Conference Session

ETD Manufacturing/3D Printing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua B. Hooker, Michigan Technological University; Vincent Druschke, Michigan Technological University; Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Siddharth Yogesh Parmar; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College

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Engineering Technology

of the developmenthas occurred during the summers. During the first summer, we developed an initial prototype of thesoftware which included a teach pendant, an industrial robot arm, basic robot movement controls,and a very limited programming interface. In the second summer, we made extensive improvementsto the software so that it is now fully capable of being used in educational settings. In the future, ourgoal is to identify and fix bugs as well as add new features. We plan fully support two simultaneousrobots in the software and make it run better on a variety of different devices. More informationabout planned future work is in Section 4.3 RobotRun OverviewThe RobotRun software was originally written in the Processing programming

Conference Session

Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University ; Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University

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Construction

documents within the established design budget. This will be turned in as Part 2 Project Team Assignment. The Architect will email the documents to the instructor and get to them to the Contractor and Owner. 4. Beginning Part 3 of the Project Team Assignment, (Once Part 2 is completed), the plans and specifications will be given to the Construction team. The Contractor will have time to review the documents and prepare any written RFI’s, and review the project to make sure it can be built according to the requirements. RFI’s to the Architect (copy the instructor via email) are due on the date listed on the schedule.(At least one RFI from the Contractor is due as part of this assignment.) 5. RFI Responses

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Construction

research as part of the graduate level plan of study. Unlike traditional engineeringdegrees which test theory from a quantitative or positivist position, CM programs often relate toissues that are more difficult to measure using strictly quantifiable metrics. Because themanagerial issues faced by CM graduates deal with human interaction and behavior, research inthe built environment often resembles social science research to a greater degree than traditionalscientific research. As graduate programs in CM expand, students need opportunities to gainexperience with a range of research methodologies that are available to complete valid researchon construction management issues. Previous research indicated that educators active in graduateeducation for

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jill Anne Folkerts, Purdue University; Taylor V. Williams, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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First-Year Programs

. This assessment-centered teaching and learning framework helps connectspecific learning objectives to broader learning goals or competencies and on-going formativefeedback targeting student progression on specific learning objectives. Our plan is to refine theframework using a design-based research approach. Following the description of the model andits development, we present results from the first cycle of implementation. We conclude bydiscussing hybrid ways for combining traditional methods of assessment with the ability tohighlight performance expectations and the appropriate uses of the framework in the classroom. IntroductionAs a gateway to engineering, first-year engineering or introduction to

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juebei Chen, Shanghai Jiaotong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Tianyi Zheng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

, suchas proposing alternatives to a product or different assessment plans based on their ownexpertise and experiences. For example: “When we were deciding on the choice of materials in making the intelligent eraser,whether it should be a wet wipe or a dry wipe, I proposed to use the materials in spongemops to prevent dust of chalks, because I used to use the sponge mop to clean theblackboard when I was in high school. Then, we had a try and decided on using thatmaterial to make our product.” ——Lily “I would search online for useful information first about force transducers in themarket. For example, I’d like to know what is this products made of, how big it is

Conference Session

The Best in DEED

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gina M Quan, University of Maryland, College Park; Chandra Anne Turpen, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Emilia Dewi Tanu, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

paper describes the embodiment of these goals byhighlighting several key features of the seminar. We conduct quantitative and qualitative analysisof several data sources (surveys, instructor reflections, field notes, and coursework) to assess theextent to which the embodiment of our values helped us meet our goals. Finally, we describechallenges and identify areas where we were not meeting our goals and describe some of theaspects of the seminar that we plan to revise in the next iteration.IntroductionEngineering education research has increasingly focused on the learning and teaching ofdesign,​1-7​ including design thinking and associated “soft” skills such as communication andteamwork. Another trend is the growing number of schools of

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success & Development - Focus on Self-Efficacy

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Racheida S Lewis, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

students, it is important to exploreand understand as much as possible about the many factorsthat can influence a student’s decision to stay or leaveengineering. At Virginia Tech we collect data while studentsare in enginering and also ask students who leave thecollege of engineering to complete an optional exit survey.Future plans for this work may include gathering morequalitative data to further unpack the significance of thedata. REFERENCES[1] First Year Experiences at Virginia Tech. (n.d.). Retrieved February 02, 2017, from https://www.fye.vt.edu/[2] Jones, B. D., Ruff, C., & Osborne, J. W. (2015). Fostering Students’ Identification With Mathematics and Science. In Interest in mathematics

Conference Session

WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Kaitlin Engle Mallouk, Rowan University; William T. Riddell, Rowan University; Karl Dyer, Rowan University

