Conference Session

CEED Technical Session II: Developing Research and Design Skills Through Experiential Learning

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana R. Haidar, Carnegie Mellon University; Michael C. Melville, Carnegie Mellon University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

significant improvement in students’ self-efficacy for applyingthese skills after completing the course. Furthermore, a notable number of students expressingdoubt in their abilities to complete a particular task with a maker skill had improvements to theirself-efficacy upon noting the steps towards successful completion of that task, and expressedconfidence in completing an even more complex task.IntroductionEngineering educators are often interested in knowing whether their students can confidentlyapply the skills they were taught from coursework. In many studies, exams and final grades areused as the key metrics in measuring students’ success towards applying theory to practice [1]–[5]. Yet, other researchers have repeatedly taken more interest in

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Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Theodore Sean Tavares Ph.D., University of New Hampshire

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

to changes in geometry or operating conditions.In the course of developing this ability, students need to gain experience both in analyticalmodeling, and in making experimental measurements. In industrial scenarios in particular, it isoften important that experimental measurements be planned and executed in manner that causesminimal disruption of operations in addition to being carried out with sufficient accuracy for theresults to address the interests of the business.Development of these skills in the course of baccalaureate engineering technology programsaddresses three of the outcomes from the Criterion 3. Student Outcomes section of the 2019-20ABET documentation for accrediting engineering technology programs [1]. These Outcomesare:(1

Conference Session

The Best of First Year Programs: Best Paper Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Connor Sonnier, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

ofinformation, i.e., existing solutions, for the ‘research/information gathering’ phase of the designprocess.IntroductionIn the NAE “The Engineer of 2020” report, engineering is described as being “about designunder constraint” [1]. ABET criteria (c) and (e) also clearly emphasize students’ ability todesign a system, process, or product to meet desired needs under constraints [2]. As the centralactivity in engineering, design must be taught and applied in the engineering curriculum in orderto prepare next generation engineers who are able to create value for the society through design.The engineering design process has become one of the main topics in first year introductorycourses and many incorporate design activities such as hands-on design projects

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Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Raymond A. Hansen, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

these types of security projects become moreprevalent across undergraduate education. The descriptions will also detail the level of projectthat students of various backgrounds and class levels can accomplish within the cybersecurityfield without monetary resources or years of experience. This work will provide new instructorsand project supervisors information to guide similar projects, paving the way for much neededcybersecurity professionals to gain valuable experience during their undergraduateeducation.1 IntroductionDigital components are ubiquitous and widely integrated, including smart phones, tablets, laptops,servers, smart-home devices, etc. all networked together, leaving myriad vulnerabilities within thehardware and software

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Faculty Development Lightning Talks

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura E. Sullivan-Green, San Jose State University; Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University; Ravisha Mathur, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

that URM students hadlower rates of success in key undergraduate STEM courses. Each new generation has its ownchallenges. Although lecture-based classes may have worked in the past, they are no longeradequate [1]. Universities must acknowledge this and take steps to adjust pedagogyaccordingly. A seminal report published by the National Research Council in 1999, HowPeople Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School [2], includes a call for a university culturewhere a deep understanding of how students learn determines both the content of thecurriculum and how it is taught. Instead of the classroom being the sole source of learning,faculty should function as learning guides. The Model Institutions for Excellence (MIE)program, funded by the NSF and

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First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asma Idries, North Carolina State University; Akira Angel Romero-Berube, North Carolina State University ; Rachel Lee Tilly, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Raegan Santana Reeves, North Carolina State University; Miles Xavier Davis

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

collaborationcentered extra-curricular resources can improve the project experience for first-year engineeringstudents.Background and Motivation First-year engineering education and its impact on student retention, culture, andexperience is an important topic to current educators trying to improve university levelengineering education. Persistence in an engineering program is directly related to the first-yearexperience [1]. The first-year curriculum and surrounding environment are essential componentsto providing students with points of both learning and discovery that will ultimately impact theirdecision to stay within their chosen path [1]. Although the engineering path may not be the bestpath for every student, there is a serious concern over

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Technical Session 13: Digital Learning

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asjia Marion-Bethany Gilder, Alabama A&M University; Wichien Choosilp; Michael Allen Jr.; Quantarius Jerome Dean; Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University

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Computers in Education

developing kit includes a comprehensive set ofdevelopment tools, including a debugger, software libraries, a handset emulator based on QEMU,documentation, sample code, and tutorials. In December 2014, Google released Android Studio,based on Intelligence IDEA, as its primary IDE for Android application development. Otherdevelopment tools are available, including a native development kit for applications orextensions in C++, Google App Inventor, a visual environment for novice programmers, andvarious cross platform mobile web applications frameworks. The basis for OOP (Object-oriented Programming) started in the early 1960s [12, 13]. Abreakthrough involving instances and objects was achieved at MIT with the PDP-1 [6], and the

