Conference Session

Mechatronics and Robotics I

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Kevin Stanley McFall, Kennesaw State University; Kevin Huang, Trinity College; Hunter B. Gilbert, Louisiana State University; Musa K. Jouaneh, University of Rhode Island; He Bai, Oklahoma State University; David M. Auslander, University of California, Berkeley

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

- mechatronics system design - virtual reality - autonomous systems - algorithm design and debugging - project management - discrete mathematics - social privacy - sensor properties and selection - ethics & social implications - industrial standardsThe concepts provided by the respondents expand our mechatronics key concepts in multiple di-rections, including manufacturing, advanced robotic, control and signal processing techniques,discrete mathematics, critical skills for microcontrollers and mechatronic system designs, and pro-fessional skills such as project management. Some of the provided concepts, such as

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Exploration of Broad Issues and Promotion of Engineering and Technological Literacy

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Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

is also a focal point in the process of promoting technicalliteracy.In a society that becomes more and more dependent on technology, the center has made one ofits fundamental goals to provide every student with the ability to understand the social, political,economic, and ethical implications of new technological developments. Since its inception, ithas served as a catalyst for student study groups and a central location for promoting studentscholarships, engineering design competitions, internships, summer undergraduate researchopportunities, and a variety of activities promoting technical literacy on our campus. The Centerhas been host to tutoring sessions for difficult courses, student success seminars, resume writingand job search

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First-Year Programs: Maker Spaces in the First Year

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Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

an introductory course in engineering fundamentals atthe J. B. Speed School of Engineering (SSoE) at the University of Louisville (UofL). The course,titled Engineering Methods, Tools, and Practice II (ENGR 111), is the second component of atwo-course sequence and is primarily focused on application and integration of fundamentalengineering skills introduced and practiced in the first component of the sequence (ENGR 110).Fundamental skills integrated within ENGR 111 include 3D printing, basic research fundamentals,circuitry, communication, critical thinking, design, engineering ethics, hand tool usage, problemsolving, programming, project management, teamwork, and technical writing. The course isrequired for all first-year SSoE students (no

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 4

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Melissa Morris, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #31392Engagement in Practice: A Second Year Project-Based Learning SequenceDr. Melissa Morris, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Melissa is an assistant professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the Department of Engi- neering and Technology of the College of Aeronautics. She is specialized in mechatronics and robotics and also has a deep interest in promoting STEAM education rounded with professional skills and ethics. She earned her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University, MS in Mechanical Engineering with Bionengineering from Florida Atlantic University, and

Conference Session

Design Mental Frameworks

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Qiushi Li, Shanghai Jiaotong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Design in Engineering Education

courseprepares students for a profession,” Educational Technology Research andDevelopment, vol. 53, no.1, pp.65-85. Mar. 2005.[15] B. A. King and S. Magun-Jackson, “Epistemological beliefs of engineeringstudents,” Journal of Technology Studies, vol.35, no.2, pp.56-64, Win. 2009.[16] B. A. King and S. Magun-Jackson, “Differences in engineering students' beliefsabout knowledge across educational levels,” Conference paper for the EducationDivision's 2011 ASQ.[17] W. G. Perry, Forms of ethical and intellectual development in the college years:A scheme. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970.[18] M. F. Belenky, B. M. Clinchy, N. R. Goldberger and J. M. Tarule, Women's waysof knowing: the development of self, voice and mind. New York: Basic Books, 1986

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Barbara L. Christe, State University of New York; Scott C. Dunning, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

, generalrecommendations include courses that are tied to the attainment of student outcomes (continuousimprovement criterion), courses that are related to meeting curricular requirements such asprofessional and ethical responsibilities (curricular criteria), and courses that demonstratecompliance with discipline-specific expectations (program criteria). Thus, it is likely you willneed to provide samples of student work related to assessment performance indicators (sorted bystudent outcome) as well as samples of student work that document inclusion of discipline-specific topics (sorted by course). Most accreditation bodies do not have requirementsassociated with the format of student work samples (electronic versus paper). However, carefulorganization is

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2-Year College Division: Collaboration Between Institutions

