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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Bowen, Virginia Tech; Alan R. Kallmeyer, North Dakota State University; Holly Hermine Erickson, West Fargo Public Schools

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teacher’s shift in attitude towards general classroom practicesand teaching pedagogy. This paper describes the program goals and outcomes, specifics of thesummer experience, data collection, results, and the next steps for research and practice.IntroductionReferred to as “solitary STEM teachers”, the participants in this RET are the only mathematics,science, or technology education teacher in their middle or high school grades (referred to in thispaper as STEM teachers). These teachers are from the upper Midwest region where it iscommon for schools to be separated 30 miles or more [1]. Teachers in this region are typicallythe only teacher in their content area, and their schools and districts lack the support, resources,and professional

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FOCUS ON EXHIBITS: Welcome Reception & NEW THIS YEAR! 2018 Best Division Paper Nominee Poster Session Sponsored by Engineering Unleashed

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole L Ramo, University of Michigan

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Professor of Practice Civil and Environmental Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Assessment of Active Learning Elements in 100-level Introductory Biomedical Engineering CourseAbstract This study describes the results of implementing intermittent active group learning sessions in a traditional lecture-only introductory course. Approximately 1 out of every 5 class periods was devoted entirely to group active learning focused on reviewing, applying, or otherwise emphasizing important topics from the lectures. This approach required little modification of previously prepared lecture materials and minimized the in-class time

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Adams, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Emily Dringenberg, Ohio State University

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beliefs can be implicit, strong, and deeply-held. Additionally,these beliefs are not all-or nothing, but rather they are contextual. For example, a person mayhave a fixed mindset about their mathematical ability while maintaining a growth mindset abouttheir linguistic ability, or vice-a-versa.These beliefs can manifest different behaviors, which in turn can affect their success, particularlyin academics (Dweck, 1990). Previous research has shown that beliefs about intelligence can betied to: 1) Goals and motivation, 2) Beliefs about effort, and 3) Responses to challenges(Blackwell, Trzesniewski, & Dweck, 2007). Since these beliefs can be implicit, we usequalitative methods to gain a deeper understanding not only of students’ beliefs but how

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark A. Chapman, University of San Diego; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; G. Bryan Cornwall PhD P.E., Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, University of San Diego

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, over6,000 bachelor degrees are awarded in BME/BioE every year. Due to the broad nature of thediscipline, there is a large variability in BME curricula [1]. Despite this variability, there arecommon features that are shared within BME education. Specifically, it is common to see coretopics in materials science, mechanics, fluid mechanics, transport, thermodynamics, signals andsystems analysis, instrumentation/electronics, and imaging [2,3]. Thus, the goal with our BMEconcentration area is to expand our current integrated engineering curricular offerings to producewell-rounded engineering graduates that are exposed to these topics in a biomedical context.Our Biomedical Engineering Concentration Overview. Our BME concentration uses a multi-scale

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Community Engagement Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Helen Carlson P.E., Ph.D., Merrimack College; Anne Pfitzner Gatling, Merrimack College; Katherine Marie Donell

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practiced in other projects throughout the semester.IntroductionThere are many challenges in STEM education, including stimulating student interest, retainingstudents of diverse abilities and backgrounds, and preparing students to address the realities ofthe post-academic world and work-space. Many novel approaches have been developed toaddress these challenges, including problem- and project-based learning [1], entrepreneurship[2], and flipped classrooms [3].First-year engineering students face many unique challenges, including a heavy academic load ofprimarily technical courses. Engineering student success has been shown to be helped byincreasing students’ peer-to-peer instruction [4], and increased efficacy [5] and increasingstudents’ personal

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brittany Bradford, Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University; Michael Wolf, Rice University; Megan McSpedon, Rice University; Matthew Taylor

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exposure to calculus may improve performance relative to a comparison group, which isespecially noteworthy because bridge students are the least math-prepared STEM studentsentering the university. Future research will analyze outcomes in more advanced math classes.We will use these findings to refine the bridge program’s approach to teaching students how tosucceed at collegiate-level math classes and, ultimately, as STEM majors at Rice.IntroductionMath underpreparedness, defined based on incoming college students’ exposure to and successin math classes in high school, is a persistent issue that detracts from students’ likelihood ofsuccessfully passing required college classes and graduating from college [1]. At a national level,math is the subject

