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Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Brianna Benedict McIntyre, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

deeply in graduate education,interdisciplinary learning has not been highly reflected or cultivated in engineering educationcurricula [1]. This lack of acknowledgment may be attributed to the historical exclusion ofinterdisciplinary ways of being and thinking across the disciplines, which also limits how studentssee themselves as engineers. Historical perspectives within engineering education include thosethat “institutionalize cultural and epistemic injustice” by excluding views that deviate from thedominant ways of thinking in engineering [2, p. 4]. Riley and Lambrinidou [2] expressed how thisapproach to educating engineers may result in engineers who do not feel they fit into the mold ofa stereotypical engineer, which emphasizes technical

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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Steven R. Biegalski, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pavel V. Tsvetkov, Texas A&M University; Yuguo Tao, Georgia Institute of Technology; Vladimir Sobes, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Karl Pazdernik, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Simon Labov, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; David F. Williams, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; James M. Ghawaly Jr., Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Alfred Olivier Hero, University of Michigan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

support cross-cutting technologies across three coredisciplines: 1) computer and engineering science research specifically in a form of machinelearning and high performance computing (HPC), 2) advanced manufacturing, and 3) nucleardetection technologies. For outreach and development, ETI hosted the first of three summerschools from August 24-28, 2020 with the theme of “Data Science and Engineering”. Theschool was hosted in an on-line format and had over 200 participants. The recorded content isavailable on-line as a resource for students. This describes the hurtles and methods utilized toovercome obstacles limiting in-person workshops in 2020.The summer school had four modules: 1) Fundamentals of data Applications, 2) ComputationalMachine

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiences: Teaching in a Pandemic

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Raisa Sara; ABM Rezbaul Islam, Sam Houston State University; Khalid M. Khan, Sam Houston State University; Rasheda Rasheda Sultana, Sam Huston State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

moved to a blended format and students were coming in-person in theLAB from potential different locations and environmental settings, it could have been disastrousand may spread the virus. Several precautions and security measures were taken to mitigate thesechallenges. Face covering was mandated during LAB hours. Each LAB was equipped with a handsanitizer dispenser and sanitizing wipes stations. Instructors included few extra notices in thecourse syllabi as below, in addition to daily class briefing.1. Students will work in group of 12, rotating between weeks. You MUST show up on yourassigned day and may not join with other groups on alternate days due to social distancing.STRICTLY ENFORCED.2. MUST wear “MASKS” through the duration of LAB

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Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Mechatronics, Robotics, and Technology

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Christopher Lee, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Siddhartan Govindasamy, Boston College; Diana S. Dabby, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Paul Ruvolo, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

or ECE, such as Control Theory, Digital Signal Processing or StructuralDynamics.The curricular goals of ESA are to further develop students’ skills and expertise in theengineering analysis process, increase their self-directed and peer learning abilities, and toconvey content that is common to ME and ECE programs. The focus on quantitative analysis ispart of a broader effort to educate students in this area. The course material is built around ahands-on project to control an inverted pendulum on a cart, a classic problem in control theory[1] which is often included in Signals and Systems and System Dynamics courses [2], [3].To this end, we developed a project using an affordable system based on an Arduino-likeplatform, the Balboa 32U4

Conference Session

Design in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Lina Zheng, Tsinghua University; Dexin Hu, Tianjin University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

gained through multidisciplinary approaches, and furthervalidation of multidisciplinary capstone projects.IntroductionCognizant of the burgeoning needs of multidisciplinary engineering competencies in addressing global grandchallenges for engineering, reports such as The Engineer of 2020 and Innovation with Impact have helpedunderscore the significance of preparing engineering students with multidisciplinary competencies [1-2]. Theannouncement and implementation of Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000) also emphasized the ability ofengineering graduates to function in multidisciplinary teams [3]. At the same time, numerous conference papersand journal articles have recognized the urgent need for multidisciplinary engineering education, while

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning Experiences

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Lynal Albert, Tarleton State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

isolatedfrom the environment and preventing or minimizing its negative impact on the environment is amonumental task that has recently gained momentum. According to the EPA, sustainability is “tocreate and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony,that permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and futuregenerations”(1). Sustainable engineering is a process of practicing engineering withoutcompromising on the quality of the environment. Sustainable engineering therefore utilizes amultidisciplinary approach of balancing social, economic, and environmental aspirationscombined with good practices of engineering design, thus closing the gap between technology andthe community(2). The

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Maria Barichello, University of Waterloo; Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Erin Jobidon, University of Waterloo; Richard Li, University of Waterloo

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

foundthat team conflict is highly negatively correlated with team performance and team enjoyment incapstone design courses, with 1 in 4 students reporting that they experienced significant conflict,with the majority of cases consisting of conflict of a personal, or relationship, nature [1].In 2015, a series of teamwork training modules were developed by the Teamwork Clinic throughthe collaboration of various departments on campus [2]. Each of the six modules were designedto integrate seamlessly into courses with large or lengthy design projects, with the goal thatstudents apply what they learn directly to their team processes and team projects. This papercontinues to expand on work that has been published about the first four teamwork modules inthe

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Service and Outreach Projects

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Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Paula Alvarez Pino; Andrew J. Sullivan, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Mona N. Fouad, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

communities in our city through research, training, and communityengagement. The importance of involving undergraduate and graduate students in all stages ofthis work, as well as creating career opportunities for them, is emphasized.BackgroundUrban universities have an increasingly important role in the growth and development of citiesand their communities. According to the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities, in the pastquarter century urban universities have recognized the many challenges facing their cities andhave increased their engagement efforts to address pressing community issues [1]. In the processof expanding their community engagement, universities are providing opportunities to studentsto broaden their education, be involved in real

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Tris Utschig, Kennesaw State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. From this process, as ranked list was produced and the dean of the collegechose several ideas for to focus on, some of which are in the process of being implemented.After implementation began, a survey was conducted with faculty to explore their perceptionsabout the value of the town hall process. A large majority of respondents felt heard through thisprocess and would participate again in a future forum.KeywordsTown hall, Education Ideas, Retention, Student Success, interdisciplinary collaborationIntroductionThis paper extends on work published at the ASEE Southeast Section Conference in March of2020 [1]. The research project itself was inspired by the ASEE’s Interdivisional Town HallMeeting held at the National Conference in 2017 [2]. A

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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Madeline Nelson, University of San Diego; Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

fundamental concept that is commonly taught in foundational engineering classes inthe “middle years” where students often struggle to find relevance [1], [2]. Instructors deliverlectures on the processing, production, storage and delivery of energy for industrial andhousehold purposes. There are discussions about the resources used to create energy and how tobetter use those resources. Sometimes engineering considerations of energy focus on quantitiesand numbers involving efficiency and costs. Energy continues to be one of those engineeringtopics that is siloed and discussed in isolation without a social, cultural, or environmentalcontext.The conceptualization of energy within a sociotechnical framework is critical for the formationof future

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning Experiences

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University; Jill L. Roter, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Challenges and the engineering solutions that address them. It will alsoinclude insights gained from its design, development, and initial offering, and offerrecommendations for future work.IntroductionMany institutions across the United States, and internationally, have established an NAE GrandChallenges Scholars Program (GCSP), which aims to prepare engineering graduates not onlywith technical skills, but also with social skills and global awareness. Students in this programengage in various curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, all focused on anoverarching Grand Challenges theme, to help them achieve the following five competencies: (1)Talent competency; (2) Multidisciplinary competency; (3) Viable business

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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Denise H. Bauer, Methodist University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

needs. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Work in Progress: Integrating Writing throughout the Engineering CurriculumIntroductionCommunication skills continue to be a top ‘soft skill’ many employers consider weak, whileeducators believe engineering students possess strong communication skills upon graduation [1],[2]. In fact, in an ASME survey where 647 industry supervisors, 42 department heads, and 590early-career engineers responded to a question on mechanical engineering graduates strengthsand weaknesses, there was a discrepancy in how industry rated communication skills compare tothe other two groups [1]. Only 9% of the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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Katie Zoe Loughmiller, Kansas State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Work in Progress: Introducing negotiating skills in capstone courseIntroductionEmployers of 21st century engineering and technical students are looking for individuals who inaddition to their technical skills, also possess soft skills. Those soft skills include at a minimumcommunication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Several studies have recommendedrevisions to existing engineering and technical curriculums to incorporate soft skills [1-3]. Inaddition to industry professionals indicating a desire for increased soft skills in graduates,students also see the need for additional exposure while in school [4]. Because there is no formaldefinition of soft skills, it is necessary to determine for each

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Service and Outreach Projects

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Jessica Anne Rosewitz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

she mentors 1-2 young undergraduates in the NSF REU program for 10 weeks, advocating and training for a graduate education. And for 4 years running now, she has made and demonstrated an Augmented Reality Sandbox for the annual summer science and engineering festival at WPI, TouchTomorrow.Dr. Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Katherine C. Chen is the Executive Director of the STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Her degrees in Materials Science and Engineering are from Michigan State University and MIT. Her research interests include pre-college engineering education, teacher education, and equity in education. American

Conference Session

Mechatronics and Robotics II

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James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Nikhil Bajaj, University of Pittsburgh; Vishesh Vikas, The University of Alabama; Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

discipline focused onthe creation of smart and autonomous systems and processes in an integrated and interdisciplinaryfashion towards improving the quality of human lives. Despite the growing need for MREprofessionals and increasing numbers of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, this fielddoes not yet enjoy recognition as a distinct and identifiable discipline.A distinct and identifiable engineering discipline must address four questions: 1) What is the bodyof knowledge that practitioners must master? 2) What skills must practitioners demonstrate? 3)What are the ways of thinking that permeate the discipline? 4) How do practitioners define anddistinguish the discipline? Within the MRE community, there is disagreement over how thesequestions

Conference Session

Mechatronics and Robotics II

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Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Monique Jethwani, Columbia School of Social Work; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, 2003 Distinguished Teacher Award, and 2012 Inaugural Distin-guished Award for Excellence in the category Inspiration through Leadership. Moreover, he is a recipientof 2014-2015 University Distinguished Teaching Award at NYU. His scholarly activities have included3 edited books, 9 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 63 journal articles, and 164 conference pa-pers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 40 M.S., and 5 Ph.D. thesis students; 64 undergraduate research studentsand 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 500 K-12 teachers and 130 high school studentresearchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 59 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di-rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM

Conference Session

Assessment in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

vision for Engineering in the 21stcentury: “Continuation of life on the planet, making our world more sustainable, secure, healthy,and joyful” [1]. To prepare engineering graduates who possess not only strong technical skillsbut also the global awareness and social skills necessary to tackle the challenges, the GrandChallenges Scholars Program (GCSP) was proposed and established by three engineering Deansin the U.S. and endorsed by the NAE as an educational supplement to any engineering programboth within the U.S. and internationally. To date, over 90 institutions have established their ownGCSP. They all aim to prepare graduates who have achieved the following five competenciesidentified by NAE GCSP [2]: 1. Talent Competency: mentored

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

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Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Tori Claudette Reeder; Josh Chase, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Laura Vidal-Chiesa, Michigan Technological University; Modupe Omolara Yusuf, Michigan Technological University; Abraham Romney, Michigan Technological University; Marika Seigel, Michigan Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in appreciation of course relevance of both theengineering course and composition course. This project is significant as the results from thisstudy will be used to better design and link interdisciplinary curriculum and leverage topics inand between all cohorted classes.IntroductionThe importance of writing and communication skills to the academic and professional pursuits offuture engineers is well established. ABET lists an “ability to communicate with a range ofaudiences” as a student outcome for the accreditation of undergraduate engineering programs[1].Writing specialists have long sought to identify and develop “reliable ways” of helping studentsprepare for the writing situations they will likely encounter as engineers [2, p. 318]. Yet

