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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Fariborz Tehrani; Nell Papavasiliou; Frederick Nelson; Carol Bohlin; Mara Brady

for grades K-6 classrooms. Fundamentalunderstanding of the engineering profession is an essential key for elementary teachers toimplement this curriculum. The presented approach is an initial effort targeted at increasing theengineering knowledge of prospective K-6 teachers. This step involves developing a course titledEngineering Literacy, taken by those undergraduates who typically plan to enter the credentialprogram for elementary teaching (i.e., Liberal Studies majors). Engineering Literacy is a three-unit combined laboratory and lecture course. Hands-on activities are coupled with lectures onengineering topics. Expected outcomes of Engineering Literacy are aligned with the generalbody-of-knowledge in both engineering and liberal studies

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division New Ideas Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarvesh S. Kulkarni, Villanova University; Frank Klassner, Villanova University; Vijay Gehlot, Villanova University; E.J. Dougherty III, Villanova University; Sue McFarland Metzger, Villanova University; William P. Wagner, Villanova University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

tosuccessfully develop an application (app), one needs to learn at least three or four of the Page 24.910.3following: mobile application programming on one of two different platforms (Android andiOS), complementary data structures, user interface design, networking and communication, theuse of on-board sensors, and security. In order to successfully sell such an app, one needs to beentrepreneurial in analyzing the market need and its potential size, then construct a business plan,explore avenues for developmental funding and revenues, and design a marketing strategy. Inaddition, one also needs to hone one's soft skills such as presentation of ideas to

Conference Session

K-12 Outreach and Out-of-School Time Engineering Programming and Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint; Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College, Flint; Tom Spendlove, Baker College, Flint

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, participants were asked to choose one of the modules from which to prepareand give an oral presentation during the last session. A competition for the top threepresentations was set-up and awards were given.The paper discusses the content of the modules and the results of the camp as evidenced bystudent presentations and student surveys. The camp was successful in increasing students’interest and confidence in pursuing careers in engineering and technology. Lessons were alsolearned from the first offering of the camp leading to plans for future improvement. Theseinclude development of a Workbook/Lab Manual summarizing all modules for students to useduring the camp as well as keep for future reference. Future plans also include adding newactivities and

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana Elisa E. Goulart, Texas A&M University

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Design in Engineering Education

health and emergency personnel with the end user’s real-time vital signs during an emergency call.The students have included BDD scenarios as one of their deliverables, and have workedclosely with the sponsor on these scenarios. This paper shows an evaluation, from thepoint of view of faculty advisor and industry sponsor, of the use of BDD as a projectmanagement tool that can be taught to undergraduate engineering students. It alsodiscusses the impact of the BDD approach in the Requirements and Testing phases of thecurrent Capstone project.The remainder of this paper includes an introduction to the BDD approach (Section 2),followed by an overview of the Capstone project in Section 3, with details on how BDDwas used in the planning, design and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

4 + 1 program so that qualified students could take two or three approved coursesand have them double count for the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. This program was Page 24.1403.2successful in helping more students choose graduate school since they could get a Master’sdegree in just one year past the Bachelor’s degree, saving both time and money. However, not allstudents eligible for graduate school choose to do the 4 + 1 plan or are qualified for theaccelerated program and money is still a problem for these students. Therefore we addedgraduate scholarships (maximum of four semesters) to the S-STEM programs for students whohad graduated

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Steve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kay C. Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Donald E. Richards, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

. Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Julia M. Williams is Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assess- ment & Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Her research areas include techni- Page 24.630.1 cal communication, assessment, accreditation, and the impact of pen-based technologies on learning and teaching. Her articles have appeared in the Journal of Engineering Education, International Journal of En- gineering Education, IEEE Transaction on Professional Communication, and Technical Communication Quarterly, among

