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Work in Progress: Reviving a Transport Phenomena Course by Incorporating Simulation and Laboratory Experiences

Conference Session: Biomedical Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rohit Bhargava, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Paul A. Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Biomedical

Paper ID #16776Work in Progress: Reviving a Transport Phenomena Course by Incorporat-ing Simulation and Laboratory ExperiencesDr. Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Marcia Pool is a Lecturer in bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In her career, Marcia has been active in improving undergraduate education through developing problem-based laboratories to enhance experimental design skills; developing a preliminary design course focused on problem identification and market space (based on an industry partner’s protocol); and mentoring and guiding student teams through the

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Use of a Popular Power Electronics Platform in a Control Systems Laboratory

Conference Session: Labs & Hands-on Instruction I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cherian Mathews, University of the Pacific
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

corresponding changes in Bode plots and phase margin areautomatically updated.A PI controller has a pole at 0 and an additional zero. Automated tuning of the controller(via the automated tuning tab in Fig. 5) does not work well for this problem: since alreadyhas a zero, automated tuning results in a controller that consists only of an integrator (1/s) term.The PI controller is therefore designed manually: clicking on the red x at the top left of thewindow of Fig. 7 brings up a controller pole which can be placed on the negative real axis in theroot locus window. The pole location can be edited by clicking on the Compensator Editor tabseen in Fig. 6: the pole location is set to 0 in the location field. A zero is similarly placedon the

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Is Student Performance in CHE Core Courses Affected by Time Elapsed Since Completion of Material and Energy Balance Course Sequence?

Conference Session: Instructional and Learning Assessment in Chemical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University; Mary Staehle, Rowan University; Joseph Francis Stanzione III, Rowan University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

courses and sameschedule of contact hours and taken as a whole covered the same content. But in the “spiral”curriculum, the modular courses on material and energy balances, thermodynamics, andseparations were replaced with a series of integrated courses in which these topics wereaddressed concurrently. One of the motivations for the new sequence was to address thephenomena of students succeeding in material and energy balances but not retaining the skillsor recognizing the significance of the principles in the context of other courses. The spiralsequence of courses also included projects that were designed to require synthesis of thesevarious topics. The assessment showed improved retention as a benefit of the spiralcurriculum compared to the

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Redesigning Computer Engineering Gateway Courses Using a Novel Remediation Hierarchy

Conference Session: New Trends in ECE Education II
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ronald F. DeMara, University of Central Florida; Navid Khoshavi, University of Central Florida; Steven D. Pyle, University of Central Florida; John Edison, University of Central Florida; Richard Hartshorne, University of Central Florida; Baiyun Chen, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Ronald F. DeMara, University of Central Florida
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

. At the University of Central Florida, his teaching focuses on the integration of technology into the educational landscape, as well as instructional design and development. His research interests primarily involve the production and effective integration of instructional technology into the teaching and learning environment. The major areas of his research interest are rooted in technology and teacher education, the integration of emerging technology into the k-post-secondary curriculum, and online teaching and learning.Dr. Baiyun Chen, University of Central Florida Dr. Baiyun Chen is an Instructional Designer at the Center for Distributed Learning at the University of Central Florida. She designs and delivers

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Impact of Collaborative Learning on Student Persistence in First Year Design Course

Conference Session: Classroom Practice I: Active and Collaborative Learning
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dawn Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions: Educational Research and Methods

classroom community,and effective group processing32. Using an adapted a scale developed by Lee and Robbins tomeasure social connectedness to peers on campus, their analysis found that classroomcommunity may positively influence campus connectedness28. The theoretical framework for community in this study is based on the work by McMillanand Chavis33. They propose that a sense of community consists of four elements: membership,influence, integration, and shared emotional connection. They further define sense of communityas “a feeling that members have of belonging, a feeling that members matter to one another andto the group, and a shared faith that members’ needs will be met through their commitment to betogether” (p.9)33. A sense of

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Using and Evaluating Remote Labs in Transnational Online Courses for Mechanical Engineering Students

