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Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Michael Keith Brewster, West Virginia University; Daniel Augusto Kestering, West Virginia University; Kelly Stewart

likelyare you to use this product (NEXT STEPS), quality and professionalism of the presentation(DELIVERY), and the overall impression of the pitch and product (OVERALL RATE).Table 1. Criteria used to evaluate each elevator pitch submitted Criteria Compelling Informative Next Steps Delivery Overall ImpressionResultsThe final ideas presented by students included products that represented a re-design of anexisting product as well as some brand-new ideas. Table 2 summarizes some of the ideaspresented by students in class.Table 2. Students’ ideas for product Examples of products proposed by students Water bottle with a heating and cooling mechanism Smart light bulb Socks with extra padding and extra stitching for longer duration Re-sealable

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Kathleen A Harper, Case Western Reserve University

with our sensors.) A TA records the order of finish.As the filtering phase is completed, students present their filtered samples to a TA who measuresthe turbidity of each in nephelometric turbidity units (NTUs). The two criteria are combined todetermine the best filter, using Equation 1, with the lowest score being the winner: 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 = 𝑁𝑇𝑈𝑠 ∗ (1 + 0.2 ∗ (𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑘 )) (1)Teams go through multiple design iterations in the time provided. Most tend to focus on effectivefiltration more than the speed, but there are some exceptions. A typical final design includeslayers of each available material, though students aiming for a fast filter tend to omit the cotton.Materials Science and

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Brian Scott Krongold, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Bagus Nugroho, The University of Melbourne

30 Work in Progress: A 3D-printed speaker and audio system project for teaching interdisciplinary engineering designIntroductionThis work-in-progress paper details an innovative and newly taught design project within thefirst-year course ENGR10006 Engineering Modelling & Design at The University of Melbourne.Through project-based learning (PBL), which has been widely embraced as an effective methodto better equip students for the real-world demands of the engineering industry [1], the course’sgoal is to develop students’ understanding of the modelling and design processes by taking themthrough the life cycle of a real-world engineering project, using a combination of lectures andintegrated hands-on workshop sessions

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Erin J. McCave, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Darren K Maczka, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

students. To incorporate more focus on well-being and student success, thecourse credits were increased to allow for more contact with these students and dedicated time inthe classroom for a focus on well-being, introduction to resources on campus, and academicsuccess interventions.This work, conducted with support from an internal student success grant, has just completed thefirst year of data collection. Our goals for this project are to (1) develop increased confidence(self-efficacy) in ability to achieve in math and physics concepts and (2) understand howmindfulness can impact these students’ mental, physical, and emotional well-being and beincorporated into the classroom. To assess the impact of incorporating well-being measures intothe

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Joseph B Herzog, University of Indianapolis; Joan Matutes, University of Indianapolis; Shelby Hacker; Stephen J Spicklemire, University of Indianapolis; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis

program.IntroductionThe average retention rate of first year students in engineering nationwide in 2014 was about80% [1]. Retention rates from Indiana universities reported by U.S. News & World reportrecords an average of 69.75% from 2017 to 2020 [2]. At the University of Indianapolis, the firstto second semester engineering retention rate in the 2021-2022 academic year was approximately64%. One theory for this low retention rate is the impact of COVID-19 on student performanceand community. The isolation necessary for COVID safety limited students forming connectionswith their peers and the broader campus community. To offset this, faculty designed a peermentoring program that would pair incoming students with upperclassmen who shared someinterests. The

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Darren K Maczka, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Erin J. McCave, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

thedevelopment of this course sequence.As expectations of computational literacy in the engineering workplace continue to grow, there isincreasing interest in effective methods to help engineering students gain proficiency in computerprogramming and computational thinking. While the practices associated with computationalthinking are not restricted to computer programming [1], an introduction to computerprogramming is a common element of first-year engineering programs [2] and in many cases maybe the only context in which these skills are explicitly taught. Teaching programming, even to CSstudents who ostensibly are motivated to learn the skills involved, is a well documented challenge[3, 4]. Introducing core computing skills to general engineering