Conference Session

FPD 5: Course Delivery Methods and Issues

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess W. Everett, Rowan University; Jenahvive K. Morgan, Rowan University; Joseph Francis Stanzione III, Rowan University; Kaitlin Engle Mallouk, Rowan University

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First-Year Programs

, there is a requirement that there is amethod of making sure that students are performing the before class preparation that is required.Usually a pre-class, online quiz is utilized to ensure student will perform the tasks requiredbefore class, so that they are ready to participate in the in-class activities. This also allows theinstructor to use the results of the quizzes as a discussion point for the class, as well as a guide toadjust in-class plans, and to review areas that the students may be underperforming in. Flippedclassrooms allow real time assessment of a student’s progress, to allow the instructor to addressany pressing student issues with the material. Introduction of this method can be utilized in evenlarge lecture halls, and without

Conference Session

Promoting Technological Literacy

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Liaison infrastructure Outreach Planning Systems Research Thrust1 Research Thrust2 Integration PIs at multiple Institutions PIs at multiple Institutions Figure 2: Potential Organizational Chart for an Engineering Research Center (ERC)The Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation uses another center model for managingthe operations of a network of earthquake and tsunami simulation research sites. Details areexplained later. Like typical ERCs the NEES Center mission is dedicated to research, workforcedevelopment, and technology transfer of its research findings and innovations. NEES

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odesma Onika Dalrymple, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Srividya Kona Bansal, Arizona State University; Ashraf Gaffar; Randi Michelle Taylor

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

-sourceweb-based tool that will guide individual or collaborating STEM educators, step-by-step,through an outcome-based education process as they define learning objectives, select content tobe covered, develop an instruction and assessment plan, and define the learning environment andcontext for their course(s). It will also contain a repository of current best pedagogical andassessment practices, and based on selections the user makes when defining the learningobjectives of the course, the IMODTM system will present options for assessment and instructionthat aligns with the type/level of student learning desired. While one of the key deliverables ofthe project is the software tool, the primary focus of this initiative is to advance the

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Andriani Parastiwi; Taufik Taufik

Aim and MethodologyOne of the activities planned during the visit to Cal Poly was to conduct collaborative researchon renewable energy. Under the SAME program, research was commissioned to developunderstanding of wider benefit to the faculty exchange program, to the country of faculty origin,to the host country of faculty exchange, and to investigate direct/indirect impact of the facultyexchange program. For the faculty visiting Cal Poly, the research methodologies used wereliterature study and total participation as a faculty exchange. During the 3 month visit, the facultyconducted several activities that can help her in preparing for her future research effort inrenewable energy. Examples of such activities include conducting laboratory

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa A. VanZee, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Architectural

recognize well-daylit buildings 1. LEED (Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design) requirements acknowledge the advantages in daylight, but there is stilldisconnect between theory and practice of planning for natural light. As a result, designers areresorting more to simulation as a means of demonstrating compliance with various ratingsystems 2. Additionally, new technology in electric sources, like LEDs (light emitting diodes),require designers to understand the characteristics and energy savings potential and the trade-offsbetween natural and electric light.Literature ReviewDaylighting has always been an important issue in architecture and interior design, as it affectsmultiple areas throughout a built environment, including the functional

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

several academic year follow-up activities. Section 2 provides anoverview of the project, including objectives, rationale for the intellectual focus, teacherrecruitment process, and structure of project activities. Section 3 provides illustrative examplesof teachers’ research activities and lesson plans developed by them. Section 4 provides highlightsof project assessment. Finally, Section 5 offers some concluding remarks.2. Overview Page 24.1041.2 In 2013, under an NSF-funded Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Site project, 12middle and high school teachers participated in a six-week summer workshop focused onsensors, microcontrollers

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin T. Spang, Ohio State University; Aaron Strickland, Ohio State University; Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University

