Conference Session

Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie P. Martin, Clemson University; Stacey D. Garrett, Clemson University; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech; Jamora Hamilton, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

A Qualitative Look at African American Students’ Perceptions of Developing Engineer of 2020 Traits Through Non-curricular ActivitiesIntroduction and MotivationThe National Academy of Engineering’s publication The Engineer of 2020: Visions ofEngineering in the New Century identifies 10 attributes necessary for engineering graduates: (1)strong analytical skills; (2) practical ingenuity (skill in planning, combining, and adapting); (3)creativity; (4) communication skills; (5) principles of business and management; (6) principles ofleadership; (7) high ethical standards; (8) professionalism; (9) dynamism, agility, resilience,flexibility (the ability to learn new things quickly and apply knowledge to new

Conference Session

Fundamental: Metrics & Assessment for K-12 Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Holly Jr., INSPIRE Institute, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

habits of mind can enhance pre-college students’ learning abilities. Page 26.177.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Assessment Tool to Evaluate Student Learning of Engineering (Fundamental) Strand: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best practices in curriculum designWhile STEM subjects have traditionally been taught separately in K-12 schools the newinitiatives share a focus on integrated approaches to teaching STEM. For example, the recentlyreleased Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)1 addressed the need for explicit integrationof

Conference Session

Survey and Assessment Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrystal A. S. Smith, University of South Florida; Hesborn Wao, University of South Florida; Julie P Martin, Clemson University; George T. MacDonald, University of South Florida; Reginald S Lee, University of South Florida; Gladis Kersaint, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

fromanthropology become useful in elucidating complex concepts such as culture models and socialcapital. Cultural models are internalized cognitive schemas that individuals within a cultureshare to varying degrees and draw upon to form and organize their beliefs, meanings, andpractices.1 Social capital is refers to the social connections of students and the resourcesavailable through those connections. To examine these concepts, it is important to understandtheir meaning as interpreted by individuals who are members of a particular culture. Freelisting, an anthropological structured technique, allows researchers to quickly and systematicallycollect data about a population’s shared cultural knowledge in a specified cultural model

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Project-based Learning and Cornerstone Courses

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Yanhua Cao, Jackson State University; Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

approaches, the traditional seminar approach to introducing creative strategiesand question prompts may particularly promote students to apply cognitive strategies andquestions prompts and enhance their confidence in their ability. The online learning ofcreative strategies and question prompts may be more effective in scaffolding students’learning process and enhancing students’ learning outcomes. The online learning with e-mailed prompts may be more effective in fostering students’ self-efficacy and learning ofmethodology, and strengthening their interest in creativity and engineering, as well as theircareer identity.1. Introduction Nurturing creativity and metacognitive skills of undergraduate students is critical for U.S.to maintain its global

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology; Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University

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Engineering Ethics

narrow it down to “engineering ethics,” and Google spits out another enormous number: 8,333,000. This is getting discouraging. Finally, you try “teaching engineering ethics,” which yields a mere 1,840,000. Even Google Scholar gives you 17,000 possibilities. A sense of panic begins burbling up: what do you do?Since the “new” ABET criteria appeared over a decade ago, more engineering and technologyprograms have incorporated ethics components in response to Criterion 3f, requiring thatstudents display “an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.”1 For new or evenseasoned educators, however, this is easier said than done.As one of the ancient fields of study, ethics can be quite intimidating, especially the

Conference Session

Evaluation: Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Gregorio, Drexel University; David S Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Brandon Gregory Morton, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Alyssa M Batula, Drexel University; Michael Caro; Jeffrey Scott, Drexel University; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Kara Martine Lindstrom, Drexel University, ExCITe Center

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, but also, presents STEM in an accessible,engaging way, leveraging students’ passion and interest in music as a catalyst for learning. SMTis a unique STEM experience for high-school students who would not otherwise considersupplementing their education with STEM or even pursuing STEM careers.1 IntroductionThe Summer Music Technology (SMT) program offers a unique educational experience for risinghigh school sophomores and juniors. The week-long program, initiated in 2006 as part of an NSFCAREER award, aims to introduce its participants to the concepts underlying modern musictechnology through inquiry-based projects and activities, drawing upon common music listeningand performance experiences. Music continues to prove an integral part of

