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Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanveer Singh Chawla, Western Washington University

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Materials

time the course is taught.They also have the option of using a different software that they are comfortable with and haveaccess to. One of the groups opted to use HyperMesh and OptiStruct as they were planning onusing that software to design bridges for the SAMPE student bridge contest. Students getintroduced to the composites workbench in the surfacing class with CATIA and strengthen theirknowledge about how models are designed using orthotropic materials. Two lectures are setaside to instruct the students with the FEA laboratory. Examples of a model setup and thedisplacement results obtained by one of the student groups for flexural testing are given below(Figures 1 & 2.) Figure 1. CATIA model of flexural test using Figure 2. FEA

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Two-Year to Four-Year Transfer Programs: Best Practices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Surendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); James E Moon, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Daniel P Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Todd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Two Year College Division

of both publicand private institutions have focused on transfer students to expand and diversify their studentpopulations in engineering and engineering technology programs2-8.The TiPi project is a collaborative effort of five academic departments from two colleges, theEnrollment Management and Career Services Division, and the Office of Financial Aid andScholarships. Table 1 lists the departments and their offerings. Table 1: Participating Colleges, Academic Departments, and ProgramsCollege* Academic Department BS Program in Civil Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering TechnologyCAST Environmental Management and Safety (CET-EMS

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Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

scientific and engineering principles with the new tools of technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Enabling Machine Design Innovation among Freshman Mechanical Engineering Students Anurag Purwar Research Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Director, Computer-Aided Design and Innovation Lab Stony Brook University (SUNY), New York, USA anurag.purwar@stonybrook.edu1 IntroductionThis paper presents 1) creation and teaching of a newly developed Freshman Design Innovation(FDI) class for Mechanical Engineering students at Stony Brook University (SBU), and 2) Mo-tionGen, a

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Works in Progress: Learning and Engagement

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carli Denyse Flynn, Syracuse University; Cliff I. Davidson, Syracuse University; Sharon Dotger, Syracuse University

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Educational Research and Methods

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 From Assessment to Intervention: Conceptual Understanding of Rate and Accumulation ProcessesThis Work in Progress paper investigates how engineering students think and learn about rateand accumulation processes. Previous research found robust misconceptions about rate andaccumulation processes among sophomore engineering students, leading to the development ofthe Rate and Accumulation Concept Inventory (RACI)1,2. The primary motive for our developingthe RACI was to provide a valid tool that teachers and curriculum developers could use to assessstudent mastery of rate and accumulation processes. The primary goals of the RACI are to assess(1) overall mastery

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danilo Garbi Zutin, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; Christian Kreiter MSc, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

study their preferences and therefore acquire knowledge to build age appropriate userinterfaces to control the Online Laboratory in order to make these more attractive andtherefore improve the learning experiences.Together with national and international partners we are carrying out a project that placesstudents of technical secondary schools in Austria in the role of remote laboratory developersunder the supervision and tutoring of the project staff. Students are actively involved in thescientific process and actively participate in the acquisition of knowledge.The project pursues three main objectives: 1. Studies on age-appropriate requirements for the use of Online Laboratories at secondary schools. 2. Peer feedback to improve the

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Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University; Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

fundamentals of business research and formal writingwhile working on the capstone project. This is not a viable strategy when the programsize continues to grow. Hence much is needed to transform the way the capstone projectis executed. The challenges the faculty faces with respect to capstone project are plenty.1) How can the students’ effort in conducting actual research is not slowed down due totheir lack of understanding of business research process? 2) Can we leverage the facetime the faculty have during the residency week to set and manage expectations?, 3) Howcan the faculty makes sure that the students have the right skill set to manage and executetheir projects in a self-directed manner, where the faculty’s role is limited to directing

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University; Michael D. Rudisill, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