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FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

only Throughout the course, topics related to energyfor their high energy efficiency, but for their low consumption and sustainability had been covered in theresidual heat. This paper will describe the details of the framework of NZEBs. Students were introduced to thelaboratory set up and assignment, highlight the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, theintellectual scaffolding that was provided to students, Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Homeand present future assessment plans. program, typical energy consumers in a home, and worldwide sources of energy (fossil fuels such as coal,Index Terms

Conference Session

WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Kerry E Patterson, Lipscomb University; Joseph B Tipton Jr., Lipscomb University

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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

process, the instructorwill utilize skills and knowledge from previous projects to references the case study and invites students to critique theconstruct an immersive and interactive design process project with respect to the E4C design process. Utilizing aexperience emphasizing the human element of design. real-world example while explaining the design process givesStudents in the course will be introduced to a five-step design students a better idea of how the iterative nature of design andprocess originally developed by Engineering for Change analysis actually works in the field.(E4C) [9]. The steps are: a plan stage for team formation, The third phase of the course employs the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

students, especially women and underrepresented minorities. Strategies includedhigh school STEM career majors and STEM College Academies that built on national models,such as Project Lead the Way; middle school STEM exploration activities and summer camps;high school Individual Graduation Plans; program revision to include secondary andpostsecondary faculty and student cooperative projects and mentoring using a technologyplatform for remote equipment and process diagnostics and collaboration; faculty development;and broad industry involvement in curriculum development, internships and co-op opportunities,scholarships, and Foundation support. The second project (Curriculum Infusion: A Modular andOnline Approach to Train Renewable Energy Technicians

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Doddo, Hereford High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

and VEX IQ provided by Robomatter.  ROBOTC for VEX Robotics 4.x (VEX EDR & VEX IQ) P/N: robotc-vexedr-vexiqThe VEX online Video Tutorialshttp://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/products/cortex_video_trainer/ were completed in thefollowing order. The programs were introduced at beginning of each class. Students were askedto preview each tutorial as homework to make programming time in class more efficient. It wasevident which students followed preview advice and those that did not. Lab time was also madeavailable during lunch and two days after school (Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 – 5:30)Fundamentals 1. Programmer and Machine 2. Planning and Behaviors 3. ROBOTC Rules Part 1 4. ROBOTC Rules Part 2Setup 5. Updating

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy Jane Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Carla Winsor, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Diversity

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Biomedical

%); Undeclared Engineering (26%); Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering (14%); Engineering Mechanics/Astronautics (9%); Biological Systems Engineering(6%); Engineering Physics (6%); and Nuclear Engineering (5%)) agreed to participate and fund amulti-disciplinary hands-on design course. Last year, we analyzed student retention data overthe past three decades and correlated the data with the introduction to engineering course takenas freshmen. [1] Analysis of course-specific retention data did not clearly align with otherresearch suggesting a positive relationship between hands-on design and retention ofunderrepresented minorities. [2-5] Thus, we plan to implement and assess changes to coursestructure and curriculum to determine best practices to create a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

resiliency, transportation facility planning and design, high- way safety, and active living by design. He teaches courses in capstone engineering design, engineering management, transportation engineering, geographic information systems, and land surveying. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Advancing Diversity Initiatives in the Civil Engineering Profession: Outcomes of an NSF S-STEM Grant at a Regional Undergraduate Teaching InstitutionA student scholarship and enrichment program was established in 2012 to help address thepersistent problem of underrepresented minority, female and socioeconomically disadvantagedstudents enrolled in civil engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Cass, North Carolina State University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Marissa A Tsugawa, University of Nevada, Reno; Heather Perkins, North Carolina State University; Jessica Nicole Chestnut, North Carolina State University; Daniel Eamon Briggs, North Carolina State University; Blanca Miller, University of Nevada, Reno

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

betweenparticipants and frameworks.6Phase 2: Following IPA analyses, we developed novel Likert-type survey measures of graduatestudent future time perspectives, identities, identity based motivations, and general experiences.We consulted with field experts in each of these areas for feedback on item development. Inaddition, we developed a statistically robust sampling plan based on data collected and protocolfollowed by the American Society for Engineering Education, which will be implemented duringsurvey deployment in Spring 2017. The protocol stratifies degree programs by geographiclocation and samples degree programs from each stratum. This sampling is based on probabilityproportional to size for frequency of each engineering sub-discipline in the

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Conrad M. Zapanta, Carnegie Mellon University; Howard D. Edington; Philip E. Empey, University of Pittsburgh ; David Clement Whitcomb, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, and Carnegie Mellon University; Alan John Rosenbloom, Carnegie Mellon University

