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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lessa Kay Grunenfelder, University of Southern California

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Materials Division (MATS)

. Past studies havedemonstrated the benefits of junior-level project work in preparing engineering students forchallenging capstone design courses [13]. Using a materials course as a vehicle to teach theAshby method and EduPack software to students prior to senior design is particularly effective.Many students who took the MASC 310 course went on to use EduPack as a tool in their seniordesign work.ConclusionTwo years of successful implementation of the redesign project described here, for both onlineand in-person courses, showcases the feasibility of a project-based approach for introductorymaterials science. It is important to note, however, that while the project drove student learningto an extent, the core content presented in previous exam

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Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin A. Waters, P.E., Villanova University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

GIS to perform tasks across various stages in their respective projects,including map creation, site assessment, design, and 3D visualization. Former students applyingGIS in their capstone projects, when there is no requirement to do so, is an encouraging outcomethat speaks to the true benefit of this course model.Assessment of student learning in this course will continue, emphasizing the impact of courseprojects and connection between software skills and engineering concepts. Additionally, courserevisions are continually being considered whether exploring new project sites (IPs and ICPs) orworking with other faculty to better integrate concepts with other CEE courses at Villanova suchas CEE Fundamentals, Project Development, or Capstone

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 10: Capstone and Design Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex C. Szatmary, King's College, England

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

significant. Because the capstoneexperience is the part of the curriculum that best approximates professional practice, studentoutcome (SO) attainment in that course is particularly relevant to assessing the quality of theoverall degree program. Moreover, a team design project is a natural opportunity for assessingnumerous engineering skills, especially in design and teamwork.In the Mechanical Engineering (ME) program at King’s College (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania), allseven ABET Student Outcomes are assessed in capstone design because our capstone course isintended to give students experience synthesizing the major engineering abilities for in anauthentic context. This level of assessment is manageable because the course spans two semestersand has

Conference Session

Problem- and Project-Based Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ji Yu, Tsinghua University; Wangqi Shen, Tsinghua University; Anqi Ma, Tsinghua University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

and parallel ideas. tasks. Curriculum objectives related  Select an engineering project to the Washington Accord; outcome (PO) in the corresponding standard for the e.g. environment and learning outcome (CO) requiredEvaluation based on sustainability, abstract thinking by professional coursesthe matrix of and originality in analysis to  Construct the CO-PO matrixcompetency criteria Isa et al.[24

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara E. Lego, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

had been violated. Adherence to this plan was then assessed three times throughouteach semester through self- and team peer evaluation surveys that included questions specificallyaddressing behaviors that promote inclusivity, psychological safety, respectful communication,and conflict resolution. This integration of the DEI skills into an experiential learningenvironment is a critical component of the Learn-Practice-Assess model’s implementation, andrepresents a potential paradigm shift in the way that DEI concepts and capstone projects can bewoven together.Conclusion & Next StepsOver the last two years, ~250 Penn State aerospace engineering senior undergraduate studentshave participated in the DEI Module as part of their capstone design

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Problem- and Project-Based Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

be for our students asfuture engineers.Professional preparation of engineers, as with the law, and medicine, necessitates the applicationof knowledge through an applied rehearsal in authentic learning situations. The clinic of law ormedicine is sometimes practiced as a capstone educational experience in fields of engineering.Having engineering students work together on a project is becoming a prominent pedagogicalapproach in upper-level engineering undergraduate courses and graduate courses. This directlysupports the professional practice and professional formation for many fields of engineering andaddresses many ABET student learning outcomes.A multiple case-study approach was used to apply and illustrate a “product”-based learningframework

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

and troubleshooting of the electronic components. The classassignments included short ‘design review’ shares where students described the progress madeon their projects during these teamwork times and discussions sessions. The dedicated teamworktimes in class provided allocated opportunities for students to work together as a team and toengage in joint enterprise, and the discussion sessions provided opportunities for students andinstructors to engage in mutual engagement.MethodsTo complete the aim of identifying best practices of how to engage students in experientiallearning and to form a community of practice in hybrid project-based courses, pre-and post-course surveys were completed with the students taking the Capstone course and semi

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Curricular Innovations in Computing -2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

students. Studentswork on a supervised project and in a team setting to learn workplace fundamentals, teamwork,and project management skills. Topics include teamwork assessment, management vs. leadership,critical thinking for design of experiments and project management techniques. The course isoffered in the first semester of the junior year and is followed by the project seminar course in thesecond semester of the junior year. These two courses set the stage for the capstone senior designcourse (two semesters, fall and spring) in the final year of the undergraduate engineering program.The course schedule is shown below in Table 1. There are fourteen sessions (one in each week)in the semester. Each session lasts three hours

