Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francis Wessling, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Sarah A Roller, University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Mechanical Engineering

class. The presentation and accuracy of these solutions weregraded in real time.The flipped classroom in this study was a senior level heat transfer class of 65 students, whichalso included a laboratory component to reinforce the learning of the classroom. The professor,who was experienced teaching the course, had become concerned about the level of learning andperceived lack of engagement on the part of the students. The flipped class method seemed to bea possible solution, since it had given indications of better understanding of course material.5Because this was a senior level class, the professor recognized that when the students graduatedin a few months, they would need to be able to take initiative and have knowledge to apply totheir heat

Conference Session

Listening and Negotiation

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Kim LaScola Needy P.E., University of Arkansas; Cheryl B. Schrader, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development, Engineering Leadership Development Division, New Engineering Educators, Student, Women in Engineering

Professor NegotiationsCase 1: Starting offer at a top-ten engineering research programDr. Taylor Smith, having completed a two-year international post-doctoral experience at a majorinternational laboratory – and having proved worth by already having several externally fundedgrants in addition to numerous peer-reviewed papers, applied for two top-ten engineeringprogram assistant professor positions. The candidate was selected for campus interviews at eachplace, and the interview experiences consisted of the typical two full days of interview, includingbreakfasts, lunches and dinners, with various combinations of faculty, graduate students and staff– rigorous interviews designed to vet future colleagues for their ability to take on the research

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jack Bringardner, New York University; Christopher Leslie, New York University; Gunter W. Georgi, New York University; Alyssa Marie D'Apice, New York University

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First-Year Programs

most majors in theschool of engineering, and the course is designed to provide a foundation in the soft skillsstudents will need in future engineering courses (such as giving presentations, following labinstructions, using software, as well as working on teams). All students in the class meet once aweek for lecture, which is where this course’s version of the educational theater took place. Thecourse also requires weekly interdisciplinary laboratory experiments and recitations forpresentations in sections of up to 18 students. In addition, an independent design project that isdeveloped by teams is required. Students rank their top choices of various design projects andthen are placed into teams during the third week of class. Although the

Conference Session

Research on Diversification, Inclusion, and Empathy II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University; Justin L Hess, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

problems at home. I'm trying to, you know, be a good husband and father.” And so, I guess in that way engineering actually does affect me, maybe in a negative way. Because I'm thinking, what makes me feel good is solving a problem but that's not necessarily what makes you feel good right now.Outside of conflicting mindsets, many students saw a lack of utility or opportunity for empathyin their work. From their perspectives, their work had little to do with other people (e.g., end-users) and therefore empathy did not come into play. From Julie’s work at a water treatmentplant to Mike’s time in the fabrication laboratory to Donovan’s experiments with fish oil andwater emulsions, students did not see how empathy for others

Conference Session

Classroom Practice I: Active and Collaborative Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin A. Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Prateek Shekhar, University of Texas, Austin; Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University ; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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Educational Research and Methods

STEMinstruction, theories and instruments are not particularly well-developed to support claims aboutthe types of instruction (traditional, group active and individual active) we studied and howrepresentative they are of engineering instruction nationally. Similarly, the sample is not largeenough to understand the effects of varying instructor rank/experience level and other coursecharacteristics including laboratory and recitation sections. Nonetheless, we reported results forthree different courses and explored alternative explanations which lay the foundation for futurework. The StRIP Survey is still in iterative development to refine factors to describe instructorstrategies, student participation and other outcomes. Here, we analyzed and

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Darrell K. Kleinke P.E., University of Detroit Mercy; Molly McClelland, University of Detroit Mercy

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #15433Multidisciplinary Patient-Centered Capstone Senior Design ProjectsDr. Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Mansoor Nasir received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of California-Berkeley. He worked as a research scientist at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. before joining the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He has several publications in the areas of microflu- idics, chemical and biological sensors, and MEMS technology. He is also passionate

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University; Todd M. Fernandez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Austin Spencer Bohlin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

in support of another’s project (e.g., cookbook project (e.g., project innovation project (e.g., laboratory exercises) organization, documentation, completing a CAD drawing basic programming tasks) per another engineer’s specifications)Zone of Box 4 Box 5 Box 6proximal Open-ended tasks beyond Completing challenging tasks Not observed (potentiallydevelopment students’ current capabilities with the support of others on a paradoxical

Conference Session

Assessment & Accreditation in ECE

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fong K. Mak, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

for outcomes assessment,” Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2001.[16].Information available at http://www.blackboard.com[17].R. L. Miller and B. M. Olds, “Performance Assessment of EC-2000 Student Outcomes in the Unit Operations Laboratory,” 1999 ASEE Annual Conf. Proc., 1999.[18].EvalTools® information available at http://www.makteam.com.

