Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University; Heather Sapp, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

first year engineering experience, authentic projects and assessments, and P-12 engineering.Heather Sapp, Ohio Northern University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Curiosity, Connection, Creating Value: Improving Service Learning by Applying the Entrepreneurial MindsetIntroductionProviding students with meaningful learning experiences can be challenging. One approach is touse authentic learning, where knowledge is applied in real world contexts. Through contentanalysis of relevant journal articles from different disciplines, Rule outlined four characteristicsof authentic learning.1 First, the problem at hand is rooted in the

Conference Session

Exploring Student Affairs, Identities, and the Professional Persona

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Najla Mouchrek, Virginia Tech ; Liesl M Baum, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

dimensions survey measure tolerance for uncertainty at the societal level, indicating howmembers of a society either embrace or attempt to minimize uncertainty.1 Importantly,uncertainty and risk are distinct concepts: risk can be defined while uncertainty cannot.2 That is,“risk tolerance” involves gauging variables and probabilities and adjusting decision-makingaccordingly; managing uncertainty, on the other hand, involves the discomfort of working with“unknowns” and is a skill that can support critical and creative thinking.3 For example, theconcept of design thinking intentionally incorporates uncertainty in the creative process: The uncertainty of design is both the frustration and the joy that designers get from their activity: they

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernd Steffensen, University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

of decades. Industries offeringhigh volume products with low levels of innovation lost their competitive edge while embracinginnovativeness gained importance as a driver of economic success. On the other hand adiscussion about the educational system started. Already in 1964 Georg Picht published “DieDeutsche Bildungskatastrophe”5 (The German Educational Catastrophe). It describes andcriticizes (1) the relative low share of state budget spent for general and academic education, (2)the low number of high school graduates and (3) the inferior chances of children from rural orworking class families to get access to higher education. The discussions led to a number ofreforms in the German educational system. Especially a practical and industry

Conference Session

Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yazmin Montoya, LEAD; Aaron Eduardo Pacheco Rimada, University of Texas, El Paso; Erwin Ignacio Delgado, Univerity of Texas, El Paso ; Isaiah Nathaniel Webb; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas, El Paso

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

seat, also served to help theMavericks redefine leadership, gain a better understanding of leadership, and increase theirleadership skills (4.5, STDV 0.55; 4.67, STDV 0.52; 4.67, STDV 0.52; based on an ordinal scalewith 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree). The experience also helped themincrease their Character, Competence, and Capacity (4.67, STDV 0.52; 4.33, STDV 0.82; 4.92,STDV 0.20). The Mavericks also agreed that the experience helped them increase theirinnovative problem solving and thinking skills (4.17, STD 0.41) and develop their identity (4.25,STDV 0.76). Overall, this research demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of allowing

Conference Session

Discussions on Research Methodology: ERM Roundtable

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Karen Sweeney Gerow, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

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Educational Research and Methods

easier to compare and contrast. The first narrative is a constructed Page 26.1184.4narrative and is in first person, using direct student quotes whenever possible, and includedconnecting words and phrases as needed to make the story coherent. The next constructednarrative was also in the first person and was based on the same interview without using directstudent quotes, where attention was paid to crafting a story that involved the protagonist having agoal and responding to events. The final narrative was a thematic analysis of a narrative and wastold from the researcher’s perspective with direct quotes (see Table 1 for a summary of

Conference Session

Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Grunert, Virginia Tech; Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

prominence in the 1990s in K-12 education research. Post-secondary education has had relatively little to do with this term until the past decade, where thetrends have conjoined. One notable researcher who spans these decades is John Heywood, whose“Engineering literacy for non-engineers K-12” argues that the non-engineering public must cometo appreciate the potential and the limitations of engineering, to situate that understanding withinsome ethical framework.1 He extends this work into a more-detailed explication of engineeringliteracy, worth replicating in whole: Engineering literacy requires that we understand how individual’s [sic], organizations and society interact with technology, and this requires an