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Michael Schearer, Cleveland State University; M. Ann Reinthal, Cleveland State University; Debbie K. Jackson, Cleveland State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

the Network leader for the Metropolitan Cleveland Consortium for STEM Regional Ohio STEM Learning Network Hub and Co-Director of the Center for Innovation in STEM Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Supporting Students with Mobility, Dexterity, and Psychological Disabilities in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer ProgramIntroductionIn the United States, people with disabilities are underrepresented in both engineering educationand practice. 4.3% of undergraduate students with disabilities major in engineering vs. 5.3% ofstudents without disabilities [1]. 8% of graduate students with disabilities study math,engineering, or

Conference Session

Computing Research II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Eliezer Ochoa Jr.; Joshua David De Piano; Michael G. Milford; Alan Moses Galvan; Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing and Information Technology

about different processes and things. ArduinoProgramming has introduced new features for writing codes that are deemed as user friendlywith unification of procedural and object-oriented portion of the language.Microcontroller and Subsystems OperationFigure 1 shows the Arduino sketch displaying the Parasitic Thermoelectric GeneratorComponent Diagram. The Arduino Uno micro-controller interfaces with 5V relay modulechannels switches and control components for applications such as 12V CPU Fans, 5Vvoltmeter, 5V low current Temperature Sensor, Grounding safety switch for 22V Peltier w/ 1Afuse load and Grounding safety switch for LM2596s Voltage regular. It is powered by a 12 VBattery that gets charged from a 22V max Peltier DC source

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Environmental Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenny Patricia Quintana-Cifuentes, Purdue University; Paul Asunda, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Environmental Engineering

complex contexts. On the other hand, the findings from the deductive analysis revealed some of the (NGSS) and (STL) that align with sustainability components.Keywords: Sustainability education, K-12, Systematized literature review, STEM educationIntroductionReports on the future economic risks, due to climate change, highlighted the importance ofimplementing sustainability approaches into our lifestyles [1]. The Earth Summit by the UnitedNations in Rio de Janeiro resulted in a non-binding action plan, known as Agenda 21. This planacknowledges the urgency of implementing more sustainable approaches to our lifestyles, and thecritical role that education has on preparing students for future challenges [2]. For instance,Agenda 21 proposed the

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Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Travis Welt, University of St. Thomas; Hannah Dasyam, University of St. Thomas; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

acquire and apply new knowledge. Interests include environmental engineering, sustainable development and the Envision rating system.Dr. Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech Tripp Shealy is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Sustainability Service Learning as a Mechanism for Acquiring New KnowledgeAbstractEvolving infrastructure needs of our society call for development of engineering students whohave “an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learning strategies,” asstated in ABET student outcome 7 [1]. Parallel to the learning strategy need is an

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

identifies perceived benefits and challenges for the students engaged in thecompetition. Complementing the report of the team's experience at the 2018 RTZ, this studyemphasizes the importance of teamwork collaboration in the present context of the AEC industrywhile drawing upon concepts of sustainable construction. The study encompasses data collectedfrom: (1) a survey with all the 8 students, (2) interviews with the faculty leader and the studentteam leader, and (3) the reflections of two of the authors of this paper based on their ownexperiences and observations as participants in the 2018 RTZ competition team. Three categoriesemerged from the data and background literature analyzed: teamwork, education and knowledge,skills, and abilities (KSA

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Ferrar, Temple University; Dustyn Roberts P.E., Temple University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. The two main objectivesare to 1) incentivize students to pursue sustainable entrepreneurship in their selection andimplementation of their senior design projects, and 2) equip faculty with industry connections,resources, and teaching modules to raise awareness of sustainable design and give studentsactionable steps to follow.The use of the word sustainable is an intentional three-way play on words: 1) we meanenvironmentally and socially sustainable (considering things like materials selection and end oflife as design requirements), 2) financially sustainable (laying the groundwork to acceptmonetary donations from sponsors to participate in the program), and 3) programmaticallysustainable (revising the existing framework, with support from the

Conference Session

Online Programs and Program Assessment

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tilman Wolf, University of Massachusetts Amherst; C. V. Hollot, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Russell Tessier, University of Massachusetts; Bryan Polivka, Shorelight Education; Chris Hoehn-Saric, Shorelight Education; Janet Donghee Kang; Katherine Newman

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Significant Achievement by an Individual from the US Distance Learning Association, and a national Emmy for a documentary he both wrote and produced.Mr. Chris Hoehn-Saric, Shorelight EducationJanet Donghee KangDr. Katherine Newman c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Synchronous Cohort-Based International EducationAbstractMany universities are striving to reach a broader audience of students by expanding into the inter-national market, especially for graduate degree programs. The two dominant types of educationalofferings to international students are (1) online degree programs or (2) establishment of an interna-tional branch campus. Both approaches present significant challenges

