Conference Session

Career Development in Engineering: From Higher Education to Industry

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

, beta testing and subsequent modificationof the process, based on cyclical feedback requires 6 months.Resources required to complete the above planning process, are yet another budgeted itemcontributing to total planning cost. Once the process is defined, the intent is to create centers ofexcellence attendant to each of the many activities; this, coupled with financial pro formas ofincreased residual gains, act to encourage a university-wide distance education solution, and willbring the many current independent distance education organizations under a centralizedumbrella. In the end, maximum efficiencies and cost savings manifest from a centralized versusdecentralized approach to distance education.On the whole, the 12 months will provide a

Conference Session

Technical Session 2: Improving Information Literacy Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff McAdams, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Julia Glauberman, Binghamton University Libraries

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

, mechanicalengineering, systems engineering, engineering technology, and construction management fromthe William States Lee College of Engineering (COE).In all of COE’s undergraduate programs, formal library instruction is generally limited to anoptional workshop that first-year students may attend for extra credit. Approximately 78% ofeligible students participate in this workshop during which they receive a basic introduction tolibrary resources in the context of an assignment focused on career planning. In addition to thisannual workshop, interested professors may contact the engineering librarian directly to requestlibrary instruction sessions. These individual requests from professors, which generate a fewsessions each semester, are usually spurred by

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Electrical Engineering and Circuits

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Fan, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Chung-Tse Michael Wu, Wayne State University; Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

driver to stay in lane, but do not allow fullautonomous driving4-7. GM, in particular, warns that their lane keeping system should not beused while towing a trailer or on slippery roads, as it could cause loss of control of the vehicleand a crash5.Project DescriptionThere are two types of lane assist systems: Lane Departure Warning (LDW), which warns thedriver of lane departure; and Lane Keeping Systems (LKS), which actively apply steering torqueto direct the car back to the center of lane. This project is focused on the lane keeping system. ARC toy car was modified to stay in the center of a lane as it drove along the road by integratingan optical sensor with actuators controlled by a computer and strategy planning/coding. Thevehicle platform

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Riley Sevan Harding, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

university funded program that provides scholarships and research funding for underrepre- sented students in engineering and engineering technology programs. Dr. Talbert-Hatch is also a Co-PI on a recently funded NSF STEM grant that provides scholarships, academic support, and career planning for 2nd year students with unmet financial need who are enrolled in engineering programs. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Status of STEM Living Learning CommunitiesAbstractVirtually all institutions of higher learning have developed activities and/or academic programsin the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math disciplines, i.e., STEM. One specific programis called “STEM Living

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University; Katherine M Ehlert, Clemson University; Dennis M Lee, Clemson University; Penelope Vargas

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

epistemic cognition11 within an undergraduate experience, we are using situatedlearning5,6, role identity, and epistemic cognition as theoretical lenses. Situated learning providesa framework for us to investigate students’ identity development and epistemic cognition as theyintegrate into a research group, which can be recognized as a community of practice5,6. Throughlegitimate peripheral participation within their URE, students will develop their identities asresearchers and their beliefs about how knowledge is created and justified within the field. In thisinitial phase of our work, we are using situated learning to begin to understand the connectionsbetween identity and epistemic cognition within a URE.Executive SummaryOur detailed plan for

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Doudican, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Brian Lawrence LaDuca, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

experience was used to create curriculum development teams and to ideate possiblelesson topics and engineering problems to incorporate into their curriculum.Impact of the ACTlab on the Curriculum DevelopmentAs part of the external evaluation process for the NSF-RET program, the teachers were requiredto respond to a weekly evaluation regarding specific programming that occurred that week aswell as their overall experience. Through this evaluation, the teachers reported engaging inactivities in the ACTlab, such as the ‘Speed Dating’ and ‘Bag of Improbable Materials’ whichthey would use in their classrooms. One teacher commented:“There are so many parts to the lesson plan that are crucial to make sure that the STEMeducation the students are receiving

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrizi-Sani , Washington State University; Chen-Ching Liu, Washington State University; Robert G. Olsen, Washington State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

sites during the spring break.Students who participate in these opportunities often receive offers of summer internships andlater, offers of permanent employment. These activities form the basis of the support services ofthis scholarship program.Student Support Services and Programs for Scholars Building on the aforementionedactivities, we provide students who plan study at WSU with mentoring and advising support.Faculty from the Energy Systems Innovation Center (ESIC) provide mentorship to the scholarshiprecipients through regular meetings. Academic advising is provided to these students, and theyare offered the opportunity to take part in the Center’s multidisciplinary research. Through theCenter’s extensive contact with the industry, it acts

