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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily E. Liptow, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Berizohar Padilla Cerezo; Maria Manzano, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

with four one-week sessions of 160 participants each (Figure 1). EPIC wasdeveloped with the goal of exposing middle and high school students to engineering, so that theymight consider pursuing engineering in college (1, 2). As a residential camp, EPIC providesstudents with the opportunity to experience campus life so that they can begin envisioningthemselves as college students. Counselors are current college engineering students that are rolemodels for the camp participants. 1 Figure 1: EPIC students at final day of camp.During EPIC, students participate in eight 2-hour engineering labs over the course of the week.The

Conference Session

Communicating Across Cultural and Epistemological Boundaries

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

an unquestioned assumption that certain ways of knowing -- explicitly dominantepistemologies that involve specific mathematical procedures and scientific processes -- arerace-, gender-, and culture-free. In reality, education inherently prioritizes and privileges certainbodies of knowledge while marginalizing and excluding others. Within engineering, colonial,White, heterosexual, and male knowledge has historically been privileged over other ways ofknowing. Little recognition appears to exist that the ethnocentricity and masculinity of theengineering curricula affects problem definition and accepted methods of problem solving,teaching, and assessment [1]. This dominant approach undervalues and ignores the livedrealities, perspectives, and

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First-year Programs Division: Self Efficacy

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods for studying plasma turbulence and plasma jets. His research has also included fluid physics and electric propulsion using Lattice-Boltzmann methods, spectral element methods, Weighted Essentially Non-Oscillatory (WENO), etc. Past research includes modeling single and multi-species plasma flows through ion thruster optics and the discharge cathode assembly; computer simulations of blood flow interacting with blood vessels; modeling ocean-air interaction; reacting flow systems; modeling jet engine turbomachinery going unstable at NASA for 6 years (received NASA Per- formance Cash awards). Dr

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Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Engineering Engagement with Community

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan E. Canney; Yanna Lambrinidou, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

representations of “the public,” our selection, as we discuss below, was based precisely on thedocuments’ representational value. In other words, the 14 documents we studied were allproduced by institutions or individuals perceived as “authoritative voices” of the engineeringprofession or LTS.1 Although we do not suggest that other documents representing LTS and“mainstream” engineering do not exist, we focused on these documents because they provideofficially sanctioned or authoritative depictions of the “essence” of the engineering professionand LTS, as well as of the nature of the boundary that separates these fields from society. Assuch, we posit that they have a defining impact on LTS’s and “mainstream” engineering’simaginaries of “the public.”Data

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Robin L. Getz, Analog Devices, Inc.; Douglas A. Mercer, Analog Devices Inc.; John D. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University, Florida State University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Shujun Yang, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

45 Analog Discovery from 2010-2017. Essentially all of these papers report learninggains through the use of these powerful and generally inexpensive platforms. A sampling of thebest of these papers is found in the references [1-18, 21]. One of the most elegant studies hasbeen reported in a series of papers by Ferri et al [7] from Georgia Tech where they added hands-on modules using myDAQs in a variety of courses that previously had no experimentalcomponent. Student performance was compared between the topics addressed this way and thosedone more traditionally without experiments. Students consistently did better on topics in whichexperimentation played a key role. This is the approach that has come to be called ExperimentCentric Pedagogy

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Practice II: Curricular Innovations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhi Fang, Beihang University; Shuiting Ding, Beihang University; Qing Lei, Beihang University; Dandan Hou, Beihang University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

- and Long-term Education Reform and Development Plan(2010-2020)’ has identified ‘adhering to the people-centered approach and promoting quality-oriented education’ as the ‘strategic theme’ of China’s educational reform and development[1].” “‘Quality’ refers to the relatively stable psychological quality gradually formed byinternalization of knowledge through influences of education and social environment on thebasis of human nature [2].” “Quality-oriented education is designed to promote students’comprehensive development and improve China’s national educational level by enhancing thequality of each educated person, who would accept education in ideology, morality, culture,science, professional skills, as well as physical and mental quality [2

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Revealing the Invisible: Engineering Course Activities that Address Privilege, -Isms, and Power Relations (Interactive Session)

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Faculty Development Constituency Committee

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Design in Engineering Education, International, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

