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Multidisciplinary Design II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ralf Oliver Schneider, Syracuse University

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- search focuses on mixed reality, head mounted displays and the impact on design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Mixed Reality and Automated MachineryWhen reality is augmented with digital information, it is called Mixed Reality (MR) [1][2].Machinery on factory floors is increasingly automated and system integrated [3]. The potential tosupport the design, sale and operation of automated machinery with a mixed reality device istremendous. This paper shares takeaways from a collaboration of industrial design students,mechanical engineers, field technicians and technical writers to investigate the innovationpotential of applying mixed reality in a manufacturing

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Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Bergquist, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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influences the research team structure and progress; and  Interactions on this multidisciplinary team have challenged them to overcome differences in knowledge background and skills to successfully address a common research goal.Project Description/Objectives:The ultimate outcome of the project is to develop a deep learning (DL) algorithm to automate theprocess of filtering and classifying images of damaged civil infrastructure collected after anearthquake event. The training images are gathered from existing databases of previous events,inspections conducted by professional engineers, or various formal/social media platforms(specific sources include NISEE PEER library [1]; EERI Learning from EarthquakesReconnaissance Archive [2

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saniya Leblanc, George Washington University; Ekundayo Shittu, George Washington University

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Education, Professional Development, and OutreachAbstractAn undergraduate Nanotechnology Fellows Program was established to addresses key problemsin implementing nanotechnology education: (1) science and engineering curricula are alreadyfull; (2) practical, hands-on experiences require extensive training on complex, expensiveequipment; and (3) necessary fundamental concepts and knowledge span multiple disciplines andare rarely taught at the undergraduate level. This work reports on the program evolution over thecourse of three years as well as the short- and long-term impacts on students’ academic andprofessional careers. The evaluation results from the first year indicated the most profoundimpact came from integrating the interdisciplinary

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan L. Solonsky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; M K Parfitt

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programs will be covered.IntroductionMost degree programs that teach building engineering have design opportunities are often less thanideally constructed to reflect practical careers due to relatively few faculty members being trained, or theyhave no similar industry experience necessary to guide students [1]. Consequently in these settings, only asurface level understanding of their value is realized [2]. Many engineering students do not know how toapproach large complex systems due to their exposure to idealistic examples [3]. Additionally, they notcapable of providing critical multi-disciplinary integration of their designs due to the isolated nature oftopics in the classroom [4] [5]. Capstone courses provide a comprehensive evaluation of

Conference Session

Engineering in a Societal Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A. Reddy, University of San Diego; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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formation as engineersand non-engineers work together. While we understand this study to be limited in scope, thefeedback provides preliminary evidence for collaborative research across disciplines and howprofessional skills are fostered in the classroom.IntroductionUndergraduate engineering students are often trained in disciplinary concepts and techniques oftheir specializations, but are rarely given opportunities to work with collaborators from differentdisciplines. In Gary Lee Downey’s words, the very educational processes “producing engineersas outcomes” [1] may neglect key professional skills that those engineers need.Skills that relate to collaborating with peers in different disciplines are increasingly necessary forpracticing engineers

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Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyona Sharunova, University of Alberta; Mehwish Butt, University of Alberta; Jason P. Carey, University of Alberta; Ahmed Jawad Qureshi, University of Alberta

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forms of collaboration between differentengineering disciplines for the development of integrated products such as automobiles [1]. Thedefinition of transdisciplinarity was provided by Ertas, who defined it as “the integrated use ofthe tools, techniques, and methods from various disciplines” as it is concerned with what is“simultaneously between disciplines, across different disciplines, and beyond all disciplines”,and was discussed with the general design process and transdisciplinary approaches to teachingdesign in the previous work [1,13,14]. In contemporary industrial practice, engineeringspecialists are required to work in teams, follow the same design process steps, effectivelycommunicate, and exercise professional skills. A line of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui H Wang, Jacksonville University; Festus Ogbaisi, Jacksonville University; Martins Slaboh, Jacksonville University; Emre Selvi, Jacksonville University; Maria Javaid, Jacksonville University