Conference Session

Communication as Performance

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Alley, The Pennsylvania State University; Lori B. Miraldi, The Pennsylvania State University; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #12419Memory Maps: Helping Engineering Students Fashion Words on the Spot inTheir Technical PresentationsMr. Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Michael Alley is an associate professor of engineering communication at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer-Verlag, 2013) and founder of the web- site Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science (writing.engr.psu.edu), which receives more than 1 million page downloads each year.Lori B Miraldi, The Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Strategies II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matias Recabarren, Universidad de los Andes; Claudio Alvarez, Facultad de Ingenieria y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad de los Andes; María Ignacia Díaz, Universidad de los Andes

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

methodologies almost always involve students discussing questions and solving problemsin class, with much of the work in and out of class being done by students working in smallgroups22. Experimentation with some of these methods has demonstrated that students achievebetter conceptual comprehension and problem-solving capacity learning with them23 13.Although pedagogical innovation in STEM education can lead to improved teaching andlearning, the adoption of innovations is a potentially long-lasting process, posing challenges toinstitutions regarding curriculum development, technology adoption and cultural change24 1 25 26.Several barriers exist to the use and adoption of novel teaching methodologies based on RBIS27 128 . These include student

Conference Session

Microprocessor, Microcontrollers, and Embedded Systems Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nannan He, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Han-Way Huang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Electrical and Computer

complex touch sensing devices (i.e., touch keys, touch slider andtouchscreen). The Atmel SAM 4S-EK2 board is chosen as the main development boardemployed for practicing the touch devices programming. Multiple capstone projects have beendeveloped, for example adaptive touch-based servo motor control, and calculator and games onthe touchscreen. Our primary experiences indicate that the project-based learning approach withthe utilization of the selected microcontroller board and software package is efficient andpractical for teaching advanced touch sensing techniques. Students have shown the great interestand the capability in adopting touch devices into their senior design projects to improve humanmachine interface.1. IntroductionModern touch

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland

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Mechanical Engineering

subject theirparts to physical testing to verify that certain performance requirements had been met. This alsoallowed them to compare the deflection predictions (made using FEA) with the actual deflectionsunder load. The overall goal of these changes was for the students to come to a clearerunderstanding of how the successful and informed execution of FEA in the design process couldpositively affect the ultimate performance of their designs.The effectiveness of this active, project-based learning approach was assessed through instructorevaluation of student performance, student questionnaires, and solicitation of oral comments.Written student evaluations of the experience indicated that the students (1) enjoyed actuallyseeing their products come

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Teaching and Advising Students in that Critical First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelley Lorimer P.Eng., MacEwan University; Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs

larger class sizes where lecture-style teaching methods are prevalent and remain unchangedfrom year to year. At the end of first year only a fraction of the students remain. Attrition ratesfor degree completion in engineering have been reported to be between 40-60%1-3. At ourinstitution the attrition rates for transfer to second year from our first-year program fall withinthis same range. Efforts to maximize retention have been reported through modifications ofcurriculum4 and teaching methods5 (for example) with varying success.Studies done almost two decades ago found a strong link between personality type and academicsuccess6-9. In particular, these studies used Myer’s Briggs typing as the method of analysis in anattempt to direct teaching

Conference Session

Concept Inventories and Assessment of Knowledge

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A Urlacher, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

developed to isolate concepts and typically include commonmisconceptions as possible incorrect answers. Situated cognition theory suggests that knowledgeis an interaction between the individual and the context and that isolated concepts may be oflimited value in solving engineering design problems. We began to test this proposition byadministering the statics concept inventory to practicing civil engineers.Purpose: The purpose of this research is to gather data on practicing civil engineers’performance on the statics concept inventory.Methods: The statics concept inventory, implemented as an online survey, collected responsesfrom practicing engineers with a range of experience from 1 year to 45 years as an engineer.Results: There were 25