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Marie Anne Aloia, Bayonne High School; Laurent Simon, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

research skills and enhance their knowledge of science and engineering concepts13.Teachers worked side-by-side with university research faculty, graduate students, andundergraduate students (participating in a parallel Research Experience for Undergraduates,REU site program) in discovery-based, hands-on research projects.Teachers were provided with the guidance to translate their research experience into classroompractice and develop lesson plans relevant to their area of research14. As part of the programteachers developed instructional modules they could use to integrate into their classroomteaching15. The project also focused on helping the teachers refine their instructional planningskills and providing them with an effective protocol for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hurst, UMBC; Shawn Grimes, Digital Harbor Foundation; Darius McCoy, Digital Harbor Foundation; Nicholas Carter, UMBC; William Easley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Foad Hamidi, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Gabrielle Salib, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Technology.Ms. Gabrielle Salib, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Gabrielle is a senior undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County studying Human-Centered Computing through the Interdisciplinary Studies Department. She’s a member of the Prototyping and Design Lab at UMBC under the mentorship of Dr. Amy Hurst, researching the potential uses of 3D printing and modeling in education. Upon graduation in May, she plans to continue pursu- ing research involving children’s interactions with technology and how technology could be designed to continue to enable children’s natural sense of creativity and sociability. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017NSF

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gareth W. Figgess, California State University, Sacramento; Rustin G. Vogt, California State University, Sacramento

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

final public day where students were to Construction give a tour of the house and stage a Documents; Bill of Materials, Construction twenty foot square lot for visitors to walkConstruction Management (3) through. The public day grossed over Plans. Build Site Preparation; Tool 20,000 attendees when a projected 3,000 Storage, Site Power, attendees were

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Parameswari Ramanathan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

and independent study courses wereexcluded. In spring 2016, there was a total of 1111 students in the sampling frame. A sample sizeof 10 % of this population was considered to have sufficient statistical power to derive theresults.The stratified random sampling method was used to select the participants with the strata basedon course level (e.g. 100, 200, 300 & 400-level courses). The sample was randomly selectedacross the four strata so as to be proportional to the number of students enrolled in each stratum(course level). Table 1 shows the percentage of students selected from each course level resultingin the sample size of 111. Table 1. Participant Sampling Plan Course Number of

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques II: Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

lesson plans can be found in the Appendix of this paper.Each prediction activity began with the instructor explaining the demonstration and asking aquestion about what would happen in the system. Students wrote down their predicted answerwith some justification. A brief demonstration followed, allowing students to observe whatactually happened. The instructor concluded the activity with a 5 minute explanation of thetheory governing the system. Within a week of the in-class activity, students in Class Ccompleted a brief set of structured questions, aimed to engage students in reflection. Thesefollow-up activities are in the Appendix.Table 1: Experimental Design. The same HECI test was administered pre- and post-instruction as a quantitativeform

Conference Session

Pre-college: Blending Computers, Computational Thinking, and Engineering Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

break down the problemstatement aloud to her children and describing in a way that helps them define the scope ofthe criteria to her children. She then starts the the problem better. In particular, Johnconversation below: identifies the fence and the toys as the twoMother: so, what is your plan John? major components of the task (ProblemJohn: I’m gonna build a fence and then toys. Scoping-Problem Decomposition). InMother: what the fence is gonna look like? addition, we see that John is able to imagineJohn ; A large rectangle or may be a circle. the playground in a yard and focus on featuresMaybe, I can use this [pointing to a circular that are common for

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

residents were asked to reduce the amount of bathroom water used. The reservoir came within one day of having no usable water supply, and the student’s university came close to shutting off the water supply to all dormitories. Luckily, a substantial rainfall event avoided this situation. Anticipating future droughts, City and University administrators asked local engineering firms to develop a plan to reduce the amount of water used by businesses in the area and the dorms serving the students at your university. These plans are to be implemented by the year 2020. Failure to implement these technologies results in stiff financial fines.After reading this description, the students answered questions outlined in Table 2. Thesequestions were designed

Conference Session

Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne-Marie A. Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

feedback about the relative challenge of individualproblems (“The A-problem was just like the example, but man, that B problem was wild!”)If, with careful monitoring, student learning is not going as planned, the instructor must beprepared to deviate from the previously planned progressive peer group. Variations on thismethod that the author has invoked include: having the entire class work on one problemtogether, nominally in groups of threes, but coming together as a class to work through thechallenging portions and discuss ideas on how to proceed. The author has also stoppedprogressive peer work to bring the entire class together to discuss a concept if it is clear there iswide-spread confusion or misconceptions. There have been times where

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Hu P.E., Tatung University; Amy Shumin Chen, Tatung University, Center for General Education; Yung-Yu Chen; Chao Yang Yang, Tatung University; Ching-Long Yeh

