Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia; Andrew Jason Hill, University of Southern Indiana; Tom McDonald, University of Southern Indiana

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

learning.IntroductionIt has long been recognized that engineers need strong communication skills in addition to strongtechnical skills.1, 2 Engineers typically take a sequence of composition and rhetoric courses dur-ing the freshmen year. These courses are followed by other writing experiences more technical innature, including formal reports in laboratory courses and writing associated with the capstone de-sign experience. Many creative attempts have been made to improve writing frequency and qualityin academic programs. One example is the PITCH (Project to Integrate Technical Communica-tion Habits) initiative at the University of New Haven.3 The goal is to develop communicationskills (written, oral, and visual) and professional habits in engineering students

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Watkins, Lafayette College

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

. In the end, studentscreate a meaningful system that incorporates multiple course concepts and that demonstrates theidea of hierarchical design that is common in many areas of engineering. A large majority ofstudents (70-90%) report that the health monitor a) provided a socially relevant application ofdigital circuits, b) showed meaningful uses for individual course topics, and c) helped connectdifferent course topics.IntroductionDigital design courses are a common element of most electrical and computer engineering (ECE)programs and are recommended for many computer science programs [1, 2]. These courses covertopics related to combinational and sequential logic and how to design systems using theseelements. The example problems used in

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

licenses of the LabVIEWTM 2017version. The new course session will be offered in Fall 2018 using the LabVIEWTM 2017version.The knowledge and skills acquired with regard to instrumentation and interfacing in the ECETareas have become significant in terms of involvement in the applications of sensors andtransducers and the design of associated interface circuits; laboratory experiences whichintegrate sensors, data acquisition hardware, and software; experimental-design projectimplementation; and the reporting of the experience which included both actual lab equipmentand virtual instruments [1-3]. National Instrument (NI)’s LabVIEWTM is used to create virtualinstruments and to facilitate data acquisition [4]. This course serves as a core class for

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bhanu Babaiahgari, University of Colorado, Denver; Zizhuo Chen, University of Colorado, Denver; Jae-do Park, University of Colorado, Denver

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Electrical and Computer

with tangible examples. Moreover, the skills and experience onelectric machines and drives that students gain in this laboratory can be readily applied in theirsenior design projects that are integrated with motion control components. Experiments,hardware components and instruments about the proposed laboratory course are presented.IntroductionIn recent studies, laboratory coursework is known to help students enhance theoreticalunderstanding, interest on subjects, motivation to learn, practical skills, and problem solvingabilities 1 . It also provides the understanding on how theory can be applied to actual systems byhands-on experience using practical equipment. The laboratory courses are usually taughtassociated with lecture courses to

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

of bypassdiodes. Successful integration of the simulation exercises could substantially help to optimize thestudent learning outcome. The impact of the simulation exercises and learning outcome weremeasured by pre- and post-exercise tests and student perceptions via student feedback.1. Introduction:Solar power offers infinite source of renewable energy and is predicted to meet a significantportion of our energy demand in the near future. The PV industry has been growing at a very fastpace around the world and is predicted to reach TW-scale generation by 20501-4. Such rapid growthhas created new job opportunities. According to the solar job census 2016, the PV industry in theUS employed more than 260 thousand workers. This number is predicted

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Michael Delaney, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Joseph P. Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

in a prior paper [1]. The second moduleintroduces the same equipment to a circuits laboratory that is required for mechanicalengineering students and adds a Wheatstone bridge circuit that students build. This cross-curriculum laboratory module is part of a larger effort by faculty and students to enhance theentire laboratory curriculum and learning experience for mechanical engineers. Thisenhancement includes the following facets: 1. Improve and modernize the technical skills acquired by students in laboratory courses. 2. Thoughtfully incorporate developmental skills, such as teamwork and communication, which are important for engineers.The overall goal of the project is to improve how engineering students learn particular

Conference Session

The Best of Computers in Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhen Wei; Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

familiar with to reduce thelearning curve to robot control success for the student. This paper will present the design andimplementation of this educational robotics platform as well as results of testing the initialprototype by discussing the creation of basic behaviors on the robot such as wall following andobstacle avoidance by using various languages and devices.Literature ReviewMany educational institutions use robotics and mechatronics for multidisciplinary and problembased learning [1]-[8]. These activities are reasonable considering robots are ideal for illustratingconnections between disciplines as well as for multidisciplinary teamwork, which is one of theABET criteria for engineering program graduates. This literature review will

