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Teaching Statics: What and How?

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Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Aimee Monique Cloutier, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

difficulty (Figure 2). Taking all these facts together, one can conclude that the “corequisite” was simply not as prepared for Exam 1 as their counterparts. One possible reason for this is that the “corequisite” first encountered particle equilibrium in Week 4 of their Physics I class, which occurred after Exam 1 had already been administered. They simply did not have as much reinforcement and repetition on this material as their “prerequisite” counterparts. They are also likely less prepared for the rigors of a college exam. For most of the “corequisite” group, Exam 1 was their first or second exam in their college careers and that might also have been a factor in their poor performance.  The

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First-year Programs: Teams and Teamwork

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Jean Carlos Batista Abreu, Elizabethtown College; Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College

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data obtained through amixed-methods approach. Results indicate that students’ attitudes toward teamwork andtheir perceptions of their own teamwork skills improved over the semester.IntroductionTeamwork is vital to engineers’ professional lives. Passow 2012 surveyed over 4000practicing engineers representing eleven different disciplines asking them to evaluatethe importance of the different ABET competencies in their careers [1]. Teamwork(ABET Outcome 5, formally ABET Outcome D) received the highest rating.Considering its importance to the field, team-based assignments, particularly semester-long design projects, are commonly employed in engineering curricula. Whileteamwork can be a rewarding experience, it can also be a source of anxiety and

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Alternative Methods of Teaching and Learning Mechanics

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Jillian Schmidt, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Mechanics

students. Over the span of his career, Dr. Libre authored and co-authored 3 chapter books, 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 60 conference papers. He has advised and co-advised 8 gradu- ate students and mentored over 30 undergraduate students. He has collaborated with scholars from several countries, including Iran, China, Slovenia, Canada, and the US. He also served as a reviewer for 6 journals and a committee member of 5 conferences. He is the recipient of the University of Missouri President Award for Innovative Teaching (2018), the Teaching with Technology Award in the Focus on Teaching and technology conference (2018), Joseph H Senne Jr. Academy of Civil Engineering Faculty Teaching and Service Achievement

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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Edward F. Crawley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Mark Bathe, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Amitava "Babi" Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

enrollment in many majors.NEET is based on the following four principles: 1. Our education should focus on preparing our students to develop the new machines and systems that they will build in the middle of the 21st century. 2. We should help our students prepare themselves to be makers, discoverers or positioned along this spectrum, and we should teach engineering fundamentals as a foundation for careers in both research and practice. 3. We should build our education around the way our students learn best, engaging them in their learning, and implementing pilots to understand the desirable balance of classroom, project, and digital education for the digital natives. 4. In view of the speed of scientific

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses

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Bridget Benson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Joseph Callenes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Amin Malek, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

this activity. This person also identified as having a gender that is under-represented in the field of computing. Only one person wished to spend more time on thisactivity (question 6) and specifically stated:“I liked learning what people did with their careers because I have no clue what to do with mine.It gives me ideas! And hope!”Only two students specifically answered the open ended question each stating:“I thought the choice of contributors was good.” Assessing Weekly Computing Contributor Activity 5 4.4 Average Likert

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 3: Digital Learning Part I

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Fitratullah Khan, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Mahmoud K Quweider, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Ala Qubbaj, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Emmett Tomai, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Liyu Zhang, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Hansheng Lei

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the PI on an NSF INCLUDES (Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Dis- coverers in Engineering and Science) project/Symposium for ADVANCING STEM Latinas in Academic Careers. Prior to his Dean position, Dr. Qubbaj served as Senior Associate Vice President/Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs & Diversity at UTRGV. He is also a full professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Qubbaj received his Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma with specialization in combustion and energy system. His research has been sponsored by NSF, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense.Dr. Emmett Tomai, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Emmett Tomai is an

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Instructional technologies - Simulations, VR, Remote Education