Conference Session

Examining "Big" Data

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Loraine Lowder, Southern Polytechnic State University; Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology; Daniel R Ferreira, Southern Polytechnic State University; Jeanne Law Bohannon, Southern Polytechnic State University ; Beth Stutzmann, Southern Polytechnic State University & Fulton County Schools; Mir M. Atiqullah, Kennesaw State University; Rajnish Singh, Southern polytechnic state university; Tien Yee, Southern Polytechnic State University; Keshav Raj Acharya, Southern Polytechnic State University; Craig A Chin, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; M. A. Karim P.E., Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; Robert Shegiharu Keyser, Southern Polytechnic State University; Donna Colebeck

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 26.1410.3Introduction and Literature ReviewStudent absences may be attributed to illness, family emergencies, transportation problems,boredom, social life, other course work, or general lack of interest in either the subject matter orthe professor.1 Lack of class attendance can have a number of consequences for both facultymembers and students. Faculty members may need to repeat information or explanationsnumerous times and in a variety of delivery formats.2 Sleigh, Park and Clump, among severalother researchers, provide evidence that supports the positive correlation between classattendance and academic performance within college classes across disciplines and on nationallicensure examinations.2 – 5 Blerkom et al. reviewed attendance

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Richards, BYU; Joseph J Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

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Computing & Information Technology

professional uses of Termediator include collaborative projects (both inter- andintradisciplinary) and telecommuting work situations. Termediator also has a distinct role in ITeducation, where it is imperative to include pedagogy that sensitizes students to the potential formisunderstanding because of semantic differences in commonly used terms.1. INTRODUCTIONCognitive dissonance refers to a situation when an individual is simultaneously holding twocontradictory beliefs. The term was coined in 1954 by psychologist Leon Festinger, whoproposed the combined presence of contradictory beliefs produces psychological discomfort inthe individual, and the greater the discomfort, the greater the desire to reduce the dissonance ofthe two cognitive elements20

Conference Session

Student Services & Supports

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fethiye Ozis P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Kyle Nathan Winfree, Northern Arizona University; Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Kaitlyn T Hanley P.E., New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jennifer Retherford P.E., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

a surveyand recommends strategies for developing positive faculty-student rapport. Responses indicatedthat students value positive interpersonal behaviors such as respectfulness, understanding,kindness, and caring; professional behavior such as answering emails in a timely fashion; andbeneficial pedagogical approaches such as conveying enthusiasm for the subject and providingrelevant examples in class. The results of this work can be used broadly by faculty to enhancestudent learning and engagement through deliberate actions that develop positive rapport withstudents.IntroductionInteractions between students and teachers in a classroom have the potential to positively ornegatively impact the classroom environment [1]. Understanding the

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 5: Decoloniality and Indigenous Knowledges

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica N. Tran, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Jessica Wolf, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

, universitieshave increasingly undertaken Indigenization, reconciliation, and decolonization initiatives [1],[2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7]. In Canada, many such efforts have especially emerged following thecreation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2015 and its report of 94Calls to Action [8]. The Calls to Action urge policy and institutional changes, such as ineducation, health, and justice, that redress the injustices of residential schools in Canada and theongoing colonial violence faced by Indigenous peoples. As engineering students, researchers,and faculty engaged in what is often institutionally referenced as ‘EDI.I’ (equity, diversity,inclusion, and Indigeneity) work in education, we find ourselves necessitating a ‘pause

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meghan Allen, University of British Columbia

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

learntechnical writing and that their beliefs are influenced by assessment practices. They believe thattechnical writing is important for their careers and they want to learn technical writing incomputer science courses, however, they perceive that technical writing is not assessed often ordeeply enough and shared that course assessment practices affect the learning activities that theyprioritize.2 IntroductionCommunication skills are integral to professional computer scientists’ success [1], [2], [3]. Thesecommunicative skills and competencies are usually integrated into program learning outcomes,which are assessed via students’ course work; recently, assessment in post-secondary computerscience programs is shifting towards the heavier use of

Conference Session

Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama; Joseph H Holles, New Mexico State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Education, 2025 Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering: Benefits and Barriers for FacultyIntroductionNot too long ago, including undergraduate students in faculty research projects was uncommonand often limited to students in small honors programs. Then, in 1998, the Boyer Commissionreport offered recommendations on rethinking undergraduate education with a focus on inquiry-based learning.[1] Because of its positive effects on recruitment and retention of students,undergraduate research is now considered a High Impact Practice (HIP).[2] Undergraduateresearch benefits to students are well reported and include: research skills, the ability to think andwork like a scientist, enhanced preparation for

