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Capstone Design Practices

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Valerie Vanessa Bracho Perez, Florida International University; Anilegna Nuñez Abreu, Florida International University; Ameen Anwar Khan, Florida International University; Indhira María Hasbún, Virginia Tech; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Design in Engineering Education

. Feigh and Z. K. Chua, “Panel Discussion on: Current State of Human Factors in Systems Design,” in Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2011.[7] A. E. Coso, “Preparing Students to Incorporate Stakeholder Requirements in Aerospace Vehicle Design,” Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014.[8] G. Hinkle, “What keeps engineers from advancing in their careers?,” IEEE-USA’s Today’s Engineer, 2013.[9] C. Dym, S. D. Sheppard, and J. W. Wesner, “A Report on Mudd Design Workshop II : ‘ Designing Design Education for the 21 st Century ,’” J. Eng. Educ., no. July, pp. 291–294, 2001.[10] H. K. Ro, L. R. Lattuca, D. Merson, and P. T. Terenzini, “Measuring Engineering Students’ Contextual Competence

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Assessing, Expanding, and Innovating Information Literacy

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Pauline Melgoza, Texas A&M University; Ashlynn Kogut, Texas A&M University; Michael Ryan Golla, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Libraries

words “research(ing),”“database(s),” and “resource(s)” were the most prevalent words related to the consultation.Across all semesters, the word “research(ing)” appeared in data 73 times, while the word“search(es)” appeared 15 times. When describing the resources shown, students rarely mentioneda database or resource by name (see Table III). Table III Word Count Of Terms Used To Describe Resources Resource Names Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Total database(s) 7 19 21 20 67 resource(s) 1 12 22 9 44

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Integrating Sustainability and Resilience Concepts into Courses

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Andrew Katz, Virginia Tech; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Allison Godwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Civil Engineering

ofglobal warming can help prepare students to address global warming in their careers.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1635534 and 1635204. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressedin this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation. We would also like to thank the students who participated in the research bycompleting the survey.References[1] J. Cook et al., “Quantifying the consensus on anthropogenic global warming in the scientific literature,” Environ. Res. Lett., vol. 8, no. 2, p. 024024, Jun. 2013, doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/8/2/024024.[2] National Research Council

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Promoting Communication Skills

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Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; Judith Shaul Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology; Charlie Bennett, Georgia Institute of Technology; Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Norback(jnorback.isye.gatech.edu) of Kay Neeley (neeley@virginia.edu). 8 References[1] Gianniny, O. A. (1995). A century of ASEE and liberal education (or how did we get here from there, and where does it all lead? 1995 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Washington, DC: ASEE, 1995. Reproduced in D. F. Ollis, K.A. Neeley, & H.C. Luegenbiehl (Eds.), Liberal education for twenty-first century engineering: Responses to ABET/EC 200 Criteria. New York: Peter Lang, pp. 320-346.[2] Neeley, K.A. & Norback, J. S. (2016). Communication across

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Faculty Development Evidence-based Practices!

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Jody Zhong, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Teresa Lee Tinnell, University of Louisville; Thomas Tretter; Marie Brown

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

Paper ID #29197Designing a Streamlined Workshop for STEM-H Faculty Engaged in theScholarship of Teaching and LearningMs. Jody Zhong, University of Louisville Ms. Zhong is a fourth-year doctoral student in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisville. Ms. Zhong’s interests lie in researching identity, diversity, and professional development/thriving within the academy.Dr. Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. She received her B.S., MEng, and PhD

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Before the Capstone: Project-based Experiences Early in the Curriculum

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Mary Roth, Lafayette College; Haritha Malladi, Lafayette College

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Civil Engineering

, doi: 10.1080/15732471003588254.[4] L. F. Cabeza, L. Rincón, V. Vilariño, G. Pérez, and A. Castell, “Life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle energy analysis (LCEA) of buildings and the building sector: A review,” Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., vol. 29, pp. 394–416, Jan. 2014, doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2013.08.037.[5] Z. Teshnizi, A. Pilon, S. Storey, D. Lopez, and T. M. Froese, “Lessons Learned from Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Costing of Two Residential Towers at the University of British Columbia,” Procedia CIRP, vol. 69, pp. 172–177, Jan. 2018, doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2017.11.121.[6] N. Arena, “Life-cycle assessment applied to construction of Thames Tideway east tunnel, London, UK,” Eng. Sustain., vol. 172, no

