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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Diversity and Multicultural Influences in the First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A Adams, Chandler Gilbert Community College; Claire Louise Antaya Dancz, Arizona State University; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

having obtained her PhD in 2007 from the University of Illinois at Chicago under the supervision of Dr. Thomas L. Theis. She has developed a research program in sustainable engineering of bioproducts. Her research ranges from design of systems based on industrial ecology and byproduct synergies, life cycle and sustainability assessments of biopolymers and biofuels, and design and analy- sis of sustainable solutions for healthcare. Since 2007, she has lead seven federal research projects and collaborated on many more, totaling over $7M in research, with over $12M in collaborative research. At ASU, Dr. Landis continues to grow her research activities and collaborations to include multidisciplinary approaches to

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Engineering Laboratory Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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André J. Butler, Mercer University; William Moses, Mercer University; Stephen Hill, Mercer University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #12434Revising Mechanical Engineering Laboratories for Improved Student Out-comesDr. Andr´e J. Butler, Mercer University Dr. Butler is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Environmental Engineering Department at Mercer University. His research interests include air pollution and public health.Dr. William Moses, Mercer University William Moses is an associate professor and former chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mercer University. He earned a B.M.E. and M.S.M.E. in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. Research

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Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esther Rodriguez-Silva Ph.D.; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

able to live, learn, and understand othercultures and environments (NAE, 2005; Specking et al., 2013). Therefore, the sooner thislearning process for future success begins, the greater would be the benefits for both the studentsand their employers. Recognizing this need many universities in the United States offer studyabroad programs, both at graduate and undergraduate levels. Shuman et al. (2005) argue thatmanufacturing and global supply chain can best be studied “if classroom work is combined withtruly multidisciplinary team projects and well-designed field visits” in other countries.Furthermore, one of the ABET accreditation criteria (also known as ‘outcomes h’) requiresengineering programs to provide students with a broad understanding of

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Make It!

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sven G. Bilen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy F. Wheeler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Randall G Bock, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

: “This Is Rocket Science”There is strong evidence in the literature [cf., 5, 6] that retention to graduation in highereducation is improved by interventions and engagement in the first year. Such first-yearinterventions might take the form of a “low-stakes” course that includes close interactionbetween faculty and students, and/or connecting to student clubs and university research labs.The “This Is Rocket Science” first-year seminar (FYS) is designed to provide just suchopportunities for engagement. Two faculty members, each with experience in space engineeringand research, lead the class and work with the students during the semester. The teachingobjectives for the class include: 1. Introduce first-year engineering students to atmospheric

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Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Amanda S. Parker, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

requirements and other logistics.Much like an iterative research or engineering design loop, a thorough assessment andimplementation process will reveal information useful to determine the value to an institution’sslate of activities and to its diversity goals. In this context, the “problems” include theoverarching objectives or goals such as increasing the number and representation of diversestudents in the college, creating an inclusive climate, and increasing the likelihood of diversestudents graduating from engineering. Prior to designing an intervention, an “informationgathering” process incorporates a review of the literature can reveal best practices and researchresults. It can also help to discuss with colleagues at other institutions to learn

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Program Development & Desired Outcomes

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sergio William Sedas, Tecnológico de Monterrey

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

positive impact on students as it teaches them to take100% responsibility of their life, to live their life with purpose, focus and direction and tobecome leaders that cause positive change in their communities.Students that had direct contact with communities had greater commitment and drive. Theyalso formed a different relationship with adversity. Instead of seeing the problems as personalroadblocks, they simply saw them as challenges that had to be cleared. Students that haddirect contact with struggling communities gained additional value as they became sensitiveto the challenges and opportunities that surround them.Through the process we discovered a number of things, which are the hypothesis andfoundations for our continued research

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Jacek Kropiwnicki, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland; Phuc Van Nguyen, Purdue University

