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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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College Industry Partnerships

Lafayette Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh is a Continuing Lecturer in the Engineering Projects In Community Service (EPICS) Program at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She received her Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering from Purdue University Fort Wayne, and received her Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Case Study: Industry Sponsored Mechanical Engineering Capstone Senior Design ProgramAbstractIn our mechanical engineering program

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shahnam Mirzaei, California State University, Northridge; Ana Cristina Cadavid, California State University Northridge; Vicki A Pedone, California State University Northridge; Werner Horn; Harvey Rich

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #21370Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research Through Projects From Concept ToCompletionProf. Shahnam Mirzaei, California State University, Northridge Dr. Shahnam Mirzaei is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the California State University, Northridge. He has received his Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering at 2010, His M.Sc. from Cal- ifornia State University, Northridge, and his B.Sc. from University of Tehran. Dr. Mirzaei has worked as an application engineer for six years from 2000 to

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morteza Nurcheshmeh P.E., Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #22241Designing and Building Devices for Industry: A Capstone Design Project Ex-perienceDr. Morteza Nurcheshmeh P.E., Western Kentucky University Prior to joining WKU, Morteza Nurcheshmeh worked two years as postdoctoral fellow at the University of Windsor. He possesses five years industrial experience in energy auditing, metal cutting, and power generation fields. His teaching specialties are in engineering mechanics, mechanical vibrations, materials science, design and manufacturing processes. Research areas include metal forming processes, forming limits prediction in sheet metals, and formability testing

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Investigating Instructional Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleanor Leung, Minnesota State University Mankato, Iron Range Engineering; Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato / Iron Range Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #22413Effectiveness of Gamification Activities in a Project-based Learning Class-roomDr. Eleanor Leung, Minnesota State University Mankato, Iron Range Engineering Dr. Eleanor Leung is an assistant professor with the Iron Range Engineering (IRE) program which is part of Minnesota State University, Mankato. She joined IRE in August 2016 and is the electrical engineering faculty member who leads competencies in the areas of electric machines, signals and systems, three phase systems and controls systems. Her research area is in wireless communications focusing on space-time block coding and the design of signal

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Multidisciplinary Design II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania; Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University; Randi Shedlosky-Shoemaker, York College of Pennsylvania; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #21735Effects of Service-Learning Projects on Capstone Student MotivationDr. Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania Jason Forsyth is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at York College of Penn- sylvania. He received his PhD from Virginia Tech in May 2015. His major research interests are in wearable and pervasive computing. His work focuses on developing novel prototype tools and techniques for interdisciplinary teams.Dr. Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University Mark M. Budnik is Paul H. Brandt Professor of Engineering at Valparaiso University. Prior to joining the faculty at

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Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindsay Anderberg, New York University; Matthew Frenkel, New York University; Mikolaj Wilk, New York University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

they could alter or adapt workshops in order to best serve this patron group [11]. Inorder to attract students to services, a recent trend in library outreach is gamification [12].Turning orientation or information literacy sessions into games not only entices students toparticipate, but also encourages them to “interact with information for problem solving anddiscovery-based learning when using the library to conduct research for class” [13]. Gamification and project-based learning are very common approaches to education inengineering. Since the engineering discipline is primarily an applied science, experiments andcompetitions challenge students to apply concepts learned in the classroom. Project-basedlearning develops valuable

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Making, Hacking, and Extracurricular Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Alexander Horton, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Steven Weiner, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #23063Project-Based Learning Among Engineering Students During Short-FormHackathon EventsMr. Paul Alexander Horton, Arizona State University Paul Horton is an undergraduate and graduate student at Arizona State University studying Software Engineering (MS, BS) and Applied Physics (BS). He is currently working on research projects at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab on optical communications and Mars surface transient classification using machine learning. He hopes to continue his education into Astrophysics and use his software background to study the universe.Dr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

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IED Technical Session: Preparing for the Future Through Projects and Research

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Desen Sevi Özkan, Virginia Tech; Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Tech; Alejandro Salado, Virginia Tech; Chris Gewirtz, Virginia Tech

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Industrial Engineering

Honor Society.Dr. Alejandro Salado, Virginia Tech Dr. Alejandro Salado is an assistant professor of systems science and systems engineering with the Grado Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on unveiling the scientific foundations of systems engineering and using them to improve systems engineering practice. Before joining academia, Alejandro spent over ten years as a systems engineer in the space industry. He is a recipient of the Fabrycky-Blanchard Award for Systems Engineering Research and the Fulbright International Science and Technology Award. Dr. Salado holds a BSc/MSc in electrical engineering from Polytechnic University of Valencia, an MSc in project