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahar Memarian, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

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Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Creating Impactful Learning Experiences for Engineering Leaders

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Michael Aucoin, Leading Edge Management, LLC; Dennis Arthur Conners

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Engineering Leadership Development

with the NASA Johnson Space Center. He received the IEEE Third Millennium Award, and projects he helped lead re- ceived the NSPE Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award and R&D 100 Award. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and earned the Project Management Professional Certification.Prof. Dennis Arthur Conners c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Systems Thinking Concepts and Applications for Engineering Leadership DevelopmentAbstract Many important and worthwhile initiatives in engineering leadership development focus onthe development of communication, social, and business skills among engineers [1]. Theobjective of this paper

Conference Session

Best Practices in Out-of-School Time

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tawni Paradise, Virginia Tech; Ashley R. Taylor, Virginia Tech; Kim Lester, Virginia Tech; Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Methodological Approach for Evaluating Pre-College Outreach (RTP)Overview This research is focused on engineering outreach programs designed for elementary,middle and high school students that have not yet started college. For the purposes of thisresearch, we looked specifically at the engineering outreach programs offered through CEED(Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity) on the campus of Virginia TechUniversity. This paper is part of a larger research study aiming to concurrently (1) evaluatestakeholder perceptions of the outreach programs offered by CEED and (2) to evaluate theeffectiveness of the systems thinking process/methodology that was used in this research. With agrowing number of pre-college

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International Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bjorn Kjellgren, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Isabel Ortiz Marcos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid ; Luis Ballesteros-Sánchez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Rocío Rodríguez-Rivero, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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Diversity

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International

absolute relative absolute relative variation variation variation variation Technical 0.41 12% 0.43 13% Complementary 0.49 15% 0.60 17% Interpersonal 0.83 24% 0.83 24%Table 1: Absolute variation per competence category and per program.When analyzing differences between the host universities, it was discovered that Spanishstudents perceived bigger improvement when studying in Scandinavian universities for technicaland interpersonal competencies than in other countries. The country with the highest results for“teamwork” was

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 22: Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic, University of South Florida; Tonisha B. Lane, University of South Florida; Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida; Kali Lynn Morgan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Selene Willis, University of South Florida; Salam Ahmad

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Aaron Snyder, Virginia Tech; Desen Sevi Özkan, Virginia Tech; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Thomas W. Staley, Virginia Tech; Stephen Biscotte, Virginia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

themes that emerged from interviewsagainst those from the social network analysis. These analyses enabled us to identify instances ofalignment and divergence between what was shown in the institutional data and what wasperceived and explained by faculty directly involved with disciplinary courses. Findings of thiswork can serve departments and educators by acting as a feedback loop in providing newavenues for creating and implementing multidisciplinary courses by utilizing existingmultidisciplinary connections.Keywords: multidisciplinary, social network analysis, institutional barriers, co-taught coursesIntroductionThere is an increasing call for interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity at the university-level[1], [2], yet with less direct

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Manufacturing Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahaa Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Manufacturing

became more focused on hands-onproject-based teaching approaches, used more interactive, open-ended problems, and requiredmore feedback about the problem-solving process which is proven to be more effective and canlead to increased student learning [1]. Several teaching approaches were implemented to improve student’s leaning outcomes byintegrating active/passive learning and real life projects. For example, Graham et al. [2] used thePaul-Elder framework of critical thinking to define and operationalize critical thinking for theElectrical and Computer Engineering program students. Students are taught explicitly aboutcritical thinking followed by explicit critical thinking exercises in the introduction to engineeringcourse to prepare

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Innovation and Fun in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University

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Civil Engineering

engineers (e.g. NAE Engineer of2020, [1]). Within the International Engineering Alliance’s ‘Graduate Attributes and ProfessionalCompetencies’ [2] innovation is included among five attributes of complex activities conductedby engineers (EA5, p. 8). The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) lists among itseight values “innovation through creative application of math, science, and engineering” (p. 6),states that “tomorrow’s successful and relevant professional engineer” will need to be “creativeand innovative” (p. 12), and weaves the ideas of creativity and innovation into four outcomes(engineering science, problem solving, design, and professional attitudes) [3]. Creativity is linkedto design as an outcome in the Environmental Engineering

