Conference Session

Teamwork and Student Learning in Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikolaos E. Vitoroulis Jr, Stevens Institute of Technology; Changhong Zhang; Kishore Pochiraju, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

activities. The student performance is assessed directly from the student teams’ datasubmissions and lab/design report grades, and indirectly through learning outcome surveys.Student teamwork performance is measured by a public peer-evaluation rating scheme, whichalso feeds back to the team selection process. This paper presents the activities, the instructionalmethods, assessment data for the pilot implementations, and a comparison of the studentperformance from the prior years.IntroductionThis course is the third of eight core engineering design courses that span the undergraduateeducational career, matching a model that has shown effective in developing a systems levelthinking. [1] This third-semester engineering course provides a series of

Conference Session

Diversity and Inclusion: Concepts, Mental Models, and Interventions

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Keogh, University of Colorado, Boulder; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

industry. Many universities across the countryhave implemented active learning classes because there is ample evidence that they stimulatelong-term material retention, critical thinking, and communication skills [1-3]. Unfortunately,these positive attributes may also mask a hidden problem. Past research has shown that certainaspects of team dynamics, particularly student roles on teams and peer interactions withteammates, can leave women unsure of their engineering abilities [4-8]. These findings areconcerning not only for the retention of women in engineering, but also for the success of activelearning programs as a whole. The mission of active learning is to prepare students for workingwith diverse groups of people in a respectful, professional

Conference Session

Active Learning Methods in Action

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sourajeet Roy, Colorado State University; Branislav M. Notaros, Colorado State University; Ali Pezeshki, Colorado State University; Tom Chen, Colorado State University; Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Anthony A. Maciejewski, Colorado State University; Laura B. Sample McMeeking, Colorado State University

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Educational Research and Methods

program because in this framework students are led to view the coursecontents as unconnected pieces. Thus, students lack the understanding of how theseunconnected course materials build on each other to form the core knowledge expected of acompetent electrical engineer. This lack of understanding manifests itself in low studentmotivation, interest, and knowledge regarding the discipline. Furthermore, it results in studentsperceiving a lack of value and career opportunities relative to the amount of effort required togo through the program [1]-[4]. As a result, attrition rates in engineering departments havebeen higher than expected. For example, the number of American students earning bachelor’sdegrees increased by 16% over the past 10 years

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Rebecca Anne Hardesty, University of California, San Diego; Paul Andreas Hadjipieris, University of California, San Diego; Jace Hargis, University of California, San Diego

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Electrical and Computer

processing focuses on how learners encode information, attend toenvironmental events, store new knowledge in memory, and retrieve as required (Schunk,1996).Information Processing Theory examines how new information that travels to the long-termMemory Store does so by connecting and relating to knowledge already stored in the short-termmemory store. Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin (1968) proposed that the Information ProcessingSystem is also referenced as the “two-store (dual-memory) system” (Hargis,1998) establishedthat there were structural features of the memory system and these components are broken downinto three sections: 1. The Sensory Register 2. The Short Term Store 3. The Long Term Store Incoming sensory

Conference Session

Building and Engaging Communities for Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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International, Minorities in Engineering

for posterity and toencourage engagement within other academic institutions and professional societies. Some of ourexamples and strategies can be scaled and adapted to address institutional or regional challengesor to increase awareness and engagement in other national societies. Outcomes seen throughinitiatives have resulted in increased connections with previously disenfranchised members tothe ASEE community, engagement across divisions, and expanded programming in support ofdiversity, equity, and inclusion practices.1. Importance of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionEngineers have a significant impact on society. Their actions shape future technology,infrastructure, and innovation. Improving workforce diversity has been shown to

Conference Session

Problem Solving, Adaptive Expertise, and Social Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janna H. Ferguson, Northeastern University; Jennifer Lehmann, Northeastern University; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Susan Chang, Northeastern University; Reid P. Higginson, Harvard University; Cigdem P. Talgar, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

torevolutionize engineering education to prepare next generation workforce capable of addressingincreasingly complex and “wicked” problems facing humanity today [1]-[3]. Rittel and Webberoriginally defined “wicked problems” as complex, open-ended, and ill-structured challenges withsocietal, economic, cultural, and political implications [4]. These are problems that cannot besolved using a habitual in engineering technical-rational approach [5] that is based on theory andbest empirical evidence, or through the use of routine expertise that relies on extensive domain-specific knowledge and experience. Rather, these are problems that must be addressed throughadaptive expertise, defined as the ability to apply prior knowledge to new ill-defined

Conference Session

Creating Equity Through Structure and Pedagogy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Nneka Onyeador, Stanford University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Gloriana Trujillo, Stanford University; Carol B. Muller, Stanford University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

both industry and collegiate levels.Defined for this paper as individual qualities divergent from historical characteristics (or evenstereotypes) of engineers, diversity, at times, seems to be at odds with the culture of engineeringitself. Lack of diversity in engineering manifests in a decreased retention rate ofunderrepresented minorities and women pursuing engineering degrees and engineering careers, aculture of homogeneity in engineering education and professional practice, and ensuinglimitations to engineering design and product development. A more diverse engineeringenterprise, by contrast, increases inclusivity and can provide a competitive advantage in industry[1].One potential solution to this problem is the integration of diversity

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Technological University; Thomas Singer, Sinclair Community College; Jamshid Moradmand, Sinclair Community College

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

eventpresent very good opportunities to gain great experience to learn and exercise such kind ofterminologies and practices.In this paper, authors present the structure of the studios and evaluation results showing the ABETstudent outcome attainment, and the results drawn.3. AM StudiosIn each project cohort, two studio based hands-on workshops are organized. Figure 1 presents thesample day 1 list of activities held in the Knoxville studio in May 2017. The main objective of theworkshops is to deliver the currently developed curricular modules and activities to workshopattendees who are coming from several high schools, community colleges and four-yearuniversities. Attendees also set up their own printer and run a project as in teams of about 3-4members

Conference Session

Two-year College STEM Programs Meeting the Needs of Industry

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

certificate program course list is included as Figure 1. Figure 1: Course Overview of the Mechatronics CertificateThe associate degree program is a two-year degree comprised of 60 contact hours. Keeping withthe tenets of the stackable credentials model, completers of the Mechatronics certificate are ableto enter the Mechatronics and Robotics Systems associate degree as sophomores, with all coursesfrom the certificate counting toward the associate degree. In order to advance the skill level ofcertificate completers, as well as to begin preparing students for their possible transfer toMichigan Tech, associate degree students are introduced to several courses in robotics and arerequired to take an assortment

Conference Session

Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Laursen

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Civil Engineering

function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in aglobal, economic, environmental, and societal context(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice.The current Criterion 3 (a)-(k) student outcomes have been revised into a new Criterion 3(1)-(7) set of student outcomes1 shown below. The history of these changes and

Conference Session

Experiences in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Amir Elzawawy, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Yougashwar Budhoo, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Manufacturing

skills that are current with today’s industry trends.The main objective is to provide students with strong foundation in composite manufacturing,computer-aided manufacturing & 3D printing, Computer Numerical Control manufacturing, andUAV construction and application. A concurrent program objective is to provide students withthe knowledge, experience and ability to evaluate these approaches for their use in applicablesituations.The development and implementation of the Advanced Manufacturing program, including theprogram’s evaluation survey by the manufacturing industry, will be discussed in detail at theASEE Annual Conference.1. IntroductionThe new Advanced Manufacturing program will provide an additional concentration to theexisting

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Solonsky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Architectural Engineering

. Thisarrangement allows the faculty in the future to decide on if the modules remain in separate courses oras a new courses as the curriculum evolves.Determining Module Topics While the IBC has 35 chapters of very detailed content, not all are applicable to the careers thatArchitectural Engineers, Architects, and Landscape Architects may pursue. Additionally, many ofthese topics to not have a good correlation to the core of what the programs educate. Based on this, theresearchers studied the scope of the IBC and the programs for the most relevant topics to turn intomodules. The result was the selection 11 core modules that are the most fundamental to the programs.Table 1 shows the relationship between the module topics, IBC Chapter, the

