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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David W. Jackson, Boston College, Lasell College, and Waltham (MA) Public Schools; Helen Zhang, Boston College; Mike Barnett, Boston College

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. Mike Barnett, Boston College c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Integrating Computational Thinking, Engineering Design, and Environmental Science through Smart GreenhousesComputational thinking (CT), or “solving problems, designing systems, and understandinghuman behavior, by drawing on the concepts fundamental to computer science” [1, p. 33], isnow recognized as a foundational competency for K-12 learners, to address a variety ofeconomic, social, literacy, civic, technological, educational, and personal needs [1–3]. CT ineducation, however, remains scarce in schools, in particular, in K-8 classrooms for multiplereasons. For instance, the field of CT education has not reached

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; A.M. Aramati Casper, Colorado State University; Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Christina Paguyo, University of Denver; Jody Paul, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Ronald R. DeLyser, University of Denver

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in terms of four key assets that students with inclusiveprofessional identities will possess: (a) the necessary technical knowledge, skills, and abilities towork in their chosen field, (b) an appreciation for how all kinds of diversity strengthenengineering and computer science as disciplines, (c) knowledge of how to act in inclusive waysand create inclusive environments within their fields and (d) preparation to consider a diversepopulation of users when designing. Of note, the project espouses a broad definition of diversity[1], which includes diversity in terms of problem-solving approaches, personalities, anddemographic characteristics as well as cognitive, social, and personal characteristics. Whilerecognizing the need for a broad

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Lai, Carnegie Mellon University; Elaine Soohoo, Carnegie Mellon University; Diane L. Nelson, Carnegie Mellon University; Conrad M. Zapanta, Carnegie Mellon University

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designing a medical device and its pathway to market.Students learned engineering design principles, hands on skills, and built a medical deviceprototype in a course-long project. Teams with common interests but varied technical skillsetswere deliberately created to encourage discussion and collaboration. The course also includedfield trips and guest lecturers to demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of BME, as well asmultiple oral presentations. At the beginning and end of this initial course offering, evaluationswere completed to gauge the course’s effectiveness in teaching students about BME. Theseresults demonstrate successful approaches and provide feedback for improving futureintroductory summer high school BME courses.1. IntroductionThe

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Dekwuan Stokes, University of Pittsburgh; Ryan M. Brody, University of Pittsburgh; Adam Emes, University of Pittsburgh; Alexander Williams, University of Pittsburgh

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smart home technology. I. BACKGROUND The goal of NILM [1] algorithms is to identify when a load in a residence turns on or off (henceforth called an"event") only by measuring the power consumed by the residence as a whole. In the case of many commercialproducts, such as Sense [2] and Neurio [3], this is achieved by first measuring the voltage and current through the 220V line of an average residential fuse box using a spare 220 V breaker to measure the voltage and a clamp-type currentsensor. This data then is processed using event detection [4] and artificial intelligence [5] algorithm to determine whatloads are consuming power and when they are. Rather than developing a truly new NILM

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeleine Jennings, Arizona State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University

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retained by ECI. Further investigation of these trends is scheduled uponcompletion of data acquisition.IntroductionIt is commonplace for universities that offer engineering degrees to feature some sort ofintroduction to engineering course. These courses serve the purpose of providing students theopportunity to integrate into their program, as well as into the university. Astin’s involvementmodel, Tinto’s academic and social integration model, and Swail’s geometric model suggest thatproviding students the opportunity to experience and integrate well into all aspects of college lifewill increase their chances of being retained not only in their field of study, but in their school, aswell [1-6].Texas State University features growing Engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kelly J. Cross, University of Nevada, Reno

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philosophy focuses on student centered approaches such as culturally relevant pedagogy. Dr. Cross’ complimentary professional activities promote inclusive excellence through collaboration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Student Perceptions of Engineering Stress CultureIntroductionStress is a particularly salient feature for engineering students who report high levels of stress[1, 2]. However, the association of stress as part of engineering culture and the implications forengineering programs has not been fully explored in the literature. Studies on engineering culturedescribe a particularly bleak outlook, with the rigor and selectivity of engineering programsperpetuating a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Juan M. Caicedo, University of South Carolina; Robert Petrulis, EPRE Consulting LLC

