Conference Session

Curricular Transformation

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University; Seda McKIlligan, Iowa State University; Steven Joseph Abramsky, Iowa State University

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Educational Research and Methods

alternativestrategies for course redesign) as a support tool as they develop and revise courses.MethodsSetting and ParticipantsThe setting of this study was a second-year embedded systems course meant for electrical,computer, and software engineering students at a large university in the midwestern UnitedStates. A team of nine educators (Table 1) formed an x-team (a cross-functional, collaborativeteam with diverse expertise) to make revisions to the course over each of the next four semesters.The team formed and met 2-3 times per week during the summer before the first course iteration.The team then continued to meet about once per week during the Fall 2017 semester, from whichdata for this study was collected.Data CollectionPrevious studies have found

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Trent Bolt, Auburn University; Andrew Cookston, Auburn University; John Y. Hung, Auburn University; Victor P. Nelson, Auburn University

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Electrical and Computer

each student was administered at the be-ginning and end of the semester for two groups in two semesters: a control group given no choiceof lab exercise and an experimental group given a free choice between two lab exercises. Thispaper examines the results of these surveys to determine the effect that student agency can have onstudent interest levels and their perception of themselves as engineers.IntroductionThe United States Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs related to Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) will grow by approximately 13 percent from 2014 to 2024;this area’s predicted job growth is second only to the medical field [1]. A large number of thesenew jobs are expected to be in Embedded Systems, as this

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Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Tia Navelene Barnes, University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware; Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Rachel Davidson, University of Delaware; Xiaoxue 'Vera' Zhang, University of Delaware

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

Engineering Education, 2018 HOW GRANULAR IS THE PROBLEM? A DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC FOCUS GROUPSTUDY OF FACTORS AFFECTING UNDERREPRESENTATION IN ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Tia N. Barnes, PhD1; Amy E. Trauth, PhD1; Xiaoxue Zhang, MS.Ed1; Joshua Enszer, PhD2; Sarah Rooney, PhD1; Rachel Davidson, PhD2; Jenni M. Buckley, PhD2 1 University of Delaware, College of Education and Human Development 2University of Delaware, College of Engineering INTRODUCTION The underrepresentation of women and several racial minority groups (i.e., Black, Latino, Native American) students in engineering undergraduate programs can be attributed to a multitude of factors, including, but not limited to

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Diversity and Inclusion: Concepts, Mental Models, and Interventions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert G. Batson P.E., University of Alabama

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Diversity

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Mathematics

purpose of this paper is to recommend adapting new pedagogical methods to theaccepted topics in an introductory probability and statistics course for engineeringundergraduates—methods that better match the learning characteristics of Millennial students inour courses. In a nutshell, those characteristics may be summarized as: (1) They want relevanceto their major, and future engineering career; (2) They want rationale (for the textbook selected,and for specific course policies and assignments); (3) They revel in technology (to collect data,compute, communicate, and multi-task); (4) They want a relaxed, hands-on environment; (5)They prefer instructors who rotate among several classroom delivery methods.Considering the “Five R‟s” learning

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Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Dupen, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

planning.This paper will review some of the more interesting datasets available from NCES annual reportsthrough the lens of the Baldrige Excellence Framework, which requires that data graphics showlevels, trends, and comparisons (relevant benchmarks) over time. This paper will also discussways we can use NCES data to improve Engineering Technology education and advising.IntroductionFor a century and a half, the National Center for Education Statistics has been collecting,analyzing, and reporting data on the condition of education in the U.S. NCES produces severalannual reports which are available at https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/annualreports/. These include: ● Digest of Education Statistics [1] is a huge report. The most recent edition is more than

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ChemE Curriculum: Junior, Senior, and Graduate

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Laura P. Ford, University of Tulsa; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University; Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University

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Chemical Engineering

presents the results of the ninth survey since the reconstitution of the AIChEEducation Division Survey Committee in 2009. These surveys seek to define the state of the artin a given area of undergraduate chemical engineering instruction. Departments use surveyresults to inform curricular discussions and benchmark their program against national trends.Survey results are also useful for instructors as they select topics, software, and instructionalapproaches for their courses. Past surveys have considered first-year programs [1], Kinetics andReactor Design [2], Material and Energy Balances [3], Capstone Design [4], Electives [5],Transport [6], Process Control [7], and the curriculum as a whole [8]. In the coming surveycycle, the survey committee

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Student Empathy and Human-Centered Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Joseph B, Tipton Jr., Lipscomb University; Mark Philip McDonald, Lipscomb University ; Greg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University; A. Fort Gwinn, Lipscomb University

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Design in Engineering Education

and design have been given new broader definitions in recent years to include termssuch as client-centered, sustainability, and global from organizations like ABET and ASME [1-2].Additionally, engineering companies seek more than just a high GPA, but rather interpersonalskills and real-world project experience. Engineering faculty at Lipscomb University recognizethe present and coming changes in the field and are seeking ways to improve the curriculum toaddress these changes. In 2017, the faculty initiated the redesign of the freshman Introduction toEngineering lab course to include key elements of human-centered design throughout anengineering design process experience. One of the unique aspects of the redesigned course is theutilization of

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Vishodana Thamotharan, Florida International University; Atalie Garcia

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

years as a full-time faculty in the departments of computer science and engineering. Her interests focus on broadening participation in computing and engineering through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity in the computing and engineering; 2) discipline-based edu- cation research (with a focus on computer science and computer engineering courses) in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women and minorities in computer-related engineer- ing fields.Dr. Trina L. Fletcher, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Dr. Fletcher is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Her research focus includes people of color and women in STEM

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2: Veteran Identity & Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca C. Atkinson, Clemson University; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans

from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 I Never Played the “Girl Card”: Experiences and Identity Intersections of Women Student Veterans in EngineeringAbstractTo improve opportunities for women student veterans in engineering (WSVE), our qualitativestudy contributes to the body of knowledge about women SVEs and female gender identity inengineering. Our exploratory research presents information about WSVEs’ pathways intoengineering and begins to unpack the factors related to WSVEs’ gender, military and engineeringidentities.The research was guided by three main questions:1. Why do WSVEs

Conference Session

PCEE Biomedical Engineering

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Locke Davenport Huyer, University of Toronto; Neal I. Callaghan, University of Toronto; Rami Saab, University of Toronto; Daniel Smieja, University of Toronto; Andrew Effat; Dawn M. Kilkenny, University of Toronto

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Discovery Program.Daniel Smieja, University of TorontoMr. Andrew EffatDr. Dawn M. Kilkenny, University of Toronto Dawn Kilkenny earned her Ph.D. in physiology from the University of Western Ontario, Canada, and trained as a postdoctoral fellow in Immunology at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. She sub- sequently worked for four years as a Senior Research Specialist at the Vanderbilt Cell Imaging Re- source (CISR) microscope facility before joining the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineer- ing (IBBME), University of Toronto as an Assistant Professor. She is currently the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs at IBBME as well as the Associate Chair, Years 1 & 2 in the Division of Engi- neering

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ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

acknowledging these notions of difference andhow they affect the classroom allow both students and instructors to see the classroom as aninclusive place. This study focuses on identifying effective classroom management strategieshighlighting diversity and inclusion. The authors utilized survey, interviews and a meta-analysisof literature and identified five classroom management strategies: 1) creating a supportivephysical environment, 2) establishing clear expectations of behavior, 3) communicating studentsin a culturally responsive ways, 4) creating a caring and inclusive classroom and 5) managingproblematic behaviors - that can maximize inclusiveness in a classroom and enhance learningenvironment.IntroductionCulturally responsive teaching can be

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Creating a Positive Environment for Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad R. H. Gorakhki, Colorado State University; Kimberly Catton P.E., Colorado State University; Nabila A. Huq; Anthony J. Marchese, Colorado State University; Daniel W. Baker Ph.D., P.E., Colorado State University

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Civil Engineering

motivation for choosing engineering and individual feedback onengineering program. This survey builds upon institutional data and a previous survey sent tonon-retained students. The survey was given in the course Engineering Mechanics: Statics tocapture majority of 3rd or 4th semester Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering,Mechanical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering students at Colorado State University.This paper will summarize the results of the survey and discuss related program improvementswhich could bolster retention rates.Introduction Retention of undergraduate engineering students has been identified to be lower thanretention in non-engineering undergraduate curriculum [1, 2]. The American Society ofEngineering Education

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Ethics

: increasing reasoning skills, developing ethical motivation, evidencing ethical sensitivity. While thisfocus has been important for analyzing and shaping the ways that engineers develop, it often ignores thevalue positions from which individual start in favor of attention to frameworks that can shape continueddevelopment.Recent work coming out of team science research, however, highlights a new direction that is ripe forattention and consideration in engineering ethics: that “members may differ in their values and motivations, shapedby their unique areas of expertise, organizational contexts, or life experiences” [1]. This observation that thoseworking in teams, as engineers often do, need to work across value and motivation differences suggests

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vemitra M White, Mississippi State University; Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Litany H Lineberry, Mississippi State University; Jessica Ivy, Mississippi State Universitt; C. Danielle Grimes, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

in computing before adolescent opinions are formed that may discourage girls fromseeking curricular or co-curricular experiences in computing. Further, we will describe how theMSAWC is illuminating the path for girls and women in the state, to engage them withcomputing and to influence their persistence on the computing pathway through college and intothe workforce, using collective impact strategy.IntroductionThe Mississippi Alliance for Women in Computing (MSAWC) adopts the strategies ofDoerschuk et.al. intentionally growing existing programs and developing new ones across thestate in order to successfully recruit, retain, and transition young women into the computingworkforce [1]. MSAWC is refining scalable pathways models that focus on

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IED Technical Session: Preparing Courses for the Future

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Andre Hamilton, Mississippi State University ; Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University; Parker Jones, Mississippi State University; Emily S. Wall , Mississippi State University; Vidanelage Lakshika Dayarathna, Mississippi State University; Debisree Ray, Mississippi State University ; Ginnie Shih En Hsu

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

traditionalteaching methods. The proposed VR teaching modules allow students 1) to experience the senseof being present in a virtual queuing system environment that is representative of a real-worldengineering situation, 2) to expand their natural perceptive abilities and authentic experience, and3) to eliminate the need to deal with any expensive equipment or risky environments to understandthe application of queuing theory. The purpose of the research is to investigate how well studentsgained conceptual knowledge of queuing theory using the developed VR teaching module.Queueing theory is defined as the mathematical study of waiting lines. In this study students wereprovided a conceptual queuing theory quiz after the VR teaching module, and then they

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Women in Engineering Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hadil Mustafa, California State University, Chico; Shelby Ann Freese

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

respect to gender,ethnicity, age, and discipline.Introduction and MotivationWhile the number of women in certain STEM fields, such as biology, chemistry, and math, hasincreased in the last decade, it had declined in Computer Science and Engineering [1]. The USDepartment of Commerce has published an updated study of Women in STEM in 2017 as part ofa series of reports examining the STEM workforce and its gender dynamics. The study showedthat the distribution of women and men in STEM majors has persisted to differ significantly inthe workforce since 2009. As shown in figure 1, 59% of women who chose STEM field majoredin physical life science while only 31% of men majored in the same field. On the other hand,women’s representation in Engineering and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

