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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominik May, University of Georgia; Mark Trudgen, University of Georgia; Allen V. Spain, University of Georgia

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

, have been around as a technical solution in education for severalyears, these technologies are not yet widely used in higher engineering education. This state-ment is made in comparison to the opportunities made possible with remote labs. Consideringthat remote labs are represented as equipment that can solve location, time and capacity con-straints in laboratory education, this is surprising as many educational institutions suffer fromexactly such constraints. Existing literature shows that classroom laboratory solutions aremainly stand-alone solutions which require physical equipment and cannot be used synchro-nously among several institutions [1], [2], [3]. In this context, the VISIR system represents anexception [4]. The introduced VISIR

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Scott A. Sell, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Michelle B. Sabick, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

disciplines on campus to incorporate the EntrepreneurialMindset in foundational STEM courses by creating opportunities for STEM faculty to learn moreabout KEEN and the Entrepreneurial Mindset, and how it can be integrated into their courses.SLU held a two-day STEM Faculty Teaching Institute in January of 2018. The purpose was toexpose STEM faculty to various evidence-based teaching practices, along with theentrepreneurial-minded learning (EML) framework, and to encourage participating faculty tosubmit medium-sized Program Transformation Grant proposals to help spread EMLimplementation throughout their home departments. The specific objectives were to: 1. Familiarize faculty with active and entrepreneurial minded learning techniques that could

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University; Nihal Sarikaya, Northern Arizona University; Adam Bringhurst

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

machine), to improvestudents’ conceptual understanding of inversion and air quality problems. The expected studentoutcomes from the activity are as follows: (1) Define inversion as a natural and importantmeteorological phenomenon; (2) Articulate a deeper understanding of inversion mechanics; and(3) Relate inversion with high ground level air pollutant concentrations. A pre-activity quiz of thestudents’ understanding, from their reading, was used to establish a baseline. The same quiz wasdelivered as a post-activity quiz, following the demonstration. We compared the results from thepre-activity quiz scores with the post-activity quiz scores. The results indicated an improvementin students’ understanding of inversion and air quality. The correct

Conference Session

Engineering Design for Elementary Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

learningactivities.This study is a part of a bigger project in which we aim to characterize engineering thinking ofchildren with autism. In this study, we are closely looking at the first and very importantengineering practices; problem scoping. The main purpose of this study is to investigate how 8-10 years old children with autism engage in problem scoping. We focused on three maincomponents of problem scoping in engineering design (1) Problem Framing, (2) InformationGathering, and (3) Reflection.For this study, we have conducted a qualitative single case study analysis. We carefully chosenone case of child with autism. The child is make and 9 years old and participated in this studywith his parent. They were asked to solve an engineering problem of building a

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education in the Formal Classroom

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shramana Ghosh, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering; Sheila Borges Rajguru, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Distinguished Teaching Award at NYU. His scholarly activities have included 3 edited books, 9 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 62 journal articles, and 154 conference pa- pers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 35 M.S., and 5 Ph.D. thesis students; 58 undergraduate research students and 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 500 K-12 teachers and 118 high school student researchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 59 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di- rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM education of over 1,000 students annually. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Investigating Classroom-related Factors that

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Computing Research II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Institute of Technology.; Mardigon Max Toler, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Computing and Information Technology

activethroughout. Advantages and disadvantages of these two alternative patterns are explored, alongwith ideas for improving the latter algorithm. Some data is collected on a small cluster ofinexpensive consumer-grade hardware to explore the feasibility of this algorithm.Context The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) is an algorithm for computing the Discrete FourierTransform (DFT) of a sequence of samples of a signal. The DFT of a signal in time or space is arepresentation of that signal in the frequency domain. The DFT is a useful tool in digital signalprocessing because it describes how a digital signal is made up of complex sinusoidal components.The 1-dimensional DFT of a signal y is defined aswhere N is the number of samples in the signal being

Conference Session

Cyber Technology

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Pickard, East Carolina University; Dale Drummond, East Carolina University; Philip J. Lunsford II, East Carolina University; Ciprian Popoviciu