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Xinyu Zhang Ph.D, P.E., West Virginia University; Li Wang; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Isabel Perez, West Virginia University; Clayton Scott Hammond, West Virginia University; Ian Bush; Ryan George Cao

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-disciplinary non-tenure track faculty collaborated on engineering education research.Introduction/BackgroundEngineering summer bridge programs exist to support students' success and broaden engineeringparticipation in the U.S.; but many such programs encounter challenges in underserved studentrecruitment. Few studies have assessed their recruitment strategies and resource allocations toreach underserved (women, minorities, first-generation, low income) students [1], providinglimited knowledge on how to recruit those students effectively into bridge programs, particularlywith legal, institutional, and financial constraints. Pipeline and targeted recruitment tactics usedin university recruitment to reach underserved students may not apply to engineering

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Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Pradnya Pendse; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University

, an existing but under-development code critiquing system, called WebTA,will be put under the metaphorical microscope. While it may seem odd to analyze an unfinishedsystem, it is always an excellent choice to take a step back, observe the bigger picture, and usehuman factors (HF) principles to recommend improvements to a system.A Human Factors ApproachWebTA is a system emerging from numerous, simultaneous research efforts. It is intended tohouse a group of code critiquers under a single roof [1]. Currently, the three languages with adesignated room under that roof are Java [2], Python, and MATLAB [1]. The paper's primaryfocus will be on the MATLAB critiquer as it has the most up-to-date user interface and recentlyhad a pilot study conducted

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Victoria Bill, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Rui Li, New York University; Jack Bringardner, Colorado School of Mines; Ingrid Paredes, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

a growing emphasis on the development of professional skills for engineeringstudents [1]. ABET, the National Association of College and Employers (NACE), and theNational Academy of Engineering (NAE) all indicate the importance of teamwork,communication, problem-solving and critical thinking, project management skills, and ethicalimpact [2, 3].Many students develop teamwork and communication skills in the first-year engineering coursethrough hands-on, team-based semester long design projects [4]. However, several aspects ofprofessional development, including career development and project documentation for careerdevelopment, could still be further supported in the first-year. While more engineering schoolsare offering professional

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Dan Burleson, University of Houston; Janice Quiroz Perez, University of Houston

resume preparation skills. This is importantbecause career development has been found to affect student retention and achievement,particularly for underrepresented and underserved student populations in engineering [1], [2].However, previous work related to skills and networking associated with professionaldevelopment in the engineering workforce has been limited. It is seen referenced as career, soft-skill, and employability development in literature but tends to focus on discipline-specific ornear-graduating students focusing on co-curricular engagement [3].Part of the skills developed includes engagement with student groups that support networking,industry engagement, and peer-to-peer mentorship. This engagement is critical to

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Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

: Lifelong Learning in Perspective – An Activity for Student Understanding of an Engineer’s Need to Acquire and Apply New KnowledgeThis Great Ideas for Teaching, and Talking with, Students (GIFTS) paper outlines an activity tobring students to the realization (consistent with ABET criterion 7) that engineers will need toacquire and apply new knowledge throughout their careers [1]. Enhancing motivation tounderstand and apply methods for lifelong learning is likely to increase the impact of instructionon lifelong learning methods [2]. This activity is delivered in a first-year seminar at CampbellUniversity, but it could be useful anywhere a similar effect is desired. The seminar meets once aweek for eighty minutes and has learning outcomes in student

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Madeline Fisher, Ohio Northern University ; Evan Budnik, Ohio Northern University ; Brady Harmon; Lauren H. Logan, Ohio Northern University

. Logan, PhDb,ca) Undergraduate student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineeringb) Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineeringc) Ohio Northern University, TJ Smull College of Engineering, Ada, OhioThe motivation for including LCA and sustainability in engineering education Today’s engineers must be aware of environmental impacts as a result of their work [1],with a cradle-to-grave mindset during the design, creation, use, and disposal of products andinfrastructure. Based on a thorough literature review of sustainability in engineering education1,we found that life cycle assessment (LCA) and/or sustainability is often missing across mostengineering disciplines, and/or only taught in specific programs or upper

