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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baha Jassemnejad, Federal Aviation Administration-CNI Airway Syatems Engineering Organization; Igor Ilic, University of Central Oklahoma; Jonathan Ryan Adams; Neil Peery, CNI Aviation

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Instrumentation

system was designed via collaboration with the FederalAviation Administration (FAA) Oklahoma Communications Engineering Team (OKCET)Laboratory and has found an immediate application as a large-scale switching system. Thefundamental hardware unit for this system is the National Instruments (NI) PXI chassis with a NISwitchBlock populated with matrix relay cards. The chassis can be deployed in any location,contributing to the robust nature of the design. The advantage of using an integrated NI system ismodularity; the hardware can be easily tailored to the specific needs of each end user. Expansionand customization is accomplished with the addition of a wide spectrum of matrix relay cards.Matrix cards are available with a varying number of relays

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Franz J. Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

highest tower possibleusing only spaghetti, tape, and string. While still a useful tool for good design practices, thechallenge also underscores lessons on materials and equilibrium in an engaging, hands-onexercise. Similar investigations of bottle acoustics or eggshell architecture recast physics lecturesas design evaluations in a lively fashion, promoting student enthusiasm and interaction.The course also includes a weekly laboratory section. Akin to time spent in studio, this is used asan opportunity to refine techniques and understanding through extended exploration. Here,students have the time to attempt different strategies or investigate a model more thoroughly. Asa case in point, shortly after the Marshmallow Challenge in class, the lab

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Make It!

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #11385MAKER: Whack-a-Mole for PLC ProgrammingDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James E Morris, Portland State University; Jack C. Straton, Portland State University; Lisa H Weasel, Portland State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

meaningful context8.Furthermore, the introduction of these junior level courses will establish a Nano-Science andEngineering base for an interdisciplinary minor for the (technical) students who also choosedesignated advanced level courses in participating departments, and the new senior/graduatelevel inter-departmental laboratory course in the fabrication and characterization of Page 26.1182.3nanomaterials and nanostructures (ECE410/510.)Examples of advanced level nanotechnology courses include:  ECE 417/517 Nanoelectronics (4 credits): Operational principles and circuit applications of nanoelectronic devices: electron tunneling devices, (Esaki

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Reporting Out: Dissemination of Several NSF Projects of Interest to Two-Year Colleges

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lea K. Marlor, University of California, Berkeley; Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

Page 26.1546.2a graduate student or post-doc mentor, who oversee the student’s research project. Graduatestudent mentors are offered a $1,000 stipend at the end of the summer. Mentoring occurs throughresearch group meetings and one-on-one discussions. Each student has their own hands-onindependent research project that is intended to further develop the student’s interest andknowledge in science and engineering careers.The TTE REU program consists of a 9 week summer long research internship. During the firstweek, students take part in a laboratory “boot camp” that introduces basic laboratory andresearch skills in order to acclimate the students to the university and labs. Students alsoparticipate in an orientation that covers strategies for

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

perform Background 3 Project description 5 Results and discussion 2 Conclusion and recommendations 4 References 1 Appendix 5 Total 40 Figure 9. Grading Metric for Formal Project ReportConclusionsThe use of an N-Scale model train in the laboratory setting of a PLC course is a very effectivetool. The student response, when the rest of the equipment in the laboratory was workingcorrectly, was very positive. This is seen in the average student satisfaction of

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Various Prospectives in Power Systems

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Brandon Scott Weisberg, Farmingdale State College; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, from University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He has held a number of industrial & academic positions and affiliations with organizations that included Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Stony Brook University (SBU), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Atomic Energy of Canada Inc., Ontario Hydro, NASA Kennedy, NASA Marshall Space Flight Centers, and the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Cen- ter at Carderock, Md. Dr. Tawfik is the co-author of more than 60 research papers in the areas of Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Biomass Energy, Thermo- fluids and Two Phase Flow published in prestigious peer reviewed journals and conference symposiums

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First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Jane Grigg, Clemson University; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University

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First-Year Programs

student interactions are effective in achievingstudent-centered and inquiry-based learning, both which are proven approaches for building Page 26.1277.2students’ problem solving and laboratory skills5. Research on the outcomes of SCALE-UP inengineering and mathematics show students participating in SCALE-UP classrooms exhibitedhigher levels of efficacy with the course material6. There is additional evidence of improvedacademic performance, conceptual understanding, and skills development in studentsparticipating in SCALE-UP classrooms compared to traditional lecture-based instruction7.PurposeThe GE Program is committed to continuously improving