Society for Engineering Education, 2018 2018 ASEE Annual Conferencechange allows manipulation of only the throttle. The heading, attitude and altitude are maintainedautomatically through the software. A shareware flight data recorder is used to record the flightdata to a file. These flights can be used on individual desktop PCs running MSFSX. The large-screen flight simulator setup uses four PCs, three of which drive the three large-screen displayswhile the fourth is the master computer driving the instrument panel and the simulation (Fig. 1).The large screen setup was used to provide exciting flying opportunities to cities around the globe.The teacher workshop design was based on best practices for professional

Conference Session

Program Evaluation Studies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Amy Annette Rogers, Delaware State University; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

also reported improved capabilities in the areas ofteamwork, leadership and communication.1. IntroductionAccording to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) report, Changing the Conversation,educators need to rethink how engineering is portrayed to students and to the society as a whole.Young people today are very interested in helping others and in making a difference in theworld. Because of this, the report advocates multiple and diverse pathways for students to cometo engineering; pathways that are innovative, creative and that demonstrate the vast variety ofcareer paths within the engineering profession [1]. EPICS, and service learning programs like it,have addressed this call and have been shown to attract a broad range of students

Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Won Joo, Robert Morris University

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Biomedical Engineering

many differentbiomedical engineering areas including, but not limited to, orthopedic implants, prosthetics,biomaterials, instrumentation, software, etc. based on their interest and experiences. Once theteams and topics were chosen, teams were asked to address the main engineering designchallenges to meet those specific medical needs. The topics for the team projects in classincluded: ● Topography optimization for 3D printed cast for upper extremity (Figure 1) ● Cost-effective and environment- friendly motorbike helmet (Figure 2) ● Cost-effective insulin pump ● Bone plate system for various fracture type (Figure 3) ● Program for motor control using muscle signal from upper arm.All groups

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First-Year Programs Division - Visualization and Mathematics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashish Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Moshe Kam P.E., New Jersey Institute of Technology; Edwin Hou, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

mathematics placement test to all incoming first time full-time first yearstudents, except those with proof of advanced placement or transfer credits for calculus courses.Performance on this placement test determines students’ starting point in the calculus sequence.Students will either be placed in Calculus-I, which is the preferred scenario, or one of the twopre-calculus courses. Students that are placed in pre-calculus courses start 1-2 courses behind ascompared to those placed in Calculus-I. In addition, performance in the mathematics placementtest also drives placement in physics and chemistry. All this put together means that students thatdo not do well on the mathematics placement test are looking at 1-2 added semester(s) to theirgraduation

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Rachel Ann Baker

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Conferences on Female Engineering Students’ Self-esteem and Engineering Self-efficacyAbstractIt has been long noted that there exists a gender imbalance across science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) fields in higher education. Engineering in particular saw only 20.9% ofits bachelor degrees awarded to women in 2016 which is a slight 2.8% increase from 2007 1 . Thisdisparity creates a gender imbalance in the academic environment that persists into the workplace.There are several factors that may contribute to the gender disparity in STEM, such as, but notrestricted to, gender-stereotyping, lack of female role models, girl’s image of engineering,self-efficacy, and self-esteem. In this paper, we address two of these factors

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Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

instrument (StRIP instrument; DeMonbrun et al., 2017). Survey 1 wasadministered between the fifth and seventh weeks of Winter 2017. This timing allowed studentsto gain an understanding of the types of instruction most frequently used in the course.Additionally, prior experience items asked them to draw upon experiences in an engineeringcourse in the previous academic semester. Survey 2 was administered between the thirteenth andfifteenth weeks in the course, immediately prior to final examinations. This allowed students toaccurately depict their responses to each type of instruction frequently experienced in the currentcourse as well as their general evaluation of the course (evaluation construct items). In Survey 1, students were asked to

Conference Session

Programs and Pedagogies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mustafa Shraim, Ohio University

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Engineering Management

stage represented taking the proper – processcontrol – action then run the process. Finally, the three stages are compared next to each other ona statistical process control (SPC) chart.IntroductionIn his book, The New Economics, Deming introduced to the world the notion of seeing systemsin what he coined as a System of Profound Knowledge (SoPK). It is comprised of four parts thatmust work together: appreciation of a system, variation, theory of knowledge, and psychology.These parts have been linked to much research work that has been done since then. Thisincludes, but not limited to, transformational leadership [1], organizational transformation [2],learning organizations [3], [4], motivation [5]. In this paper, the concept of variation is