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Paper ID #25891An Exploratory Study of Outcomes of Interdisciplinary Activities in an En-gineering Orientation CourseProf. Huihui Wang, Jacksonville University Dr. Huihui Wang, is an assistant professor and the Chair of the Engineering Department at JU. JU is a private, undergraduate liberal arts institution in northeast Florida. She is an IEEE senior member and the Vice Chair of IEEE JAX section. She has 3 on-going external grants, 40 peer reviewed papers and 5 patents (1 pending). As a member of ASME, ASEE, IEEE, Florida Engineering Society (FES), and an advisor of NSPE JU Chapter, she actively participates in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven P. Marra, Johns Hopkins University; Jenna Adele Frye, Maryland Institute College of Art; Edon Muhaxheri, Maryland Institute College of Art; Laure Drogoul, Maryland Institute College of Art

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problem, a relatively small set of designrequirements and constraints, and a budget of $100 per team. An exhibition was hosted at the endof the semester at which the students' projects were presented to the public. This work describesthe logistical, pedagogical, and social challenges encountered by the instructors and facilitatorsin creating and implementing this interdisciplinary and multi-institutional design assignment.IntroductionSuccessful engineers must be able to work effectively on interdisciplinary projects and asmembers of multidisciplinary teams [1]-[3]. This is also true for many creative arts professionals,especially those who work in fields driven by technological innovation [4]. Several collaborativeprojects involving both

Conference Session

Engineering in a Societal Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Elise Barrella P.E., Wake Forest University; Charles McDonald Cowan II, James Madison University; Robin D Anderson, James Madison University

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methods forassessing knowledge, design skills, beliefs/attitudes/interests [1]. While there are manysustainability assessment options available to engineering educators, the review revealedopportunities for rigorously validated assessment instruments and direct assessments, as opposedto self-report instruments, for capturing application of sustainable design skills [1].We are engaged in an ongoing effort to refine and validate a cross-disciplinary sustainable designrubric to promote learning during and assessment of student-level design projects. Our originalsustainable design criteria (Table 1) were based on the Nine Principles of SustainableEngineering [2] and were used in an initial pilot study of civil and environmental engineeringcapstone

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui H Wang, Jacksonville University; Lee Ann Jerome Clements, Jacksonville University; Cindy Leong; Misha M. Chalkley; Crandall Maines, Jacksonville University

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that emphasizes student discovery. Scholars are selectedannually based on academic ability and financial need. Faculty mentoring, tutoring, peer studygroups, college survival skills training, career development, and undergraduate researchexperiences are all tools to help the scholars. Some MEP Scholars are actively participating inthe following research projects: 1) Design and Development of an e-Health System, 2) Designand Development of an Electronic Health Records program, 3) Study of the Field Effect onCharge Transport through Conductive Polymers Injected in Vascular Channels of AngiospermLeaves, and 4) A 3D-printed desk organizer. In this paper, MEP Scholars briefly present theirprojects and share their thoughts and reflections about the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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detail the development of the program and its related research inquiry whichincludes a qualitative comparison of the students who are drawn to this new approach toengineering.IntroductionEngineering as a discipline sits at the volatile intersection of a professional landscape that israpidly changing and an educational system that is perennially resistant to change. Recent callsfor innovation and creativity including “The Moonshot Approach to Change in HigherEducation” [1] outline a needs analysis for education in the 21st century. Industry has stressedthe need for college graduates who are comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, problemsolvers and problem finders, empathetic, bold thinkers, and lifelong learners. Many of theseneeds have long

Conference Session

Engineering in a Societal Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Sievers, US Air Force Academy; Melissa Stewart Beauregard, United States Air Force Academy; James B. Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Adam M Strecker P.E.; Kimberly Kays, United States Air Force Academy; John A. Christ, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Common Future in 1987. The report defined sustainable development andoutlined three focus categories: economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity[1]. These concepts later appeared as cornerstones of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL), with thegoal of introducing and advocating for sustainability in the business sector [2]. In 1992 theUnited Nations Conference on the Environment and Development in Rio de Janerio furthered thecall to include sustainability in higher education, but a large-scale force to adopt sustainabilityinto higher education did not begin until the UN Decade of Education for SustainableDevelopment from 2005-2014 [3].In 2009 a survey of all US institutions found 80% of respondents indicated some level ofsustainable