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Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Alan Bugg P.E., Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering in 1983, a master’s degree in Business Administration in 2003, and a master’s degree in Building Construction in 2011, all from Auburn University. Mr. Bugg is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a certified DBIA Design-Build Professional, and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).Dr. Wesley Collins, Auburn University Wesley Collins is an assistant professor in the McWhorter School of Building Science at Auburn Univer- sity. Dr. Collins completed his PhD in Construction Management at Arizona State University in 2015, and was awarded the Outstanding CII Graduate

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Durkin, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #21213Statistical Methods Can Confirm Industry-sponsored University Design ProjectResultsProf. Robert J. Durkin, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis Mr. Durkin teaches courses in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology; including the capstone design and independent study projects. He serves as a Faculty Senator, and earned the 2013 Outstand- ing Teacher Award and the 2017 Trustees Teaching Award. He has over 25 years of engineering and manufacturing experience including; design, project management, and various engineering, research and manufacturing leadership roles. He has been awarded

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Practice II: Curricular Innovations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Stefanek, Purdue University Northwest; Niranjan Hemant Desai, Purdue University Northwest

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Educational Research and Methods

: Alan H. Yorkdale Memorial Award, 2014. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Integration of Research Topics into Undergraduate Information Technology Courses and ProjectsIntroductionUndergraduate information technology, computer science and software engineering courses oftenrequire that software projects be completed in courses that allow students to gain experienceworking on real-world-like problems. Senior technology projects (Capstone projects) requirestudents to work on real-world projects that may require collaborating with companies. Research[1], [2], [3] has shown the advantages of using real-world-like projects in courses. Courseprojects, however, can also

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Friesel, Technical University of Denmark

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International

Paper ID #24535International Students’ Projects as a Part of Engineering EducationProf. Anna Friesel, Technical University of Denmark Anna Friesel is Professor at the Center for Electro-technology, DTU Diplom - Technical University of Denmark, Campus Ballerup. She is also the president of the EAEEIE - European Association for Educa- tion in Electrical and Information Engineering, which is a European non-profit organization, with mem- bers from nearly seventy European Universities, most of them teaching in the area of Electrical and In- formation Engineering (EIE). Anna Friesel is a member of the IEEE Educational Activities

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ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University; Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #22474Introducing Project-based Engineering Laboratory to Non-engineering Un-dergraduate StudentsDr. Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University Dr. Shrestha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State Uni- versity, Rohnert Park, CA. He received his Ph.D. degree from Louisiana Tech University and Bachelor’s degree from Kathmandu University.Dr. Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University Farid Farahmand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State University, CA, where he teaches Advanced Networking and Digital Systems. He is also the director

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Software Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Priyadarshan A Manohar P.E., Robert Morris University; Peter Y Wu, Robert Morris University

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division

Paper ID #21837Measuring Broader Impact of NSF-funded Project on Software EngineeringEducationDr. Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University Sushil Acharya, D.Eng. (Asian Institute of Technology) is the Assistant Provost for Research and Gradu- ate Studies. A Professor of Software Engineering, Dr. Acharya joined Robert Morris University in Spring 2005 after serving 15 years in the Software Industry. His teaching involvement and research interest are in the area of Software Engineering education, Software Verification & Validation, Software Security, Data Mining, Neural Networks, and Enterprise Resource Planning. He also

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Studies in Engineering Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicky Wolmarans, University of Cape Town; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

practicalprojects and design projects in the curriculum in order to integrate across the sciences and todevelop the link between the sciences and their application in practice.With the shift towards competency-based accreditation of engineering degree programs thefocus in design projects has shifted away from design as a link between engineering sciencesand their application in practical problems. However it should be noted that while morerecent reports [3, 4] recognize an improvement of the performance of graduates in genericcompetencies, most still struggle to use theoretical knowledge in practice: "Although industry is generally satisfied with the current quality of graduate engineers it regards the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to

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Works in Progress I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Lei Xie, Texas A&M University; Michael Beyerlein, Texas A&M University; Rodney Boehm, Texas A&M University; Jill Zarestky, Colorado State University

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Educational Research and Methods

University of Alabama. She has experi- ence working with many industries such as automotive, chemical distribution etc. on transportation and operations management projects. She works extensively with food banks and food pantries on supply chain management and logistics focused initiatives. Her graduate and undergraduate students are integral part of her service-learning based logistics classes. She teaches courses in strategic relationships among industrial distributors and distribution logistics. Her recent research focuses on engineering education and learning sciences with a focus on how to engage students better to prepare their minds for the future. Her other research interests include empirical studies to

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2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

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John Allen; Keith Berube; Brett Ellis

Session ETD 425 Introduction of electromechanical projects within a Mechanical Engineering Technology Capstone program Brett D. Ellis1, Keith Berube1, & John Allen2 1Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469 2Electrical Engineering Technology, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469Abstract. Engineering technology capstone experiences are intended to develop studentcompetencies in applying technical and non-technical skill sets. To further this objective,electromechanical projects were introduced within the University of Maine’s two-semester-longMechanical

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2018 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Hani Sait; Hamzah Raja

1 Managing and Assessing Senior Project Capstone Design by Implementing ABET Criteria Hani Sait1 and Raja, Hamzah,R.I.2 1 Kung Abdulaziz University- Rabigh 2 University of Technology MalysiaAbstractPrior studies on educational engineering has shown that the graduates from engineering collegeswere lack of practical skills which are not given enough attention in the existing curriculum ofengineering. From this study, it has been shown that Senior Project Capstone

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Takao Ichiko, ASEE

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International

globally on social networks.Also here, many educational situations to be conducted have been properly integrated ina timely manner for later introduction to be referred to for an improved class context.3. A Core Leading SchemeAs shown in previous sections 1 and 2, an educational scheme in cooperative learninghas been studied and improved upon in real educational situations with strictly verifiedapplications, which are proved feasibly effective and practical, on the basis of anindividual learners’ level, to be led up to deeply cooperative learning.Looking back on their long-range projects, the one of the greatest importance, fromwhich they have learned about their own teaching while using available resources is asfollows: the more highly

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Shannon N. Conley, James Madison University ; Samy El-Tawab, James Madison University

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Diversity

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International

”FRIEND”: A Cyber-Physical System for Traffic Flow Related Information aggrEgatioN and Dissemination. In 2009, he was awarded a prize for Excellence in Scholarship at The College of William and Mary’s 8th An- nual Graduate Research Symposium. He has more than 20 publications including journal/conference papers, book chapters, and posters. He also serves as a reviewer in several journals and conferences. http://educ.jmu.edu/˜eltawass/ c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Methodology and Experience of Facilitating International Capstone Projects for Multidisciplinary Fields: Costa Rica Internet of Things (IoT) Case StudyIntroductionThis paper

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soondo Kweon, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Jun H. Park, Tongmyong University; Kookhyun Kim, Tongmyong University; Kee Joo Kim, Tongmyong University; Jeonghoon Song, Tongmyong University; Hooi-Siang Kang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; H. Felix Lee, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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Diversity

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International

Oil Company and 2H Offshore Inc. during his doctoral industrial training programs and involved in deep water oil and gas development projects. As an Ocean Engineering specialist in Malaysia, he enjoyed a wide range of academia-industry relation- ship appointments in Malaysia. He serves at Malaysia oil and gas industry by actively involving as a cluster member in the deep-water cluster, which involved most of the Malaysia most important oil and gas industrial players, hosted by government relevant Malaysian Petroleum Research Cooperation (MPRC). Dr. Kang also actively participated in European Union funded educational program Erasmus Plus for developing innovative teaching and learning strategies in open modeling and

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David W. Gatchell Ph.D., Northwestern University; Akinniyi Adediran Osuntoki Ph.D., University of Lagos; Akinwale Oladotun Coker P.E., University of Ibadan; Matthew R. Glucksberg, Northwestern University; Tania Douglas, University of Cape Town; Kara M. Palamountain

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International

Paper ID #24536Deliverables from International Cooperation on an NIH-Funded BiomedicalEngineering Project in AfricaProf. David W. Gatchell Ph.D., Northwestern University David Gatchell is Director of the Manufacturing and Design Engineering (MaDE) program at North- western University. He is a clinical associate professor within the Segal Design Institute, Biomedical Engineering Department, and the Mechanical Engineering Department. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University and an AB in physics from Bowdoin College.Prof. Akinniyi Adediran Osuntoki Ph.D., University of Lagos Professor & Head

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2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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David Timothy Lee, George Washington University; Carl E. Wick Sr., George Washington University; Hernan Figueroa

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Diversity

Applying Scrum Project Management Methods in Biomedical and Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone Design Courses David Lee1 , Carl Wick1 , and Hernan Figueroa2 1 Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University 2 Electrical and Computer Engineering, George Washington University Mar. 15, 2018AbstractThe Biomedical engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments at GeorgeWashington University have traditionally used a waterfall project management methodologyfor their two and three semester capstone design courses. We noticed that this approach re-sulted in incomplete senior design projects

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2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Marcia Ford, Murray State University; Kevin T Perry AIA, Murray State University; Brian Giltner, Murray State University; Melanie McCallon Seib, Murray State University

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Diversity

are the in the areas of construction materials and emerging technologies for the construc- tion and design industries.Mr. Brian Giltner, Murray State University Lecturer in the Institute of Engineering at Murray State University. Mr. Giltner is also a practicing civil and structural engineer with over 28 years of experience.Ms. Melanie McCallon Seib, Murray State University Melanie McCallon Seib is the Director of Education Abroad at Murray State University, where she has collaborated for office growth and study abroad program curriculum integration for nearly 17 years. She spearheaded creation of faculty recruitment, training, financial, and support structures at MSU to enable innovative faculty to build project

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Undergraduate Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #241932018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Diversity and Student Persistence in the Vertically Integrated Project (VIP)Course SequenceJ. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology Assistant Director, Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program, Georgia Institute of Technology; Doc- toral student in Education at Georgia State University, with a concentration in Research, Measurement and Statistics; Master of Education in Education Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Bachelor of Science in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Charles Wallace, Michigan Technological University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Wallace studied Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California before earning his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Michigan. He has been on the faculty of the Michigan Tech Computer Science Department since 2000. His experiences as a computer scientist, linguist, and software developer drive his research exploring how humans can better understand, build, and use software. His work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Google, Microsoft Research, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Dr. Wallace’s Agile Communicators project, supported by an NSF IUSE award, seeks to build an en- hanced curriculum for computing programs that emphasizes inquiry, critique and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT); Heidar Malki, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT); Mequanint A. Moges, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #24000Implementing a Successful S-STEM Project on SETS in an Urban Large Pub-lic UniversityDr. Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT) Dr. Xiaojing Yuan is Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Technology program of Engineer- ing Technology Department. She is the founder and director of the Intelligent Sensor Grid and Informatics (ISGRIN)research lab and actively involving undergraduate researcher in her research on networked smart data acquisition systems, wireless sensor networks, and data analytics of the data collected. Her research interest also includes quality

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin Li, Duke University; Brianna Loomis, Duke University; Kevin Caves, Duke University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #23272Work in Progress: Project Tadpole - A Student-led Engineering Service ClubMartin Li, Duke University I am a Junior Biomedical and Electrical and Computer Engineering Student at Duke University. I am co-president of Project Tadpole, a service organization at Duke.Brianna Loomis, Duke University I am a recent graduate of Duke University with majors in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering. I am co-president of a service organization at Duke called Project Tadpole which switch modifies toys for children with disabilities.Prof. Kevin Caves, Duke University Kevin Caves is an

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Conrad, Portland State University; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.; Kenneth Lamb P.E., Ph.D, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #23544Improving Student Writing with Research-based Instruction: Results fromthe Civil Engineering Writing ProjectDr. Susan Conrad, Portland State University Susan Conrad, Professor of Applied Linguistics, is the head of the Civil Engineering Writing Project, in which engineering faculty, engineering practitioners, and writing specialists collaborate to improve writ- ing instruction in civil engineering courses. She has written numerous articles and books about English grammar, discourse, and corpus linguistics.Mr. Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc. Mr. Pfeiffer is a senior engineer and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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LeAnn E. Faidley, Wartburg College; Christine A. DeVries, Wartburg College; Mariah Birgen, Wartburg College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #23242S-STEM: Academically and Civically Engaged Scientists – Mid-Project ProgressReportDr. LeAnn E. Faidley, Wartburg College Dr. LeAnn Faidley is an Associate Professor of Engineering Science at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. She teaches in the areas of Freshmen Engineering, Mechanics, Materials, and Design. Her pedagogical research areas include methods for improving student engagement with the material, service learning, inquiry based learning, and standards based grading.Dr. Christine A. DeVries, Wartburg College Dr. Christine DeVries is an Associate Professor at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa with