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ERM Technical Session 7: Learning and Research in Makerspaces

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy Roldan, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

ASEE Literature on the Maker Movement,” presented at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2018, vol. 2018.[9] V. Wilczynski, A. Wigner, M. Lande, and S. Jordan, “The Value of Higher Education Academic Makerspaces for Accreditation and Beyond,” Plan. High. Educ., vol. 46, no. 1, pp. 32–40, 2017.[10] L. Martin, “The promise of the maker movement for education,” J. Pre-Coll. Eng. Educ. Res. J-PEER, vol. 5, no. 1, p. 4, 2015.[11] J. Oplinger, M. Lande, S. Jordan, and L. Camarena, “Making Leaders: Leadership Characteristics of Makers and Engineers in the Maker Community.,” Am. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 65–82, 2016.[12] S. Vossoughi, M. Escudé, F. Kong, and P. Hooper, “Tinkering, learning

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Work-In-Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel D. Anastasio, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Elizabeth R. Morehouse, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

as Proficient and understand individuals’ differences.Information Compiled from Career Readiness for the New College Graduate: A Definition and Competencies, the NACE Job Outlook2019, and Are College Graduates “Career Ready?”.In order to introduce a group of chemical engineering students at Rose-Hulman Institute ofTechnology to the concept of career readiness and develop their ability to sell themselves ascareer ready, an interactive activity was created for a senior-level seminar course. The purpose ofthis paper is to describe the activity and its initial outcome. Later studies are planned to assess itseffectiveness at increasing students’ awareness of and ability to express the NACEcompetencies.The learning outcomes

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Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

the main focus of MANE 201. The covered topics and schedule is asbelow Table 2. A final prototype is illustrated in Figure 1 (b). Table 2 Topics and Schedule in MANE 201 Week Topic HW ASSIGNMENT 1 Introduction and safety training 2 Digital design of pump HW1 3 Generate bill of materials (BOM) and process planning HW2 4 3D print of impellers 5 Fabricate pump body using saw and mill Lab assignment 1 6 Fabricate face plate using saw and mill

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Liberal Education Division Technical Session 11

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alison Wood , Olin College of Engineering; Selin Arslan, Lawrence Technological University; Jason Barrett, Lawrence Technological University; Sarah Aileen Brownell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Andrew Mark Herbert, Rochester Institute of Technology; Matthew Marshall, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Karen Kashmanian Oates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David Spanagel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; James J. Winebrake, Rochester Institute of Technology; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

serves or has served on several National Academies of Science committees, the New York State Energy Planning Board, and other professional boards related to energy and environmental technology and policy. In 2010 Dr. Winebrake was awarded the RIT Trustees Scholar Award in recognition of his scholarly contributions in the energy and environmental fields. He has also received numerous other research and teaching awards during his career, including the Madison Scholar Award and the Outstanding Teacher Award while serving as a faculty member at James Madison University in Virginia. Dr. Winebrake received his PhD in Energy Management and Policy from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA). He also holds a B.S

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ERM Technical Session 18: Student Learning and Problem Solving

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Assad Iqbal, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

taskdeveloped.Self-Regulation in Action (SRA) also known as Strategic Action, is at the heart of models ofself-regulated learning (SRL). SRA is comprised of iterative and recursive cycles of interpretingrequirements, planning (e.g., resources, time, strategies), implementing cognitive processes,monitoring progress, evaluating progress against internal and external standards, and continuallyrefining approaches so as to better achieve goals (see Figure 1) [26], [27]. Numerous studieshave found that enhancement of SR abilities strengthens learning skills [28]-[36] and improvesacademic success [37]-[41].From a metacognitive perspective, research describes SR as relying on both students’ knowledgeand beliefs about themselves and tasks (i.e., metacognitive

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 2: The Study of Identity in Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline Bolton, Bucknell University; Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

from an academic failure or if they left part of the survey failure.” blank. Initial analysis shows that these five categories do not appear to influence each other greatly.In later work, we plan on comparing each category with the three identity categories, as well asstudy existent relationships in the literature between these five categories and motivation. More prominently, we did find a connection between identity in terms of race/ethnicity andgrit/determination. This connection also correlated with which section of the course studentswere in. In the earlier section of the class, the majority of students identified as White orCaucasian, while the second section included a higher