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Diversity

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International

enhance thecultural experience7, and utilize graduate students in active mentorship of visiting students.In the School of Engineering Technology capstone projects are one of the most effective avenues tosynthesize an engineer’s education and therefore present themselves as an opportunity to insert globalawareness. Accreditation bodies including ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)require such an experience in the curriculum particularly in (h) the broad education necessary tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal contextand “j”: “a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and globalcontext.”1 In the School of Engineering Technology, a

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Makerspaces in the Library: Using 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and Kits to Enhance Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Rogers, North Carolina State University Libraries; Ben Leduc-Mills, SparkFun Electronics, Inc.; Brendan C. O'Connell, Smith College Libraries; Brian Huang, Sparkfun Electronics

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Engineering Libraries

this paper is to share the lessons we learned by reflecting upon our experiences withtechnology lending and teaching workshops while examining data from checkout informationand personal surveys to draw conclusions about best practices and the impact we have on thecampus community.Technology LendingLibraries have very robust systems for lending books to their users, and often use these systemsto loan non-book items. At North Carolina State University Libraries, we have loaned a varietyof technology items (such as laptops and cameras) for over a decade through our TechnologyLending Service. Using the existing infrastructure, adding a new type of item requires only asmall amount of policy decision-making and staff training. For example, in 2010

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

share in a group setting. We will conduct one focus group at each institution,comprised of 8 respondents. We plan to conduct 15 in-depth individual interviews at eachinstitution, resulting in 60 detailed student narratives.    OUTCOMESThrough our multi-method qualitative study, we will create grounded theory32,33,34 to build aconceptual model for better explaining the educational pathways of student veterans inengineering. This study will have broad systemic impact by diversifying pathways to andthrough engineering programs, and in capitalizing on the informal and real-world experiences ofengineering student veterans. A comprehensive dissemination plan ensures that the study results,particularly the best practices for supporting veterans in

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Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University; Eric Musselman P.E., Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

to go back in time to construct specific assessmenttools for comparison between the classic and inverted formats. Still, a broad comparison ofstudent performance can be made by examining course grades.Figure 3 presents a plot showing average examination scores for the structural design courses atVillanova University from 2009 to 2014. Average examination scores can best be defined asfinal course grades (out of 100 percent) if all non-exam elements of the final grade such ashomework, laboratories, projects, lecture-based quizzes, attendance, or anything else areremoved. Grades are still weighted within each course such that if Exam B was worth more thanExam A it is weighted more heavily in the computed score used for the plot

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Jonathan D. Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Roberta J Herter, California Polytechnic State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

viewed self-direction, when they appeared to practice it, and Page 26.1173.3what and who impeded its practice in relation to their academic, career, and life goals6.Focus Group Research DesignSemi-structured interview questions and topics were developed, and the focus group moderatorprovided prompts to the students. Dialog was recorded and then transcribed. Due to the extraeffort required to attend a focus group discussion (vs. filling out an online survey on one’s owntime), volunteers were requested, and lunch and a small stipend was provided for each focusgroup participant. The focus groups

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel J. Biezad P.E., California Polytechnic State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

Philosophical History for EngineersAbstract Ethics education in the engineering curriculum is required by ABET. This paper presents anunconventional approach to meeting this requirement as surveyed and tested in the aerospaceengineering department of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with theintention of having a lasting impact on engineering graduates throughout their working career.All professions have common codes of competence, integrity, and intended good will towardshumanity. Often these codes presume internal regulation and constraint to guard against humannature’s self-serving inclinations and proclivities. Here, in addition to relying on studentexposure to and knowledge of a particular

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Nelson Blue, University of Southern Maine

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

university academic resources, career andinternship opportunities, and provided the facilitation of developing a learning community forthe participants in their STEM academic areas.A secondary key outcome in year 1 was the monthly Learning Community seminars whichprovided the Scholars with opportunities to have dialog with recent graduates in their STEMfields and to acquire strategies for best practices in both their academic objectives and theirselection of career and internship opportunities. In addition, formative evaluations were gatheredon these seminars and additional programming was developed to address their observations. Itwas considered important the Learning Community has input into their programming. One ofthose requests included doing

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 5

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Browder, Bristol Tennessee Essential Services; Andrew J. Czuchry, East Tennessee State University; April Eads

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Engineering Management

this process continue to grow andexcel. Notice that Category 7 appears to imply a combination of both technology innovation andbusiness results. In practice however; most organizations treat their Research and Developmentefforts coupled with marketing considerations, but essentially independent from the businessgrowth model for their core business units. This practical observation resulting from reviewingmore than 1000 Tennessee organizations over the past 20 years, underscores the gap identified in Page 26.297.3the relevant literature section of this article.It is also noteworthy that the 2014 Baldrige criteria place an increased emphasis on the

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Louise Antaya Dancz, Arizona State University; Kevin J. Ketchman, University of Pittsburgh; Rebekah Burke P.E., Arizona State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Elizabeth A Adams, Chandler-Gilbert Community College; brad allenby, Arizona State University; Mikhail Chester, Arizona State University; Vikas Khanna, University of Pittsburgh; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Thomas P Seager, Arizona State University; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

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of ready-made, stand-alonesustainability courses and ready-made sustainability themed modules that employ experientiallearning developed over the past two years. This review includes the packaging of three coursesand fourteen modules on topics from green building to life cycle assessment to appliedsustainability topics for engineers. In addition, we present the dialogues and criticalcollaborations that have lead to a successful first two years in establishing a stable network toexplore both the stand-alone and module methods. Ultimately, through this TUES 2 researchproject, we aim to develop succinct recommendations regarding best practices for universitiesintegrating sustainability and systems thinking into engineering curricula.Summary of

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Statics and Finite Element Analysis

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Ashland O. Brown, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of the Pacific He has served as dean of engineering for ten years at both the University of the Pacific and South Carolina State University and headed engineering groups at Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. The engineering groups included a product design section composed of product analysis engineers finite element analysis experts and prod- uct development engineers. He has taught engineering courses for over twenty years in thermodynamics, solar engineering, graphics, dynamics, machine design, and finite elements methods at the University of the Pacific. He has over fifty referred technical research publications, and conference papers with

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Manufacturing Materials and Processes

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave (Dae-Wook) Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Wendy M. Olson, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Manufacturing

rankings for the last 10 years, WSU’s writing inthe disciplines program functions as a national leader for prioritizing writing across courses, andfor emphasizing a rhetorical approach to writing support wherein students are asked to produce avariety of genres for different audiences and disciplines. The writing program at WSU is representative of the kinds institutional writing programsthat have developed in response to the Writing in the Disciplines (WID) movement. The WIDmovement, too, has contributed to pedagogical research on lab report writing. The research inengineering education mostly addresses pedagogical strategies and best practices for promotingwriting to learn principles. Often, these studies tend to focus on the efficacies of

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Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Barger, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center; Marie A. Boyette, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center

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Manufacturing

Engineer in Florida.Dr. Marie A. Boyette, FLATE Dr. Marie Boyette is the Associate Director for the FLATE Center, a NSF Center of Excellence located at Hillsborough Community College. Dr. Boyette’s research centers around data structure and analy- sis which deliver meaningful impact for projects and programs. She earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Florida with a triple emphasis in Measurement and Research, Adult Education, and Communication. Her practice includes development of experiential learning strate- gies providing measurable instructional outcomes for educators, traditional, and non-traditional students. ”Summer Camp Style” professional development workshops for teachers

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Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa M. Holliday, University of Oklahoma; Camilo Pena, University of Oklahoma; Somik Ghosh, University of Oklahoma

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Construction

Fellow. She joined the Construction Science faculty at the University of Oklahoma in 2010. Dr. Holliday is a registered Professional Engineer. Her research interests have been in the areas of structural engineer- ing, earthquake resistant buildings, low-cost earthquake solutions, and design and construction of earthen buildings – specifically Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB). Dr. Holliday participated in the assessment and evaluation following the May 20th 2013 Moore, OK tornado. Her most recent research interest is healthy and safe school designs.Camilo Pena, University of Oklahoma Camilo Pena is a Graduate Student in Architecture at the University of Oklahoma and a Research As- sistant for the College of

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Women in Engineering Division: Faculty and Gender Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Kathleen Moore, Oakland University; Julie Walters, Oakland University; Bradley J. Roth, Oakland University; Leanne DeVreugd, Oakland University; Jo Reger, Oakland University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

research. Thebenefits of mentoring in the workplace have long been documented in the literature, yet early andmid-career faculty at Oakland University were generally left to fend for themselves unless theywere fortunate enough to identify helpful faculty in their departments on their own. TheWISE@OU program has hence set out to develop a multi-faceted, effective and sustainablementoring program for faculty in STEM. An unusually high percentage of women in the 2012cohort of new STEM faculty (5 out of 8) presented the WISE@OU program with a uniqueopportunity to test out different mentoring models and have a lasting impact on this andsubsequent faculty cohorts. One-on-one, peer-to-peer and group mentoring activities wereorganized, first for the 2012

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Circuits and Systems Education 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiny Abraham, Tuskegee University; Naga Korivi, Tuskegee University

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Electrical and Computer

experience of all three learning modalities: Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic. Designing suchhands-on sessions for students, ties theory and practice, and enables them to acquire technicalskills that are crucial and necessary in the engineering workforce. The authors believe thatexperiments based on ADB type learning kits provide students useful hands-on experience inbuilding and troubleshooting circuits with physical components, which is not possible bycomputer-based simulation activities. These ADB exercises are intended to help students carrythis hands-on experience from the laboratory to a workstation at their homes or in lecture classes.Hence, the authors believe that ADB based experiments are more beneficial to students thancorresponding

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Evaluating Student Behaviors and Attitudes

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Atkins, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Julian Ernesto Martinez-Moreno, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lalit Patil, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Kimber J Andrews, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign ; Maryalice S. Wu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Debasish Dutta, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Barbara Hug, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Liora Bresler

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

support inquiry learning in science and understanding the inquiry practices of students as they engage in extended investigations. Her current research investigates the supports needed by both teachers and students as they engage in science inquiry Page 26.791.1 practices. Accordingly, her current work involves collaboration with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds and includes examining both professional development and classroom environmentsProf. Liora Bresler c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Fostering Innovative Skills within the Classroom

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Women in Engineering Division: Faculty and Gender Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; Stacy Doore, University of Maine; Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University; Karen J. Horton P.E., University of Maine; Kristen L. Jellison, Lehigh University; Sharon Melissa Latimer, West Virginia University; Marci J. Levine, Lehigh University; D. Patrick O'Neal, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

, helping men develop a personal motivation forengaging in gender equity efforts, utilizing male roles models, providing opportunities for male-only dialogues, and engagement in solution-building. Barriers include apathy, fear of status loss,and lack of knowledge about gender inequities15. Additional theory and research indicate thatthere are key stages in the development of an ally identity and effective ally behaviors16-21.Overall, there appears to be accord among investigators such that (1) potential allies must firstunderstand unearned advantage and how it works in their own lives as well as how it impacts thelives of systemically disadvantaged persons; (2) successful ally development approacheseducate, inspire, and support members of the

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas, El Paso; Richard T. Schoephoerster, University of Texas, El Paso; Jessica Townsend, Olin College of Engineering

