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K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Redfern, Duke University; A. Leyf Peirce Starling, North Carolina State University; Claudia K Gunsch, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

traditional “eggdrop” and “marshmallow tower” activities, and moving toward integrating current fields of studyanchored in current research topics and cutting-edge technology. This model is unique in the factthat it incorporates design activities directly related to current research, while providingmentoring and skills needed for the transition to college. Here, we explore best practices inimplementing programs like this summer experience and includes suggestions for sustaining and Page 26.1192.2replicating this model in other institutions and settings. Preliminary survey data suggest that this  summer experience meets the goals of the model and

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Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria J Kim, Northwestern University; Mark E. Law, University of Florida; John G. Harris, University of Florida

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Electrical and Computer

USA.2. Jamieson, L. and J. Lohman, Innovation with Impact: Creating a Culture for Scholarly and Systematic Innovation in Engineering Education, ASEE, Editor. 2012: Washington, DC.3. Loshbaugh, H. and B. Claar. Geeks are chic: Cultural identity and engineering students’ pathways to the profession. in Proc. ASEE. 2007.4. Lord, S. and J. Chen, Curriculum Design in the Middle Years, in Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research, A. Johri and B.M. Olds, Editors. 2014, Cambridge University Press: New York, NY, USA.5. National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Learning Research and Educational Practice., et al., How people learn : bridging research and practice. 1999, Washington, DC: National

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Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simeon Ntafos, University of Texas, Dallas; Maria Hasenhuttl, University of Texas at Dallas, Jindal School of Management

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

graduation rates.We use the data collected on a survey of students enrolled in the capstone senior design classes,placement data from the internship program and academic performance data to form a fairlycomplete map of the work-study question. We document that the majority of student jobplacements do not directly involve the university services dedicated to support such activitiesand that holds even if we only consider placements that are related to Engineering andComputing. The senior design survey gathered work histories of about 80% of the enrollment inthese classes which we contrast with academic performance.We consider issues arising from attempting to actively manage the total workload for students.We look at the role of industry who desires

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Lin Hartmann P.E., Iowa State University; Clinton Stephens, Iowa State University; Charles T. Jahren P.E., Iowa State University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

revised survey is included in Appendix I and will be distributed to over 800 recruiters fromcompanies who have hired a new graduate from the large Midwestern university between 2008and 2014. This survey will serve as a pilot instrument and will be further refined after responsesare analyzed. Construct validity will be determined through post-hoc tests.Further ResearchThe use of qualitative research and cognitive interviews to design a survey instrument has beendescribed in the paper and provides systematic and methodical approach for designing a survey Page 26.1447.7regarding the leadership outcome that employers desire for student who are

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Tactical Approaches to Entrepreneurship Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Tang, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Yung Lun Wong, AquaSolve Ventures; Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Reporting the Final Design, test results and design conclusions appropriately.As a course intended to complete the students’ engineering education, the course requires thatstudents must demonstrate:  an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;  an ability to design systems, components and processes to meet desired needs;  an ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams; an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;  an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;  an ability to communicate effectively an ability to use the techniques, skill and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;  the ability to understand the impact of

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2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Sergey Gerasimov; Yury P Pokholkov

environment. Besides theprofessional competencies such as application of fundamental knowledge, engineeringanalysis and design, investigation, engineering practice, specialization and labor marketcommitment the AEER criteria prescribe requirements for non-technical competencies whichprogram graduates have to demonstrate. Non-technical competencies include management,communication, individual and team work, professional ethics, social responsibility and life-long learning. Recognition of the need for and ability to engage in on-going professionaldevelopment seem to be extremely important. Continuing professional development isconsidered a key to improving engineer competence in all the aspects of engineering practice.To get AEER accreditation

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Project-based Learning and Cornerstone Courses

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Elmore, Binghamton University; Sharon B Fellows, Binghamton University; Koenraad E Gieskes, Binghamton University; Lee A Cummings, Binghamton University