Tagged Divisions

Materials

definition of“design” as “the creation of a plan or convention for the construction of an object, system ormeasurable human interaction [from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design].” Designing usually needs to consider the aesthetic,functional, economic and societal dimensions of both the design object and design process.Learning the design methods and processes through project-based learning activities seems tobe an important route for students to understanding the merging of materials science withengineering for future challenges as reported [4-6]. Introducing designing processesthrough project-based learning activities will enable students to see how the fundamentalconcepts of science and

Conference Session

Design & Development Projects and Practices

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. Most of these courses include labs, and students are assigned towork on design projects to satisfy the student learning outcomes1.Senior Design Course Overview:MANE students take MANE 461 and 462 (two credit hours each) senior design courses in theirsenior year as a capstone to accomplish all aspects of the design requirements. Depending on thenature of the selected projects, they may be teamed with computer engineering students. Theprinciples of the design and project planning and control processes are taught by the projectscoordinator faculty through the entire life of the projects. Each project advisor faculty advisesone or two teams on designing and prototyping their project(s). Manufacturing students mostlyare assigned to select topics in

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sami Ainane, Pertoleum Institute Abu Dhabi UAE; Ali Bouabid

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

to see a woman taking up her distinctive position in society... nothing should hinder her progress. Like men, women deserve the right to occupy high positions according to their capabilities and qualification." The late President and Founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.6The UAE vision 2021 calls for a strategy based on knowledge, innovation, research, science andtechnology. The large investments made by the government in renewable energy, high techmanufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications equipment, and aerospacewill make the need for engineers and scientists soar in the next few years. Abu Dhabi National OilCompany (ADNOC) plans on increasing its

Conference Session

EET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weican Xiao, Michigan Technological University; Andrew Joseph Dorton, Michigan Technological University ; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University; Johannes Martin Eidnes, A&D Technology; Branden Owen DeVries; Austin M. Ostipow; Richard Lee Fowler, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Component Design The biggest design challenge encountered was the task of fitting all of the componentsinto the case while still making the case portable and ergonomic. The initial design the teamcame up with involved having the DIN rails mounted to the case, this was to be done by the casemanufacturer. There were some complications implementing this design with the manufacture sothe team had to design another plan. The next plan was to mount the DIN rails to panel, whichwould be offset and mounted with a threaded rod. This design was found to be less efficient thanthe final design, in which a 1” standoff was used to mount the DIN rails directly to the undersideof the panel. This can be seen in figure 2. This was the most efficient and space

Conference Session

Research Experiences at Two-year Colleges

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lea K Marlor, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

-year institution? I understand the admissions process (e.g., how to apply, when to apply) for the four-year institution(s) 4.02 .831 4.33 .606 I plan to apply to. I understand the requirements (e.g., general eligibility based on prior course enrollment) related 4.14 .608 4.38 .623 to admissions for the four-year institution(s) I plan to apply to.*p=.05;**p=.01; ***p=.000Students’ career interests changed with participants reporting that they were significantly lesslikely pursue a degree specifically in energy efficient electronic science; however participantsmaintained their interest in pursuing an engineering degree. Participants also reported a

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behbood Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

develop a technical program plan for an engineering project. • Developing the ability to lead and manage a diverse team of technical professionals utilizing emotional intelligence. • Developing interpersonal and collaboration skills to help effectively communicate with non-technical colleagues and customers. • Creating a learning environment which addresses critical competencies needed to enhance technical skills, business acumen and personal effectiveness in the workplace. • Developing a systematic and analytic framework to support decision making and make effective changes.ProgramThe needs assessment for the proposed Master of Engineering in Technical Management (METM)program was determined using: (1

Conference Session

Early ChemE Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace Katherine Harrell, Oklahoma State University; Alexandra Nicole McPeak, Oklahoma State University; Ashlee Nicole Ford Versypt, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

% offered similar laboratory experiences through chemical engineeringspecific courses1. Several engineering educators have developed hands-on laboratory or designmodules targeted for introducing freshmen to chemical and/or biomedical engineering topics andconcepts using applications including sensors1, evaporative cooling2, water treatment3, fuel cellcars4, food and beverage science5-9, drug delivery10-12, and human physiology13, 14. Experiments,simulators, and lesson plans have also been developed for introducing pharmaceuticalengineering to students in K-12 and in college beyond the freshman year15-22. The commonthread through all of this previous work is that there is ample evidence that students considerhands-on experiences through experiments

