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Innovative Project-based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Karen Kenyon, Grand Valley State University; John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

StudentOutcomes c, d, e, g, and k 7. Specific course objectives related to these Student Outcomes are asfollows: 1. Students will be able to follow a structured process to design, prototype and test a solution to meet the customer requirements. (ABET Student Outcomes: c, d, e, k 7) 2. Students will be able to generate feasible alternative solutions and select the best solution. (ABET Student Outcomes: c, e, k 7) 3. Students will be proficient in communicating the results of their design work in written and oral formats. (ABET Student Outcome: g 7)Project Description To achieve the aforementioned objectives and outcomes, students are presented withvarious engineering problems to solve through a team design effort. For

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Project-based Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #14214Enhance Project-Based Learning Experience for Undergraduate Students withWireless Sensor NetworkDr. Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Yonghui Wang received the B.S. degree in Optoelectronics from Xidian University, Xi’an, China, in 1993, the M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University, Beijing, China, in 1999, and the Ph.D. degree in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, in 2003. From 1993 to 1996, he was a Research Engineer with the 41st Electrical Research Institute, Bengbu, China. From July 1999 to December 1999, he worked as an

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Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rohit Kandakatla, Student Platform for Engineering Education Development (SPEED); Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Student Platform for Engineering Education Development (SPEED); Krishna Vedula, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Figure 7.5The 3rd major objective of addressing the GC determines the success of a year’s work of SPEED Page 26.661.10India and also ISF. At the moment the success has been determined basically through the surveypoll and interest of students to implement their action plans. Actual success will be determinedafter the 4 month Action Plan implementation competition. In the process of addressing grandchallenges, the students understood that engineers have a very important role in the communityas they are the key to overcoming the 21st century grand challenges of engineering. The currentunderstanding of success are projected in this paper through the

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Project-based Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyril B Okhio, Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Kennesaw State University; Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

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Engineering Technology

,graduate students, and faculty. This paper analyzes the student learning outcomes, forEngineering and Engineering Technology (E&ET) programs, where the curriculum has beentailored to include undergraduate research, as compared to lecture & lab-based curriculum.Previous research, on which the present work is based, shows that research projects allowstudents to explore, discover and innovate in a limited period of time and space. Theliterature reveals that undergraduate research helps to integrate students with the faculty andresults in publications which appear in peer-reviewed journals. Thus the student is able tocreate portfolios that shed light on their learning and skills development in the professions.Through this work, the following

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Project-Based Experiences in Architectural Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Michael Raney, California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo; Peter Laursen P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University; Graham C. Archer P.Eng, California Polytechnic State University

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Innovative Project-based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas A. Baine, Grand Valley State University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

particular, manufacturing andmechanical engineering students) perceive computer programming as irrelevant to their studies 1,2 . This is not surprising in that computer programming is taught almost exclusively with non-manufacturing examples. To address this problem a programming project was created for afreshman class. The project focused on a tolerance stack with a gap specification. The paperoutlines the tolerance problem, core programming concepts, and the final solution. Theprogramming assignment and a sample solution are provided in the appendices for reuse ormodification for other engineering schools.IntroductionThe freshman year at Grand Valley State University is common for all disciplines: Computer,Electrical, Mechanical, and Product

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Project-Based Experiences in Architectural Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse University; Larry D Bowne II, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Architectural

Paper ID #13497Controlled Chaos: Modeling Interdisciplinary Practice for Architecture andEngineering Students in a Real World Community Engaged Design Project.Dr. Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse UniversityMr. Larry D Bowne II, Syracuse University Page 26.407.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Controlled Chaos: Modeling Interdisciplinary Practice for Architecture and Engineering Students in a Real World Community Engaged Design Project.This paper describes, analyzes and assesses “The Berg”, a design project undertaken