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

of Engineering Educators (ASEE) Teaching Award, the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Award, and LeTourneau University’s top research and scholarship award. He was also a Finalist for the IEEE Global Humanitarian Engineer of the Year award in 2013. He serves as an engineering program evaluator for the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the sole entity for accrediting engineering programs in the United States. Dr. Gonzalez is Founder and President of LIMBS International (www.limbs.org), a 501(c)3 non-profit humanitarian organization that designs, creates and deploys prosthetic devices to transform the lives of amputees in the developing world by restoring their ability to walk. Since its

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Epicenter Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Shannon Gilmartin, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Angela Shartrand, VentureWell; Laurie Moore, National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter); Emanuel Costache, SageFox Consulting Group; Andreea Mihaela Fintoc; Qu Jin, Stanford University; Calvin Ling, Stanford University; Florian Michael Lintl, Stanford University; Leticia C. Britos Cavagnaro, Stanford University; Humera Fasihuddin, VentureWell; Anna K Breed

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #12636Exploring what we don’t know about entrepreneurship education for engi-neersDr. Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University Sheri D. Sheppard, Ph.D., P.E., is professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Besides teaching both undergraduate and graduate design and education related classes at Stanford University, she conducts research on engineering education and work-practices, and applied finite element analysis. From 1999-2008 she served as a Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, leading the Foundation’s engineering study (as reported in Educating Engineers

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Hands-on Projects and Spatial Skills

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado Boulder; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

. Her interests are in quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis.Jacquelyn F. Sullivan Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder Jacquelyn Sullivan is founding co-director of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program and the General Engineering Plus degree program at the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She has been intimately involved in the retention-promoting First Year Engineering Projects course since its inception, and has recently become a driver for spatial visualization skill building through the course. She is currently launching CU Teach Engineering, a unique initiative to produce secondary science or math teachers through a new design-based

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Subjects in Renewable Energy and ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Andy S. Peng, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint

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Engineering Technology

Andy S. Peng is an assistant professor with Computer Engineering Program in Engineering and Technol- ogy Department at University of Wisconsin - Stout since January 2014. Andy S. Peng is also a systems engineer staff at Lockheed Martin MST since November 2005. From May 2003 to April 2004, Andy held a graduate research intern position with Aerospace Electronic System (AES) group at Honeywell Inter- national Inc. From July 1999 to July 2002, Andy held hardware design, sustaining, and test engineering positions at Dell Inc. In the summer of 1998, Andy was a summer research fellow with the Mayo Clinic. Andy S. Peng received the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from University of Minnesota, in 2010 and

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Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #11233Running the Academy as a BusinessDr. Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Springer currently serves as the Executive Director for Purdue University’s College of Technology located in West Lafayette, Indiana. He possesses over 35 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management and Human Resources. Dr. Springer possesses a significant strength in pattern recognition, analyzing and improving organizational systems. He is internationally recognized, has contributed to scholarship more

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International Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natalie Marie Villwock-Witte P.E., Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University

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International

various locations near Utrecht, where the studentsstayed while in the Netherlands. The next day was a travel day from Utrecht to Freiburg,Germany, and the final three days were held in Freiburg.The course was targeted to upper level undergraduate students and graduate students due to thespecialized nature of the material. In particular, the course was designed for civil engineeringstudents; however, the course was also open to those studying urban planning, policy, and health Page 26.152.3sciences. A total of five students participated in the pilot program, the majority of which werecivil engineering majors. Students were graded based on their

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2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

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Sarah Jurak; Emil Jurak; Ramazan Asmatulu

developments in the field, new regulations specific to this area of research are expectedto be necessary.23. Current Biotechnology Research and Bioethical IssuesOver one hundred billion U.S. dollars are spent each year on biomedical research as shown inTable 1. Some research is funded by industry and some through government sources.Biotechnology is expected to produce novel answers to societal needs. Biotechnology canincrease the food supply by designing disease resistant strains of crops. It can provide newsources of energy, new medications, and treatments for disease.22, 23 It is also a potential sourceof disaster, either accidentally or purposefully by terrorists, from the development of anorganism deadly to the environment, animals, and