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graduate education. More information about Dr. Caicedo’s research can be found online at http://sdii.ce.sc.eduDr. Robert Petrulis, EPRE Consulting LLC Dr. Petrulis is an independent consultant specializing in education-related project evaluation and research. He is based in Columbia, South Carolina. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Development and Implementation of an NSF REU Site with Integrated Academia-Industry Research Experience Zhaoshuo Jiang1*, Juan Caicedo2, Robert Petrulis3 1 San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA 94132 2 University of South Carolina

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Engineering Ethics Division - WIP Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; William M. Marcy P.E., Texas Tech University; Lakshmojee Koduru; John Richard Schumacher, Texas Tech University ; Micah Iserman, Texas Tech University

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, environmental, and societal contexts https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering- programs-2019-2020/#GC3.Through these ABET criteria, engineering education is clearly tasked with addressing the broadimplications of engineering practice. This is often achieved through the discussion ofengineering case studies [1] [2], including classic conflict problems like that portrayed in thevideo “Gilbane Gold,” which was produced by the National Society of Professional Engineers(NSPE). Instilling ethical thinking into engineering students is also achieved through aconsideration of the types of cases they are likely to encounter in professional practice.Discussion among students and making judgments are

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aschalew Kassu, Alabama A&M University; Anup Sharma, Alabama A&M University

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, there are thirty scholarship recipientsmajoring in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Construction, Computer Science, CivilEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. As the students are recruitedfrom all STEM discipline, the project activities are not associated with any of the coursecurricula. However, being part of the prototype project activities has its own positivecontribution on the students’ social and technical skills in providing the students with theopportunities to adopt Blooms Taxonomy [1] in applying innovative thinking and brainstormingsessions to evaluate the idea analyze alternative approaches and designs. The project also createda collaborative working environment, where the teams meet periodically

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Eleonora Emma Delgado, University of South Florida; Nicholas Abate, University of South Florida

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Engineers. In his fi- nal year of academia, Nicholas worked with Professor Kaw as an undergraduate research and learning assistant for a numerical methods course to study the effectiveness of flipped classrooms with adaptive learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Integrating adaptive learning lessons in a flipped STEM course: development, outcomes, and data analyticsIntroductionThe flipped classroom is currently a popular pedagogy [1] as it is believed to improve studentengagement, create self-regulation of learning, and establish habits for life-long learning [2]. Inaddition, the increased amount of in-class active learning created by the implementation of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; Isabel S. Bradburn, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Kai Jun Chew, Virginia Tech; Timothy Kinoshita, Virginia Tech; Stacey L. Vaziri, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Lin Tan

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postsecondary enrollment in college (and by default engineering) including: 1) proximity to post-secondary schooling, 2) parent and family background (typical work in the area), 3) tuition support programs, 4) funding or program availability at the high school, and 5) the role of counselors and teachers. Although common in name, these factors are generally experienced differently at the different schools with a few similarities. Our project demonstrates that it is imperative to address issues of broadening participation froma systemic perspective in consultation with state-level partners in the Department of Education.We offer ideas for engaging school districts as well as state agency partners that should be ofinterest to

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Faculty Development Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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recognized as a key factor in the developmentof a positive college culture and a productive teaching and learning environment [1]. However, theindependent nature of faculty work as well as the segmented institutional structure has led to theprevalence of academic silos. In addition, with the changing landscape and budgets of institutionsof higher education, adjunct faculty who are hired through temporary contracts are playing anincreasingly important role in undergraduate education. In the College of Engineering, ComputerScience, and Technology (ECST) at Cal State LA, more than 50% of courses are taught by adjunctfaculty, many of whom are current or former working professionals. Clearly the work experienceand expertise of the adjunct faculty is a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacey E. Kulesza, Kansas State University; Jia G. Liang, Kansas State University; Eric J. Fitzsimmons, Kansas State University; Jeff Zacharakis, Kansas State University; Jeffrey Chase Hood M.A., Kansas State University

