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First- and Second-year Design and Professional Development in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christa M Wille, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Dalton James Hess; Jake Mitchell Levin, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John P. Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

. IntroductionBiomedical Engineering (BME) students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison participate in aunique design curriculum consisting of team-based design courses for seven semesters (Figure 1)[1-2]. Freshman year students work in interdisciplinary teams to solve community-based designchallenges. Then, from sophomore through senior year, our students design, build and test theirinnovative solutions for clients in the healthcare profession, local biomedical industry,community and from our faculty. Within our design curriculum, sophomores (in the fall) workon teams with juniors - forming mentored relationships [3], while seniors participate in outreachas well as prepare their work for a publication. Each course provides a unique challenge orexperience to

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The Best of the Computers in Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Faye Linda Wachs, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona; Juliana Lynn Fuqua, California State Polytechnic Pomona University; Yitong Zhao, California State Polytechnic University Pomona; Sofia Pedroza, University of California, Irvine; Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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, the attitudinal surveys indicate that students in theexperimental sections felt more positively toward the course compared to the control sections,although the difference between the two sections varied by quarter. The results from this studysuggest that the use of Connect and dedication of more class time to worked examples have thepotential to positively impact student performance in fluid mechanics courses.1. IntroductionDuring the past decade, increased access to high-speed internet has created numerousopportunities for instructors to experiment with novel pedagogies. There is growing evidencethat the traditional lecture instructional model, in which class time is dominated by the instructorpresenting information with minimal student

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K-12 and Graduate Experiences in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carrie A Francis, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Joseph E Michaelis, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Samuel Alberto Acuña, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Joseph Towles, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

gender, grade-level, and ethnicity.MethodsProtocolWe surveyed studentsattending an engineeringoutreach event before andafter participating in up toseven interactivebiomechanics activities.The activities were asfollows: (1) measurementof maximum jump heightusing a Microsoft Kinectsystem (Redmond, WA)for comparison toprofessional athletes andanimals; (2) measurementof walking characteristicsusing Wii Balance Boards(Nintendo; Redmond,WA); (3) measurement ofmuscle activity usingsurface electrodes (BackYard Brains; Ann Arbor,MI); (4) investigatingobject properties in a Figure  1:  Pre-­‐  and  Post-­‐Activities  Statements/Questions.  virtual reality (VR)environment using a haptic robot and VR

Conference Session

Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Amy Annette Rogers; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

found in the overallengineering self-efficacy of male and female students using independent sample t-tests.Univariate Analysis of Variance also revealed gender differences in the importance of variouselements of self-efficacy to a student's interest in becoming an engineer. Specifically, self-efficacy in traditional STEM coursework predicted interest in becoming an engineer for male butnot female students. For female students, experience in the ENGR 102 HS course was found topredict interest in becoming an engineer. This finding demonstrates the positive impact theENGR 102 HS course has on female students.1. IntroductionIn order to compete in the global market, the United States must continue to train the brighteststudents in Science

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohsen Mosleh, Howard University; Claudia Marin-Artieda, Howard University

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Minorities in Engineering

exposed to such as hands-on earthquake and coastal engineering projects wasattained. Lastly, the Ambassadors exhibited a shorter time to degree completion with their peerswho did not participate in the EAP.Introduction The Engineering Ambassador Program (EAP) was incepted in 2009 as a professionaldevelopment program for undergraduate students in engineering disciplines with an outreachmission to the K-12 students for presenting what engineers do [1, 2]. Studies have shown that theknowledge of students about a field of study is the key factor that influences their interest inconsidering a major [3,4]. The program has since expanded and is administered in multipleinstitutions. The program has also exhibited significant positive impacts on

Conference Session

Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas; Carl W. Luchies, University of Kansas; Adrian Joseph Villicana, University of Kansas