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

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Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Andrew Greenberg, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison; Christine S. Grant, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Ashley Brown

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

associates to be successful researchers and professionals. At times,faculty members may not be trained to be effective mentors and do not have a toolkit of mentoringskills to rely on when inevitable mentoring challenges occur. While there is significant evidencepointing to the value of promoting strong mentorship for research students, there are very fewmentors who receive effective mentor training and mentors often rely solely on their pastexperiences and on observations of other mentors to build their own mentoring styles [1-2].Therefore, it is vital to provide appropriate training for faculty mentors in effective mentoring sothat they can aid their students to be as successful as possible during their formal studies andthroughout their research

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania; Nicole Hesson, York College of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

years that focus on community outreach and service. Theseprojects include a community bike rental station, an automated greenhouse for a K-8 school, andassistive technologies for employees with disabilities. These new projects exist along with“traditional” competition-based capstone projects such as Formula FSAE.Given these two classes of multidisciplinary capstone projects, we examine the experiences ofthe students, faculty, and community partners during the transition to new service-learningcapstone projects. Specifically, we report on interviews conducted: (1) with faculty to understandtheir administrative and instructional challenges in adding service-based capstone projects, (2)with community-partners and their perceptions of working with

Conference Session

Merging Disciplines: Practice and Benefits

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debarati Basu, Virginia Tech; Daniel S. Brogan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Thomas G. Westfall, Virginia Tech; James Edward Taylor; Serena Lise Emanuel, Virginia Tech; Mathew Verghese, Virginia Tech; Nick Falls, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

real-world research projects with team members from multiple disciplines hashelped these undergraduates to gain experiences outside their own disciplines. This has aidedthem in developing diverse skill sets that are described in terms of: interdisciplinary experiences,links between their classroom learning and lab experiences, academic and professional skills,impacts of faculty and graduate mentoring, and impacts on academic and career decisions.1. IntroductionIn order to tackle the multifaceted problems of the 21st century, industries often engageemployees from multiple disciplines to solve a single problem. Although, industries haverecognized the need for interdisciplinary collaborations, the departmental structures in collegesand

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Abdel-Mohti P.E., Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, computer engineering, and computerscience majors compose the ECCS Department. A sixth major, engineering education (EngEd),is housed within the college but is not part of any department. There is no graduate program inthe college.The senior design project, or capstone, has been a required part of each engineering major sincethe 1980s. Each department developed its course independently, and they remained independentuntil combined for the 2016-17 academic year. So long as each capstone project was containedentirely within one department, the separate capstone courses served their purpose well. But in2004, the college began to experiment with multidisciplinary capstone projects.1 Since then, theproportion of projects involving multiple engineering

Conference Session

Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicki Stieha, Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Amy J. Moll, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

retain global leadership inscience and technology [1]. As of 2017, the 300,000 degrees awarded annually are “only afraction” of the needed STEM degrees [2]. As has been noted by others [e.g.3, 4], one desirableapproach to addressing the U.S. need for additional engineering graduates is to focus efforts onrecruiting and retaining women and underrepresented groups into engineering. Accordingly,researchers have been exploring ways to draw more women and underrepresented minorities intoSTEM and have found that degree flexibility, greater integration of multiple disciplines,authentic learning challenges, and dynamic and collaborative approaches to teaching andlearning are all critical to making increases [2]. While not simple, making changes to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Burns, Western Michigan University; Megan Hammond, Western Michigan University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

data literacy is becoming an increasingly important concern in higher education[1, 2]. For engineers, statistics is probably more aligned with the concept of information literacythan any other course that will be studied. While it may be going too far to say that the entiretyof an introductory statistics course is a vital component to every undergraduate engineeringprogram, it is probably safe to say that certain statistics topics are essential. For engineers,working with data and experimentation are just a fact of life. This fundamental realization,coupled with an opportunity stemming from recent changes to the university’s general educationprogram, has motivated us to begin a process to redesign an introductory statistics course thatresides