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Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #12374Vertical Integration of Capstone Projects in Multiple Courses in the Engi-neering Technology ProgramsDr. Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University MORTEZA SADAT-HOSSIENY is currently associate professor and director of Engineering Technology programs at Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Sadat received his B.S.in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University, M.S. Manufacturing Eng. Tech from Murray State Uni- versity and Ph.D. Industrial Technology, Iowa State University. His areas of concentration are CAD, Industrial Automation, Alternative Power Generation Methods and his

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Microprocessor, Microcontrollers, and Embedded Systems Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mason Marshall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ariel Moss, Missouri S&T; Larry Gene Garringer, Missouri S&T; Rohit Dua, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Electrical and Computer

://web.mst.edu/˜rdua/) Page 26.1742.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 WIMP51 Processor: Envisioning and Recreating the Platform for Implementing Student Design Projects Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri, USAAbstract The Digital Systems Design course, at Missouri University of Science and Technology(Missouri S&T), aims to introduce Electrical and Computer Engineering majors to embeddedsystems design using microcontrollers. The internal conceptual working of

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Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University; Nathan E Canney PE, Seattle University

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Design in Engineering Education

civil capstone projectsAbstractProject-based learning pedagogies have been shown to be effective at teaching many of thetechnical and professional skills desired of engineering education programs. They allow studentsto engage in more authentic engineering designs, helping to develop the technical andprofessional skills. This type of approach, however, makes traditional assessment more difficultdue to variability in project content, difficulty, and types of deliverables from team to team.In our engineering program, all seniors engage in year-long, industry sponsored capstoneprojects with the guidance of both faculty mentors and corporate liaisons. These projects aregenerally conceived of and sponsored by local

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University; Yawen Li, Lawrence Technological University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #12365Work in Progress: Providing Diverse Opportunities for Capstone Projects inBiomedical EngineeringDr. Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Mansoor Nasir received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Cincinnati and Ph.D.in Bioengineering from University of California-Berkeley. He worked as a research scientist at US Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC before joining Biomedical Engineering department at Lawrence Technological University. He has several publications in the areas of microfluidics, chemical and biolog- ical sensors and MEMS technology. He is also passionate

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Sustainability and Hands-on Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jeffrey Alan Cole, Pasadena City College

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Environmental Engineering

female students in STEM fields.Dr. Jeffrey Alan Cole, Pasadena City College Dr. Cole is an Instructor in the Biology Department of the School of Science and Math at Pasadena City College (PCC). Dr. Cole most frequently teaches Animal Biology for non-majors, and Diversity of Life on Earth, the organismal biology course in the biology majors’ series. Dr. Cole conducts research at California State University Northridge and at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County as a Research Associate. His research projects investigate speciation, evolution of behavior, and discovery of biodiversity of insects. He is currently working with students on several molecular phylogenetic research projects. Dr. Cole is an advisor

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Hilal-Alnaqbi , United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #11716Experiences with Capstone Projects in a Master of Engineering ManagementProgram: A case studyDr. Ali Hilal-Alnaqbi , United Arab Emirates University Dr Ali is an Emirates by birth and a citizenship. He graduated with PhD as a biomedical Engineer from University of Strathclyde in Scotland. Ali is holds a Post-Doc certificate from Harvard. He is a fellow of the BWH in Boston. Ali started his career in 2006 in the UAEU as the assistant professor at the department of mechanical engineering where he is as now works as a department chair and acting assistant dean for research and graduate studies. Ali was promoted

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

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Elmore, Binghamton University; Sharon B Fellows, Binghamton University; Koenraad E Gieskes, Binghamton University; Lee A Cummings, Binghamton University

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Paper ID #12116Facilitating Learning With a Project-Based Curriculum That Engages 1st-Year Engineering StudentsDr. Mike Elmore, Binghamton University Dr. Mike Elmore is director of and a visiting associate professor in the Engineering Design Division in the Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University, State University of New York at Binghamton, NY. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Binghamton University. He has

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Virtual Instruction and Collaboration

