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Student Evaluation in Design Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Jacob T. Allenstein, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Lifelong Learning Characteristics 1 Relate academic learning to practical issues 2 Engage in self-direction and self-reflection in job performance 3 Locate information to complete engineering projects 4 Adapt learning/problem solving strategies to solve open-ended problems 5 Meet deadlines 6 Manage time in an effective manner 7 Take responsibility for seeking informationResults and DiscussionAdvisor Survey ParticipantsThe survey was distributed to 13 former faculty advisors who had worked with the programduring the period 2013-2015. Out of the 13 advisors, 11 completed the survey. While thissample size is small, in the history of the program there has only been

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Catherine McGough, Clemson University; Justine Chasmar, Clemson University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

facilitate student reflection on how classroom activities are connected to their FTPs toincrease the relevance of present tasks, thus increasing their motivation to achieve. Students whohave limited understanding of college environments or engineering as a major and professionmay also need additional assistance in structuring FTPs and future possible selves. As suchequipping students with self-crafted working definitions of engineering or their enrolled major asa profession can help these students determine their future in the field and use their future fordeveloping important skills through present experiences.In addition to replication of previous results, the classifications that emerged from this study maybe better represented as a continuum

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Online, Hybrid, and other Virtual Learning Environments

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest M. Kim P.E., University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Cyd Burrows, University of San Diego; Shahra Meshkaty, University of San Diego

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Computers in Education

course.Student perceptions of the use of iPads in the classroom and student attitudes and studentaccomplishments are considered with similar results as reported by Goyings, Klosky, andCrawford [1], and Zhu [2].II. Classroom Instructional MethodsStudents who are in a traditional lecture setting often are so busy trying to capture what is beingsaid at the instant the speaker says it that they do not have the time to reflect upon what is beingsaid. Therefore, they may miss significant topical points because they are trying to transcribe theinstructor’s words. [3][4]. In a flipped classroom, the class-lecture time is replaced by in-classactivities. Lectures and other learning material are delivered so that students are able to view andimmerse themselves in

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Adel El Shahat, Georgia Southern University

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Electrical and Computer

the proposed course model was reflected intheir final course evaluation administered towards the end of the semester. Samples of theseresponses are as follows:“I loved the examples and class work. Definitely made the content more understandable.”“I liked best in this course the in-class homework where the instructor was there to answerquestions this helped me understand the concepts a lot better.”ConclusionsIn this paper, a novel hybrid lecture-based/problem-based classroom model for acceleratedsummer courses was presented. A typical summer teaching week using this model consists offive 2-hours lectures, two 2-hours classwork sessions, and two 2-hours lab, with classwork andlab sessions offered in an alternating fashion. The classwork

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research to Practice: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Grubbs, Baltimore County Public Schools; Greg J. Strimel, West Virginia University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

engineering designers: The role of reflective practice. Design Studies, 24(3), 275-294.Bilda, Z. & Gero, J. S. (2007). The impact of working memory limitations on the conceptual design process, Design Studies, 28(4), 343-367.Brookhart, S. M. (2010). How to assess higher-order thinking skills in your classroom. ASCD.Crismond, D.P., & Adams, R.S. (2012). The informed design teaching & learning matrix. Journal of Engineering Education, 101(4), 738-797.Cross, N. (2001). Design cognition: results from protocol and other empirical studies of design activity. In C. Eastman, W. Newstatter, & M. McCracken. (Eds.), Design knowing and learning: cognition in design education. (pp. 79-103). Oxford, UK

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

“outsideuse” it was typically reported as used with a partner and independently to reinforcelearning by experimenting with different variables.80% of the students found the personal instrumentation to be a valuable tool for thecourse, indicating that it was effective both as a learning tool and in developing theirconfidence within the content area. Students’ positive perceptions related to itsusefulness in promoting experiential learning to practice course concepts (72%),increasing knowledge (71%), reflecting real practice (57%), and in improving confidencelevels (57%). 72% of the students reported that it facilitated a collaborative workingenvironment with their fellow students. Approximately half the students wanted moreuse and more time for that