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Biomedical

are expected to be professional andwell-rehearsed.ApproachIt is believed that alumni of the nanotechnology course will have increased involvement inresearch and intentions of attending graduate/professional school. To measure future researchinvolvement, alumni who have completed the first-year engineering honors program within thepast four years were surveyed to quantify their involvement in various research roles andactivities, including undergraduate research, presentations at technical forums and conferences,research and development internships, as well as planned participation in graduate orprofessional school. The survey consists of a variety of multiple choice, check boxes, andoptional short answers. The survey was combined with another

Conference Session

Professional Development and Advising for Graduate Students

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Theresa Lynn Gonzalez

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Graduate Studies

andprofessional success as individuals, and their ability to succeed after graduation in research,academic, and industry careers.11,12 Specific areas where graduate students often need supportinclude: building community inside and outside their home departments;5,6,13,14 understandingand accessing campus resources;5,15–17 and planning for careers.11,18,19 While graduate studentsneed to develop academic and professional skills in order to complete their coursework andresearch, it is also essential to develop “soft skills,” such as interpersonal communications,conflict resolution, time management, and team work.20This paper describes a multi-year effort to develop professional development activities forEngineering graduate students at Michigan State

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose A. Galvan, Carnegie Mellon University; Elizabeth Casman, Carnegie Mellon University; Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Mitchell J. Small, Carnegie Mellon University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

in the Department of Engineering & Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University.Dr. Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University Eden Fisher is the Director of the Masters Program in Engineering and Technology Innovation Man- agement (E&TIM) and Professor of the Practice at Carnegie Mellon University. She earned an AB in Chemistry from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon. She worked in industrial technology planning and innovation management for over 20 years.Dr. Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon UniversityProf. Mitchell J. Small, Carnegie Mellon University Mitchell Small is the H. John Heinz III Professor of Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 1 of 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University; James B. Guthrie, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

StateUniversity College of Architecture & Environmental Design (CAED) and the School ofEducation was undertaken to bring motivation for design, engineering and construction careersinto local elementary school classrooms. The project was initiated by faculty in the ArchitecturalEngineering (ARCE) department of the CAED which includes departments in ArchitecturalEngineering, Architecture, City & Regional Planning, Construction Management and LandscapeArchitecture. These departments can provide students and faculty proficient in the areas ofbuilding design and construction. Faculty and teacher candidates in the School of Educationprovide the knowledge and skills needed to introduce technical concepts and practices for thepresent and future education

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanical Engineering

complete understanding of proper dimensioning and tolerancing. They often do not evenrealize how they can affect cost and production time. These two areas of suggested improvementare mentioned far more frequently than any other response by both students and employers at theco-op interviews.2.2 Feedback from Alumni Feedback about the engineering program is collected from alumni in several differentways at York College of Pennsylvania. First, as part of the ABET assessment plan, formalalumni surveys are conducted to collect data from alumni five years after graduation. Thesesurveys include questions about improving the program. Alumni are also invited back to campusseveral times throughout the year. An Industrial Advisory Board dinner brings

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ihab Mohammad Hamdi Saad P.E., Northern Kentucky University

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Construction

not always beclearly understood. A Study conducted at the University of Connecticut (2000) by Huba and Freedconcluded that developing a plan for designing and delivering learning outcomes flows from the topdown, i.e. from the overall institution outcomes, to the academic program outcomes, to the courseoutcomes, to the unit (within the course) outcome and concluding with the lesson outcome, whereasstudents experience the system in reverse, i.e. from the bottom up. It has been advocated as a method ofaligning the written and taught curriculum since the early 1970s. More recent advances in technologyhave expanded the use of curriculum mapping as a tool for improving communication among instructorsabout the content, skills, and assessments that

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Scheiner, Florida State University; Micah McCrary-Dennis; David O Olawale, Dept of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; Okenwa I Okoli, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

capabilities. They will provide our civil infrastructure systems like bridges and dams with real time damage monitoring capability similar to that found in biological systems. His research work has led to the filing of a patent application, publication of journal articles and presenta- tion of conference papers. The technology is also on the path to commercialization. The technology won 2nd place position in the highly competitive InNOLEvation business plan competition (2012) organized by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship and resulted in the formation of a technology startup company. In addition, David Olawale served as the Assistant Coordinator for the NSF-sponsored research expe- rience for

Conference Session

FPD 1: The Path to Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University

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First-Year Programs

, her bubbly personality was evident. She wasperfectly made up and wore jewelry and perfume making an immediate impression that wasdifferent from that of most of the dozens of other women we have interviewed over the yearsthrough the MIDFIELD project. It is her story that begat the title of “Accidental Engineer.”Bethany is a white woman who comes from a family where neither parent attended college. Hercareer plan was to be a doctor and she applied to A-State with that in mind. She was acceptedinto a program, Diamonds in the Rough, for students who the college of engineering believeshave potential that may not be demonstrated by grades or test scores

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering Economy into Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath J. LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University; Bryan O'Neil Boulanger, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Economy

projectmanagement and engineering economy as modules within a three-credit course offered on theprocess of design. All courses on engineering economy and project management are offered onlyto senior-level students in the fall semester.The initial discussion brought together the Dean of our college with the faculty representativefrom each department responsible for teaching engineering economy and/or project management.The group expressed a desire to re-evaluate the way engineering economy and projectmanagement content is covered within each department and across the college. With a growingenrollment across the college, the discussion focused mainly on long-term planning,brainstorming ways to 1) maintain course content, 2) make faculty resources available

Conference Session

Models of community engagement practices

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee S. Navickis-Brasch, University of Idaho, Moscow; Anne Liu Kern, University of Idaho, CDA; Fritz Fiedler, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jillian Rae Cadwell, University of Idaho; Laura Laumatia, Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Kathy C. Haynie, Haynie Research and Evaluation; Christine Meyer, Coeur d’Alene Tribe Department of Education

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Community Engagement Division

is used to facilitate partnerships and relationshipswith the community. We address these objectives using multiple data sources and observations todefine the case study activities. We then consider the impact of the camp on students byqualitatively assessing student camp surveys. Qualitative assessment of community data sources(i.e. reflections and surveys) guided the grant partners in evaluating the application of the CBPRmethodology for building community relationships. These reflections are summarized as lessonslearned and include plans for modifying the research approach to strengthen the partnership andsupport tribal youth.Background

Conference Session

Best of DEED

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Harry B. Santoso, Utah State University

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Design in Engineering Education

-regulated learning.The resulting survey instrument contains 127 questionnaire items assessing five SRL features:task interpretation, planning strategies, cognitive actions, monitoring and fix-up strategies, andcriteria of success. This survey instrument may be useful for cognitive and metacognitiveresearch and assessing design processes in the context of engineering design project.Keywords: engineering design, instrument development, metacognitive, questionnaire Page 24.412.2INTRODUCTIONMetacognition is the process of thinking about thinking, which refers to students’ ability tocontrol cognition to ensure that learning goals are achieved or a

Conference Session

Engineering Across the K-12 Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and the Common Core

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elise K. Morgan, Museum of Science Boston, Engineering is Elementary; Erin M. Fitzgerald, Museum of Science; Jonathan D. Hertel, Engineering is Elementary, Museum of Science, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

they were interested in professional development to integrate theircurrent engineering curriculum with mathematics. Seventy one percent of respondents said theywould find an organizational tool helpful for planning integrated lessons for their students.A second survey was e-mailed to 1262 teachers who had participated in previous EiE workshops.Of those e-mailed, only 97 participants responded. The results for this survey are depicted inFigure 1. Teachers' Reported Most Useful Supports One-on-one support with engineering Online resources to better teach engineering PD support to integrate EiE with language arts PD support to integrate EiE with science PD support to integrate engineering with math