Conference Session

Using Technology and Research-based Instructional Practices in BME

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-michel I. Maarek, University of Southern California; Brittany Kay, University of Southern California

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Biomedical

by replacing the lectures with active forms of learning in the classroom [1] [2].Typically, the content is delivered online through recorded lecture videos complemented bytextbook and literature reading, browsing websites, and other modes of content delivery [2].Reported advantages of the flipped classroom approach include making the students responsiblefor their learning and helping them develop lifelong learning skills [3] as well as providing themwith individualized instruction to remedy weaknesses or misconceptions [4]. Time not spentlistening to the lectures is freed to work on additional and more complex applications of thecourse content, including open-ended design exercises [1]. Students work in the classroom ingroups and this form

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bunmi Babajide, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the STEM disciplines. Thetheoretical framework guiding the development of the PictureSTEM modules was the STEMintegration research paradigm, which is defined by the merging of the disciplines of science,technology, engineering, and mathematics in order to: (1) deepen student understanding ofSTEM disciplines by contextualizing concepts, (2) broaden student understanding of STEMdisciplines through exposure to socially and culturally relevant STEM contexts, and (3) increasestudent interest in STEM disciplines to expand their pathways for students to entering STEMfields9. Additionally, the units were built from the Framework for Quality STEM IntegrationCurriculum, with each unit intentionally including a motivating and engaging context,meaningful

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University

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Chemical Engineering

active/reflective, sensing/intuitive,visual/verbal, and sequential/global.3 These dimensions describe how individuals process,perceive, receive, and understand information, respectively.3 The preferences are furtherdescribed in Table 1. Along with the learning styles model, Felder and Silverman developed acorresponding model for teaching styles that may be used to address each learning style.3 Asummary of the teaching styles and associated learning styles is depicted in Figure 1. Page 26.1697.3Table 1. Description of dimensions and learning styles preferences of the Felder-Silvermanmodel. Learning Preference

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 5 Other Topics in K-12 Engineering Education.

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cozzens, Southern Utah University

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

available across the state of Utah in the 2014 FallSemester. Again, data was collected from these courses and used to improve it in the nextphase.2.4 Summary of the Research HistoryThe TICE grant has provided the state of Utah the opportunity to reach the Governor HerbertEducational Plan, ‘On Pace to 66% by 2020’2. The objectives of this research helps fulfill thefirst three steps of the PACE plan: 1. Reach young students. 2. Provide STEM related curriculum to small rural schools (providing access to all students). 3. Help students complete a degree by receiving concurrent high school and college credit.On a much larger scale, the contribution of this research could not only help preserve theexisting engineering and technology

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; Julie P Martin, Clemson University; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Nathan H Choe, The University of Texas at Austin; Margaret J. Foster, Texas A&M University; Xueshu Chen, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

methodology. Systematic reviewis a set of methodologies to identify relevant primary studies (e.g., journal articles, technicalreports, conference papers) from multiple sources and synthesize results from these studies. Theinclusion criteria we have defined for the articles we will synthesize are: (1) provides a cleardefinition of how student success was defined, e.g., transfer, retention, graduation, intent tocomplete degree; (2) presents empirical evidence of at least one individual or contextual factor thatcontributes to success of students at two-year institutions or who have transferred from a two-yearto a four-year institution in the United States; (3) presents results or comparison of Hispanicstudents, Hispanic-serving institutions, or STEM

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Project-based Learning and Cornerstone Courses

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A Middleton, Arizona State University; Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Kendra Rae Beeley; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; John Ernzen; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

theirpractice may be teacher-centered due to constraints such as class size, time, technology and theirbeliefs about students’ abilities1. Much has been written about Learner- or Student-centeredness over the years ineducation research. The first attempt for defining Learner-Centeredness was put forth in 1949 byFaw, when he applied Rogerian client-centered clinical therapy techniques to the undergraduatepsychology classroom2. These ideas smoldered in academia over the years, and it wasn’t untilthe early 1990s that a comprehensive framework for Learner Centered instruction was proposedby the American Psychological Association (see Table 1)3