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Biomedical

genotyped using 23andMe©. Students who participate inthis optional exercise are able the analyze their own genetic data using tools presented in agenetic tools workshop that could potentially be used to individualize treatments. Those studentswho do not choose to have their own DNA genotyped use de-identified data for this activity.For the team project, groups of three to five students are assigned to a disease at the beginning ofthe semester (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis). Each group learns about the disease, identifies one areaof unmet need, designs an approach to solving the problem (with special consideration of howthe patient would interface with the solution), and develops a brief marketing plan. Sampleprojects include a 4D MRI for hepatic

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Farmer Cox, Ohio State University; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Ebony Omotola McGee, Vanderbilt University; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jung Sook Kim, Ohio State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching, and Social Policy from Cornell University, and an Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Dr. Ebony Omotola McGee, Vanderbilt University Ebony O. McGee is an Assistant Professor of Diversity and Urban Schooling at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and a member of Scientific Careers Research and Development Group at Northwestern University. She received her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago; and she was a National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow and a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow. As a former electrical engineer, she is

Conference Session

Green and Susainable Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Arturo Olivarez Jr., University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Manufacturing

Energy Manufacturing curriculum development. Currently, he is involved in the evaluation and research of two federal grants regarding student success. One of the grants aims at providing undergraduate engineering minority students opportunities for acquiring 21st century knowledge and skills required to compete with a technology-rich workforce environment. The second grant aims at providing educational and administrative support to undergraduate student in areas of career and financial management planning. He has been selected as Research Fellow at the Educational Test- ing Service at Princeton for two consecutive summer terms. He has been program chair and president of the regional association (Southwest Educational

Conference Session

Technical Session 3c

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Pacific Southwest Section

the lab to complement well the materials from the lecture part of thecourse. The results from survey questions #3, #4, and #5 also indicate that there are three itemsthat may be improved. Plans and actions for addressing these items are currently beingconducted. For example, coverage and assignment on modeling of non-linear magnetic core willbe expanded in the lecture portion to address the issue related to question #3. Figure 5. Survey results for the lab course assessmentExperience, Lessons Learned and ChallengesAs previously explained, each experiment requires students to perform computer simulation oftheir design. To minimize both the cost and learning time associated with the software used forthe simulation, LTSpice

Collection

2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Anna Gornovskaya, Kazan National Research Technological University; Anna Sukhristina, Kazan National Research Technological University

specific environment to be successful.Over the last several years, internationalization management has been changed oninstitutional level in many universities. In this regard, we can observe the initiatives toreorganize the system of international activity management at a university level1,2,3,4,5.One of challenges is the fact that internationalization management needs stream lining theinternational legal process.Education internationalization management assumes regular work in planning, organization,supervision and control of international activities in a university6.This paper is dedicated to the problem faced by certain Russian engineering universitiesintegrated into the international legal process. We offer a case study of a

Conference Session

Session/Panel 2: New Opportunities – Breaking into Federal Agencies that are New for You

Collection

2017 ERC

Authors

Reginald Williams

; Other S&T ≈ 30% Narrow ≈ 8% Current Fleet/Force Fleet/Force in Development Future Fleet/Force Portfolio is balanced across near, mid and long term S&T investments 6 Discovery & InventionDiscovery & Invention S&T is the essentialfoundation required for advanced technology• Focused on 5-20 years out• Basic Research and early Applied Research• All research maps to the Naval S&T Strategic Plan; the projects are the building blocks for

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Joseph Zorychta, University of Virginia; Elizabeth P. Pyle MBA, University of Virginia

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

students as they shape their ideas into products and businesses; coordinate internal and external infor- mation and resources to facilitate the growth of a sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem and maintain communication and support for key stakeholders in the SEAS community. Ms. Pyle is also the founder and President of Pyle & Associates, LLC, an Interim Executive Management firm providing management and business consulting services across diversified industries. Her extensive experience in business development, strategic planning, marketing, operations, and leadership have left a lasting impact on overall business performance from start-up to turn-around situations. Ms. Pyle is recognized for her unusual ability

Conference Session

Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Timothy Neil Thomas, CADENAS PARTsolutions LLC

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Mechanical Engineering

, partially due to competition and globalization. Several industriesstarted providing 2D representations of their selected parts in order to be used in the finaldocumentation of their designs. However, now the trend is to provide complete 3D models ofcandidate components, and furthermore, to provide the option to either configure their selection orto customize it.This report describes the approach being implemented to expose students to the reutilization/configuration concept in CAE. These efforts are in a design curriculum at an institution of highereducation, and it is planned to expand from its current implementation in an introductory designcourse at the junior level.MethodologyThe goal for the proposed implementation is to expose students to the

Conference Session

CoED Mechanical Engineering Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Thomas D. Rockaway, University of Louisville; Gerold Willing, University of Louisville