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico; Kristine Denman, University of New Mexico

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

participate in SL/CE: paidinternships or through taking credit hours that counts towards their degree.Literature Review:Although there are not a lot of journal papers on the topics of SL/CE, there are many conferencepapers, especially published in ASEE conference, that address these topics. For example, Koh(2020) [1], developed a “Community Engaged Design” course as a senior design capstone in asmall liberal arts college. Students were able to address pedestrian safety in their community bycoming up with a prototype for a system which detected and warned drivers of the presence ofbicyclists. Jordan (2014) [2] took their service learning all the way to Haiti by working with thelocals there to establish a solar project that can offer sustainability for

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2023 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Paul McMullin

A Framework for Teaching Project Based Structural Engineering CoursesPaul McMullinPaul is an educator, structural engineer, and mountaineer. He holds degrees in Mechanical and Civilengineering, and is a licensed engineer in numerous states. He worked through college as a steel detailer,and spent the last 20 years working on unusual (and ordinary) projects. His favorite work is on historic,industrial structures, on the verge of falling down (or well on their way). He is the lead editor of theArchitects Guidebook to Structures. In his spare time, he loves being with his wife and kids; climbing,hiking, sewing packs, remodeling the house, and living life. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023A Framework

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenny Fotouhi, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Mahdi Joseph Fotouhi, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Joel Michael Tomlinson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

. Assemble the parts and components,vii. Test and verify the completed project’s performances following the given percentage of regulation, andviii. Submit a written report according to the Journal of Computers in Education.This paper describes students’ projects, details of their experience and the successes, and effectsof COVID-19 on their projects and lesson learned, and shows a few pictures of the finishedproducts. Keywords: engineering technology, engineering design process, DC regulated powersupply, capstone course, Covid-19 2Introduction: According to George Dieter (2013), a Fellow and the Past President of the American

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

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Diversity

has diverse industrial experience of 27 years, in the design, research, and manufacturing of electro-mechanical sys- tems, such as the design of various types of gear and gearboxes, antennas, and light and heavy fabricated structures, for communication, TV telecasts, natural disasters management, and Telemedicine applica- tion. Dr PS, designed and manufactured various types of antenna weighing from 200 pounds to 100,000 pounds. He was also actively involved in configuring the antenna controls and selection of motor and motor controllers. Dr. PS has advised senior/capstone projects over 5 years. Has reviewed papers for ASEE, SAMPE, ASME, and SME. ©American Society for Engineering

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Tech Session 2: Course-level strategies to positively impact student learning and experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alina Alexeenko, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Dilip Chhajed; Ryan Paul Case

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Paper ID #39854A Project-Based Approach to Integrated Business and EngineeringCurriculumProf. Alina Alexeenko, Campbell UniversityDr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) William (Bill) Oakes is a 150th Anniversary Professor, the Director of the EPICS Program and one of the founding faculty members of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has held courtesy appointments in Mechanical, Environmental aDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Carla B. Zoltowski is an assistant professor of engineering practice in the Elmore Family School of Elec

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lufan Wang, Florida International University; Ruoying Chu; Fangzhou Xia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Zhuoxuan Li, Stanford University; Yan Wei, Southern University of Science and Technology; Yiming Rong, Southern University of Science & Tech

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

of Educational Research, 102, 101586. DOI:10.1016/j.ijer.2020.101586.[11] Chen, J., Kolmos, A., & Du, X. (2020). Forms of implementation and challenges of pbl in engineering education: a review of literature. European Journal of Engineering Education, 4, 1-26. DOI: 10.1080/03043797.2020.1718615.[12] Stoicoiu, C., & Cain, K. (2015). Industrial Projects in a Project-Based Learning Environment. Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA). https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.v0i0.5903.[13] Kline, A., & Aller, B. (2002, June). Involving Industry in Capstone Design Courses: Enhancing Projects, Addressing Abet Issues, and Supporting Undergraduate Engineering Practice. Paper presented at

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsen Azizi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

).Activity Progress Summary (i) • Offered the new course at NJIT and CCM in Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. • Planned, developed materials, and offered K-12 summer workshop (in- (ii) person), July 19, 2022. (iii) • N/A • Advised undergraduate research including one student. (iv) • Advised two capstone senior design projects (one in progress) including nine students. • Attended and demonstrated at ATE-PI Conference (Virtual), Oct. 20-21 and 26-28, 2022. • Published and presented the paper [7] at ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), North Charleston, South Carolina, Feb

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Kevin C. Dittman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

management, stakeholder management, and risk management among others. • Experiential Learning: Encourage project-based learning experiences that allow students to apply project management principles in real-world scenarios. These experiences can include capstone projects, internships, or industry collaborations. • Ethical Training: Given the ethical considerations in generative AI projects, educators should incorporate ethical discussions and training into project management courses, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI development. • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promote interdisciplinary collaboration within the engineering curriculum. Encourage students to work with data scientists

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 4: Junior & Senior Year Curriculum

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; Schohn L. Shannon, University of Pittsburgh; Michael McMahon; Hseen Baled

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #38836Process Control Laboratory Projects: Technical Training, TeamDevelopment, and Global CollaborationDr. Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh 2018+ University of Pittsburgh. Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department. Assistant Professor. Teaching track. 1999-2018. Universidad Monteavila (Caracas, Venezuela). Founder, Academic Coordinator (1999-2004), Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs (2004-2005), Chancellor (2005-20015), President of High Studies Center (2015-2017) 1983-1998. Petroleos de Venezuela. Research Center (Caracas, Venezuela). Professional Engineer (1983- 87). Project Leader

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland College Park; Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland College Park

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

the mechanical engineering capstone projects, introducing non-profit partnerships related to designs for persons with disabilities, and founding the Social/Environmental Design Impact Award. He manages several outreach and diversity efforts including the large-scale Get Out And Learn (GOAL) engineering kit program that reaches thousands of local K-12 students.Dr. Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland College Park Received a BS in physics from MIT and a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Penn- sylvania. Worked at Link¨oping University in Sweden and then Risø National Laboratory in Denmark as a research scientist before joining Santa Fe Science and Technology as the Vice President for Research

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Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

solutions to real-life/simulatedproblems using a project-based approach.1.1 IntroductionAs our courses geared towards incorporating new technological trends in supply chain management andsustainability, the capstone senior design project topics in this area also increased. The main aspectspresented are related to the integrative approach in green energy harvesting, manufacturing, andsustainability, serving as models of energy efficiency and sustainable supply chain management, with aclear assessment of student-led projects developed during past academic years and how they contributeddirectly to the development of leadership skills along with untamed creativity. These capstone projects,along with clear connections between projects and curriculum

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Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl K. Frederickson, University of Central Arkansas

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Diversity

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

electronics, mechanics, computer programming, and robotics.The progression of classes provides students with the skills to develop autonomous roboticsystems as part of the senior design capstone. Senior Design students in the program haveparticipated in the Autonomous Vehicle Challenge (AVC) as part of the National RoboticsChallenge [1] each of the last two years. The Program has sent two teams to participate in theAVC each of the last two years (2022 and 2023). In the first year that AVC was available aftercovid (2022) the team placed 1st and 3rd in the competition.The Program applied for accreditation as an Engineering Physics program during the 2022/2023review cycle. The Engineering Physics designation best matches the interdisciplinary nature

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Udayan Das, Saint Mary's College of California

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

community college and technical college context. Communitycollege and technical college graduates typically start jobs with less training than bachelor’sdegree holders on average. The capstone experience can also be significantly different. BYOPrepresents the opportunity to add to the student’s portfolio of projects. Smaller class sizeshowever must be balanced against heavy teaching loads for faculty. Developing projectmentorship that enhances both the BYOP students and more advanced students experience maybe one approach. Another approach may be to partner with 4-year colleges and universities. Thevalue of the learning experience is considerable for the project mentors and the exposure toconnections with the 4-year program participants can be

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 8

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rasoul M. Milasi, Pennsylvania State University; Andrzej J. Gapinski, Pennsylvania State University, Fayette Campus

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #37273Design and Implementation of Automation Systems as Electro-MechanicalEngineering Technology Senior Design ProjectsDr. Rasoul M. Milasi, Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Andrzej J. Gapinski, Pennsylvania State University, Fayette Campus ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Design and Implementation of Automation Systems as Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Senior Design ProjectsAbstractThe senior design project is the capstone design course in Penn State - Fayette’s electro-mechanical engineering technology (EMET) curriculum. It is a two-semester project workcomposed of EMET403, design

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony E. Felder, University of Illinois at Chicago; Michael Gordon Browne, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Biomedical Engineering; Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois Chicago

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

. The first aim of this pipeline is to enhance senior design (SD) projectpreparedness by 1) introducing a new physical prototyping course to develop and practiceessential fabrications skills, and 2) revising CIP to better validate needs for the new pipeline’slongitudinal process. The second aim is to leverage interdisciplinary collaboration to enhancemedtech device design by 1) using CIP as a catalyst to identify and validate needs for use as SDprojects and 2) continuing longitudinal development beyond SD with medical student innovatorsfrom our four-year cocurricular Innovation Medicine (IMED) program for medical students.Transitioning projects from CIP to SD, by students with training in prototyping, and then tomedical capstone has substantial

