Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Aero and Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Elizabeth Chambers, The Cooper Union; Sergio Anibal Rodriguez, The Cooper Union; Robert Michael Walsh, The Cooper Union; David Wootton, Cooper Union

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Formula SAE Space FrameAbstractThis paper outlines the development of an economical and high-accuracy test stand to determinethe torsional rigidity of a Formula SAE space frame. Originating as a final project from theEngineering Experimentation course at The Cooper Union, the student-designed andmanufactured torsional test-stand has become a permanent fixture in the Automotive Lab. Thetest stand consisted of a lever arm rigidly attached to the front axle, which constrained it fromrotation about the axle, in order to apply a torque to simulate suspension loading. The rear axlewas fixed in all three degrees of translational freedom and two degrees of rotational freedom.The instrumentation consisted of nine low cost laser pointers attached along the

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Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #15845Scientific Thinking and the Logic of Environmental Engineering ExperimentsDr. Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University Veera Gnaneswar Gude is a faculty member of civil and environmental engineering department at Mis- sissippi State University. He has degrees in chemical (B.S.) and environmental engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) disciplines with over 10 years of academic, industrial, and research experiences on various chemical and environmental engineering projects. He is a licensed professional engineer and a board certified environ- mental engineer. His passion for teaching continues for over 10

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry G. Richards, University of Virginia

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Manufacturing

years, we have developed several challengesinvolving vehicle design. This project has two unique features: the vehicle must be constructedentirely from trash, and it must involve a suspension system to protect a payload from spilling.ImplementationTrash Sliders has been used in two middle school science classes, in a teachers’ workshop atASEE 2015, and in BLAST - a summer program for high school students sponsored by theVirginia Space Grant Consortium. This paper emphasizes the Blast experience because it issimilar to what might be done at a Maker Faire. In the summer of 2015, we hosted 160 8th and 9thgrade students in two sessions of Blast. Eight separate 3-hour blocks were devoted to TrashSliders in each session. Each block had 20 students

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session II: Curriculum

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Maysam Pournik, University of Oklahoma; Bryan William Bodie

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

Laboratory at Georgia Tech. Farrokh’s current research focus is model-based realization of complex systems by managing uncertainty and complexity. The key question he is investigating is what are the principles underlying rapid and robust concept exploration when the analysis models are incomplete and possibly inaccurate? His quest for answers to the key question are anchored in three projects, namely, Integrated Realization of Robust, Resilient and Flexible Networks Integrated Realization of Engineered Materials and Products Managing Organized and Disorganized Complexity: Exploration of the Solution Space His current education focus is on creating and implementing, in partnership with industry, a curriculum for

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Texas at Austin (1989). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 P12 Resource Exchange – Electronics of Everyday Things Dr. Jacquelyn K. Nagel | Department of Engineering | James Madison University 801 Carrier Drive, MSC 4113 | 540.568.5055 | nageljk@jmu.eduAbstractElectronics projects can connect concepts in engineering and measurement to other STEMtopics. Use of the versatile 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) is shown for projects that producelight, sound, and motion outputs that are similar to those found in everyday devices, e.g.telephones, appliances, and toys. The resources illustrate how this low-cost IC can serve as acentral element for control and switching

Conference Session

Socio-Technical Issues in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Balasubramanian, Grand Valley State University; Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

ethicsorganizations was understood by society1. Ethical debates primarily concentrated on twodifferent thought processes. The first one addressed the rights of human subjects in research andthe second one concentrated more on the impact of research on society. Ethical debates helpedsociety understand the impact of technological advances in medicine and technology. Emerging technologies in biomedical research do not always represent new technologicaladvances. Research projects such as genetic engineering and stem cell research have been aroundfor decades and are just transitioning to a more utilitarian phase. Whether these technologies arenew or in a different phase, they cannot evade societal acceptance or, at least, ethical debates2.Research in

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Evaluation Consortium, University at Albany/SUNY; Paul M. Schoch, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Electrical and Computer

papers on technology-supported teaching and learning as well as systems-change stages pertaining to technology adoption.Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Evaluation Consortium, University at Albany/SUNY Dr. Kathy Gullie has extensive experience as a Senior Evaluator and Research Associate through the Eval- uation Consortium at the University at Albany/SUNY. She is currently the principal investigator in several educational grants including an NSF engineering grant supporting Historically Black University and Col- leges; ”Building Learning Communities to Improve Student Achievement: Albany City School District” , and ”Educational Leadership Program Enhancement Project at Syracuse University” Teacher Leadership Quality Program

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Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Nicholas P. Langhoff, Skyline College