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Perceptions, Projects, and Practical Approaches

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Secil Akinci-Ceylan, Iowa State University; Kristen Sara Cetin P.E., Michigan State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Bora Cetin, Michigan State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #30757Examining Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Perceptions of Solving anIll-Structured Problem in Civil EngineeringSecil Akinci-Ceylan, Iowa State University Secil Akinci-Ceylan is a PhD student in Educational Technology in the School of Education at Iowa State University.Dr. Kristen Sara Cetin, Michigan State University Dr. Kristen S Cetin is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.Dr. Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Dr. Benjamin Ahn is an Assistant Professor at Iowa State University in the Department of

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2-Year College Division: Collaboration Between Institutions

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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; michael vitale; Annie Laurie Myers; Dana Hamadeh

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Two-Year College

effectivenessof the project in increasing the graduation rates in CS/CE of Hispanic and low-income students.We have also expanded the scope of the program to include the Electrical Engineering program.In accomplishing the project goals, the key components were designed to provide academic andmotivational support for student participants throughout their enrollment at the State Collegesand FAU.IMPLEMENTATION OF MAJOR PROJECT COMPONENTSIn this section, the status and progress related to each of the major project components arereported.a) Curricular refinement of gateway courses in mathematics and computer scienceDuring years 1 and 2, a team of gateway mathematics faculty from each State College incollaboration with faculty from the FAU ‘s Department of

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ENT Division Technical Session: Entrepreneurship and IP

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Thomas M. Katona, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Poly’s Orfalea College of Business and Penn State’s Engineering Library,Mark Bieraugel and Paul McMonigle, respectively, for their assistance refining the literaturesearching methodology for this paper.References:Ashford SJ, Tsui AS. 1991. Self‐regulation for managerial effectiveness: the role of active feedback seeking. Academy of Management Journal 34( 2): 251– 280.Atkins, L., Martinez-Moreno, J. E., Patil, L., Andrews, K. J., Wu, M. S., Dutta, D., Hug, B. & Bresler, L. (2015). Fostering innovative skills within the classroom: A qualitative analysis from interviews with 60 innovators. Proceedings of the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, WA.Author, 2018. Blinded for review.Bernal, A., Brackin

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Preparation for Graduate Research

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Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

training of new Ph.D.’s is toonarrow intellectually, too campus-centered, and too long” [3].Educational reform at the national level occurred with the advent of the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) university-led Engineering Research Centers (ERCs). ERCs and similar typesof programs typically offer different engineering Ph.D. student research experiences thantraditional basic research experiences, requiring more applied research projects, greaterinteraction with industry and government sponsors, and different student skill sets [10, 11]. Oneof the original goals of ERCs was “to improve engineering research so that U.S. engineers willbe better prepared to contribute to engineering practice” [6]. To accomplish this goal, ERCsincorporated a focus on

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Identity, Culture, and Socialization

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Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Angela Harris, North Carolina State University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

demographic characteristics and college experiences across varying levels of parental educational attainment and family income level.A set of mutually exclusive groups was created based on respondents’ answers to questions aboutparental educational attainment. • No College – students for whom parent(s) did not finish high school or graduated high school, but did not attend college or complete any degrees. • Less than Associate’s Degree – students for whom at least one parent attended college, but did not complete a degree. • Less than Bachelor’s Degree – students for whom at least one parent completed an Associate’s degree, but did not complete a Bachelor’s degree. • Bachelor’s or Higher – students for whom at

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Making Mechanics Courses Fun and More Effective

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Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Todd Haskell, Western Washington University; Lee W. Singleton, Whatcom Community College

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Mechanics

provided f1 is much greater than f2. CCW couple moment since the structure wants rotate CW. (correct answer choice) 2 students attempted It's stated that F1's magnitude is much greater than F2 so we can disregard to apply a heuristic the effect of F2 and focus on F1. A reaction at A would be equal and opposite (0 correct answers) of F1. It's my understanding that a single force cannot have a couple moment so it wouldn't have a couple but I'm still unsure on certain applications of couples. (incorrect answer choice) The point at A has a pin through it which does not

