Conference Session

ET Projects

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lukman G. Bolahan Anidu

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

that enhances their knowledgeand independent thinking outcomes. The outcomes of this independent learning experienceresult in increased technical communication skills and real-life technical competences andprovide an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning [1]-[6].Identification is defined as the capability to find, retrieve, report, change, or delete specific datawithout ambiguity. The automatic identification concept has been given a major attention in thepast decades and as a result, different types of identification systems have been invented. Someof the existing identification systems that are widely used nowadays include fingerprintidentification, barcode systems, smart cards, and radio frequency identification (RFID) that

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rupa Purasinghe, California State University, Los Angeles; Akshay Ghanshyam Patel, Pramukh Mono-Strand Structures Pvt. Ltd.

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

students. The course materials developed includevideo components of lectures as flipped classes, and electronic clickers to engage students in theclassroom, and Moodle LMS as a vehicle for engaging students outside the class throughdiscussion sessions and accessing course materials such as video lectures.IntroductionThe objective of this paper is to demonstrate how an existing course was redesigned to a Flippedclassroom model using educational pedagogy of Fink [1] as e-learning is becoming popular. Thiswas implemented in a junior level civil engineering undergraduate classroom at a predominantlyundergraduate institution, at a California State University campus. This learning experience wasdesigned, with components webinars for background

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ERM Technical Session 22: Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Anastasia P. Samaras, George Mason University; Jill K. Nelson, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

Science Foundation funded design-based researchfaculty development project [1]. No extant approaches met the evaluation goals for the project.Therefore, we developed an evaluation approach to meet the needs of this design-based researchproject. In this paper, we extracted those characteristics and elements of design-based evaluationapplicable to the evaluation of design-based research.What Do We Mean by the terms “Evaluation” and “Evaluation Approach?”The purpose for evaluation is to judge the merit or worth of a program. Evaluation is distinctfrom research and assessment. Each endeavor has a different purpose and poses differentquestions. This can be confusing because evaluations often use assessment and research results,in addition to

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Making an Impact: Building Support with Data and Design

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hilda Teresa Ayala-Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ; Cristina D. Pomales-Garcia, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Jaquelina Ester Alvarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

assessmentstrategies to identify services and infrastructure to meet the needs of graduate students andfaculty researchers. In general, results revealed the need for developing information literacyskills, technological infrastructure and physical facilities for collaboration. More specifically,assessment findings showed that researchers: (1) identified a need for assistance with technicalwriting, communication skills, search strategies, and ethical use of information; (2) expected newservices encompassing data management, authorship, copyright, and organizing, sharing, andpreserving information in the digital environment; and (3) needed a collaborative space whereteaching and research services coincided. A grant, awarded by the U.S. Department ofEducation

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Ann Shannon, Iowa State University; Sara Kaye Jones; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

existing models ofempathy in design, and empathy in engineering that introduces mode switching.IntroductionAs electrical engineering students transition from school into industry, they will face newchallenges where globalization, sustainability, and social responsibility will be at the forefront ofdesign through a human-centered lens [1]. It is important to cultivate diversity and inclusion inhigher education so that graduates enter the industry with more globally aware, human-centeredskills needed to fulfill such a future. We believe the key to fostering such attitudes starts withempathy. However, previous work has shown that engineers’ empathy decreases as they progressthrough their undergraduate studies, leaving university with low levels of

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Teaching Engineering Students and Library Staff: New Ideas and Best Practices

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University

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Engineering Libraries

within the context of the above-mentioned training andcollaborative programs. More specifically, I am interested in how the Community of Practice(CoP) framework can be used to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and healthy workplace at theDalhousie Libraries. I envision a community of like-minded individuals engaged in cooperativetraining and resource-sharing activities and pursuing best practices for the benefit of colleaguesacross the library system who are involved in the development of reference staff and services.Cultivating a CoP specifically related to reference staff and intern training supports theDalhousie Libraries Strategic Plan 2015-2018 [1] under 1.2 “Integrate services, spaces and staffinto student research and learning activities

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Curricular Advancements in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gina Martinez, Lewis University; Safwan Omari, Lewis University

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Electrical and Computer

integrated into the assessment and accreditation process,these processes must be as seamlessly integrated as much as possible into their dailycommitments, resulting in minimal disruption to their normal operation. For mid-sized liberalarts teaching-focused colleges looking to expand into engineering disciplines, this means thatassessment and accreditation should not impose a daunting additional amount of time investmentfrom faculty. In this paper, we propose a model for accomplishing this while at the time,addressing the cost-effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of obtaining initial accreditation.II. Timely Accreditation Model Our approach is underpinned by four key principles 1. Target-driven 2. Application of project management

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Kloos, University of Dayton; Sandra L. Furterer, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

their remainingyears in school. The University has about 10,000 undergraduates and about 3,000 graduatestudents. They have a very large School of Engineering, where 1 out of 6 students is in theschool. They have large science, technology and math programs as well. The Women inScience and Engineering (WISE) program is a university program where students in science andengineering can interact with faculty, upper levels students, and professionals in these fields.The WISE program includes an Integrated Learning and Living Community ILLC). The WISEprogram is designed to provide support and community to women in engineering and scienceprograms at the university [1]. There is a need for more women in STEM to increase diversityand fill the workforce

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CEED Technical Session II: Developing Research and Design Skills Through Experiential Learning

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College; Charles R. Sullivan, Dartmouth College; Honor J. Passow P.E., Dartmouth College; Benoit Cushman-Roisin, Dartmouth College

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

Energy Utilization course will design energy and lighting systems for thetiny house during the winter term. In the spring, students in a Structural Design and Analysiscourse will design and analyze the structural systems for the tiny house and create plans for theHanover Building Department. In addition, students in Sustainable Design will recommendmaterials and approaches that are sustainable.The project team is using the ‘Eight Principles of Good Practice for All Experiential LearningActivities’ established by the National Society for Experiential Learning Education [1] as aframework for the project. The eight principles are as follows: intention, preparedness andplanning, authenticity, reflection, orientation and training, monitoring and

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NEE 2 - Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Shalini Bipat, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Mitchell Fajardo; Yuliana Flores, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators

theirteaching knowledge, each educator engaged in personal reflection. As a team, we reviewed anddiscussed the personal reflection and collectively decided what to include in this paper. The firstauthor was responsible for crafting text that offers a synthesis, while each of the other authorsworked on first person accounts that bring their experiences directly into the manuscript. Thefirst person accounts are formatted using italics in order to help the reader navigate the paper.Results 1 - ActivitiesIn this study, a total of 30 micro-reflection activities were used. These activities included:turning questions into snowballs, comparing before-and-after understandings on index cards

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Energy & Technology in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meera N. K. Singh, University of Calgary; Krista Francis, University of Calgary; Julia Anna Patricia Sather, University of Calgary; Philip Egberts, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Research Council (NSERC) of Canada Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF). He is currently teaching and doing research in engineering education and nanotechnology in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Calgary. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Designing and Implementing a Transdisciplinary Engineering Camp (Evaluation, Diversity) Philip Egberts1, Meera Singh1, Krista Francis2, Julia Sather3, and Christopher Simon4 1 Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary 2 Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines; Leslie Light, Colorado School of Mines

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

learning objectives for the course is to teach students to seek out and draw on theperspectives of people who have a stake in the problems they choose to define and address. Inengineering education, stakeholder engagement is part of project-based learning [1]. Whileserious encounters with stakeholders have been a topic of increasing centrality within technicalfields [2] [3] and understood to be core to the training for engineers and applied scientists [4] [5],this work is by no means simple. Further, as these activities require skills students may neithercome to college familiar with nor practice in multiple courses, courses like Design I experiencesignificant pressure to both cover a great deal of ground and do so in ways that are accessible

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Engineering Professional Development using Robotics Activities

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sai Prasanth Krishnamoorthy, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Sheila Borges Rajguru, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education

chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 62 journal articles, and 154 conference pa- pers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 35 M.S., and 5 Ph.D. thesis students; 58 undergraduate research students and 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 500 K-12 teachers and 118 high school student researchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 59 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di- rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM education of over 1,000 students annually. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Designing NGSS-Aligned Lesson Plans during a Teacher Professional Development Program (Fundamental)1. IntroductionRapid

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Engineering Professional Development using Robotics Activities

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hye Sun You, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Sonia Mary Chacko, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Sheila Borges Rajguru, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education

category Inspiration through Leadership. Moreover, he is a recipient c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #25285of 2014-2015 University Distinguished Teaching Award at NYU. His scholarly activities have included3 edited books, 9 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 62 journal articles, and 154 conference pa-pers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 35 M.S., and 5 Ph.D. thesis students; 58 undergraduate research studentsand 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 500 K-12 teachers and 118 high school studentresearchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 59 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di

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Design in Engineering Education Division: Capstone Design Practices

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Mark E. Walter, University of California, Irvine

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Design in Engineering Education

senioryear by enrolling in the department’s placeholder-course, MAE195, starting in 2009. It shouldalso be noted that these are all requirements for mechanical engineering students only.MAE189 is not required for aerospace engineering (AE) students, but it can be used for up to 8AE technical electives. This projects ecosystem is largely in place today and is summarized inFigure 1, and also shows some other courses with design content within the MAE curriculum.Figure 2 shows the types of projects within the ecosystem. Figure 1: The MAE projects ecosystem showing both in-class hands-on activities/projects and the MAE group projects. Figure 2: The types of projects in the MAE projects ecosystem.In 2013, it was obvious

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ERM Technical Session 3: Working in Teams

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ed LeRoy Michor, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

contexts [1], [2]. This study is part of a broadcurricular reform project in 11 core studio courses using assignments that support students’learning of engineering practice [3], [4]. The reform is motivated by research that relates thedevelopment of higher-level capabilities such as systems thinking, communication skills, ethicalstandards, and critical thinking to students’ success in the workforce [5]. It also addresses callsfor greater emphasis on complex, open-ended design problems reflecting work done byprofessional engineers [6].Such tasks contrast with more typical school worksheets that require an algorithmic applicationof course concepts, with an emphasis on reaching a single correct solution through an instructor-determined solution path

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SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Stirgus; Morteza Nagahi, Mississippi State University; Junfeng Ma, Mississippi State University; Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Deborah K. Eakin, Mississippi State University

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Systems Engineering

increasingcomplexity, excessive information, ambiguity, emergence and high levels of uncertainty.Dealing with problems exhibiting these characteristics requires non-technological, inherentlysocial, organizational, and political knowledge [1], [2]. In response to effective problem-solvingin the domain of complex systems, systems thinking evolved to include a wide variety of acceptedapproaches and techniques. Checkland [3] described systems thinking as the thought processwhich demonstrates the ability to think and speak in a new holistic language in order to understandand deal with complex systems problems. With this new discipline, identifying potential factorsthat affect systems thinking is important in establishing more effective ways to educate studentsto

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First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Scott Smith, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

to maximize student learning outcomes.3 MethodsAt this early stage of this work in progress paper (1 semester) a formalized method for creating acontrolled study has not yet been deployed. However, initial results from the activities described in thebackground are available and provide a useful baseline for developing long term methodologies. Thedata include homework grades, post assignment surveys, and exam grades for students who weresubjected to both grading methodologies within the same semester.3.1 HomeworkHomework consisted of short story problems solvable by students using techniques presented in classencoded as either a Matlab script or function. Such homework was given at the conclusion of eachlaboratory period. Homework at

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ERM Technical Session 14: Thinking about the Engineering Curriculum

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba; Robert Renaud PhD, University of Manitoba

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Educational Research and Methods

attributes cluster for a new engineer in engineering practice asperceived by key engineering stakeholders. The data consisted of perceived similarities between eachpossible pair of graduate attributes collected from engineering student, faculty and industrystakeholders. Multidimensional scaling analysis showed that the 12 graduate attributes can beconceptualized as four clusters, which we have suggested be titled, Problem Solving Skills,Interpersonal Skills, Ethical Reasoning, and Creativity and Innovation. These findings, supported bythe relevant literature, highlight the need to further explore how engineering competencies cluster inpractice to add empirical support for program changes aimed toward educating the whole engineer.1. Introduction and

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ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Humberto Eduardo Cavallin, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus; Jose L. Perdomo, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus; Jonathan Munoz Barreto, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Oscar Marcelo Suarez, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Fabio Andrade, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

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Construction Engineering

design and build a robustinfrastructure that can overcome the impact of major natural catastrophes.IntroductionHurricane Maria made landfall on September 20, 2017 in Puerto Rico as a category 4 hurricane,the fifth strongest hurricane to ever hit the United States. Hurricane Maria plowed through theisland from southeast to northwest damaging the infrastructure and causing devastation anddeath. The widespread outages of power and telecommunication service left the islandpractically uncommunicated [1].The current devastation caused by the hurricane and the subsequent (and ongoing) recoveryefforts heightened awareness about designing and building infrastructure able to withstand theimpact of natural events. It became evident that, in order to be

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prateek Shekhar, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan; Julie Libarkin, Michigan State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

theories. Thepurpose of our paper is to provide a methodological resource for researchers interested inconducting theory-driven engineering entrepreneurship research. We present the three phases ofour work on the development of a conceptual framework for understanding student participationin EEPs. Our conceptual framework is guided by the Cross Chain-Of-Response Model of AdultLearning. We explicate our approach involving the identification of key theories inentrepreneurship assessment through a systematic review of the literature (Phase 1), synthesis ofthe theories into a conceptual model (Phase 2), and validation and revision of factor definitionsbased on student interview data. Our work identified six factors that inform student participationin

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Design in Engineering Education Division: Design Methodology

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Woo Lee, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, Northeastern University; Colleen M. Seifert, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

engineers. In this paper, we describe this process, including our summaryof our findings from interviews with practicing engineers who successfully identified applicationsfor technologies they developed, and how patterns from data analysis were translated into a designtool. We also include data from pilot testing with the tool and how the pilot tests were used torefine the tool. Through this process, we were able to develop and refine an empirically-baseddesign tool to aid solution mapping.IntroductionIn traditional problem-first design processes, engineers start with a problem and diverge to identifydiverse possible solutions [1]–[5]. However, engineers may not follow this sequence; they can alsodevelop solutions (i.e. new technologies) and

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Architectural Division Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Kwak, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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Architectural Engineering

. Industrialized farming, for all its virtues, hasnot come without collateral damage—depleting healthy soil and contributing to threats ofcontamination. The U.S. is losing farmland at a rate of 40 acres every hour; New York Statealone has lost a half million acres over the last 30 years [1]. With the average age of farmersrising and the number of young, new farmers declining at an alarming rate [2], the generationalpassing of practical, institutional knowledge and experience is at risk. Since the earliest days ofcivilization, farming has been the bedrock of society. It is imperative for our generation touphold and support sustainable farming practices and create innovative solutions to theagricultural crisis.The author was part of a grant-based project

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Innovation and Fun in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle K. Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

. Toaddress this, we developed a framework that helps students (1) understand the relevance ofcontent in lower-level civil engineering courses to real-life applications, (2) make connectionsthrough course content across civil engineering sub-disciplines, as well as non-engineeringcourses, and (3) understand impacts and create value in the broader, holistic perspective of theirprojects.Additionally, we created a common project platform upon which to build and further developproject objectives in selected required technical design courses. This will facilitate the synthesisof all sub-discipline components to fit together as part of the overall system. The framework wasintroduced in the freshman introduction to design course with the intent for it to be

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ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Debs, Purdue University; Jiansong Zhang, Purdue University; Yunfeng Chen, Purdue University

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Construction Engineering

curriculum. Finally, from the instructors’ perspective, seeing students highly engaged was a motivating factor, however some improvements should be made for the future, such as (1) spreading the integration lab sections into more weeks of the semester, (2) more scaffolding of students in regards to expectations for the written and oral presentation, and (3) allocating more points to the activity as a whole. We expect this paper will shed a light for other instructors who are considering developing integrating activities within their construction curriculum.Introduction Recent reports related to the U.S. construction industry indicate that more collaborativedelivery methods such as Design-Build (DB) are

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas E. Mertz, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; William E. Genereux, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Troy Harding, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Tim Bower, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Katrina M Lewis; Michael Lee Oetken, Kansas State University

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans

the upper-class courses,and for professional presentation to potential employers and clients. The benefits and challengesthat were experienced during the first two years of using freshman studios will be discussed aswell as what was learned from our assessment efforts.BackgroundStarting in the fall 2016 semester, the computer faculty implemented a revised four-yearcomputer-technology curriculum using a studio course model [1]. Studio courses emphasize aprojects and problems-based format as opposed to a traditional academic lecture format.Around 53% of students currently enrolled in the computer-technology degree begin their firstyear of college at age 22 or above, and about 27% of the enrolled computer students are militaryveterans. Therefore

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ERM Technical Session 7: Learning and Research in Makerspaces

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Torralba, University of Miami; Rob Rouse, Southern Methodist University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

the SMU Maker Education Project, a project based out of the Caruth Institute of Engineering Education at SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Developing an Engineering Identity through Immersive Design Challenges in Academic Makerspaces: A Qualitative Case Study IntroductionAcademic makerspaces are becoming commonplace in engineering schools across thecountry [1-3]. These spaces, often blending aspects of community makerspaces withaspects of traditional engineering school spaces (e.g., machine shop, wood shop), areplaces where creative individuals have access to a variety of digital and physical tools andcan work

Conference Session

Best Practices in Research & Assessment Tools for Pre-College Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susheela Shanta, Governor's STEM Academy @ the Burton Center for Arts and Technology - Center for Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education

American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Developing and Assessing Authentic Problem-Solving Skills in High School Pre-Engineering StudentsIntroductionCritical thinking and problem solving (CT and PS) skills involved in solving authentic (real-world) problems are desirable for engineering students and practitioners. CT and PS go hand-in-hand, where achieving the end-goal or solving the problem requires decision-making aboutdisciplinary content to be used, discarding irrelevant information, devising a strategy andevaluating progress [1]. Among other reasons for students’ failure to persist in college STEMprograms, researchers [2] note that students’ lack the depth of knowledge, skills, and habits inproblem

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida; Kyla McMullen, University of Florida; Tiffanie R. Smith, University of Florida; Simone A. Smarr, University of Florida; Juan E. Gilbert, University of Florida

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Minorities in Engineering

Smith1 Smarr1 Gilbert1 jam323@ufl.edu kyla@cise.ufl.edu tiffan3@ufl.edu ssmarr@ufl.edu juan@ufl.edu 1 Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering University of FloridaAbstractIn 2014, an American land-grant research university in the South began a new cycle of theNational Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (S–STEM) grant entitled the Human-Centered Computing Scholars (HCCS):Fostering a New Generation of Underrepresented and Financially Disadvantaged Researchers.This project was a continuation of NSF Grant No. 1060545, which supported students at

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STEM Issues

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr., Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, University of Florida; Elizabeth Deuermeyer, Texas A & M University; Alexander Nicholas Berman, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

manufacturingengineering education is structured with respect to knowledge, skills, and efficiency [1, 2].Looking towards Making and its implications on production and education could address theseissues and return US to manufacturing advantage. Making is generally understood by three corecharacteristics. First Making is typically viewed as a hobbyist practice rather than a professionalone [3]. Second, Making brings with it experimentation through tinkering, iterative development,and prototyping [4]. Finally, Making is geared towards the creation of single unique artifacts [5].Making holds the potential for a significant educational impact for students. Prior work hasdocumented how Making can improve both STEM learning outcome, this through the acquisitionof a