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University; Peter J. Clarke, Florida International University; Nelson Barnes Jr, Alabama A&M University

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Computing & Information Technology

various types offormats, one of the latest of which spawned from the web and information technology and is theso-called learning object, the cyber equivalent of earlier shareable resources for education andtraining. The types of educational formats, such as lecture handouts, textbooks, and presentationslides, can all be considered as learning modules. A large variety of topics can be displayed andpresented in learning objects (LOs). In addition, the interactive learning bound to LOs can be Proceedings of the 2016 ASEE Annual Conferencerealized by programming for assignments, cases, models, virtual laboratory experiments,simulations, and many other electronic resources for education and training. Many thousands

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Retaining and Developing Women Faculty

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University; Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Rebecca M. Reck, Kettering University; Mary C. Verstraete, The University of Akron; Deborah J. O'Bannon P.E., University of Missouri, Kansas City

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Engineering Deans Council

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Engineering and Public Policy, Women in Engineering

contributed to the development of the new ProLine Fusion Flight Control System and served as the project lead for two aircraft. She earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a mathematics minor from Rose-Hulman Insti- tute of Technology in 2005. Her research interests include control systems, mechatronics, instructional laboratories, and experiential learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #15210Dr. Mary C. Verstraete, The University of Akron Mary Verstraete is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and the Associate Chair for the Undergraduate

Collection

2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Oludare Owolabi

knowledge andconceptual understanding to real-world problems or situations where the instructor directs andfacilitates learning [1]. According to Wurdinger and Carlson, 2010, [1] the classroom,laboratory, or studio can serve as a setting for experiential learning through embedded activitiessuch as case and problem-based studies, guided inquiry, simulations, experiments, or art projects. Spring 2016 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, April 8-9, 2016 GWUAccording to University of Texas at Huston, Learning Sciences [2] when students are givenopportunities to learn in authentic situations on campus or in the community like those providedin internships, field placements, clinical experiences, research and service-learning projects

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Slowinski , M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE; Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Research Organization Energy Centre (similar to theU.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory). An overview of the Australian itinerary is shownin table 1; for more detailed descriptions of sites visited, please see Appendix B.Table 1 - Itinerary for the Australia International Renewable Energy Learning Exchange, 2013 Date Institution Visited 3/12 TAFE Directors Meeting, Sydney 3/12 Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE 3/13 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Nirimba Campus 3/13 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Richmond Campus 3/13 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Energy Centre 3/14 Canberra Institute of Technology 3/16 Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE 3/18 Chisholm

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Maria J. Gerschutz, Trine University; David A. Evenhouse, Purdue University; Nimit Patel, National Science Foundation; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Craig Zywicki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David B. Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanical Engineering

. Nelson is Associate Director of the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University. He received his Ph.D in World History from the University of California, Irvine in 2008. David has been involved in many educational research projects at Purdue, including published worked in the programming education, student engagement and academic performance in dynamics engineering courses, and educational modalities in engineering, technology and economics.Prof. Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette Charles M. Krousgrill is a Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University and is affiliated with the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories at the same institution. He received his B.S.M.E

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; Kirsten M. Ely, Sonoma State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #15499Generating Start-up Relevance in Capstone ProjectsDr. Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University Farid Farahmand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State University, CA, where he teaches Advanced Networking and Digital Systems. He is also the director of Advanced Internet Technology in the Interests of Society Laboratory. Farid’s research interests are optical networks, applications of wireless sensor network technology to medical fields, delay tolerant networks. He is also interested in educational technologies and authored many papers focusing on eLearning and

Conference Session

Potpourri: Various Issues and Topics in Graduate Studies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M Mohr, Lehigh University; Jennifer H. Gross P.E., Lehigh University; Raymond A Pearson, Lehigh University; John B Ochs, Lehigh University; Ana-Iulia Alexandrescu, Lehigh University

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Graduate Studies

a network of summer REU structural engineering programs. This effort has typically yielded one to two applicants per year.  Prospective Student Campus Visits – This effort allows Lehigh University’s world- renowned structural engineering laboratory facilities to shine.  Information Sessions (at top structural engineering firms across the country) – Students from surrounding universities were invited to attend the information session and meet with industry professionals. This initiative was completed at the start of the program, but has not continued due to low attendance at the events. While in theory this was an excellent mechanism to engage both industry representatives and prospective

