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Engineering in a Societal Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Edward Niemi, Tulsa Community College

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Paper ID #22598STEMstory: integrating history of technology in science & engineering edu-cationDr. Bruce Edward Niemi, Tulsa Community College Bruce Niemi taught history and political science at Tulsa Community College for many years. He served a term in the House of Representatives for the state of Oklahoma and has been active in several community and civic organizations. Dr. Niemi is married to the Honorable Judge Theresa G. Dreiling and is father of two daughters, Meredith and Julie Niemi. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 STEMstory: Integrating History of Technology in

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #22320Correlation Between Academic Credit-use Policies and Student Persistencein Multidisciplinary Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) CoursesJ. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology Assistant Director, Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program, Georgia Institute of Technology; Doc- toral student in Education at Georgia State University, with a concentration in Research, Measurement and Statistics; Master of Education in Education Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.Prof

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #22319Social Network Analysis: Peer Support and Peer Management in Multidisci-plinary, Vertically Integrated TeamsJ. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology Assistant Director, Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program, Georgia Institute of Technology; Doc- toral student in Education at Georgia State University, with a concentration in Research, Measurement and Statistics; Master of Education in Education Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.Dr. Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute

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Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward F. Crawley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Anette "Peko" Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Amitava "Babi" Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #22513Redesigning Undergraduate Engineering Education at MIT – the New Engi-neering Education Transformation (NEET) initiativeProf. Edward F. Crawley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Ed Crawley is the Ford Professor of Engineering at MIT, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a recipient of the Bernard M. Gordon Prize for engineering education of the NAE. He is the Founding President of the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) and. the Co-Director of NEET at MIT.Prof. Anette ”Peko” Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Anette (Peko) Hosoi is Associate Dean

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Investigating Instructional Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleanor Leung, Minnesota State University Mankato, Iron Range Engineering; Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato / Iron Range Engineering

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Paper ID #22413Effectiveness of Gamification Activities in a Project-based Learning Class-roomDr. Eleanor Leung, Minnesota State University Mankato, Iron Range Engineering Dr. Eleanor Leung is an assistant professor with the Iron Range Engineering (IRE) program which is part of Minnesota State University, Mankato. She joined IRE in August 2016 and is the electrical engineering faculty member who leads competencies in the areas of electric machines, signals and systems, three phase systems and controls systems. Her research area is in wireless communications focusing on space-time block coding and the design of signal

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Engineering in a Societal Context

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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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topics incorporated in their engineering curricula [4]. Integration of sustainabilityinto undergraduate engineering curriculum can generally be classified into four categories (1)dedicated sustainability courses, (2) integrating concepts into existing courses, (3) linking with anon-engineering department for an interdisciplinary course and (4) courses linked tosustainability, although not explicitly taught (ex: energy and life cycle analysis) [4]. The 2016-2017 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Criteria for AccreditingEngineering Programs (2018-2019), Criterion 3- Student Outcomes describes sustainabilityprinciples in two outcomes, (c) and (h). • (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Eleanor Leung, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Andrew Lillesve, Iron Range Engineering

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member who leads competencies in the areas of electric machines, signals and systems, three phase systems and controls systems. Her research area is in wireless communications focusing on space-time block coding and the design of signal constellations. She has a B.S in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary and both a M.Eng and a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University.Mr. Andrew Lillesve, IRE Andrew Lillesve is originally from Grand Rapids, Minnesota. After high school he attended the Itasca Community College Engineering Program until 2006, at which point he moved to Houghton, Michigan. There finished his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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

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Paper ID #23331Nanotechnology Fellows Program: Integrating Interdisciplinary Education,Professional Development, and OutreachProf. Saniya LeBlanc, George Washington University Dr. Saniya LeBlanc obtained a PhD in mechanical engineering with a minor in materials science at Stan- ford University. She earned her BS from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master’s of Philosophy in Engineering from Cambridge University as a Churchill Scholar. With a strong commitment to educa- tional equity, she served in Teach For America as a high school math and physics teacher in Washington, D.C., and she was co-founder of the