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

the growth of the Internet is nolonger in question. In fact, the last remnants of the global IPv4 address pools are already dryingup. As Table 1 shows, four of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) have exhausted theirIPv4 address pools and are operating under exhaustion policies that restrict IPv4 addressallocations. Only the RIR for Africa, AFRINIC, has yet to reach full exhaustion. At the time ofwriting AFRINIC is allocating from its final /8 and has a projected exhaustion date of 09November 2019 [1].Table 1. Regional Internet Registry Last /8 Allocation Information. Last /8 Assignment RIR Description

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ERM Technical Session 12: Creativity and Problem Framing

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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Educational Research and Methods

vary among scholars, research on expertise has described a number ofcharacteristics. Defined as specialized domain knowledge [1], expertise may be developedthrough experience [2], [3]. This experience is coupled with an ability to learn from internal andexternal feedback [3] and a strong ability to build associations and even run mental simulations[4]. Expertise development is often described as a continuum that begins with the stage of novice[5], [1]; a novice is characterized as one who is merely at the beginning of their quest forspecialized knowledge within a domain [6], [7].Patel and Groen describe progression along the novice to expert pathway as occurring in threedistinct stages of developing and applying specialized domain knowledge

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the BOKs: ABET, Ethics, Civil Engineering as Liberal Education, and 3-Year Degrees

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J. Swenty P.E., University of Evansville; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

breadth needed to be a licensed professionalengineer. Most engineering licensure boards, groups that are typically under state governmentcontrol, depend on accreditation organizations to enforce rigorous education standards.Ultimately, public safety is the common thread that connects engineering education toprofessional engineering licensure and the public. The public and their elected representativeswant safe infrastructure, designed and constructed by trustworthy engineers, but they also desireless expensive college education and higher graduation rates [1], [2]. State governments and statelegislatures are accountable to constituents who feel the cost of higher education is too expensive[3], [4]. A former university president stated, “Few

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 10: Understanding Student Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris C. Martin, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

1, students recalled many situations in which they felt similar andpositive (solidarity), distinct and positive (pride), and negative and distinct (shame/stigma). Theyrecalled few situations in which they felt similar and negative (non-uniqueness). In Study 2,students also recalled situations with these combined attributes, although a few situations alsoaligned with individual-level ODT predictions. Although preliminary, these results suggest thatODT has limitations when applied to individual identity.IntroductionAs engineering schools have become ethnically diverse, faculty have realized that diversity alonedoes not ensure inclusion. In our department, we sought to leverage theories from the disciplineof social psychology to enhance

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maggie Swartz, Colorado School of Mines; Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Jacquelene D. Walter, Colorado School of Mines; Kathryn Johnson, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

contextualized engineering problem-framing and solvingprocesses within a broader sociotechnical context. Finally, we explore ways in which the resultsopen up multiple directions for future research.IntroductionMost U.S. engineering curricula continue to privilege the technical over the social dimensions ofproblems, and to deprive students of the opportunity to develop crucial problem framing skillsvia focusing largely (but not exclusively) on closed-ended, decontextualized problems [1]–[4].This trend continues despite professional engineers accentuating the importance of understandingsocial contexts, of how to work with non-engineers, and of how to incorporate diverseperspectives into their work [5]–[9]. To bridge this gap, it has been suggested that

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University; Tori Thompson, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

university grade pointaverage (GPA) and transfer credit as well. Their ACT scores and sectional scores were recorded alongwith the construction studios grades. A data model was created by compiling all data and grouping theminto two groups of students who 1) took or 2) did not take studios A and B in the summer. Studio A is atwelve hours laboratory which presents an introduction to construction materials and methods,construction drawing and modeling, building systems, project life cycles and management, andprofessional thinking and action. Studio B is also a twelve hours laboratory in which the development ofbuilding assemblies and construction sequencing, drawings and computer applications, projectmanagement skills, and professional thinking and