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Kevin Frank, Drexel University; Ayanna Elise Gardner, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Kevin Frank, Drexel University Drexel University student studying Mechanical Engineering Technology. Currently on CO-OP and work- ing on the Unity3D implementation portion of this project.Ms. Ayanna Elise Gardner, Drexel University After graduating with her associate’s degree in Engineering Technology from Delaware County Commu- nity College in 2018, Ayanna transferred to Drexel University to continue her undergraduate career. Her interest in the hands-on applications of the Engineering Technology field was sparked during her time as an organizational-level helicopter mechanic for the United States

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 4 - Innovating Engineering Education through Industry and Community Partnerships, Maker Spaces, Competitions, Research Initiatives, and Experiential Education

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Kyle Dukart, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; David John Orser, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Ben Guengerich, University of Minnesota - Anderson Student Innovation Labs

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

academic interests. Ben has degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Case Western Reserve University and started his career at CWRU’s think[box] makerspace. Outside of his work in the Anderson Labs, Ben mentors students on a local high school robotics team and likes working on projects that blend music and engineering, like a piano that sends real time musical instructions to a choir, and giant musical Tesla Coils. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Makerspaces for the Multitudes - Strategies to Expand Access and Use of a College MakerspaceIntroductionThis evidence-based practice paper reports the effectiveness of various strategies to

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NSF Grantees: K-12 Session 1

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Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr., Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, University of Florida; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Alexander Nicholas Berman, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Early Concept Grant for Exploratory Research (EAGER) that tested the feasibility ofcoupling Maker concepts with real world concerns in manufacturing and production engineeringin high school classrooms. Through the EAGER, we engaged in a 3-year pilot research study onhow the Making as Micro-Manufacture M2 model may create a situated learning space. In the M2model, students can develop self-constructed educational experiences through their directengagement in Making for everyday, real world use. Practically, we applied the M2 model in theform of a practice-based learning career and technology education (CTE) course focused oncombining Making, Engineering, and elementary science curriculum implementation.For our study, we pursued the following two

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy II - Best Teaching Practices

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Elizabeth Rose Pollack, Michigan State University ; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Michele J. Grimm, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Michele J. Grimm is the Wielenga Creative Engineering Endowed Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Her research has focused on injury biomechanics – from characterizing important tissue properties to developing appropriate models for the assessment of injury mechanisms. Most recently, this has included working with obstetricians to identify the pathomechanics of neonatal brachial plexus injury. Based on this work, she served on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Task Force on Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy. In addition to her scientific research, Dr. Grimm has spent a large part of her career focused on curriculum development and enhancement of student learning in engineering. She served on the

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ET Pedagogy I

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

career placing. Project outcomes were evaluatedagainst ABET learning outcomes summarized in Table 6. Performance assessment and feedback weredone through the evaluation of biweekly submitted reports by the students. The project constituted 50%of the final GPA of the course. There were four main categories toward the project grade: biweeklyreports (15%), final report (50%), presentation (25%), and team evaluation (10%). The details of the fourcategories are as follows: 1) Biweekly reports: constituted 15% of the project grade. These reports summarized the work of the previous two weeks. Each report was recorded on a log-book that included the following activities: i. Agendas and minutes of meetings identifying decisions

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Star Tech: Bringing Data Science and Technologies into the Classroom

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Jinwoo An, University of Mount Union; Alan M. Hunter, University of Central Florida; Xi Wang P.E., University of Mount Union; Boo Hyun Nam, University of Central Florida ; Yong Je Kim, University of Central Florida; Byoung Hooi Cho, University of Central Florida

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Civil Engineering

- scale). For his dissertation, he conducted a research on the mechanical and structural performance of cement composite materials, which incorporated sustainable materials (Meso-scale). During his postdoc- toral career, he deeply explored the effects of Micro- and Nano-materials as additives in cement composite materials (Micro- and Nano-scale).Mr. Alan M. Hunter, University of Central Florida I am a student at the University of Central Florida, with educational background in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology, as well as study in Education, Philosophy, History, and Literature.Dr. Xi Wang P.E., University of Mount UnionProf. Boo Hyun Nam, University of Central FloridaDr. Yong Je Kim, University of Central FloridaDr

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Materials Division Technical Session 1