Conference Session: Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Classroom and Online Innovations
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dominik May, TU Dortmund University; Claudius Terkowsky, TU Dortmund University; Tobias R. Ortelt, TU Dortmund University; A. Erman Tekkaya, TU Dortmund University
Tagged Divisions: Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

in this context is not only to improve the level of usability of thislearning experience but also to open up the integration of laboratory learning to totally newlearning settings.The remote lab’s integration into new educational settings is accompanied by a new demandfor formative evaluation in order to assess and improve the setting as a whole. Therefore,after a short literature review this paper will focus on four different aspects: 1. The developed remote laboratory equipment 2. The course content and how laboratory experiments connect with engineering practice 3. The assessment tools used in evaluating the success of the remote laboratory 4. The results of the student evaluations from an online course given in 2015Developing

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Engineering Design in a Materials Processing Laboratory Course through a Guided Case Study

Conference Session: Materials Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Richard Eitel, Stevens Institute of Technology; Joshua Peter Hill; Felix Jun Jie Zhang-Xu; Kathy Shiang Chiou, Kessler Foundation
Tagged Divisions: Materials

is also interested in the development of metacognitive strategies that may have beneficial application in other areas such as cognitive rehabilitation and education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Engineering Design in a Materials Processing Laboratory Course through a Guided Case StudyAbstract: Materials selection and evaluation is an integral aspect of the Engineering DesignProcess and an essential skill for the practicing engineer. Materials and their associatedprocessing and forming methods serve to both enable and limit product design and performance.The current work presents the use of guided case studies as an approach to achieve a design-centric

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Innovative Course Modules for Introducing ECE to Engineering Freshmen

Conference Session: First-Year Issues in ECE Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Girma Tewolde, Kettering University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

, Sensor networks, Mobile Robotics, Evolutionary Optimization and Swarm Intelligence for optimization and engineering applications. Dr. Tewolde is a Member of the IEEE Computer Society and the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Innovative Course Modules for Introducing ECE to Engineering Freshmen Girma S. Tewolde Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kettering University, Flint, MI 48504Abstract:The curriculum for all Engineering majors in our institute includes an inter-disciplinary coursethat exposes all freshman

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The Work of Normative Case Studies in the Next Generation Science Standards (Fundamental)

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Julie Cafarella, University of Colorado - Boulder; Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado - Boulder; Jacob (Jenna) McWilliams, University of Colorado - Boulder
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

), 552-565.Goffman, E. (1974). Frame analysis: An essay on the organization of experience. Harvard University Press.Heitin, L. (2015). Updated map: Which states have adopted the Next Generation Science Standards? Education Week: Curriculum Matters. Retrieved from: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2015/08/updated_map_which_states_have_a dopted_the_next_generation_science_standards.htmlJiang, Y., Ekono, M., & Skinner, C. (2015, January). Basic Facts About Low-Income Children. National Center for Children in Poverty. Retrieved from http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_1100.htmlLakoff, G. (2010). Moral politics: How liberals and conservatives think. University of Chicago Press.Lazar, M. M

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A Project-based First Year Electrical and Computer Engineering Course: Sensor and Telemetry Systems for High-altitude Balloons

Conference Session: First-Year Issues in ECE Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jeremy N. Thomas, DigiPen Institute of Technology; Christopher Theriault, DigiPen Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

are not known at thebeginning of the semester. This is also an accurate reflection of their likely experiences in theworkplace, where engineers working on innovative projects must perform research and work outfor themselves the solutions to their problems. As a 1st-year course, it is a challenge in theplanning of the curriculum to strike the right balance between providing students withinformation and having them discover it for themselves. Project expectations must be keptreasonable, and as can be seen from the above student comments, they are painfully aware oftheir limitations.Anecdotally, students are generally unhappy about being asked to implement a project on a“learn as you go” basis. Something that is perhaps not made clear enough to

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Predicting Success in a Quality Control Course: Does Time Since Taking the Prerequisite Course Matter?