Collection

Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE PSW Section Conference, canceled

Authors

Angelique Bonilla; Daniel Charles Jones, California Polytechnic State University; Amanda Krysl; John S Seng, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

added to make the robot project more versatile. Figure 1. Herbie is meant to be a friendly and inviting robot.Overall, we find the benefits of the Herbie project are threefold: providing a platform forrobotics research with undergraduate students, giving the university community a way to followsome activities in our academic department, and engaging K-8 students to become interested inrobotics and STEM areas. Figure 1 shows Herbie in the current configuration.This paper is organized in the following manner. We first describe work in the area of roboticsthat relates technically in nature as well as in overall project goals. The following two sectionsthen describe the relevant hardware and software components of the robot. Then, we

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lina Trigg, William Mason High School

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Systems Engineering

 problem was solved. Designing and formatting a new product is the complex problem because not all the components of solving the problems is there nor is there one correct solution. Finding the solution is what industries are always trying to do because this unknown area is where companies compete. The first company to solve the problem is the first to reap profit.     Model 1  Setting   Well­defined Problems  Complex Problems  Classroom  Commonly used to  They are rare to find due to the time constraints  teach curriculum in the  of a class period. The lack of ill­defined  time constraints.  problems in the classroom is the problem.   Industrial   Used in

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, National Science Foundation; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

engineering literacyor other introductory course. This approach promotes engineering literacy by organizing coursematerial around the underlying structure common to technological systems.Major ThemesA set of major themes was developed which serve as a framework for describing the engineeringof technology. A main goal was to establish a relatively small set of general concepts which canbe elaborated upon in greater depth throughout the course and used in the analysis of particularexamples. These major themes are summarized below. They are explained in more detail in alater section. The term Function-Component-System-Domain (FCSD) attempts to convey themain focus of the framework.1.) Technology created for a function accomplished through

Conference Session

General Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Radu, SUNY Farmingdale State College; Clint S. Cole, Digilent, Inc.; Mircea Alexandru Dabacan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca; Monica Ignat Bot, Digilent; Alex Wong, Digilent, Inc.; Joe Harris, Digilent, Inc.

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

incorporatingtechnology into the education and work life of engineer 1, 2. College graduates should expect towork in culturally diverse workplaces, work across national borders and understand globalchallenges.According to published reports 1,2,3, looking at particular skills and successful attributes of theEngineer of 2020, top priorities are: strong analytical skills; exhibit practical ingenuity andpossess creativity; good communication skills; business and management skills; lifelonglearners; ability to frame problems and put them in a socio-technical and operational contest.Creativity (invention, innovation, “thinking outside the box”) is an indispensable quality forengineers, and given the growing scope of the challenges ahead and the complexity and

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Sophia Armstrong; Te-Shun Chou; John ones

successfully secure the data and ensure it is tamper resistant, an investigationof blockchain technology use cases must be conducted. In addition, this paper defined theprimary characteristics of the emerging distributed ledgers or blockchain technology, to ensurewe effectively harness this technology to secure our data. Moreover, we explored using ablockchain database for our data.1. IntroductionNew buzz words are constantly surfacing in the ever evolving field of computer science, so it iscritical to distinguish the difference between temporary fads and new evolutionary technology.Blockchain is one of the newest and most developmental technologies currently drawing interest.It first attracted attention after the tremendous success of Bitcoin’s

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Tolulope Awojana; Te-Shun Chou

from educational gaming pioneers like MEC, Davidson and the learning company and overthe years there has been a tremendous increase in the user experience [1]. Eames defined this method oflearning as the incorporation of games which could imply video games in instructions. There are severalexamples of game based learning but one of the significant ones called the Oregon Trail is one of thefirst and best with applicable educational standards and subject specific content giving the player acaptivating game experience. Other examples of starter games include: Banished, Bridge Constructor,Gone Home, Kerbal Space Program and Myst. Games often have a fantasy element that engages players.Not only does the integration of learning with gaming make

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fu Zhongli, National University of Defense Technology; Huang Zhang, NUDT in China; Tong Wu, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies (CNSSS), National University of Defense Technology (NUDT); Lini ZHOU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Jianchuan Li, National University of Defense Technology; Lian Lin, National University of Defense Technology; wang yang, Continuing Education College, National University of Defense Technolgy(NUDT)

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

face of constraints or obstacles, resourcefulness and flexibility, trustand loyalty in a team setting, and the ability to relate to others”8 (p.1). The CDIO Syllabusdefined engineering leadership as “the role of helping to organize effort, create vision, andfacilitate the work of others” (p.68)9. It is clearly stated that leadership is not orthogonal tothe remainder of the engineering curriculum, but rather there is an extensive amount ofoverlap between leadership skills and the other engineering skills9. More studyoperationalized leadership, change, and synthesis within the context of engineering education,it may help to define learning outcomes and competencies for engineering leadershipprograms3,10.Some research grouped three main themes

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Davishahl, Bellingham Technical College; Joel N. Swisher, Western Washington University

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Two Year College Division

economy is composedof industries and businesses engaged in four core areas: increasing energy efficiency, producingrenewable energy, preventing and reducing environmental pollution, and providing mitigation orcleanup up of environmental pollution.Table 1: Estimated Percent of Industry core area green jobs core area Preventing and reducing pollution 59,288 49.3% Increasing energy efficiency 38,920 32.4% Providing mitigation or cleanup of environmental pollution 16,887 14.0% Producing

Conference Session

Out-of-school-time Engineering: Implications for Underrepresented Students

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Clinkscales Verdell, Mississippi State University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; James Warnock, Mississippi State University; Vemitra White Alexander, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

close the achievement gaps of underrepresented minority(URM) students pursuing engineering degrees as compared to non-minority students. URM inthe sciences or engineering is defined as a student who has self-identified as Black or AfricanAmerican, a Hispanic, or American Indian/Alaskan [1]. Summer bridge programs vary perinstitution and can be structured to offer different types of experiences for participants. Traditionalsummer bridge programs provide incoming first year URM students the opportunity to participatein an intensive academically enriching programming as a remediation in foundational courses suchas mathematics, chemistry, and computer programming. Some universities may offer summerbridge programs for academically prepared students

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Breslow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Christina Kay White, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Daniel E. Hastings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

innovative solutions to the world’s most difficult problems.Indeed, as reports by both the National Academy of Engineering and ABET have concluded, thechallenges that must be addressed by the next generation of engineers are becoming increasinglycomplex as society continues to grow more interconnected [1-2]. To be effective engineeringleaders in a global workforce, engineers need strong communication skills that will allow themto interact with a wide-ranging audience, including entrepreneurs, policy makers, communityleaders, and the general public—most of whom do not necessarily have a background inengineering, science, and technology.This study explores four specific communication capabilities—writing, creating and deliveringoral presentations

Conference Session

Subjects in 3D Printing and ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; John Monahan, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Upward Bound; Sarah R Hoffman, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Steven Kibler, Northern Embedded Solutions; Alfred Upton, ACUASI; Patrick Bakke Dewane, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

capability for research and education institutions to make impactful contributions.This paper provides details of UAS payloads and components fabricated using rapid prototypingtechnologies at the University of Alaska (UAF)[1] Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft SystemsIntegration (ACUASI)[2] using a teamed approach with heavy participation by undergraduate andgraduate engineering students. It discusses exciting new arctic research being supported through theseefforts, how students from various academic forums are engaged in the prototyping process, as well aslessons learned and initiatives pushing this technology down to high school (HS) and middle school(MS) students.BackgroundThe University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) hosts the Alaska Center for

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dylan John, Georgia Southern University; Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Clint D. Martin, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity

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Construction

experientiallearning of the intern and also considered the observations and analysis of feedback obtained fromcompany officials about the inputs and performance of the intern. The case study methodologyshowcased the student’s readiness to perform different tasks while on the job as a result ofacademic and stimulatory preparations through the construction management program of study.The following list explains the common case study protocol that guided the researchers’methodology (adapted from Yin, 1994)1:  Purpose and rationale for case study  Significance of the international industry practice  Research questions: is an international internship of value to the CM student and if positive can this value be quantified?  Design based on