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Team Facilitation and Effectiveness

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Benjamin Emery Mertz, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shraddha Sangelkar, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

experiences. It seems like there iscurrently a lack of clarity around the current learning objectives for teaming. Future work willbe dedicated to completing the interviews and analysis. After that, the results will bedisseminated in order to build a shared vision within the department regarding learningobjectives for teaming and scaffolding instruction to achieve the desired goals.References[1] ABET. https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/ (accessed 20 January, 2020).[2] M. Borrego and C. Henderson, "Increasing the use of evidence‐based teaching in STEM higher education: A comparison of eight change strategies," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 103, no. 2, pp. 220-252, 2014.[3] S. Sangelkar, B. E

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Cara London, Texas A&M University; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

information: 1) major targeting, 2) previous information about thehiring pool, and 3) recruiter experiences or extra information. Major targeting questionsencompassed answers about which, if any, major(s) companies specifically looked to hire or nothire at the career fair. These questions held basis in the fact that company profiles for the careerfair website included a list titled “Majors Hiring” [5]. Questions under ‘previous information’included answers about any information the recruiters had about the major or students beforevisiting the university. This information could come from the university itself, digitally orhardcopy, through word of mouth or from first hand experiences. The final category, recruiterexperiences, comprised a catch all of

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NSF Grantees: First Year Programming (1)

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Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron; Nidaa Makki, University of Akron; Linda M. Subich, University of Akron; David Steer, University of Akron; Erin R. Stevic, University of Akron

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

did notparticipate in the program. Evaluation data also indicated that students were highly satisfied withthe shadowing experiences. More research is needed to examine how the social cognitive factorssuch as coping, efficacy and outcome expectations are working to influence students’ outcomes.References[1] R. W. Lent, S. D. Brown, and G. Hackett, “Toward a unified social cognitive theory ofcareer/academic interest, choice and performance,” Journal of Vocational Behavior, vol. 45, pp. 79-122,1994.[2] R. W. Lent, S. D. Brown, and G. Hackett, “Contextual supports and barriers to career choice: A socialcognitive analysis,” Journal of Counseling Psychology, vol. 47, pp. 36-49, 2000.[3] H. B. Sheu, R. W. Lent, S. D. Brown, M. J. Miller, K. D

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Student Experiences with Undergraduate Research

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Mahmoud Khasawneh, Texas A&M International University; John C. Kilburn Jr., Texas A&M International University; Jared Romeo Dmello, Texas A&M International University; Daphne Elizabeth Sanchez, Texas A&M International University; Alicia Segovia, Texas A&M International University

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interest inSTEM careers and consequently, improve STEM major retention rates.AcknowledgmentThe authors would like to acknowledge that this research was and is supported by the NationalScience Foundation (NSF) Award No. HRD 1911375.References[1] Aikens, M. L., Robertson, M. M., Sadselia, S., Watkins, K., Evans, M., Runyon, C. R., … Dolan, E. L. (2017). Race and gender differences in undergraduate research mentoring structures and research outcomes. CBE Life Sciences Education, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.16-07-0211[2] Carpi, A., Ronan, D. M., Falconer, H. M., & Lents, N. H. (2017). Cultivating minority scientists: Undergraduate research increases self-efficacy and career ambitions for underrepresented

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Around the Water Cooler: Ideas and Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Stuart Werner Baur, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Mark Fitch, Missouri University of Science and Technology; William Eric Showalter P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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manager of Materials Testing lab at Missouri S&T, teaches mechanics of materials and develops digital educational resources for the engineering students. He had the opportunity of leading several scientific and industrial research projects and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Over the span of his career, Dr. Libre authored and co-authored 3 chapter books, 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 60 conference papers. He has advised and co-advised 8 gradu- ate students and mentored over 30 undergraduate students. He has collaborated with scholars from several countries, including Iran, China, Slovenia, Canada, and the US. He also served as a reviewer for 6 journals and a committee member of 5

