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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Kim, Bucknell University; R. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Erin Jablonski, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Nathan P. Siegel P.E., Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

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 viewpoints of the device that include product dissection, competitive analysis, intellectual property, financial forecasting, marketing, sales, distribution, industry standards, project planning and socio­cultural impacts. The canvas is then used again in a forward pass, where students project forward alternative future value propositions for the device and then make a recommendation to the company on the best direction to take with the product.   Creative Systems Design The Creative Systems Design course blends entrepreneurially­minded topics such as creativity, ideation, and value with mechatronic systems design. Students gain practical familiarity with microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators while learning systematic ideation techniques to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bethany B Smith, Arizona State University; Yong Seok Park, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University; James A Middleton, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Robert J Culbertson; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Claire Y. Yan, University of British Columbia, Okanagan

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support from internet tools and resources affect conceptual change and associated impact on students’ attitude, achievement, and per- sistence. The other is on the factors that promote persistence and success in retention of undergraduate students in engineering. He was a coauthor for best paper award in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2013.Dr. Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University Ying-Chih Chen is an assistant professor in the Division of Teacher Preparation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. His research takes two distinct but interrelated paths focused on elementary students’ learning in science and engineering as well as in-service science teachers

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Jerry Dwyer, George Washington University; Sonya E. Sherrod, Texas Tech University

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Paper ID #16121Exploration of Hands-On/Minds-On Learning in an Active STEM OutreachProgramAimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University Aimee Cloutier is a Ph.D. student studying Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech in 2012. Her research interests include biomechan- ics, rehabilitation engineering, prosthetic limb design, and STEM education.Dr. Jerry Dwyer, George Washington University Dr. Jerry Dwyer is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Director of the STEM Academy at George Washington University. He worked for many years in computational

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott W Campbell, University of South Florida; Sylvia W. Thomas, University of South Florida; Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, University of South Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

scores for the Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineeringcourse, and provide a summary of translational activities resulting from participation in this site,including information on the number and diversity of students impacted from these activities.Introduction“It is a sad reality that other young students from across the globe are clamoring to be admittedinto engineering schools, yet U.S. students, who spend much of their day talking on cell phonescreated by engineers, driving cars designed by engineers, and surfing the Internet made fasterand more engaging by engineers, are passing us by for other opportunities.” – Geoffrey C.Orsak1.While many educators or workers in STEM disciplines might nod in agreement at that statement,they might

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Duplicate Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh

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International

Center (EERC) in the Swanson School of Engineering, and serves as a Center Associate for the Learning Research and Development Center. Her principal research is in engineering education assessment, which has been funded by the NSF, Department of Ed, Sloan, EIF, and NCIIA. Dr. Sacre’s current research focuses on three distinct but highly correlated areas – innovative design and entrepreneurship, engineering modeling, and global competency in engineering. She is currently associate editor for the AEE Journal. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Achieving Global Competence – Are our Freshmen Already There?AbstractEngineering programs are being challenged to produce graduates who

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Nathan E Canney, Seattle University; Christopher Swan, Tufts University; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the Program Assessment and Research Associate at Design Center (DC) Colorado in CU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Louisiana State University, an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in education, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of retention, program evaluation and teamwork practices in engineering educa- tion. His current duties include assessment, team development and education research for DC Colorado’s hands-on initiatives. c American Society for Engineering

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EDC Business Meeting

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2016 EDI

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Darryll J Pines, University of Maryland

committed to furthering education in engineering and engineering technology from preschool through college (P20).” – Vision: “ASEE will serve as the premier multidisciplinary society for individuals and organizations committed to advancing excellence in all aspects of engineering and engineering technology from preschool through college (P20).” ASEE P12 Strategic Plan Recommendations• ASEE Strategic Plan on P12 Engineering (Proposed)-September 2015• Goal: Extend ASEE as a leader, both externally and internally, within the Pre-school through grade 12 (P12) engineering education space, and increase awareness of and best practices within and beyond ASEE.• To do so, we recommend the following

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian E. Moyer, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown

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especially as related to normal and perturbed (slipping) gait. Dr. Moyer earned a BS in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon in 1993, a MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1996, and a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006. Brian teaches courses in computer programming for engineers, design, measurements, and dynamics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Collaborative Efforts to Encourage Entrepreneurial Mindset Brian E. Moyer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Raymond B. Wrabley, PhD, Professor of Political Science and Chair, Division of Social Sciences

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International Division Technical Session 8

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Ashok Ranade, EE Collaborative