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University; Willietta Gibson, Bennett College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

hands-on projects that do notimmediately seem related, and thus seeks to link a service-learning project to 3D modeling andprinting. The first part carries students on a journey to understand the need for and to plan aservice-learning project. The story begins with two students frustrated by their experience offacilitating an engineering design challenge with elementary school children. The case thendirects students to use provided resources to plan and engage in a meaningful service-learningproject. The second part continues the story of one of the disgruntled students experiencing abreakthrough when the needs addressed by the service-learning intervention are well-defined andwhen the student discovers a shared interest in 3D printing with one

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3: Spatial Visualization

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agata K. Dean, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

successfulengineering pursuits. In Fall 2016, student research projects included topics such as theimportance of spatial understanding in sports (strategizing a football play, designing a footballhelmet to decrease concussion rates), in petroleum engineering (an understanding of subsurfaceelements, interpretation of topological maps, drilling efficiencies), and in the medical field(chirality of molecules, surgical practice, physical therapy), among many others.Addressing the Target PopulationThe first time Colorado School of Mines planned to offer a spatial skills course, student membersof the collegiate section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) were emailed. Researchsuggests that females are more likely to struggle with spatial skills than males,1-4, 6

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zesheng Chen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division

on the details of the up-front plan and does not attempt toclosely follow a predetermined plan. Instead, Scrum is an Agile approach for developinginnovative products and can adapt quickly to the changes of users’ requirements. The manifestofor Agile software development states: “We are uncovering better ways of developing softwareby doing it and helping others do it. Through this work we have come to value: • Individuals and interactions over processes and tools • Working software over comprehensive documentation • Customer collaboration over contract negotiation • Responding to change over following a planThat is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.” [4]Currently, Scrum is a

Conference Session

ETD Accreditation and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Lisa Yount, Savannah State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

plan of courses which they would use for assessment infall and spring semesters. Based on this plan, the assessment coordinator of the departmentsends the list of the courses and the corresponding ISLOs to all faculty members at the beginningof each semester.Assessment Data Submission PlatformThe online data submission platform was developed in Visual Basic.NET (VB.NET). On thisplatform, faculty members can select the ISLO and at the same time, the corresponding ABET SOs for a specific course. A snapshot of online data submission platform is shown in Figure 1, where the blue rectangles indicate where the faculty members need to insert the assessment data. There are thirteen pieces of information they need to insert using the drop-down

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Nicole Colston; Tyler Ley P.E.; Julie Thomas

appreciation forbeing included as experts in the curriculum design process [e.g. “The openness of the committeeto our input and questions was also very much appreciated (T3)”]. Teachers’ described theclassroom implementation of three E2 lessons and offered tips for administering the studentactivities (Table 1). When asked about improvements to the curriculum guide, one teacherappreciated that “the additional activity materials were provided, but not necessarily required toparticipate (T1).” All of the participating teachers responded affirmatively when asked abouttheir interest and plans to use the activities in their classroom again.Table 1. Descriptions of E2 lesson activities and teacher tips for implementation Lesson title and activities

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Ashlee N. Ford Versypt

. Continuous catalytic reactors are common in the petrochemical industries and, by far, the largest quantities of materials are produced in these types of reactors.Project-based approaches have been utilized in chemical engineering to emphasize emergingtechnologies and to engage students in in-depth realistic projects such as multi-semester projectsequences (Ragusa 2012) and industrially relevant case studies throughout the curriculum(Glassey 2013). These approaches are excellent but require significant coordination amongstseveral faculty and a lot of planning. Project reuse could become a major issue due to manystudents working on the same multi-year project. There is a need to reduce the workload forfaculty while still providing complex

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Muhammad Khan; Nansong Wu

engineeringstudents because it assesses their confidence to use the engineering skills that they possess. Theconfidence to use the skills that students master during an engineering curriculum is an importantquality that is needed to fulfill the engineering jobs. The paper highlights areas in engineeringmodeling and design courses in which the student self-efficacy can be measured through pre- andpost course surveys. The results from the surveys can be analyzed to plan any remedial actions.To help engineering educators, a survey instrument is also proposed that can be used to measureself-efficacy on an eleven-point likert scale. The survey takes into consideration elementshighlighted in the student learning outcomes specified by the ABET-EAC. This project is

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Beyond the University

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Anna Newsome Holcomb, Georgia Institute of Technology, CEISMC

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

activities on campus. In fact, several InVenture Challengeparticipants, frequently girls and as young as 6th grade, are already pursuing patentingopportunities. The competition has continued to grow; the 2016-17 cohort has reached morethan 2000 students in 15 counties with 80 teams planning to present their inventions at the statefinals.In the IC, students are free to work on a project of their choosing—there are no required themesor disciplines. We believe that keeping the projects in a currency of the students’ choosing helpsboost student engagement and willingness to see a difficult challenge through to completion9.Different teachers approach project selection or problem finding differently; this is an importantskill for innovation and something