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam T. Melvin, Louisiana State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

offer significantadvantages of competing technologies due to reduced reagent costs, ease-of-use, significantreproducibility, compatibility with most types of fluorescent microscopy, and a relative degree ofbiological inertness [1, 2]. By integrating several different types of microfluidic devices into asingle chip, researchers have developed micro total analysis systems (µTAS) that allow forfundamental and applied advances in a number of research fields and STEM disciplines.Fundamental devices, including organs-on-chip, provide a realistic environment analogous todifferent types of human tissue including the heart, lungs, kidneys, and the colon. These systemshave been used to assess cellular interactions, angiogenesis, drug effectiveness, and

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard V. Melnyk, United States Military Academy; William Clarence Pyant III, United States Military Academy; Daisie D. Boettner P.E., United States Military Academy; Daniel Richard Brown

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Mechanical Engineering

sequence. The original proposal also called for theintegration of Heat Transfer into this two-course sequence but that option was later dropped dueto the amount of content required.1 The initial impetus to combining the two courses was two-fold. First, due to the high number of required core courses at the United States MilitaryAcademy, several ABET programs outside of the Civil and Mechanical Engineering departmentdesired the ability to increase the course work within their own program by one course, whilestill obtaining sufficient knowledge of thermodynamic and fluid mechanics principles to pass theFEE. That was an external driver for change. Internally, the Mechanical Engineering programfelt that integrating the two topics could create

Conference Session

Homework, Learning, and Problem Solving in Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael K. Swanbom PE, Louisiana Tech University; Daniel William Moller, Louisiana Tech University; Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Timothy Reeves, Louisiana Tech University

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Mechanics

-depth pure Statics content presented in the course. The result is that allstudents, regardless of engineering discipline, develop the knowledge needed to answerquestions like “how thick does this member need to be to avoid excessive stress?” or “how muchwill this part bend under a given force?” Students in Mechanical or Civil Engineering courses ofstudy take classesthat take themmuch deeper, butthe basic elementsfor understandingMechanics ofMaterials arecovered rigorouslyin this course.Table 1 shows abreakdown of theproblems that havebeen created forthe Statics andMechanics ofMaterials problemlibrary in a numberof categories. Table 1: Statics and Mechanics of Materials WeBWorK Library

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow; Andrew Phillips, University of Glasgow; Duncan J Bremner, University of Glasgow; Katy Phillips, University of Glasgow

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International

students from theGlasgow College, UESTC (formerly known as the UoG-UESTC Joint School) and theUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology. The aim of the OIP is to provide studentswith an international academic and cultural experience while building stronger ties to theUniversity of Glasgow and becoming acquainted with Scotland. The cohort of students wascomposed of 27 Year 1 students and 5 Year 2 students, all of whom were Chinese nationalsfor whom English was a second language. The process of designing the OIP will bedescribed, tying the decisions on topics covered in lectures and labs, the sites of tours, and thecourse schedule with the aims of the OIP. Assessment of the OIP from the perspective of thestaff and the students will be

Conference Session

Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek G. Williamson, University of Alabama; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

pre-labeled binders forportfolio building.Evolving the Graduation PortfolioIn order to understand choices that were made in the evolution of the use of the portfolios withinthis department, it is very important to place them within the overall context of the department’shistory and growth. In 2005, a ten year period of rapid growth started in the department’sstudent population. The department doubled in number of undergraduate students in five yearsand increased another 30% from 2010-2015, as shown in Figure 1. Additionally, a new degreeprogram was added in 2007. However, the second degree plan was constructed with the sameProgram Educational Outcomes (PEO’s) as the Civil Engineering degree. Moreover, the twodegrees used an integrated set of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Academic Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Iryna Ashby, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Colin M. Gray, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa Exter, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

discoveries made by the faculty throughout the firsttwo years of the novel Competency-Based Education (CBE) experience, including a reflectionon how such experiences impacted modifications of the CBE model from Year 1 to Year 2, theways in which the program supported individual attainment and management of competencies bystudents, and the value of the mentorship program in supporting student-driven learning paths.We will also share insights into students’ perceptions of the benefits, challenges, and frustrationsof being part of this pilot program based on interview and survey data provided by the 33members of the initial cohort. This overview of the ways this program supported students inattaining competencies through coursework, individual mentoring