Conference Session: Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joseph Wilck, United States Air Force Academy; Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University; Paul C. Lynch, Penn State University - Erie
Tagged Divisions: Industrial Engineering

of Engineering Education, 93(3), 253-258. 9. Cordes, D., Parrish, A. Dixon, B. Borie, R., Jackson, J. & Gaughan, P. (1997). An Integrated First-Year Curriculum for Computer Science and Computer Engineering. In Proceedings of the 1997 Frontiers in Education Conference. 10. Kellie, A.C., & Jordan, M. (2002). Problem Solving and JIT Delivery of Skills In a First Year Engineering Technology Course. In Proceedings of the 2002 Southeast Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education. 11. Nathan B. Terry, Kimberly de La Harpe, and Frederick J. Kontur. (Jan./Feb. 2016) "The Development of a Learning Gap Between Students With Strong Prerequisite Skills and

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Educational Evaluation of a Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program in Renewable Energy

Conference Session: International Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University; Casey James McAndrew; Kendra Slis; Maria Elisabeth French; Katelyn Maione P.E., Robert Morris University
Tagged Divisions: International

world of ever-increasing global collaboration and commerce. In an effort to provide students with globaleducation opportunities, our university has developed and enhanced a Faculty Led EducationAbroad Program (FLEAP). The FLEAP program provides students an opportunity to participatein short-term study abroad programs where they are taught curriculum within an internationalsetting. These programs have proven to be an excellent example of engaged learning and providestudents with a global perspective that is unparalleled in any classroom. This paper will presentlearning and global awareness gains. The data presented are from a survey that was conducted onall the students who participated in the ENGR2012 FLEAP and have travelled to Germany aspart

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Strategies and Techniques for New Tenure-track Faculty to Become Successful in Academia

Conference Session: Faculty Unite! Effective Ways for Educators to Collaborate Successfully
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gouranga Banik, Oklahoma State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

never gain the skills needed to tackle and solve challenging multidisciplinary problems that call for critical judgment and creativity according to ABET. Finally, even if nothing new is added to the existing curriculum, confining it to four years will be almostimpossible, unless more efficient and effective ways to cover the material can be found (Felderet. All., 2000). In that case, it becomes very difficult for new faculty to teach undergraduatestudents at a level it should be, and become successful in their academic career with the furtherexpectation of research and services. There is another belief among some of us: if we have significant industry experience, we can be an effective teacher and successful faculty or vice versa, meaning that

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Recruiting via Creation of STEM Solutions to Societal Problems

Conference Session: Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs and Labs in ET Programs
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Marie Flynn, College of Charleston; Michael G Flynn, College of Charleston
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

its steering committee for several years. He has invested over twenty-five years in the development and maintenance of a multimillion dollar manufacturing laboratory facility complete with a full scale, fully integrated manufacturing sys- tem. Professor Harriger has been a Co-PI on two NSF funded grants focused on aerospace manufacturing education and is currently a Co-PI on the NSF funded TECHFIT project, a middle school afterschool pro- gram that teaches students how to use programmable controllers and other technologies to design exercise games. Additionally, he co-organizes multiple regional automation competitions for an international con- trols company.Susan Marie Flynn, College of Charleston Susan Flynn

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Implementation and Evaluation of Different Types of Peer Learning Instruction in a MATLAB Programming Course

Conference Session: Uses for MATLAB in Mechancial Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shanon Marie Reckinger, Montana State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

in the engineering department by a mechanical engineering faculty member, who’sresearch background is in computational fluid dynamics. The curriculum employs many of thenewer pedagogical approaches including a pseudo flipped classroom4, Process-Oriented GuidedInquiry Learning (POGIL) method5, clicker questions, and kinesthetic lectures6. In addition,traditional techniques are still used such as an abbreviated, concise board lectures and hand-written exams.Aside from the peer learning methods implemented and discussed in this paper, the othersignificant change that was made from Spring 2013 to Spring 2014 is the total amount of in-classcontact hours. As of Spring 2014, the course meets twice per week for 1 hour and 50 minutes,which is an

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Teaching Agile the Agile Way — Employing Self-Organizing Teams in a University Software Engineering Course

Conference Session: Concurrent Virtual Sessions
Collection: 2016 ASEE International Forum
Authors: Christoph Matthies, Hasso-Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam, Germany; Thomas Kowark, Hasso Plattner Institute; Matthias Uflacker, Hasso Plattner Institute for IT Systems Engineering
Tagged Topics: International Forum Virtual Presentation

consequence, educators have includedpractical projects in their software development course designs, recognizing the need tolearn about the human (i.e. cognitive and social) aspects of software engineering.9 Thesepractical projects are able to complement lectures and teach a different set of skills. Kroppand Meier11 introduced the Agile Competence Pyramid model, differentiating various levelsof these agile skills and rating them in importance. Agile values are considered to be mostimportant in their model by being on the top of the pyramid. However, the authors notethat this level of the model “is mostly completely neglected” in current course programs.In order to address this issue in an integrated approach, we have developed the softwareengineering

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Work in Progress: Designing a University 3D Printer Open Lab 3D Model

Conference Session: Subjects in 3D Printing and ET Programs
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas, El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas, El Paso
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

Texas at El Paso. The curriculum for this course includes engineering designconcepts and projects and subsequently a 3D design capstone project was added to the curriculum.In 2013, the department (name removed) invested in a Makerbot Replicator 2nd Generation 3Dprinter, with a build volume of 28.5 L x 15.3 W x 15.5 H cm. As a final project, the students ineach of the three classes were grouped in teams of no more than five students. Each team had tocreate a 3D design of a bridge and the final part of the assignment was to 3D print this bridge. Thedesign had to meet specific criteria such as exact dimensions on width, length and height, and hadto support an object of at least five pounds without breaking3. A total of 15 bridges were printed.The

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Data Analytics for Interactive Virtual Laboratories

Conference Session: Virtual and Web Learning in Chemical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jessie Keeler, Oregon State University; Thomas W Ekstedt, Oregon State University; Ying Cao, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge developed in specific courses in the core curriculum to the more complex, authentic problems and projects they face as professionals. Dr. Koretsky is one of the founding members of the Center for Lifelong STEM Education Research at OSU. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Data Analytics for Interactive Virtual LaboratoriesIntroductionWe have previously described the development and implementation of a set of InteractiveVirtual Laboratories (IVLs) in thermodynamics.1 Each IVL provides a set of activities to addresstargeted threshold concepts2 via actively engaging students in a series of actions. The IVLsprovide a less

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Impact of Class Size on Student Success in a Multidisciplinary Honors Program

Conference Session: Multidisciplinary Academic Programs
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kylie Goodell King, University of Maryland, College Park; Jessica Macklin, University of Maryland, College Park; Amanda Yard, University of Maryland, College Park
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Prior to joining QUEST, Jessica was the Graduate Assistant in Columbia University’s Office of Student Engagement.Ms. Amanda Yard, University of Maryland, College Park Amanda Yard is a graduating senior from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Busi- ness. She is receiving a major in Supply Chain Management and a minor in Spanish Language and Cultures. She will be working for PepsiCo as an Integrated Supply Chain Associate in Schaumburg, IL. Amanda has been a member of the QUEST Honors Program since Spring 2013 where she has served as a mentor, as well as on the capstone project scoping team. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Impact of

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The Use of Classroom Case Studies in Preparing First-Year Mathematics Graduate Teaching Assistants

Conference Session: Mathematics Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

students develop a deeper understanding of the mathematicalcontent and effective pedagogy for the secondary mathematics curriculum. All of the graduatestudents were assigned as teaching assistants in a precalculus course covering the same content asthat in the secondary mathematics curriculum. Four of the undergraduates also assisted in thesame precalculus course. Thus, the field of interactions among the students was as shown inFigure 1.Figure 1: Areas of interaction for the undergraduate and graduate students in the study. “U” in- dicates an undergraduate student, “G” indicates a graduate teaching assistant and “xG” indicates a graduate student whose data was not used in the study.Graduate participants in the study were

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Forming Connections between Theory and Real Devices in a General Statics Course