ASEE2, many traditional electrical engineering programshave begun to grow again in the last several years. The number of BSEE graduates per yearreported to ASEE is shown in Figure 1. At the same time most electrical engineering technologyprograms have either been stagnant or have seen declining enrollments3. While the Power Techprogram at NMU is new, the overall trend in enrollment has been positive. This is shown inFigure 2. These enrollment improvements are similar to several other engineering technologyprograms when adding power systems courses to their curriculum4. While positive, more workneeds to be done to get individual course enrolments to the level preferred by the university(approximately 20 students per course). The oscillation in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos; Clara Novoa, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

/engineering technology course that was designed to support student retention. Anew course could not simply be added to the existing curriculum of the university’s engineeringand engineering technology degrees, however, as state law capped the hours required for anundergraduate degree. Instead, the researchers customized an introduction to the universityfreshman seminar course for engineering and engineering technology majors. This course designadapted elements from successful first-year introductory classes in Engineering and EngineeringTechnology at other universities. Besides fostering a learning community between Engineeringand Engineering Technology students, the objectives of the new course include: (1) introductionof design and problem solving

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Multidisciplinary Outreach and Early Transdisciplinary Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology; Reneta Davina Lansiquot, New York City College of Technology

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

along theway. We believe that this intentional emphasis on connections between disciplines develops theinterdisciplinary skills and perspectives which are important for graduation, and it lays thegroundwork for interdisciplinary thinking in the workplace.1. Interdisciplinary Learning in Undergraduate EducationUndergraduate degree programs consist of courses for a major and general education courses.Each degree program has learning outcomes mapped to the outcomes of its courses. Ideally,students establish synergistic connections among the different courses in the curriculum.However, abundant evidence suggests that transfer of skills between courses is relatively rare.1-3Students often do not make connections between general education courses and

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Innovations in Curriculum and Course Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

future activities will be included in this paper. The paper will conclude with theassessment process.IntroductionReplacement of paper-based engineering graphics by its computer-based counterpart expandedthe role of engineering graphics into engineering analysis, virtual and physical rapid prototyping,and computer-aided manufacturing.Graphics instructors have been discussing this evolution and fate of paper based graphics [1] [2] [3].Another critical discussion has been on replacing introductory graphics education withfundamental design education [4][5] or establishing product design/life-cycle management as thefoundation for engineering graphics curriculum [6][7].This paper presents an effort to help engineering students better understand the

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Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

representative set of student comments are also presented, which demonstrate howthe concept mapping approach helped students develop better conceptual understanding.IntroductionConcept mapping is a graphical tool for knowledge organization, representation, and elicitation.It has received growing attention and application in STEM (science, technology, engineering,and mathematics) disciplines as an effective instructional strategy to improve student conceptualunderstanding. 1, 2 In concept mapping, concepts are often arranged based on their hierarchicalrelationships to form a map, so students can visualize relationships among different concepts andunderstand the “big picture” of relevant topics. As such, concept maps have long been employedas an

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Curricula and Pathways

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bingbing Li, California State University - Northridge; Robert G. Ryan, California State University - Northridge; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University - Los Angeles; Yong Gan, Cal Poly Pomona; Hadil Mustafa, California State University - Chico; Helen Cox, Institute for Sustainability, California State University - Northridge; Li Ding, California State University - Northridge

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Educational Research and Methods

: Implementation of ProjectAbstractThe objectives of our educational research are as follows: 1) Faculty from engineering andfaculty from the social sciences and humanities shall develop strong working relationships andtogether implement and evaluate strategies for working across disciplines. 2) Students ofengineering and their counterparts in the liberal arts and humanities shall engage in peer-to-peerlearning and work together to solve problems. 3) Liberal arts and humanities content will bebetter integrated into the engineering curriculum. 4) Engineering students will understand thevalue and relevance of their General Education. 5) The engineering programs will be betterpositioned to assess their performances on the “soft skills” ABET outcomes (above

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Waldorf, California Polytechnic State University; Trian M. Georgeou, California Polytechnic State University