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

construct of ‘computationalthinking (CT)’ is being researched for its role in developing the problem-solving skills of students.Computational thinking is considered to complement mathematical thinking, scientific thinkingand the engineering design thinking5 (Wing 2006). Five essential dimensions of CT identified bythe ISTE/CSTA project6. These dimensions are 1) confidence in dealing with complex problems,2) persistence in solving difficult problems, 3) tolerance for ambiguity, 4) dealing with open-endedproblems, and 5) communicating effectively.This paper provides details of a five-day summer camp for middle school students from a ruralcounty in Alabama. The design of activities of the summer camp is anchored in the construct of

Conference Session

Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Brandon Sorge, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Diversity

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International

/presentation.Importance of SustainabilityRay Anderson was known as an industrial engineer and radical industrialist and America’sGreenest CEO [1]. He defined sustainability as “survival” - survival for his company, for thisnation, and even for our species [1]. In 1994, Anderson began transforming his petroleum intensemodular tile carpet company, Interface, Inc., from the “take-waste-make business model” into anorganization with a goal of a zero-environmental footprint, set for 2020 [1]. The Interface Inc.journey and success is proof that any corporation can truly work towards a zero-environmentalfootprint, be competitive, lead the industry, and make a profit. In fact, according to Anderson,companies can lead the way towards sustainability [1].Sustainability is

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Practice III: Multimedia Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shamima Mithun, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Nancy Evans, Indiana University

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Educational Research and Methods

. As a result, in 200-level programming classes, faculty membersspent lots of time reviewing fundamental programming concepts that had already been taught inthe introductory course. Another observation is that students often procrastinated taking theirhigher-level programming courses because of unfavorable experiences in the introductory course.Based on the above observations, the goals of this project were to: (1) improve students’performance, (2) help students retain their programming knowledge/skills, (3) motivate studentsin learning programming, (4) improve classroom engagement, and (5) give students a betterprogramming experience in the introductory course so that they will not defer enrolling in 200-level programming classes.Research

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Joel B. Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Scott Liddicoat, Green Bay Southwest High School; Cris Folk, Madison College

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

139biomass, wind, and most 101recently solar power. 100 61Building on a decade long 50 40 23trend of double digit 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.8 3.9 5.3 6.9 9.4 16 0growth rates shown in 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Figure 1

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nolan Tsuchiya P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Alec William Maxwell, San Francisco State University; Zahira H. Merchant

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Mechanical Engineering

using several questions designed to addressstudents’ self-efficacy as well as core knowledge competence. The data from all surveys areanalyzed and conclusions are drawn regarding the effectiveness of the remote laboratoryimplementation.1 Introduction Incorporating active learning in STEM based disciplines has been shown to improvestudent engagement and overall classroom performance [1], [2]. In particular, improvements instudent performance in engineering courses has been linked to the integration of an activelearning environment into the classroom [3], [4], [5]. This is well documented and it should notbe surprising that an active learning approach is especially beneficial for engineering students.One of the primary means of

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Assessment of Student Learning – New Engineering Educators Division

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

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New Engineering Educators

had a positiveimpact on the technical writing level of the students.Introduction:A successful engineer has to be able to gather and analyze the data obtained and communicatethe results effectively to engineers and non-engineers alike. Research has shown that anengineer’s performance in the workplace depends greatly on his or her ability to communicateeffectively[1],[2]. This important and crucial skill is rather challenging to teach and even harderto master. Engineering students are by nature reluctant to recognize the importance of propercommunication and as a result do not give it the time and effort it requires. Research has alsoshown that many recent graduates have less than average level of technical writing [3]. Manyinstitutions have