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Lynn Haney, Purdue University, West Lafayette; S. Zahra Atiq, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David Cox, Harvard University

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Diversity

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International

classroom: Research into edX's first MOOC. Research & Practice in Assessment, 8. 2.   Lebron, D., and H. Shahriar (2015). Comparing MOOC-Based Platforms: Reflection on Pedagogical Support, Framework and Learning Analytics. 2015 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems (CTS), 167–74. 3.   Chi, M. T. H. (2009). Active-Constructive-Interactive: A conceptual framework for differentiating learning activities. Topics in Cognitive Science, 1, 73–105. 4.   Chi, Michelene T. H., and Ruth Wylie (2014). The ICAP framework: Linking cognitive engagement to active learning outcomes. Educational Psychologist, 49(4), 219–43. 5.   Hsiao, I.-Han, and F. Naveed (2015). Identifying Learning

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Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cavalli, University of North Dakota

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Materials

spending slightly more time on this activity. It is not clear if this also includes loadtime, etc. associated with accessing the session recordings remotely. They also reportedspending significantly more time completing homework assignments than their on-campus peers.This is consistent with the reported value of each area of effort – distance students valuedhomework significantly higher than on-campus students. All students reported a high value tothe pre-class learning modules.Results from Table 13 are most interesting for what the numbers don’t report – the comments inthe ‘It Depends’ category. Most comments reflected a general skepticism by students regardingcourses that are presented as being ‘flipped’. Much of this seemed to be based on

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session III: Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duncan J Bremner, University of Glasgow; Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow; Yangyang Liu, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; Xingang Liu, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

(graduates) and thereforehave significant interest in the quality of graduates. This of course, assumes thatdissatisfaction by employers of the quality of graduates is fed back to the Joint School (shortfeedback loop) or to the new applicants to the course via student satisfaction surveys,graduate employment statistics, or national /international surveys. These surveys may suggestthe course does not reflect the needs of modern employers.However, there is a third “Buyer Power” force which is little mentioned. The educationsystem itself is a consumer of graduates; either as postgraduates to participate in Masters orPhD level courses, or as new recruits as future researchers and teachers. Furthermore, theunique access available to the education sector

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meg Harkins, University of North Carolina - Charlotte

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

helpimprove performance in Calculus I.Another change will be how the EBC is delivered to the students. UNC Charlotte is changingcourse management systems from Moodle to Canvas, effective fall 2017. For 2016, the programwill remain in Moodle, with plans to use Canvas for 2017. The migration from Moodle toCanvas is expected to be relatively easy based on pilot studies.In order to maintain its usefulness, the EBC is modified and updated annually to reflect changesin the campus and university policies. The Forum interaction portion of the Boot Camp has roomfor growth. For example, student workers are developing a menu of topics and questions that canbe used as prompts. These improvements, combined with better timed communications with theparticipants

Conference Session

Research on Diversification, Inclusion, and Empathy I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin A. Cech, Rice University; Tom J. Waidzunas, Temple University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

issues that areseen as “political” from engineering work) and the “technical/social dualism” (the elevation of“technical” skills and activities over social skills and activities) that devalue and delegitimate1 This research was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (grant 1107074; PI: StephanieFarrell; Co-PIs: Rocio Chavela Guerra, Erin Cech, Tom Waidzunas, and Adrienne Minerick). Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.2 The Women in Engineering Division of ASEE was established in 1978 and the Minorities in Engineering Divisionwas established in 1999.considerations of issues of

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

professors was not specifically identified, typical estimates are reflected by a recent publication by the National Society of Professional Engineers which stated that … “few engineering faculty today have practical experience in design, analysis, review, or management of engineering projects.”18  22% of authors represent university leadership institutes, indicating these organizations are playing a significant role in contributing to the scholarship in this field.  Contributions from authors in nontraditional and nonacademic positions are also substantial with 38% of authors currently working in these areas. Again, this proportion is much higher than anticipated considering a recent study by the

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral, University of Minho - ALGORITMI; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Magda Oliveira Pinheiro, University of Minho

