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2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Michael P. Hennessey

mechanicalengineering largely due to the existence of the liberal arts core curriculum comprised of 84semester credits outside the ME major. Also, it is the opinion of the author that engineeringstudents could greatly benefit from exposure to system dynamics topics and there has beenoccasional anecdotal evidence to support this claim. In response to the above observations, anew 4 semester credit technical elective course entitled Simulation and Visualization of DynamicSystems was created that integrates aspects of visualization (including animation) with atraditional system dynamics course. Prerequisites include Linear Algebra and DifferentialEquations and Engineering Graphics with 3 hours per week being allocated for lecture and 3hours per week for a

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Cornucopia

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Joshua Bourne Reed, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Michael F. Young, University of Connecticut

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First-Year Programs

. Scott is an active member in the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) both locally and nationally, as well as the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).Dr. Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut Daniel Burkey is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Professor-in-Residence in the De- partment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Lehigh University in 1998, and his M.S.C.E.P and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2000 and 2003, respectively. His primary areas of

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University

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Construction Engineering

gained. When students are involved in creating new artifacts, they are actively engaged in the subject matter. • Evaluate: At this stage, students are asked to judge an idea. This may involve predicting, experimenting, critiquing, or making an argument from evidence. • Analyze: Students begin to develop higher order thinking. They may be asked to compare and contrast or take a concept and break it into parts to explore the relationships present. • Apply: At this level, students begin to put the information they are learning into context. Here they are able to integrate ideas across multiple situations, or utilize the content in a new way. • Understand: At this level, students demonstrate that

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Phuong Truong, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Nicholas Stein, University of California, San Diego; Katie Hsieh, University of California, San Diego; Ravi D. Patel; Farnia Nafarifard, University of California, San Diego; Chen Du, University of California, San Diego; Kien Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego; Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

technical development and an afternoon session focused onprofessional development. Lesson plans were scheduled five days a week during a regular workweek. Fig. 1. Major technical and professional topics introduced in the five-week program.In the technical session, important topics such as Python, microcontroller and circuit basics,machine learning, 3D modeling, PCB design, and app development were covered. These topicswere selected as they lend themselves to preparation for certain advanced coursework in thedepartment curriculum. In the professional session, networking, resume building, industry andfaculty interaction, campus resources, mock interviews were introduced in the form of guestspeakers or workshops. In the last week of the program

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Adebayo Ogundipe, James Madison University; Siya Paul Rimoy, University of Dar es Salaam; Divina Donald Kaombe, University of Dar es Salaam

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Diversity

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International

that work in the real world, with all the attendantconstraints. Therefore, “a new kind of engineer is needed, an engineer who is fully aware of thesystemic nature of the challenges we face” [10]. In response to this and recently revisedaccreditation requirements, there are currently many efforts to introduce sustainable developmentconcepts in various courses across engineering departments to promote an awareness ofsustainability and environmental impact issues and produce sustainability-conscious engineers.Embedding sustainability within the curriculum does not simply mean including new content[11]. If engineers are to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development, sustainability mustbecome part of their paradigm and affect every day

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2021 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Conference

Authors

Eric Anderson R.A., Farmingdale State College

capstone course. It utilizes skills and knowledge acquired in various courses in the curriculum and general education courses to produce a real-life project. In this course, students follow a faculty driven structured process to integrate various components of a project. This course introduces very little new material, rather it helps the student to synthesize skills and knowledge learned in other courses to apply in real-life situations. Prerequisite(s): Department Approval, Upper Division Status, recommended in the final semester, CON357, ARC 364 and CON401W. Level: 400 Credits:3 (FSC Website) The syllabus adapted for the course in 2017 guided students to demonstrate integration ofthe various skills for

