Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darren K Maczka, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics (BS, MS) and in Educational Psychology (MAEd, PhD). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Leveraging Historical Ties between Cognitive Science and Computer Science to Guide Programming EducationCoding for everyoneIn the past few years, there has been increasing interest in encouraging more people, regardless ofbackground, to learn to program. In fact, President Obama recently made a statement calling onall children to have the opportunity to learn about computer science.1 Sites such as code.orgpromote CS education opportunities for all, citing statistics about STEM jobs

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It’s All About the Students

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Christe, Drexel University, Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics; Savannah Lee, Drexel University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Rishiraj B Mathur, Drexel University, Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics; Krzysztof W Mazur, Drexel University, Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University ; Christopher A. Badurek, Drexel University; Matthew Morton, Knovel at Elsevier

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Engineering Libraries

The amazing utility of data search The very wide range of topics covered by KnovelThe challenge also exposed players to the advanced search features in Knovel, such as materialproperty lookup and interactive equations. In designing the questions, we purposefully made aneffort to address contemporary topics in a broad cross-section of engineering disciplines, whichwe deem a success based on this feedback.Conclusion & Future DirectionsTechnological savviness alone does not produce a society of information literate, criticalthinkers. The same technology that enables the rapid proliferation of unverified information inthe “24/7 news cycle” also enables an unprecedented level of access to the tools and resources

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Assessment II: Learning Gains and Conceptual Understanding

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Bethke Wendell, Tufts University; Jessica Watkins, Tufts University; Aaron W. Johnson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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Educational Research and Methods

Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2014, where his research focused on human-automation interaction in complex aerospace vehicles. Aaron also obtained a master’s degree from MIT in 2010 and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2008, both in aerospace engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Noticing, assessing, and responding to students' engineering: Exploring a responsive teaching approach to engineering designAbstractThis research paper examines formative assessment in engineering design, unpacking thedisciplinary substance that instructors must attend to in their teaching. Borrowing the

Conference Session

Student Teams, Groups, and Collaborations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Miller, Ohio State University; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Educational Research and Methods

Laura Hirshfield is a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the University of Michigan. She received her B.S. from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. from Purdue University, both in chemical engineering. She then transitioned into the engineering education field by completing a post-doctoral appointment at Oregon State University investigating technology-aided conceptual learning. She is currently doing research on self-efficacy in project-based learning.Prof. Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Debbie Chachra is an Associate Professor of Materials Science at the Franklin W. Olin college of Engi- neering. Her education-related research interests include self-efficacy, design, intrinsic

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Edward James William Jr, Solved Engineering LLC

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

 design engineer for several years.  The other undergraduate has been with Agilent as a design engineer, again for several years. The first undergraduate who stayed for a Masters degree found a position with Orbital Technologies as a design engineer.  The other accepted an engineering faculty position in India and is currently on leave studying for a doctoral degree in Singapore.  Three of the four undergraduates has stayed with their same employer.    Conclusion    This paper presents an overview of the use of an Artificial Neural Network to determine the SOC of a high­performance, flat­discharge­curve LiCFx battery. It presents test results over multiple prototypes of the board. By utilizing the ANN, along with improved hardware and

Conference Session

Research on Diversification, Inclusion, and Empathy I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Haas, Engineering Ambassadors Network; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

each year.Dr. Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University Dr. Garner is a Research Associate Professor in The Center for Educational Partnerships at Old Dominion University, VA. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Engineering Ambassadors Network (EAN): Goals, Successes and Challenges in Growing the EAN The engineering field is facing a crisis. In order to solve today’s engineering challenges,we need a diverse workforce with strong technical and leadership skills. Unfortunately,workforce studies have shown that the number of students being educated in STEM (science,technology, engineering, and math) cannot meet projected demands.1 In addition

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Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole M Yates, National Society of Black Engineers; Barry Nagle, Evaluation and Action Research Associates

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, advocate on NSBE behalf Academic support 13 16.9% Organizing Tutoring during Finals and Midterms week each quarter Advocacy 5 6.5% Gathering an audience with the dean of the school of engineering and technology when racial tensions were increasing across campus. More about the advisors Who are the advisors? The survey requested some information on their previous NSBE experiences. 88 advisors provided information in this area. NSBE member as undergraduate or

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Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael R. Maughan, University of Idaho Department of Mechanical Engineering; Joel C. Perry, University of Idaho