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Mechanical Engineering

learning. This coursetypically has 59-120 sophomore and junior level mechanical engineering students enrolled andhas been taught in a flipped format, using the SCALE-UP model (Beichner, 2008), for severalsemesters. By design, the course relies heavily on peer-to-peer instruction through cooperativelearning, and beginning in the semester of Spring 2016, the instructor aimed to move fromcooperative groups to high performing teams using principles of team-based learning (L. K.Michaelsen, Knight, & Fink, 2002). Three primary research questions were examined: 1) whateffect does the implementation of TBL have on individual student learning, compared to anoffering of the course prior to implementation; 2) what effect does the implementation of

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Kaeli, Northeastern University; Tyler Byrne Cole, Northeastern University; Bradley Joseph Priem, Northeastern University; Rachel Lauren Shapiro, Northeastern University; Paul DiMilla, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University

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to have a lower level of competency. Despite these findings, less than 1% of studentsreported that the gender of an instructor affected their use of SI. It was found, however, thatstudents, especially female students, more often reported that they found their male instructors tobe more intimidating than female instructors. It was also found that students who had reportedhaving an intimidating male instructor were less likely to seek SI. As shown in previous studies,use of SI has had a positive impact on student performance in a course. Therefore it is possiblethat the gender of a student and their instructor could impact overall student performance.Introduction and BackgroundThe study discussed in this paper sought to determine the impacts

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Reynolds Brubaker, Stanford University; Mark Schar, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Community Engagement Division

, and to what extent are they interested in impact-driven work?2.2 Impact-Driven Interest as a Career ChoiceThere are many capacities in which one may address societal challenges, e.g. as a volunteer,employee, and/or founder. To narrow the scope, the current study explores how engineeringundergraduates consider addressing societal challenges as a career choice.In the early 1990’s Robert Lent proposed a model of career choice called Social CognitiveCareer Theory (SCCT, see Figure 1) that provides a framework for understanding, explaining,and predicting the processes through which people develop occupational choice (Lent & Brown,2006; Lent, Brown, & Hackett, 1994). The SCCT model has been shown to be useful inpredicting career choice

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Pre-College: Evaluation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Robin R. Mangham, Elizabeth City State University; Orestes Devino Gooden, Elizabeth City State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, technology, engineering, and mathematics jobs in the United States are expected togrow nearly twice as fast as other fields by 2020 [1]. Hence, STEM education is crucial to theultimate success of our young people.  Unfortunately, there is a shortage of both interested andadequately prepared K-12 students in STEM subjects, especially among minority youth andyoung women [2]. Data shows that among the high school seniors who took the ACT in 2013,only 23 percent expressed interest in STEM majors and fields. Only half of the students whopursue STEM major’s graduate with a STEM-related degree [3].Gaps exist in science and math achievements for students that impacts success in college,especially in engineering programs [4]. The reasons are many, including

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 12

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., University at Albany/SUNY; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; John Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University

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Electrical and Computer

Hampton University, VA. He received his electrical engineering doctorate from Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, in 2005. His research interests include System Level Synthesis Techniques and K-16 Integrative STEM education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 ASEE HBCU Content Paper 1 AbstractThis paper presents findings from a new phase of a multi-year project that is initiatingtechnology supported experiment centric approaches to learning in electrical and computerengineering courses at 13 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. During this new phase, aseries of

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kaitlin I. Tyler, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Nicole Johnson-Glauch, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jessica A. Krogstad, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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explicitly shows how concepts areconnected.The main goal of the restructuring the camp was to reduce this confusion and improvecomprehension. To do this, we utilized the transfer of learning theory. The transfer of learningtheory states that comprehension of topics can be shown when students have an opportunity toput both new and old information to use when solving a new problem15. Royer discusses the ideain depth and brings to light the idea of using transfer of information as an indication thatunderstanding has been gained16. Different degrees of understanding can be achieved whentransfer occurs in different ways. A schematic explaining the degrees of concept mastery can beseen in Figure 1. Figure 1: Royer’s Varying Degrees of

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Zachary Linkous, University of Toledo