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; John Jackman, Iowa State University; Zhuoyi Zhao, Iowa State University

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and enhancethe mathematical and statistical aspects of AM for other disciplines. Hence, students’ learningcritically depends on an inter-domain experience consisting of inventory control, engineeringmathematics, and additive manufacturing. Keywords—Abstract Mathematical Concepts; Visual and Tactile Aids; LearningOutcomesIntroduction Students have been characterized by their learning styles which affect their ability tolearn and the teaching modalities that make teaching effective [1] [2]. The Felder-Silvermanmodel describes learning styles using the dimensions of Active/Reflective, Sensing/Intuitive,Visual/Verbal, and Sequential/Global [3]. The majority of undergraduate engineering studentswere classified as having an Active, Sensing

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Goldschneider, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech

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teams that exist inworkplaces within the United States and abroad. As such, the purpose of this paper is to describethe process of creating and subsequent plans for implementation of an interdisciplinary capstonecourse at a large research-intensive institution in the Southeast US. The challenges associatedwith developing a course that meets the need of each disciplinary capstone experience and spansthe boundary of different approaches to pedagogy, knowledge structure and learning will beexplored as well.Background and ObjectivesOne of the most common complaints among recruiters of engineering graduates is a failure ofuniversities to properly prepare their students to collaborate within a diverse workplaceenvironment [1], [2]. Students typically

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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documented various aspects of the program over its first 9 years. The purpose of thispaper is to describe the current state of the integrated teaching and learning strategies that theprogram uses to facilitate engineering design learning with an entrepreneurial mindset in a PBLmodel.Awareness of the IRE program has increased recently with the program being recognized as theABET 2017 Innovation award winner and in the top ten emerging leaders in engineeringeducation in the “Global state of the art in engineering education” report by Dr. Ruth Grahamreleased in 2018 [1].Purpose of researchThe purpose of this paper is to describe how the Iron Range Engineering (IRE) program leadsstudent engineers to ”become the engineer they want to be” by working with

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Jacob Allen Novosad, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Huan Phan-Van, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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, and a teaching assistant at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, USA. He is interested in researching Mobile Autonomous Robotics, and getting knowledge base on real-world applications of control systems, especially in Autonomous Transportation. Dr. Lotfi is his mentor. Email: huanphan206@gmail.com c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A Multidisciplinary Course and the Corresponding Laboratory Platform Development for Teaching the Fundamentals of Advanced Autonomous Vehicles Nima Lotfi1 , Jacob Novosad2 , and Huan van Phan1 1 Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Giancarlo D'Orazio, University of the District of Columbia; Jijuan Xu, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia

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ExplorationAbstractFew problems in engineering can be solved with a single tool. According to the WashingtonAccord [1], skills to solve complex problems in engineering are important to include in thecurriculum of engineering education programs. To provide more experiential learningexperience, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of the District ofColumbia (UDC) is modernizing its curricula by offering complex engineering training to itsstudents through curricular and extracurricular activities.The design of autonomous vehicles requires a collaborative effort from nearly all STEM fieldsand hence provides an excellent opportunity for engineering students of variousbackgrounds to collaborate on. During the Summer of 2018, a group of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut

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improve student learning.IntroductionIt is critical for engineers to recognize the actual shape of elements from 2D drawings, identifypotential applied loadings scenarios on structural elements, and predict the expected deformationand possible failure mechanisms. The ability to visualize and manipulate objects in one’s mind isa vital skill in engineering [1]. Previous studies have shown that accurately visualizing objects in3D improves spatial understanding [2], which has been associated with success in engineeringprograms. However, students often tend to struggle with 3D visualization due to a lack oftraining [3]. One option for improving visualization and spatial skills is providing opportunitiesfor students to interact with handheld models

