western Carolina University; Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Community Engagement Division

noted that the institution is classified as a regional comprehensive master-grantinguniversity with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification. A preliminary analysis wasperformed to evaluate the data collected to assess the efficacy of the mentorship program, and isdiscussed in this section. It may be additionally noted that the student peer-to-peer mentorship(shown in Fig. 2) has not been evaluated yet. This will be done over the next few years.The data collection was performed in Fall 2014 among a group of students selected for a Page 26.523.6scholarship. The data collection was conducted two times, first during the eighth week of