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Cynthia Howard-Reed, Pennsylvania State University; Jennifer X Wu, Pennsylvania State University; Erin A Hostetler, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

working with a faculty for at least 6 weeks at theirhome campus and spending 2 weeks with a second faculty on the University Park campus.In addition to research, the two weeks at University Park were designed to expose students toopportunities and available resources through programmed activity. The first week at UniversityPark included an arrival weekend orientation with a program information session, group icebreakers, campus scavenger hunt and a half day leadership challenge workshop at a nearbyuniversity recreational facility. During the weekdays, the participants met daily for 1.5 hourswith research program staff for professional development workshops (e.g., safety training,research ethics, communication skills, etc.) and laboratory tours

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 3 - Grading: Grate or Great

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Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Troy J. Vogel, University of Notre Dame; Kristina Wagstrom, University of Connecticut

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New Engineering Educators

research, (2) technical communication, (3) project management, (4)teamwork, (5) environmental health and safety, and (6) research ethics. Students can elect to take1, 2, or 3 credits of research each semester. Developing a concrete grading scheme that is both effective and efficient has long been adifficult task. To combat this problem, the co-author has implemented a specifications gradingapproach during the last three semesters (starting in Fall 2018). The defined specifications aremade up of two components: deliverables and hours of effort. The deliverables are comprised of mandatory university safety trainings to gain access tothe lab, responsible conduct of research training, educational and skills modules, reflections,planning

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Student Division Technical Session 4

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Niloofar Kamran, Cornell College; Qingbao Wang, Cornell College ; Andy Grove; William Nitschke Dragon II, Cornell College

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Diversity

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Student

, and different workshops are offered to students on research ethics, the job market,fellowship programs at Cornell, and applying to graduate school. Students also attend a TED talksession where faculty talk about their current research interests.1.1. Choosing the Project:Based on the background and interest of the students our team looked for different projects and wecame across the project designed by Andy Grove on instructables.com. It is an open-source projectcalled “Ultrasonic Pi Piano with Gesture Controls!” [1] We treated this opportunity as a tinkeringchallenge. Grove’s project is a gesture-controlled piano that uses ultrasonic sensors to determinethe distance and to generate corresponding notes to each length. The goal was to have a

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Outreach and Retention

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Liang Zhu, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Ronghui Ma, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Timmie Topoleski, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Deepa Madan, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

attendance, and offering research opportunity in thesummer or semester. The research experiences have helped attract more female and minoritystudents to mechanical engineering, expand scholars’ skill base, and provide successful paths forgraduate study [5-11]. Another successful component of the program is on community buildingtailored for commuting students, including an annual retreat, lunch with faculty members,workshops providing academic and professional development support. Since its inception in 2009, the program has supported more than 110 undergraduatestudents with diverse ethical and economic backgrounds. The program has achieved a retentionrate of 89% in the ME program. Among the 75 ME-STEM scholars who graduated, 32% arepursuing

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

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Faye R. Jones, Florida State University; Marcia A. Mardis, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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College Industry Partnerships

employment demands for this dynamic field.2.3. Employability Skills.Employability skills include non-technical and workplace skills and are often just as important astechnical skills [8-10]. Engineering employers have ranked skills such as teamwork,communication, analytical skills, self-confidence, flexibility, customer orientation, and self-organization as highly valuable employability skills [11]. Workplace skills can be grouped intotwo categories: 1) personal qualities, such as adaptability, attention to detail, commitment,cooperation; and 2) core skills, such listening, ethical soundness, information retrieval,interpersonal skills, leadership, and teamwork) [11]. Although employability skills are desiredfrom engineering and engineering

Conference Session

Capstone Design Practices

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Zhinan Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Houzhi Liu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Lu Chen, Shanghai JiaoTong University; Yaxin Huang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

], engineering project management skills, abilityto work in a multidisciplinary team [5, 6], higher-stage cognitive development [6, 7], andthe like. For example, Liu’s qualitative research towards industry and communityorganization professional staff identified lots of expected employable skills should betrained through capstone design to help students transform from school to workplacesmoothly, such as interpersonal skill, project management skills, feedback and presentationskills. What’s more, professional ethics, global awareness, and civic responsibility werealso emphasized [4]. Walker et al. introduced Studio Culture into engineering capstonedesign courses and the pilot case reported a significant boost in students’ cognitivedevelopment [8]. To be