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Two Year College Division

STEM education.Prof. Nicholas P. Langhoff, Skyline College Nicholas Langhoff is an associate professor of engineering and computer science at Skyline College in San Bruno, California. He is also a co-investigator for multiple grant projects at Ca˜nada College in Redwood City, California. He received his M.S. degree from San Francisco State University in embedded electrical engineering and computer systems. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction, online engineering education, metacognitive teaching and learning strategies, reading apprenticeship in STEM, and the development of novel instructional equipment and curricula for enhancing academic success in science and engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Patricia A. Nava, University of Texas, El Paso; Valarie E. Taylor, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

andsupport. We envision that our research findings on what helps and hinders the transfer processcan be used to 1) make improvements and revisions to existing policy, and 2) serve as a guide forstates and institutions seeking to adopt new policies that promote upward transfer in engineering.Background & ObjectivesFor decades, there has been a strong demand for STEM professionals in the U.S. workforce.Based on national rhetoric, it is clear that the demand for skilled professionals in STEM fieldswill continue to be on the upswing for many years to come. To meet both current and futureworkforce needs, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology projects thatthat the United States will need to produce an additional 1 million STEM

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University - Northridge; Vidya K Nandikolla, California State University - Northridge; George Youssef, San Diego State University; Peter L. Bishay, California State University - Northridge

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

practical levels of innovation and entrepreneurship in education, the schoolbecomes a place for experimenting, a place to develop and participate in project-based learningenvironments, a place where entrepreneurship is part of the organizational and educationalculture, and where the teacher and the director are themselves immersed in the entrepreneurialmindset. Therefore, the underlying teaching philosophy in the innovation and entrepreneurshippathway is the students’ learning outcomes, which are achieved through hands-on andexperimental studies rather than traditional textbook and lecture based learning only. In response,the authors aim to create real life project scenarios for students, which include creating businesscanvas as well as business

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 8

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Sarah R. Phillips, Rice University & University of Hawaii - Manoa; Cody Alan Chapman, University of Tulsa

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Diversity

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International

high-profileinternational education programs geared specifically to all STEM majors. Historically, studyabroad for credit was considered the primary way by which students could obtain aninternational experience. However, Parkinson’s classification of these programs captures thegrowing diversity of options for S&E students: dual degree, exchange, extended field trip,extension, internship or co-op, mentored travel, partner sub-contract, project-basedlearning/service learning, and research abroad [5]. Jesiek, et al. note that programs thatemphasize international work, research, or service learning may appeal to S&E students becausethey may better fit with a student’s academic schedule, provide a salary, or offer a requiredresearch

Collection

2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Abdullah Konak; Sadan Kulturel-Konak

. Therefore, multi-disciplinary problem solving teams have been animportant part of the contemporary organizational culture today. However, analyzing a problemwith a multi-disciplinary perspective demands more than putting together a team of membersfrom various disciplines and backgrounds. The multi-disciplinary nature of a team does notguarantee successful team performance. The research shows that the performance of a teamdepends on how effectively team members are able to share information, assign tasks based onthe strengths of team members, coordinate tasks, and provide feedback to one another.1 Forexample, the high failure rate observed in information technology (IT) projects has beenattributed to the lack of professional skills in project teams

Collection

2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Oludare Owolabi

results andexam results, suggests that the online tutorial usage patterns of high achieving students are moreeffective in terms of overall course achievement. Other learning activities implemented thatprovide opportunity for interaction that support active learning as well as promote mastery of thecourse learning objectives are: (1) discussion forum, (2) hands-on project aimed at enhancing theunderstanding of three dimensional concepts/problems (3) field experiential learning activity and(4) videos. Virtual class rooms, online office hours, webinars and real-time collaborative softwarewere other tools implemented that helped learner actively engage in the course by facilitatinginteraction with the instructor, course materials and other learners

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy. Finally, during the break, the teams had a racing with their little solarcars (Figure 8). Figure 7: Solar garden light demonstration Figure 8: Little solar cars for racingSolar flash light kitIn this exercise, the students used a one-litter soda bottle to build a solar flash light usinginexpensive commercially available kits (cost $35 per unit). In order to avoid any possibility ofunsafe situation, the bottle was precut and drill by the instructor. The most important objective ofthis activity was to further develop teamwork skills through the involvement of all teammembers on the implementation of the project. After they finished the project, they were askedto take it with them and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Ways to Measure "Things" About Your Course(s)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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First-Year Programs