Conference Session

Two-year College Potpourri

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Narketta Sparkman-Key, Old Dominion University; Konstantin P. Cigularov, Old Dominion University; Daniela Cigularova; Bonita G. Anthony, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

” students, e.g.,veterans, adult students, working students, students with families, etc. This paper discussesspecific needs of STEM transfer students, identifies challenges they face, and provides anoverview of some of the programming that can be implemented at mid-sized universities thataddress these needs.Introduction Understanding challenges that transfer students face when entering undergraduateengineering technology programs is especially important due to the lack of highly skilledtechnical workforce needed in the area of advanced manufacturing and other high-tech industriesthat employ engineering technology graduates with bachelor's degrees [1]. In order to diversifythe field and supply competent professionals for some of these

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Blake Stringer, Kent State University; Dakota William Bunner; Robert William Winkler

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Aerospace

design problems, particularly inthe student’s decision-making confidence [1].In aircraft design, the primary variable through the design process is the aircraft weight. In theaircraft design process, risk arises primarily through requirements creep or technologyavailability. Risk physically manifests itself as either increases in weight (performance-relatedmetrics) or technology requirements (new system development). Both can significantly increasethe cost of the system. Evaluating risk requires some type of intuition, coupled with somequalitative or quantitative methods, that aids the designer in making appropriate decisions andincreasing their confidence in the design.This paper focuses on the introduction of an interactive aircraft sizing

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Rais-Rohani P.E., University of Maine; David S. Rubenstein, University of Maine; Wilhelm A. Friess, University of Maine

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Aerospace

engineering, the department has increased itscapacity by offering an undergraduate concentration and a graduate certificate program inaerospace engineering. Various aspects of this initiative, including the host of courses,laboratory, student activities, related research, and future directions are presented and discussed.IntroductionThere are nearly seventy ABET accredited undergraduate aerospace engineering degreeprograms around the country, with a smaller number offering master’s or PhD degrees. Whereassome of these programs are offered by stand-alone aerospace engineering departments, others arepart of a combined department, most often with mechanical engineering. Attempts at keeping theexisting aerospace engineering degree programs successful [1

Conference Session

Evidence-based Practices in Faculty Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Megan Huffstickler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joseph C. Tise, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sven G. Bilén, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Faculty Development Constituency Committee

choosing whether or notto use evidence-based instructional practices in their classroom. The study showed that supportssuch as teaching and learning centers, collaborations with other faculty, financial incentives, andsupport from administrators such as department heads, can help to encourage faculty members toutilize evidence-based practices. Conversely, the results shows that barriers for implementationinclude low awareness, lack of resources, isolation, lack of collaborators, and lack of incentives.Litzinger and Lattuca (2004) discuss strategies that can be used to increase the likelihood thatinstructors will adopt different instructional practices. They state that adoption can be facilitatedthrough a variety of strategies: “1) align the

Conference Session

International Collaborations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

, Speer, Ekeocha, Byrn & Clase [1], previously documented many of theconsiderations for program content, duration, format and administration. A brief summary ofthis paper, predominantly focused on curriculum design and development is described below.The collaboration of the Purdue University Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Scienceprogram with the Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy is helping to provide good regulatorypractices in Africa. This prompted the need to perform benchmarking activities comparing andcontrasting the University’s program to both domestic and international certifications anddegrees.The methodology employed to assess the potential list of resources was to make an exhaustivelist (as possible, since higher education is

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Energy Efficiency and Power Grid Security

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Sung Joon Suk, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

determine why a previously installed stream-powered,electricity generating system was not working correctly. The team met the owner and a localAgricultural Extension Office Manager (AEOM), at the site. The AEOM provided the team witha tour of the primary structures and equipment.The system inspected consists of four water-powered impulse type turbines connected to 1320feet of 8-inch black plastic, seamless pipe. The pipe inlet provides 98 feet of head (42.2 psig) topower the turbines. The turbines provide wattage generation based upon delivered water flow ata specific pressure. The higher the water flow and pressure, the higher the turbine wattageoutput, up to 1 kilowatt each, maximum output as installed. The turbines appeared to operatecorrectly

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; David Andrew Story, Sonoma State University; David Anthony House, Sonoma State University; Robert Evan Rowlands, Gap Wireless

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First-Year Programs

experiments. A key advantage of utilizing Aksense board isthat students, particularly non-engineering students, do not have to have any priorknowledge about electronics, programming, soldering or wiring different electroniccomponents together in order to create exciting individual projects. In this paper weelaborate on architecture and utilization of Aksense and present the limited feedback wehave received from our first-year engineering students.2. Background & MotivationThe first-year Introduction to Engineering at Sonoma State University is a one-unitlaboratory course, meeting once a week for three hours. All the engineering students arerequired to take this course. This course is also offered to students across differentdisciplines as a 1

Conference Session

Active Learning Methods in Action

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Ray Morelock, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

qualitative, secondary analysis, we addressed the followingresearch questions: 1. What have been the primary contributions of digital and non-digital games to the learning process in engineering education? 2. To what extent have digital and non-digital games transformed the engineering education learning process?We have answered these research questions by open coding for the primary learningcontributions of published GBL implementations in engineering education, and by a prioricoding for how transformative each game is, according to an appropriate theoretical framework.Theoretical FrameworkThe theoretical framework we used to answer our second research question was theReplacement, Amplification, and Transformation (RAT) framework for

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimia Moozeh, University of Toronto ; Nadine Ibrahim, University of Toronto; Rahim Rezaie, University of Toronto; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Murray R. Metcalfe, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

thinking [1], [2]. Undergraduatelaboratories provide an opportunity for students to practice these skills through conductingexperiments and data analysis [3]. Laboratories also help students develop professional, socialand teamwork skills [4], improve practical/psychomotor skills [5], [6], and become familiar withscientific inquiry and safety procedures [4], [7]. Hands-on laboratories also provide anopportunity for students to analyse unexpected data, which could result frominstruments/apparatus malfunction, noise or other uncontrolled variables [6]. In other words,experimentation teaches students both the power and limitations of theories through dataobtained from laboratory work [8].The downside is that laboratories are very expensive to operate

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

ethics and effects of students’ useof solution manuals on their performance during exams [1-6]. One study surveyed the facultyand students in a large mechanical engineering department to seek their perspectives on theethics and the educational values of employing solution manuals in solving textbook homeworkassignments. Many instructors had ethical concerns regarding the students’ use of solutionmanuals, while many students did not consider the use of solution manuals as scholasticdishonesty [1]. Few studies have shown that the use of solution manual has an adverse effect onstudents’ learning [2-4]. Other studies have suggested few new strategies for assigninghomework problems [5, 6].The authors of this paper have been teaching engineering

Conference Session

Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Manufacturing

within themanufacturing industry is important for understanding outcomes of technological aspects asindustry seeks to improve manufacturing. The workshop was a 1-day event with an opendiscussion. Assessments were conducted using information from registrations and post workshopsurveys.IntroductionThis paper outlines the results of the workshop on “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies”organized by the Department of Engineering Technology at Drexel University in June 2017. Thispaper is not confined to summarizing the discussions and conclusions of the workshop, but alsoelaborates on themes identified at the workshop to substantiate what advanced manufacturingtechnologies might become in the future. The US Government has set its focus on

Conference Session

COED: Issues Impacting Students Learning How to Program

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nabeel Alzahrani, University of California, Riverside; Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside; Alex Daniel Edgcomb, zyBooks; Roman Lysecky, University of Arizona; Susan Lysecky, zyBooks

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Computers in Education

currently the Director of Content at zyBooks, a startup that develops highly-interactive, web-native textbooks for a variety of STEM disciplines. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 An Analysis of Common Errors Leading to Excessive Student Struggle on Homework Problems in an Introductory Programming CourseAbstractStudents make many errors in an introductory programming course (aka CS 1). While previousresearch reports common errors, some errors are normal, being corrected by students in areasonable amount of time, and being part of the learning process. However, some errors maylead to frustration due to excessive struggle, which may lead to student attrition. We defined astruggle metric using a