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Mechanical Engineering

in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 2002 and 2006. During graduate and post-doctoral work at the University of Washington, Dr. Perry was involved in the development of a 7 degree-of-freedom (dof) arm exoskeleton, a 5-dof high precision po- sitioning robot, a 5-dof surgical simulator, a novel 2-dof surgical grasper, and a 1-dof powered prosthesis for early-stance gait improvements in trans-tibial amputees. Following post-doctoral work at the Univer- sity of Washington Biorobotics Lab, he spent 6 years in the Department of Rehabilitation Technologies at Tecnalia Research & Innovation in San Sebastian, Spain, where he managed R&D activities for the development of low-cost

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Developing an Academic Framework Supportive of our Military Veterans

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian J Novoselich P.E., Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

perceptions of the past.Leadership has historically been considered an individual phenomenon where a single leaderexerts leadership upon followers.30 Shared leadership, in contrast, characterizes leadership as anactivity dispersed among members of an organization and the dynamic emergence of leaderswithin an organization or team.31 The emergence of the shared leadership paradigm accounts forthe fact that in this modern age of increased technology and rapid industrial pace, it is nearlyimpossible for one person to have the knowledge, skills, and abilities for all aspects of highlyintellectual work.8 Recent undergraduate engineering design team studies indicate that a sharedleadership model may be more applicable than an individual, vertical model

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Communication as Performance

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Pulford, Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT); Cibele V. Falkenberg, Auburn University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

potential for adaptation to science and technology paradigms. With thispaper, we hope to facilitate an easier translation of these improv methods to engineeringeducation contexts—particularly active learning practice, where a framework for consideringcollaborative interactions would be very valuable.This paper is not intended as a definitive review of improv or improvisation pedagogy, but ratheras a brief primer of actionable principles that are essential to improv and relevant to engineeringeducation. These principles are drawn from practice traditions in theatre and comedy, as well asrelevant research and teaching practice literature. To enable straightforward translation of improvprinciples into engineering education paradigms, we illustrate

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Facilitating Student Success and Inclusion

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raja S. Kushalnagar, Rochester Institute of Technology; Gary W. Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology ; Aaron Weir Kelstone; Brian Trager, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mary Rose Weber, Rochester Institute of Technology; Shareef Sayel Ali, Rochester Institute of Technology NTID and VTCSecure's ACE Innovation Lab; Jason Dominick Lee, Rochester Institute of Technology, Center on Access Technology

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

is focused on enhancing educational access for deaf and hard of hearing students in mainstreamed classrooms. He worked in industry for over five years before returning to academia and disability law policy. Towards that end, he completed a J.D. and LL.M. in disability law, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science.Mr. Gary W. Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology Gary W. Behm, Assistant Professor of Engineering Studies Department, and Director of NTID Center on Access Technology Innovation Laboratory, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology. Gary has been teaching and directing the Center on Access Technology Innovation Laboratory at NTID for five years. He is a deaf

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #17039Collaborative Research: Center for Mobile Hands-on STEMProf. Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) where he teaches courses on electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photon- ics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning. He learned problem solving from his father (ran a gray iron foundry), his

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

synchronous onlineinteraction would be higher.Conclusions This study seeks to develop an understanding of the quantity, type, and drivers ofsynchronous online student interaction in a Systems Engineering context. The results of thiswork demonstrate that the synchronous online mode of learning is a popular means of engagingwith distance learning technology. When prompted through some explicit instructor actions anda culture of inclusivity (regarding prompting, wait time, scheduled presentations), thesynchronous online students interact often and with high-quality. This paper demonstrates how adetailed and quantitative assessment may be conducted to inform the course structure andinstructor training of a Systems Engineering education program

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #16191Innovations in Engineering Education through Integration of PhysicsDr. Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Dr. Kanti Prasad is a professor in the department of electrical and computer Engineering and is found- ing Director of Microelectronics/VLSI Technology Laboratories at the University Massachusetts Lowell. Professor Prasad initiated the Microelectronics/ VLSI program in 1984, and is teaching 16.469/16.502 VLSI Design and 16.470/504 VLSI Fabrication courses since its inception. From the spring of 1986 Pro- fessor Prasad developed 16.661 Local Area/Computer Networks, and since 1994 VHDL Based

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Paul Henry Schimpf, Eastern Washington University; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mouchumi Bhattacharyya, University of the Pacific; Kevin Leigh Webster Jr.; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering courses for over twenty years in thermodynamics, solar engineering, graphics, dynamics, machine design, and finite elements methods at the University of the Pacific. He has over fifty referred technical research publications, and conference papers with twelve in the areas of finite element learning modules with two recently accepted referred engineering journal papers covering the results of this NSF research on finite element active learning modules.Dr. Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University Dr. Joseph J. Rencis is the dean of engineering by the Clay N. Hixson Chair for Engineering Leadership, and professor of mechanical engineering at Tennessee Technological University. From 2004 to 2011, he

Conference Session

Aerospace Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Michael Mercado; Dale C Rowe, Brigham Young University

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Aerospace

hypothetical, and tangible project architectures, and compare this totraditional approaches. As a final note we suggest that all industries in engineering andtechnology would benefit greatly from this cross-discipline approach to evaluating cyber-securityearly within the educational process.IntroductionAs we advance in the information age we are increasingly aware of the threat that cyber-terrorists pose to United States government and military networks around the world. In the past,information technology did little more for the government than to aid government offices inadministrative tasks, but has now become a critical part of military operations globally. The U.S.military cyberspace infrastructure is made up of tens of thousands of networks and

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Mechanical Engineering Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eliza A. Banu, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #16991Video-Based Concept Tutors with Assessment in Game Format for Engineer-ing CoursesEliza A. Banu, Auburn University Dr. Eliza Banu has a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bucharest and completed her Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University in 2014. Dr. Banu’s research interests are in the dynamics of impact of rigid bodies and human with granular matter as well as developing innovative instructional materials. She has been working with LITEE (Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education) at Auburn University since 2010.Dr. P.K

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Viewpoints, Perspectives, and Creativity in Civil Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Chang P.E., University of Idaho - Moscow

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Civil Engineering

in Washington and Califor- nia, and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Washington. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student Perspectives for New Civil Engineering Majors (The Role of Technology)AbstractThis research examines how today’s incoming civil engineering student must prepare forhis or her college career. Student perspectives from the bookends of the academicexperience – from current freshmen to seniors – are uniquely gathered and disseminated,and their personal experiences are closely examined. The use and impact of technologyand the role that it plays is also studied. The guidance and insights shared and

Conference Session

Cool Ideas

Collection

2016 EDI

Authors

Keith Buffington, Bucknell University

Program Research Initiative Various dept.  KEEN IDEAS  Ciffilillo & Costa capstones (interdisciplinary) (college-wide) Various dept. Senior Design Funds electivesDevelop & evaluate Hybrid experiential Most highly-early stage health- learning & output resourced & outputcare technology driven driven SYNCHRONIZED ENGINEERING COLLABORATIONS: THE BUCKNELL – GEISINGER INITIATIVES Tech. Development Pathway BME Senior Design

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Mechanical Engineering Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Jo Pinkelman, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Frank Guido Kühl, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Brian Stephenson; Manfred J. Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #15915E-Assessment and Direct Competency Modelling in a Chemistry for Mechan-ical Engineering CourseDr. Rebecca Jo Pinkelman, Technische Universit¨at Darmstadt Rebecca J. Pinkelman graduated from Chadron State College with a B.S. in Chemistry and Biology in 2008. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2010 and 2014, respectively. She is currently a post-doctoral research scientist in the Mechanical and Process Engineering Department at the Technische Universit¨at Darmstadt. ¨ Technische Universit¨at DarmstadtIng. Frank Guido Kuhl

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Curriculum

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2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Vitaly Khaykin, Hampton University; Hoshang Chegini, Hampton University; Chandra T Oaks-Garcia, Time Out 4U, Inc.; Vadivel Jagasivamani, Hampton University

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International Forum

Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. His academic background is in thermal science of mechanical Engineering and his areas of expertise is in multi-phase computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Dr. Chegini joined Hampton University School of Engineering & Technology as an associate professor in September 2002. Before joining Hampton University, he served as a faculty and chair of Mechanical Engineering department at K.N.T. University of Technology in Tehran, Iran for over 12 years. Currently he is working as a CO-PI on a research project funded by Department of Energy.Mrs. Chandra T Oaks-Garcia, Time Out 4U, Inc. Professional Biography Chandra T. Oaks-Garcia is a secondary technology teacher in the Career and

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Mechanical Engineering Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Bradley S. Davidson, University of Denver; Peter J. Laz, University of Denver