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2019 CIEC

Authors

Raymond Floyd

to have aparticular program accredited. According to ABET accreditation Criteria 3 – Student Outcomes(2), the student must demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral and graphical communicationin both technical and non-technical environments as one requirement for accreditation for STEMappropriate programs (p 3). Even with that requirement, college degree programs continue toproduce STEM-oriented graduates who cannot write simple technical reports or other technicallyoriented documentation, such as system requirements, system specifications, development plans,test plans, test results, or even simple trip reports. Why does this shortcoming persist given theemphasis placed on it by the accreditation criteria, and why does the problem

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2019 CIEC

Authors

Joseph Sanson

, volume measurements and3D Modeling. The purpose of this technical paper is to provide an overview of UAVs, adescription of the applications on how drones are being utilized in the construction industry, thecollaboration of a local contractors current and future drone utilization, and how the Civil andConstruction Engineering Technology program at Youngstown State University plans tointegrate drone use into the current curriculum.The implementation of drones into surveying and construction management courses will benecessary for the success of future graduates in the industry.History of drones:The use of drones dates back to 1849 when the Austrian Empire utilized unmanned hot airballoons to drop bombs on Venice in the first Italian War of

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Tony McClary; Jacqueline A. Zeiber; Patricia Sullivan; Steven Stochaj

, C.L., Agogino, A.m., Eris, O., Frey, D.D., Leifer,design challenge and students’ self-efficacy are planned for L.J. “Engineering Design Thinking, Teaching, andthe next few years as a part of the NM PREP Academy Learning.” Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), p.curriculum. Additional components that will be examined 103-120. (2005).in future programs will include data collection regarding [7] Brereton, M., The Role of Hardware in Learninggrit and mindset of the students and changes therein

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel; Amir Karimi

instructors have lenientcourses. The failure rate is computed as the fraction of grading policies, hence higher student grades correlate withstudents who enroll in the class and then either withdraw higher teacher evaluations [6, 7]. The idea of measuring(W) or earn a D or F final grade. These students need to actual student learning in a course is not new, it is justretake the class in order to progress in the program. When expensive and elusive. The authors have looked atthe course failure rate exceeds 20%, then instructors are correlation of two semester thermodynamics course to seerequired to develop and submit plans to reduce the failure if one can identify instructor for the first course betterrate. The plans

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Matt Leonard; Joseph Morgan; Jeremy P. Coffelt

to perform several Alexis Crandall, both seniors, led the embedded softwareengineering tasks during the build process. The paper will and electronics development efforts, while Mr. Vincealso include the lessons learned from initial design through Rodriguez, now an applications engineer with Texasits transfer to the private sector for commercialization and Instruments, developed the Android and iPhone apps thatfuture plans. allow a user to control the robot via a Bluetooth or 802.11 wireless connection.1. Introduction (What is DSTR) DSTR was designed so that it

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

John Etringer; Stephen OÍBrien; Austin Updegraff; Timothy Langerhans; Andrew Nadjari; Chan Kim; Aaron Hill; Michael Campbell

completely disregard the of forty lessons at fifty-five minutes apiece and constitutesdesigns and methods of previous teams, but the reliance on the integrative experience for students. During each classtheir decision-making process was more heavily scrutinized meeting, the team members are seated at a rectangularwith the current multidisciplinary team. Our research is not meeting table in the team’s advisor’s office. During thesolely limited to competitive performance. We also initial lessons, the team and advisor created a syllabus byanalyzed the decision-making process of this year’s team in backwards planning from the competition in April 2018.comparison to previous years. While data on decision