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Manufacturing

condition (IME 140, ME 130)  Recognize MMC symbol where specified (IME 143/144, ME 251, IME 335)  State Rule #1 for Features of size (IME 143/144, ME 130)  Recognize situations when Rule #1 does not apply (IME 428)  Locate datums where specified on a drawing (IME 140, ME 130, IME 335, IME 450)Comprehension  Classify form, orientation, and location tolerances (IME 140, ME 130, IME 335)  Explain or describe allowable form and orientation errors inherent in size tolerances (IME 140, ME 130, IME 335)  Explain the concept of a tolerance zone (IME 140, ME 130)  Explain the concept of bonus tolerance (IME 143/144, ME 251)  Explain or describe the allowable location errors inherent in traditional coordinate location

Conference Session

Student Success II: Self-Regulatory, Metacognitive, and Professional Skills

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aubrey Wigner, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Educational Research and Methods

electrical engineeringand manufacturing engineering programs, ⅓ are working on multidisciplinary teams, and ⅓ aredesigning systems with realistic constraints. Each of the above categories is part of ABET’saccreditation process for engineering programs. Communications skills, the ability to engage inself-directed learning, and the ability to function in a real world work environment (teams andconstraints) are recognized to be areas that traditional engineering training is lagging in.1 Makingoffers a potential lens to highlight those areas which may be lagging in a more traditionalengineering education. Furthermore, as part of ABET accreditation criteria, universities areasked to demonstrate continuous improvement. For many this means opening maker

Conference Session

Exploring Student Affairs, Identities, and the Professional Persona

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Patricia Pyke, Boise State University; Sharon Paterson, Boise State University; R. Eric Landrum, Boise State University; Arthur Scarritt, Boise State University ; Jocelyn B. S. Cullers, Boise State University; Don L. Warner, Boise State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

onunderrepresented and first generation students. With a multiplicity of programs from variousdisciplines, the SRC leadership team recognized a unique opportunity to enrich students’summer experiences, without increasing the workload on each of the faculty mentors. Wedesigned a summer program with two overarching goals: 1) Build interdisciplinary connectionsamong students and programs, and 2) increase students’ professional identity, knowledge, andskills related to research. As the program developed between 2011 and 2015, we fine-tuned theprogram and goals based on feedback, research, and evaluation.StructureOver the past six years, the 9-10 week Summer Research Community has brought togetherstudents across programs and included the following types of

Conference Session

Trends in Accreditation and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

towards more student-centered ends.Changes to the ABET Engineering CriteriaSince practically all engineering programs in the United States, and an increasing numberinternationally [1], are ABET accredited, program review processes have a strong impact on howengineering is constituted and enacted; i.e. what engineering ought to be. When any groupmakes a claim that things should be one way rather than another it is worthwhile to examinethose claims and the position from which they are made. Philosophy is one method of suchexamination. Philosophy has been defined as “truth estimation” where facts, experience,common sense, public opinion, and traditions form the data by which individuals develop a self-sustaining and coherent belief system [2]. The

Conference Session

Foundations for Pedagogical Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Lucchesi, Michigan Technological University; Jennifer Sams, Michigan Technological University; Lauren Movlai, Michigan Technological University; Erin S Matas, Michigan Technological University; Nora Allred, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Libraries

techniques, use of technology, and demeanor. SeeAppendix A for the form and written observation instructions.During the observation, we explicitly requested that observers take any notes directly on a papercopy of the form instead of on a laptop. We wanted to minimize the feeling that colleagues werebeing judged and preserve an atmosphere of comfort and open learning. The observers are askedto note strengths of the instructor, areas of improvement, and new ideas learned.The post-observation meeting and form should be completed 1-7 days after the session, to ensurethat feedback is provided while the instruction is fresh in both parties’ minds. Post-observation,participants should discuss notes taken during the observation and action steps for both

Conference Session

Research on Design Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony F. Luscher, Ohio State University; Roger Forsgren, NASA Headquarters

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Design in Engineering Education

, the study of axiomatic design typically references two axiomsdeveloped by Dr. Nam P. Suh, engineer and professor at the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology.3 In The Principles of Design, Suh applies a mathematically rigorous approach todetailing axiomatic design.The authors opted to take a different approach in order to better emphasize the more humanelement involved in engineering design. As a result, seven truths of good engineering wereidentified and developed to serve as the foundation for the course: 1) Avoid Selective Use of Existing Data 2) Extrapolate Existing Data into Unknown Regions with Extreme Caution 3) Understand the Design’s Sensitivity 4) When Possible, Always Test in the Physical World 5) Guard

