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Connecting BME education to the "real world"

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya M. Nocera, The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Alexis Ortiz-Rosario, The Ohio State University; Amena Shermadou, Ohio State University; David A. Delaine, The Ohio State University

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Biomedical Engineering

young discipline in which individuals are trainedto solve problems at the interface of engineering and biology. Many students pursuing this fieldaim for careers in developing new medical technologies. Unfortunately, the BME-to-industrypipeline faces hurdles that appear to be keeping students from pursuing their medical industrycareer goals. Herein is a brief discussion of the history of BME and the influences that may havecreated challenges faced by students seeking industry careers. We then present a case study atThe Ohio State University (OSU), a large research I university, which evaluates and comparesthe industry employment potential of students progressing through and graduating from BME.Through this case study, we aim to identify measures

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudarshan Krishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yaxin Li, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

designer, he has worked on a range of projects that included houses, hospitals, recreation centers, institutional buildings, and conservation of historic buildings/monuments. Professor Sudarshan serves on the Working Group-6: Tensile and Mem- brane Structures of the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS), the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Aerospace Division’s Space Engineering and Construction Technical Committee, and the ASCE/ACI-421 Technical Committee on the Design of Reinforced Concrete Slabs. He is the Program Chair of the Architectural Engineering Division of the American Society of Engi- neering Education (ASEE). He is also a member of the Structural Stability Research

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Beever, University of Central Florida; Laurie A. Pinkert, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #22839Identifying Moral Foundations and Disciplinary Frameworks of EngineeringEthicsDr. Jonathan Beever, University of Central Florida Jonathan Beever is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and faculty with the Texts & Technology Ph.D. Program at The University of Central Florida. Dr. Beever holds numerous national level leadership positions and works and publishes at the intersection of environmental ethics and bioethics, focusing on questions of ethics, science, and representation. He teaches a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses on related topics.Dr. Laurie A. Pinkert, University of Central

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Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Won Joo, Robert Morris University

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Biomedical Engineering

medicaldevices. The U.S. is the leader of the medical device technology industry followed by the E.U.and Japan2. To remain competitive in the global market, medical device manufacturers needhighly qualified engineers to develop innovative and marketable products.It is very common for undergraduate senior engineering students to be required to take a designcourse before graduation. For students who are interested in biomedical engineering, a designproject can be one of many medical device systems, including orthopedic implants, prosthetics,biomaterials, instruments, etc. In this class, students followed the standard design controlprocess3 (design input, design output, review, verification and validation, design transfer, designhistory file), and used

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca M. Reck, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #23745Applications Monday: Students Bring Real-Life Control System Experiencesinto the ClassroomDr. Rebecca M. Reck, Kettering University Rebecca M. Reck is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. She completed her Ph.D. in systems engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign and her master’s degree in electrical engineering at Iowa State University during her eight years at Rockwell Collins and her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a mathematics mi- nor, from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2005. Her areas of research include

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael R. Penn P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Defne S. Apul, University of Toledo; Margaret E. Garcia, Arizona State University; Jagadish Torlapati; Lashun King Thomas

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Environmental Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Collaboratively Developing an Introductory Infrastructure Systems Curriculum:The One Water ModuleIntroductionThe 21st century water challenges posed by decaying infrastructure, climate change, andurbanization cannot be solved by technology and engineering alone. In this context, successfulengineering decisions concerning the water infrastructure must be informed by an understandingof environmental, social, and political impacts and constraints. The future environmentalengineers tasked with tackling these 21st century challenges are ill-served by a 20th centuryeducation that presents technical systems in isolation and does not address the design andoperation of infrastructure as a

Conference Session

ChemE Curriculum: Freshman and Sophomore

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Rae Tanner, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University

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Chemical Engineering

done on the job or a tool used. Like the student above whonarrows down to one specific component of the field, another student reaches a more specificidea of what engineering could look like: Pre: “I see chemical engineers as the innovators of the future. They help to create new base substances that are then used to help other disciplines create even more different technology. I think that chemical engineering just seems to affect so many people.” Mid: “I see them as creating useful substances like new compounds that make products more efficient and less wasteful. I think it is a place where you are able to improve products thus improving society.” Post: “One major thing I think of when I think of

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan W Krauss, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #22685Combining Course Flipping and a Low-Cost Experiment to Teach FrequencyResponseDr. Ryan W Krauss, Grand Valley State University Dr. Krauss received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 2006. His research inter- ests include modeling and control design for flexible robots, feedback control, and microcontroller-based implementation of feedback control systems. In addition to the freshmen introduction to engineering de- sign course, he has taught courses in mechatronics, controls, vibrations, dynamics and robotics as well as senior design. c American Society for

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IED Technical Session: Preparing Courses for the Future

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javier Rubio-Herrero, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio

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Industrial Engineering

. Rubio-Herrero worked at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where he applied optimization and machine learning techniques to a diverse array of areas such as national security, deep learning, and energy. He also has experience in industry (in the context of supply chain and manufacturing) and in the public sector, where he was part of the Transport and Energy unit at the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies. Dr. Rubio-Herrero has published articles in journals and conference proceedings, and serves as an active reviewer in peer-reviewed publications. His research interests deal with the applications of optimization and operations research techniques to solve engineering problems

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Active learning in BME, Session II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Helmke, University of Virginia

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Biomedical Engineering

also interested in technology-enhanced teaching and in experiential learning for undergraduates in science and engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Choice of Traditional or Blended Learning Activities Improves Satisfaction and Learning OutcomeOf particular interest to designing effective BME courses is how to align content-dependentprofessional expectations with a learner-centered classroom environment. Often the focus isprimarily on what the instructor is doing to deliver content rather than what the student is doingto interact with the content and take responsibility for his/her own learning. Course designs thatprovide students with choices of

Conference Session

Novel Classrooms

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ayman M. Alabdullatif, Oregon State University; Shane Paul Lorona, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #21913Students’ Responses to Professionally Contextualized Activities in a StudioClassMr. Ayman M. Alabdullatif, Oregon State UniversityMr. Shane Paul Lorona, Oregon State UniversityDr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related engineering education and is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher-level

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth Norberg, U.S. Military Academy; Tim Ashcraft, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, United States Military Academy; Matthew Miller, United States Military Academy; Michael J Benson, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

-Based Learning Approach inEngineering Technology,” Proc. 2006 ASEE Annual Conf., 2006.[7] Felder, R., and Spurlin, J., “Applications, Reliability and Validity of the Index of Learning Styles,” Int.Journal of Engineering Education, 2005, Vol. 21, No. 1, 103-112.[8] Felder, R., and Silverman, L. K., “Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education,” Eng. Educ.,78(7), 1988, pp. 674-681.[9] Du, W. Y., Furman, B.J., and Mourtos, N.J., “On the Ability to Design Engineering Experiments,” Proc.8th UICEE Annual Conf. on Eng. Ed., 2005. Kingston, Jamaica. 13

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahaa kazem Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

skill level in using the software and from the instructor's perspective waskeeping the students involved in a long-term project problem as well as introducing newtheoretical concepts in a single design problem. This paper describes learning modules andprovides information on how the modules are integrated into a cohesive system at the end of theproject.Introduction and background:Mechatronics Engineering is a flexible, broad degree that prepares graduates to work in manybranches of industry. Mechatronics combines mechanical and electrical engineering withcomputer technology and computer science to create smart devices that improve the quality ofour lives. Electrical and mechanical systems, controlled by computers, are at the core of a widerange

Conference Session

Active Learning in BME, Session I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Helmke, University of Virginia; William H. Guilford, University of Virginia

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Biomedical Engineering

also interested in technology-enhanced teaching and in experiential learning for undergraduates in science and engineering.Dr. William H. Guilford, University of Virginia Will Guilford is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He is also the Undergraduate Program Director for Biomedical Engineering, and the Director of Educational Innovation in the School of Engineering. He received his B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and his Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Arizona. Will did his postdoctoral training in Molecular Biophysics at the University of Vermont under David Warshaw. His research interests include novel assessments

Conference Session

Course Tools and Practices

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric M. Rice, Johns Hopkins University; William Smedick, Johns Hopkins University

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #22573Tools for Creating and Managing Student TeamsDr. Eric M. Rice, Johns Hopkins University Eric Rice teaches management and communication courses in the Center of Leadership Education in the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University where he also directs the Graduate Non- Degree Program. A sociologist by training, he has used his knowledge of organizations in his teaching and consulting practice with financial institutions, unions, fortune 500 companies and not-for-profit or- ganizations to develop strategic plans, design programs, create management and instructor training and materials, and

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Fostering Business and Professional Skills in the Engineering Classroom

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

. (2000). The future of engineering education III. Developing critical skills. change, 4, 48-52.9. Woods, D. R., Hrymak, A. N., Marshall, R. R., Wood, P. E., Crowe, C. M., Hoffman, T. W., ... & Bouchard, C. G. (1997). Developing problem solving skills: The McMaster problem solving program. Journal of Engineering Education, 86(2), 75-91.10. Boyd, G., & Hassett, M. F. (2000). Developing critical writing skills in engineering and technology students. Journal of Engineering Education, 89(4), 409-41211. Ferris, T. L., Sitnikova, E., & Duff, A. H. (2010). Building graduate capabilities to communicate research and plans successfully. International Journal of Engineering Education, 26(4), 891.12. Jacquez, R., Gude, V. G

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rambod Rayegan, Prairie View A&M University; Karla C. Lewis Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro, SERVE Center

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

that, overall, student reported significant pre-and post-change on only 3 out of 10 items regarding their skills/abilities.IntroductionStudents’ disconnectedness to the presented contents in engineering courses is a challengingissue in engineering education. Even in technical elective classes which students shouldexperience practical aspects of their core classes, they cannot make a connection betweentheoretical materials presented during lectures and real world projects. Wlodkowski’s model ofeffective instruction [1] listed expertise of the presenters/instructors, relevance of content, choicein application, practice and reflection, and group work as motivating factors for adult learners.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachal E Thomassie, Texas A&M University; Kathryn Kirsch, Pennsylvania State University; Eric R Marsh, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

1% Mechanical control systems 1% Moving systems 1% Passion for mechanics & technology 1% Robotics 1% To work in the theme park industry 1% To be an aerodynamics engineer at Tesla 1% To prepare me for my dream job 1% Blank 1%The second question asked what industries mechanical engineers work in, based on theirknowledge before

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex C. Szatmary, King's College

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #23336Critical Analysis of the Validity of the Fundamentals of Engineering Mechan-ical ExamDr. Alex C. Szatmary, King’s College Alex Szatmary teaches mechanical engineering in a new program at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. In his technical research, he uses mathematical models to study how cells get to places in the body. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Critical analysis of the validity of the Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanical ExamAbstractThe purpose of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) is primarily to ensure that Engineersin

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Creating a Positive Environment for Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Phillips, University of Waterloo; Kayleanna Giesinger, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Scott Walbridge P.E.; Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University

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Civil Engineering

P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Al-Hammoud is a Faculty lecturer (Graduate Attributes) in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Al-Hammoud has a passion for teaching where she con- tinuously seeks new technologies to involve students in their learning process. She is actively involved in the Ideas Clinic, a major experiential learning initiative at the University of Waterloo. She is also re- sponsible for developing a process and assessing graduate attributes at the department to target areas for improvement in the curriculum. This resulted in several publications in this educational research areas. Dr. Al-Hammoud won the ”Ameet and Meena Chakma award for

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marisa Swift, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

. 14, 2000.[23] D. P. Giddens, R. E. Borchelt, V. R. Carter, W. S. Hammack, L. H. Jamieson, J. H. Johnson, V. Kramer, P. J. Natale, D. a. Scheufele, and J. F. Sullivan, Changing the conversation: messages for improving public understanding of engineering. 2008.[24] M. Lord, “Not what students need,” ASEE PRISM, Jan-2010.[25] S. G. Brainard and L. Carlin, “A Six-Year Longitudinal Study Undergraduate Women Engineering Science,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 1996, no. 97, 1998.[26] P. Hill, Catherine, C. Corbett, and E. D. St. Rose, Andresse, Why So Few? Women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Washington, DC: American Association of University Women, 2010.[27] D. J. Schneck, “Integrated learning

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Solonsky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Architectural Engineering

confident in their ability to complete the tasks, we do not have data presentlythat shows whether the module did indeed impact their abilities.ReferencesABET (2016). Accreditation Policy and Procedure Manual: Effective for Reviews During the 2017- 2018 Accreditation Cycle. ABETAndersen, N., Yazdani, S., and Andersen, K. (2007). “Performance outcomes in engineering design courses.” J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., Forum, January 2007, 2-8.Blair, N. (2012). “Technology integration for the new 2P' century learner.” Principal, January/February, 8-13.Chickering, A.W. and Gamson, Z.F. (1987). “Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education.” American Association for Higher Education Bulletin. Retrieved from http

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt M DeGoede, Elizabethtown College

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Mechanical Engineering

for methods of group instruction as effective as one-to-one tutoring," Educational Researcher, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 4-16, 1984.[4] E. A. Roe and T. Bartelt, "Converting a Traditional Engineering Technology Program to a Competency-based, Self-paced, Open-entry/Open-exit Format," in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, 2015.[5] T. Brumm, S. Mickelson, B. L. Steward and A. Kaleita, "Competency-based outcomes assessment for agricultural engineering programs," International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 22, no. 6, p. 1163–1172, 2006.[6] R. M. Felder, R. Brent and M. J. Prince, "Engineering Instructional Development: Programs, Best Practices, and Recommendations," Journal of

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Perception as a Planning Input in a Project-Based Construction Program Saeed Rokooei, Ph.D., PMP and Greg Hall, Ph.D., AIA, NCARB Mississippi State UniversityAbstractThis paper addresses the results of the first stage of a study that explores different factorsimpacting students’ perception in a construction program that presents content through aninnovative curricular model—studio-based learning. While there are disciplines outside of thosethat traditionally embrace studio-based learning such as architecture, art, and design, theapplication of this method to construction is limited. The

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Dena Garner, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Rebecca A. Hunter, The Citadel; Breeanne Baker Swart, The Citadel; Shankar Madhab Banik, The Citadel; Michael P. Verdicchio, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

- dian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, in 1997 and the MS and PhD degrees in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2001 and 2006, respectively. In 2006, he joined the Department of Math- ematics and Computer Science, The Citadel, where he is currently an Associate Professor of Computer science, Graduate Program Director for Computer Science, and Co-director for Citadel Center for Cyber, Intelligence, and Security Studies. His research interests include overlay networks, multicasting, network security, social media privacy, and cybersecurity education. He is a member of the IEEE and ACM.Dr. Michael P. Verdicchio, The Citadel c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018

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Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qing Li, IEEE

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Engineering Libraries

and her Masters in Information Management and Bachelor of Science at Peking University, China. She is a member of ASEE and SLA. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Innovative Uses of Social Media in Information Literacy Education, Library Outreach and User Engagement: An International PerspectiveAbstractSocial media tools have been pervasively adopted as an effective way for librarymarketing and outreach. This paper presents best practices of innovative uses of socialmedia (e.g. WeChat and QQ) in library instruction education and user engagementbased on first-hand experiences of the IEEE Client Services team in China. Use casesto be shared include making social

Conference Session

Course Tools and Practices

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John P Richards P.E., United States Military Academy

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #23891Lessons Learned from Implementing a Textbook’s Companion Website intoa Production Operations Management CourseLt. Col. John P Richards P.E., United States Military Academy Lieutenant Colonel John Richards currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the United States Mili- tary Academy in the Department of Systems Engineering, focusing on topics in project and operations management. He is a career Army Engineer Officer and previously taught in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy. He holds masters degrees in both Engineering Management (University of

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna B. Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Leslie Light, Colorado School of Mines

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Engineering Libraries

knowledge learned, engage in deeperand richer discussions, and allow for hands-on expansion of learning” [4], a good summary ofwhat has driven the ITD program’s curriculum changes in recent years.Information literacy instruction in engineering and engineering design has become anincreasingly common practice [5], [6], [7], [8] and using this time wisely by flippingfoundational content to save valuable supervised classroom time is a popular teaching method[9], [10], [11]. Current research focuses primarily on flipping in specific settings; such as coursesize, course topic, technology used or type of student population. Some authors focus on thetechnology used to implement the flip, such as Carroll, Tchangalova and Harrington’s [12]description of

Conference Session

Curriculum and the Classroom

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa Shraim, Ohio University

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #21955Using A Fun Six Sigma Project to Teach Quality Concepts, Tools, and Tech-niquesDr. Mustafa Shraim, Ohio University Dr. Mustafa Shraim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology & Man- agement at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He received both of his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Ohio University, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University. He has over 20 years of industrial experience as a quality engineer, manager, and consultant in quality management systems, statistical methods, and Lean/ Six Sigma. In addition, he coaches and mentors Green & Black

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #21611Examining the Impacts of Academic and Community Enrichment Resourceson First-Year Civil Engineering StudentsDr. Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel Dr. Mary Katherine Watson is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel. Prior to joining the faculty at The Citadel, Dr. Watson earned her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. She also has BS and MS degrees in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson University. Dr. Watson’s research interests are in the areas of engineering education and biological waste treatment.Ally Kindel