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2019 PPC

Authors

Lewis Burke

other constituencies – Engaging the Administration and federal agency officials to inform future programs and create new opportunities – Elevating the role of ASEE within the Washington, DC-based scientific, STEM, and higher education advocacy communities and ensuring community advocacy reflects ASEE priorities• 2018 Efforts and Successes – Increased funding for the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense basic research – Engagement in federal STEM education strategic plan – Outreach and awareness of engineering technology – Enhancing Department of Defense workforce and industry collaboration – Ensuring engineering is included in federal K-12 education investmentsASEE/EDC Congressional Priorities• Advocate for

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Gusmao Brissi, Purdue University; Luciana Debs, Purdue University; Mariana Watanabe, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Directive introduced the obligation for nearly zero energy buildings(nZEB) and stated that “Member States shall ensure that (a) by 31 December 2020, all newbuildings are nearly zero-energy buildings; and (b) after 31 December 2018, new buildingsoccupied and owned by public authorities are nearly zero-energy buildings” [6, p. 153/21]. In theUnited States, the Department of Energy (DOE) has established guidelines for homesparticipating in the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program [7]. In addition, the U.S.government has mandated “that all new construction of Federal buildings greater than 5,000gross square feet that enters the planning process is designed to achieve energy net-zero and,where feasible, water or waste net-zero by fiscal year 2030.” [8, p

Conference Session

PCEE Resource Exchange

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colin Dixon, Concord Consortium; Corey T. Schimpf, The Concord Consoritum; Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium

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Pre-College Engineering Education

projects powered and controlledby microcontrollers. The DIY microcontroller is one component of teaching creative engineering withPaper Mech to make and control paper-based machines using accessible computationally-enabledpapercrafts. This design approach emphasizes the use of familiar materials, transparency, low-cost, andrelatively light ecological footprint to support creativity and problem-solving. Students engaged in PaperMech projects experience a cycle of design from planning, sketching, prototyping, testing,troubleshooting, and communicating projects with others.To be able to control the paper machines, microcontrollers are used with servomotors, sensors andswitches. The paper-based microcontroller can be assembled using a very low-cost

Conference Session

Making an Impact: Building Support with Data and Design

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoju "Julie" Chen, Carnegie Mellon University; Jessica Benner, Carnegie Mellon University; Sarah Young, Carnegie Mellon University; Matthew R. Marsteller, Carnegie Mellon University

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Engineering Libraries

issues. The researchers who deal with somewhat smaller datasets do not considerdata management a big issue; some researchers believe they do not have any data managementproblem at all. Others who only use third party data associate data management more with dataprocessing, such as how to more efficiently manipulate data.Several researchers rely on their students to manage data for ongoing projects. Some mentionedthat they had problems because of this practice. For example, one researcher said: “Students’ datamanagement plan is “ad hoc”, such as they don’t document their codes.” and another researchermentioned: “We’ve actually had two graduate student laptop failures that have caused someproblems.”Some interviewees mention that they have a lab

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Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University; Brittany Newell, Purdue University; Erika Dawn Bonnett, Virginia Tech; Jorge Andres Leon-Quiroga, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #25583Making Connections Between Applications and Theory Through Energy inFluid PowerDr. Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University Biography Dr. Jose Garcia has been involved in several local and statewide recruitment events, where he was able to develop short workshops in fluid power and STEM. He is also working on the development of a new generation of hydraulic components and systems that can operate using environmentally friendlier fluids. Dr. Garcia has plans to actively continue the development of practical teaching tools that bring industry applications to the classroom.Dr. Brittany Newell, Purdue University

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lightning Talks

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University; Marcus Herrmann, Arizona State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Rong Pan, Arizona State University; Ram M. Pendyala, Arizona State University; Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

Protocol1. Congratulations on your promotion. Now that you have been promoted, what are your goals/plans from here?2. What do you think you need to do to achieve your goals?3. What is your timeline/plan for achieving goals?4. Where do you go for mentorship/advice? Also, what kind of advice/guidance do you typically seek?5. What do you perceive are the biggest challenges or barriers to reaching your goals?6. Do you have any suggestions for what FSE might provide as mentoring resources for recently promoted faculty?