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith S. Pate, University of Southern Indiana; Joseph David Marx; Abdallah A. Chehade; Farid Breidi, University of Southern Indiana

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Engineering Technology

transparent material, allowing students to observe all of thesystems components as the excavator is being operated. The design features a portable, tabletop, arm that can be cut out from a piece of 3/8” Lexan and a piece of 1/4” aluminum. Thehydraulic arm only requires a few tools to assemble and a standard 120VAC/15A electrical outletto operate. Joysticks are used to manually operate the movement of the excavator arm. Thesejoysticks actuate mechanical valves that transfer the chosen fluid (tap water or air) to actuators,which extend and retract, controlling the motion of the arms. The arm mimics a full-sizedexcavator and can educate the operator on modern hydraulic and pneumatic technologies andhow they are being used in industry. This technological

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra B. Nite, Texas A&M University; Brady Creel, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Jim Morgan, Charles Sturt University; Jowaher E. Almarri

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Diversity

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Mathematics

bridge programs that addressed primarily the samemathematics content to support engineering calculus concepts and skills, we can see thepossibilities to adapt a program to different groups of students to achieve greater success. Thispaper describes the design, similarities, and differences of these programs along with quantitativedata results.IntroductionStruggles in mathematics knowledge and skills remain an issue for students in engineeringeverywhere [1]. One of the supports that many colleges have provided is a summer bridgeprogram. There are many variations on those programs [2] and reports of success [3], [4], [5], butrelatively little strong quantitative results [6]. Successful bridge programs generally utilize a lotof money, time, and

Conference Session

NGSS & Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Debra J. Coffey, University of Delaware

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Pre-College Engineering Education

followingresearch questions: (1) To what extent did K12 teachers’ knowledge of engineering design change during their participation in professional learning? (2) To what extent were teachers able to create and/or adapt engineering design problems aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics? (3) To what extent were teachers’ confidence and skills for enacting engineering design in their classrooms influenced by their participation in professional learning?Literature review Teachers’ knowledge and skills for engineering. Although many research-basedprinciples regarding the formulation and implementation of curriculum and assessment can

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Craig Prather, Auburn University; Stuart M. Wentworth, Auburn University

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Electrical and Computer

Exposition in New Orleans, we look to transform some of our “cookbook” labprocedures to design of experiment projects. In addition to providing a better learning experience,these projects will also be able to support the new ABET student outcome 6: An ability to developand conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineeringjudgment to draw conclusions [1]. In this work, we will present our methods and results, alongwith a completed rubric to assess the new ABET student outcome.Background – the Radio LabThe RF Systems Laboratory is a required 1 credit hour junior-level course for the ElectricalEngineering program at AuburnUniversity (AU) [2]. Students simulate, Table 1: RF Systems Lab

Conference Session

Design Thinking and Creativity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University; Seda McKIlligan, Iowa State University; Kelly Guerin, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

change. In the past, what we nowidentify as design thinking was often driven by tacit knowledge, intuition, and personalpreference of expert designers. The potential now is to enhance this approach through cross-disciplinary, evidence-based research.Due to the widespread use of design thinking, and the preponderance of practical and academicliterature, many conceptualizations exist. However, a recent study by Carlgren, Rauth, andElmquist7, sought to bridge these gaps by exploring the literature and conducting interviews withmembers of six leading organizations. The result was a framework, aligned with both theacademic literature and authentic practice, that presents design thinking activity across threelevels of abstraction: (1) mindsets that

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Instrumentation

andmethods used to test the prototypes are also presented and discussed.IntroductionThe benefits to undergraduate engineering students of hands-on experience is well documented[1], [2]. If the hands-on experience is gained in the process of completing a team project, thebenefits are even more valuable [3] – [5]. Although not all undergraduate engineering courseslend themselves to hands-on projects, some are especially suited for the task. The plethora ofphysical devices and systems discussed in instrumentation and measurement courses certainlyprovide basis for many suitable projects. The work presented here involves the design,development, and testing of an accelerometer by students in a third-year mechanical engineeringinstrumentation and