Conference Session

NEE 2 - Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Wright, University of Washington; Lauren N. Summers, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators

whatstudents seek in good teachers, and also provides insight into which behavioral benefits of highteacher efficacy are most salient to undergraduate students in engineering.IntroductionTeaching Assistants (TAs) play significant roles in undergraduate instruction in the United States[1], [2]. In STEM undergraduate settings, TAs are often responsible for teaching labs, recitationsand quiz sections (hereafter referred to as recitations) which complement large, introductory-level lecture courses [3]. Students in these courses often have more frequent direct contact withtheir TA than with their professor [3]–[5].Despite their prominent role in undergraduate education, many TAs receive ambiguous messagesabout the importance of their teaching assignments

Conference Session

Computing Research I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gholam Ali Shaykhian, Florida Institute of Technology; Khalil A. Said, Davenport University; Ghaythah Abdullah Alqarna

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Computing and Information Technology

among various process models and approaches were different, collectively, theyagreed in having a framework to embrace changes in IT/software and business process [41][42] .Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL): In the early 1980s, the Britishgovernment pioneered ITIL, which later became one of the best-practice methods engagingpublic and private participants worldwide. ITIL earned its fame through a full sequence of stepsthe organizations could use to implement their IT processes to establish specific tasks such as“service desk, problem management, incident management, relationship management, andconfiguration management” [17, pp. 1-2]. Many organizations used ITIL as the acceptedframework; enabling IT managers utilize a series

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Giancaspro P.E., University of Miami; Diana Arboleda, University of Miami

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Mechanics

effective and fun classroom demonstrations(modules) to aid students in developing their conceptual understanding of moments, afundamental topic in Statics. The motivation for this effort stemmed from anecdotal evidence inthe form of student feedback and observations made during exam grading by the authors. Theevidence suggested that students deemed moments to be one of the most challenging topics inStatics. Since the concept of moment is a recurring theme found throughout the hierarchy ofmechanics courses, the authors created an active demonstration for each Statics subtopicinvolving moments. They include: 1. "At arm's length" – identify the principles of moments and moment arms using a volunteer's shoulder as a pivot point 2

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Farkas Mogul, University of Maryland, College Park; David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park; Timothy Duane Reedy, University of Maryland, College Park

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

suggests that that the divide between socialjustice (SJ) concerns and technical knowledge in engineering curricula is an important reasonthat students with SJ concerns leave engineering [1, 2]. In their recent book, Engineering Justice,Leydens and Lucena [3] present criteria they hope “can be used to guide educators [to render] SJvisible within the engineering sciences without compromising valuable course content.” Oneapproach is the so-called “Problem Re-write Assignment”: students write a context for atraditional “decontextualized” engineering science problem. We undertook this pilot study tounderstand how students frame their thinking about “contextualized/decontextualized”(Con/Decon) problems and what resources they would use to write a social

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Mein, University of Texas at El Paso; Helena Mucino, University of Texas, El Paso

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Minorities in Engineering

, 2019 Key Sociocultural Influences Shaping Latinx Students’ Pathways into Engineering/CS: An Ethnographic LensThe underrepresentation of Latinas/as in engineering and computer science across the pipeline –from undergraduate studies into the profession – remains a persistent challenge. Based on 2017NSF reports, only 10.3% of engineering and computer science degrees in the U.S. were awardedto Hispanics from 2004-2014 [1]. Similarly, a 2018 Pew report analyzing IPUMS data indicatedthat only 8% of the engineering workforce and 7% of the computing workforce, respectively,was comprised of Hispanics [2]. Studies from a range of disciplinary perspectives have shedlight on some of the challenges faced by Hispanic students, hereby

Conference Session

Engineering Design for Elementary Students

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University; Ming C. Tomayko, Towson University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

exclusively in those states that have adopted the Next Generation ScienceStandards, which include engineering performance expectations at all grades [1]. Aside from itsinclusion in the NGSS, there are many reasons for even the youngest K-12 students to learn toengineer. Engineering is motivating for students, engages their creativity, introduces them toengineering careers and helps to reinforce and apply scientific and mathematical knowledge [2-5]. Engineers and K-12 students alike use iterative engineering design processes to solveproblems [3, 6-8]. The designed solution to a problem is often an object (e.g., a bridge), but canalso be a system or process. In the early part of design processes, students: define the problem;consider relevant knowledge

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Paul Harvie, United States Military Academy; Tanya Thais Estes, United States Military Academy; Lisa Shay, United States Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

-defined roles for faculty and externalstakeholders ensure there is suffienct expertise to manage a large portfolio of complex projects,yet everyone involved knows how and when to contribute to provide a truly enriching andrewarding capstone design experience for students.Capstone ExperiencesThe capstone experience has long been recognized as a way to incorporate real-world skillsdesired in the work place with the academic preparation obtained in an undergraduate computerscience or engineering program [1]. The capstone experience has also become a means by whichto assess ABET outcomes pertaining to working as a member of a team, solving complexproblems, and communicating with a wide variety of audiences [2]. Of course, when it comes toconducting

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 7: Learning and Research in Makerspaces

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Nadelson, University of Central Arkansas; Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University; Jana Bouwma-Gearhart, Oregon State University; Sarah Lanci, Colorado Mesa University; Kate Youmans, Utah State University; Cindy Ann Lenhart, Oregon State University; Alexis K. Van Winkle, University of Central Arkansas

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Educational Research and Methods

have been allocated to support the integration of makerspaces inundergraduate engineering programs and, with greater investment, there is growing likelihoodthat engineering students are expected to use the spaces as part of their coursework. Theinvestment in and placement of the spaces within colleges of engineering, specifically, providewarrant for anticipating that engineering faculty members are assigning projects that requirestudents to engage in the space to complete the assignments.Makerspaces are usually well equipped with rapid prototyping equipment, hand tools, computers,and other equipment that could be used to make or create products or prototypes. Makerspaceshave gained popularity [1] and continue to be popular with the expectation

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle K. Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

providingwildlife habitat [1, 2]. In a wetland system, sedimentation, filtration by soil media and plantinterception, and microbial life adsorb, transform, or break down water pollutants including totalsuspended solids (TSS) or turbidity, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) or the amount of organiccarbon in the water, nitrogen and phosphorus, and non-neutral pH [2, 3]. For point-sources, thesewater pollutants are regulated through National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)permits under the Clean Water Act [4]. Mimicking natural systems, constructed treatment wetlandsare capable of removing stormwater pollutants, and in addition, they are low-cost, require minimalmaintenance, can be implemented in a decentralized fashion, and contribute to

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Avimanyu Sahoo, Oklahoma State University; Young Chang, Oklahoma State University

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Instrumentation

andthe challenges faced during the development of this interdisciplinary course. One of the majorchallenges stemmed from the fact that the class was comprised of two groups of students, METand EET, who have much different backgrounds. Sample course material, laboratory activities,student assignments are presented to show the pedagogical approach followed in the course.Assessment of student performance and feedback from students are also presented. The paperwill be helpful for instructors who are looking for developing a mechatronics laboratory forstudents with a diverse background latter.IntroductionMechatronics education [1–3], to develop a multi-disciplinary workforce for the recenttechnological advancements [4], [5] and meet the industry 4.0

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph P. Fuehne P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

the largestcontributor to errors in dimensional metrology and a lab controlled at 20°C ± 0.5°C withhumidity below 50% is the most effective way to eliminate these errors. The collaborativepartnership that created the lab evolved from a six-sigma study conducted by the industrypartner, focusing on metrology skills [1] and is discussed in more detail in the work by Stahley,et al. Other courses have been developed by the author and more information on those coursescan be found from an additional paper [2].Measurement in Undergraduate EducationMeasurement in undergraduate engineering education is not a frequent topic at most engineeringeducation institutions. Significant time during that education is spent solving advanced mathproblems and

Conference Session

Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute's School of Engineering Technology

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Engineering Technology

overall length and overall width as thetensile specimens with a thickness of 6-mm for all. Both specimen types are shown in figures 1and 2.A total of 60 tensile tests and 60 Rockwell hardness tests (each bar has five testing locations)have been conducted by all the students. Data then was combined and shared by the three groupsfor individual group analysis. Figure 1: photo of 3D printed specimens Figure 2: CNC machined cut-to-size specimens for hardness test Table 1 – Specimen Amounts, Printing Orientations, and Colors Process Color For Tensile Test For Hardness Test CNC Black 5 1 Machining