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Computers in Education

nature of the problems. Thisprevents students from just dividing the homework and then sharing answers.The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is planning to continue using theproblems from MyLabsPlus to allow for the benefits discussed above. The department is stillevaluating the possibility of using the online system for in-class quizzes. Another change forfuture semesters that the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is planning todiscuss with the students early in the semester that getting good grades on the homework is notenough to perform well in the class. The online homework is there as a tool to help the studentsmaster the material and not just be a hurdle to their grade.Bibliography1. MyLabsPlus by Pearson

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3: Spatial Visualization

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lei Gu, Georgia State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

techniques based on thecurrent teaching module. Redesign the curriculum and assure the hands-on activitiesembedded with current teaching plan to enhance learning outcome without extra worksafter class. Step1:Drawmultiviewsof fivephysicalmodelson paper. Time:1-3days Step2:Submitthe drawingstotheinstructor andgetinstantfeedback. Time:About5-15minutes Yes Redo needed? No Step3:Sketchisometric pictorialonpaperfrom multiviewsinstep1

Conference Session

Graduate Education Model, Industry and Practitioner Experience - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaclyn K. Murray, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

what already exists, and work within the bounds of rationality to producenovel iterations. Martinsen found that explorers investigated scenarios by inquiring aboutinformation specific to the problem.31 Explorers refined background knowledge because theytended to have less experience with the task domain than assimilators.32 Assimilators, however,relied on experience to solve problems. As assimilators gained experience with relevant skills,creative performance increased.32Martinsen and Diseth investigated the relationship between the Assimilator—Explorer cognitivestyle, personality characteristics, and inventiveness.33 They determined that high noveltyseeking, and weak preference for rules and planning described explorers. Assimilators

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Petros J Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Ana Djuric P.E., Wayne State University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Thomas B. Stout, Tidewater Community College

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Military and Veterans

include:  Understand the necessary steps to plan, execute, and control a mechatronic system.  Program, calibrate, configure, test, start-up, and operate a mechatronic system.  Understand mechatronics as the integration of multiple disciplines in industrial processes.  Identify major application areas for mechatronics.  Apply mechatronics in various manufacturing, scientific, and technical applications.  Abide by mechatronics industry codes, standards, and regulations.  Research and apply emerging and future mechatronics technologies [5] Figure 1 shows occupation specific competencies and industry sector technicalcompetencies. They include various technical areas ranging from Programmable

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonya Overstreet, EASi

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

retirees, second, hire midcareer talent for a two tothree-year succession-planning window and third, hire entry-level talent with a two to three-yearcompetency development window. See Figure 2 for the EASi talent development pipeline model.Model recreated with permission. Figure 2 - EASi Talent Development PipelineTalent Acquisition and Academia PartnershipEASi’s acquisition of the retirees was straightforward. To maintain decades of legacy knowledgeof their projects, practices, and procedures, the electric utility company provided EASi with thecontact information of their valued retired employees. EASi then hired those employees to stafftheir technical management and subject matter expert positions.The next step was

Conference Session

Faculty Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hye Sun You, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

thatschool leaders and teachers, respectively, consider preparation of and participation in professionaldevelopment (PD) programs prior to implementing robotics for reform-based STEM instruction.22Unfortunately, scant research is available on effective PD programs for teachers to create andimplement STEM teaching practices using robotics. Thus, we have designed, implemented, andstudied a three-week summer PD program (15 sessions, 8hrs. per session) for middle schoolscience and math teachers. Through this PD effort, teachers were expected to deepen theirtechnological-pedagogical-and-content knowledge (TPACK),23 develop lesson plans by utilizingrobotic kits for standards-aligned science and math curricula, and improve their students’ STEMinterest and

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

-house using 1/8-inch aluminum sheet. Figures 3 show thecomplete trainer in the lab. Figure 2. The complete trainer. Figure 3. The working trainer in the lab.ComponentsThe trainers have several features such as 2 analog outputs (0 - 10V), Over temperature display,1 Ethernet port 10/100 Base-T, to name a few. Appendix A includes a list of all the features. Asmentioned before, the software installed on the trainers are B&R, which is an open-sourcesoftware. Figure 4 shows step-by-step instruction to assemle the trainer. All the electroniccomponents were provided by B&R [1]. The authors are planning to complete all the 22 trainersin near future.Lab Activity OutlineThe trainers

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Construction

minimesterin 2015. Structuring the minimester course involved planning of readings, quizzes, discussions,home works, and exams. Quizzes were given every day, home works had to be turned in everyother day, and major exams were given every three days. The students seemed to be motivated.Their performance using all three types of evaluation measures (exams, home works, and quizzes)seemed to be better than the students who took the same course offered by the author in a regularsemester in the previous Spring.HypothesisThis study was conducted in order to find out whether the performance of students taking thecourse in a minimester had a statistically significant difference than the performance of thosetaking the same course in a regular 15-week