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Evelyn Walters, Temple University; Cory Budischak, Temple University; Shawn Fagan, Temple University

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has also taught a course ”Electric Vehicles and the Grid” at the University of Delaware. He employs innovative instructional methods such as problem based learning, flipping the classroom, and teaching through interactive games. He finds it rewarding to reach students with these methods who may not have been reached by traditional lectures. His research focuses on the transition to 100% renewable energy and effective engineering instruction/support using problem based learning, flipped classroom approaches, design thinking, and co-curricular supports such as mentoring. His main research focuses on two research questions: 1) What would our energy system look like if

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Intersections of Identity and Student Experiences: Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session 10

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Rachael Cate, Oregon State University; Aiden Nelson

impacts of socialinequities on the transformative learning process for underrepresented students.The qualitativenarratives have helped up to understand some the reasons for these phenomena, and wepresent these results here along with implications for developing Communities of Practice thatare more effective at serving and empowering underrepresented students in engineeringprograms.Keywords: communities of practice, transformative learning, undergraduate education, capstonedesign, URM students, women in engineering, first-generation, underrepresented students,mixed methods, narratives, longitudinal study, educational action research 1. Introduction and BackgroundThe value of an education in engineering is not only in gaining knowledge of a

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Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics

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Subodh Subedi, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Krishnan Suresh, University of Wisconsin - Madison

-art design tool was gradually introduced to underclassmen, through lecture, labexercises and course projects. This study shows that TO can indeed be deployed in a class-roomsetting to help better prepare the students as they enter the workforce.1 IntroductionInnovation in product design technologies has made it easier for the engineers to solve complexengineering problems. Use of state-of-art computer-aided design (CAD) tools in the industry is ingreater demand due to its impact on reducing product lead times. Consequently, CAD tools havenow become an integral part of undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum. Students cannow learn to model, design, analyze and fabricate objects with multitude of tools within a semestercourse. With

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Fernando Romero Galvao, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Luciana Debs, Purdue University Programs

enough for constructioncompanies? Second, what are the primary skills that the construction companies are looking for?Third, do our students know how to express their opinions in a meeting, write a report, make apresentation, work in a team, and finally, know about ethics and compliance? IntroductionSimilar to engineering, construction management is about providing better, safer products andservices; being trusted, while following clients’ expectations and specifications andcontemplating the triple constraints (scope, time, and budget) [1]. This translates to completingthe project within the planned schedule and budget while keeping the stakeholders satisfied withthe final delivery. It is unique within

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Abdul Syed, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Paper ID #36431Incorporation of Matching Networks Fundamentals intoState-of-the-Art Technology for Electrical EngineeringDesigns in General and RF-Microwaves Circuits in Particularusing Smith Charts and MATLABKanti Prasad (Professor) ProfessorAbdul Syed © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Incorporation of Matching Networks Fundamentals into State-of-the-Art Technology for Electrical Engineering Designs in General and RF-Microwaves Circuits in Particular using Smith Charts and MATLAB 1 Kanti Prasad Ph. D.; P. E.; LSMIEEE

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

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Alexandra Jackson; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Bruce Oestreich; Cheryl Bodnar, Rowan University; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh

positions [1-6]. Possessing an EM is often associated withcharacteristics such as motivation, understanding of business processes, communication,innovation, and creativity [3, 7-9]. These attributes and skills are often required for engineeringpositions as companies and industries seek to create a workforce that can tackle challenging andcomplex global problems.The Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) has invested time and effort in thedevelopment of an EM framework consisting of the "3C's": Curiosity, Connections, and CreatingValue [10] that can help assist practitioners with the integration of EM into their coursework andprograms. Universities associated with KEEN have attempted to measure EM growth anddevelopment of their students

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Technical Session - Best Paper

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Illysa Izenberg, The Johns Hopkins University; Steven Marra, The Johns Hopkins University; Trevor Mackesey, Johns Hopkins University; Leslie Kendrick; Jenny Bernstein, The Johns Hopkins University

industry. Thus, our research reflects a desire to gain this industry perspectiveand identify a list of multidisciplinary teamwork skills that working engineers agreed wereimportant to the success of their organizations and projects.In this paper, we have built on existing literature and interviews with industry professionals toconstruct and carry out a survey to answer the following primary research questions: 1. Are there skills specific to working effectively on multidisciplinary teams? 2. How competent are newly hired engineering employees (i.e. entry-level hires) with these skills? 3. How long does it take a newly hired engineering employee unequipped in these skills to become proficient in their execution

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Incorporating Technology in the Classroom

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John Sanders, California State University, Fullerton; Serop Kelkelian, California State University, Fullerton; Markus Wieser; Guenter Bischof, Joanneum

. Both apps are available online completely free of charge for anyone to use. Here wegive a detailed account of the development of these applications and the underlying theory.1 Introduction and backgroundThe pedagogical question of what tensors are [1–3] and how one ought to understand them—atonce both philosophical and pragmatic—persists to the present day, due both to theirmathematical nuance and to the prevalence of two competing schools of thought regarding theirdefinition. The first approach to emerge for tensors of the second rank, sometimes referred to asthe algebraic approach or the component approach, views tensors as sets of components thattransform in prescribed ways under given coordinate transformations [4–8]. In general, a

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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Paul Crilly, United States Coast Guard Academy; Julian Blanco

breakdown and quantum mechanics.IntroductionWhen students take their first electromagnetic (EM) course using a textbook such as Ulaby, et al.[1] they learn how materials such as metals with free electrons are conductors and those that lackfree electrons are dielectrics. They also learn that if enough energy is applied, almost anydielectric will break down to enable free electrons, and thereby allow electric current conduction.Gasses are one example whereby if enough energy is applied, the breakdown in gas manifestsitself as phenomena such as lightning, the arcing associated with automotive spark plugs or arcwielders, and florescent lights. The conductive gas is referred to as a plasma. The amount ofenergy required for breakdown depends on the gas

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Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session

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Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Matthew Ohland, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lina Zheng, Beihang University

gap among different tiers of institutions needs to be reduced and teaching need to becentralized as one of the cores in NEE reform.Problem Definition To survive and thrive in the rapid and fierce international competition in the era of thefourth round of industrial revolution and to meet and overcome the emerging global challengesin the future, all major countries, including China, recognize and stress the importance ofimproving the quality of engineering education. Accordingly, China proposed its nationalstrategic policy for innovation-driven development, “Chinese manufacture 2025”, “Internet +” toadapt and lead the new economy characterized as new technology, new industry, new forms ofbusiness and models [1], [2]. Preparing high

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ERM: Teamwork makes the dream work!

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Rashmi Solanki, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Chad Kennedy, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Yash Shirke, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

. 1. Vague and simplistic methodology 2. Lack of thoroughness of brainstorming and expertise within team 3. Issues with categorizing variables into SWOT quadrants SO, ST, WT, or WO. 4. Challenges in classifying items (i.e. is an item an opportunity or threat?) 5. No strategic result or direction emerges from analysis 6. Resource based SWOT alleviates some issues but varies greatly for external factors vs. internal factors and perceptions easily influenced by managerial role/position in the company 7. Need for quantification-lack of consistent weighing, ranking or prioritizing 8. Alternatives and improvements to SWOT needed 9. Need to combine with other strategy tools of analysisAn earlier study pointed out one of the

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ETD - A Technology Potpourri III

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Fredrick Nitterright, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Leeann Reynolds

the differences.Figure 1 shows a schematic of the test set-up. It consists of a common toaster oven with a holein the side to accommodate a small diameter test sample. There is a thermocouple mounted tothe inside of the oven to monitor the temperature. A dial indicator is mounted to measure thethermal expansion of the bar. A stopwatch (not shown) is placed next to the dial indicator.Students collect data consisting of the movement of the dial indicator and the time on thestopwatch using a video camera. The use of the video camera allows the students to get accuratereadings of deflection and time for further analysis. Figure 1Overview of the Procedure:This exercise is based on the concept of thermal