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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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activities are scheduled to promote a sense of academic community, allowmentoring towards academic and career goals, and provide enrichment opportunities. Academiccommunity is built through orientation activities, mask building, t-shirt design and movie andgame nights. Mentoring occurs in these settings, but also through program elements includingworkshops with the Career Resource Center and Academic Support Center, and field trips tolocal engineering firms and businesses with a technology focus. Finally, enrichmentopportunities include guest speakers, undergraduate research projects, Mathematical Contest inModeling and field trips. Because of the frequent interactions with professors, MEP scholarshave chances to collaborate with professors across

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Multidisciplinary Design I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #22980Promoting Innovation in a Junior-level, Multidisciplinary, Electro-MechanicalDesign CourseDr. Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University Dr. Wes Stone is an associate professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. He earned his bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Austin, masters degree from Penn State, and PhD from Georgia Tech, all in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include manufacturing processes, quality techniques, and outdoor gear manufacturing. He also serves as the program director for Engineering Technology at WCU.Dr

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Engineering in a Societal Context

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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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Paper ID #23800Validating a Sustainable Design Rubric by Surveying Engineering EducatorsDr. Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel Dr. Mary Katherine Watson is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel. Prior to joining the faculty at The Citadel, Dr. Watson earned her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. She also has BS and MS degrees in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson University. Dr. Watson’s research interests are in the areas of engineering education and biological waste treatment.Dr. Elise Barrella, Wake Forest University

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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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technologies. These notions, coupled the foundation for teaminteraction on technical and “soft” topics. After the original adoption of the pilot program [8], the AEDept. shifted focus from faculty selecting projects and moved to that of the National AEI Student DesignCompetition (NAEISDC). Here, the capstone teams use the NAEISDC project and requirements as thebasis of their work.All architectural engineering students are in either in the Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (BAE)degree program or the integrated Bachelor of Architectural Engineering / Master of ArchitecturalEngineering (BAE/MAE). Students dedicate four credits each semester or 25% of their course work forthe academic year to this class. From a discipline standpoint, each team

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Multidisciplinary Design II

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Ralf Oliver Schneider, Syracuse University

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anddefines both commercial contract and technical requirements. Three to five people from designengineering (Electrical & Mechanical) design and develop the equipment. Once the final designis approved, procurement sources all components required to build the equipment. When theparts and materials have arrived, the product is built and tested on site. After ensuring properperformance, the equipment is then shipping to the customer. Field service technicians supportinstallation.One of the engineers shared that they would like to utilize 3D printing technology in order tovisualize a new components or concepts. Currently it is time intensive to reduce the complexityin a SolidWorks assembly before being able to 3D print the machine component in scale

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Engineering in a Societal Context

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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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Paper ID #21876Peace Engineering: Investigating Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Ef-fects in a Team-Based Course About DronesDr. Elizabeth A. Reddy, University of San Diego Elizabeth Reddy is a post-doctoral research associate at the University of San Diego’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. She is a social scientist, holding a PhD in cultural anthropology from the Univer- sity of California at Irvine and an MA in Social Science from the University of Chicago. She is Co-Chair of the Committee for the Anthropology of Science, Technology and Computing in the American Anthro- pological Association. She studies

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Investigating Instructional Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Kamali, Utah Valley University; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Julie Clingo, Utah Valley University; Marty J Clayton, Digital Media; Cody Anderson

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skills in engineering.Their results, though formed from a relatively small sample size of testing data, showed that theexperiments they performed in the virtual lab were on par with the physical laboratory forteaching engineering procedures [18]. In 2016, a VR simulation was created to teachConcentrating Solar Power technology to high school students. In addition to reporting that thesimulation was entertaining and engaging, the users showed substantial improvement inperformance [19].The project detailed in this paper is a virtual reality simulation of the photolithography process(Figure 1). The simulation will take the user from the start of the process to the finished result,measuring the user’s performance data as they move from step to step

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Multidisciplinary Design I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louise R Manfredi, Syracuse University; Bekir Kelceoglu, Syracuse University

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before his graduation, he started to work as a free-lance tutor, product designer, and interior architect. In year 2006, he received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Ohio State University, concentrating on design development process in industrial design. His research interests are: humanitarian design, design development process, and emerging technology integration in design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Designing for children with Sensory Processing DisordersAbstractComplex design issues require a multi-disciplinary approach. Building an environmentwhere students can work with experts from different fields can be incredibly beneficial to notonly the students

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Investigating Instructional Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida

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Paper ID #21771Preparing the Engineering Student for Success with IDEAS: A Second YearExperiential Learning Activity for Large-size ClassesDr. Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida Dr. Zaurin obtained his Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from ’Universidad de Oriente’ in Venezuela in 1985. In 1990 he earned a MSc in Information Technology. He has been civil engineering professor with teaching experience at his Alma Mater (Universidad de Oriente) from 1986 until 2002. Dr. Zaurin moves to USA and completes another MSc, this time Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. Upon completing multidisciplinary PhD on

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Multidisciplinary Design I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda C. Rutherford, Montana State University; Brad Thomas Stanton, Montana State University; Staci Turoski; Elizabeth B Varnes, Montana State University

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(mechanical engineering, mechanical engineeringtechnology, electrical engineering, computer engineering, civil engineering, chemicalengineering, bioengineering, industrial engineering, financial engineering, constructionengineering technology, and computer science) to cover, creating a design challenge that engagesall students has been a work in progress. However, big strides were made in the last year withthe introduction of the “Cat’s Conundrum” design challenge. In this paper, we will discuss howwe transformed one instructor’s interest and enthusiasm for RC cars into a multidisciplinarydesign project that students are fully engaging with. Engineering Design

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Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce E Dunne, Grand Valley State University; Paul Keenlance, Grand Valley State University

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Paper ID #22530Drones and Satellites: Identifying Interdisciplinary Capstone Projects withOther Departments at Your Own UniversityDr. Bruce E Dunne, Grand Valley State University Bruce E. Dunne received the B.S.E.E. (with honors) and M.S. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1985 and 1988, respectively, both in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, in 2003. In the Fall of 2003, he joined the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, Grand Val- ley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, where

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Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Craig B. Putnam, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #23299Robotics as an Undergraduate Major: 10 Years’ ExperienceProf. Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Michael A. Gennert is Professor of Robotics Engineering, CS, and ECE at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he leads the WPI Humanoid Robotics Laboratory and was Founding Director of the Robotics Engineering Program. He has worked at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, the University of California Riverside, PAR Technology Corporation, and General Electric. He received the S.B. in CS, S.B. in EE, and S.M. in EECS in 1980 and the Sc.D. in EECS in 1987 from MIT. Dr. Gennert’s research

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Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

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Brian J Novoselich P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Tom Weis, Rhode Island School of Design; Harry Howard Jones IV

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. His research interests include capstone design teaching and assessment, undergraduate engineering stu- dent leadership development, and social network analysis. He is also a licensed professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Prof. Tom Weis, Rhode Island School of DesignLt. Col. Harry Howard Jones IV c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Mechanical Engineering Design for Complex Environments: Incorporating Industrial Design Perspectives into a Multidisciplinary Capstone Design ProjectAbstract The rapid pace of global communications development coupled with an unprecedentedincrease in technological advancement has increased the need for

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Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

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Chi-Ning Chang, Texas A&M University; Courtney Lavadia, Texas A&M University; Douglas Allaire, Texas A&M University; Debra A Fowler, Texas A&M University; Raymundo Arróyave, Texas A&M University

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working in industry she completed a Ph.D. is in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a specific focus on engineering education from Texas A&M University. Her research areas of focus are faculty perspectives and growth through curriculum design and redesign, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, reflective eportfolios and professional development of graduate students related to teaching.Dr. Raymundo Arr´oyave, Texas A&M University Dr. Arroyave is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. He received his Ph. D. degree in Materials Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His teaching inter- ests include undergraduate courses on materials science and numerical methods and

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Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hsiao-Wen Wang, National Cheng Kung University; Bart J.A. van Bueren, National Cheng Kung University

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Paper ID #21944Lessons Learned in the Paths of Developing a Multidisciplinary CertificateProgramProf. Hsiao-Wen Wang, National Cheng Kung University Hsiao-Wen Wang is an Associate Professor with the Department of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering in NCKU. Her fields of expertise include river mechanics and restoration, sediment transport, ecohydraulics, water environment planning and assessment, and geomorphology. Her research interests also include innovative learning and teaching design in engineering education. She has been working on sustainability issues based on multidisciplinary collaborations, and established a new