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Jared Tuberty; Thalia Anagnos; Emily Allen

graduation, and assist our students inmoving into leadership positions.The Need for Scholarships and Financial SupportThe cost of college in the United States continues to rise. In-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions increased 2.9% for the 2013-2014 academic year; a smaller rise compared to the4.5% and 8.5% increases of the previous years respectively. For the California State Universitysystem, tuition for a full-time undergraduate increased from just under $1,500 during the 2001-2002 academic year to over $5,400 as of fall 2011. While this figure remains affordable in thecontext of national educational costs, the extreme increase in a short period of time has been achallenge for families who did not expect or plan for such rises

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati; Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

) addressed in this course are: Page 24.56.21. Comprehend software development life cycle models, and project planning and organization, for both traditional and distributed projects (a, g).2. Understand how to develop specifications, design, and test code for a set of software requirements and how to measure the quality of software developed and of the development process itself (a, e).3. Use team-building skills to work with the student’s team to plan, design, implement, test, and develop a mobile application (a, c, d, e, g, k).4. Comprehend formal software engineering methods (a, e).5. Apply principles of the ACM/IEEE Software Engineering

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelley Goldman, Stanford University; Maureen Carroll; Molly Bullock Zielezinski, Stanford University; Aaron Loh, Ministry of Education, Singapore; Eng Seng Ng, Stanford University; Stephanie Bachas-Daunert, Stanford University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Summary: Introduces students to the concepts of natural and man-made water treatment and purificationas they engage in prototyping working water filters from a variety of natural materials.1. Students plan and carry out an 1. Build Background Knowledge: Show students one or both of theinvestigation of water purification following videos. These videos provide context for the experiment. Eachusing natural materials. video describes an approach to filtration; together, they offer different2. Through design, prototyping & frames in terms of scope & scale of filtration systems.analysis, students identify the Water Treatment Plant:http://goo.gl/gfgCn3materials and

Conference Session

Preparing Minority Students for Undergraduate and Graduate Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Silas E. Burris, Howard University; Kalynda Chivon Smith, Howard University; Leonard Bernard Bliss; Inez N. Moore, Howard University; Fabiana Bornmann

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Minorities in Engineering

supporting the identified themes are highlighted below. All namesin this paper are fictitious and have been changed to protect student confidentiality.Aspirations Influenced by Family and Memberships.When asked about their plans immediately following graduation, 21 (16 male, five male)sophomore students indicated they were considering graduate school, five of whom aspired toearn a STEM field doctoral degree. Our results indicate that sophomore engineering majors withfamily working in the engineering fields and those involved in professional organizations oncampus (e.g. ASCE, IEEE) were equally likely to aspire to a graduate degree. Of this sample,62% (13 students) mentioned having immediate family members who were engineers and weremembers of at

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; Catherine Eve Bale, U.S. Military Academy

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

safely across the river in the shortest possible time. • The teams are briefed on the rules of the game and then are given five minutes to organize themselves and plan their problem-solving strategies. • Construction begins with “On your mark…get set…build!” The first team to cross all of its members and both planks without any person or plank touching the “river” is the winner.* • The students are then led on a discussion of the activity and the underlying principles of engineering mechanics that served as the basis for their empirical solution to the bridging problem. The activity concludes with a demonstration of how the basic components used in the bridging activity can be used to model a real-world

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Michael Hutchison, University of Illinois

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

internalizing theinformation and developing lesson plans, under guidance from the teacher and graduate students, onclean energy for an Integrated Physical Science (IPS) class comprised of Special Education students andEnglish Language Learners. Following the presentations by APES students, the IPS students weredivided into smaller working groups with an APES student acting as the group manager. The smallgroups were tasked with designing, building and testing inventions that improved upon or specificallyused solar, wind, water or biologically-derived energy. As a culmination to the project, the high schoolstudents presented their inventions to a mock-investor panel which included faculty members and localentrepreneurs. This activity-based