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First-Year Programs

project-based curriculum to more fully Page 26.751.3engage first-year students.Project Descriptions The projects in spring 2013 were selected by the engineering Graduate Teaching Assistants(GTAs), who work within the first-year program. Each GTA represents one of the engineeringdisciplines within the Watson School: Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Systems Science andIndustrial, and Biomedical engineering departments. Each GTA submitted three ideas andpresented them to the Engineering Design Division faculty, who made the final decisions. Theengineering faculty then wrote a brief summary of each project for the students. Each GTAserves as an

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, implementation and evaluation of classes in thatsubject. However, while there are other pathways to achieving the same goal it is not thepurpose of this paper to advocate any one way but to illustrate potential that the cognitivelyadjacent subject of Technological and Engineering Literacy has to offer.Engineering and Technological LiteracyRecent discussions about the nature of technological and engineering literacy reveal that thetopic covers a wide range thought and practice ranging from the sociology of the impact oftechnology on society to the engineering of artefacts. In consequence there are severalaudiences that may be addressed, as for example children who are technologically but notphilosophically literate or, those adults that need a form of

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2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu; Rajan Chandra

skills and foundation that is needed for the two majors, but also have agreat impact on retention for later engineering courses. Research indicates that students often getoverwhelmed by these two classes and change his/her major. The goal of this paper is to describea set of course supplement tools that we have used in these classes to improve the students’ learningand retention. Our freshmen programming class is usually populated with bimodal group ofstudents- some with exceptional programming background while others are totally inexperiencedin this area. In order to best utilize the class time and to make both groups of students happy aflipped mode type of instruction is used. Of which when providing students with additionalmaterials, they

Conference Session

Moving the Needle: The Complexities of Race and Gender in Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

. According to Kayes, one of the most common myths in diversefaculty hiring is that if the president, dean, provost, chancellor, department chair, humanresources officer, and trustees all openly advocate for faculty diversity then it will be evident inthe search and hiring process37. This myth assumes that the members of the Search Committeesalso prioritize diverse hiring when in reality many are unaware of the institutional anddepartmental advantages of a diverse faculty and staff37. Breu et al., recommends that all faculty Search Committee members participate in anorientation on best practices in outreach, recruitment, and interviewing strategies designed toensure diverse candidate pools and to foster fairness and inclusion36. The

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Christine Olson, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Charles M Schweik, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Steven D Brewer, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

inclusion of arts and design in the move to STEAM can be thought of as a natural extensionof STEM as design consideration are often crucial import in the building of technologies andsystems. Not only do the branches of STEAM complement one another in practice, they supporta holistic view of knowledge creation. For example, research on project-based learning such asLearning by Design (LBD) has demonstrated that design considerations assist in overall scienceliteracy for complex systems16. The multi-disciplinary focus in STEAM education should notonly be thought of on the instrumental level, however. Another crucial aspect of the STEAMframework is the creation of more openings for exploration and discovery among youth. Whenscientific and technical

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Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Sprang, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

ability to best a weak player in a computer game builds confidenceamong freshmen. Freshman retention increased to 55% for the Fall 2012 semester, 15% to 24% greater than prior years. One significantfactor in this increase is the implementation of these programs. However, other factors may have affected retention as well,though the impact is believed to be minor. Two known factors include transposition of the order of teaching for two chaptersin the circuits book and the normal year to year variation between groups of students. The chapter transposition is believed tohave had minimal impact, though we lack definitive data to confirm that conclusion. The year to year variation in retentionrates for prior fall semesters was in the range of 10

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University; Wenchiang Richard Chung, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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International

with Silicon Valley’s informationtechnology companies and their competitive technology industries. Moreover, India and China,each with populations over one billion, have a significant impact on global environmental andenergy issues.One distinguishing feature of the GTI study-tour is that it is almost 100% sponsored; GTIfellows are selected independent of their financial standing. For the past three years, GTIstudents have been asked to pay for a small portion ($250-$500) of the airplane ticket; however,this fee has been waived for students in financial need. It has been supported by the GTI fund aswell as the College's endowment fund of over $22 million. This is a key component of ourprogram as most of our students come from middle-class and