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Diversity

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International

representation of women in science and engineeringThe current existing dualism in science and engineering had its origin in the XVII centurywith Francis Bacon, who related science to the male gender and nature to the female gender.This dualism has been continuously influencing, up to the present days, the general perceptionof the world, which is reflected, among other aspects, in biased and stereotyped ways ofconceiving what is professionally appropriate for each one of the genders and contributing forrestraining, in the labor market, young and adult women to the repetition of those tasks whichthey have been doing in the private space [10, 11].The European Commission defined, through the International Standard Classification ofEducation, eight broad

Conference Session

Proven Strategies in Classroom Engagement Part I: Artifacts for Creative Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; Alec Roberto Zavala, California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

students to how their understanding and enthusiasm were effected by using K’nexFinally the students were asked to respond to the following multiple choice question: What statement below most accurately reflects your opinion of using K’nex pieces in atechnical engineering course? a. They are useful and enhance the learning experience b. They are not particularly useful but they are fun and enhance the learning experience. c. They neither supported nor detracted from my learning experience d. The requirement to use K’nex posed a needless constraint that detracted from my ability to conduct a seismic experiment

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priom Chakraborty, Purdue University - Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University - Calumet; Vivek Pillarisetty P.E., Purdue University - Calumet

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

in this field will reflect in the results much better than to present days. Page 14 of 14References[1] Bolton, W., & NetLibrary, Inc. (2006). Programmable logic controllers. Amsterdam: Elsevier/Newnes.[2] Kamel, K., & Kamel, E. (2013). Programmable logic controllers: Industrial control.[3] Rohner, P. (1996). PLC: automation with programmable logic controllers: A textbook for engineers and technicians. Sydney: UNSW Press.[4] Shahin, T. M. M., EDC 2002, & Engineering Design Conference. (2002). Computer-based design: Engineering Design Conference 2002 [held at King's College London, UK on the 9-11 July 2002]. Bury St

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Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Instrumentation

data for storage and transmission.  Solar radiation: Hukseflux RA01 and NR01 use pyranometers to sense short wave radiation (300nm to 2800nm) and long wave radiation (4500nm to 50000nm). Neither model requires an external power suppy. ADS1115 differential voltage amplifier provides an analog 0-3V output. EME Systems OWL3Pro board translates the data to a digital stream onto an RS-232 bus.  Snow depth: Judd Communication Depth Sensor measures snow depth by timing a 50kHz ultrasonic pulse reflected from beneath the snow surface. It has an RTD sensor to calibrate for temperature variations in the speed of sound.  Weather Station: Vaisala WXT 520 Weather Transmitter measures

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Salehnia, South Dakota State University; Shieva Salehnia

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Computing & Information Technology

professional conduct,” “to accept responsibility in makingdecisions consistent with…[the] welfare of the public,” and to promptly disclose “factors thatmight endanger the public or the environment” (IEEE Code of Ethics, Section 1.1).As we believe that software developers are engineers and scientists, they should abide by suchguidelines, and produce reliable and safe products. Ethical issues play a big role in the analysisand development of software and application products. ]13], discuss the need for theinformation-systems person to receive training in ethical implications, and argue that theexistence of professional codes of practice is a clear indication that ethical neutrality is notpossible. They contend, "Self-reflection by systems analysis on

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Ryan Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

engineering textbooks. They had tounderstand what assumptions they should make and were making in order to assess the accuracyof their calculations. Students started trying to change assumptions and exploring parameters ofthe design to see how that would affect the results indicating an arousal of their curiosity. Forinstance, what if they changed the pipe’s diameter, the material used, the reflectivity, or addedinsulation? Figure 1 shows an insert from the students’ daily online logbook (which they wererequired to keep as part of their project documentation) that shows their curiosity in changingthese parameters.Furthermore, unlike typical problems solved in textbooks, these challenges require understandingthe constraints of dynamic contexts