% Exercises 10% Homework 20% Participation 10% Final Project 20% • Exams are equally weighted at 40% total. • Attendance at the lab is not required students are told on the first day of class that it is collected and is used as a weighting factor for any curve applied to final course grades. Attendance was taken 16 times between August 28th and November 6th. • Exercises are conducted using Mathworks Cody Coursework system. They consist of 5-6 problems per assignment and are results-based – does your code calculate the correct answer. Because the system allows for automated grading, students are allowed to

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Outreach in K12 through College Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Danforth, California State University - Bakersfield; Charles Lam, California State University - Bakersfield; Hani Mehrpouyan P.E., California State University - Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #15457Impact of a Hands-On, Exploratory Engineering Outreach Program on Knowl-edge and Attitudes of High School Students (RTP)Dr. Melissa Danforth, California State University - Bakersfield Dr. Melissa Danforth is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Computer and Electri- cal Engineering and Computer Science at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB). Dr. Danforth is the PI for a NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636) to create models for information assurance education and outreach. Dr. Danforth is the Project Director for a U.S. Department of Educa- tion grant (P031S100081

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Catherine McGough, Clemson University; Justine Chasmar, Clemson University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #16420CAREER: Informing Instructional Practice through the Study of Students’Future Time PerspectivesDr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. Her research focuses on the interactions between student moti- vation and their learning experiences. Her projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their problem solving processes. Other projects in the Benson group include effects of student-centered active

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mandy Biggers, Penn State University; Leigh Ann Haefner, Penn State University - Altoona; Jonathan Bell

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

investigated teachers’ decision-making and practices for implementingand integrating science and engineering curriculum. Although elementary sciencecurriculum (i.e. FOSS, STC, Insights) and elementary engineering curriculum (i.e.Engineering is Elementary, Project Lead the Way) exist, they are typically notintegrated. The STEM disciplines are still taught as independent silos. Elementaryteachers typically have different curriculum materials for each subject, and elementaryengineering curricula is in its infancy. In other words, a ‘STEM Curriculum’ does not yetexist, so teachers are expected to teach separate engineering and science curriculum.This leaves minimal opportunities for integration of science and engineering, much lessfor math and technology

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Classroom and Online Innovations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikki Larson, Western Washington University; Cecile Grubb, Western Washington University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, some hazards are readily apparent and easily detected by the studentsworking on a project. However, many of the dangers associated with volatile or toxic chemicalscannot be seen and consequently go unnoticed until an incident occurs.This document details the work done by undergraduate students, faculty and staff at WesternWashington University to develop appropriate safety features for a laboratory scale solvent-based prepreg manufacturing machine. This manufacturing process has a variety of associatedhazards including physical hazards (moving parts on the machine), health hazards (use oftoxic/sensitizing chemicals), fire/explosive hazards (volatilization of organic solvents duringmanufacturing process), and environmental hazards (use of

Conference Session

INDUSTRY DAY: Industry-Focused Collaboration Techniques

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel LeBlanc, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Corporate Member Council, Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

expertise employee development to experience with real- access to technology for enhance or develop new world projects use in research and skills teaching project work by faculty networking opportunities opportunities to further and students with industry their research connect with experts cutting-edge research opportunities to bring opportunities more applied research into their classroom remain competitive in a

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Engineering Education, 2016 The Integration of Novel Forms of Feedback into Software Engineering CoursesAbstractSoftware Engineering students exhibit a wide array of learning styles across the perception,input, organization, processing, and understanding dimensions. To improve students’performance in the classroom, many techniques have been developed to address these variances.Active learning has a long history of usage in the software engineering classroom, and thedisciplines strong history of diagramming and visual representations have been very supportiveto the large percentage of students who are visual learners. Coaching by faculty in project basedcourses also is common in the discipline. However, when it

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Spektor, Oregon Institute of Technology; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Lawrence J. Wolf P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

-associativity and functionality. He advises senior projects and masters theses. Professor Wolf is a life member and fellow of both the ASEE and the ASME. He is a fellow of ABET. He holds active PE registrations in Missouri and Oregon. His international activities have included Saudi Arabia, Iran, Norway, Nigeria, Singapore and Japan. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Implementing Applied DynamicsAbstractThe programs in mechanical engineering education programs and related fields do not provideadequate training to enable graduates to conduct analytical investigations of actual problems indynamics. An analytical approach to the improvement and development of mechanical

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Anthony Gulotta, Rowan University; Nicholas Steven Parisi, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University

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First-Year Programs

. Thestudents will work in multidisciplinary teams to accomplish a final design project, allowing themto participate actively in a design effort that simulates real world applications. In addition to thefinal design project, students will also continue to develop their communication skills, timemanagement, and critical thinking skills from the previous design course in the fall semester. Inthis paper, we present an overview of the gamification framework and activities being built intothe class as an alternative to traditional homework assignments for this first yearmultidisciplinary engineering design course. The gamification framework is constructed usingthe successful gamification software platform 3D GameLab.16 Herein are described the