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Engineering Leadership

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

benefitof this simulation is that it enables students to more deeply experience real-world problems withdire consequences that they traditionally know very little about, and to experience some empathyfor those affected by such problems.This paper describes three different crises simulations that we have developed over the last threeyears, outlines the major learning goals, and presents an analysis of the student and volunteerreflections.Literature reviewThe history of using games and simulations for learning purposes is long, and has been discussedextensively in literature. Langton et al. 1 suggest that games were first introduced as trainingtools by and for the military in the 18th century, and it was a century and a half later when gamesand

Conference Session

Maker Spaces within the University

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meredith Frances Penney, James Madison University; James Deverell Watkins; Bryan Levy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Wendy C Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University, San Marcos; Shaunna Fultz Smith, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

achieve sharedaims in engineering education: encourage student autonomy and exploration, grow diverselearning communities and environments, and positively impact retention for those students atrisk of leaving.Prior Work on Maker SpacesTo date, there have been a number of studies of academic and non-academic maker spaces thatprovide answers to important questions. To identify best practices for those planning new makerspaces, Wilczynski2 conducted a review of six of the first university maker spaces illuminatingthe need for 1) a clear mission statement, 2) user training, 3) proper staffing, 4) collaboration, 5)alignment with student work schedules, and 6) attention to creating a maker community oncampus. Similarly, Barrett et al.,1 reviewed

Conference Session

Innovative Approaches to Ethics Instruction

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn Bowers, Gonzaga University; Ellen M. Maccarone, Gonzaga University; George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University

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Engineering Ethics

Western Reserve University. His aca- demic interests include longitudinal analysis, visualization, semantics, team formation, gender issues, existential phenomenology, and lagomorph physiology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 On the Integration of Ethical, Legal, and Societal Issues into a  Computer Science Senior Capstone Program  1. Introduction   Topics in professional ethics play an important role in ABET accreditation of computer science programs, where ethical issues are mentioned within three of the eleven ABET computer­science student outcomes. To help address these outcomes and to further develop topics in professional ethics within our program, we

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E Liptow, California Polytechnic State University; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jeffrey Boncan Cabanez, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

PostsecondaryStudent Aid Study: 2009-2010, conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics(NCES), found that low-income students face higher unmet need than other students. As a result,even though the target population may be receiving financial aid, it does not necessarily meanthat their financial needs are met. Students whose financial needs are unmet by school aidpackages typically will compensate by working part- or full-time, or taking out additional loans.However, working while attending college can have negative impacts. It has been found thatwhile 1 to 15 hours of work per week contributes positively to retention, working more than 15hours per week tends to result in weaker grades and a lower chance of graduation.5 On the otherhand, even

Conference Session

Student Success I: Interventions and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University; Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

mathclasses taken) to determine the class a student will enter. At the University of Arizona, studentstake either a placement test that covers intermediate algebra skills or one that covers collegealgebra and trigonometry [1]. At St. Olaf College in Minnesota, a combination of student data,including high school rank and GPA, as well as a placement test coupled indicates where astudent is placed [2]. A self-assessment test is given to all incoming students at the University ofSydney to assist them in deciding whether or not to enroll in the highest level math classavailable to freshmen [3]. Other institutions use certain pieces of high school information, suchas GPA and/or standardized test scores [2, 4, 5]. At the study institution, a southern

Conference Session

But I'm a Loner! Expanding capability and creativity by examining effective alliances

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley; Colin Cerretani, University of California, Berkeley; Marjorie S Went, UC Berkeley

