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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James E. Payne, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College; Linda Lawson Payne, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College; Charles Richard Murphy, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

the state and regional level and an e-learning platformhosted by the College to provide dissemination of the resources for K-16 instructors and studentsboth statewide and nationally.B. Introduction:Each of the NSF-ATE projects at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has worked closelywith other two-year colleges and with K-12 schools in the College’s service area along with K12systems throughout the state to develop and/or enhance the pipeline from K-12 into STEMprograms. The first project in this series of three (Diverse Engineering Pathways: CurriculumInnovation and Best Practice for Recruitment, Retention and Advancement of EngineeringTechnology Majors) was designed to promote access to STEM careers and provide courses forunder-prepared

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Pre-College: Fundamental Research in Engineering Education (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilie A Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Elizabeth Suazo-Flores, Purdue University; Corey A Mathis, California State University, Bakersfield; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kyle Stephen Whipple, University of Minnesota

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Elizabeth Suazo-Flores is a Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics Education at Purdue University. She is a for- mer secondary mathematics teacher graduated from a Chilean university. Elizabeth’s research is centered on mathematics teachers’ knowledge. Currently, she is exploring a middle school mathematics teacher’s practical knowledge using personal experiential research methods.Corey A Mathis, California State University, Bakersfield Corey Mathis is currently an instructor at California State University, Bakersfield for Teacher Education and is completing her tenure as a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. in biology and her M.E.D. in secondary education from Northern Arizona

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First-Year Programs: Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brittany Ann Kos, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sarah Miller, University of Colorado, Boulder

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from Yale University in chemical and environmental engineering, where her doctoral research produced a bio-based water purification system for removing arsenic from developing world water supplies. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Grade-a-thons and Divide-and-Conquer: Effective Assessment at ScaleABSTRACTThis complete evidence-based practice paper will describe our successful grading andassessment practices of a large freshmen engineering course. In the Fall of 2016 we taught“Introduction to Engineering”, a course designed to help students transition from high school tocollege and learn strategies to help them become successful engineering students. Over 70% ofthe students had not yet

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Pre-College: Engineering Undergraduates as Teachers

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Shah Alam P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Regression Analysis forthe Derivation of Wave Spectrum Formula,” Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Paper Conference, Instituteof Engineers, Bangladesh, 2000. 20. M.S. Alam and M.S Baree, ”Prediction of Rolling Motion of a Shipat Hiron Point of the Bay of Bengal,” Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Fluid Mechanicsand Heat Transfer, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 1999.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES Dr. Alam has six years research and thirteen years indus-trial experience. He has extensive technical and research intelligence, training and experience in structuralmechanics, mechanical system design for oil & gas industries for more than fifteen years. He has provencapacity for employing Finite Element and classical stress analysis

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ying Lin, Western Washington University; John Andrew Lund, Western Washington University; Todd D. Morton, Western Washington University

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Electrical and Computer

processing for wireless sensor network applications and secure communications in wireless networks.Dr. John Andrew Lund, Western Washington University Dr. Lund’s research involves the development of novel control systems, sensing and measurement tools for unique environments. His previous and ongoing research efforts include the development of a high- resolution wireless instrumented mouthguard for the assessment of severity of head impacts, development of an ultra-long lifespan wireless sensor devices designed to form robust data networks in remote areas lacking infrastructure, and the development of of an electron-tunneling spectroscopy based microscope control system for molecular analysis.Prof. Todd D. Morton, Western

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Marina Bograd, MassBay Community College; Chitra Javdekar, Mass Bay Community College

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

 project and did the initial research to learn more about the materials and environment around which they needed to design the cages.  Then, led by the graduate student and faculty advisor, the team developed a list of questions for the company advisor as well as a list of things to investigate during the company visit.  In the second week, the team visited the company, prepared questions for the company advisor, and took notes and dimensions of the materials needed to move forward with the project.  Throughout the eight weeks of the internship, interns worked independently on weekly tasks.  On average, each intern spent eight to nine hours per week working on the project.  Similarly to an online course, interns were able to set a schedule that

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Harry Ingle Jr., Tennessee Technological University; Kristine K. Craven, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth L Hutchins, Tenneessee Tech University; Linda Christine Randolph, Tennessee Technological University; Carol McGee, Tennessee Technological University

especially considering that every student will have a uniqueprogram evaluation. Moreover, the workshop is background and all students will “start from diverse places,”designed to be interactive and hands-on, so that thus needing different supports and finding engagement andattendees will leave with specific ideas for strengthening motivation in different sources [3]. Furthermore, theor developing recruitment, retention, and recognition supports within the R3 model are based on evidence-basedopportunities on their campuses. practices, student success and retention research, and

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First-Year Programs: Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Coller, University of Michigan; Magel P. Su, University of Michigan; Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan; Stephanie Sheffield, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #18478Assessment of Peer Mentoring of Teams in a First-Year Design-Build-Test-Communicate ClassMr. James A. Coller, University of Michigan James Coller is an engineering graduate student at the University of Michigan where he also completed his B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in 2017. He spent three years during his undergraduate education as an Instructional Assistant for a first year engineering course. His research interests include autonomous robotics for both land and marine environments as well as naval ship design problems.Mr. Magel Su, University of Michigan Magel Su is a current

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 10

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Lisa D. Hobson Ph.D., Prairie View A&M University; Pamela Holland Obiomon, Prairie View A&M University; Mahamadou Tembely, Prairie View A&M University

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Electrical and Computer

and Technology, Ghana. Dr. Attia has over 75 publications including four engineering books. His research interests include innovative electronic circuit designs for radiation environment, radiation testing, and power electronics. Dr. Attia is the author of the CRC book, Electronics and Circuits Analysis Using MATLAB, 2nd Edition He has twice received outstanding Teaching Awards. In addition, he is a member of the following honor societies: Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Kappa Alpha Kappa and Eta Kappa Nu. Dr. Attia is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.Dr. Lisa D. Hobson Ph.D., Prairie View A&M University Dr. Lisa Hobson is Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M

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Outreach, recruiting, and retention

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ryan Drew Anderson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jeyamkondan Subbiah P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ashu Guru, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Nathan C. Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

on global sustainability measures. Theaudience of this game will be middle school, high school, and undergraduate students. Users willplay as either a corn farmer, beef rancher, feedlot manager, or an ethanol plant manager in thismultiplayer game. Player decisions will impact overall system sustainability. Even thoughplayers are competing with each other, the overall goal is to be able to create a sustainable worldin the year 2050. Users will learn not only the complexities of each agricultural system, but willalso learn best management practices to increase sustainability. The game will be put together bydeveloping simplified integrated models using existing research data and models describing corn,ethanol, and beef systems individually

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They need more than technical skills!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media; Jared Roberto Ocampo, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)

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Diversity

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International

institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is actively involved in the International Division of the American Society for Engineering Education and in the Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institution (LACCEI).Prof. Jared Roberto Ocampo, Universidad Tecnol´ogica Centroamericana (UNITEC) Jared R. Ocampo is currently a researcher of the Faculty of Engineering at Universidad Tecnol´ogica Centroamericana (UNITEC) campus of San Pedro Sula and previously worked as Academic Head of Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Coordinator and as an undergraduate and graduate professor. He also works as a private

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Technology and Design in Engaging and Analyzing Ethics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; William M. Jordan, Baylor University; John Edward Miller, Baylor University

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Engineering Ethics

reasons.At Baylor University, the spiritual dimension to a students’ formation is extremely important andprovides the foundation upon which to build one’s life. The spiritual dimension is supported inthe university, school, and department’s mission statements: University: The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. School: The mission of the School of Engineering and Computer Science is to provide a superior education through instruction, scholarship, and service that prepares graduates for professional practice and responsible leadership with a Christian worldview

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Engineering Literacy: Champions of Engineering in General Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria E. Garlock, Princeton University; Aatish Bhatia, Princeton University; Evelyn Hanna Laffey, Princeton University

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #19811Effective Approaches for Teaching STEM-literacy for All Majors: The Ex-ample of ResonanceDr. Maria E. Garlock, Princeton University Maria Garlock is an Associate Professor at Princeton University in the Department of Civil and Envi- ronmental Engineering where she is the Director of the Architecture and Engineering Program. Her scholarship is in resilient building design and in studies of the best examples of structural designs of the present and past. She has co-authored the book Felix Candela: Engineer, Builder, Structural Artist and has recently launched a MOOC titled ”The Art of Structural Engineering

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First-Year Programs: Sunday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #19698Work In Progress: From Scratch - The Design of a First-Year EngineeringProgramming CourseDr. Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Philip Brown is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Undergraduate Education at Rutgers University in the School of Engineering. Philip received his PhD from the Department of Engineering Education at Virgnia Tech. His research interests include the use of motivation, cognition and learning theories in engineering education research and practice, pedagogy for programming courses, and better understanding student perspectives in engineering programs

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Michael L. Vaughan, University of Delaware; Kenneth A. Bright, University of Delaware, College of Engineering; Rachel Davidson, University of Delaware

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

2: Concept Generation & SelectionBenchmarking The Phase 1 Problem Definition indicated a [design] opportunity for interventionsfocused on recruitment and retention of women and URGs. With this opportunity in mind, theworking group undertook a comprehensive benchmarking process that involved twocomponents. First, the group conducted an inventory of prior (<20 yrs) interventions within COErelated to undergraduate student recruitment, retention, and diversity. Second, a literature reviewwas also conducted, encompassing national reports of best practices in student recruitment andretention as well as case studies of individual institutions that have made notable progress ingender and/or racial diversity within their own

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Curricular Issues in Computing

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Secil Caskurlu, Purdue University; Iryna Ashby, Purdue University; Marisa Exter, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

Education and Computing Professionals’ Needs18 National Academy of Engineering (NAE). (2004). The engineer of 2020: Visions of engineering in the new century. Washington, DC: National Academy of Engineering. Available from http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=10999&page=1019 Kuh, G. D. (2008). High-impact educational practices: What they are, who has access to them, and why they matter. Report from the Association of American Colleges and Universities.20 Lester, S. (1999). An introduction to phenomenological research. Stan Lester Developments, 1- 4.21 Groenewald, T. (2004). A phenomenological research design illustrated. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 3(1). Article 4

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chrysanthe Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Sontgerath, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

, including high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and practicing engineers and scientists • Regular opportunities through middle school and high school to reconnect with program peers and role models at reunions, as a staff member, or through other university programsFrom the perspectives of Camp Reach participants in one study (Demetry & Sontgerath, 2013),the program elements with the most lasting positive impact were returning to the program as astaff member, the prevalence of role models, and the teamwork infused in all activities.The selection of Camp Reach participants was designed to enable creation and tracking of aControl group. The application requires only an essay; no measures

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Action on Diversity - Disability Experiences & Empathy

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henriette D Burns, Washington State University, Vancouver; Kristin Lesseig, Washington State University Vancouver

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

her early 30’s, educated as a special education teacher, and hadfacilitated 4-H classes for four years. Miss Sweet (code name) was a female of Pilipino descentin her mid-20’s and a recent STEM graduate. The third coordinator was a post-doc in scienceeducation conducting longitudinal research at the school. She did not attend every lesson.MethodsTo address our research questions, we utilized qualitative methods, often called interpretativephenomenological analysis (IPA)52,53 in engineering education, so we could best unveil andunderstand how students responded to empathy-infused lessons. Instruments included open-ended student surveys, lesson observations and coordinator interviews.Observations and interviews. Classroom observations and

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Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

of a product with respect to “X”. DfX can be defined as “methodologies,techniques and working practices that cause a product to be designed and manufactured for theoptimum manufacturing cost, the optimum quality, and the optimum achievement of lifecyclesupport”5.The term “X” refers to a particular design aspect that is determined based on the importancegiven by a stakeholder6. Mentioned below are a few design aspects of DfX based on different X: 1. Design for Environment (DfE): Design for Environment explores upon the design approach that addresses to reduce the impact of a product, process or a service throughout the life cycle on human health and environment. The main goals of DfE are: a. Encouraging and recognizing

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

collaborative projects, like the HBCU ECP project.The focus of the most recent activities of the center has been in the delivery of these workshops(goal 3) to spread the best practices of the early adopters of the MHOS pedagogy. We have beenhosting a series of online practitioners’ workshops rather than the usual physical face-to-faceworkshop, because of the potential for wider and longer-term impact. The Center for MobileHands-On STEM conducted a series of three virtual workshops for educators who already usehands-on learning, that is, the practitioners of the pedagogy. The expected outcomes of theworkshops were: 1) to share ideas, 2) examine challenges, 3) determine best practices, and 4)give feedback to NSF and to vendors who build the

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Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Hoffman, Quinnipiac University; Stefan C. Christov, Quinnipiac University

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Software Engineering Division

working systems; whensuccessful, projects allow students to demonstrate mastery; and they also allow students toparticipate in professional practice [7]. Non-trivial projects allow students to solve problemsassociated with larger and more complex systems. In the process, students build artifacts thatmay be used as evidence of mastery for potential employers. For SE, in particular, CS 2013states that “students can best learn to apply much of the material defined in the SoftwareEngineering [Knowledge Area] by participating in a project” [6]. Several exemplars of softwareengineering and development courses utilize projects [6]. In addition to allowing students todevelop and demonstrate technical achievement, sufficiently large projects require

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Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #19634Experiential Learning Activities for K-12 Outreach and Undergraduate Stu-dents involving Production and Utilization of BiodieselDr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a member American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and, American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers(ASABE) and is actively involved in teaching and research in the fields of (i) robotics and

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Interactive Approaches to Ethics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Dodson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Glenn Gaudette, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Ethics

Gaudette, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Glenn R. Gaudette, PhD, is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. His research, which is supported by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, aims to develop a treatment for the millions of Americans suffering from myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular diseases. In May of 2012, he co-founded a company based on some of the pioneering technology developed in his laboratory. Prof. Gaudette also teaches biomedical engineering design and innovation, biomechanics and physiology. He promotes the development of the entrepreneurial mindset in his students through support provided by the Kern Family Foundation

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Pre-college: Summer Experiences for Students and Teachers (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bin (brenda) Zhou P.E., Central Connecticut State University; Sharon P Okoye, Connecticut Department of Transportation; Nancy Bryant, CT Department of Transportation

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

STEM collegeeducation. These findings have important implications. First, it is imperative to design STEM outreachprograms with engaging activities that help increase participants' knowledge of STEM, becausesuch programs boost students' confidence in their readiness for relatively challenging STEM highereducation that leads to a STEM career. In addition, the CCSU NSTI program receives significantcontributions from female professionals, exposing students to successful female role models. Thispractice is supposed to have positive impacts on female students' pursuit of STEM,13 but more workis needed to cultivate female high school students' interest and persistence in STEM. The followingare respective activities that, in concert with each

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University; Francis Xavier McAfee, Florida Atlantic University; Diana Mitsova, Florida Atlantic University; Summer Scarlatelli, Museum of Discovery and Science

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

on their executive committee as Director for International Chapters and has organized local Fort Laud- erdale chapter events for over 20 years.Dr. Diana Mitsova, Florida Atlantic University Diana Mitsova has a background in research design, statistical and spatial analysis, as well as environ- mental planning and modeling using geographic information systems, and interactive computer simula- tion. Her primary area of research involves the impact of urban development on ecosystems and other environmentally sensitive areas.Her recent publications focus on the impact of climate-related stressors on coastal communities and the implementation of planning approaches related to enhancing coastal re- silience to natural

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Industrial Engineering Division Tech Session 1: IE-ing a Broader Perspective

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan O. Schall, SOS Consulting, LLC

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

aquality management system (QMS), where a QMS is defined as “coordinated activities to directand control an organization with regard to achieve quality objectives,” where quality is definedas “the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills a need or expectation.”[7] Theadoption of a QMS helps an organization improve its overall performance and provides a soundbasis for sustainable development initiatives. Quality Management is an area within theIndustrial Engineering Body of Knowledge [13] and often a required topic in industrialengineering curricula. Most engineering education articles and research on EC 2000 havefocused on the assessment of outcomes a – k, designing courses to satisfy EC 2000, or the impactof EC 2000[12, 14, 17

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Beyond the University

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan; Julie Libarkin, Michigan State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Academics in the Center for Entrepreneurship and was responsible for building the Program in Entrepreneurship for UM undergraduates, co-developing the masters level entrepreneur- ship program, and launching the biomedical engineering graduate design program. Aileen has received a number of awards for her teaching, including the Thomas M. Sawyer, Jr. Teaching Award, the UM ASEE Outstanding Professor Award and the Teaching with Sakai Innovation Award. Prior to joining the University of Michigan faculty, she worked in the private sector gaining experience in biotech, defense, and medical device testing at large companies and start-ups. Aileen’s current research areas include en- trepreneurship engineering education, impact

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Pre-College: Engineering Undergraduates as Teachers

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Michelle Cook, Clemson University; Leigh Martin, Clemson University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

students’ experiences, gauge their expectations for theprogram, document what students learned within the program, and monitor the impact of theinternship experience on their careers. While only a subset of students reported that theydefinitely wanted to teach and were looking into graduate programs in education, other internsstated that they would consider teaching at some point within their careers.IntroductionSince the 1980s, educational researchers have warned of the shortage of highly qualified scienceand math teachers.1 Currently, the demand for qualified science and mathematics teachersoutpaces the supply, especially in high-need schools.2 The response to this warning has beentwo-fold: to enact strategies to retain teachers3 and to recruit

Conference Session

Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

actually developing and building physical prototypes towards a final goal of developing and/orimproving a product. Something you can touch and in most cases see work. This newly developed courseis designed for non-engineering majors as well as engineering students as an introduction and survey ofrapid-prototyping, especially centered on the advent, impact, and utility of 3D printers and supportingdigital technology: computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.The course covers both the concepts and practice of 3D printing and prototyping, emphasizing hands-onwork developing computer-based design models (“drawings”) and fabricating prototypes (“parts”) usingcurrent tools for desktop manufacturing including 3D

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University; Kathy L. Kasley P.E., Colorado Technical University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

capstone has been revised around the Vee Modelto describe systems engineering process. The top-down and bottom-up design perspectives arecompared, and weekly deliverables are presented to help students practice systems engineering.A detailed description of weekly deliverables and rubric for the Critical Design Review aredescribed elsewhere1. Two perspectives of the Vee-Model are described to provide a holisticperspective of system-level thinking2-4. A 3D-printed quadcopter with its stable flight controlare provided as an illustration of the student efforts.5 Major blocks of the system include: (1) thequadcopter frame, (2) the control system, and (3) the power and thrust system.The last part of the paper attempts to compare the Vee Model system