Conference Session

Student Evaluation in Design Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sivachandran Chandrasekaran P.E., Deakin University; Riyadh Ibrahim Al-Ameri, Deakin University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

regulateaspects of analysing, rethinking and actively engaging in learning. Graham Gibbs[7] revealedthat the quality of education is based on focus of aligning learning outcomes and theirassessment. Studies show that the teaching does not attract students rather they are influencedby assessment practices.Sally Brown[8] discusses and recommends ‘fit for purpose’ assessment practicing enableevaluation of the extent to which learners learnt and demonstrate their learning. The Authormentions that, academics need to consider the best time to assess the students. In many cases,assessment should be focused on students’ achievement through evidences. It is worth toconsider student centred assessment that reflects student centred curriculum. The students arenot

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farnaz Ghazi Nezami, Kettering University; Massoud S. Tavakoli, Kettering University; Mohammad Torfeh, Kettering University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

entrepreneurial attitude and intention,but expectedly the effectiveness of these efforts cannot be assessed in practice due to the time lagbetween action and attitude. A new course design with industry participation is discussed byCreed, Suuberg, and Crawford [3], where students collaborated with industry to propose abusiness plan and prototype product. Student reflections were very positive about the learningoutcomes of the course. The impact of student’s exposure to entrepreneurial aspects ofengineering on freshman engineering students and their perception of professional engineeringskills is examined through a simulation game by Dabbagh and Menasce [4]. Their analysisshowed that students’ perception of engineering improved significantly as a result of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandramouli Viswanathan Chandramouli, Purdue University, Calumet (Engineering); Emily Hixon; Chenn Q. Zhou, Purdue University, Calumet (Engineering); John Moreland, Purdue University Northwest; Jichao Wang, CIVS, Purdue University Calumet; zitao xiong, tappollo; Rameh Teegavarapu, Florida Atlantic University; Pradeep K. Behera P.E., University of the District of Columbia; JAMES FORREST FOX, University of Kentucky

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

any othercomments on the unit of instruction. In courses where the 3D modules was implemented,students were asked to complete a questionnaire containing 40 objective items and 1 open-endeditem. All items included on the questionnaire used prior to 3D implementation are included onthis survey, with minor modifications made to reflect the inclusion of the 3D modules. 21additional items specific to the 3D modules were also added. The construction of thequestionnaire was influenced by the work of Lee (2011) [1] who also examined the use of virtualreality to aid learning.ParticipantsA total of 128 students participated in the study. Forty-five students were in a control group thatdid not use the 3D modules, while 83 students were in the treatment

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence O Kehinde P.E., Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Obasegun Tekena Ayodele, IEEE Educational Activities; Olubiyi Olaoluwa Akintade, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.; KAZEEM Olaide Olawale, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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Computers in Education

notbeen done or reported. This work, therefore, focuses on a teaching model that will help studentsexperiment with IoT ideas through some laboratory sessions. Figure 2: Schematic diagram of the setupA number of learning models with corresponding teaching styles have been identified inengineering education [9]. These learning models include;  Sensing and intuitive learning  Visual and auditory learning  Inductive and deductive learning  Active and reflective learning  Sequential and global learning Figure 3: Example of device-to-gateway communication model [3]This work uses the sequential teaching approach to draft quasi-experiments for teaching basicIoT concepts. The aim is to teach IoT in a

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andy S. Peng, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Brian Eickhoff, Sentera, LLC; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Liang Zhan, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Robert M. Nelson, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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Design in Engineering Education

. Q4: Course objectives were clearly defined and reflected in the 0 3 4 2 0 course evaluation Q5: The instructor’s feedback was valuable 1 4 3 1 0 Q6: Industry sponsor mentorship was valuable 2 5 2 0 0 SA = Strongly Agree, A = Agree, N = Neither Agree nor Disagree, D = Disagree, SD = Strongly DisagreeConclusionThe capstone course provides important experiences in the early days of engineering students’careers for them to interact with professional engineers from the industry. The intent of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C Morales, Universidad del Turabo; Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Idalides Vergara-Laurens, Universidad del Turabo; Miguel A. Goenaga-Jimenez, Universidad del Turabo

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

learn how to use the oscilloscope, they were able to see the signals, frequencies, and other parameters that are discussed in the classroom, but are best demonstrated with hands-on activities. Students were able to see how changing input parameters from the signal generator included in the software reflected different responses at the circuit output.  The best thing about this experience is for students to perform the different labs in the comfort of their homes with only the Analog Discovery Board which has a very low cost.  Students can have a virtual laboratory anywhere, once they have access to a PC or laptop.  The ease of using the board, the FFT, the potential to develop a number of experiments

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenifer Blacklock, Colorado School of Mines; Mark B. Mondry, Colorado School of Mines

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

led efforts have so far culminated into anew entrepreneurship course for undergraduates, a campus-wide student innovation competitionsupported by significant corporate sponsored financial and other resources, and a new maker-space for students. Faculty and students have worked together to also develop and launchnumerous video training resources on the Colorado School of Mines digital hub. Collectively,all these new innovation and entrepreneurship activities reflect an astounding success in only oneyear.What Has Not Worked?Although our institution has progressed significantly in implementing an innovation andentrepreneurship mindset on campus, it is currently still a challenge to get more faculty on-boardand integrated with these initiatives

Conference Session

Student Teams, Groups, and Collaborations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

-making process become even more complex whendecisions are made in small group settings. There is research evidence that group interactionsand discourse processes can facilitate learning with reflection and co-construction of knowledge(e.g., [4] and individual achievement [5]). However, these verbal interactions may also preventsuccessful collaboration and lead to unproductive results (e.g., [6]). The purpose of this studywas to examine the relationship between verbal interactions that occur in a team and theindividual achievement and team performance. More specifically, the study explored: 1.   To what degree the question, conflict, and reasoning episodes relate to students’ individual performance? 2.   What is the strength of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy Jane Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Mary E. Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Gene Paul Masters, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

contract, thus many courses plan to implement Top Hat.Second, we plan to develop online quizzes to test students on weekly lectures, readingassignments, and online material in both new courses. Online quizzes are also being piloted thissemester in our Intro 160 course. There is evidence to suggest that quizzes promote self-reflection and a deeper understanding. [4] These online quizzes can also serve as assessment ofthe course content, allowing course coordinators to make adjustments in real-time based on quizresults. [3, 5] Third, particularly in the hands-on course, we will provide online tutorials, videos,and lectures--commonly known as "flipping the classroom." [5] This strategy will be largelyimplemented in the Design Practicum course to

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Learning and Engagement

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Bellingham, Drexel University; John Kamal, Science Leadership Academy; Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University ; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

mathematics (STEM) electives in high school. APh.D. student fellow from Drexel University and teacher from the Science Leadership Academy(SLA) in Philadelphia will teach robotics and engineering principles through open-endedprojects that address several of the NEA grand challenges. These projects are structured usingconstructivist pedagogy that ties into five core values: inquiry, research, collaboration,presentation, and reflection. We will introduce this study into an ethnically diverse robotics classcomprised of sophomore, junior, and senior students. The predisposition of students to studytopics relating to robotics will be assessed at the start of the study and then after each project hasbeen completed. Initially, predisposition will be

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

in other disciplines. Moststudents in the computing fields can be classified as reflective sensing sequential visual learners1.In the classroom, instructors adapt to this. Courses taught in computer science encourage activelearning and interactive exercises. In class, concepts are explained visually through diagramsand pictures, even though the ultimate solutions manifest themselves in textual form as sourcecode. However, when it comes to feedback in the computing field, the variety received is not as great.This is unfortunate, for feedback has overwhelmingly been shown to be the single most powerfulinfluence on student success2. Hounsell states:“It has long been recognized, by researchers and practitioners alike, that feedback plays

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Batson, Trine University

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Mechanical Engineering

successful. The second exam in this course is mathematicsintensive. As can be seen in Figure 1, before inverting this fluid mechanics course, averagescores for Exam II were discouragingly low. After inverting this course and including themathematics review sections, the second exam average has been equal to or even above the otherexams’ averages. Scores on the comprehensive final have also benefitted from course inversionand the mathematics review. (The lower score on the first exam may be attributed to a relativelylarge contingent of juniors whose first inverted course experience was fluid mechanics. Learningin an inverted setting requires some adjustment, and the first exam scores can reflect that.)Scores for 41 conventionally-taught students and