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Paying Attention to Retention

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William John Palm IV P.E., Roger Williams University; Charles R Thomas, Roger Williams University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

: first-year seminars and experiences,7-12 writing intensive courses,13collaborative assignments and projects,14, 15 undergraduate research,16, 17 diversity/globallearning,18, 19 and learning communities.20-22 In additions to these practices, some authors havereported other interventions designed to improve retention, including peer and facultymentoring,23, 24 bridge or college preparatory programs,24-26 and mandatory math tutoring.27In this study we explore the effectiveness of a variation of a learning community – namely aliving-learning community (LLC) of first-year engineering students that was started at ouruniversity in the fall of 2013 and is now in its second year. Loosely defined, an LLC is a groupof students who live together in a dorm

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deanna H Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Kelly Klima, Carnegie Mellon University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

theoretical foundations for literacy teaching and learning. In Elementary and Early Childhood Education Faculty Publications. Paper 2 http://vc.bridgew.edu/elem_ed_fac/2 Last accessed March 7, 2015.7. Faria, F.; Klima, K; Posen, I.D., Azevedo, I. A New Paradigm of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Outreach in Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Decision Making. In review at International Journal of Science Education, 2015.8. Nouri, A. Practical Strategies for Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Neuroeducational Studies. International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education. 1(2), 2013.9. Caltech. “Environmental Science and Engineering| Course

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Technical Session: Student Experience & Perspectives

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Daniel Baldwin; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Kevin A. Nguyen, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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Student

waterresources engineering curriculum. Both laboratory and lecture courses were assessed withstudents of varying grade levels. Better understanding of student and teaching assistantexpectations can provide valuable insight towards the design of graduate teaching assistanttraining and support programs to help foster a more beneficial and positive experience for boththe teaching assistants and their students.IntroductionIn addition to their coursework and research responsibilities many graduate students are giventhe role of teaching assistant (TA). Although the exact responsibilities of the TA role can varywidely across departments and courses, instruction of students via large lectures, small groups, orlaboratory settings is an included facet of the role

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2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Steven Magluilo; Abdullah Konak; Sadan Kulturel-Konak; Ivan Esparragoza; Gul E. Okudan Kremer

., Kremer, G.E.O., Esparragoza, I., & Yoder, G. (2014, May 31- June 3). Peer Evaluation and Assessment Resource (PEAR) to Assess Students’ Professional Skills. Proceedings of the 2014 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference, Montreal, Canada. 8. Layton, R. A., Loughry, M. L., Ohland, M. W., & Ricco, G. D. (2010). Design and validation of a web-based system for assigning members to teams using instructor- specified criteria. Advances in Engineering Education, 2(1), 1-9. 9. Pfaff, E., & Huddleston, P. (2003). Does it matter if I hate teamwork? What impacts student attitudes toward teamwork. Journal of Marketing Education, 25(1), 37-45. 10. Ohland, M., Loughry, M., Woehr, D., Finelli

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jennifer Karlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Ronald R. Ulseth, Iron Range Engineering; Dan Ewert

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

a two-year, project-based program that allows students with two-yearcollege degrees to complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering. The program is a partnershipbetween a community college and a state university, separated geographically by severalhundred miles. The program takes place at the community college, targeting students in that partof the state and responding to the needs of local industries. Because of the complex nature of theinstitutional partnership, as well as the project-based, team-focused emphasis, the program servesas an innovative model for engineering education.IntroductionThe engineering profession is becoming steadily more global in nature,1 creating the need forengineering education to develop a graduate who is

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University; Jean Lapaix, Florida Atlantic University; Charles Perry Weinthal; Don Ploger, Florida Atlantic University; Malissa Augustin, Florida Atlantic University; Santiago Aguerrevere

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Mathematics

cost effective solutions. In a following semester, Seventeen ninth grade pre-engineering students worked in teams to build their own low cost robots (an improved version),program them and use them to draw various geometric shapes1 - 3. This course was designed toenhance their interest in engineering and math, while providing a social context ofempowerment, competition, and cooperation. The results indicate that these students benefitedfrom the use of robots. Two papers document the research results of student interviews toevaluate the effectiveness of this course 4, 5. This will be described further below.In the 2103 ASEE conference paper1, a two-boat problem was examined to demonstrate howrobots can be used for solving complex math problems

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Tom Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Nicholas Langhoff, Cañada College; Eva Schiorring, EduData4Action

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

experience,46 tocontribute to understanding the role of the laboratory in undergraduate engineering education,and to help guide research on the effectiveness of alternative laboratory formats, including onlinelabs and inquiry-based engineering labs.48 Just like lecture courses, engineering educators have Page 26.1749.3experimented with distance education for engineering laboratory in a variety of courses. Circuitsis one of the most widely explored subject areas for online delivery. Approaches vary fromvirtual labs34 to custom-designed kits31,32 and commercially available kits.30 Subject areas withremote engineering lab implementation in the

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Hilal-Alnaqbi , United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #11716Experiences with Capstone Projects in a Master of Engineering ManagementProgram: A case studyDr. Ali Hilal-Alnaqbi , United Arab Emirates University Dr Ali is an Emirates by birth and a citizenship. He graduated with PhD as a biomedical Engineer from University of Strathclyde in Scotland. Ali is holds a Post-Doc certificate from Harvard. He is a fellow of the BWH in Boston. Ali started his career in 2006 in the UAEU as the assistant professor at the department of mechanical engineering where he is as now works as a department chair and acting assistant dean for research and graduate studies. Ali was promoted

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Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Zakzewski, The University of Scranton; Mark Robert Murphy Sr., University of Scranton, Director of Sustainability; Michael Mahon Ph.D., Abington Heights School District

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Community Engagement Division

serve community interests and to developcareer awareness. Lima1 describes key components of service-learning as: service for thecommon good, academic content, reciprocity, mutual learning, and reflection. Thus, effectivelearning can be accomplished through action, interaction, and reflection.Research has shown that well-designed service-learning experiences have a positive impact onlearning and developmental outcomes for students2,3,4. Astin et al (2000) provides acomprehensive study that shows participation in service positively impacts student academicperformance, self-efficacy, leadership, choice of career, and service participation aftergraduation3. Their report indicates that the positive effects of service-learning are strongly

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul G. Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Rhonda R. Franklin, University of Minnesota; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Aaron T. Ohta, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Wayne A. Shiroma, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Sylvia W. Thomas, University of South Florida; Tom Weller, University of South Florida

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

contrast thefamiliar measurement of temperature with the electrical measurements responsible (e.g.,voltage, current, resistance or inductance, power) for producing this temperature. Theseconcepts will provide the foundation to understanding how power is used as a heat sourcein a wide range of applications. Example applications include coffee heaters (nowreplaced with microwave heating) and induction stoves for home use, industrialapplications related to heating industrial oils, and heating metal for annealing, bonding,melting, tempering or welding. This module is currently in development, withincorporation of best practices learned from the previous module development efforts.Lessons LearnedTo understand the effects of the ENFUSE content and

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Focus on Student Learning, Lifelong Learning, and the Whole Student

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jing Lv; Yukiko Maeda, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Syafiah Mahfuzah Johari, Engineering Education Department, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

Education Department, Purdue University Syafiah Johari is currently a senior in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. She did research under supervision of Dr. Monica Cox (Associate Professor) and Nikitha Sambamurthy (Graduate Stu- dent) in Engineering Education Department for the 11-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow- ship (SURF) program in summer 2014. Her research interests include heat and mass transfer, energy and environment. She was the recipient of Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Award of Purdue University in 2013 in recognition of her outstanding achievement in academic and co-curricular activities and Best Engineering Design Award for the excellent class design project in spring 2013