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Graham Harrison, EIT, Elizabeth City State University; Mark Vincent Long, Elizabeth City State University

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

real-world application of this project. The aircrew needs the ability to understand and recognize themechanical properties of the aircraft components in real time. The proposed method will providethe mechanical properties of the part within a single Excel file. This is similar to the informationthat a laptop mounted within the cabin of the aircraft, known as a “tough book,” delivers. Thisinformation is in turn used for critical decisions in any air missions.IntroductionThe use of sensors mounted on critical aircraft components has proved to be a reliable methodfor Structure Health Monitoring (SHM). The main focus of utilizing sensors in SHM is tomaximize the chance of detecting system failure or potential damage with a limited number ofsensors

Conference Session

Education Programs in BME

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha L McCarthy, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Reed T. Bjork, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Tasnia Tabassum, University of Wisconsin - Madison; John P Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Diversity

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Biomedical

expected to be well above averageat 27% from 2012-2022 as projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.11 As a result, BMEprograms are also growing with the demand. Our BME undergraduate program at the Universityof Wisconsin-Madison, which has historically encompassed sophomores and above, has morethan doubled in the last five years. This year, our college has moved to a direct departmentadmission model adding an additional surge of freshman directly to the program (78% morestudents) with progression requirements versus a secondary application.In an effort to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for these 240 freshman, we havedeveloped a mentorship program integrated with our design curriculum. The undergraduateprogram here was founded

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, Colorado State University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Heather Lysbeth Henderson, West Virginia University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

background in English, philosophy, science, and all levels of education, Heather is currently a doc- toral student in curriculum and instruction and educational psychology. She is interested in psychological barriers affecting retention and success for students. Having been raised by an engineer, this project is close to her heart. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Promoting Inclusive Engineering Identities in First-Year Engineering CoursesIntroductionIn order to cultivate a diverse and inclusive engineering student population, engineeringprograms must purposefully teach engineering students to identify as engineers, appreciatediversity, and work

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University; Timothy J. Hinds, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

team-basedassignments and small projects related to two team-based major design projects. One of thechallenges used in these lab sessions, the ping pong ball launcher, was one of the small projects,termed “Team Design Exercises,” administered Fall 2015.Sample Kit Description and Contents: Ping Pong Ball LauncherEach kit contains three components: an instructor procedure, a student set of instructions, andcollected materials. The materials can be assembled for each kit or as part of a larger collectionof prototyping materials available to teams. Appendix A includes the challenge instructions forthe student teams. When students arrive at the lab they are given instructions for the challenge,and informed of the time constraint. The instructors

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bowen, North Dakota State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

. Many teachers who obtained a teachinglicense through a traditional educational program do not have any training in the EDP or otherformal problem solving design methods.[4,13,15] Teacher externships have proven to be a valuableprofessional development (PD) experience for giving teachers knowledge about the EDP andSTEM learning concepts.[4,5,6,7,8,9,15] By seeing the EDP and 21st century skills in action,corporate work experiences can change a teacher’s perception of the need to incorporate moreclassroom activities that integrate the EDP and STEM learning concepts.[4,15,16] This paper buildson research from other teacher externship programs by focusing on how the particular externshipprogram included in this research project may increase a

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A. Leyf Peirce Starling, The Engineering Place, North Carolina State University; Diane Brauner, Perkins School for the Blind

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

technology projects for students with (VIB) and to provide iPad accessibility trainings for teachers of students with VIB. Diane participated with the 2015 Summer Engineering Experience for Students with VIB. With 25 years experience as a Certified Orien- tation and Mobility instructor, Diane has taught primarily in the school setting with preschool and school age students with VIB. She holds degrees in Rehabilitation, Elementary Education, Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments and Orientation and Mobility. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Engaging Students with Visual Impairments or Blindness through Comprehensive Accessible Engineering ExperiencesIntroduction

Conference Session

Developing an Academic Framework Supportive of our Military Veterans

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Janet C. Ford, Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

to succeed. Because of their access to financialresources, heightened maturity, experience, and habits of self-discipline, veterans present anattractive pool of candidates for a wide variety of post-secondary programs.The current and projected population of veterans is also extremely diverse, presenting a widerange of backgrounds and experiences. The current population of veterans in the United States(US) is approximately 22 million [19] out of a total US population of 319 million [6]. While thecurrent projection of the overall veteran population is predicted to decline gradually over the nextthirty years, the number of female veterans is expected to increase during the same period [15].Projected veteran populations based upon race and