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division - Visualization and Mathematics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Edwin Hou, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Moshe Kam P.E., New Jersey Institute of Technology

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

their major. A key detrimental factor contributing to this isthat a majority of the incoming first year students are considered to be underprepared inmathematics. Our university is exploring various options to help these students reach calculus Ias soon as possible. Pre-calculus summer boot camp is one of programs successfullyimplemented at our institution [1]. Other initiatives include: 1) developing sample placementtests for students to practice under the same environment as the original test, 2) making aplacement calculator for students to input the scores from the practice placement tests todetermine their likely mathematics placement, and 3) establishing a strong outreach to educatestudents about the impact of their mathematics placement

Conference Session

Professional Skills for Graduate Students

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate Caroline Batson, University of Mississippi

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

facilitate, throughmetadiscursive support, the socialization of international students in the University ofMississippi graduate engineering programs into written discursive practices of theircommunities.Theoretical BackgroundCentral to this discursive challenge that many international graduate students face upon entranceinto graduate programs is the notion that students must be socialized, or enculturated, into theoral and written discourse of their respective discourse community. This idea of discoursesocialization is cleverly viewed by Casanave [1] as a set of “writing games” for which studentsmust learn the rules—or learn how to adapt the rules—in order to participate in their discoursecommunities. Too often it is assumed and expected that

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Walelign Messele Nikshi, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

systems. After describing the hardware stack and the design decisions that led to itsselection, this paper provides results in terms of students’ self-efficacy and attitudes towards theuse of the hardware platform. The results show that the students have been positive about thisnew approach to teaching sophomore design, while offering suggestions for improving theexperience in the future.Much work has been done on the use of Arduino hardware to teach mechatronics and controlsconcepts [1-9]. Among these the most closely related to the current work is [7], which describesthe selection of a hardware kit for teaching feedback control that emphasizes usability. Typicaluses for Arduino-based educational platforms outside of control systems and

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Cohenour P.E., Ohio University

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Engineering Technology

laythe groundwork for future courses. The goals represent the restrictions imposed by time andmoney. The learning objectives and goals are as follows.Learning objective:1. PLC basics2. PLC configuration3. Input / Output (I/O)4. Programming using ladder logic5. Common PLC circuits6. Analog I/OThe goals for lab the activity:1. Add a PLC lab to the existing course2. Allow all students to work individually as opposed to groups3. Use existing hardware4. Provide a meaningful PLC experience for the studentsIn the existing course the students create a variable speed motor drive with a pushbutton stop /start circuit and a relay, also known as a magnetic starter, see Figure 1. The new PLC labfollows the variable speed motor

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shabnam Etemadi Brady, Tennessee State University; Germysha Emily Little, Tennessee State University; Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, Tennessee State University; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

. Participants were asked to rateitems centered on their experiences and perspectives in their current STEM degree programsusing a Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = StronglyAgree, 6 = Not Sure). The participants were from 4 HBCUs nationwide. Majority of participantsidentified as Black or African American, 78% from Group 1 (henceforth referred to as StudentParticipants) and 51% from Group 2 (referred to as Faculty and Administrator Participants).Majority of participants also self-identified as male, 56% from Group 1 and 72% from Group 2.Additionally, most participants from Group 1 self-identified from various Engineering fields,such as the following: chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul F. Penko P.E., Baldwin Wallace University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

University ppenko@bw.eduAbstractA course in rocketry is offered as a 1-hour elective. The objective is for students to design, analyze,construct and launch a rocket. The rockets must be designed to not exceed the maximum-allowablealtitude for the launch site as specified by the FAA. Launches are done under the auspices of the NationalAssociation of Rocketry (NAR). For approximately the first 2/3 of the semester, physics of trajectory,stability analysis and construction methods are covered via lectures. In the second 1/3, shop time isscheduled for construction. Generally, launches are conducted the following semester when the field isavailable.Course DescriptionThe course meets once a week for 50 minutes