Conference Session

Social Responsibility and Social Justice I: Pedagogical Perspectives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

showcasing how to use SPSS software to analyze data, and required completion ofIRB training modules in order to learn how to conduct studies involving human participants.Additional choice activities included laboratory safety training, a session on Big Data, andattending research presentations hosted by several departments on campus.Course OutlineThis 3-credit hour course met once per week for 14 weeks. The following outline showcases theactivities conducted and assignments submitted each week.Week 1During the first class meeting all of the students enrolled in the course met together at thebeginning of the period. The dean of the Honors College provided an overview of research andthe diversity of research being conducted at the university. The

Conference Session

Viewpoints, Perspectives, and Creativity in Civil Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob C Bruhl P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Richard J.H. Gash, United States Military Academy; William Clarence Pyant III, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, United States Military Acadamy

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Civil Engineering

different ways.1 Realizing this, effective instructorsprovide course content using a variety of methods to appeal to different learning styles and assiststudents in developing their ability to learn in styles other than their preferred.2-4 In-class andout-of-class content delivery methods often include: lecture, small-group discussion, problem-solving sessions, demonstrations, hands-on experiences such as laboratory experiments, textbookreadings, slide shows, movie clips, computer simulations or short instructional videos.5 Eachoption is created or chosen by the instructor and used by the students. Perhaps a student’spreferred content delivery method was not provided, rendering it unavailable unless they create itthemselves as a study aid during

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental: K-12 Student Beliefs, Motivation, and Self Efficacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda Capobianco, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James D. Lehman, Purdue University; Qiming Huang, Purdue University; Chell Nyquist, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

(SLED) Part- nership which focuses on improving science achievement among students in grades 3 through 6 in four partnering Indiana school corporations. Prior to joining the project, he was the Instructional Laboratory Coordinator for the First-Year Engineering Program at Purdue University. He was responsible for the co- ordination and administration of two introductory engineering courses involving 1800 students. Nyquist earned his MS in engineering from Purdue University and received BS degrees in Physiology and Bio- engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Impact of elementary school teachers’ enacted

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Graduate Student Needs and Experiences, Exploring Graduate Funding and Undergraduate Research Experiences

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Steven J. Skerlos, University of Michigan; Megan Kaczanowski, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Sustainable Systems Program. He is Chief Science Officer of Fusion Coolant Systems. Professor Skerlos has gained national recognition and press for his research and teaching in the fields of technology policy and sustainable design. He has co-founded two successful start-up companies (Accuri Cytometers and Fusion Coolant Systems), co-founded BLUElab, served as Director of the Graduate Pro- gram in Mechanical Engineering (2009-2012), and served as associate and guest editor for four different academic journals. His Ph.D. students in the Environmental and Sustainable Technologies Laboratory have addressed sus- tainability challenges in the fields of systems design, technology selection, manufacturing, and water.Ms. Megan

Conference Session

Assessing Learning Outcomes for Flipped Classrooms, Recruitment and Research Internships, and Alternate Assessments for Online Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ritushree Chatterjee, Iowa State University; Ahmed E. Kamal, Iowa State University; Zhengdao Wang, Iowa State University

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Graduate Studies

in a meaningful way to create an enriching learning experience. Moreover,designing assessments that stretches students’ thought-process is critical to engineeringpedagogy. This is implemented in the course as structured threaded discussion forums, governedby instructors that provide thought-provoking guiding questions followed by peer discussion.This essay also explores the design and implementation of virtual laboratory sessionscomplementing the bi-weekly homework assignments and a final project. It describes theassessment design decisions, based on the overall course learning outcomes, taken to suit theonline learners. The aim of this essay is to inform, the community of asynchronous onlinecomputer engineering educators, of assessment

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Arturo Olivarez Jr., University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

program evaluation, and coordinates the Research and Evaluation Laboratory (REL) in the College of Education at UTEP. He is an expert on educational research with an emphasis on quantitative methods and the application of univariate and multivariate statistical procedures, measurement issues across diverse populations, educational assessment, and eval- uation of educational programs. He has served on over 87 doctoral dissertation committees; published more than 45 refereed research articles; and presented at more than 100 international, national and re- gional research conferences. Some of his more general research areas of interest include teacher and student’s self-efficacy and motivation research, reading and

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Engineering Leadership

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven W Klosterman, Northeastern University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

graduate level interns. The cohort has an average age of 27 years and 4.7 yearsof work experience and an average of 72% male/28% female, 75% US/25% international.The core course in leadership includes modules and labs to practice and attain mastery in each ofthe 14 leadership capabilities. Through the Challenge Project, the student’s workplace acts asan experiential laboratory to observe and use these capabilities in a real-world setting andthrough assignments deepen their understanding and appreciation of leadership.4 Research Objective and MethodsThe objective of this report is to assess the improvement of skills specifically addressed througha series of assignments and exercises in developing a personal and professional network.The