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory S Mason, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

content in different formats10. IC can promote self-directedlearning and help develop professional problem solving skills because the format teaches thestudent to find and interpret the information needed to solve problems13.Challenges, however, exist with the Inverted Classroom regarding student (a) preparedness forclass, (b) attention span while watching online videos, and (c) misconceptions of fundamentalprinciples [15]. Basic guidelines, by Zappe et al., and Rais-Rohani et al.9, to overcome thesechallenges include (1) requiring an online quiz before class to ensure preparedness, (2) keepingvideos less than 30 minutes, (3) fixing student misconceptions by spending the first 10 minutesof class answering questions or holding mini-lectures, and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Problem-based and Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chaomin Luo, University of Detroit Mercy

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

majormethodologies, implementations, assessments and accomplishments of the hands-on projectare described in this paper. ELEE4650/5650 Hardware Description Language Laboratory isan elective course in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, which is anadvanced graduate-level course. Previous instructors employed different textbooks andexperimental FPGA circuit board, Altera FPGA board. Techniques this curriculum coveredare recently developing rapidly [1]. Consequently, this course was created from scratch,piecing together topics from a range of textbooks in order to keep track of state-of-the-artFPGA technology. The entire lecture slides, reading materials, various handouts, homework,quizzes, exams, and specifically, project assignments were

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: The Transition from High School to College

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Vercellino P.E., Youngstown State University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

. Furthermore, all prior mentioned data will beevaluated based on all students, and will also be evaluated to separately gauge the performanceof female and racial minority students.The bridge program is conducted over a week-long period prior to the start of the fall semestereach year. The program is outlined in Figure 1. In addition to the program sections mentioned inFigure 1, tutoring sessions were made available for all students at the end of each day, and theafternoons of each day were used to work practice problems to further prepare the students in theprogram. Upon completion of the program, the students will have taken the MPE three times,and are allowed to use their best score of the three exams as their final score, to be used foradmission

Conference Session

Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morris M. Girgis, Central State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

into less difficult or slightly different systems to facilitateinstructional scaffolding techniques. Students were guided to first work out the initial systemwith four springs, two in series and two in parallel, figure 1. During this scaffolded activity,students established their basic skills in formulating the mathematical model, applying theengineering concepts (such as Hooke's law, spring deflection, free-body diagram, and forceequilibrium, etc.), and drafting the solution plan to obtain the final results. At these sessions,instructional soft scaffolds were offered by the instructor. By gradually increasing the systemcomplexity, students enhanced their conceptual understanding, mathematical manipulation skillsas well as problem-solving

Conference Session

Dynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Tang, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Haiyan Bai, University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanics

complex learning tasks. We willshare details of applying deliberate practice in teaching dynamics. Both attitudinal and objectiveassessment will be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of this teaching practice. The widelyadopted Dynamic Concept Inventory (DCI) Version 1.0 will be used in our study as the objectiveassessment tool.1. IntroductionDynamics is one of the most difficult subjects for engineering students. It requires a solidfoundation of mathematics, a good understanding of physical systems, and effective problemsolving skills. However, some students are not well prepared with respect to these requirements.Therefore, developing effective instruction strategies to help these underprepared students learnhas been a central topic within

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanmay Gurjar, The University of Texas, Austin; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin

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Mechanical Engineering

featuresand functions of the product. Vishwanathan conducted an in-depth study of graduate designstudents to identify the beneficial practices of prototyping6. The heuristics suggested by thisstudy include “use standardized parts”, “support model building with analytical calculations” and“avoid detailing early prototypes to reduce the effects of sunk cost”.6 Also the DoD study3suggests the following best practices for successful prototyping:1. Prototypes should aim to test key design attributes associated with the highest level of uncertainty.2. Prototyping effort should only focus on the minimum necessary requirements specified.3. During the prototyping stage there should be no commitment to production.4. Once the prototyping process is underway