PhD in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in South Carolina, and her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.Dr. Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego Dr. Odesma Dalrymple is an Assistant Professor in the Shiley Marcos School of Engineering at University of San Diego. She conducts research on tools and techniques that can be readily applied in real engineer- ing learning environments to improve student learning and teaching. In this respect her two prominent research contributions are with: 1) artefact-inspired discovery–based pedagogy, i.e., learning activities where students’ exploration of STEM knowledge is self-directed and motivated by interactions or manip- ulations of artefacts; and 2

Conference Session

Professional Skills for Graduate Students

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Swinburne University of Technology

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

engineering education in the US, these KSA frameworksare plentiful (e.g., ABET Criteria 3; NAE Engineer of 2020 list of student attributes; ASEE’sTUEE report). In contrast, such frameworks are much less common in graduate engineeringeducation. Yet as the call for change in the undergraduate engineering outcomes brought aboutthe KSA frameworks for undergraduate engineering educators, similar calls for change acrossthe globe are now being issued for graduate student outcomes. Thus far, there has not been thewidespread development of graduate engineering KSA frameworks. The major exception is thevery comprehensive Vitae Research Development Framework [1] developed in the UK, which issimilar to the undergraduate KSA frameworks and has interesting

Conference Session

Computing Technology Applications-I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raja S. Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University; Gary W. Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology; Kevin T. Wolfe; Peter Yeung; Becca Dingman; Shareef Sayel Ali, Center on Access Technology ; Abraham Glasser, Rochester Institute of Technology; Claire Elizabeth Ryan

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

evaluation of a Real-Time Text Display with Speaker-Identification, whichdisplays the location of a speaker in a group (RTTD-ID). RTTD-ID aims to reduce frustration inidentifying and following an active speaker when there are multiple speakers, e.g., in a lab. It hasthree different display schemes to identify the location of the active speaker, which helps deafstudents in viewing both the speaker’s words and the speaker’s expression and actions.We evaluated three RTTD speaker identification methods: 1) traditional: captions stay in oneplace and viewers search for the speaker, 2) pointer: captions stay in one place, and a pointer tothe speaker is displayed, and 3) pop-up: captions “pop-up” next to the speaker. We gathered bothquantitative and

Conference Session

Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Urmi Ghosh-Dastidar, New York City College of Technology and the City University of New York; Diana Samaroo, New York City College of Technology and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York; Armando Dominguez Solis; Sandie Han, New York City College of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

LinkedIn accounts, for instance) and through their participation in variousresearch activities, we also observe student growth in establishing their professional STEMidentity.IntroductionThe National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program [1] provides scholarships to highachieving financially needy students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. TheCity Tech’s S-STEM project “Advancing Student Futures in Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics” supports students in five associates and baccalaureate majors (Applied Math,Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Chemical Technology, and Applied Chemistry).This work-in-progress project provides comprehensive support in multifaceted ways: (1)financial support through

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Alan Bugg P.E., Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

referred to as the OSHA 10-Hour card.The minimum required content for the construction-based OSHA 10-Hour Course is containedbelow in Table 1. OSHA has recently changed the training requirements by reducing theminimum time for covering “Introduction to OSHA” from two hours to one hour, and the timefor “Optional Subjects” was increased from one hour to two hours. However, at the time thetraining was conducted for the Honors College, the minimum content requirements in Table 1were still in effect. Table 1. Minimum content for OSHA 10-Hour Course Mandatory Subjects (7 Hours) Minimum Time (Hours) Introduction to OSHA 2.0 Focus Four Hazards

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace Panther, Oregon State University; Kacey Beddoes, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Cheryl Llewellyn, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech, along with graduate certificates in Women’s and Gender Studies and Engineering Education. Dr. Beddoes serves as Deputy Editor of the journal Engineering Studies. Further information can be found on her website: www.sociologyofengineering.orgDr. Cheryl Llewellyn, University of Massachusetts Lowell c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Salary Negotiations and Gender in Engineering EducationIntroductionA gendered wage gap persists in academia whereby men are consistently paid more than women,even when factors such as discipline and productivity are controlled for [1]. For instance, in onestudy, women were found to earn 21

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Imagining and Reimagining Engineering Education as a Dynamic System