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ResponsibilityIntroductionThis research aims to address the global initiative to increase diversity in the engineering workforce [1]. The U.S. military Veteran student population was identified as one of the most diversestudent groups in engineering; however, discontinue and dismissal rates of Veteran students inengineering were significantly higher than traditional engineering students in the U.S. [2]. TheseVeteran students hold identifiable traits that differ from traditional engineering students who areunder the age of 24 and financially dependent on their parents [3]. While a significant effort byinstitutions across the country have been made in engineering student retention, many of theseefforts have focused on traditional students. This research seeks to fill

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Jessi L. Smith, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

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, increase persistence rates both within degree programsand into the workforce. The initial study on student beliefs and endorsements wascompleted in 2017 and the video production intervention was piloted in 2018. At the time ofthe 2019 ASEE annual conference, the data analysis on the intervention will be completeand will be presented at the poster session.2. Background Goal-Congruity Theory (GCT) states that people are more likely to pursue a career thataffords the values they endorse (Diekman, 2010). From the perspective of a student, thereare two places that values are important: 1) what values does a student personally holddear? and 2) what opportunities does a student believe a given career provides for? Whenthese two types of values are

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Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carrie A. Obenland, Rice Office of STEM Engagement; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University

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, full implementation, program administration, andfuture plans.Introduction For the past few decades, there have been numerous calls to improve education in theUnited States from cradle to career. Of particular importance is the demand for better STEM(science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational programs at all levels. Whilenumerous programs have been implemented across the country to address STEM education,there is still much more to be done in order to meet the STEM workforce growth, to close theperformance gap for underrepresented minorities, and the rectify the lack of quality STEMteachers [1]. The growth of science and engineering employment opportunities is predicted tooutpace the growth of jobs in general [2], thus

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Instrumentation Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gholam Ali Shaykhian, Florida Institute of Technology; Jinan Ziade; Mohd Abdelgadir Khairi, Najran University

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, improve communications, and increasetolerance for ambiguity. Researchers have revealed the benefits of engaging educators andprofessionals in innovative strategies to increase cultural awareness and competency skills [1].Numerous studies contain evidence that organizations with effective understanding of differentbusiness cultures in different countries have the capacity to transform business practices. Thechanges lead to distinctive commercial practices as demonstrated by the broad internationalpresence of Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and McDonalds corporations [9][25][43][49]. Businessleaders lacking cultural understanding are less likely to survive as indicated by the failure ofWalmart expansion in Germany [35]. This paper discusses American role in

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alberto Esquinca, San Diego State University; Lidia Herrera-Rocha, University of Texas at El Paso

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. Her experiences as a student and educator contributed to her support of learning settings where students’ diverse backgrounds are valued and included in the curriculum. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in Literacy/Biliteracy at the University of Texas at El Paso engaging in research on students’ experiences in bilingual programs from their own voices and perspectives. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Latinx Persistence in and Beyond the Degree: Intersections of Gender and Ethnicity Hispanic-serving institutions [HSIs], which enroll almost half of Hispanic studentsattending college [1], HSIs represent less than 6% of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremi S. London, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford P.E., Virginia Tech; Crystal M. Pee, Virginia Tech; Teirra K. Holloman, Virginia Tech; Chanee Hawkins Ash, Virginia Tech

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participation of African Americans in engineering and computer science that isinformed by existing literature and subject matter experts. To address this purpose, our three-phase project includes: (1) a series of systematic reviews of the literature on barriers to participation andproposed solutions for each juncture of the education-to-workforce pathway; (2) interviews with subject-matter experts to discuss their professional experiencesregarding broadening the participation of African Americans, and what can be done to gainmomentum in this regard; and 1 (3) a Delphi study to reach consensus on the key issues, gaps in our understanding

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Manufacturing Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Shelly Tornquist, Texas A&M University