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

collaborations." Journal of Engineering Education 94.1 (2005): 13-25. 2. Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (2015): 5. 3. Mazurek, David Francis. "Consideration of FE exam for program assessment." Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice 121.4 (1995): 247-249. 4. Leydens, Jon A., Barbara M. Moskal, and Michael J. Pavelich. "Qualitative methods used in the assessment of engineering education." Journal of Engineering Education- Washington 93.1 (2004): 65-72. 5. Nirmalakhandan, N., D. Daniel, and K. White. "Use of Subject‐specific FE Exam Results in Outcomes Assessment." Journal of

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Mechanical Engineering Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

based on the need of the program constituencies. The current PEOs for the MEprogram at UTSA states that the within a few years after graduation, the graduates will: (1) haveengineering careers in industry, government, and/or will pursue advanced graduate orprofessional degrees, (2) apply their engineering skills to their careers, (3) continue to advancetheir knowledge, communication and leadership skills by using technology, continuingeducation, solving problems, and serving in technical or professional societies, and (4) applytheir understanding of societal, environmental, and ethical issues to their professional activities.These PEOs are consistent with the institutional mission, and the program’s constituents’ needs.ABET EAC used to require

Conference Session

Aerospace Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Aerospace

member to receive the national Campus Compact Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning. He was a co-recipient of the National Academy of Engineering’s Bernard Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education and the recipient of the National Society of Professional Engineers’ Educational Excellence Award and the ASEE Chester Carlson Award. He is a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Society of Professional Engineers.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all

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Systems Engineering Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lina Trigg, William Mason High School

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #15773Identifying and Recommending Teachable Techniques from Academia andIndustry to Prepare Learners to Solve Complex ProblemsMiss Lina Trigg, William Mason High School I am due to graduate high school in 2017 and have experience in business and engineering environment in the private sector with a Fortune 500 company. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Identifying and recommending teachable techniques from  academia and industry to prepare learners to solve complex  problems  Abstract   This paper presents observations and

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Sukhristina, Kazan National Research Technological University; Artem Bezrukov; Julia Ziyatdinova

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #16006Industrial Networking through Academic CooperationMrs. Anna Sukhristina, Kazan National Research Technological University Anna Sukhristina graduated from Kazan State Technological University in 2007. Her major area of study was polymer chemistry and she graduated from the University with honors and obtained a qualification of Specialist in Engineering. During her University years she took additional training in English language and, in 2005, obtained the Diploma of Specialist in Technical Translation from Kazan State Technologi- cal University. Now Anna is a PhD student focusing in Theory of Education

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Learning Within Engineering Design Graphics I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tumkor Serdar, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #16009Mixed Reality Tools in Engineering Drawing CourseDr. Tumkor Serdar, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Serdar Tumkor is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Pitts- burgh at Johnstown. Dr. Tumkor has more than 20 years of experience in education, having taught at Stevens Institute of Technology and Istanbul Technical University. His engineering experience includes design, manufacturing, and product development. He has been lecturing Manufacturing Processes, Ma- chine Design, Engineering Design, and Computer Aided Technical Drawing courses. c

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Economy

Engineering Higher Education  Jerome P. Lavelle, Ph.D. College of Engineering, NC State University  Abstract: This paper describes a new proposed model and way of thinking about the process of assessing and evaluating engineering higher education programs for accreditation, and the way that data is used and shared. Proposed is a new construct for formatting and using data collected on the program self study report. In addition, it is suggested that now, 20 years after EC2000 was first designed, it is time to re-design, re-configure and re-engineer our current accreditation processes in light of new technologies and all that we’ve learned in these

Conference Session

Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

DeLean Tolbert, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

labeled engineering or not, canserve a unique role for African American boys. These experiences may inspire them to pursueengineering degrees, can contribute to the students’ development of engineering skills,knowledge, behaviors. Furthermore, the experiences may positively impact their engineeringself-efficacy through their college years. Although all students may not continue into engineeringcareers these skills are transferable to many career and challenges. [1, 2] For those AfricanAmerican males, who complete STEM degrees, they will be our problems solvers who willaddress the technological challenges to come. While society is bombarded with propagandaaround the challenges and failures that African American male students experience

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International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Gianmarco Radice, University of Glasgow

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International

Paper ID #15928Models for International Collaborative Undergraduate Engineering ProgrammesDr. Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Kathleen Meehan earned her B.S. in electrical engineering from Manhattan College and her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois under the supervision of Prof. Nick Holonyak, Jr. She worked as a member of technical staff at Lytel, Inc., following graduation. At Polaroid, she was appointed a Senior Research Group Leader, responsible for the design of laser diodes and arrays. After leaving Polaroid, she was employed at Biocontrol Technology. She moved into academia full-time in 1997 and worked