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T. Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kenneth M. Anderson, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

study of teaching and learning as socially,culturally, and historically situated phenomena (Penuel & O’Connor, 2010). We focus inparticular on implications of a curricular innovation directed towards an institution’s goal tobroaden engineering participation and promote success for all students, regardless of incomingmathematics preparation levels, within a selective undergraduate engineering program.The Wright State Model is a semester-long math course that teaches fundamental concepts ofCalculus 1, 2, and 3, and Differential Equations in an engineering context through hands-onlaboratory experiences and application-rich problems. The WSM is designed to disrupt thetraditional rigid sequencing of undergraduate engineering curricula by de

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall L. Musselman, United States Air Force Academy

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

course after these theoretical courses, in order toapply the theory that they have already learned. Students can choose the order based on theirlearning style, or simply as their course schedule allows. This dual path adds flexibility to thestudent’s schedules as well as to the department’s teaching schedule.SDR BackgroundDigital radio receivers have been evolving since the 1970s, when they were primarily used fordigital processing only at baseband. The limited sample rates of analog-to-digital converters(ADC) at the time made these receivers quite expensive and therefore, were typically used onlyfor very specialized purposes. In fact, one of those early purposes was the Texas InstrumentsSpeak & Spell [1]. For historical reference, in the

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COED: Gamification and Introducing Students to Programming

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara N. Kimmey, Colorado STEM Academy; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

, 2018 Second Year of Using the Sidekick Basic Kit for TI LaunchPad With Elementary School StudentsAbstractThis paper describes a second year, follow-on study in which 4th and 5th grade students wereexposed to engineering-related topics using a microcontroller, input/output circuitry, sensors, andthe associated software coding needed to achieve a desired functionality of the hardware. Thefirst year study was described in a paper presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference. Thissecond year study took students to the “next level,” and showed very promising results.IntroductionExposure to STEM topics for Americans has been a widely accepted goal for many years [1],and early exposure in K-12 is certainly desirable and

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren W. Redden, Auburn University; April E. Simons P.E., Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University; Trenton Huffines

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

skillset and knowledge to build a sound structure, this process can be extended to other areasof Panama and other parts of the world.Literature ReviewCommunity Driven Development (CDD) forms the basis for this and previous research atAuburn University focusing on the Ngobe people in Panama. CDD is a way to provide social andinfrastructure services, organize economic activity and resource management, empower peoplewith limited financial resources, enhance security of these people, and improve governance [1].The goal behind CDD is to work with the community rather than for the community andproviding them with the skills and confidence needed to prosper on their own. Experience hasshown that, given clear rules of the game, access to information, and

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Topics in Computing and Information Technology-I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari L. Jordan Ph.D., The Carpentries; Marianne Corvellec, Institute for Globally Distributed Open Research and Education (IGDORE); Elizabeth D. Wickes, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Naupaka B. Zimmerman, University of San Francisco; Jonah M. Duckles, Software Carpentry; Tracy K. Teal, The Carpentries

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Computing and Information Technology

usage, and sixty-fivepercent of respondents have gained confidence in working with data and open source tools as aresult of completing the workshop. The long-term assessment data showed a decline in thepercentage of respondents that 'have not been using these tools' (-11.1%), and an increase in thepercentage of those who now use the tools on a daily basis (+14.5%).Keywords: Assessment, data science, short coursesIntroduction: State of Data Science Workforce NeedsGlobally, data science talent is in high demand. In their widely cited report on big data,McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) estimated that, by 2018, in the United States, the shortfall indata science workforce would be 60% of its supply [1]. Although the term ‘data science’ was notin use

Conference Session

Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara C. Langus, University of Nevada, Reno; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nelson S. Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno; Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

National Events on the Political and Social Attitudes of First-Year Engineering StudentsIntroductionThis research paper focuses on the effect of recent national events on first-year engineeringstudents’ attitudes about the role of sociopolitical events on their lives and the value ofdiscussing these topics in the engineering classrooms. The purpose of this study is to exploredepoliticization in the college engineering classroom and student awareness of current politicalevents at the local, national and global levels. To better address this issue we used data fromstudent interviews to examine: 1. Do students feel that the the current political climate has an influence on them, if any? 2. Do students feel that current social