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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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science, mathematics, and engineering and technology teacher, as well as several years of electrical and mechanical engineering design experience as a practicing engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Swarthmore College, his Master’s of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts, and a Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctorate in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Vicki Stieha, Boise State University Vicki Stieha, Ph.D. is a faculty member at Boise State University. She earned her doctorate from the University of Cincinnati. Her current work and research focuses on pedagogical and curricular reform in higher education with special

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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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Paper ID #22851Work in Progress: Visual and Tactile Aids in Multidisciplinary Engineeringfor Better Learning OutcomesDr. K. Jo Min, Iowa State University K. Jo Min is Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Director of Undergraduate Education in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department at Iowa State University. He teaches courses on pro- duction systems, closed-loop supply chains, and engineering valuation. His education research interests include outcome assessment and visualization aids, and his engineering research focuses on application of stochastic optimal control on engineering decision making. He

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Multidisciplinary Design II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Patrick E. Mantey, University of California, Santa Cruz; Stephen C. Petersen P.E., University of California, Santa Cruz; John F Vesecky, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Paper ID #22849Preparation of the Professional Engineer: Outcomes from 20 Years of a Mul-tidisciplinary and Cross-sectoral Capstone CourseDr. Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz Tela Favaloro received a B.S. degree in Physics and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is currently working to further the development and dissemination of alter- native energy technology; as a project manager and researcher with the Center for Information Technology and Research in the Interest of Society. Her background is in the development of characterization tech- niques and

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Multidisciplinary Design II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania; Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University; Randi Shedlosky-Shoemaker, York College of Pennsylvania; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University

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Paper ID #21735Effects of Service-Learning Projects on Capstone Student MotivationDr. Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania Jason Forsyth is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at York College of Penn- sylvania. He received his PhD from Virginia Tech in May 2015. His major research interests are in wearable and pervasive computing. His work focuses on developing novel prototype tools and techniques for interdisciplinary teams.Dr. Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University Mark M. Budnik is Paul H. Brandt Professor of Engineering at Valparaiso University. Prior to joining the faculty at

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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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multidisciplinary project on image compression that was integrated into amathematics course at the West Virginia Institute of Technology [9].CS Faculty:The CS Faculty indicates that her department commonly has interdisciplinary upper-divisionundergraduate coursework and senior design projects. She is already satisfied that students aresufficiently exposed to applied engineering and industry opportunities in different disciplinesduring the normal course of study. She points out that the variety and richness of CS students’past experiences lends well to the teaming and self-efficacy required on the research team.Therefore, her primary motivation for engaging students on this project is to specifically equipthem to create and train robust DL algorithms. These

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Multidisciplinary Design I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahaa kazem Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo

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skill level in using the software and from the instructor's perspective waskeeping the students involved in a long-term project problem as well as introducing newtheoretical concepts in a single design problem. This paper describes learning modules andprovides information on how the modules are integrated into a cohesive system at the end of theproject.Introduction and background:Mechatronics Engineering is a flexible, broad degree that prepares graduates to work in manybranches of industry. Mechatronics combines mechanical and electrical engineering withcomputer technology and computer science to create smart devices that improve the quality ofour lives. Electrical and mechanical systems, controlled by computers, are at the core of a widerange

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Cecilia Santa Cruz, PUCP; Graciela del Carmen Fernández de Córdova, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; Marta Vilela Vilela, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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Paper ID #21172Innovation in the Course Disaster Risk Management to Improve the Univer-sity Student’s Competence for Multidisciplinary and Participatory WorkDr. Ing. Sandra Cecilia Santa Cruz, PUCP Professor at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, PUCP, and Director of the Master’s Degree Program in Civil Engineering, with experience in the coordination and execution of multidisciplinary projects in the area of natural disaster risk, seismic hazard and structural design. Experience in consulting for international organizations and Peruvian Government. AREAS OF INTEREST Disaster Risk Managment, Risk assessment