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Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kleio Avrithi P.E., Mercer University

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

4 Integration of society and technology 2, 4 Overview of engineering disciplines 4 Field trips providing exposure to the impact of 2, 4 technology on society Ethical and professional behavior 4 History of technology 7 Course Topic ABET Criterion 3 Student Outcomes Engineering project planning and management 7 Computer aided design (CAD) 7 Prototyping methods

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak Jr., Hope College; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin; Carl O. Hilgarth, Shawnee State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

to meet the objective. It was subsequentlycalled a multiple strategy examination.The coursework focused on two abilities for measurement by the examination. The first was theability to carry out an experimental study. The second was to demonstrate ability in the planning,implementation, and evaluation of a project. Coursework included conducting experimentalstudies as well as project planning. Activities covered several weeks.The engineering examination was then taken after completing some of the coursework. Thescales used to evaluate students’ examinations are shown in Appendix 4 parts A and B.Originally all the questions were criterion referenced, that is they required either a ‘Yes’ or a‘No’ for an answer. Subsequently, they were reduced

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadi Kazemiroodsari, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Phillip Curtsmith, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Nikolai Vaycheslav Gabardi; Anuja Kamat, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Kamren S. Donovan

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

class. The students mentioned that they understoodthe effect of end-fixity on buckling capacity of a member better after seeing the demonstrationand wished that they had the opportunity to use this set-up in the sophomore year. Authors are planning to use the frame in a Statics II course to demonstrate the concept ofbuckling at the end of Spring 2019 semester and have plans to possibly use it in the Introductionto Engineering course in Fall 2019. Figure 9 shows the application of load frame for first year students in Spring 2019. Figure 9: Demonstration of the concept of buckling for first year classConclusion and Future Work: The design and construction of this frame was a successful project, which was

Conference Session

Designing Opportunities for Youth Engagement in STEM

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Matias Gonzalez Chamorro, Proyecto Arapy; Gustavo Ramón Samaniego Balbuena, Colegio Inmaculada Concepción; Jorge H. Kurita, Universidad Nacional de Asuncion

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

Nacional de Asuncion. He is currently work-ing as the director of the Planning Directorate of the Paraguayan Space Agency. For his contributionsto the Paraguayan society education in the field of science and engineering, he was acknowledged as the”Exceptional Protagonist of 2017” by the Ultimahora News, a major newspaper in Paraguay. In the sameyear, he was distinguished with the ”Outstanding Citizen Award,” granted by the city council of the Cityof Asuncion. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Engagement in Practice: Final design projects on high altitude balloon payload, integrated with low cost open source hardware, a tool for STEM education in rural Paraguay, a case study

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2 - Design & Manufacturing Topics

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kata Dosa, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Design Graphics

programs after-school programs, and comprehensive school reform initiatives. Across these evaluations, she has used a variety of evaluation methods, ranging from a multi-level evalua- tion plan designed to assess program impact to methods such as program monitoring designed to facilitate program improvement. She received her Ph.D. in Research, Measurement and Statistics from the Depart- ment of Education Policy at Georgia State University (GSU).Dr. Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology Sunni Newton is currently a Research Associate II at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). Her research focuses on assessing the

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First-Year Programs: Professional Skill Development

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

María del Carmen Garcia-Higuera, Universidad Panamericana; Rocio Chavez-Telleria, Universidad Panamericana; Armando Alemán-Juárez, Universidad Panamericana ; Isabel Joaquina Niembro García P.E., Universidad Panamericana

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First-Year Programs

administration and human resource development from Texas A&M University. Her research interests include underrepresented populations in higher education, cultural practices and teaching and their impact on education for Hispanic students, women and minorities in engineering.Miss Rocio Chavez-Telleria, Universidad Panamericana Special Projects and Planning Specialist at the Center for Innovation in Education at Universidad Panamer- icana. Responsible for enhancing teaching talent and innovation among faculty through advisory for in- novation projects design and implementation at different levels: one-on-one with professors, academies, schools and campus. Education advisor for Qualitas of Life Foundation, a non-profit

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A. Chapman, University of San Diego; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; G. Bryan Cornwall PhD P.E., Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, University of San Diego

