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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Nicholas S. Rosasco; Dane Brown

II. EDUCATIONAL JUSTIFICATIONintended to enlighten and educate students, by presenting both STEM outreach at the United States Naval Academyapplications and abstract concepts in an interactive, hands-on (USNA) entails a different approach to recruiting and retainingmanner. Modules that teach a wide range of topics, some technologists. We engage elementary, middle, and high schoolmultidisciplinary, are presented in short, informative sessions. students and teachers in a diverse range of science andThe module presented in this paper involved discussions of engineering activities [14] using Navy relevant curriculum, ournetworking and communications technology, as well as the

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WIED: Pre-College Student Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #10539Increasing Female Participation in Engineering: Evaluating *CAMP NAME*Summer CampMs. Jessica R McCormick, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Jessica McCormick is the Academic Program Coordinator for the Engineering Dual Degree Program (EDDP), a partnership between Butler University and the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. In this position she coordinates and runs all aspects of the program; including advising current students, program alumni relationships, and prospective and admitted student contact. She also manages the internship program for all EDDP students. She is the

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Crystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia; Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, intelligent process inwhich designers generate, evaluate, and specify concepts for devices, systems, orprocesses whose form and function achieve clients’ objectives or users’ needs whilesatisfying a specified set of constraints”.9 With the incorporation of engineering into theNext Generation Science Standards, engineering design becomes increasingly importantin K-12 settings. Precollege students and teachers are now charged with understandingengineering concepts and processes, such as defining problems, developing models,planning investigations, analyzing data, using mathematics, information technology, orcomputational thinking, designing solutions, and engaging in argument from practice1. Inthese settings it is also important to understand how

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FPD 2: Building Community

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Sudhir Shrestha; Kody Varahramyan, IUPUI

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First-Year Programs

Microelectronics, conducting research and development in the realization of advanced semiconductor technologies. From 1992 to 2008 he was with Louisiana Tech University, where he was the Entergy/LP&L/NOPSI Professor of Electrical Engineering, in recognition of his teaching and research contributions in the microsystems and nanotechnology areas. From September 2000 to June 2008 he was the Director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing, where, from 1992, he had contributed to the growth and development of the Institute, including through planning and setting up of laboratory resources and facilities, development and implementation of major sponsored research efforts, and realization of academic courses and curricula, on the

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 1 of 3: Supporting K-8 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri- Columbia. He worked at Concordia University, Montreal and has been the director of the Institute of P-12 Engineering Research and Learning at Purdue University. NSF and several private foundations fund his research. His research and teaching focuses on engineering as an innovation in P-12 education, policy of P-12 engineering, how to support teachers and students’ academic achievements through engineering, the measurement and support of the change of ’engineering habits of mind’ particularly empathy and the use of cyber-infrastructure to sensitively and resourcefully provide access to and support learning

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Impact of Community Engagement on Communities

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos German Montoya Rodriguez, Ohio State University; Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, The Ohio State University; Roger Dzwonczyk, The Ohio State University; John A Merrill, Ohio State University; Howard L. Greene, Ohio State University; Miriam Cater, Ohio State University

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Community Engagement Division

EDUCATION BSEE Northeastern University, Boston, MA Electrical Engineering MSBME The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Biomedical Engineering EMPLOYMENT 2014-Present The Ohio State University, College of Engineering 1981-2013 The Ohio State University Department of Anesthesiology 1995-1997 Lyntek Medical Technologies, Inc., 1970-1971 Ebasco Service Inc. 1974-1976 United Engineers and Constructors 1968-1970 RCA Corp. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 1973-Present Eta Kappa Nu. 1973-Present Tau Beta Pi. 1989- Present Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. 2004-Present American College of Clinical En- gineering REGISTRATIONS 1989-Present Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) 1984-Present Registered Professional

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 1 of 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University; James B. Guthrie, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

interest in andrelevance to math and science in elementary school students. This project was designed toaddress study results by the National Academy of Engineering1 and President’s Council ofAdvisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)2, among others, which have identified the needto enhance the pathways to careers in science, technology, engineering and math to attract anabundant, diverse and proficient workforce. This involves both improving our educationalcontent and conveying the importance, value and satisfaction that can be achieved in suchcareers. As the PCAST report emphasizes improving STEM education requires we “focus onpreparation and inspiration.” Further, “imprinting” engineering as a career pathway, as Ellis,Jackson and Wynn3 have

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Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anton E. Bowden, Brigham Young University; Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

integrated leadership, ethics, and globalization curriculum at BYU and was recently appointed Weidman Professor in Leadership.Dr. Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University Gregg M. Warnick is the Director of the Weidman Center for Global Leadership and Associate Teaching Professor of Engineering Leadership within the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University (BYU). The center provides oversight for leadership development and inter- national activities within the college and he works actively with students, faculty and staff to promote and develop increased capabilities in global competence and leadership. His research and teaching interests include developing global agility

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FPD 11: Culminating Considerations

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Judith Virginia Gutierrez; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #8789Multidimensional Assessment of Creativity in an Introduction to EngineeringDesign CourseMrs. Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Silvia Husted is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches design related courses. Her research interests include creative thinking, cognitive processes, and creating effective learning environments.Dr. JUDITH VIRGINIA GUTIERREZ PhD. in Science, Engineering, and Technology Education.Dr. Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas PueblaProf. Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las

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Capstone Design

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Briana Lucero, Colorado School of Mines; Cameron J Turner P.E., Colorado School of Mines

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #10304Reframing Engineering Capstone Design Pedagogy for Design with Commu-nitiesBriana Lucero, Colorado School of Mines Briana Lucero is a Systems Engineering doctoral candidate at Colorado School of Mines with minors in Humanitarian Engineering and Science, Technology, Engineering and Policy (STEP). She holds engi- neering degrees from Colorado School of Mines in mechanical and electrical engineering. Her research is grounded in engineering design and design by analogy with a focus on analogy retrieval. She is employed by Ball Aerospace as a Systems Engineer and has worked on two successful satellite

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Computing in the First Year

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Oyemayowa Luqman Abioye, West Virginia University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10103e-Learning: Teaching Computer Programming Online to First Year Engi-neering StudentsDr. Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University Lizzie Y. Santiago, Ph.D., is Teaching Assistant Professor for the Freshman Engineering program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in chemical en- gineering and has postdoctoral training on Neural Tissue Engineering and Molecular Neurosciences. She teaches freshman engineering courses and supports the outreach and recruiting activities of the college. Her research interests include neural tissue engineering, stem cell

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Track 2 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Julia Ziyatdinova; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Artem Bezrukov, Kazan National Research Technologcal University, Russia

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Curriculum and Lab Development

Paper ID #11020A Focused Curriculum Improving the Written English from Russian Speak-ing EngineersJulia Ziyatdinova,Dr. Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Artem Bezrukov, Kazan National Research Technologcal University, Russia Artem Bezrukov graduated from Kazan State Technological University in 2007 and received his PhD in 2010 at the Department of Physical Chemistry at the same university. His major study area was chemical engineering. He also obtained a degree in professional translation and linguistics. Artem was given the lecturer position at the Department of Physical Chemistry in 2010. He took

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University; Kang Wang

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

can encourage students to continue in their STEM major. Recent engineering students are known to express great interest in activities focusing onenergy and a cleaner environment [2]. Exposing students to the exciting developing field ofenergy and the environment while participating in hands-on experiments in the classroom canstimulate the scientific curiosity and imagination of young people. This increases the likelihoodthat they will continue their engineering major. To satisfy the students need, a new electivecourse in Fuel Cell Science and Technology with hands-on laboratory experiments wasdeveloped by Dr. Jeongmin Ahn and the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department atSyracuse University. In order to retain students in

Collection

2014 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

James Solderitsch

term in yourfocused on an industrial setting, a common alternate name is the favorite browser and you will be both inundated with informationIndustrial Internet: machines talking to machines (M2M) and get a sense that this is a very hot area for Informationautonomously, with people often reduced to secondary roles. Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) in general,There are big challenges ahead, not the least of which is how to crossing over from consumer-oriented applications like themake this Industrial Internet safe and secure. This paper focuses connected home (e.g. the Nest Thermostat) into the industrialon a description of these challenges and how engineering space with connected

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Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Paras Mandal, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D Smith, University of Texas, El Paso; Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

in 2006 from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. His dissertation research lay at the interface of systems engineering, cognitive science, and multi-criteria decision making. He taught for two years in The Boeing Company’s Systems Engineering Graduate Program at the Missouri University of Science & Technology.Dr. Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He is holding a PHD in power engineering and the other in physics. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and re- search institutes in Romania, Canada and United States

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Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nitin Sukhija, Mississippi State University (Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering); Tomasz A. Haupt, Mississippi State University; Mark Fredrick Horstemeyer, Mississippi State University

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Materials

Paper ID #10433Enhancing and Supporting Integrated Computational Material Science En-gineering EducationMr. Nitin Sukhija, Mississippi State University ( Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and Dept. of Com-puter Science and Engineering) I received my BS degree (with honors) in Computer Science Engineering from Institute of Technology and Management, India (2002), Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from Symbiosis, India (2005), MBA degree in Information Systems from San Diego State University (2009), and MS degree in Computer Science majoring in Computing from National University, San Diego (2010). I am currently

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oluwatosin Alabi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; R. Edwin Garcia, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

into how students process knowledge when provided withsimulation tools and computational methods for solving design problems. Page 24.582.2IntroductionComputer modeling and simulation are emergent pedagogical tools implemented for teachingconcepts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Onepedagogical objective for integrating computer modeling and simulation within learningenvironments is to help students develop deeper understanding of a physical phenomenonthrough visualization and dynamic interaction of abstract concepts or complex systems. Whenmodeling and interacting with numerical simulation, a student must

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Track 3 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Arnold Neville Pears, Uppsala University; Mats Daniels, Uppsala University; Åsa Sofia Cajander

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Student Development

the Univer- sity Academic Senate, Programme Director for the IT Engineering programme, member of the selection committee for the Uppsala University Pedgogy prize and as member of the educational advisory board of the Faculty of Technology and Natural Sciences. He has a strong interest in teaching and learning research in computer science and engineering, and leads the UpCERG research group in computing and engineering education research at Uppsala University. He has published more than 40 articles in the area internationally, and is well known as a computing education researcher through his professional activities in the ACM, and IEEE. In the IEEE he serves as a member of the Board of Governors of the IEEE

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Innovations in Pedagogy

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin Madison; Xuan Zhang, University of Wisconsin - madison; Mehdi Shokoueinejad, University of Wisconsin Madison; John G. Webster PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Biomedical Engineering

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Biomedical

stopping of breathing during sleep (under Prof. Webster supervi- sion). He is also Teacher Assistant for courses in Medical instrumentation design and Bioinstrumenation Laboratory. His research interests are the design of physiological sensing technologies and the signal processing techniques.Prof. John G. Webster PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Biomedical Engineering John G. Webster received the B.E.E. degree from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA in 1953, and the M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA in 1965 and 1967, respectively. He is Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, USA. In the field of medical

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati; Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Paper ID #10040UnLecture: Bridging the Gap between Computing Education and SoftwareEngineering PracticeVignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati Vignesh Subbian is an instructor/teaching assistant in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Com- puting Systems at the University of Cincinnati. His research interests include embedded computing sys- tems, medical device design and development, point-of-care technologies for neurological care, and engi- neering education.Dr. Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati Carla Purdy is an associate professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Shervin Zoghi; Eric Liguori; Manoochehr Zoghi; Fariborz Tehrani; The Nguyen

of the modern technological society.IntroductionEvidently, the globalizations of the economy, Internet connectivity, and exploding informationtechnology have had a profound impact on modern societies.1, 2 The modern society, and oureveryday lives, are increasingly dependent on scientific and technical innovation.3 Engineering,central to innovation, is dramatically influenced by the rapid changes that are taking place on aglobal scale. There has been much debate in recent years that traditional engineering education,however, does not adequately prepare the new graduates to face the ever-changing demands oftechnological societies. In a survey of engineering employers, conducted by Todd et al.4, thefollowing frequently-cited perceptions of

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International Division Technical Session 8

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Bill Williams, Setubal Polytechnic Institute; Jose Manuel Nunes Oliveira, Universidade de Aveiro; Gavin Duffy, University of Limerick; Dermot Brabazon P.E., Dublin City University

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International

Portugal have teamed with researchers at the University of Western Australiafunded by the Portuguese FCT to study engineers in the workplace.In Ireland, Dr. Kevin Kelly of Trinity College Dublin collaborated on a European-wideproject that looked at engineering recruitment, retention, and progression. In the fall of 2013,Dublin Institute of Technology established a research group specifically aimed at promotingEER across the college of Engineering and the Built Environment; leaders plan to convertthis research group into an established center on campus in the near future. Several Irishfaculty have also developed strong collaborations across the European Union for conductingEER work; however, there have been few instances of national collaboration

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Preparing Minority Students for Undergraduate and Graduate Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Silas E. Burris, Howard University; Kalynda Chivon Smith, Howard University; Leonard Bernard Bliss; Inez N. Moore, Howard University; Fabiana Bornmann

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Minorities in Engineering

University’s Middle States Accreditation Self-Study Taskforce in 1999, has led a number of research and intervention initiatives to attract and retain African American students in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and im- prove the quality of engineering education for Howard undergraduates. Dr. Fleming is the founder and director of the HUSEM (Howard University Science, Engineering, and Mathematics) program, and serves as the principal investigator and director of the National Science Foundation- funded Global Education, Awareness, and Research Undergraduate Program (GEAR-UP), which provides STEM undergraduates with research opportunities abroad as well as exposure to engineering

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Preparing Future Educators

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Marie Kusano, Virginia Tech; Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Prateek Shekhar, Virginia Tech; Timothy Kinoshita, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christina Seimetz Wade, Virginia Tech; Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Debarati Basu, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

to provide an exampleof a positive and effective approach to GTA and future faculty training. It is not theintention for this paper to showcase a rigorous research study, but rather to demonstratethe advantages and potential of a practicum course for future engineering educators.BackgroundResearch done by Seely and ASEE assert that improving teaching practice is necessary toimprove the development of skills required by the Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology (ABET) and industry.2,7,11 An emphasis has been made on theimportance of innovative teaching strategies, such as active and team-based learning, inthe development of future engineers. A 2012 report from the Executive Office of thePresident’s Council of Advisors on Science

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Projects in ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati; Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Fred Richard Beyette Jr., University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #10043UnLecture: A Novel Active Learning Based Pedagogical Strategy for Engi-neering CoursesVignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati Vignesh Subbian is an instructor/teaching assistant in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Com- puting Systems at the University of Cincinnati. His research interests include embedded computing sys- tems, medical device design and development, point-of-care technologies for neurological care, and engi- neering education.Dr. Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati Carla Purdy is an associate professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Girma Tewolde

. II. HISTORY OF KETTERING UNIVERSITY COMPUTERThere is increasing demand in highly skilled personnel who ENGINEERING SUMMER DAY CAMPhave the right preparation in science, technology, engineeringand math (STEM) education. In the past decade there has been increasing involvement by A study has shown that encouraging young people to young K-12 students in various robotic competitions.make a difference in the world through the use of engineering Examples of such robotics competitions are Junior FIRSTand technology will likely attract them than emphasizing the Lego League (Jr.FLL - grades K-3), FIRST

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Baguio, University of Texas at Austin; Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin; Susana Ramirez, PSJA ISD

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

United States.A primary focus of the consortia is the improvement of science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) education at all levels to enhance our nation’s high technology workforce.One of the 52 Space Grant Consortia has offered a four-to-five day summer program for K-12educators at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) every year since 1990. Space Grant’s primaryfocus and highest leverage in pre-college education is the professional development of K-12educators. The objective of the LiftOff Summer Institute4 is to provide the attendees withmaterials that can be used both to excite their students about STEM learning across disciplinesand to meet state, national and common core standards. The consortium has established thefollowing

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University, Innovation One; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; M. Brian Thomas, Trine University

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #10799Simulating Real World Work Experience in Engineering Capstone CoursesProf. Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University, Innovation One After graduating from Michigan Technological University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1984, Thomas H. DeAgostino began his career as an automotive product engineer working at Ford Motor Com- pany’s Heavy Truck Division. He held various product engineering positions before settling on structural and finite element analysis as his engineering passion. In 1988, he transferred to Ford’s Engine Engi- neering Division performing finite element analysis on various engine

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Programs and Courses Session 5

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael (Mick) J. Bates, Waynesburg University; Donald Ken Takehara, Taylor University; Hank D. Voss, Taylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

gasification, and wind turbine reliability/optimization. Previous to Taylor, Don was at Dow Corning Corporation for 16 years as a technology leader, project leader, and Expertise Center Leader in the R&D of processes and products for silicon containing materials. Don is currently a consultant for university-industry partnerships, grantsmanship, research development, partnership development, engi- neering, project management, and science education. Don received his PhD and MS in Chemical Engi- neering at Northwestern University and his BS in Chemical Engineering at Purdue University.Dr. Hank D. Voss, Taylor University Dr. Hank D. Voss received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois in 1977.He then

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Gary P. Halada; Nancy McCoy Wozniak

provided a high level of mentorship and direction. With the Index Terms—Eporfolios, internship, experiential learning, growth of engineering, technology, manufacturing (and manyassessment, ABET other areas) with industrialization, urbanization, modern warfare, and needs of large populations, academic programs I. INTRODUCTION were designed to rapidly provide engineers in large numbers. A. Experiential learning and assessment challenges Unfortunately, this reduced the opportunity for direct