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Mechanical Engineering: Online Education

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Bo Yu, University of Wisconsin - Platteville

price is far beyond the affordability of the students. There is usually softwaresuch as MATLAB, Simulink, and Python that can be used to model control systems and simulatethe responses. However, it would still hinder students from observing the real application of thetheory. In the past few years, Arduino microcontrollers have been used widely in controlseducation due to its low-cost and portability [1-3]. To enhance students’ learning at home and helpstudents connect the theoretical knowledge to actual situations, this paper shares the experience ofincorporating a cost-effective and portable experimental platform into the automatic controlslaboratory course. Each student receives a lab kit to experiment with modeling and control fromhome

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2

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Jorge Dorribo Camba; Kristin Bartlett, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

STEMprofessionals to solve problems in the real world [1]. Performance on spatial ability assessmentsis correlated with selection and performance in STEM courses [2].Though spatial ability testing has a long history, more recently, many researchers are finding thatsome widely-used spatial tests are confounded by other factors that do not necessarily fit with thetraditional definition of spatial ability. This paper discusses a potential limitation of the PurdueSpatial Visualizations Test of Rotations (PSVT:R) [3], which was designed to measure spatialability, and is one of the most commonly used tests of spatial ability in engineering designgraphics research [4].The PSVT:R consists of 30 multiple-choice questions that are presented in an analogous

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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Monica McGill, CSEdResearch.org; Leigh Ann DeLyser; Angelica Thompson; Eric Snow; Stephanie Wortel-London; Luronne Vaval

Powered by www.slayte.comCentering and Exploring Capacity for Schools toOffer Equitable CS Education (Work in Progress) Monica M. McGill1 , Eric Snow2 , Leigh Ann DeLyser3 , Stephanie Wortel-London4 , and Luronne Vaval5 1 CSEdResearch.org 2 Evidence-Centered Research and Evaluation 3, 4, 5 CSforALL 1 monica@csedresearch.org, 2 evidence.centered@gmail.com, 3 leighann@csforall.org, 4 stephanie@csforall.org, 5 luronne@csforall.org April 21, 2022 Abstract A school’s

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Design and Robotics

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Akbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Asthana, Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Paul Gordy, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach

problems andhands-on lab activities illustrate new approaches to introduce students to graphical techniquesand robotics through excel software and scope of laboratory experiences, respectively. Thecourse trains students how to use excel tool to graph and interpret the data through visualizationand introduce them to simple computer programming for path planning and navigation of robots.The initial observations and results are in favor of promoting visualizations and concepts ofrobotics.IntroductionVisualization and robotics are rapidly developing disciplines in engineering and science. The useof visual aids in learning process has been recognized by many educators and researchers [1-3].Various studies report that 75 percent of all information

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

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Arash Takshi; Chris Ferekides, University of South Florida

). Along with acquiring new knowledge in the realm of electronic circuits,the students are expected to enhance their skills of analyzing and designing circuits. The skilldevelopment requires practicing various circuits through examples and assignments [1, 2]. Theauthor, a faculty member of a large south-eastern public university, has offered weeklyassignments, quizzes, and exams to his classes over the last 11 years and from own experiencerealized that the traditional feedback system of grading students’ works by TAs and returningthem days or weeks after their submissions was not effective enough.Giving feedback to students has been recognized as an essential element in the education systemsfrom kindergarten to college. While numerical grades have

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Computers in Education 9 - Technology I

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Cheng Liu, University of Wisconsin - Stout; jian chang, Texas Instruments, Inc.

discuss what can be done in an electronics course to possibly retain students in ECEprograms.Microprocessors, field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and microcontrollers are all essentialcomponents in electronic systems. The electronics course offers two levels of design experiencesto students: 1) circuits and electronics and 2) PCB designs for manufacturability. These twoexperiences incorporate microcontroller and environmental sensor interfaces, in addition toBluetooth connectivity and motor driver integration. As a result, this allows students to use thecircuit interfaces on their PCB to build complex systems for smart home, automation, mobile,and industrial applications.Herein, we detail the incorporation of PCB development in the