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Engineering Technology

and engineering technology problems. The courseprovides an introduction to computer operating systems, programming language, and technicalsoftware.The ABET criteria (1) covered by this course are a, b, c, d, e, and f, and at the end of this coursethe students will be proficient in working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and will have the basicknowledge of working with one or two of the Engineering software like Matcad, Matlab, etc.The present work offers a comparison between two different teaching strategies, named herein“Method 1” and “Method 2”, with the goal of identifying the best strategy for improving thestudents’ skills and retention.In Method 1, the course starts with an overview of the Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel,Power Point

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mary L. Gonzalez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville ; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Idaho State University; Melinda Dynyel Miller; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Maria Emilia Martinez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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minority students through enhanced mentoring and summer research programs1. IntroductionAccording to the report to the President in 2012 [1] and previous literature [2], less than 40% ofthe students who enter into STEM undergraduate curricula as freshman will actually graduatewith a STEM degree. Only about 20% of STEM-interested underrepresented minority studentsfinish with a STEM degree. The retention of STEM majors is a national problem. Nationwide,less than half the freshman who start in STEM majors graduate with a STEM degree, and at leasthalf of this attrition occurs during the freshman and sophomore year. Clearly, the first two yearsare critical for both academic success and retention of STEM students [3]. STEM students begintheir

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meeko Oishi, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Victor Law, University of New Mexico

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Electrical and Computer

. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a learning scientist and assistant professor at the University of New Mexico in the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program, and in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department. She served as Co-PI on an NSF RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is currently co-PI on three NSF-funded projects in engineering and computer science education, including a Revolutioniz- ing Engineering Departments project. She was selected as a National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two- strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Paying Attention to Retention

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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First-Year Programs

likely tograduate with an engineering degree but also with a higher quality, e. g. with a higher GPA. TheDYP program synthesizes what has been shown in the research literature to be effective andwhat should be done in first-year engineering seminars into a comprehensive, scalable and easy-to-implement approach. The main components of the approach are: 1. Coverage of studentdevelopment topics in a first-year engineering course/lab/seminar to facilitate new students’growth, instilling positive change, and developing strategies that will enhance student success.2. Building upon the student development topics introduced in the course/lab/seminar, studentsare asked to design their own individual process to be successful in graduating with

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield

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Minorities in Engineering

participated in separate but related projects, and the faculty received astipend of $1750 each instead. Faculty participants can choose any consecutive four weekswithin the summer for their program. The programs topics are listed in Tables 1 and 2.Table 1: 2015 Summer Programs Discipline Topic Biology Research in Human Physiology Computer Driving Enjoyment Detection from Video of the Frontal Face Science Computer Home Energy Monitoring and Control System Engineering Computer Coding and Decoding of Information in Mobile Communication Engineering Engineering Study of Mechanical Behavior of Hydrocarbon-bearing Rocks Sciences Engineering Determination of Injection Well Location

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Student Division Development of Professional Skills Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College; Mary Ann Jacobs Ed.D., Manhattan College; Alexandra Emma Lehnes, Manhattan College; Kathleen Christal Mancuso, Manhattan College; Anthony Scotti, Manhattan College

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Student

leadership, teamwork,presentation and communication skills can be assembled in a series of professional developmentworkshops to prepare engineering students for their profession.IntroductionWhen engineers enter the workforce, they are expected to have professional skills and thetechnical background. According to the ASME vision 2030 necessary professional skills ofmechanical engineers include electronic communication, interpersonal/teamwork, oralcommunication, written communication, and leadership among others [1]. ASCE also has a listof necessary skills on which is communication, leadership, teamwork, and attitude to name a few[2]. IEEE lists professional skills like interpersonal, teamwork, written communication, verbalcommunication, and

Conference Session

Diversity and Inclusion

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University ; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, Colorado State University; Jeremy Clinton Schwartz, West Virginia University

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Educational Research and Methods

companies with leadership demographics “in the top quartile of racial/ethnic diversity were30 percent more likely to have financial returns above their national industry median” (Hunt,Layton and Prince, 2015, p. 1) while companies in the bottom quartile for both ethnic/racial andgender diversity lagged behind in their industry. While the demonstrated link between diversityand financial performance is not causal, several possible reasons behind the link have beenhypothesized, such as the ability of diverse engineers to better understand customer needs and todesign improved products.The final construct looked at diversity as a way to improve the work environment. Because ofthe power of diversity to foster creativity and provide new perspectives on a

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebil Buyurgan, Missouri State University; Kevin M. Hubbard Ph.D., Missouri State University; Martin Price Jones, Missouri State Univiversity

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Engineering Technology

students learn the basic principles,techniques, and practices for developing drawings in a computer-aided drafting environment.Students in this class are also working on a semester-long course project in teams of four tocomplete a conceptual design of a product. The goal of the project is to learn and applyprinciples and methods of the design process to improve teamwork skills and to appreciate theinherent multidisciplinary nature of engineering design. Introduction to Engineering Designcourse objectives and ABET SLO’s addressed by each objective are as follows: 1. Comprehend the structure of the engineering design process, and develop and evaluate a conceptual product using this process (ABET SLO F, SLO H). 2. Understand drafting

Conference Session

Professional and Regulatory Issues in Ethics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramanitharan Kandiah P.E., Central State University; Krishna Kumar V Nedunuri, International Center for Water Resources; Ning Zhang, Central State University

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Engineering Ethics

its adherence to the ABET-Student Outcomes f- An understanding ofprofessional and ethical responsibility and i- A recognition of the need for, and ability to engagein life-long learning defined by the Engineering Accreditation Commission. This curriculum hasalso to satisfy the expectations of environmental engineering professional societies such asASCE and American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) withrespect to E&P.At the authors’ institution, the following performance indicators are identified to assess thestudent outcomes f and i (Table 1).Table 1: Performance indicators for ABET student outcomes f and iOutcome Performance Indicatorf f1 Knows code of ethics for the profession f2

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Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

. Academic performance for both the groups was done using six assignments ten quizzesand three tests during the semester. The final grade was a weighted average of the assignments,quizzes, and tests. The assignments were worth 30 percent, the quizzes were worth 10 percent, andthe tests were worth 60 percent of the total. Total numerical grade obtained by a student wasconverted to letter grade using the system shown in Table 1.Table 1: Grading system Numerical grade in percentage Letter grade 90 -100 A 80-89 B 70-79

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Tech Session 2, IE-ing the Classroom

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

individual efforts and the ability level that can be reached under adult guidance or incollaboration with more capable peers.1 Guidance can be provided by helping the learner tofocus on particular aspects of the problem by asking leading questions or providing starterinformation, or simplifying some of the details.2Scaffolding provides a structure that helps students construct knowledge by building newknowledge and competencies upon their existing abilities. It is commonly used in writing andusually given in one the following three forms: 1) breaking up an assignment into smallerassignments, 2) keeping assignment constant but increasing the difficulty of materials, or 3)creating a scaffold within a single assignment. 3 The levels of learning based

Conference Session

Action on Diversity - Disability Experiences & Empathy

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

, which specifically require teaching children the engineering designprocess.1 Besides creating a better product, the standards say the design process is relevantbecause the process begins with defining the “human problem” (empathizing) to connect to thereal lives of all. The assumption is if students can connect with the “human problem,” they willidentify with and have interest in STEM. But no instructional methodology on how to teachempathy is stated. Will inserting a “human problem” in instruction instill empathy and connect toa student’s real-life? Would doing so improve student interest in STEM? What are the hurdleswe would face? The focus of this paper is how infusing empathy into the design of lessons wouldinfluence student interest in