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Nina Magpili

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #12380Facilitating Team Processes in Virtual Team Projects Through a Web-BasedCollaboration Tool and Instructional ScaffoldsDr. Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University Pilar Pazos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engi- neering at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA. Her main areas of research interest are collabo- rative work-structures, virtual teams and team decision-making and performance.Ms. Nina Magpili Page 26.754.1 c American

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Dr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University Page 26.803.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 From Lab to Market – Microfluidic Fuel Cell Stack: An Undergraduate Capstone ProjectIntroductionToday, renewable energy is one of the most rapidly growing technology and commercialenterprise. In the recent decades there have been significant advances in the renewable energytechnologies, energy efficiency and

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 2: Design in the First Year: Challenges and Successes

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen A Harper, The Ohio State University

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engineering. Her research interests address a broad spectrum of educational topics, but her specialty is in how people learn problem solving skills. Page 26.910.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Implementing and Evaluating a Peer Review of Writing Exercise in a First-Year Design ProjectContext and RationaleAs part of a 10-week “cornerstone” design project in the second semester of Ohio State’s first-year honors engineering sequence, student teams must submit a complete documentationpackage, including a thorough technical report. During the

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Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard F. Keltie, North Carolina State University

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Mechanical Engineering

radiation, wave vector analysis techniques, and structural energy flow. From 2003 through 2012 Dr. Keltie served in various associate dean roles (including aca- demic affairs, and research and graduate programs) within the College of Engineering, and he returned to his faculty position in 2013. Page 26.937.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Incorporating a Graduate Research Activity in an Undergraduate Vibrations Course Design ProjectAbstractA standard component in our junior-level vibrations course is a design project. This project

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Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Keith G. Moran Jr.; Christopher Steven Kremer, Robert Morris University; Bruce Allen Barnes Jr., Robert Morris University ; Justin Cosgrove; Samuel A. Colosimo III, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #14128A Capstone Project on Design and Development of a Digital Light Processing3D PrinterDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a University Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and the Depart- ment Head of Engineering at Robert Morris University. He holds BS and MS degrees, both in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey and his Ph.D. is in Industrial and Systems En- gineering from the Ohio State University. He has been actively involved in ASEE and SME organizations and conducted research in Rapid Prototyping and Reverse Engineering

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

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert H. Caverly, Villanova University; Randy Weinstein, Villanova University; James C. O'Brien, Villanova University; Seri Park, Villanova University; Edward Stephen Char Jr., Villanova University; John Komlos, Villanova University

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Paper ID #11179A Core Course Component in a Project-Based First-Year Engineering Expe-rienceDr. Robert H. Caverly, Villanova University Dr. Caverly is a professor in the ECE Department at Villanova University. An IEEE Fellow, he is also an IEEE-MTTS Distinguished Microwave Lecturer.Dr. Randy Weinstein, Villanova University Randy D. Weinstein joined the Chemical Engineering Department after receiving a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with high distinction from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Chemical Engineering. He was awarded the 2001 Farrell Award to recognize

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Using Video, Games, and More in the First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel D. Anastasio, University of Connecticut; Malgorzata Chwatko, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Jeffrey Ryan McCutcheon

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Paper ID #12397A First-Year Project-Based Design Course with Management Simulation andGame-Based Learning ElementsMr. Daniel D. Anastasio, University of Connecticut Daniel Anastasio received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2009. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Connecticut while acting as a co- instructor for the chemical engineering capstone laboratory and the first-year foundations of engineering course. His research interests include osmotically driven membrane separations and engineering peda- gogy.Ms. Malgorzata Chwatko, University of

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Problem-based and Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sami Khorbotly, Valparaiso University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #11120A Project-Based Learning Approach to Teaching Computer Vision At the Un-dergraduate LevelDr. Sami Khorbotly, Valparaiso University Received the Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon in 2001. He then received the M.S. and Ph. D. degrees both in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Akron, Akron, OH in 2003 and 2007, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Frederick F. Jenny Professor of emerging technologies at Valparaiso University. He teaches in the areas of digital