Collection

2008 GSW

Authors

Edward Crowley

curriculum developer,with several challenges. These challenges include defining the applied cryptographycourse with respect to course goals, scope, content, and organization. While there arewell-established cryptography courses offered in the Computer Science and Mathematicsdisciplines, these classes tend to focus on mathematical foundations rather than servicesand applications. Consequently, the developer of such courses finds that resourcesparticularly those relating to “hands-on” activities are lacking.For a lab module designer, creating modules that support an applied cryptography classpresents several unique challenges. For example, the choice of laboratory softwarepresents a unique challenge. This is especially true since most commercial

Conference Session

Studies of Classroom Assessment: Exam Wrappers, Equitable Grading, Test Anxiety, and Use of Reflection

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University; Matthew Jordan Ford, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Elizabeth Mills Fisher, Cornell University

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Educational Research and Methods

, Cornell University Matthew Ford received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and materials science from the University of California, Berkeley, and went on to complete his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at North- western University. After completing an internship in quantitative methods for education research with the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL), he joined the Cornell Active Learning Initiative as a postdoctoral associate. His teaching interests include solid mechanics, engineering design, and inquiry-guided learning.Dr. Hadas Ritz, Cornell University Hadas Ritz is a senior lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and a Faculty Teaching Fellow at the

Conference Session

Hybrid and Online Learning

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Gianmarco Sahragard-Monfared, University of California, Davis; Edward Thomas Conley, University of California, Davis

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Materials

Paper ID #34773Re-inventing a Mechanical Properties of Materials Laboratory Course forOnline LearningDr. Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis Dr. Susan P. Gentry is an Associate Professor of Teaching Materials Science and Engineering at the Uni- versity of California, Davis. In her current position at UC Davis, she is integrating computational modules into the undergraduate and graduate materials curriculum. She is specifically interested in students’ com- putational literacy and life-long learning of computational materials science tools.Gianmarco Sahragard-Monfared, University of California, Davis Gianmarco

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Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Amy Voss Farris, Pennsylvania State University; Anna Eunji Kim, Pennsylvania State University; Junde Li; Swaroop Ghosh, Pennsylvania State University

-concept learning sequence presents a sample through whichquantum concepts can be introduced within a middle school drug discovery learning sequence,while attending to existing educational policies, including NGSS 3D Design. Extending this proof-of-concept sequence for integrating QIS in middle school settingswill require implementation, practitioner feedback and collaboration, and ongoing evaluation.Our approach to the learning sequence represents one means that resources such as IBM QX canbecome relevant to middle school teachers and students. The teacher toolkit and curriculum thatwill come out of this work will support practitioners to visualize qubit states and facilitatelearning activities that address how quantum computing is an

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Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Yixin Xiong, Penn State University; Stephen Porter, Penn State University; Swaroop Ghosh, Pennsylvania State University

myDAQ by asoftware interface for virtual experiments. The output of the board can be digitized and sent to thestudent's PC for visualization. The proposed setup can be time-shared with multiple students and canalso be easily replicated. This framework is modular (i.e., other components like an extra breadboardwith new designs can be added) and is also useful in the longer-term by allowing the students topersonalize their learning. The effectiveness of the board has been assessed via a limited piloting ontwo Senior Undergraduate students who have been involved in this project.1. IntroductionThe existing research and curriculum alarmingly lack hands-on learning of analog and mixed signal andRadio Frequency (RF) Integrated Circuits (ICs). Analog

Conference Session

Medley of Undergraduate Programming and Pedagogies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matthew J. Ford, Cornell University; Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University; Elizabeth Mills Fisher, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #34073Student Motivation and Engagement Across Time and Context Through theCOVID-19 PandemicDr. Matthew J. Ford, Cornell University Matthew Ford received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and materials science from the University of California, Berkeley, and went on to complete his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at North- western University. After completing an internship in quantitative methods for education research with the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL), he joined the Cornell Active Learning Initiative as a postdoctoral associate. His teaching interests

Conference Session

Faculty Development 3: Research, Practice, and Lessons Learned

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., E4S, LLC; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Stacy Tantum, Duke University; Sophia T. Santillan, Duke University; Rebecca Simmons, Duke University