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

VIP teams, this analysis considers how 1) academic rank, 2) student major, and 3) number ofsemesters in VIP affect student interactions in peer support and peer management. The study looks atteam-level interactions as well as program-wide patterns, providing a wide view of VIP studentengagement across many different projects and teams. The results and method of analysis would be ofinterest to current and prospective VIP sites, as well as programs seeking to develop or quantifymultidisciplinary student experiences.IntroductionMultidisciplinary learning provides valuable experiences and excellent preparation for the modernworkplace. Twenty-first century challenges are large-scale and wide reaching, spanning academic andprofessional boundaries

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Ethical Awareness and Social Responsibility in a Corporate/Team Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines; Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Press of America, 2005), Engineering and Sustainable Community Development (Morgan &Claypool, 2010), Engineering Education for Social Justice: Critical Explorations and Opportunities (Springer, 2013), and Engineering Justice: Transforming Engineering Education and Practice (IEEE-Wiley, 2018) c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Student learning about engineering and corporate social responsibility: Acomparison across engineering and liberal arts coursesAbstractThe growing literature examining engineering students’ attitudes and learning about socialresponsibility focuses on the professional and personal dimensions of engineers’ responsibilities[1]–[4]. Knowledge of how engineering

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Creating Equity Through Structure and Pedagogy

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Ann Patrice Gulley, Auburn University at Montgomery; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University; Logan C. Prickett, Auburn University at Montgomery; Luke A. Smith, Auburn University at Montgomery; Joshua Eyler, Rice University; Steve Noble, University of Louisville; Matthew F. Ragland, Auburn University at Montgomery; Jordan Allen Price, Auburn University at Montgomery; Anila K. Shethia M.B.A., Rice University; Luis Perez Ph.D., National AEM Center; Caroline Dunn, Auburn University at Montgomery

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

. As former president of the National Academy ofEngineers, William Wulf, wrote two decades ago, the “profession is diminished andimpoverished by a lack of diversity” [1]. Many problems requiring engineering solutions remainunaddressed because the problems themselves are not clearly understood by the engineeringcommunity. The people who possess that knowledge are from groups that are underrepresented.Until those groups find representation within the engineering profession, opportunities toadvance society with engineering solutions will continue to be lost.In 2015, a research project with great implications for improving the representation of peoplewith disabilities in engineering started [2]. The goal of the project's current phase is to test

Conference Session

International Collaborations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Bruce Gehrig P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity

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International

effects of both European colonialization and the imposition of apartheid by SouthAfrica having gained its independence only in 1990. Although having fought an armed conflictwith South Africa for political independence, the economy of Namibia is still closely linked tothat of South Africa (African Development Bank, 2007) with the Namibian Dollar being peggedat a ratio of 1:1 to the South African Rand (Clerck, 2008). South Africa plays an important rolefor logistics in Namibia because it has the most developed infrastructure and logistics skills inAfrica as well as functioning as a gateway for southern Africa (Cilliers and Nagel, 1994).Approximately 80% of Namibia’s total imports are from or through South Africa (AfricanDevelopment Bank, 2007

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Elementary Students: Computational Thinking, Reasoning, and Troubleshooting

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Elizabeth Suazo-Flores; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are currently major focuses of pre-college education in the United States. This is partially an effort to produce a greater number andvariety of STEM professionals; it is thought that this effort will help the US remain competitivein a global economy [1], [2]. Regardless of career choice, STEM education has the potential toimprove the STEM literacy of all students [3]. One of the current trends in STEM education isthe integration of the four disciplines. A main goal of integrating STEM in pre-collegeclassrooms is that students can make connections within and between the STEM disciplines,which has the potential to deepen their understanding of each discipline [4].Of the STEM subjects, engineering has

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz; Kisha Renee Cunningham

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

, positionopenings in physics, chemistry, and math are commonly the hardest to fill with qualifiedpersonnel [1]. This disparity has led to a large percentage of STEM teachers with no collegemajor or minor in their main subjects, or they have no complete certification. Among mathteachers, 40% fall into this description, while over 60% of physics, chemistry, and earth scienceteachers do so[2].This concern over STEM shortages is justified as STEM jobs are projected to grow by 13% from2012 - 2022 which is an increase of about 1 million jobs over a 10 year period. Only 5% ofUnited States workers are employed in STEM jobs, but these jobs drive 50% of the UnitedStates’ economic growth. To put this in perspective, for each new software, technology, or lifesciences