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hrushikesh Godbole, Rochester Institute of Technology ; Elizabeth A. Debartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology ; Shun Takai, Northern Illinois University; Marcos Esterman Jr., Rochester Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, engineering and operations. His research interests include systems engineering, product design process and knowledge management in development teams.Dr. Elizabeth A. Debartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, PhD is the Director of the Multidisciplinary Senior Design Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where students from Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering work together on multidisciplinary projects. She is active in the national Capstone Design Community, and received her BSE in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Duke University and her MS and PhD from Purdue University.Dr. Shun Takai, Northern Illinois UniversityMarcos Esterman Jr

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3: Projects and Student Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadil Mustafa, California State University, Chico; Alfred Schademan, California State University, Chico

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

to prepare students today for the future.On the other hand, Industry representatives shared their experiences and recommendations oneducating engineers for the 21st century during the National Academy of Engineering annualmeeting in [8]. While acknowledging that engineering schools already produce technicallycompetent graduates, they need engineers who are: creative, can work in teams, and cancommunicate and share their thoughts and ideas. They emphasized that engineering schoolsshould involve students in projects from day one and not rely on capstone design to practiceproblem-solving and learn about partnerships, relationships, and exchanging ideas. To help meetthis challenge, Jarrar and Anis suggested that integrating entrepreneurial

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Francis McMullen, United States Military Academy; Adrian Biggerstaff, P.E., Stanford University; Christopher H. Conley; Jakob C. Bruhl, P.E., United States Military Academy; Kevin Arnett; Paul Moody; Aaron T. Hill Jr., United States Military Academy; Lynden Damon Crosbie

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Aaron has served in the military for 24 years as an Engineer Officer with assignments around the world to include Afghanistan, Egypt, and Bosnia- Herzegovina. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia and a Project Management Professional. Aaron’s primary areas of research are engineering education, the behavior of steel structures, and blast. Aaron mentors students by serving as an advisor for capstone projects and through service as an Officer Representative for Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Basketball. His passion for teaching and developing tomorrow’s leaders resulted in his selection for the 2009 American Society of Civil Engineers

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1: Robotics and Bio-Inspired Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Jianfeng Ma, Saint Louis University; Lisa Bosman, Marquette University; Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Khalid H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Beshoy Morkos, University of Georgia

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Introduction to Engineering and the other one isSenior Capstone Design. Introduction to Engineering usually provides engineering students with a betterunderstanding of engineering disciplines through hands on experience and can engage students. SeniorCapstone Design courses offer rich opportunities for engineering students to work in teams or individuallyon industrial and real-world projects [2][3]. However, Introduction to Engineering is usually offered at thebeginning of freshman year, and Senior Capstone Design is usually offered during a student’s senior year.As a result, there are commonly limited design opportunities for engineering students in between.Second, many universities are emphasizing experiential learning and encourage engineering

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Brian Scott Krongold, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Bagus Nugroho, The University of Melbourne

Melbourne, and part of the fluid mechanics research group. His research is centered around wall-bounded turbulent flow and flow control. He is also an ITC (Infrared Training Center) Level 2 Thermographer, and a member of the accredited Thermography professional training team at the University of Melbourne. Dr Nugroho teaches/coordinates various engineering subjects at the university at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels such as engineering mechanics, engineering modeling and design, manufacturing processes and technology, and final-year capstone project. 14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference: University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee Jul

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Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn J Bradford, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Paul N Beuchat, The University of Melbourne

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

selected core subjects is provided in Figure 1. Here the ‘clinic’nomenclature invokes the notion of a medical school clinical rotation, in which future doctorspractice applying concepts learned in class through hands-on interactions with patients. Theinclusion of CDC within the specialization has a similar aim, with the intention of givingstudents the opportunity to integrate and apply prerequisite knowledge, strengthen their designskills, and develop professional competencies required for project work. In this way, the subjectcan be viewed as a ‘mini-capstone’ for the specialization, although there is a separate year-longcapstone requirement all students in the degree must complete. The clinic subject is seen as acrucial opportunity to give

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 8

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Wickenheiser, University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

/Capstone design projects. In the former category, projects are usually highly structuredand uniform in scope across the class, and roles on the team and subgoals are typically specifiedto the students [1]. In contrast, Senior/Capstone projects range in scope and complexity fromteam to team depending on the sponsor, team size and composition can vary, and subgoals mustbe generated and managed by the students themselves [2,3]. Increasing complexity andambiguity are essential for simulating a more “real-world” design experience; however, they cancreate conditions for behaviors and situations that are detrimental to the growth of individualteam members [4,5].Certain types of conflict and bad team behavior can develop as the structure of the team