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Morrison, University of Notre Dame

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

forgenerating intellectual property, conference and journal publications, training students to pursuenational scholarships, and industrial and federal grants.Background and MotivationSTEM employment opportunities in the U.S. are projected to increase by 3 million by 2026, butthere is a projected deficit of 1.5 million qualified STEM graduates [1]. There are severalchallenges in developing a robust, actionable U.S. STEM educational policy and ecosystem.Educational initiatives over the last 20 years have not produced the required improvements inmath, science, or reading literacy to address the qualified STEM workforce deficit. Exam resultsfrom the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) [2] show that Americanstudents have remained near

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. Whitt, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute's School of Engineering Technology; Christopher Heylman, California Polytechnic State University; Rodney Gene Handy

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

expanded into Baltimore and Chicago in2017. Their mission is focused on United States wealth inequality statistics.In 2013, United States wealth inequality statistics (reported in Table 1) illustrate the extent towhich race currently affects finances. Table 1. US Wealth Inequality StatisticsMetric Black Latino White OverallAverage Household Wealth $85K $98K $656K $509KMedian Household Wealth $1700 $2000 $117K $64KThe goal of the Racial Wealth Divide Initiative is to have a significant effect on these wealthinequality statistics in specific cities. Lead user experiential learning is one tool

Conference Session

Creating Impactful Learning Experiences for Engineering Leaders

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

University of Michigan. Alsohe taught an ”individual learning skills” as an assistant instructor in the University of Texas at Austin forfive years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Engineers as Leader-CoachesBackgroundDemands on engineering leaders require an ability to navigate solutions for ill-defined problemsagainst tight deadlines, to effectively deal with global challenges, and to work within complexand diverse social-technical team environments [1]–[3]. Many organizations have adoptedcoaching programs to address these challenges in leader performance and improve effectivenesswithin the work place [4], [5]. The application of coaching skills is essential for

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlin Tyler, Granta Education Division; Hannah Melia

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Diversity

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Materials

Materials works and suggestions of where it canbe used will be discussed. We also put out a call to the materials education community forfeedback in specific areas to ensure Learn will be useful to those who want to use it.Learn Materials: An Overview Figure 1: A Mock Up of the Learn Materials Main Interface Records are shown pictorially, and properties are adjustable with sliders where appropriate to increase engagement. The change between the top and the bottom image shows how, as the slider moves, materials disappear from the available list.As stated, Learn Materials will exist as a web browser database. A mockup of the main interfaceand how it can be used to dynamically show changes in materials/properties

Conference Session

Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soheil Salehi, University of Central Florida; Ramtin Zand, University of Central Florida ; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

practical use cases, while simultaneously enhancing students’ written andverbal communication skills [1]. Moreover, it develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills, aswell as life-long learning while encouraging the undergraduate students to consider pursuing researchthrough graduate education which can have positive influence on the long-term economic growth ofthemselves and the society [2, 3]. In the current economy, there are a wide range of internships and paid work experiences availablefor the undergraduate students in various companies and corporations. Most of these work experiencesprovide short-term benefits to the students such as financial advantages and the joy of applying thetechnical skills they learned in the school to

Conference Session

Active and Out There: Labs and Active Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida

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Civil Engineering

)/ pass (ABC) ratio forstatics is very high (40%- 50% ) causing many students to abandon engineering to pursue othermajors.Bad teaching strategies and lack of identification with the major are also reasons for studentswithdrawing from engineering programs, especially during the first years. Education researchhas shown an increase in class success, retention, and graduation rates when the studentsparticipate in relevant learning experiences [1] [2]. A growing number of research publications inengineering education support the necessity to complement purely traditional lecture-basedlearning environment with practical class applications and demonstrations to adequately preparestudents to succeed in the collaborative and challenging engineering