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session I: Students

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niranjan Hemant Desai, Purdue University North Central; George Stefanek, Purdue University, North Central

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College Industry Partnerships

professionalcompetencies in comparison to studying in a conventional engineering curriculum.Wei Xue7 introduced a hands-on, project-based experiential learning module into a course onmicro-and nanotechnologies for mechanical engineering students. This module was combinedwith the existing theoretical course structure and the laboratory activities were designed tointegrate textbook theoretical principles with real fabrication and characterization processes. Thishands-on experience enabled the students to obtain a better comprehension of the classroomprinciples. Based upon student feedback obtained via surveys, it was learned that theintroduction of this experiential, design-oriented module was very effective in helping studentsunderstand concepts related to micro

Conference Session

Influencing the Next (Third!) Edition of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama; Derek G. Williamson, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

and design philosophies, beams, slabs, columns, walls, footings) Geology; index properties and soil classifications; phase relations, air-water-solid; laboratory and field tests; effective stress, buoyancy; stability of retaining walls (e.g., active pressure/passive pressure); shear strength; bearing capacity, cohesive andGeotechnical 9 – 14 noncohesive; foundation types (e.g., spread footings, deepEngineering foundations, wall footings, mats); consolidation and differential

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Barry Dupen, Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England University; Peggie Weeks

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Materials

Professor and Chair of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Callahan received her Ph.D. in Materials Science, M.S. in Metallurgy, and B.S. in Chemical Engi- neering from the University of Connecticut. Her educational research interests include materials science & engineering, freshman engineering programs, math education, and retention and recruitment of STEM majors.Dr. Barry Dupen, Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Dupen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Indiana University – Pur- due University Fort Wayne (IPFW). He has nine years’ experience as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and materials laboratory manager in the automotive

Conference Session

Professional Skills development in Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Schmitt, Florida Institute of Technology; Elisabeth Kames, Florida Institute of Technology; Beshoy Morkos, Florida Institute of Technology; Ted A. Conway, Florida Institute of Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narges Balouchestani-Asli, University of Toronto; Matthew Kiprop Greenacre, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry; Kamran Behdinan, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Research Laboratory for Multifunctional Lightweight Structures”, funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (Leader’s Opportunity Fund) and Ontario Research Fund. His research interests include Design and Development of Light-Weight Structures for aerospace, automotive, and nuclear applications, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace and Automotive systems, Multi-scale Simulation of Nano-structured Materials and Composites. He has supervised 18 PhDs, 65 Masters’, and 9 Post Doctoral Fellows. He has also published more than 230 papers, and 6 book chapters. He has been the recipient of many prestigious awards and recognitions such as the Research Fellow of Pratt and Whitney Canada and Fellow of the CSME

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Ann Pedraza, Texas Tech University; Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Texas Tech University

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ASEE Diversity Committee

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Engineering Economy

College in Victoria, TX. I also spent 20 years at Alcoa - Point Comfort Op- erations where I spent time as a Systems Analyst, Process Control Engineer, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Systems Superintendent. I am a former graduate of the Golden Crescent Alliance for Mi- norities in Engineering (GCAME) and then later returned to chair this organization for 15 years to help others consider engineering as a career.Dr. Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Texas Tech University Dr. Mario G. Beruvides is the AT&T Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of the Laboratory for Systems Solutions in the Industrial Engineering Department at Texas Tech University. He is a regis- tered professional engineer in the state of

Conference Session

Engineering Cultures and Identity

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Secules, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

introductory engineering classes where certain students just can’t keep up with the rest of the class. Not everyone is cut out for engineering, not everyone has the natural intelligence, the grit, the academic background necessary for success. Certain students are struggling in this class, especially the students from disadvantaged backgrounds and groups. They ask a lot of questions in office hours, they work slowly, they seem lost in laboratory sessions. If they are struggling so deeply and so early, perhaps they aren’t going to make it. We feel bad for them and would like to help, but aren’t sure how to motivate them or catch them up. Do they need extra office hours? But there’s not time to help

Conference Session

Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Daniel Albano, Northrop Grumman Corp.; Wagdy H. Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Nian Zhang, University of the District of Columbia; Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia

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Graduate Studies

gained utilizing various versions of the Arduino microprocessor will help develop future ultra-low power capstone and embedded processing class projects.- Knowledge gained from the use of the integrated development environment (IDE) software package in this project can be used to create tutorials and labortory exercises for the digital design and the advanced embedded design courses.- System-level designers need to be able to develop hardware driver(s) for targeted hardware platforms. Knowledge gained from developing ultra-small hardware drivers for a specific application will help create advanced laboratory exercises for the system- level design course.IV.F. Future ImprovementsWhile the platform created was successful in