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Liza Ann Russell, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

necessary to form areas of future study that may provide the means toimprove STEM education nationally or perhaps globally.Programs exist to aid STEM educators in engaging students [1] and with integrating STEM inthe classroom [2] but little is known about STEM educators themselves. Existing literature islimited to rather niche areas and focuses on performance in the classroom and improving thatperformance. Information concerning who educators are and where they work is not evident.Without a basic understanding of who STEM educators are, work intending to strengthenteaching abilities cannot be optimized [3]. The intent of this work is to provide a basic look atSTEM educators’ demographics, education history, and work experience. This early

Conference Session

Girls in Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Susan Kathryn Eskin, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sara Love, Penn State Harrisburg

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

engaging under-represented students,including female students, in STEM. Students are introduced to various engineering disciplinesthrough hands-on activities and participate in two field trips to facilities that employ engineersand scientists. This paper presents program data over two years and discusses results andlessons learned.IntroductionThe shortage of STEM graduates in the United States has been the focus of a number of recentstudies1-4. A report by The 2012 President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology(PCAST) states that the “economic forecasts point to a need for producing, over the next decade,approximately 1 million more college graduates in STEM fields than expected under currentassumptions. Fewer than 40% of students who

Conference Session

Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Gerhard Sonnert, Harvard University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering continues to be an importantdiscussion in the engineering education community and rightfully so. In fall of 2013, enrollmentrecords in engineering showed that women only made up 19.2% of the total student engineeringpopulation, and only 37.3% of the total student engineering population identified as non-white [1].New reports show these numbers have improved somewhat over time [2], [3], but there continuesto be a persistent gap in the numbers of women, people of color, students with disabilities, andlow-socioeconomic students that enter engineering degree programs [4]. Thus, further effort isnecessary to create a balance in representation that represents the diversity of the United States.Historically, movements to increase diversity in

Conference Session

Engineering in a Societal Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Edward Niemi, Tulsa Community College

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. government propaganda filmHemp for Victory concerning the wartime production and use of hemp. The third weekthis instructor lectured on petroleum age history and particularly on the Oil Crisis of 1931and its effect on the economy of Oklahoma. The final week included a guest lecture bymedia studies Professor Ben Peters on the information age, with focus on research fromhis recent book How Not to Network a Nation: The Uneasy History of the Soviet Internet.STEMstorySurvey of participantsStudents received an assignment to submit blog postings in response to the followingquestions: 1.) What was your Interest in history before this course and what previous history courses have you been enrolled in at TU? In high school? 2.) In class November 15th

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Engineering/Engineering Technolgy Transfer Issues: Two-year College to Four-year College

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G. Enriquez, Cañada College; Nicholas Langhoff, Skyline College; Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

in their representation of the overall US population. Infact, even though URMs currently constitute 39 percent of the US college-age population (18-24years old), they account for only about 15 percent of baccalaureate degrees awarded inengineering in 2014 [1].Community colleges play an increasingly important role in educating URMs. Communitycolleges enroll about 61% of Native American students, 57% of Hispanic students, and 52% ofAfrican American students attending institutions of higher education in the US [2]. Almost three-fourths of all Latino students and two-thirds of all African-American students who go on tohigher education begin their postsecondary education in a community college [3]. With morethan 2.1 million students attending 114

Conference Session

Active Learning in BME, Session I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole L Ramo, Colorado State University; Jasmine Erin Nejad, Colorado State University; Ketul C. Popat, Colorado State University; Kimberly Catton P.E., Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

Practice Civil and Environmental Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Assessment of Active Learning Elements in 100-level Introductory Biomedical Engineering CourseAbstract This study describes the results of implementing intermittent active group learning sessions in a traditional lecture-only introductory course. Approximately 1 out of every 5 class periods was devoted entirely to group active learning focused on reviewing, applying, or otherwise emphasizing important topics from the lectures. This approach required little modification of previously prepared lecture materials and minimized the in-class time lost to