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of St. Thomas

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #11346A report on a project to introduce computation into a Modern Physics courseand laboratoryDr. Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of St. Thomas Marie Lopez del Puerto completed her B.S. in physics at Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, in Puebla, Mexico, and her Ph.D. in physics at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, in Minneapolis, MN. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Physics Department at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Her research interests include the structural, optical and electronic properties of nanoscale systems, computational physics, and physics and engineering

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Dynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #13778A Roller Coaster Project as Part of an Undergraduate Dynamics Course inMechanical EngineeringDr. Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University Andrew Sloboda is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Bucknell University where he teaches a variety of mechanics-based courses, including solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, dynamics, system dynamics, and vibration. His research interests lie primarily in the fields of nonlinear dynamics, vibration, and fluid- structure interaction. Page 26.104.1

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Design and Research in BME

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John P. Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Matthew S. Bollom

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Biomedical

Award in 2012.Mr. Matthew S Bollom Matthew Bollom is a 2013 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He currently works for National Instruments in Austin, Texas. Page 26.457.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Design and Implementation of Web-based System for Client-based Design Project ManagementIntroductionBiomedical engineering (BME) students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison participate inhands-on, client-based, real-world, team-based design projects for six semesters (sophomore-senior year

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Women in Engineering Division: Retaining and Developing Women Faculty in STEM

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; D. Patrick O'Neal, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #11274Developing and Implementing Effective Campus Worklife Policies: The Storyof one NSF ADVANCE ProjectDr. Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Carpenter is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Wayne and Juanita Spinks Professor of Mathematics in the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University. She is PI on Tech’s NSF ADVANCE grant, 2014-2015 President of WEPAN, a member of the mathematical and statistical societies Joint Committee on Women, and advises a variety of women and girl-serving STEM projects and organizations. She is a past Vice President of ASEE and current

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Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Alexandra M. Macek , Robert Morris University ; Bruce Allen Barnes Jr., Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

, Biomedical Device Design and Manufacturing, Automation and Robotics, and CAE in Manufacturing Processes fields.Ms. Alexandra M Macek , Robert Morris University December 2013 graduate of Robert Morris University currently employed by the steel industry.Mr. Bruce Allen Barnes Jr, Robert Morris University Projected completed as a senior undergraduate student at RMU. Page 26.530.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Development of a Vision-based Sorting Operation Laboratory: A Student Driven ProjectIntroductionThere have been many examples of machine

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Microprocessor, Microcontrollers, and Embedded Systems Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicky Fang, Cedarville University; Sam L. SanGregory, Cedarville University; Clint Kohl, Cedarville University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #11109Diversified Projects in Microcontroller Class Enhances Undergraduate Stu-dents’ Learning, Design and ResearchDr. Vicky Fang, Cedarville University Zhengwei Fang Associate Professor of Computer Engineering School of Engineering and Computer Sci- ence Cedarville UniversityDr. Sam L. SanGregory, Cedarville University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Assistant Dean School of Engineering and Computer Science, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH.Dr. Clint Kohl, Cedarville University Dr. Kohl joined the faculty of Cedarville University in the fall of 1994. His graduate research involved the development

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

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #13970Effects of Scaffolding Creative Problem Solving through Question Promptsin Project-Based Community Service LearningProf. Wei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng is an associate professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 and has over ten years of industrial experience. Since becoming a faculty member at JSU in 2005, he has made continuous efforts to integrate emerging technologies and cognitive skill development into engineering curriculum.Mr. Yanhua Cao, Jackson State University Yanhua Cao is an

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Hands-on Projects and Spatial Skills

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado Boulder; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Paper ID #12187Efficacy of Various Spatial Visualization Implementation Approaches in aFirst-Year Engineering Projects CourseDr. Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado Boulder Jacob L. Segil is an Instructor for General Engineering Plus and Mechanical Engineering degree programs at the University of Colorado Boulder. Jacob has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Bio- engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Bioengineering focus from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado