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Informing the Critical Understanding of Our Users: Using Data to Develop New and Diverse Services

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo; Kari D. Weaver, University of Waterloo; Ariel Jocelyn Stables-Kennedy, Western University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

new theoretical frameworks. There should be a focus in engagingcross-disciplinary stakeholders in the research process.IntroductionEngineering education places a growing emphasis on design and capstone-based projectsfounded in a students’ ability to effectively seek, understand, and apply information.Engineering students are required to create, problem solve, and improve, usingengineering principles to develop their skills in technical, environmental, socioeconomicand political aspects of the engineering design process. Engineering students areincreasingly not taking a traditional scientific approach to research, mirroringprofessional engineers and scientists [1]. Henry Petroski stated that “Science is aboutknowing, engineering is about doing

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Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Weagle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David B. Ortendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Ahern P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

Institute. Mike is a registered professional engineer in Connecticut and held an electric Transmission System Op- erator certification from the North American Electric Reliability Council. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Universities and Industries: A Proactive Partnership Shaping the Future of WorkIntroduction and BackgroundThe U.S. Electric Power industry directly employs 2.7 million people; it is estimated that theindustry indirectly supports more than 7 million jobs and contributes $880 billion to the economyannually (roughly 5% of the GDP) [1]. Currently, a large percentage of the utility and electricitysector workforce is nearing retirement

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Academe/Industry Collaboration

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, West Shore Community College; Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College; Prince Mehandiratta, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Robots onEmployment”1. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) estimates that robotics directlycreated 4 to 6 million jobs through 2011 worldwide, with the total rising to eight to 10 million ifindirect jobs are counted. The rapid growth of robotics and automation, especially during the lastfew years, its current positive impact and future projections for impact on the United Stateseconomy are very promising. In the manufacturing sector, the recent growth was 41% in justthree years - the number of robots per 10,000 workers employed in 2008 was 96 and reached 135in 2011. While some jobs will be displaced due to the increased rollout of robots in themanufacturing sector, many will also be created as robot manufactures recruit to meet

Conference Session

Technical Session 6: Modulus Topics Part 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Erdei, University of South Carolina; Brantly Edward McCord, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; David M. Whittinghill, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Computers in Education

, assignments, andlearning objectives over a period of time ranging from 1 class period to several weeks. Thispaper first discusses the pedagogical and assessment changes this integration entailed. Thefindings are then presented, with subsequent discussion guided by constructivist learning theoryand social interdependence theory.BackgroundComputing students and professionals alike commonly complain of an unpleasant sense ofisolation. It is a well-documented cause of attrition throughout the discipline, one to which thosefrom backgrounds already underrepresented in computing are particularly vulnerable [1].Though no silver bullet exists, both collaborative work and learning strategies (such as pairprogramming) are well-researched, commonly-practiced

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New ECE laboratories

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamer Omar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Anas Salah Eddin, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Mohamed El-Hadedy P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Hyoungsoo Kim, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Electrical and Computer

-level language programs code.1 INTRODUCTION1Internet of Things (IoT) have opened a new opportunity for anything to connect to the Internetusing a network interface [1]. This development is leading most of the industry players andbusiness to provide some sort of connectivity for their products to the World Wide Web (www).Starting from Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and Unintended Arial Vehicles (UAV) up to homeappliances and ending with small sensors and actuators, all this wide range of products have founda perfect area of growth to provide more applications and service in IoT. Microcontrollers are themost commonly used devices to provide the required control for wide range of products andconnecting them to the Internet [2]. Application libraries

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faisal Aqlan, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Richard Zhao, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Heather C. Lum, Pennsylvania State University; Lisa Jo Elliott, Pennsylvania State University

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Industrial Engineering

production.Manufacturing concepts such as inventory planning, production scheduling, and processimprovement (Lean and Six Sigma methodologies) will also be considered. By comparing physicalsimulations with virtual reality environments, this paper provides insights into the applicability ofvirtual reality technologies in the education domain. Research activities will be integrated intoundergraduate courses on manufacturing systems to support problem-solving skill developmentamong students.1. BackgroundSimulation games can be a catalyst for understanding manufacturing concepts among engineeringstudents. Using simulation games allows students to experiment various manufacturing systems ina realistic setting. Moreover, simulation games can provide a means to engage

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Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

science andmathematics in comparison to other industrialized nations of the world. According to the Programfor International Students Assessment (PISA) report of 2015, U.S. 15-year-olds placed 24th inscience while students from 17 countries scored significantly higher than the U.S. students [1]. Inmath, the U.S. students were placed 39th which is which is significantly lower than the averageperformance of students from the 36-member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) who took part in the assessment as reported in the PISA 2015[1]. A comparison of data from PISA scores of 2000-2015 did not indicate any significant changein the performance of U.S. students in science, while in math the score in 2015 was

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Silveira, California State University, Chico

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

included.BackgroundThe demographics of engineering student populations have changed and an increased number ofstudents are entering engineering programs with little to no prior hands-on experience. Thisleaves them at a disadvantage both in terms of success in mastering the curriculum and level ofcompetitiveness for internships [1, 2]. As these students move through a typical engineeringcurriculum, a focus on abstract theory and mathematical concepts over physical applications andmeasurable observations will fail to give them the necessary hands-on experience, reducing thechances that the information will be retained over the long term [3]. Students who have specificlearning styles that favor physical experimentation and real-world experience are also left at

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ERM Technical Session 17: Student Cognitive Development

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adaline M. Buerck, University of South Florida; Maya A. Trotz, University of South Florida; Estenia Ortiz Carabantes, University Of South Florida; Daniel Arnulfo Delgado Jr., University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

must consider the impact of engineering solutions inglobal, economic, environmental, and societal contexts [1].” For students to be prepared for theworkforce they must be aware of current topics impacting their field and their everyday life.Also, future ABET outcome 2 challenges educational institutions to contribute solutions tocurrent challenges that meet the needs of the program’s constituents [1]. These topics are not justbeing addressed in ABET, but also within organizations such as the National Science Foundationwhere two of their 10 Big Ideas, “Convergence Research” and “Broadening Participation”, aimto merge ideas, techniques, and fields in order to formulate solutions [2]. ‘Wicked’ problemsallow the incorporation of these concepts

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Mentis, United State Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy; April Dawn Miller, United States Military Academy; Enoch A. Nagelli, United States Military Academy

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

collect samples from water sources near the student living area,to include treated tap water, an estuary, and a reservoir. Examples of water quality analysesstudents complete include titrimetric methods, which are applied to measure parameters such astotal hardness and total alkalinity; and UV-Vis spectroscopy to measure dissolved iron. The goalof the new laboratory sequence was to implement the following key elements: (1) supportcontent goals of the course; (2) be hands-on; (3) balance expository and inquiry-basedinstruction; (4) be feasible to implement with available resources; and (5) promote a constructiveaffective learning environment. The first four elements listed above were assessed based onalignment with course learning objectives and

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabrina Jedlicka, Lehigh University; Gregory Mark Skutches, Lehigh University; Siddha Pimputkar, Lehigh University

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Materials

interest in materials science and understanding of how materials scienceimpacts society. Faculty and more advanced students will also review the articles using a rubricthat assesses communication quality from multiple Bloom’s levels. We will report on thestructure of these activities, as well as the final data collected related to student mindset andcognition.Introduction Materials science is an academic topic that permeates most engineering curricula andmost certainly influences problem solving across the field of engineering as a whole [1].However, introductory materials science courses may not always demonstrate the importance ofthe subtopic to the broader field of engineering. In addition, while materials science has been adriving force

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Engineering Physics and Physics

Best Campus award for the Zone 1 from ASEE dur- ing 2012. He is also coordinator for Graduate Studies in VLSI and Semiconductors certificate program. Professor Prasad already offered Online 16.517 MMIC Design and Fabrication during Spring 2009 and also developing MEMS Design and Fabrication to be offered Online starting from Spring 2013. He is the author of over 150 theses, dissertations and papers published and presented in journals/conferences of national and international repute. In 2013 Professor Prasad was awarded Fellow from the ASEE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Integration of Physics Fundamentals to Prepare Students for the Hi-Tech World through Design

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marc Poynter, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Swapnil Bansode; Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

performance in application, and iden- tifying desirable processing routes for its manufacture. To this end, the research group employs a blend of experimental, theoretical, and numerical approaches, focusing on several areas, including: 1. Processing-Microstructure-Property-Performance Relationships: thermal barrier coating, solid oxide fuel cell, hydrogen transport membrane, lithium-ion battery 2. Physics-based Multi-scale Models: ab ini- tio, molecular dynamics (MD), discrete element models (DEM), finite element models (FEM) 3. Coupled Phenomena: diffusion-thermomechanical properties 4. Additve Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing: AM materials characterization, AM process (laser metal powder bed fusion, ceramic slurry

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Architectural Division Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Edward Williams III, Western Kentucky University; Fatemeh Orooji, Western Kentucky University; Shahnaz J. Aly, Western Kentucky University

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Architectural Engineering

standard definition for virtual reality, depending on theirbackground scientists, researchers, and computer users have had a different definition for virtualreality. Pimentel and Teixeira [1], defined virtual reality as an immersive, interactive experiencegenerated by a computer. The more recent definition of VR is described by Dionisio and Gilbertas “computer-generated simulations of three-dimensional objects or environments with seeminglyreal, direct, or physical user interaction” [2]. From the definitions, it can be derived that VR hasan experimental nature with the main elements of the virtual world, immersion, interactivity andmulti-sensory feedback. The first virtual reality system was introduced in the 1960s, and the first Head

Conference Session

The Best of First Year Programs: Best Paper Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado Boulder; Kenneth M. Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

needs of all incoming first-year students in engineering.Introduction and MotivationThe Wright State Model for Engineering Mathematics Education (Wright State Model or WSM)is being modified during a three-year pilot implementation to fit within the context of a large,public, research-oriented engineering college with an incoming first-year cohort ofapproximately 900 students [1]. During year two of the pilot (Y2), the WSM course, knownlocally as Engineering Math, became compulsory for all first semester engineering studentsassessed not to be ready for enrollment in a one-semester Calculus I course - about 14% of thefirst-year engineering cohort.1Inspirations for adapting the WSM model into Engineering Math harken back to the originalmotivation

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Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Alison K. Polasik, Campbell University

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Materials

learning” tomore specifically connect student actions and the cognition that these actions are likely to prompt[1]. ICAP stands for Interactive, Constructive, Active, and Passive, the four modes of studentengagement that are defined through the framework. When these words are used to refer to themodes of cognitive engagement, they will be italicized. Passive student engagement isrecognized as a state when students are simply receiving information. It can happen whenstudents are listening to a lecture without additional engagement, reading a passage of text, orengaging in any learning activity where they are observers and take no actions to engage with thematerial. Active student engagement is seen when students are manipulating, or taking

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles D. Facciolo, Daedalus Structural Engineering; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering

be required in the undergraduate civil/architectural engineeringcurriculum. The exclusion of this class is the result of one or more of the following factors:  technical complexity of course topics,  lack of modern textbooks that serve to adequately explain challenging concepts,1  limited perceived necessity based on the majority of undergraduate student career paths,  availability of course at the graduate level for interested students, and/or  undergraduate degree credit hour constraints that restrict offering advanced electives.Universities that have historically offered structural dynamics at the undergraduate level seem tobe located in a region with high earthquake hazard, at sites affiliated with a

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Yi Wu, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Oladipo Onipede Jr., Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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Mechanics

) andmultiple degree-of-freedom (MDOF) systems subjected to non-zero initial displacements orvelocities (free response) and/or non-zero forces (forced response). As shown in Figure 1, eachof these categories contains subcategories that relate to a different physical response. In a typicalVibrations course, the topics shown in Figure 1 are usually supplemented by a discussion onvibration control (which is an application of the SDOF and MDOF forced response), continuoussystems and basic finite element analysis (through which continuous systems are approximatedas MDOF systems).The breadth of topics that are covered in a typical Vibrations course and the complexitiesassociated with the mathematical solution of each subcategory can often be frustrating

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Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Friesel, Technical University-Copenhagen; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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International

in a loss of business and, in some cases, even bankruptcy of a company.Communication is a mix of verbal and non-verbal interactions and etiquette. Therefore, theengineering students need to practice and to enhance their skills in communication, while workingwith projects in teams with students from other countries and cultures. In this paper, the authorsdescribe their international projects where students from Denmark and the USA work together.For the USA students, it is a part of their senior design capstone course and for the Danish studentsit is an innovation and an interdisciplinary project, so called the Innovation Pilot [1].The key learning objectives for training communication skills in order to work in global teams andmanage projects

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International Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John Jongho Park, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mariza Tsakalerou, Nazarbayev University

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Diversity

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International

et al.,1999; Fuertes et al., 2000), in graduate engineering students. The course provided a globalvirtual teaming opportunity to students from a US University and Central Asia University. Thestudy hypotheses included the following: 1. Ethnocentrism will decrease in students from pre- to post-course completion. 2. Measures of Universal-Diverse Orientation will increase in students from pre- to post- course completion. 3. The Central Asia University is located in a country that was previously a part of the Soviet Union, with a significant socio-political influence from Russia. Based on Russia’s high level of Uncertainty Avoidance, and the reported link between Uncertainty Avoidance and a resistance to accept

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 7

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Andrew Chi, Drexel University; Thomas Hays

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Manufacturing

cost for each individual retrofit is$93 with a selling price for $600. The significance of the methodology to be applied in this capstone courseproject is to combine theory and practice to prepare the students to become better problem solvers andobtain practical solutions to real life/simulated problems using a project based approach. Senior Designcapstone project has the following major goals. 1) Raise student awareness of contemporary issues asthey relate to the Engineering Technology field. 2) Enhance student decision-making and problem solvingskills in a multi-attribute and team setting. Students in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial fieldsalong with many others can learn many new skills from multi-disciplinary projects such as the

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International Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York; Samantha Deokinanan, LSAMP at City College of New York

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Diversity

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International

abroad and only a 12%increase in the number of minorities studying abroad in the same period. Similarly, over the sameperiod, STEM majors going abroad showed an increase of 9%. All minority students and STEMstudents accounted for 28% and 25% respectively, in 2015/2016 [1]. The importance and benefitsof STEM students having an international experience has been well documented [2,3].Additionally, higher education is moving forward with embracing the concept of educatingengineers as a global citizen [4,5].The NYC-LSAMP (a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded initiative in operation at theCity University of New York) committed to integrating international activities into programactivities, and officially launched the activity in 2008 at the

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Zachary John Anderson; Dustin Glynn Walker, Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology

ESP8266NodeMCU V1.0, Data Grab, Phone controlled LED, OLED Clock, ESP8266 Wi-FiSoft Access Point, Voting Machine, Plane Spotter, Temperature Monitor, Objecttracking, Traffic Monitor and Weather Station.1. INTRODUCTIONInternet is a network of live persons. Internet of Things or IoT is a network of thingsand persons. IoT brings the things alive and there is interacting among themselves andwith persons lively. Internet of Things is the network of devices such as vehicles, andhome appliances that contain electronics, software, actuators, and connectivity whichallows these things to connect, interact and exchange data[1][2][3]. With the help ofembedded technology, these things can communicate and interact over the Internet,and they can be remotely monitored

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Molly M. Gribb P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Adel Nasiri, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Therefore, our institution hostedan Internet of Things Curriculum Workshop in January 2019. The purpose of this workshop wasto support faculty members from across our state to work together, to collaboratively developand share IoT course modules to enhance educational outcomes for engineering and otherprograms state-wide. This workshop was designed to enable faculty to: (1) learn about the needfor curriculum directly from industry collaborators at a round-table discussion; (2) learn aboutexisting IoT curriculum development efforts at sister institutions; (3) begin the collaborativedevelopment of new course modules to enhance existing, and potentially new courses in a widerange of engineering and related disciplines. The modules are to be broadly

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Curricular Advancements in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Rodriguez, Iowa State University; Erin E. Doran, Iowa State University; Paul S. Hengesteg, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

] students engage with design thinking and how that engagement shapes theirperceptions of what it means to identify as a successful engineer.The research questions for this study are: 1. How do ECS engineering students make sense of design thinking in an academic course setting? 2. How does design thinking in an academic course shape perceptions of what it means to identify as an ECS engineer? BackgroundScholars have suggested that for engineering students to be successful toward the completion oftheir degrees, and then later in their careers, developing an engineering identity is vital towardthat goal1,2. The ability to do something successfully, or to establish mastery with a skill allows

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Mechanical Engineering and an M.F.A. in Television Production. He also has three B.S. degrees in Liberal Arts, Mechanical Engineering, and Sustainable Energy.Prof. Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Jing Zhang’s research interests are broadly centered on understanding the processing-structure- property relationships in advanced ceramics and metals for optimal performance in application, and iden- tifying desirable processing routes for its manufacture. To this end, the research group employs a blend of experimental, theoretical, and numerical approaches, focusing on several areas, including: 1. Processing-Microstructure-Property-Performance Relationships: thermal barrier coating, solid

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Online Programs and Program Assessment

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Bahar Zoghi, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

program assessment plan includescourse-level and program-level assessment components [1] while the short-term plans usuallyinclude assessment of limited number of program outcomes at the course level; the long-termplans include assessment of all program outcomes over the course of multiple semesters andyears.To ensure continuous improvement, many engineering educators incorporated assessment plansand approaches into their courses. Assessing student learning at the course level has beencommonly studied and reported on. Many faculty employ formative and summative assessmenttechniques in course assessment. A formative classroom assessment technique [2] example hasbeen developed and incorporated to achieve ongoing course assessment for the

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghada M. Gad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Giuseppe Lomiento, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Yu Sun, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Mechanics

1 of 14     modes, such as visual and kinesthetic, the major one of which is the convenience of learninganywhere (on the go) without requiring the cognitive load associated with image processing.Learners can benefit from audio material while still performing physical tasks at the same time,such as commute or exercise. Audio learning materials can also be made more easily available andincorporated into students' daily activities if they are accessible on a mobile phone through asoftware application (app). This also allows repetition and practice on the go.A project has been initiated in order to leverage these features and provide students with a highlyaccessible and portable audio app for

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

underrepresented communities are less likely to have theopportunity of benefitting from STEM-enhanced curricula. Engineering activities for middleschool students are mostly reduced to simple “applied science” experiments, withoutintroduction to realistic scenarios [1].During the past two years, during summer terms, the authors developed two activities designatedfor STEM Girls’ Summer Camp, held over a week period. However, each activity was only twohours long and accommodated about fifteen middle school girls age 11 to 14 years old (entering6th to 8th grade). In this paper, we present activities related to engineering design (the 3-D PrintedElectronic Mood Ring) and introduction to industrial robots using a robotic arm.The most recent workshop was held at

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Daugherity, Abilene Christian University

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Engineering Physics and Physics

goals.Through departmental self-studies, Industrial Advisory Board recommendations and internshipprograms we identified programming skills as an area to strengthen in the curriculum,particularly for physics students. We now devote roughly 1/3 of class and lab time in our introcourse to Excel and programming. Encouraging algorithmic thinking and working within theconstrained environment of a programming language helps reinforce the structured approach todesign and problem solving introduced earlier in the course. Experience has also shown thatmany students have an easier time learning programming when coupled with hardware sincethey can see the effect of code running in the real world. Building simple circuits with Arduinomicrocontrollers also