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Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Sarah Hoyt, Arizona State University

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Materials

development program. Her educational background includes two Master’s degrees from Grand Canyon University in Curriculum and Instruction and Education Administration. Her areas of interest are in student inclusion programs and creating faculty development that ultimately boost engagement and per- formance in students from lower SES backgrounds. Prior to her role as project manager, Sarah worked as the SEI Coordinator for a local high school and has also developed an inclusion program for Migrant and Immigrant students that utilized co-teaching and active learning as keystones of the program. She began her educational career as a high school teacher, teaching courses in English, math, and science. c

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2

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Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, San Jose State University; Sadaqatali Hussainali Mirza, San Jose State University; Chitra R. Nayak, Tuskegee University; Maria Calhoun, Tuskegee University

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Engineering Design Graphics

. In addition, research has shown the role of graphics education in developingwell-balanced human citizens [5, 6].Spatial visualization (SV) skill is an essential quality for being able to communicate graphically.Spatial visualization skill can be defined as the ability to mentally understand, visualize, rotateand manipulate geometric objects [1, 7-9]. Literature shows that keen SV skills is an indicator ofachievement in STEM fields [10]. These skills have been demonstrated as a key factor for thesuccess in 84 careers [11]. In addition, a 2010 report on the role of women in STEM fieldsidentifies that SV skills are important for the success of women students in STEM related fields[12]. The report also states that women and underrepresented

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New Directions for ET

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Michael Shenoda, State University of New York

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

eachcourse, each instructor, and each student body. Therefore, the evolution of OER materials withinthe same Construction Management course, and the resulting effects, are a subject for futureconsideration, as well.References[1] Shenoda, Michael. Applicability of Open Educational Resources (OER) in Construction Engineering. Presented at 2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. https://peer.asee.org/32319[2] Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. “Leaning Out Textbook Costs” Industrial Engineer, August 2015[3] Career Igniter. “How Much Does Civil Engineering School Cost?” 2019. https://www.careerigniter.com/questions/how-much-does-civil-engineering-school-cost/[4] The Economist. “Why textbooks cost so much” August 16, 2014.[5

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First-Year Programs: Assessment in the First Year

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Abigail T. Stephan, Clemson University; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University; Matthew K. Miller, Clemson University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

with exam wrappers was framed asa four-stage after-action review in order to correlate their experiences as students and their futureprofessional careers as engineers (Appendix A). After-action reviews, originating from themilitary, are used to debrief the process and performance on an event or activity and include fourphases: planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up [3]. Often used as informal evaluationsof a team’s performance, after-action reviews should be framed as an opportunity for growth [7].In industry, these reviews are sometimes referred to as “post mortems” or “lessons learned,” withthe main idea being to provide a systematic way to capture process improvement [8]. The examwrapper activity was intentionally created to model

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Faculty Development Research

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Sarah Hoyt, Arizona State University; Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Claire Fletcher Honeycutt, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; James A Middleton, Arizona State University; Robert J Culbertson, Arizona State University; Ke Liu, Arizona State University

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the SEI Coordinator for a local high school and has also developed an inclusion program for Migrant and Immigrant students that utilized co-teaching and active learning as keystones of the program. She began her educational career as a high school teacher, teaching courses in English, math, and science.Dr. Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University Lindy Hamilton Mayled is the Director of Instructional Effectiveness for the Fulton Schools of Engineer- ing at Arizona State University. She has a PhD in Psychology of Learning, Education, and Technology and her research and areas of interest are in improving educational outcomes for STEM students through the integration of active learning and technology-enabled

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ENT Division Technical Session: Entrepreneurship and IP

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Soohyun Yi, Texas Tech University; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

is the main area of her expertise, which has enabled her a) to investigate growth trajectories of motivation and career choices; b) to identify opportunity gaps within underserved groups; and c) to evaluate and improve educational interventions in STEM. One of her original studies validating a motivation scale for engineering students was recently published in the Journal of Engineering Education. With the exper- tise in quantitative research methodology, she is engaged in collaborative research with entrepreneurship education and other interdisciplinary programs.Dr. Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette Nathalie Duval-Couetil is the Director of the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Labs & Projects - New Opportunities

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Khalifa H. Harib, United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Rihab Kamal M. Hamza, United Arab Emirates University; Muthanna Ahmed Aziz, United Arab Emirates University

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Mechanical Engineering

in the UK. He started his career in the UK as the Senior Research Assistant at the SERC Engineering Design Centre. He joined Brunel University in 1995 where he worked for 18 years before joining United Arab Emirates University in August 2011. During his stay at Brunel he has worked with many British industries. Dr Sivaloganathan is a keen researcher in Design and was the Convenor for the International Engineering Design Conferences in 1998 and 2000. He has been a regular participant of the ASEE annual conference during the past few years. He has published more than 85 papers in reputed journals and conferences.Mrs. Rihab Kamal M. Hamza, UAE University Rihab K. M. Hamza joined the United Arab Emirates University in

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 9: Pedagogical Tools

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Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University; Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University

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Computers in Education

,” Systems Research and Behavioral Science, vol. 35, no. 4, 2018.[2] M. Borrego, J. Karlin, L. D. McNair and K. Beddoes, “Team Effectiveness Theory from Industrial and Organizational Psychology Applied to Engineering Student Project Teams: A Research Review,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 102, no. 4, 2013.[3] F. Morgeson, M. Reider, & M. Campion, “Selecting individuals in team settings: The importance of social skills, personality characteristics, and teamwork knowledge,” Personnel Psychology, vol. 58, no.3, 2005.[4] N. Dasgupta, M. M. Scircle, and M. Hunsinger, “Female peers in small work groups enhance women's motivation, verbal participation, and career aspirations in engineering,” Proceedings

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 3 - Co-op Recruitment and Factors Affecting Success

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Brandy Maki, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Cody Mann, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

toengineering. Other actions were reported as assisting the student to increase confidence that didnot fit into the four general categories were grouped in to an “other” category. 1a. Job Search SkillsThe most prevalent attribution by students of increased confidence in job search was learning jobsearch skills. These skills included marketing oneself through activities such as: writing a coverletter and resume, understanding what skills are relevant, understanding how to interview andanswer different types of questions, understand how to search for jobs, dressing professionally,sending thank-you letters, developing a LinkedIn profile, being an active participant in careerfairs, and networking. One student stated that “career fairs helped as well

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Teaching Statics: What and How?

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Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, San Jose State University; Josh Taylor Hurt; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Benjamin W. Caldwell, LeTourneau University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

graduate research student in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technological, where he received his Bachelors degree in the spring of 2020 . He has been working in the IDREEM lab under the guidance of Dr. Julie Linsey for most of his career at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Josh has been a part of the research into Maker Spaces and Engineering Education conducted within the IDREEM lab, and is currently focusing on Engineering Education.Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond PhD, Texas A&M University Director of the Sketch Recognition Lab and Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engi- neering at Texas A&M University, Dr. Hammond is an international leader in

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Research in Faculty Development

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Kristen Ferris, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Pil Kang, University of New Mexico

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Faculty Development Division

Education / Spencer Post- doctoral Fellow and a 2018 NSF CAREER awardee in engineering education research. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two-strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Dr. Pil Kang, University of New Mexico Sung ”Pil” Kang is an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico. His academic interests include change management, change model validation, and mindset evolution. He may be reached at pilkang@unm.edu

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The Best of First-year Programs Division

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Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Jason Immekus, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

Engineers Australia Seg Meeting.” Melbourne, 2010.[3] B. N. Geisinger and D. R. Raman, “Why they leave: Understanding student attrition from engineering majors,” Int. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 29, no. 4, p. 914, 2013.[4] PCAST, President’s Council on Advisors on Science and Technology. Washington, DC: Office of the President, 2012.[5] W. Tyson, “Modeling engineering degree attainment using high school and college physics and calculus coursetaking and achievement,” J. Eng. Educ., 2011.[6] J. Levin and J. H. Wyckoff, “Predictors of persistence and success in an engineering program,” NACADA J., 1995.[7] W. Pearson Jr and J. D. Miller, “Pathways to an engineering career,” Peabody J. Educ., vol. 87, no. 1, pp. 46

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Chemical Engineering in the Junior and Senior Year

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Thomas Andrew Meadowcroft, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

standard [4]. Learning to breakdown the functions of a reactor or a distillation column into equipment modules and then writingphases, short parameterized procedures for those modules, is not only essential to automationdesign. It also teaches students a valuable approach for solving any complex problem, inparticular the management of any large project. Figure 2 Sequential Function ChartDocumentationChemical engineers, even those who become Process Control specialists, are not going to spendtheir careers programming control systems; it would be a waste of their talents when other(lower-priced) professionals can be hired. To manage these professionals, chemical engineersneed to practice writing a specification for a control system

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 4

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William D Lawson P.E., Ph.D., Texas Tech University; Heather R. Keister PE, Freese and Nichols

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #29733Professional Ethics LIVE! – A Community Partnership in ContinuingEducationWilliam D Lawson P.E., Ph.D., Texas Tech University William D. Lawson, P.E., Ph.D. serves as an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Texas Tech Uni- versity. His career in higher education is characterized by excellence and innovation in teaching, award- winning scholarship and sponsored research, and professional service at the national, regional and local levels. Creative activities encompass both technical research on geotechnical applications in transporta- tion, and interdisciplinary study of professionalism, ethics

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Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Toshika Fegade, Drexel University; Yu-Chieh (Jamie) Wu, Drexel University ; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

be and can be better designed through 3Dmodeling software to create a more effective and efficient wind turbine. Through an understandingof aerodynamics and air flow, it is possible to generate an airfoil design for the blade of the windturbine, which induces lift by creating a low pressure, high velocity flow of air over its curved topsurface and a high pressure, low velocity pocket under the curved top surface, which will reducethe amount of drag back into the fan, increasing efficiency of the fan. The overall length and widthof the new design is similar to the flat blade design, but because of its curvature it has less surfacearea for the wind to contact it [12-15].In preparing students for their future career, virtual reality experiences

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Information Literacy in First-year Courses and Co-curricular Experiences

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Joanne Dera, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D. Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Davida Scharf, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Libraries

, aremodeling a freshman engineering course on a project called “Design Your Process of Becominga World-Class Engineering Student” to provide students a curriculum that would furtherencourage their interest in engineering while giving them the tools to help them succeed in theirengineering academic and professional careers [12]. However, the curriculum does notspecifically focus on information literacy or question formulation. Yet, as in our experience withFED101, other engineering educators have found that students are still lacking the logical andcritical thinking skills that are required to develop a compelling inquiry of a topic, and havedifficulty performing effective information searches [14, 16]. Teaching students how toformulate research

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First-year Programs: Focus on Students

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Goli Nossoni, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

introverted (I).Personality types can be used to help people know more about their strengths, weaknesses, likes,dislikes, compatibility with other people and even potential career preferences. An ASEE-MBTIstudy done in 1980s showed that engineering students predominantly tend to have thinking andjudging personality types and are generally introverted [3,4]. However, no study has relatedstudents’ personality type to their technical topics of interest. Data gathered last year [1] showed that engineering students generally have the samepersonality types as in the 1980 data gathered by ASEE. The majority of engineering studentshad J and T personality types. There was a shift in the introverted and extroverted personalitytypes with a greater

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3: Diversity in Mathematics Education

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Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy; Kirstie A. Plantenberg, University of Detroit Mercy

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Diversity

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Mathematics

after finishing the course. It was important to explorewho these students were and what they did after leaving the discipline. Table I summarizes somedata for all the students who left the program. Based on the best information that was available itseems six students dropped out and there is no information about their current status (indicated as“dropped out” in the table). Seven students changed major and are pursuing other career optionsranging from a degree in Mathematics to Cybersecurity. These are very good outcomes becausethe earlier the students can determine their true calling the better it is. If math is the reason fortheir switching (and as the table indicates that it probably is not the reason for everyone) it is goodto be able to do