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra May Friedrichsen; Christina Smith, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. The website is currently being expanded to include other instructional tools includinginquiry based activities,30 formative class reflection questions,31 surveys, and virtual laboratories,all of which are focused on assessing and improving students’ conceptual understanding. 700 faculty 14000 600 students 12000 500 Student Users (in blue

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2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

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Shawn M. Hughes; Anh Pham; Kathy Huong Nguyen; Ramazan Asmatulu

Society for Engineering Education, 2015 2015 ASEE Zone III Conference (Gulf Southwest – Midwest – North Midwest Sections)Figure 2: The schematic view of the electrospinning process used to produce the PCLnanofibers.Figure 3 show the experimental setup of the electrospinning process in the laboratory used forthe production of the PCL nanofibers. After the allotted time, the spinning process was done andthe collector was removed from the chamber in order for the fiber mesh to be removed. Then, theproperty of the PCL nanomaterials were examined. The characteristic analysis will provide theproperties, such as fiber diameter and shape, pore size, bead formations, and other properties ofthe

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2015 ERC

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Frank W Gayle

   negoOaOon  is  led  by  University  of  Tennessee-­‐Knoxville.  The  full  team  includes:  57  Companies,  15  UniversiFes  and  Laboratories,  14  Other  EnFFes,  w/  36  ConsorFa  Members.   50%  Lower  cost   Es3mated   Ins3tute  CFC   CFC  Ul3mate   CFC  Tensile   Produc3on   Applica3on   Current  CFC   Cost

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Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University; William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Page 26.830.3purposes being presented by the following planning methods.Method 1The following is a description of each class, the mode and method of instruction, and the studentworkload for the planning method covered in this section.TECH 320 Non-Metallic Processes is a 5-credit lecture/laboratory mode of instruction. Studentworkload includes: two written reports, 10 lab projects, four quizzes, a mid-term and a final.TECH 452 Engineering Economics is a 2-credits lecture-mathematical mode of instruction.Student workload includes: seven homework assignments, a mid-term and a final.TECH 454 Environmental Engineering is a 2-credit lecture/discussion mode of instruction.Student workload includes: five project assignments, a mid-term and a final.The

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Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

approximately 12% of the classes met weekly for a separate laboratory (notcomputational) activity or recitation. 74% of the classes only met for lecture, while the rest ofthe classes met additionally for a recitation or computation laboratory.The primary system of units used was a combination of SI and English units (58%). For theremaining courses, only SI units were used (42%). No class used only English units. Theseresults are in contrast to the units of measure used in 1977. In 1977, mixed units were used in68% of the courses, SI units were used in 5% of the courses, and English units were used in 27%of the courses. Thus from 1977 to 2014, there has been a dramatic shift to move away fromEnglish-only units of measure for fluid mechanics

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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ken C Stanton, Colorado State University; Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

would be appropriate to collect this information. The subjectpopulation for the industry needs assessment was chosen to be individuals within the automotiveindustry (broadly defined) who met the criteria of having hiring authority over engineeringpositions, being located in the US, and managing hybrid, electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicleprograms. A list of companies that would be the target of our investigations included originalequipment manufacturers, federal research laboratories, automotive suppliers, automotiveconsultancies, state and federal regulatory agencies, private research laboratories, and companiesfrom the “entrepreneurial” automotive industry. Letters, emails and telephone calls were used tocontact persons within these

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Research to Practice: STRAND 3 – Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan R Zubarriain, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Nicholas Kumia, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

paper is to develop the courseware that will introduce high schoolstudents to engineering through robotics. The courseware development includes methods forteaching robotic hardware - through chassis assembly and sensor integration, software throughbasic programming techniques including the creation of algorithms, and the problem solvingskills required in engineering. It is expected that this course layout described in Figure 1 and thecorresponding courseware development will benefit those who are thinking of running a pre-college engineering course at other institutions. This course was divided into lectures and laboratory exercises. On the lecture days thestudents were taught new materials about robotic hardware and software design

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Software Applications in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher M Murad, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Brian L Houston P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

sophomore students. Students must have takenthe surveying course as a prerequisite. The course is a continuation of surveying principles andcalculations. It utilizes data collected during the surveying course. The course introduces Page 26.960.3students to site development and mapping AutoCAD Civil 3D. This is a laboratory orientedcourse. Students carry out assignments on a variety of topics including traverse surveys andtopographic mapping. The use of Civil 3D software is presented to students through an activesession using real examples. Each student is required to demonstrate an ability to use theprogram by doing the assignment in a step-by-step