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', Business Journal for Entrepreneurs, 2015 (2015).6 Entrepreneurship Education, 'A Guide for Educators', European Commission–DG Enterprise & Industry, Brussels (2013).7 Wendy EF Torrance, 'Entrepreneurial Campuses: Action, Impact, and Lessons Learned from the Kauffman Campuses Initiative', Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Research Paper (2013).8 Lara Hulsey, Linda Rosenberg, and Benita Kim, 'Seeding Entrepreneurship across Campus: Early Implementation Experiences of the Kauffman Campuses Initiative', Available at SSRN 981057 (2006).9 Alberta Charney, and Gary D Libecap, Impact of Entrepreneurship Education (Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Kansas City, MO, 2000).10 Kwabena Nkansah

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2016 ERC

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Kei Koizumi

tangible examples and best practices for coastal resilience, from which communities can learn and benefit. Federal Oceanographic Fleet Recapitalization Initiative $230 Million in FY17NSF• $106 million to fund the construction of two Regional Class Research Vessels (RCRVs)• Meet anticipated ocean science requirements for the U.S. East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf of Mexico.NOAA• $24 million to complete the construction of a Regional Survey Vessel (RSV) – part of a multi-year NOAA ship fleet recapitalization initiative. – RSVs conduct critical mission in areas including hydrography, fisheries sampling and acoustics, and ocean sensing and monitoring.• $100 million in mandatory funding

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl Matherly; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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determine the extent to which the various international academic and non-academicexperiences impact the global preparedness of engineering students; 2) the identification of thekey constructs that characterize a globally prepared engineering graduate. By addressing bothgaps, we will contribute to the understanding of how engineering students become globallyprepared, while providing educators with important, actionable items about curricular andextracurricular practices that can enhance engineering global preparedness. This paper providesan overview to date of a research endeavor that addresses these two concerns.Overview of the WorkThis project is being conducted by a multidisciplinary team from four universities. Its fourmajor objectives are

Conference Session

Developing Infrastructure Professionals

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Steven D Hart, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew W Roberts, Southern Utah University

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Civil Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Support for Implementation of Infrastructure Education Courses Across Multiple InstitutionsIntroductionCommunities of Practice (CoP) are formed when individuals collaborate in order to shareknowledge and develop solutions for collective problems[1]. They usually grow informallyaround a need and involve voluntary membership by participants who are motivated to take partin a learning community that serves a common purpose.[2] In higher education, CoPs often formwith the intent of sharing best practices, resources, and knowledge around a common domain.They can serve to invigorate and advance the teaching and learning beyond what may bepossible by

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Budny P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Elizabeth E. Vidal, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Preparation of exhibition material• Slides• Content• What to put in and not to put?III. MAPPINGThe RAII course was designed to promote and develop the ABET skills (g) the ability tocommunicate effectively, (i) the recognition of the need for continuous learning, and (f) theunderstanding of the ethics and professional responsibility. In this section we present the initialanalysis of these ABET skills.A. RAII and Ability (g): Ability to communicate effectivelyFollowing the studies by Pimmel [16], the best way to acquire the "professionals" skills are to:(a) provide opportunities to practice the skill, (b) give frequent feedback and (c) have structureddiscussion activities.The design of RAII allows students to formally immerse themselves into the

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Paulo Alexandre Martin, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Keiti Pereira Vidal Souza, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

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instructor is available once a week (8 h) tohelp the student solve exercises and explain physics concepts to clarify his/her doubts.Challenges and needs: It is important that the of instructor support schedule is is readily availablewhen help for the freshman student is needed. Moreover, students are sometimes ashamed and donot seek help. The results show that the best practice was attained when a specific topic wasscheduled for attendance instead of by ways of arbitrary advice.Video classesCharacteristics: The results show that the best practice was attained when short video lessons(about 5–10 minutes) were made available to students through video systems like YouTube6,7.Steps for implementing video classes: a short video about a specific Physics

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado - Denver; Heather Underwood, Inworks; John K. Bennett, Inworks; University of Colorado - Denver

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Campus. Heather teaches courses in human-centered design, com- puter science, human health and longevity, and information and communication technologies for global development. Her research interests include exploring the potential of interdisciplinary education and effective collaboration to solve complex global issues; developing novel, low-cost, and effective health- promoting and health-restoring devices; and innovating in the areas of biotechnology, human longevity, and digital health.John K. Bennett, Inworks; University of Colorado - Denver c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Inworks: Making Things that MatterAbstract Inworks is a new initiative of

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Computing & Information Technology Division Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Farahani; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Lu Zhang, National University

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Computing & Information Technology