Conference Session

Design in Biomedical Engineering (Works in Progress) - June 24th

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Olga Imas, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Icaro Dos Santos, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering

subsystems testing • Topics: medical device evaluation, design for usability, medical device software, professional licensure, technical persuasion. Course 6 (3 credits) – Winter Term, Year 4 • Outcome: system integration and testing • Topics: design for manufacturing, statistics in device testing, global impact of design Course 7 (3 credits) – Spring Term, Year 4 • Outcome: completion of system integration and system-level testing, final documentation • Topics: assembly, engineering ethics, biological safety and sterilization processesTable 2 contains the outline of the new design sequence. Many professional topics listed in thetable are now covered in the Professional Topics course and are expected to be applied in thenew design courses.Table 2

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Faculty Development 2

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Lea K. Marlor, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Madison E. Andrews, University of Texas at Austin; Bobbie Bermudez, University of Oregon; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Laura J. Carroll, University of Michigan; Nicholette Marie DeRosia, University of Oregon ; Matthew Charles Graham; Jenefer Husman, University of Oregon; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

education research, and she was part of a team that studied ethical decision-making in engineering students.Madison E. Andrews, University of Texas at Austin Madison Andrews is a STEM Education doctoral student, Mechanical Engineering master’s student, and graduate research assistant for the Center for Engineering Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in 2017.Ms. Bobbie Bermudez, University of OregonDr. Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin Maura Borrego is Director of the Center for Engineering Education and Professor of Mechanical En- gineering and STEM Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Borrego is Senior Associaate

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Factors Influencing Curriculum Development: International Division Technical Session 4

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Zhi Fang, Beihang University; Qing Lei, Beihang University

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International

Paper ID #29999Research on the Construction of Excellent Classes for College Studentsin China in the New EraMrs. Zhi Fang Zhi Fang is a Ph.D. candidate in School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Beihang University, Beijing, China. She received M.Ed. in Beihang University, and B.S. in School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, Southwest Jiaotong University, China. Her academic and research interests include engineering education, engineering ethics education, educational research and methods.Prof. Qing Lei, Beihang University Qing Lei is a professor and the Director of Institute of Higher Education at Beihang

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NSF Grantees: REU 1

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Subodh Bhandari, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Fang Tang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Amar Raheja, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Erika DeJonghe, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

on the flight path ofthe vehicle during that attempt, the avoidance maneuver was repeated. Figure 3. DJI S1000 multicopter.III. Professional Development of ParticipantsFor the professional development, several workshops were conducted during the course of thesummer programs that included Ethics in Engineering and Science, Graduate School ApplicationProcess and Financial Support, Resume Building, Improving Oral and Written Presentation Skills,and Industry Careers [1, 2]. Students also participated in outreach activities and field trips toresearch labs or industry. These workshops had direct impact on the success of the participants.Figure 4 shows some of the summer 2019 participants engaged in outreach to local

Conference Session

Perceptions, Reflections, Collaborations, and Student Support in Chemical Engineering

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Sheima J. Khatib, Texas Tech University; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; William D Lawson P.E., Ph.D., Texas Tech University

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Chemical Engineering

excellence and innovation in teaching, award- winning scholarship and sponsored research, and professional service at the national, regional and local levels. Creative activities encompass both technical research on geotechnical applications in transporta- tion, and interdisciplinary study of professionalism, ethics, and trust/ trustworthiness in professional-client relationships. A licensed engineer with over 35 years experience in engineering education and practice, Dr. Lawson has provided project management and technical oversight for geotechnical, construction ma- terials, transportation, environmental, and facilities projects nationwide. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Jeyoung Woo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Hyun Woo Kim, Incheon National University; Elaine Rawley Goetz, Ohio University Office of Sustainability

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

, social, environmental, and economic factors, 3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, 4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts, 5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives, 6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions, and 7) an ability to