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Biomedical Engineering

approach to give students the opportunity to apply engineering principles at the smallestscales of BME (Bioinformatics), at the tissue level (Biomaterials Design and QuantitativeHuman Physiology), at the macroscale (Biomechanics) and, finally, to integrate principles fromall scales into the design of medical devices (Medical Devices) [4]. The objective of thiscurriculum is to provide students with a toolkit of important BME skills to make themcompetitive for industry careers as well as graduate school. An emphasis on design and project-based learning will help our students develop their communication skills, critical thinking, andtheir ability to work in teams. We plan to weave in issues of social responsibility and ethics intoour BME curriculum

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Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Tedstone, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

women in engineering. Her technical work and research focuses on sustainable chemical process design, computer aided design, mixed integer nonlinear programing, and multicriteria decision making. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Epistemic Beliefs of Chemical Engineering Faculty (Work in Progress)This paper is a work-in-progress for proposed research. The purpose of this paper is to introducethe engineering education community to the field of epistemic beliefs research and to seekfeedback concerning a planned research study.BackgroundEngineering education researchers frequently call for improving students’ critical thinking as aprimary skill to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

: personalization and codification,” Journal of Engineering Design, vol. 15, pp. 307-325, Jan. 2007.[3] S. R. Rosas and J. W. Ridings, “The use of concept mapping in measurement development and evaluation: Application and future directions,” Evaluation and Program Planning, vol. 60, pp. 265-276, Feb. 2017.[4] J. P. Donnelly, “A systematic review of concept mapping dissertations,” Evaluation and Program Planning, vol. 60, pp. 186-193, Feb. 2017.[5] G. J. Hwang, F. R. Kuo, N. S. Chen and H. J. Ho, “Effects of an integrated concept mapping and web-based problem-solving approach on students' learning achievements, perceptions and cognitive loads,” Computers & Education, vol. 71, pp. 77-86, Feb. 2014.[6] J. D

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia; Roger B. Hill, University of Georgia; Barbara Ann Crawford; Sidney A. Thompson, University of Georgia; AnnaMarie Conner; ChanMin Kim, Penn State University; David F. Jackson, University of Georgia

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

first design of a prototype CALC course where they used collectiveargumentation to learn how to code educational robotics. At the end of this course, the teachersdeveloped lesson plans that were implemented in grades 3, 4 and 5.This paper and conference presentation focuses on our research question, how do elementaryschool teachers use the CALC approach to support their students’ learning of coding,mathematics, and science content and practices? While this paper provides preliminary resultsof this work, an in-depth analysis should be available at the conference presentation.Framework of the CALC ApproachCollective argumentation [4] is the foundation for the CALC approach. As a learning strategyused in multiple fields of education, collective

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Faculty Development Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Jane Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

faculty engagement and to build an inclusive facultycommunity. In the College’s 2015-2020 strategic plan, a key strategic area is to “nurture acommunity of deeply engaged faculty and staff committed to enable student success throughquality curriculum, responsive teaching and active learning”. Launched in Summer 2015, theECST Teaching & Learning Academy was originally focused on professional development of newfaculty members, but quickly evolved to be a platform for open communication, socialization, andshared learning for faculty across all disciplines in the college. In the past three years, we haveseen the growth of participation of faculty, both tenured/tenure-track and adjunct faculty fromdifferent departments in the College. This rest of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Lux, Montana State University; Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Shannon D. Willoughby; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Barrett Frank

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

original instruments.Consequently, further research plans include a closer examination of these new measurements toexamine instrument validity and reliability. The mental rotation instrument was an adaptedversion of the Purdue Spatial Visualization Tests: Visualization of Rotations (PSVT:R) [17, 25].The 2D-to-3D transformation measurement was adapted from Ramful, Lowrie, and Logan’s [26]Spatial Reasoning Instrument. With the help of a spatial skills expert, those items from theSpatial Reasoning Instrument that specifically align with 2D-to-3D transformation skills wereselected. Those items were combined with several items from Lappen’s [27] SpatialVisualization Test. Data was analyzed using a paired-samples t-test. Given the small sample size(n=32