Engineering and Technology at National University and leads the computer sci- ence program. He served as the chair of the department of Management and Information Systems (2002 – 2004.) and more recently as the chair of department of Computer Science and Information Systems at National University. Dr. Farahani’s research interests are in optimization theory and algorithm design. He is also interested in mathematics and computer science education focusing on innovative integration of technology to enhance teaching and learning in these areas.Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University I have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Engineering, and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. Currently I serve as a Chair for Department of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kepner, Midwest Photonics Education Center; Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Community College (JCCC) of Kansas as they considered thefeasibility of establishing photonics programs or photonics certificates and/or infusing photonicscoursework into existing programs. MPEC has provided additional technical assistance toColumbia Area Career Center (CACC) of Missouri as they work to expand their photonicsprograms to include evening offerings of photonics certificates. All of these institutions havevisited IHCC for laboratory tours and in-depth discussions of curriculum design, laboratoryequipment needs, graduate job placement and other challenges to program startup. Eachinstitution has received a follow-up visit from MPEC for additional on-site technical assistance.STC plans to add two or three photonics courses with a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Lunt, Southern Utah University; John S. MacLean, Southern Utah University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

students will need as they pursue their academic and professional careers:resume writing and interviewing. In Year 1 the seminars were “Getting into Graduate School”and “Finding an Internship.” In Year 2 the seminars were “How to do Undergraduate Research”and again “Finding an Internship.” To measure the impact of each seminar, students were askedto rate their understanding of the processes of resume writing and of interviewing before andafter experiencing the S-STEM seminar designed around those topics. The following graphreveals a statistically significant perception of positive change in the students’ understanding ofcreating a resume. Figure 2. Graph showing responses to WRC survey regarding students’ rating of own understanding of

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy L. Denton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

to best connect innovation in teaching with the creation ofvalue in learning is a challenging one to all educators. The introductory materials course for themanufacturing and mechanical engineering technology degree programs at the campuses ofPurdue University gives an overview of properties, processing, and applications of polymers,composites, and non-traditional materials commonly used in industry. Students develop problemsolving skills through practice in the areas of materials selection, evaluation, measurement,testing and processing. Beginning in 2014, multiple innovations have been applied to thismaterials course at different campuses to address the needs of learners ranging from traditionalfull-time residential students coming

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas - El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas - El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas - El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas - El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas - El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas - El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas - El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas - El Paso

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is focused on supporting the 21st century student demographic he continues to innovate and research on how we can design new methods of learning to educate both our students and communities on how STEM and STEAM make up a large part of that vision and our future.Mr. Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas - El Paso Pedro worked in the manufacturing industry as a Quality Control Engineer for some years before acquir- ing his current position as an Instructional Technologist at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). For over ten years in this role, he has worked with a team of managers that oversee various learning environ- ments and systems in the Academic Technologies Department at UTEP. He leads a group of

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivia Mambo Nche, Clemson University; Barbara Jeanne Ramirez, Clemson University; Sekou Remy, Clemson University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

overall learning interest, motivation and performance ofstudents could be improved by including robot-based learning systems in the educationalprocess. We imagine that this satisfaction will help improve their confidence levels, andencourage them to explore more deeply the field of engineering.One of the practical proposals presented by Curto and Moreno [3] for an educational  environment  with  educational  robots  is  their  design of educational projects.  The goal of this type of project is to change students’ misperception of engineering andtechnology. Such activities are designed in a game or other creative framework requiringteamwork and collaborative learning. Designing educational projects in this wayfacilitates the integration of

Conference Session

Additive Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Bret Alan Davis, Intel; Michael Cassidy, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

architectural and manufacturing Sciences depart- ment of Western Kentucky University. He was a faculty at Trine University teaching mainly graduate courses as well as undergraduate courses in engineering technology and mechanical engineering depart- ments. He is currently teaching in Engineering Technology Program at Drexel University. His area of expertise is in CAD/CAM, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, rapid prototyping and qual- ity control. His research interest includes sensor based condition monitoring of CNC machining, machine tool accuracy characterization and enhancement, non-invasive surgical tool design, reverse engineering and bio materials.Mr. M. Eric Carr, Drexel University Mr. Eric Carr is an

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luke D. Conlin, Stanford University; Doris B. Chin, Stanford University

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Engineering Physics & Physics, Pre-College Engineering Education Division

areprepared to learn science principles from a new learning resource.In what follows, we present the design and analysis of a preliminary study with 76 sixth-graderson the impact of tinkering for learning. In a research design blending both informal and formallearning, students participated in one of two tinkering activities on a museum field trip, MarbleMachines or Wind Tubes, for approximately 45 minutes. Back at school, two weeks later, bothgroups had the opportunity to learn from a 20-minute instructional video, which containedsegments that explained scientific concepts relevant to both activities. We seek to answer thequestion of whether a relatively short experience with tinkering prepares students to better learnscience content from an