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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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Eugene Kwak, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

the organization, any new structure on campus needs tobe reviewed and approved by the facilities management. The author underestimated thecomplexity of the property management structure and the rigorous review process associatedwith the process. This delay affected the construction schedule, and the project needed to bebuilt elsewhere with site access.Before the construction, the author applied to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), whichfacilitates the ethical conduct of research and oversees research involving human subjects. TheIRB commented that the involvement of students with construction tools and the risk associatedwith such activities during the construction process would jeopardize the safety of the students.The board required

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2019 ASEE Zone I Conference & Workshop

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Jikai Du; Chad M Walber; Shawn E Thompson; David J Kukulka; Edward Purizhansky

engineeringprinciples, practical experience and an educational foundation so that students can succeedprofessionally, intellectually and responsibly. The program has established three educationalgoals: (1) To instill in students a classroom/laboratory basic education in mechanical engineeringtechnology fundamentals. (2) To develop in students the skills required to apply engineeringfundamentals to the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of mechanical engineering technologyproblems. (3) To foster in students personal development to ensure a lifetime of professionalsuccess and an appreciation for the ethical and social responsibilities of a mechanicalengineering technologist and a world citizen. One program constituent - recent graduates and employers of

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2019 Fall Mid Atlantic States Conference

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Marvin Gayle, Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York; Dugwon Seo, Queensborough Community College; Danny Mangra, Queensborough Community College

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Diversity

develop an affinity for the ETcurriculum while simultaneously developing a mathematically higher degree of competence andskill. The hope is that as their confidence improves it will serve as motivation for these studentsto succeed. Some of these courses include TECH-100: Introduction to Engineering Technology: An introduction to the history, philosophy and methodology of engineering and technology related professions. The disciplines of computer, electrical and mechanical engineering and technology are introduced. Basic mathematical, graphical and analytic skills are developed as well as experimentation and data analysis techniques. The analysis and presentation of engineering data and designs, as well as ethical and

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2017 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Roy Issa; Kenneth R. Leitch; Byungik Chang P.E.

-fluid systems. Emphasis is on designcalculations, component and system modeling, and optimization including economicconsiderations. Students learning outcomes related to this course include all of ABETaccreditation criteria: 3(a) through 3(k). Two of those criteria specifically address the need forsustainability. Criterion 3(c) recognizes the need to incorporate sustainability within engineeringdesign. It states that engineering programs must demonstrate that students have [1]: “an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability”In addition, Criterion 3(h) states

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2019 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Michael Hennessey

coachingfrom the instructor, student teams mentioned a number of ethical company principles such as: (1)honesty, (2) integrity, (3) quality, (4) safety, (5) respect, (6) loyalty, and (7) reliability, which wasencouraging to see. Financial matters were all over the place, largely made up of course, but insome cases they made a legitimate attempt to establish a realistic price point and manufacturingunit costs.To improve the learning experience for the students and overall quality of the student work, eachteam was required to meet with the instructor outside of class to discuss their progress and receivesuggestions for improvement. Additionally, after meeting with all of the teams, common problemswere noticed and some KEEN advice was given to the entire

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2019 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Tammy Lutz-Rechtin

-Lessons.html(Accessed: 15 July 2019).Kemsley, J. (2019) ‘10 years later, where are we?’, C&EN Global Enterprise. AmericanChemical SocietyWashington, DC, 97(1), pp. 16–17. doi: 10.1021/cen-09701-feature1.Mabrouk, P. A. (2001) ‘Research Skills and Ethics—A Graduate Course Empowering GraduateStudents for Productive Research Careers in Graduate School and Beyond’, Journal of ChemicalEducation, 78(12), pp. 1628–1631. doi: 10.1021/ed078p1628.National Research Council. (2014) Safe Science. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.doi: 10.17226/18706.Ollis, D. (2016) ‘Catalyzing the student-to-researcher transition initiation and professionaldevelopment for new graduate students’, Chemical Engineering Education, 50(4), pp. 221–229.Available at:https

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2020 Mid-Atlantic Spring Conference