Conference Session

FPD and DEEDs Joint Postcard Sessions

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anas Chalah, Harvard University; Fawwaz Habbal, Harvard University; Michael Raspuzzi, Harvard University

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Design in Engineering Education, First-Year Programs

to evaluate new exercises, which has beenshown to help increase interest in engineering professions [1]. The outcome of the yearlyprogram helped modify and enhance our formal offering for the college students.Program StructureThis program is structured as a pilot for curriculum development and is designed with flexibilityin mind to create a cohesive cohort through team-based learning. It aims to offer our teachingstaff the ability to select the topics they aim to pilot and test during the summer before they areimplemented in our school curriculum. While topics may change in different years, the generaloutcome continues to be a rich selection of multiple engineering and applied sciences topics thatbecome available for the summer pre

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; Todd Letcher, South Dakota State University

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Mechanical Engineering

constraints.IntroductionSenior-level students in the undergraduate mechanical engineering program at South DakotaState University are required to take five technical elective courses. These courses generallyfocus on the application of the knowledge the students have gained in their core courses. One ofthe courses offered is ME 418 Design of Thermal Systems, in which the students apply thefundamentals they learned in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer to thedesign of systems that involve fluid flow and heat transfer.Educational research has shown that project-based learning is a good fit for courses where thedesired learning outcome is the application of knowledge rather than the acquisition ofknowledge. Mills and Treagust [1] state that project tasks

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda C. Rutherford, Montana State University; Brad Thomas Stanton, Montana State University; Staci Turoski; Elizabeth B Varnes, Montana State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in their own section(s) anddivide the classes up into student groups of 4-5 students. Our instructional team consistscompletely of teaching professionals (non-tenure track faculty) with a variety of backgroundsand industry experience. In order to make mentoring 10 to 20 teams tractable, all students teamscomplete the same design challenge. Creating a “good” design challenge is crucial, as the coursedoes more than simply teach the design process (see Figure 1). Teaming and leadership skills,project management, ethics, and technical communication are important outcomes for the course.All of these “Soft-skill” areas are made more palatable to our students if our design challenge isengaging and fun.With eleven different engineering disciplines

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing Courses for the Future

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Pickard, East Carolina University; Jimmy Bill Linn; Tolulope B. Awojana, East Carolina University; Philip J. Lunsford II, East Carolina University

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Industrial Engineering

experiments.The laboratory design is discussed in detail, including how the collaboration of differing, butrelated, disciplines are integrated to take advantage of synergies and enhance the knowledgebase and skill sets of the related disciplines. Course outcomes, project cost, and future work arealso shared.KeywordsIndustrial Internet of Things, Remote Labs, Industry 4.0, Industrial EngineeringIntroductionAccording to a survey by Morgan Stanley-Automation World Industrial Automation, twentypercent of companies cite a lack of skilled workers as a significant challenge to IIoT adoption[1]. Hence, it has become imperative to properly equip the aspiring manufacturing employeeswith the appropriate knowledge, tools and equipment to function effectively in

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Kaye Jones, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

and solve problems without hardnumbers. Designing a curriculum that focuses on connectedness through narrative arcs will helpimprove retention and ultimately lead to higher achieving students and graduates. Theframework, challenges inherent in implementing it, and an example utilizing the delta functionwill be discussed.BackgroundFaculty in engineering departments have long lamented the miniscule amount of retentionstudents seem to have between courses. Students compartmentalize courses [1] and seldom applynew skills to other courses, therefore producing graduates who have segmented and disconnectedviews of Electrical Engineering. Spurlin and Ozturk found that only 30% of students retaingreater than 70% of fundamental information between

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University; Brad L. Hutchings, Brigham Young University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

-inventor for 60+ patents. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Designing a Sustainable Large Scale Project-Based Learning (PBL) Experience for Juniors in Electrical and Computer EngineeringAbstractThis paper presents a large-scale Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum that can handle 200students per year without requiring an undue commitment of faculty or teaching-assistant time.The following strategies were used to attain the student benefits of the PBL curriculum whileaccommodating a large number of students and while keeping the faculty and teaching-assistantcommitments to reasonable levels. (1) A top-level hardware/software specification of the

Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Jean Muller-Borer, East Carolina University; Stephanie M. George, East Carolina University

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Biomedical Engineering

importance ofproviding undergraduate students open-ended, loosely defined projects, and allowing projectteams to assume responsibility for design and innovation.2. INTRODUCTIONEngineers, clinicians and patients often struggle to find balance between innovative technologyand the human side of medical care. Graduate level educational programs dedicated to teachingbiomedical innovation have seen significant growth in the last decade [1-7]. In addition, the fieldof biomedical engineering has seen a dramatic escalation in activity over the past 20 yearsleading to innovative medical devices and procedures. Due to the multidisciplinary characteristicof the field, biomedical engineering has a diverse research impact, often serving as a bridgebuilder between

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Nurcheshmeh P.E., Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

. … Projects that provide opportunity to accomplish design, development, and implementation should be available.With this mission, the ME faculty members place considerable emphasis on all graduatespossessing professional competence. To achieve this outcome, Western Kentucky University MEstudents experience a curriculum where they can acquire design tools and skills, as well ascompetency in mathematical and technical analysis and communication [1-2]. The curriculum isconsistent with the Criterion 5 requirements EAC of ABET: “Students must be prepared forengineering practice through a curriculum culminating in a major design experience based onthe knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriateengineering

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louise R Manfredi, Syracuse University; Bekir Kelceoglu, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

provided feedback about the designs tothe professor solely for the evaluation of the course.In addition to detailing the outcomes of the project, this paper discusses the merits anddrawbacks of short timeframe multi-disciplinary teaching collaborations along withrecommendations for further development.I. IntroductionA. Industrial design and usabilityIndustrial design is a user-centered discipline and has developed many tools in its rich historyto enhance usability by helping designers to make better design decisions [1]. This could bein the form of interviews, discussions, focus group studies, or co-design [2]. In one way oranother, the user is typically involved in the process. Specifically, for a project to besuccessful, one must fully

Conference Session

Humanitarian Engineering, Social Entrepreneurship and Communitarian Innovation in the Global South

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Duarte, Universidad Sergio Arboleda; Luis Alejandro Angel; MARÍA PAULA FLÓREZ JIMÉNEZ P.E., Universidad Sergio Arboleda; Camilo Andrés Navarro Forero P.E., Universidad Sergio Arboleda Colombia South America ; David Leonardo Osorio P.E., Universidad Sergio Arboleda.

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Community Engagement Division

and abilities required to respond to today's humanitarian challenges.Twenty first century engineers must embrace a new mission statement to contribute to building amore sustainable, stable, and equitable world. They must better meet the challenges of thedeveloping world and address the needs of the most destitute people on our planet, balancing twogoals: (i) effective sustainable community development, and (ii) meaningful education of engineers[1][2].As a result, some universities and engineering schools around the world have developed programsand initiatives aimed at working with engineers with the purpose of undertaking social andenvironmental impact. Just to mention a few, the humanitarian engineering program at ColoradoSchool of Mines

Conference Session

Computing & Information Technology: Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Predrag T. Tosic, University of Idaho; Julie Beeston, University of Idaho

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Computing and Information Technology

successful.Keywords:Industry Demand, Data Science Talent Gap, Undergraduate Curriculum Development, Data Science, ComputerScience Curricula, Interdisciplinary Programs1 IntroductionAn exponential growth in information and computing technologies’ capabilities in terms ofstoring, retrieving and processing large amounts of various types of data has led to an increasingdemand for experts skilled at working with data [1, 2]. Skilled Data Scientists and Data Analystsare in high demand, from Silicon Valley to Wall Street to large retail chains to health careorganizations and across many other industries and sectors. In particular, it has been observedthat the demand for data science/analytics talent, unlike say 10-15 years ago, is no longer limitedto high-tech giants [2

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing Programs for the Future

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois, Chicago; Fazle Shahnawaz Muhibul Karim, University of Illinois, Chicago; Samuel Thomas Harford; Elnaz Douzali, University of Illinois, Chicago; Peter C. Nelson, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Industrial Engineering

tackle their fields through the rigorous educational trainingprovided by their universities. The education of engineers follows a structured curriculumconsisting of mathematics, physics, and core engineering courses. These courses provide skillsdeemed necessary for engineers. However, these skills might not cater to the requirement of thejob market. It is imperative to properly develop and teach the necessary skills for the workforceto each engineering student since a degree is no longer a guarantee of a good job [1]. Each ofthese students need to be prepared for what the industry may expect of their skillset [2]. It istherefore beneficial for students and universities to be aware of the skills required by the jobmarket.Several topics of

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Kozak, University of Iowa; Claire M. Szeszycki, University of Iowa; David Snyder, University of Iowa

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Engineering Libraries

information literacy aspects. The first step in the creationprocess consisted of mapping out the plot for the stories, ensuring all relevant information wasincluded, and adding possible detours and outcomes.The first module, Evaluating Information, features a series of 20 videos that moves the viewerthrough the process of the CRAAP test. The module includes five possible detours and twopossible outcomes. The CRAAP test involves students evaluating information and resources bylooking at the information’s currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy, and purpose. In the story,the viewer becomes a rookie detective tasked with helping “Detective Jones” investigate ascientist and an explosion in his lab. (See Figure 1)The second module focuses on setting up

Conference Session

COED: Autograding and Autoadvising

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Webster R. Johnson, California State University, Chico

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Computers in Education

dimensions and, finally, errors. Occasionally when a graderinspects the similar submissions of a large class, two or more drawings appear to differ only by afew superficial relocations of dimensions or views. Holding two such drawings, one atop theother, to a light may suggest but does not prove of plagiarism. An example prepared by theauthor is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Nearly identical drawings of the same CAD assignment. Page 1 of 7It became obvious to the author that an alternate method of detecting plagiarism was not onlydesirable but possible. Programming tools available in SolidWorks allowed the quick scanningof the part files instead of the drawing files.The program developed for

Conference Session

EDGD: Potpourri

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

originating names, these files can be placed into one of twelve different categoriesthat that predict whether a particular file is probable plagiarism, near-certain plagiarism, near-certain self-plagiarism, or a false positive. In this paper, the program was used to examine theincidence of these types of plagiarism by retrospectively examining more than 3000 CAD filesover fourteen semesters during a seven-year period. We have found plagiarism in this CADcourse to be a relatively uncommon occurrence, but nevertheless present in 1-2% of allsubmitted files, and involving as many as 16% of all students in a particular section. Because wecan now detect plagiarism, we hope that this will discourage future plagiarism and instead helpstudents learn to be

Conference Session

Modeling, Inquiry, Engineering Literacy & Argumentation

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanner J. Huffman, College of New Jersey; Greg J. Strimel, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Michael Grubbs, Baltimore County Public Schools

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Pre-College Engineering Education

product developments as outlined in the AEEE initiation timeline(Figure 1). Figure 1: AEEE Initiation TimelineThe completion of the project activities will directly impact the formation of a high schoolengineering program of study to be implemented beginning in the Fall of 2018 at a large public-school system in the eastern United States. The activities of the AEEE project to this point haveincluded the establishment of the Taxonometric Structure for Secondary Engineering Programsthrough a modified, three-round Delphi study and development of preliminary model forProgressions of Learning in Engineering (PLiE)9,10. To further the work and validate developedmaterials, the AEEE project held the first annual High School

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division - Visualization and Mathematics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adetoun Oludara Yeaman, Virginia Tech; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

medicine,learning to read medical images requires the ability to understand cross-sections [1]. Wanzel,Hamstra, Anastakis, Matsumoto, & Cusimano, [2] also reported a correlation between medicalstudents’ scores in mental rotation and their performance on a surgical procedure, Z-plasty. Inengineering, higher abilities in cross-sectioning have been linked to better performance inMechanics of Materials courses [3]. Two categories of spatial reasoning, as defined by Linn andPetersen [4], are mental rotation and spatial visualization. Mental rotation involves the ability tomanipulate three-dimensional (3D) objects in one’s mind by rotation, and spatial visualizationinvolves the ability to manipulate three-dimensional (3D) objects in one’s mind