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. Figure 1 shows the demographics of selected independent school districts (ISD) inTexas. The ISDs of Bryan, Navasota, Brenham, and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) have abouttwo times more African American or Hispanic students than the average ISD in Texas. Thenumber of students from low-income families is also 20-50% more than the state average. Thedropout rates at Bryan and Aldine ISDs are also particularly alarming (Figures 1-2).School programs with hands-on and manufacturing focuses – as compared to academicmathematics or pure science-- would be attractive to students since they can relate the training toeveryday examples, potential employment, and even advanced careers. Some middle/highschools, however, limit the growth of their technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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diversifying pathways to and throughengineering programs.Project GoalsResearch on student veterans in engineering (SVEs) has been increasing. Military veterans holdpromise for expanding and diversifying the engineering workforce [1]. Given their diversebackgrounds, their increasing numbers, and the growing national demand for engineeringprofessionals, it is important to study the conditions under which student veterans pursueengineering education and the factors that support their success. Increasing the participation ofveterans in engineering offers the possibility of enhancing engineering’s diversity in manyneeded dimensions since, compared to civilian students, veterans are more likely to be older,first-generation college students, disabled

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Ann Maloney, Texas Tech University; Weilong Cong, Texas Tech University; Meng Zhang, Kansas State University; Bingbing Li, California State University, Northridge

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, 2019 Assessing the Results of an Additive Manufacturing Course at Three Large Universities on Undergraduates and High School StudentsWIP: Implementation and Assessment of ProjectBackground:Additive manufacturing (AM) is prevalent in academic, industrial, and layperson use for thedesign and creation of objects via joining materials together in a layer upon layer fashion [1-5].While it is not a new technology, its recent increase in popularity in likely due to the shift fromrapid prototyping to processes that now use ceramics, metal, composites, and polymers tomanufacture a wide variety of durable and fully functional products in varying quantities [6-8]. Itis a multi-billion dollar industry, with sales predicted to reach $10.8 billion

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Transfer and Transitions

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Said Fariabi, San Antonio College; Simona Dana Dimitriu, Northside ISD; Lisa Marie Baker, Northside ISD

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need baccalaureate degrees. Every government agency and manyprivate industry sources are predicting a significant increase of demand for qualified Americanscientists, engineers, and technicians, (STEM) professionals [1], so it is important to explore allavailable resources to not only attract and retain students, but to properly prepare them tosucceed in these fields. The reason why this is becoming a real problem is because globalcompetition in education is becoming stronger and stronger every year.The National Science Foundation in a 2015 Survey of Graduate Students and Post-doctorates inscience and engineering found that from 2008 to 2013, STEM graduate students in the U.S. whowere U.S. citizens or permanent residents rose by 3.1%. Of these

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Sarah Hodges, University of Kentucky; Alejandro Gerardo Villasante-Tezanos, University of Kentucky; Robert Theakston MS

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-Tezanos is Data Management Specialist Sr. for the department of Statistics at the University of Kentucky. He completed his Ms in Statistics in 2015 and he is finishing his Phd focusing in high dimensional multivariate analysis.Mr. Robert Theakston MS c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Broadening participation in engineering through a research center-based mentoring program (Research)1. Background1.1. The entrenched nature of minority underrepresentation in higher education and engineeringIn spite of affirmative action efforts spanning several decades, African Americans and Hispanicsare more underrepresented at American top colleges and flagship universities than they

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A Technology Potpourri I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Crichigno, University of South Carolina; Sadia Ahmed, Northern New Mexico College; John H. Gerdes, University of South Carolina; Robert G. Brookshire, University of South Carolina

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, information technology, hands-on learning, virtual laboratories.1. IntroductionThis paper presents the implementation of a cybersecurity project that includes hands-on, virtual-lab-based coursework in cybersecurity aligned with workforce needs, internship opportunities, andcapstone experiences. The initiatives are implemented at the University of South Carolina (USC)–the leading institution– and Northern New Mexico College (NNMC). These universities arelocated in key strategic locations near national laboratories and private and public industries, whichhave pressing needs for professionals with hands-on cybersecurity skills.The proposed coursework consists of two core courses, one internship course, and one capstonecourse. Core courses are enriched

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Engaging Community through STEM partnerships

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathalia Ospina-Uribe, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus ; Pamela Cristina Silva Díaz; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Approximation: The Truth about Finite Element Analysis. He is active in the Mechanics Division. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Engagement in Practice: Building Effective Community Resilience through Active ParticipationKeywords: Community Resilience, Participatory Design, Climate Change, Vulnerability,Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Creative Capacity Building (CCB), AppropriateTechnology, Local Innovation1. IntroductionAfter a “catastrophe” or “disaster” – defined as “a potentially traumatic event that is collectivelyexperienced, has an acute onset, and is time delimited, … attributed to natural, technological, orhuman causes” [1] – the concept of Resilience is useful to

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Skills Development

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; David A. Delaine, Universidade de São Paulo; Darryl N Williams, Tufts University; Rovani Sigamoney, UNESCO

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this field grapples first-hand with how to effectively address many globalchallenges. Unfortunately, STEM fields, engineering, in particular suffer from a lack of diversitydue to gendered, ethno-racial, and cultural biases, often implicit, that circumvent the fullinclusion of members from underrepresented groups [1]. This lack of diversity threatens toimpede engineering’s ability to tackle these pressing societal challenges. As such, the field ofengineering is at a critical crossroads, at which it is imperative that thought-leaders from multiplenations across academia, industry, and the government, come together to build a globalinfrastructure that increases diversity and inclusion in engineering education.This paper describes one such

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Outreach

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Julia Ziyatdinova; Artem Bezrukov; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Petr Osipov

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multiculturalenvironment, it was used as the reference group.A similar demographics was demonstrated by GVOTM 2014: Russian entrepreneurs plustheir colleagues from America, Europe and Australia. Comparison of these groups is ofspecial interest as both of them represent multinational and multicultural communities ofbusiness professionals. The results of these studies were compared to the results of surveyswith engineering students from the U.S., Germany and Poland and students who participatedin international capstone project.Table 1 summarizes the survey demographics. The total number of the survey participants is315 with non-uniform distribution among different groups. The academic level of theparticipants is mostly undergraduate, followed by Masters and

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Skills Development

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Saud A Ghani, Qatar University

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ElBialy, Waled Mukahal, Saud GhaniIntroductionEngineering is a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) offering toyoung students the equipment, skills and knowledge to evaluate evidence, make sense ofinformation and solve problems [1]. Therefore the ability to solve problems creatively has beenidentified as one of the imperative competencies for graduating students. The need to engagemore female students to study STEM subjects is a worldwide concern and was also highlightedby US President Barak Obama [2]. By providing knowledge platforms, regardless genderdifferentiations, helps scientific society to broadness its achievements and consequently improvethe industry outcomes. Gender discriminations in educational and

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Skills Development

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute; Mary Ragnhild Hilja Hatakka, Petroleum Institute

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Multiple Thinking through the Engineering Design ProcessAbstractThe impact of the quality of engineering students’ education on the industry of a country cannotbe underestimated. While there are numerous studies on the types of qualities that graduateengineers should have, the extent to which undergraduate engineering students choose to acquirethese qualities or skills depends greatly on the type of epistemic beliefs that they have. Thepurpose of the current study was to investigate the epistemic beliefs of first year engineeringstudents. It is the first part of a study aiming to establish both the general epistemic beliefs [1] ofengineering students, as well as if and how these beliefs relate to students’ Engineering Habits ofMind [2]. The

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Study Abroad Programs

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Monica Gray P.E., Lincoln University; Constance Loretta Lundy

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c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Implementing and Integrating International Research into the Engineering Curriculum at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania and the University of the West Indies, TrinidadIntroductionEducating engineers to meet the needs of today’s global economy and diverse workforceinvolves preparing culturally competent individuals as well as providing increased access tomembers of under-represented, under-prepared and minority groups (UUMs). Minorities andFemales constitute about 4% and 15% of the engineering workforce while accounting for over13% and 50% of the general U.S. population respectively.1 This status quo is maintained bydisproportionately high attrition rates from