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1

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Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alexander John De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Design Graphics

program than GPA, such as grades in specificcourses.AcknowledgementsThis work was conducted under IRB 2017-011(N) and grew out of work started under the NSFEngage Project, Award #0833076, at Stevens Institute of Technology.References[1] Sorby, S., “Educational Research in Developing 3-D Spatial Skills for Engineering Students,” International Journal of Science Education, vol. 31, no. 3, 2009, pp. 459-480.[2] Norman, K.L., Spatial visualization – A gateway to computer-based technology. Journal of Special Educational Technology, XII(3), 1994, pp. 195–206.[3] Smith, I.M., Spatial ability - Its educational and social significance. London: University of London, 1964.[4] Wai, J., Lubinski, D., and Benbow, C.P., “Spatial ability for STEM

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 7

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M. Loraine Lowder, Kennesaw State University; Christina R Scherrer, Kennesaw State University; Kevin Stanley McFall, Kennesaw State University; David R Veazie P.E., Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

learning by the university, smaller experiencesthat do not last the majority of a semester are still valuable. For example, Attanayake foundthat the incorporation of a three-week service learning project into an introductory mathematicscourse had a measurable impact on students [20]. Construction management students whoparticipated in 10-day service-learning class acknowledged a “responsibility to use their gifts tomake the world a better place” after visiting Ecuador [21]. Our college is currently exploringopportunities to utilize guest speakers with knowledge of needs in the community to developshort-duration, service learning projects.BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. J. S. Eyler, D. E. Giles, C. M. Stenson, and C. J. Gray, “At A Glance: What We Know about

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STEM Issues in ET

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Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University; Biswajit Biswal, South Carolina State University; Eugene Kennedy, Louisiana State University

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Engineering Technology

consent of instructor (F, S)CS 161. Introduction to Programming. 3(2,1). An introduction to programming with a structuredlanguage on a standard computer system. Currently, we use C++ language and the UNIX operatingsystem; but the choice of language and operating system depend on availability and currency.Emphasis is on understanding the various programming concepts. Some of the programming conceptsinclude syntax, semantics, declarations, variables, input/output, formatting, selection, loops,subprograms, documentation, software engineering, and scope. Students apply those concepts by writingsimple programs in the given language. This course involves two hours of lecture and one hour ofstructured laboratory each week. Prerequisite: None. (F, S

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Stephen Boedo

Singularity Functions Revisited: Clarifications and Extensions for the Deflection of Beams of Non-Uniform Flexural Rigidity under Arbitrary Loading S. Boedo Department of Mechanical Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY 14623 email: sxbeme@rit.edu Abstract The engineering design process involves understanding of the applicability ofstructural elements associated with a particular application. Beam structural elements arethe prototypical example, and it is not surprising that beam stresses

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2019 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Tammy Lutz-Rechtin

15, 16 Waste Regulations/Environmental Requirements Slide presentations on incidents and Laws involving waste, Waste module, Watch video on spill clean-up procedures 17 EH&S site visit (guest speaker) Discussion with professionals 18 Emergency Protocols and Management: Part 1: lab Slide presentations on a hazardous waste basics and emergency equipment incident 19 Emergency Protocols and Management: Part 2: Fire safety module, Watch spill response How to identify

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New Engineering Educators 3 - Grading: Grate or Great

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Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College

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assess student learning? Is it a tool for developing mastery? Is itan outdated model? In his recent paper Homework Is So 20th Century!, Brunnhoeffer observes,“For most student[s]…the homework assignment becomes a game of getting it in with the leasteffort possible. It is a short term strategy to minimize the effort (time spent solving problems)and to maximize the reward (grade awarded for completing the assignment)” [1]. Chegg® seemsto agree. A user’s twitter post featured on the front page of their textbook solutions pagepromoting the service states “Shoutout to Chegg Study for allowing me to knockout [sic] myhomework in 30 min” [2]. If Homework is simply an obstacle I need to jump through to mydesired credential (a degree in engineering), I

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Curricular Advancements in ECE

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Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Electrical and Computer

thathave collaborated with educational institutions to make curriculum more responsive to workforceneeds. The technology trends listed above are further enabled by industries such as thesemiconductor [3] and wireless [4], both of which are facing acute shortage of new talent. Hence,in addition to employer-specific training, it is imperative that engineering programs update theircurricula and pedagogy to include experiential learning experiences that would better preparegraduates to meet industry expectations. Building the workforce of tomorrow is the sharedresponsibility of industry and higher education establishments.As part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the American Society for EngineeringEducation (ASEE)’s joint initiative called

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First-Year Programs: Cornucopia #2

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Tonya Whitehead, Wayne State University

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provided to the instructor. Student surveyresponses and course outcomes were combined using their student ID number, which was thenremoved. Only students that completed all study components were included in the analysis.The beginning of the semester surveys included student demographic information, a self-assessment of engineering skills, and the GRIT-S questionnaire [17]. The end of semester surveyincluded the intrinsic motivation activity perception questionnaire for computer programming, arepeat of the engineering skills assessment, rating for how much students felt different aspects ofthe course benefited them and additional questions about their perceptions of the self-directedproject. To determine students’ feelings on the aspects of the

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Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 1

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Andrea E. Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Andrea Lyn Liebl, University of South Dakota; Alyssa M. Kiesow, Northern State University; Mary Emery; Pam F. Rowland; Cynthia Anderson

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, recommendations for best practices and policychanges to mitigate unconscious bias in faculty searches, and continued identification of policyimprovements at the state level.AcknowledgementsThis project is funded by an NSF Award number 1463993, “South Dakota Working in STEM forEquity (SD-WISE): A System, Institutional, and Individual Level Approach to Policy Change.”Data, findings, and conclusions or recommendations are those of the authors, only.References[1] S. Howe, M. Juhas, and J. Herbers, “Academic women: Overlooked entrepreneurs,”AAC&U Peer Review, vol. 16, no. 2, Spring 2014. [Online]. Available:https://www.aacu.org/publications-research/periodicals/academic-women-overlooked-entrepreneurs[2] C. Rankins, F. Rankins, and T. Innis, “Who

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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: 2019 Best PIC, Zone, and Diversity Papers Live Q&A

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Georgios Georgalis, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Karen Marais, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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2019 Best Zone & PIC Papers

apply to studentprojects, as shown in Table 1. Table 1: Common causes of systems engineering failures. Adapted from [13]. Systems engineering failure causesFailed to consider Actor(s) in the organization failed to consider an aspect in the system design. In many cases,design aspect this causal action describes a design flaw, such as a single-point failure or component compatibility.Used inadequate Actor(s) in the organization used inadequate justification for a decision.justificationFailed to form a Actor(s) in the organization failed to form a contingency plan to implement if an unplannedcontingency plan event occurred.Lacked experience

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 11

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Stacey L. Vaziri, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Liesl M. Baum, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marlena McGlothlin Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Phyllis Leary Newbill

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and with organizations such as 4H programs that couldprovide important local support for students. In the final phase of our study, we plan to share thisinformation through participatory design workshops with key groups of community memberswho work with rural students.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNumber 1734834. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References[1] State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), “The Virginia plan for higher education: Annual report for 2016 to the General Assembly of

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Fluid Mechanics

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Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Mohammed Aslam, University of Michigan, Flint; Fardeen Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint

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modeled as laminar flow with a density of 1060 kg/m3, the specific heat of3513 J/Kg-K, the thermal conductivity of 0.44 W/m-K, and a viscosity of 0.003 Kg/m-s. Theblood entered through the two branches of the inlet at 0.3 m/sec velocity and left through thelarge main branch of the artery outlet. Mesh sensitivity analysis revealed the optimum meshconfiguration with 139,202 elements and 27,309 nodes. The meshed artery is presented in Figure5. Figure 5: Depiction of fine mesh configurationBlood flow refers to the movement of blood through a vessel, tissue, or organ and is initiated bythe contraction of the ventricles of the heart. Ventricular contraction ejects blood into the majorarteries, resulting in flow from regions of

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Ethical and Global Concerns

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Ellen Lynch, Australian National University; Jeremy Ingle Smith, Australian National University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

disasterassessments of infrastructure, establishing emergency relief camps including temporary shelter,energy and water, developing appropriate technologies, and providing sustainable and reliableaccess to improved health, economic opportunity and security [1]–[3]. Such efforts currentlyalign with internationally recognised frameworks including the Sphere Handbook, Charter andStandards, for short-term humanitarian response [4], the Sendai Framework, for disasterpreparedness [5], and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),focusing on long-term development [6].This dedicated role for engineering began to be documented in the 1970’s, through work such asSmall is Beautiful [7], which captured concepts such as appropriate technology, and the