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Edward F. Crawley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Mark Bathe, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Amitava "Babi" Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Thinking. Weconclude with a reaffirmation of the direction taken by the NEET pilots and a summary ofnext steps.II. A Snapshot of the NEET ProgramA. Why MIT Decided to Embark on the New Engineering Education TransformationProgramPresent-day industry seeks employees with skills that go beyond the technical skills acquiredin a standard engineering program, the so-called “non-technical” skills, some of which arenormally not acquired during traditional undergraduate education [1], [2]. The need forstudents to acquire those skills is reflected in a paper produced by the Organization forEconomic Cooperation and Development (OECD) [3] and the US National Research Council[4]. More specifically in higher engineering education, the student outcomes [5] of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning Experiences

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ellen M. Swartz, North Dakota State University; Mary Pearson, North Dakota State University; Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University; Ryan Striker P.E., North Dakota State University; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, North Dakota State University

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administered to the students to gain insight andfeedback on their opinions and interpretations of various aspects within the course. Questionsrelating to the research interests of this paper were analyzed and any noticeable trends inferredfrom the students’ responses are described.IntroductionThe job market of the 21st century is filled with new challenges facing society, and studentsentering the workforce need to be prepared with the skills and knowledge required for success.Skills which industry and businesses are looking for include, but are not limited to, criticalthinking, collaboration, adaptability, effective communication, and creativity [1]–[3]. Theseskills are commonly utilized when operating in the realm of higher-order thinking [4], [5

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Multidisciplinary Service and Outreach Projects

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina A&T State University

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. The students were also asked to do research on thedifferent methods of 3D printing that the Department of Energy labs are involved in.The students are taught the basic function of the Autodesk Inventor program and carried outseveral activities to expound the students' understanding of Autodesk Inventor. Among theprojects, the students researched and designed tool holders for standard household tools. Theyalso designed and virtually assembled a weathervane prototype. Several projects have beenperformed, including 1) designing and 3D printing tools holder; 2) designing safe childrenplayground equipment.To have a better understanding of Additive Manufacturing, students watched various videos onseveral 3D printing technologies. Also, students

Conference Session

Mechatronics and Robotics I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kevin Stanley McFall, Kennesaw State University; Kevin Huang, Trinity College; Hunter B. Gilbert, Louisiana State University; Musa K. Jouaneh, University of Rhode Island; He Bai, Oklahoma State University; David M. Auslander, University of California, Berkeley

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Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Mechatronics and Robotics Education: Standardizing Foundational Key ConceptsIntroductionThe field of Mechatronics [1] and Robotics [2] Engineering (MRE) is emerging as a distinct aca-demic discipline. Previously, courses in this field have been housed in departments of MechanicalEngineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, instead of a standalone department orcurriculum [3–5]. More recently, single, freestanding courses have increasingly grown into coursesequences and concentrations, with entire baccalaureate and graduate degree programs now beingoffered [6–10]. The field has been legitimized in recent years with the National Center for Educa-tion

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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David Clippinger, Pennsylvania State University; Steven Y. Nozaki, Pennsylvania State University; Kathleen Jernquist, United States Coast Guard Academy

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effective in the delivery of theirinstruction. Extensions which propose the investigation of engineering writing style among non-academic practitioners and students are included.Introduction:The importance for engineering, engineering technology, and science majors was discussed in an earlierwork [1], and will be reviewed very briefly here for convenience and completeness.Arguably the most important governing document for technical program curricula, ABET’s accreditationcriteria regard effective communication and awareness of audience to be essential disciplinaryknowledge, as reflected in the outcomes for applied science, engineering technology, and engineeringprograms:· an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences [2

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Miles Skinner; Sven Anders, University of Alberta; Pierre Mertiny, University of Alberta

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the Paris Agreement within the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) [1] agreeing to, among other things,reduce global GHG emissions and begin transitioning to renewable energy production. Thismassive undertaking requires a significant paradigm shift in technologies, economics, and socio-politics. As industrial and technological leaders, engineers will be at the forefront of thistransition thus requiring a holistic approach to the energy transition problem. This approach toeducation is herein termed the E3-systems approach referring to the need for engineering studentsto understand systems in the domains of energy engineering, ecological sciences, and socio-economics.Germany’s “Energiewende” provides an interesting