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A. J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Valorie Troesch, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Jonathan T Riehl, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger P.E., Michigan Technological University; Mary A. Fraley, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Ethics

whether we could have our students investigatethe world of ethical engineering practice by asking the phenomenological question: “What is it tobe an ethical engineer?”Phenomenology as a pedagogical method for engineering ethics education is not entirely untriedor unreported. Porra, a professor at the Helsinki University of Technology in Finland, describeda phenomenological approach to ethics in design engineering at the 2004 InternationalConference on Engineering Education and Research. He introduced phenomenological methodsin an existing course to help reveal to students the values, forces, interests, and mechanisms insociety that pose ethical questions for design engineers.9 Broome described an impromptuactivity he tried in an ethics workshop

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

sustainability, but also an increased demand for engineersand technicians knowledgeable and experienced in these areas. This requires the development ofinnovative curricula, new courses and new laboratories to educate students to work in these fastchanging industries. Engineering education moves into the twenty first century charged with anenvironmental agenda to respond to new economic realities. Enabling students to practice self-directed learning, to find solutions to design problems that are sustainable and to recognize thatthey are part of a global community are just a few of our educational goals. On the other hand,the renewable energy and sustainability are highly interdisciplinary, crossing over between anumbers of research areas, having strong

Collection

2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ellyn A. Lester; Linda M. Thomas

to address soft skills such as leadership,negotiation, and empathy. In the Construction Management program housed in the School ofEngineering at our institution, a pilot course titled Strategic Responses to Cyclical Environmentsis being offered. Students’ careers and their ability to make an impact in firms will be enhancedby leveraging their increased understanding of competitive advantage, positioning, and strategicplanning via this course.In response to the boom and bust cycle typical of the Architecture / Engineering / Construction(AEC) industry, students are learning to gather and process ambiguous information while forgingmeaningful plans for the future. Intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial initiative, tough analyticalthinking

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Victoria Bernal, Kennesaw State University, Marietta; Jeffrey Chastine, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Manhattan-based mobile media development company developing augmented reality systems. He has also designed and implemented numerous mixed-reality systems for a variety of platforms and clients, including the British pop phenomenon, Duran Duran, and is currently developing augmented reality games for mobile platforms. Academically, he is an active researcher with several ACM and IEEE publications in virtual and augmented reality. As a graduate student in the Graph- ics, Visualization, and Usability (GVU) Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology, he contributed to early research in the nascent field of self-harmonizing karaoke software. He currently serves as a Profes- sor in Computer Game Design and Development

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Topics in Computing and Information Technologies I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Erin Cole, Acute Systems, LLC; Walter E Thain, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

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Computing & Information Technology

interconnect networks. As MPLS has evolved it has replaced traditional widearea network (WAN) protocols such as Frame Relay and ATM1. MPLS can be used to provideLayer 3 VPNs, seamless Layer 2 interconnection, or advanced routing to optimize traffic paths.In order to understand the significance and details that make MPLS the protocol of choice formost service providers, it is best to examine it under operation.MPLS networks can be difficult to implement in academic labs. Cost, resource availability andknowledge are obstacles that often prohibit students from building networks to research and toinvestigate practical network scenarios. Simulators can be used to experiment with networkconcepts; however, they are no substitute for working with actual

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. A. Karim, Kennesaw State University

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Civil Engineering

that made a better work person. These projects greatly enhanced by capabilities as an employ for my company. Were they fun to work on? Yes and no. I did not enjoy the late nights of editing material and making sure things looked right, but it taught me so much about how to be an asset to my company. My hope for future students would be that when a company hires them, they would be seen as a vital asset that is needed in their company right out of college instead of being a brand new college graduate looking for a job. The best way we can make a name for SPSU is by producing students who are good at what they do. The best way to do that is to train them hard in college so they’ll be ready for the real world.” “Even