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New Engineering Educators

teaching and learning experience. This paper provides guidelines for working withgraduate teaching assistants by applying the five principles of high-performance engineeringteams described by Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith,1 and adapted by Karl Smith andothers for collaborative learning:2 face-to-face promotive interaction, positive interdependence,group and individual accountability, teamwork skills, and group processing. Perspectives areshared from engineering faculty who work with graduate teaching assistants in lecture,laboratory, and professional skills courses, and consideration is paid to small teams (1-3) andlarge teams (8+) of teaching assistants. Best practices in organization, clarity of expectations,leadership, communication

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Celis, Universidad de Chile; Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

diversity, and understand their effects in students performance. Isabel received her professional degree in biological engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile and her MA in policy, organizations and leadership studies at Stanford Graduate School of Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Redesigning engineering education in Chile: How selective institutions respond to an ambitious national reformIntroductionIn 2012, the Chilean government launched the “Nueva Ingeniería para el 2030” program, whichaims to redesign engineering education, enhance applied research, technology development,innovation and entrepreneurship around engineering campuses.1

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Computer-Based Games and Animations in Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech; Darren K Maczka, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech; Kiran Kelsey Bagalkotkar

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

this case, the novelty of theapproach compared to traditional methods is twofold: (1) the use of a computer game enables usto directly observe problem-solving process through action in the game and (2) because of thenaturally immersive game environment, we hope to see motivation and persistence in the face ofcomplex problems that might otherwise be difficult to achieve in a laboratory setting. As afeasibility study, we will present methods and data that we suggest should guide further researchbut should not be used to make specific claims. Before describing this exploratory study, webriefly review relevant literature of problems and problem-solving.Background on Problem Solving LiteratureOne characterizing difference between problems faced in

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tobias Haertel, TU Dortmund University; Claudius Terkowsky, TU Dortmund University; Dominik May, TU Dortmund University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

recent years. They need to “understand andcontribute in the context of market and business pressures.”4 Furthermore, entrepreneurshipskills are relevant for career success; students with these skills are expected to be better preparedto support their employers as innovators, act as managers and competent team workers4. Thisraises three essential questions: 1. What is and what means creativity and entrepreneurship in engineering contexts? 2. What are the implications for engineering education? 3. Are creativity and entrepreneurial thinking competences which can be learned by students, or are they a result of a life-long socializing process that cannot be influenced, at least not in the small period of an engineering

Conference Session

Developing Infrastructure Professionals

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Steven D Hart, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew W Roberts, Southern Utah University

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Civil Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Support for Implementation of Infrastructure Education Courses Across Multiple InstitutionsIntroductionCommunities of Practice (CoP) are formed when individuals collaborate in order to shareknowledge and develop solutions for collective problems[1]. They usually grow informallyaround a need and involve voluntary membership by participants who are motivated to take partin a learning community that serves a common purpose.[2] In higher education, CoPs often formwith the intent of sharing best practices, resources, and knowledge around a common domain.They can serve to invigorate and advance the teaching and learning beyond what may bepossible by

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Teaching and Advising Tools Using Computers and Smart Devices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT); Barbara Louise Stewart, University of Houston; Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston (CoT)

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #14764Mobile Devices and Lifelong Learning: The Students’ PerspectiveProf. Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT) Susan L. Miertschin, M.Ed., M.S.I.S., is an Associate Professor teaching in the Computer Information Systems program at University of Houston. Her teaching interests are in the areas of (1) information systems applications development and the complementary nature of back-end developer and front-end developer skill sets and (2) managing IT services. Her research interests are program and student as- sessment, the impact of instructional technology on student learning, and the improvement of e

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4B: Assessing Student Motivation and Student Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint; Vasudha Kilaru, University of Michigan - Flint

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First-Year Programs

motivation andlearning strategies of two groups of students are different from each other, the current study wascarried out. The current study did not compare student performance with similar HS GPA andtest scores as general students.HypothesisThe current study examined four hypotheses to understand the diversity makeup of the studentsand differences in their motivation and learning strategies listed below:H (1): There is no significant difference between high school students and university students inmotivation strategies.H (2): There is no significant difference between high school students and university students inlearning strategies.H (3): There is no significant difference between male and female students in high school anduniversity in