Conference Session: Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

. J., 2005, “The Role of the Laboratory in Undergraduate Engineering Education,” Journalof Engineering Education, 94, p. 121-130.11. Steif, P., & Dollar, A. 2004, Reinventing The Teaching Of Statics, ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City,Utah12. Kaul, S., & Sitaram, P. 2013, Curriculum Design of Statics and Dynamics: An Integrated Scaffolding andHands-on Approach ASEE Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.13. Ramming, C. H., & Phillips, J. J., 2014, June, Improving Retention of Student Understanding by Use of Hands-on Experiments in Statics ASEE Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.14. Hennessey, M., 2008, Statics and Dynamics Projects Emphasizing Introductory Design and Manufacturing, inProc. ASEE Annual Conf. & Expo

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Using Student-Developed Narratives to Improve Learning and Engagement in Computer Problem-Solving Courses

Conference Session: Computing & Information Technology Division Technical Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology; Reneta Davina Lansiquot, New York City College of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Computing & Information Technology

. (2008). High-impact educational practices. Washington, D.C.: AAC&U.[8] Johnson-Laird, P. N. (1983). Mental models. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.[9] Lansiquot, R. D., & Cabo, C. (2015). Strategies to integrate writing in problem-solving courses: Promoting learning transfer in an interdisciplinary context. In Proceedings of the 122nd American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. Washington, DC: ASEE.[10] Lansiquot, R., & Cabo, C. (2014). Strengthening the narrative of computing with learning communities. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2014. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.[11] Lansiquot, R. D., & Cabo, C. (2011). Alice’s adventures in programming narratives. In C

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Open-source, Online Homework for Statics and Mechanics of Materials Using WeBWorK: Assessing Effects on Student Learning

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
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

programs. She is the Di- rector of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC) and the Director of Louisiana Tech’s Office for Women in Science and Engineering (OWISE). She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. in Mathematics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Her research interests include distributed parameter control modeling and simulation, dynamic modeling of physical systems, and STEM education. She has published 20 peer-reviewed publications in these areas, and her research has been funded by the NSF, AFRL, and LA-BOR. She also serves as an Associate Editor for the American Control Conference and the Conference on Decision and Control, two premier conferences in the controls community. She is a

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Expanding Access to and Participation in the Multiple Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development

Conference Session: NSF Grantees Poster Session I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Russell Andrew Long, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants
Tagged Topics: Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Best Paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education in 2008 and 2011 and from the IEEE Transactions on Education in 2011. Dr. Ohland is Chair of the IEEE Curriculum and Pedagogy Committee and an ABET Program Evaluator for ASEE. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE and IEEE.Mr. Russell Andrew Long, Purdue University, West Lafayette Russell Long, M.Ed. is Director of Project Assessment at the Purdue University School of Engineer- ing Education and Managing Director of The Multiple-Institution Database for Investigating Engineer- ing Longitudinal Development (MIDFIELD). He has extensive experience in performance funding, large data set analysis, program review, assessment

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Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Using a Project-Based Module in a First-Year Engineering Course

Conference Session: PBL and Flipped Classrooms in Civil Engineering Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mary Roth, Lafayette College
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

projects at each of these institutions were all similar to theGeo-Institute’s annual GeoWall competition (students.geoinstitute.org/geochallenge). TheGeoWall competition is a yearly event at the regional and national level where teams of studentsdesign, build, and test a model retaining wall fabricated using paper as the reinforcing material.The wall is designed to support a range of different loading scenarios. The project, simplified toreduce the time involved and to allow for construction and testing to be integrated into an ItEcourse, is an excellent way to introduce students to geotechnical engineering design and theauthor considered developing a similar project for her course. However, limited resources(scheduled in-class time, lab

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Physics Jam, a Physics Preparation Program to Increase Student Performance and Success in Introductory Physics Courses

Conference Session: Engineering Physics Technical Session 1
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Courtney Hadsell, Cañada College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

skills, and an introduction to the content theywill see in their course. A majority of the program is self-paced allowing students to spend moretime on concepts they are struggling with. A cornerstone of the program is the intense study-skills workshops which teach students how to approach their upcoming course. Included in thesestudy skills are certain aspects of Reading Apprenticeship to show students how to not onlyapproach their text but the problems they will face during the semester. The goal of the programis to give students a toolbox to use during the semester and the confidence that they can succeedin the course. Continued academic support is also offered during the semester to keep students ontrack. Preliminary data shows that students