Conference Session

Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brianna Benedict McIntyre, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

discussed regarding thenecessity for engineers who can work on multidisciplinary teams, produce engineering solutionsthat balance multiple perspectives, synthesize knowledge to solve complex problems, andcommunicate their ideas to diverse audiences [1]-[2]. More importantly, the Engineer of 2020report described the importance for engineers who can be open to “nonengineering disciplinessuch as science, social science, and business [2, p. 50].” This highlights the need to investigatehow students become aware of interdisciplinary engineering education as an option, as well as tounderstand the experiences of students who do not identify with the curriculum structures oftraditional engineering disciplines.Prior engineering education work has

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University; Xiaoyu Zhang; Rafael E. Landaeta, Old Dominion University; Edwin Merino, Old Dominion University; Jayson Carl Alberto Kreger

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

M16A4 external and internalparts and 3D animations for maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. The proposedapproach can be applied to other similar weapons/equipment with minimal changes. The projectwill also conduct preliminary research on software framework, interface, and file structures foreasy integration of different objects under the same AR application.This project contains several major tasks: 1) 3D modeling of the weapon, including all internaland external parts to be displayed in the AR application, 2) 3D printing of the weapon mockupthat only requires the external parts converted from the file format used in Task 1 and furtheroptimization of the model for 3D printing, 3) software development in Unity that utilizes mobiledevices

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Monique Jethwani; Vikram Kapila, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

classrooms and labs of dozens of New York City public schools. He received NYU Tandon’s 2002, 2008, 2011, and 2014 Jacobs Excellence in Education Award, 2002 Jacobs Innovation Grant, 2003 Distinguished Teacher Award, and 2012 Inaugural Distin- guished Award for Excellence in the category Inspiration through Leadership. Moreover, he is a recipient of 2014-2015 University Distinguished Teaching Award at NYU. His scholarly activities have included 3 edited books, 9 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 62 journal articles, and 154 conference pa- pers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 35 M.S., and 5 Ph.D. thesis students; 58 undergraduate research students and 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 500 K-12 teachers and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Tom McDonald, University of Southern Indiana; Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

work in progress) Abstract Wrappers are defined as a short form that students complete along with an assignment orexam that focuses on the learning process rather than on the content itself. In this study, studentsare asked to state the perceived “effort,” the amount of time spent completing or studying forrespective assessments and their preparedness to complete both formative and summativeassignments in an Electrical Engineering (SCADA Systems and Design) and MechanicalEngineering (Dynamics) class. As expected, scores on formative assessments are mildlycorrelated with summative assessments. However, results indicate that time spent studying forsummative assessments is not correlated to the summative assessment scores.1

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rhonda Kay Gaede, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Thomas Morris, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Rishabh Das; Yu Lei; Thiago Alves, University of Alabama, Huntsville ; Hongyu Zhou, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Farbod Fahimi, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, chemicalrefining, and electric power generation are examples of critical infrastructure that use IndustrialControl Systems (ICS), also known as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems(SCADA), to monitor and control physical processes. ICS are cyber physical systems whichcollect data from sensors monitoring physical processes and use it to control the process vianetworked electronic control of actuators, switches, and valves. Protecting these ICS, and otherslike them, from cyber-attacks is a national priority [1]. The ICS used throughout critical infrastructure are often designed, built, operated, andmaintained by engineers from domains related to the physical process being controlled. Forexample, chemical engineers design refineries, civil

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason R. Harron, University of Texas, Austin

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

developedthrough the construction of a design-based task. Often, DBL is challenge driven, where learnersseek to find a solution to a complex problem through a project-based approach [5], [7]. The useof DBL tends to be within a single discipline (e.g., only electrical engineers) [4] or as means of“unifying” or mixing sub-disciplines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers) [11].Recent movements towards multidisciplinary learning in higher education have called for thedesign process found science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to be blendedwith the artistic and creative process of the arts. Often referred to as STEAM or STEM + Art [1],[8], this approach aims to pique student interest through opportunities to engage in