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Multidisciplinary Service and Outreach Projects

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima, Old Dominion University ; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Stacie I. Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University

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quality, andhaving relevant knowledge, skills and abilities. The gain in the teamwork effectiveness did notdiffer across majors, with both UES and PST showing similar gains. A noticeable positiveincrease in student attitudes towards the task was also observed between the midway and the endof the project. Findings from this study provide some preliminary evidence that an innovativeinterdisciplinary service learning experience partnering engineering and education students wasconducive to the development of teamwork skills.Keywords: teamwork skills, service learning, interdisciplinary teams 1. IntroductionTeamwork skills have an unquestionable value in both academic and professional settings. In theacademic environment, engaging in collaborative

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning Experiences

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jazmin Jurkiewicz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Rachel Rosenbaum, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

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engage with the engineering discipline. We provide specificrecommendations on aspects of the program students found more valuable.IntroductionFirst-year general engineering programs became prevalent in the 1990s to early 2000s. Theseprograms are designed to help with the transition from high school to a university engineeringprogram and to introduce students to their major. More than half of accredited engineeringprograms operate with a direct matriculation model, with students entering directly into theirintended discipline, while about one-third have a general admission program, admitting studentsinto a general engineering program, where they will matriculate to their desired major after asemester or two [1]. First-year or introductory

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible, Texas Tech University; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Chongzheng Na, Texas Tech University

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Offering (2017):Our pilot course was offered in 2017 as a 1-credit seminar that met weekly for about two hours.A typical class period is summarized in the following outline: 1) VTS Exercises (15 min., starting Week 6): Instructor facilitated a class discussion of a selected image or two (building on an initial VTS workshop of Week 5). 2) Introduction & Activity (50 min.): Instructor or guest speaker introduced a topic, laid out a dilemma/issue/conflict, and (maybe) made recommendations. Then, students read a relevant article or watched a relevant video, reflected on what they read or watched, and jotted down some notes/ideas for an essay. 3) Discussion (50 min.): Students discussed the issue in small

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Multidisciplinary Service and Outreach Projects

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Stacie I. Ringleb, Old Dominion University ; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University

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a science methods class (n = 15). The paired classes collaborated inmultidisciplinary teams of 5-8 undergraduate students to plan and teach engineering lessons tolocal elementary school students. Teams completed a series of previously tested, scaffoldedactivities to guide their collaboration. Designing and delivering lessons engaged universitystudents in collaborative processes that promoted social learning, including researching andplanning, peer mentoring, teaching and receiving feedback, and reflecting and revising theirengineering lesson. The research questions examined in this pilot, mixed-methods research study include: (1)How did PSTs’ Ed+gineering experiences influence their engineering and science knowledge?;(2) How did PSTs

Conference Session

Mechatronics and Robotics I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Rebecca Marie Reck, Kettering University

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, Robotics, Curriculum, SkillsIntroductionMechatronics and Robotics Engineering (MRE) is experiencing enormous increases in interestamong industry, university faculty, and students. Recognizing the need for preparing highly-educated MRE professionals, many universities and colleges are adopting MRE as a distinctdegree program [1]. However, there is little agreement on the concepts and skills that such anMRE degree program should cover. This creates challenges for educators and future employers.For educators, the challenge is in defining the essential components of MRE curricula whileproviding flexibility to tailor those curricula to specific institutions and their needs. Foremployers, the challenges are to understand what to expect of MRE graduates

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Mechatronics and Robotics II

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Kenechukwu Churchill Mbanisi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David M. Auslander, University of California, Berkeley; Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Majid Molki, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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of contributors. In line with thismovement, open-source software (OSS) was defined as software released under a license whichgrants users the right to study, use, modify, and distribute the source code to anyone and for anypurpose [1]. Software such as Linux operating system and Apache Web server are some of theearly developments of the community. Today, a plethora of high-quality open-source alternativesto proprietary software are available for various applications and have gained widespread adoptionin academia and education. This adoption in academia is motivated by flexibility and affordabilitywhich open-source software provide to educators and institutions, who are oftentimes unable toafford the expensive licensing fees of commercial