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Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gloria J Kim, Northwestern University; Mark E. Law, University of Florida; John G. Harris, University of Florida

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Electrical and Computer

were based on student surveys (mid-termreflections, course evaluations) and student work products (assigned homework, quizzes, exams).Initial ImplementationThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida offers twoseparate circuits courses: EEL3111C - Circuits I and EEL3003- Elements of ElectricalEngineering. EEL3003 uses the textbook “Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis” by Irwin andNelms [15] and does not have a laboratory component. All electrical and computer engineering(ECE) and biomedical engineering (BME) students are required to take EEL3111C. All otherengineering majors are required to take EEL3003. The course used in this study is Circuits I.Circuits I is typically taken at the same time as

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Novel Student Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darinka del Carmen Ramírez , ITESM (Tecnológico de Monterrey); Pablo Moreno Ramírez, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

, and also Educational Innovation to virtual graduate students at Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey. She has experience working in projects with different local industries. Recently she has been working with innovation and technology for engineering education (remote Laboratories, virtual laboratories, flipped classroom, active learning and PBL among others).Dr. Pablo Moreno Ram´ırez, Universidad Aut´onoma Chapingo Born in Chile in 1942. Get graduation as Agronomist at the Univrsidad de Chile in 1966. In 1969 went to Cornell University to study Agricutural Economics. Get Master degree in 1972 and started Ph.D program at the same university, In 1974 went to M´exico to be professor at Universidad Aut´onoma Chapingo where I get

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Potpourri

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

ofnanotechnologists, that is, the researchers, inventors, engineers, and technicians who drivediscovery, innovation, industry and manufacturing.The Integration of nanotechnology concepts in science and engineering curricula have startedslowly in many universities worldwide. There are nine models that are used by the universitiesdepending on the resources that were available to them. Majority of tier 1 universities that havestate-of-art laboratories for nanotechnology are offering undergraduate and graduate programs inthis exciting field. Other universities that have smaller laboratory facilities and resources usuallyoffer an introduction course to nanotechnology or an elective course in this area. There are manyuniversities and colleges that don’t have any

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University; Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University

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Systems Engineering

are space systems, robust fault tolerant control, nonlinear control, adaptive control, small spacecraft design, high performance spacecraft components, mechatronics, real-time health monitoring, and diagnostic methodology.Dr. Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng. Dr. Swartwout is co-director of the Space Systems Research Laboratory. His research and teaching interests focus on systems engineering and design. Page 26.1454.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Systems Engineering Entrepreneurship Modules across Aerospace

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Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Thomas A. Lenox , Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

understanding of both the content and theorganizational form of the material.Conduct experiments in at least two technical areas of civil engineering and analyze andinterpret the resulting dataThis provision of the CEPC requires a program’s curriculum to include student exposure toconducting laboratory experiments or tests in at least two technical areas of civil engineering andthen analyzing and interpreting the resulting data. This may be accomplished by showinggraduates have sufficient exposure to laboratory experiences within the curriculum and that allstudents must obtain that level of exposure in order to graduate. The program may considerproviding experimental experiences in any of the traditionally recognized civil engineeringtechnical areas as

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Simone E Volet, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia; Marja M.S. Vauras, University of Turku; Debra May Friedrichsen, Unaffiliated; Gavin Tierney, University of Washington

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, Unaffiliated Debra Gilbuena has an M.BA, an M.S, and four years of industrial experience including a position in sensor development. Sensor development is also an area in which she holds a patent. She has engineering Page 26.1258.1 education research focused on student learning in virtual laboratories and the diffusion of educational interventions and practices.Mr. Gavin Tierney, University of Washington c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Paper ID #11529Gavin Tierney is a Ph.D

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Novel Teaching Methods in a Multidisciplinary Context

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ananda Mani Paudel, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Page 26.1309.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Realizing Proof of Concept in Machine Design with 3D PrintingAbstractThe Virtual Machine Design course was developed to teach basic concepts of mechanicalcomponent design to mechatronics engineering students. The laboratory section of the course isgeared towards designing electromechanical devices. Students develop prototypes of theirdesigns in order to strengthen their design and visualization skills. The prototypes also givestudents the opportunity for hands-on learning. 3D printers, which can convert a CAD model toa physical product, are popular among the designers and inventors. As the printers become moreaffordable, 3D printing is moving

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas E. Adams, NSWC Crane / Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shripad T. Revankar, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Nuclear and Radiological

able toachieve efficiencies above 1% [2, 7]. The most promising effort in betavoltaics occurred in ca.1974 through research led by Olsen at the Donald W. Douglas Laboratories [8, 9]. The Betacelbattery, shown in Figure 5, exhibited 400 µW and a 4% efficiency using 147Pm and silicon p-njunctions. The Betacel was used in pacemakers that were implanted in over 285 patients, 60inside the United States. German and U.S. medical institutions were seriously considering theBetacel for wider use. The United States Atomic Energy Commission (USAEC) had authorizedthe licensing of 50 Betacel pacemakers per month [10]. However, strides in lithium batterydevelopment entered onto the scene and were subsequently selected for pacemakers instead [3

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Best Paper Presentations

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Kaitlin Engle Mallouk, Rowan University; Krishan Kumar Bhatia, Rowan University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

functions, in addition to establishing a strong analyticalfoundation. Recognizing the importance of basic experimentation techniques, a new freshmanengineering project was designed to expose students to the overall engineering profession withemphasis on developing fundamental technical and laboratory skills. The project was inspired bythe popular Consumer Reports magazine, which publishes reviews of consumer products uponrigorous testing and analytical surveys. Specifically, we note the strong overlap between corefunctions of an engineer and the process with which Consumer Reports reviews are generated.Freshman students were asked to select three brands of a consumer product for their review withinstructor consultation. The products ranged from

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2015 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Carol Stokes-Cawley; Katie Cadwell

the resident hall. The RAs undergo background checks and are trained on working with “Minors on Campus” through Syracuse University College. We try to ensure at least one of our RAs each year is an engineering student or has a degree in engineering to help serve as a STEM mentor.  Assistant to the Coordinator: We also hire one assistant to the Coordinator each year from early June through the last day of the program to help with program details such as registration, photography, Facebook administration (loading program photos during the week(s), etc.  Faculty: Over 10 University faculty members and two graduate students volunteer their time and talents to provide lessons, laboratory and other

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Design and Research in BME

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lily Hsu Laiho, California Polytechnic State University; Kristen O'Halloran Cardinal, California Polytechnic State University; Trevor R. Cardinal, California Polytechnic State University

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Biomedical

foundation for successfulcareers in the regenerative medicine industry, as well as other related industries. Our goal is tocapitalize on our three departments’ strengths in medical devices, cell and developmentalbiology, and veterinary medicine to prepare students for the burgeoning field of biologic devicesand products for humans and animals. The program centers on three main components:coursework, a 9-month internship, and a culminating capstone project.The coursework for the program is laboratory-intensive and designed to prepare students fortheir 9-month internship. The core courses are taken by all students enrolled in the program. Thecourse topics were selected to develop the technical skills that are important for regenerativemedicine

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Fifty Shades of Grey Literature

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chelsea Leachman, Washington State University; Jacob William Leachman, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University

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Engineering Libraries

Jacob Leachman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University (WSU). He initiated the HYdrogen Properties for Energy Research (HY- PER) laboratory at WSU in 2010 with the mission to advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of hydrogen systems. He received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho in 2005 and a M.S. degree in 2007. His master’s thesis has been adopted as the foundation for hydrogen fuel- ing standards and custody exchange, in addition to winning the Western Association of Graduate Schools Distinguished Thesis Award for 2008. He completed his Ph.D. in the Cryogenic Engineering Laboratory at the University of

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle M. Blum, Syracuse University; Katie D. Cadwell, Syracuse University; Julie M. Hasenwinkel, Syracuse University

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Materials

26.1.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Mechanics of Materials Outreach Activity: Reconstructing the Human Body: Biomaterials and BiomimicryAbstractIn order to engage and stimulate students, an outreach activity needs to integrate exciting subjectmaterial with hand-on laboratory experiments. Biomimetics is when complex problems aresolved by imitating systems and elements found in nature. One of the largest areas of biomimeticinspiration is the human body. From this concept, students were asked to perform a hands-onactivity to introduce them to the fundamental material science and mechanics through theconcept of biomimicry. Student groups were tasked with designing a muscle

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Potpourri

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Ilknur Aydin, Farmingdale State College

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #11401Design and Development of Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Modules for Foun-dations of Computer Programming CourseDr. Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale Dr. Gonca Altuger-Genc is an Assistant Professor at State University of New York - Farmingdale State College in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department. She is serving as the K-12 STEM Out- reach Research and Training Coordinator at Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center at Farmingdale State College. Her research interests are engineering education, self-directed lifelong learning, virtual laboratories, and decision-making