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Mechanics Classroom Demonstrations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, Angelo State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Steven David Wood, Utah State University

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Mechanics

-305. 11. Sanchez, K., Magana, A. J., Sederberg, D., Richards, G., Jones, G., & Tan, H. (2013). Investigating the Impact of Visuohaptic Simulations for Conceptual Understanding in Electricity and Magnetism. Paper presented at the 120th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, GA. 12. Moyer-Packenham, P. S., Salkind, G. W., Bolyard, J., & Suh, J. M. (2013). Effective choices and practices: Knowledgeable and experienced teachers' uses of manipulatives to teach mathematics. Online Journal of Education Research, 2(2), 18-3313. Olympiou, G., & Zacharia, Z. C. (2012). Blending physical and virtual manipulatives: An effort to improve students' conceptual understanding through science laboratory

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Curry, Lamar University; Brian Craig P.E., Lamar University; Weihang Zhu, Lamar University

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Industrial Engineering

student is employed andthe other student is developing a home health medical record system based on a voice-onlyinterface in an exploratory research project. A traditional (not online) student is taking seniordesign via distance education is exploring developing a software tool for analysis of inventoriesbased on experiences at a major technology company. These projects are similar in scope totraditional senior design projects. The department requires that the projects be separate from thedaily job responsibilities and academic in nature, but allows the student to use corporate data.For instances, if a student examined adding a new material handling system where they work, thedepartment project would require an academic risk assessment, an

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

(USA). Dr. Ayala is currently serving as Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Prior to joining ODU in 2013, Dr. Ayala spent three years as a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Delaware where he expanded his knowledge on simulation of multiphase flows while acquiring skills in high performance parallel computing and scientific computation. Before that, Dr. Ayala hold a faculty position at Universidad de Oriente at Mechanical Engineering Department where he taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses for a number of subjects such as Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Gerold Willing, University of Louisville; Thomas D. Rockaway, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

and social cultures among the various STEM disciplines will undermine a ‘onesize fits all’ retention plan. Based upon departmental needs analyses and published research onpossible ‘fits’ from successful STEM initiatives at other institutions, we designed PRIMES toblend two general strands that would support these anticipated outcomes: 1. Transform Teaching and Learning: Improved retention as a result of expanding our undergraduate teaching assistance (UTA) programs and institutionalizing a formal UTA training pedagogy. A working knowledge in best practices will enable them to be both effective and engaging in the laboratory and/or classroom. 2. Increase Faculty and Student Interactions: Improved retention as a

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tobias Haertel, TU Dortmund University; Claudius Terkowsky, TU Dortmund University; Dominik May, TU Dortmund University

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the area of engineering education research. In his position he is managing several research and development projects on engineering education and technical training. Furthermore he of- fers workshops on professional teaching and learning for engineering faculty. In his research Dominik May focuses, inter alia, on future requirements for science and engineering graduates, such as interna- tional competence, in order to become successful engineers in a globalized professional world. Therefore he designs and investigates respective educational strategies with a special focus on online solutions and the integration of remote laboratories. For his research and the development of several transnational on- line courses he

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University - Northwest

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Engineering Technology

undergraduatestudents’ understanding of geotechnical engineering design process and to enhance theirengineering education using relatively simple and plain language with a relatively simpleand local shoreline erosion case study without introducing and emphasizing too much onthe erosion mechanism and corresponding mathematical equations introduction andderivation, etc. Even for practicing geotechnical engineers, it is a good practice to includethe part of the Google Earth history function investigation, especially for projects relatedto expansive soil residential foundation building, deforestation, seismic and fasturbanization areas. The author thanks the reviewer’s questions/suggestions and inparticular the students in his class for taking on such an

Conference Session

Corporate Member Council Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jared V. Berrett, Utah State University; Cedale Sage Armstrong, Utah State University; Curtis G Frazier, Utah State University Eastern

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Corporate Member Council, Diversity

’ exposure and obtain a real-world experience in a STEM laboratory, Dr.Berrett’s and Mr. Frazier’s concept was put into play. They sent their best and brightest nativestudents to the Logan campus to work with STEM faculty performing researching the summer.They proposed the basic following structure: • 16-20 students for four weeks – students working in pairs. • Rotation through 8-12 laboratories or lab experiences. • Students stay on campus housing. • Hire graduate student facilitators from the Logan Campus to coordinate efforts.Anticipated Outcomes: By allowing participating students to get beyond their introductory levelcourses and be mentored and trained in a short intensive experience, it was believed that theywould find