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A. Holt, University of Nebraska, Kearney; James M. Benham, JBKnowledge, Inc.; Ben Fitzgerald Bigelow, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Construction

focused oncommunication and collaboration, as the benefits to the construction process by improvement inthese areas is obvious 18, 11. Two types of technology have dominated in these areas, buildinginformation modeling (BIM), which has established a solid reputation for collaboration 2, andcloud computing, which has emerged more recently as a solution for collaboration 1, 10, 12. Whileaspects of BIM and cloud computing continue to emerge, in general they are rapidly becoming atypical component in the construction process, whereas a few years ago they were cutting edge.Because of this rapid pace of change knowing what direction technology is heading is vital.Technology in construction education should reflect that of the industry, but a variety

Conference Session

Broadening Participation in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary W Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Raja S Kushalnagar, Rochester Institute of Technology; Joseph S. Stanislow, National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Aaron Weir Kelstone, RIT/NTID

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

NTID faculty he worked for AT&T Bell Laboratories as an electrical engineer, a physical designer, and a computer programmer for 20 years.Dr. Aaron Weir Kelstone, RIT/NTID EDUCATION Ed.D in Education, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, 2013 M.A. in English Literature Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, 2001 B.A. in English Literature Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, 1994 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Lecturer, 2010 & Program Director of Performing Arts, NTID ,2011 RECENT PUBLICATIONS American Deaf Prose: 1980-2010: Gallaudet Deaf Literature Series, Vol. 1, ”Homecoming,” Gallaudet UP, April, 2012 Wordgathering: A Journal of Disability Poetry, ”Ruminations of a Cyborg

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ethan Sclarsky, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ; Tyler Marquis Cooper, Rowan University; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Andrea Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University

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Materials

. Cutting-edge methods inthese fields have been adapted so they can be applied starting at the freshman level throughupper level electives in chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering and cellular/molecularbiology. The anticipated results of the project will be i) the implementation of curricularmaterials that fulfill a need in STEM education, ii) increased student interest in pursuingundergraduate and graduate study in STEM disciplines, iii) the development of a well-roundedworkforce of engineers prepared to find multidisciplinary engineering solutions to the growinghealth care needs of the world.1. INTRODUCTION Biomaterials have received considerable attention over the past 30 years. A biomaterialhas been defined as a material

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mercedes M McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Jason Sayres, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES)

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 26.1080.2 Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) ♦ Stevens Institute of Technology Castle Point on Hudson ♦Hoboken, NJ 07030 ♦ 201.216.5375 (v) ♦201.216.8069 (fax) Mission 1 Rescue! Goal: Create a Robot That Can Rescue a Distressed SwimmerThe ProblemA person is enjoying a nice day at the beach. However, while swimming in the ocean, this unlucky individual iscaught in a riptide and carried far away from the shore and the lifeguard station. If help doesn’t arrive soon, theperson will be in danger of drowning due to exhaustion

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas, San Antonio; Rui Liu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

thebigger contributors to the building construction costs. They are also heavy contributors of theenergy consumption in buildings[1], as well as their operation and maintenance costs. This has ledto a general recognition of the importance of MEP systems in today’s construction industry.Consequently, the various accreditation organizations for higher education in the fields ofconstruction have recognized and require MEP content to be covered in the curricula ofconstruction science, management, and technology programs[2]. Such coverage includes theselection and/or generation of appropriate literature, such as textbooks, supporting the teachingof MEP systems in construction.This paper reviews the most common textbooks used in courses covering MEP

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Redfern, Duke University; A. Leyf Peirce Starling, North Carolina State University; Claudia K Gunsch, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

needs of the students. Though initial effortshave been successful, it is still a work in progress. We propose the future downstream effectswill be improved recruitment and retention of students in engineering.Proposed ModelThe current schedule is based on 9 days of instruction, it can be easily adapted to fit shorter orlonger experiences, as well as less or more expensive experiences, or camps with targetaudiences. Five primary components enhance campers experience in this program: 1) utilizingresearch lab space and equipment to provide exposure to current research topics, methods, andpractices in order to promote familiarity and a certain confidence level with these tools; 2)interactive mentorship opportunities with current undergraduate and