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Software Engineering Division

requirementslist has being identified. Specific exercises are being developed using an iterative developmentmethodology. Student understanding is proposed to be assessed through quizzes, exams,assignment, and a learning survey. Once developed the ALTs will be made publicly availablethrough a website. This paper discusses continuing work on the gap analysis in software securityeducation, presents proposed contents areas for ALT, shares structures of threedeveloped/proposed ALTs, presents a sample of a survey instrument, and presents a sample ALTon case study video.1. Introduction and RationaleSoftware is now ubiquitous and software security is now realized as a growing threat. Executionof insecure codes causes software security problems that lead to

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

excellent example of this process [1]-[3], as is theevolution of related disciplines such as sustainability science [4]. The Body of Knowledge forEE programs has expanded considerably [5], there has been substantial growth in the number ofABET accredited degree programs over the past 25 years (Fig. 1) [6], and in the number ofstudents earning degrees in EE. Annually, in the United States, about 1,200 students earn ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in EE, based on a survey of all accredited programs conductedin 2016 [7]. In 2014-2015, 1,124 bachelor’s degrees were awarded in the U.S., as reported byASEE [8]. In addition, professional engineering licensure (NCEES) in the U.S. recognizes EE asa distinct professional discipline [9

Conference Session

Experinces in Manufacturing Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Manufacturing

premium on education related to math,science, and often an introductory engineering course involving elements of design, analysis, andprogramming. While the opportunity for first-year students to gain hands-on experience isincreasing, these experiences typically focus on design-related activities, while experiences withmanufacturing skills and processes are limited. Yet with the “maker movement” in full swing,today’s students have a strong desire for engineering experiences where they learnmanufacturing skills and build things that complement the design skills they are learning in first-year classes and beyond. This paper explores the details of how a 1-credit seminar course isbeing used at a large Midwestern university to provide an innovative

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Reed Campbell, Robert Morris University

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Electrical and Computer

breakdown is shown in Table 1; the group sizeranged from 6 to 11 students, with an average size of 8.25 students and for five of the eight yearsthe groups were 50% or more female with the average group being 48.5% female. The genderbalance is surprising since most females in the PGSS program gravitated toward biology andchemistry projects and often left mathematics, computer science, and physics projects with aminority of females. Other demographic information such as race, educational and/or economicbackground is not available since the projects studied span back 20 years and that data was notretained, nor can it be gathered easily now since contact information is not available for many ofthe participants. Table 1. Theremin

Conference Session

Action on Diversity - Institutional Change & Perspectives on Diversity

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

RED program. As shown in Table 1, in the firsttwo cohorts, thirteen institutions have been funded—all of these institutions are researchintensive; one is private, only two are undergraduate-focused, and two are Hispanic ServingInstitutions (HSIs). Students obtain engineering degrees from a variety of institution types (Ellis,2008). In order for the RED program to achieve its ambitious goals, it is important to include avariety of institution types. Thus, there is a need to reach out to a wider community and tomentor people at other institutions who are interested in developing competitive RED proposals. Table 1 Institutions in NSF RED Cohorts 1 and 2. Cohort 1 (2015) Cohort 2

Conference Session

Assessment & Grading in Mechanics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; John Haglund, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanics

large public institution during fall 2016, along with asmaller group of students used in a pilot study during spring 2016. The paper will describe: 1)details on the alpha and beta versions of the FBD instrument developed; 2) early lessons learned;and 3) results from approximately 250 engineering students who took the beta version of theinstrument. After administering the instrument and analyzing the results, faculty members have abetter idea of the skill set of students in the course and can adjust course instructionappropriately. Furthermore, there will be evidence to examine the extent to which students areprepared related to free body diagrams at the end of a core engineering science course.IntroductionEngineering faculty members have long

Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Saied Hemati, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

elements of photovoltaic energy collection,piezoelectric energy collection, energy processing and storage, wireless communication andcontrol, and information display. Broad specifications are given in Table. 1.Table 1. Specifications of the project Item Specification Energy sources A photovoltaic and a piezoelectric source of energy Storage system Battery storage of energy collected Energy stored 5.0 W-hr < storage <40 W-hr; balance between sources not specified, but must be measurable for each. Energy transfer Transfers energy from both sources; can be simultaneous