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Faculty Development Division

and marine mammal ocean acoustic signal processing, and engagement and retention in engineering education.Dr. Sophia T. Santillan, Duke University Sophia Santillan joined Duke as an assistant professor of the practice in summer 2017. As a STEM educa- tor, she is interested in the effect of emerging technology and research on student learning and classroom practice. After earning her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Duke, Santillan taught at the United States Naval Academy as an assistant professor and at the high school level, where she taught across the four-year math curriculum, including advanced courses. She also designed, proposed, and taught two introductory engineering courses for high school

Conference Session

Social Justice: Pedagogy, Curricular Reform, and Activism

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rachel Koh, Smith College; Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

used in the Army Corps ofEngineers and a more formal French military model preparing elite state engineers. Subsequentinstitutions largely imitated this engineering curriculum, although alternative models such as themore democratic, hands-on polytechnical also developed. At many schools the engineeringcoursework was simply an add-on to B.A. requirements, “grafted” in Reynolds’ language, withvarying degrees of interconnection.The origins of American engineering education can thus be understood as (1) motivated by therapid transcontinental expansion of transportation networks that relied on exploitative laborpractices and seizure of indigenous land; and (2) imbued to varying degrees with nationalist,military values. Such values were reinforced

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lighting Talk Session 1: COVID-19 Focus

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Donna Jaison, Texas A&M University; Samantha Ray, Texas A&M University; Kelly Brumbelow, Texas A&M University; Sherecce Fields, Texas A&M University; Luciana R. Barroso, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Faculty Development Division

for Engineering Education, 2021 Paper ID #33551Dr. Luciana R. Barroso, Texas A&M University Luciana R. Barroso, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering, in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Luciana has been with Texas A&M University since 1999, and in that time has taught multiple different courses ranging from the freshman to graduate levels. She has been active in academic program and curriculum devel- opment from the department level to the university level, where she served as co-chair of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Teresa L. Larkin, American University

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics and Physics

curriculum that is responsive and respectful [41]. One aimof the writing examples to be described is to do just that.The sections that follow will help to connect the dots between the use of writing activities in twodifferent introductory physics classes and their use in enhancing their respective learningcommunities. First, an overview of the two introductory courses and the student populationsthey serve will be shared. Some additional techniques used at the beginning of the term in eachclass will also be shared as they help to set the stage for the writing activities; and, to help createa respectful and inclusive learning community starting on the very first day of class.Overview of Physics Classes and Their Student Clientele Pre-CovidTwo

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Valentina Ferrer, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University

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Construction Engineering

, named Envision, also allows professionals to obtain a sustainabilitycredential (ENV SP) to certify their knowledge on how to apply the Envision framework andconcepts to their daily work. However, infrastructure projects have typically been left out ofsustainable construction and teaching efforts, which may be due to the many additionalchallenges that integrating sustainability into an infrastructure project can represent.Sustainable infrastructure (SI) and infrastructure management (IM) are typically seen as twodifferent and distinct topics, and yet these are strongly related. Coupling FEP and sustainabilitypractices can significantly increase project performance. In fact, existing sustainable ratingsystems [i.e. Leadership in Energy and

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2021 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Brian Dick P.Eng., Vancouver Island University

Hands-On Group Project work during COVID-191AbstractCOVID-19 has impacted delivery of the first-year engineering design curriculum throughout thepost-secondary system. At Vancouver Island University (VIU), instruction of the first-yearcurriculum shifted to an entirely remote learning environment where students were not expectedto be in physical contact at any point during the term. This presented a significant challenge todelivering its learning outcomes and activities, particularly hands-on, team-based project work.At VIU, students typically complete a cornerstone design project in the second term of their first-year of studies. Due to COVID-19, this project was modified to allow for completion within avirtual learning environment. Teams of

Conference Session

Remote Physical Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Valerie B. Smedile Rifkin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Caitlin A. Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

, open-ended project involving a minimum of 3 sensorsand/or controllers to perform a student-defined integrated objective. An analysis of the studentperceived outcomes showed significant learning relative to traditional classroom laboratoryinstruction. Student engagement was high, and a primary contributing factor perceived by thestudents was their ability to create or choose their projects, select the sensors, and design theirexperimental set-up. In summary, we conclude that this anytime-anywhere experimentationlaboratory is a viable option for keeping remote students engaged and will continue as asignificant enhancement in student learning opportunities.Introduction: The course was developed at an academic institution that has a long

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zachariah E. Fuchs, University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer

second year students and serve as a motivating introduction to the program. The coursesoften use prototype boards to interface sensor and actuator modules from a system-levelintegration perspective. There are also courses at the other end of the spectrum that focus on thelow-level development of microcontroller firmware and how microcontrollers interface withindividual sensors, actuators, and other devices. Due to the detailed nature of the material, it canbe challenging to present these topics and labs within the context of an overarching project whilestill limiting the scope to fit within a single term.Pinball machines integrate many core topics of electrical engineering, computer engineering,mechanical engineering, and computer science in

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2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Victor S. Frost

bring the material alive through the use of student driven interactive graphics and dynamicperformance metric calculations. In-line interactive questions are included to provide thestudents with rapid feedback regarding their understanding of the material. The ebook was usedas the required text in EECS 562 Introduction to Communication Systems at the University ofKansas in the Spring of 2021.KeywordsCommunication systems, electronic textbook, faculty paper.IntroductionIt is common for electrical engineering curriculum to include an introduction to communicationsystems course, either required or as an elective. There are many books in the market to teach anintroduction to communication systems course, e.g., [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8

Conference Session

The 'Strengths' of Mechanics

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Gaurav Chauda, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University

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Mechanics

concept. In the engineering curriculum, courses are sequenced intoprerequisite chains of three to five courses per subfield — a design aimed at developing andreinforcing core concepts over time. Knowledge retention of these prerequisite concepts isimportant for the next course. In this project, concept review quizzes were used to identify thegaps and deficiencies in students’ prerequisite knowledge and measure improvement after aconcept review intervention. Two quizzes (pre-intervention and post-intervention) drewinspiration from the standard concept inventories for fundamental concepts and include conceptssuch as Free Body Diagrams, Contact and Reaction Forces, Equilibrium Equations, andCalculation of the Moment. Concept inventories are

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Edmund Huminski, United States Coast Guard Academy; Salena Marie Bantz; Joseph Roth, United States Coast Guard Academy; Liam Scott Caro; Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy; David Fournier, United States Coast Guard Academy

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Tooran Emami, United States Coast Guard Academy Tooran Emami is an associate professor of Electrical Engineering at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy. She received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University in 2006 and 2009, respectively. Dr. Emami was an adjunct faculty member of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Wichita State University for three semesters. Her research interests are Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controllers, robust control, time delay, compensator design, and filter design applications, for continuous-time and discrete-time systems.Mr. David Fournier, United States Coast Guard Academy Holds a BA and MS from Southern New

Conference Session

Socially Responsible Engineering I: Context, Innovation, and Reflection

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rider W. Foley, University of Virginia; Rachel Sinclair, University of Virginia; Araba Dennis, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #34487Exploring Values and Norms of Engineering Through Responsible Innova-tionand Critiques of Engineering CulturesDr. Rider W. Foley, University of Virginia Dr. Rider W. Foley is an assistant professor in the science, technology & society program in the De- partment of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. He is the principal investigator at University of Virginia on the ’4C Project’ on Cultivating Cultures of Ethical STEM education with col- leagues from Notre Dame, Xavier University and St. Mary’s College. He is also the co-leader of the ’Nano and the City’ thematic research cluster

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2013 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Sousada Chidthachack; Mark A. Schulte; Forster D. Ntow; Jia-Ling Lin; Tamara J. Moore

programs: a project-based learning (PBL) and a traditionalengineering curriculum. The PBL students do not take classes; 100 percent of their learning isdone in the context of industry projects to develop graduates with integrated technical andprofessional knowledge and competencies. The traditional curriculum involves classroominstruction, homework, and assessments. Using a qualitative research approach, the current studyfocused on students that completed two years of a new PBL program in a Midwest university,and compared their learning experiences to students that are graduating from a traditionalprogram at a different university. Initial results suggest positive outcomes are more pronounced for students associated withPBL as compared with

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 1: Diversity

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shalini Ramachandran, Boise State University; Steven Matthew Cutchin, Boise State University; Sheree Fu, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

specifically looked at algorithm bias instruction, we did not find recent publishedwork in the field. However, compared to when we began our research in 2018, we find thatmany computer science programs now recognize and incorporate courses on algorithm bias intothe curriculum. An article published in 2019, “Embedded EthiCS: Integrating Ethics Across CSEducation” by Grosz et al. [14] outlines efforts at Harvard University to create amultidisciplinary approach to teaching ethics to CS students, utilizing instructors fromphilosophy and computer science to teach courses that address various ethical issues that facecomputer scientists.The Embedded EthiCS approach is being embraced at other institutions as well. StanfordUniversity [15] is one of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Cara Margherio, University of Washington; Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Sriram Mohan, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. During his time at Rose-Hulman, Sriram has served as a consultant in Hadoop and NoSQL systems and has helped a variety of clients in the Media, Insurance, and Telecommunication sectors. In addition to his industrial consulting activities, Sriram maintains an active research profile in data science and education research that has led to over 30 publications or presentations. At Rose-Hulman, Sriram has focused on incorporat- ing reflection, and problem based learning activities in the Software Engineering curriculum. Sriram has been fundamental to the revamp of the entire software engineering program at Rose-Hulman. Sriram is a founding member of the Engineering Design program and continues to serve on the leadership

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Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Kyle P Fuller, Northeastern University; Andrew J Lopreiato, Northeastern University; Raiden L Schodowski, Northeastern Univeristy; Alec W Silverman, Northeastern University; Samantha L Bowman, Northeastern University; Caitlynn E. Tov, Northeastern University; Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University

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Diversity

. Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University Dr. Hertz earned a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University in 1999 and then a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006. Following this, he worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a National Research Council postdoctoral fellow. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware as an Assistant Professor in September 2008, leading a lab that researched the effects of composition and nanostructure on ionic conduction and surface exchange in ceramic materials. In 2014, he moved to Northeastern University to focus on teaching and developing curriculum in the

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Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Ross A. Lee, Villanova University; Giles Wozniak, Villanova University; Alicia Piscitelli, Villanova University; Anitha Devi Kannan, Villanova University; Andrew Jester, Villanova University, Sustainable Engineering Program

energyefficiency. These incredible solutions and many others were discovered by observing the naturalenvironment all around us. Biomimicry is an invaluable tool that can be employed by engineers tocontinue to improve the lives of people and advance humanitarian efforts.The Biomimicry course taught in Villanova University’s Sustainable Engineering programprovides students the opportunity to assess current engineering solutions in areas they are mostconcerned. These topics have ranged from issues associated with current approaches to energysystems, building practices, and agricultural landscape. The course structure allows students tounderstand the benefits and issues associated with their chosen topic, observe and analyze naturefor examples of relevant and

Conference Session

TELPhE Division Technical Session 2: The Broadening Face of Engineering Education

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Y. Curtis Wang, California State University, Los Angeles; Jim Kuo, California State University, Los Angeles; He Shen, California State University, Los Angeles; David E. Raymond, California State University, Los Angeles; Mathias J. Brieu, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

of any other mechanical engineering course in the undergraduate curriculum. Thus, thisrepresented the identification of the first quantitative criterion used to assess the “health” of thecourse design: the non-completion rate. A discussion amongst department faculty members wassubsequently initiated for redesigning the course with an aim to improve the non-completionrate. This discussion led us to identify a second concern, which was that the statics knowledgeand skills of students who passed the course could not meet faculty expectations in downstreamcourses within the program. We, therefore, identified a second evaluation criterion regarding thequality of the course: the mastery level of specific knowledge and skills of students passing