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Claire VerHulst, Johns Hopkins University; Karen Borgsmiller, The Johns Hopkins University

complete lab activities in civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, and materialsengineering. They also prepare a presentation in response to a request for proposal, learn aboutengineering finance, debate engineering ethics, take weekly quizzes, and complete acomprehensive final exam. They participate in a course that has served 4,651 students since itsinception in 2006 and 1,073 students in the last two years alone. The core project they completeis a competition to build a bridge that can support the largest mid-span load after accounting forweight and size penalties. The bridge must span 50 centimeters, weigh less than 250 grams, andhave a height less than 25 centimeters. The strongest bridges often hold more than 40 kilograms,but teams receive

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2020 Mid-Atlantic Spring Conference

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Rafic Bachnak, Penn State Harrisburg; Anilchandra Attaluri, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Ma'moun Abu-Ayyad

describe the benefits to them.These benefits include: 1) The ability for Penn State students to work on a problem of value tothe external entity that has been “back-burnered” due to lack of time and/or manpower; 2) Anopportunity for the sponsor to observe the skill levels and work ethic of Penn State studentsengaged in engineering design, much like an internship – this can lead to better hires in thefuture; 3) The ability to build deeper connections with Penn State – capstones have led externalsponsors to begin participating in other ways in the University mission, such as advisory boards,job fairs, and the internship program.Once an external entity has agreed in principal to sponsor a capstone project, a timeline of eventsis set in motion

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 3 - Grading: Grate or Great

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Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College

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New Engineering Educators

will certainly find the quickest and easiest waythrough or around that obstacle. It is our job as engineering educators to ensure that Homeworkis not the goal, but a means to the end of mastering the skills required for the practice ofengineering. Access to Chegg® is not good or bad, but it is real. Faculty can hold onto our oldmodels and fight access to these resources under rules of ethics or other means, or they canaccept the existence of the new tools and build better educational models for the 21st century.Chegg® may have broken the old way of homework, but it could end up pushing faculty toward abetter system.ProblemThe following analysis is based on 2011, 2012, and 2016 engineering dynamics course offerings.In 2011/12, labeled the Pre

Conference Session

CPDD Session 1 - Generating Intellectual Excitement for Professional Learners

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Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Hillary E. Merzdorf, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Continuing Professional Development

is a PhD student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research inter- ests are in assessment of digital engineering learning environments, evaluation of educational technology, and the ethical use of student data. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A Framework for Evaluation of Large Online Graduate Level Courses for Engineers AbstractMassive open online course (MOOC) platforms have evolved from providing primarily coursesthat are free or low-cost to working with industries and universities to offer credentials, advanceddegrees and professional education. As more engineering schools and corporations developpartnerships with MOOC

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Environmental Engineering Curricula III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pines, University of Hartford

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Environmental Engineering

villagers would still be dependent on the handpumps. A future project could involve the harvesting of rainwater to help during these periods.Navjyoti, an NGO in New Dehli, has offered to help facilitate the project.Sophomore Design CourseThe sophomore design course is entitled “Engineering by Design.” The course provides an in-depth study of the design process that includes problem solving methodologies, evaluation ofalternate solutions, economic analysis, ethical constraints, group dynamics, and presentationtechniques. Students undertake design projects that meet these objectives with formal writtenreport and oral presentation required at the end of the semester.The University of Hartford has a relatively small engineering program that offers

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erol Ozan, East Carolina University; Mohammad Tabrizi, East Carolina University; Karl Wuensch, East Carolina University; Shahnaz Aziz, East Carolina University; Masao Kishore, East Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

Scholar-Teacher in the Department of Psychology at East Carolina University. His research interests include Comparative Psychology: Development, Paternal Care, & Evolution, Computing: Statistics, Instructional, and Internet Multivariate Research Design and Statistics, Social Psychology: Cross-Cultural, Jury Decisions, Ethical Ideology, and Attitudes about Animals.Shahnaz Aziz, East Carolina University Dr. Aziz, completed her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology from Bowling Green State University. Her expertise lies in the application of psychological principles to human behavior in the workplace. In her program of research, she has mainly conducted studies in the area of