Conference Session

New Developments in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; Ed Tatar Ph.D., Idaho State University; Cheryl Xu, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

of digital signal processing (DSP), forexample digital filters, used in smartphones.1. INTRODUCTION.In ECE courses with high mathematical contents, it is helpful for student learning andunderstanding to use examples, demonstrations and computer simulations to explain seeminglyabstract concepts. We use the Electromagnetics (EM) course offered during Fall 2018 semesteras example in this paper. The course topics include: Static Electric and Magnetic Fields, EnergyStorage in these fields, Time-Varying EM Fields, Maxwell’s Equations, Transmission Lines, andWave Propagation. Several textbooks are available for this subject matter including References[1], [2], [3], and [4]. During course introduction we show applications of materials learned in

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandro H. Espera Jr, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

student learning.Keywords: electrical engineering, circuit concepts, evidence-based instructionIntroductionWhat is evidence-based practice?A popular term in education, “evidence-based” refers to any strategy that is derived from orinformed by educational research or any form of metrics of school, teacher, and studentperformance. Data-based, research-based, and scientifically based are also widely used modifierswhen the evidence comprises largely or entirely of data used in or informed by educationalresearch, or scientific findings. Simply put, an educational strategy is evidence-based if objectiveevidence is used to inform the design of an academic program or guide the instructional practices[1].According to the International Reading Association

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dohn A. Bowden, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Christina Phillips, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Jay A. Weitzen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #26347Teaching Circuits and Electronics Laboratory – Beyond the Brick and Mor-tar WallsMr. Dohn A. Bowden, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Dohn Bowden is a doctoral student in Research and Evaluation in Education in the College of Education at University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854; dohn bowden@uml.eduMs. Christina Phillips, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Christina Phillips is a doctoral student in Mathematics Education in the College of Education at University of Massachusetts, Lowell, 1 University Ave, Lowell, MA 01854;christina phillips1@student.uml.eduProf. Jay A. Weitzen

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikki Larson, Western Washington University; David Frye, Western Washington University

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Manufacturing

ableto use that theory in the lab to manufacture, troubleshoot, test, and analyze tooling, parts, andmaterials [1].PCE 372 is an introductory course into room temperature curing composite materials,manufacturing, and testing. Previously students would learn the basics of hand lay-up and resininfusion independently of tooling considerations. The students were given only one option,polyurethane foam. This led to a gap in learning and, instead of considering tooling at thebeginning of a project, it was often left as an afterthought. Even then tooling was only a minorconsideration as most students chose to use the method they were presented with in lab and notbranch out to other methods that might have been more appropriate for their

Conference Session

Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkaç, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Nhan K. Nguyen, Seattle University; Olsen John Salgado Ong, Seattle University

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Electrical and Computer

Internet of Things (IoT)IntroductionThe global adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in a wide range of industry sectorshas enabled a seamless confluence of our cyber and physical worlds [1]. The rapid proliferationof IoT devices is attributed to advances in key enabling technologies, among whichcommunication and networking are paramount. As embedded systems converge with ubiquitousconnectivity, it gives rise to an IoT ecosystem that drives a digital transformation, inspiresinnovation, and fuels economic growth. The resulting change in the technology landscape iscreating a shift in demands of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) workforce. Thisemphasizes the need to reassess ways in which ECE

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E. , Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

pass rates. Our experience indicated thatteaching the fundamental concepts of FEA theory significantly helped students to have a betterunderstanding of FEA application and to facilitate them to use FEA commercial software.1. INTRODUCTIONNo. 1 design criteria for mechanical design is designing safe components. It is well known thattheoretical calculations of stress and strain can be conducted only on components with simplegeometries under simple loading conditions. But, FEA (Finite Element Analysis) simulation cancalculate the stress/strain of components and assemblies with complicated geometries undercomplicated loading conditions. In the current industry practice of mechanical design, theprototype of design may not be manufactured for testing

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Rachid Belmasrour, Southern University at New Orleans; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

specificapplications of AM that DOE is using in these facilities. The camp also included a half-day visitto a facility on campus that uses computer graphics designs and 3D-printing. The afternoon of thelast day of the workshop was dedicated to students’ presentations where each student gave a twentyto thirty minute presentation about his/her design. The presentations are aimed to improvestudents’ communication skills. Also, parents were invited to attend the presentations.Workshop Objectives and General Description:The two-week summer camp was part of an outreach program that includes lectures, activities andpresentations. Specifically, this program has multiple goals: 1) Train the students to use Inventor™ 3D CAD computer program to design objects and

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Eisazadeh, Old Dominion University; Milan Rakita, Purdue University; Mona Torabizadeh, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Manufacturing

, Mona Torabizadeh1 1 Engineering Technology Department, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529 2 School of Engineering Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 * Corresponding author and presenterAbstractRecent trends in the industry have led to an increased need for engineers with welding training.Not many universities in the U.S.A. offer welding courses at undergraduate level. Engineers thatdo not receive education about this complex process, sometimes they make a very costly anddangerous mistake. More profound understanding of the welding process that expands beyond