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Matthew Stephen Barner, Oregon State University

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concepts to unique problems in their futurecourses and careers that may require a more nuanced conceptual understanding. Therefore, it isimportant to understand the similarities and differences between how engineering concepts arerepresented in the contexts of professional practice and academic settings and how these contextsinfluence engineering students’ and practitioners’ conceptual learning [1]. How concepts arerepresented is influenced by the social and material contexts wherein concepts and conceptualknowledge is demonstrated. One example of a material context influence on conceptualrepresentations is in a structural engineering workplace, the creation and use of structuraldrawings influencing conceptual representations such as: tributary

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FOCUS ON EXHIBITS: Welcome Reception & NEW THIS YEAR! 2018 Best Division Paper Nominee Poster Session Sponsored by Engineering Unleashed

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

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series of handbooksin which the authors responded to a paper by Heywood in which he discussed the problemsfacing those who would establish a community of scholarship in technological andengineering literacy [1]. This commentary may be regarded as a continuation of thatdiscussion. Its specific purpose is to consider the need or otherwise of the general public foran understanding of technological and engineering literacy. It is assumed that publicdiscussion is better fostered if they are able to think critically about the important issues thatface the public which by default the public generally passes over. Our approach is to illustratethese tenets by means of a case study. We will not labour the advantages and disadvantagesof case studies which

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Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alka R Harriger, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Arjun Shakdher, Purdue University

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Computers in Education

NSF-funded program called TECHFIT, focussed on Computational Thinking. His interest lies in Software Development, Cloud Engineering, Machine Learning, Network/Cyber Security, Analytics, Data Science and IT Project Management. He has previously worked as a Software Development Engineer at Ericsson and is an incoming Cloud Engineer at Amazon (2019). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Expanding Program Reach through WineAbstractWith the increase in popularity of operating systems like macOS and Chrome OS, creatingnon-mobile applications that run cross-platform is becoming a challenge for developers allover the world [1]. It is costly to create non-Windows versions of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott W. Campbell, University of South Florida; James Franklin Wysong Jr., Hillsborough Community College; Peter Stiling, University of South Florida; Gerry G. Meisels, University of South Florida; Robert L. Potter, University of South Florida

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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Systemic Transformation of Evidence-based Education Reform (STEER)It is generally accepted that a growing fraction of U.S. job openings will require STEMcompetency [1-3]. However, while the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded in STEMdisciplines has increased over the past ten years [4], the retention of students in these programs isstill quite low (less than 40%) [5]. While some students leave a STEM major because of pooracademic performance, many have grade point averages that are as high as those of students whostay in their major [6]. This latter group leaves for a variety of reasons, including lack of self-confidence [7-8], and lack of

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Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenie R. Moses

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Computers in Education

Introduction Engineering jobs in the field of Electrical Engineering saw a five-year wage growth of7.61% in 2018, yet employment for electrical engineers declined by 0.6% [1]. According to theBureau of Labor & Statistics [2], the U.S. will shed 2% of the number of electrical engineersemployed over the next five years. Although there have been significant increases in studentsenrolled in engineering majors, a large percentage of those students will either drop out or changetheir major within the first year [3]. A number of factors contribute to this phenomenon, butresearch has suggested that students experience extreme difficulties in their first year due to CircuitAnalysis (Network Theory) courses that leverages their abilities in Math to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott W. Campbell, University of South Florida; Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, University of South Florida; Sylvia W. Thomas, University of South Florida

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faculty on research projectsand then translate the knowledge and excitement of their research into their classrooms [1]. Inaddition, RET programs are expected to foster the creation of long-term collaborations betweenteacher-participants and university faculty.In this paper, we report on one such program hosted by the Functional Materials andManufacturing Institute (FMMI) at the University of South Florida between 2014 and 2018. Anearlier report [2] described the rationale, structure, and activities of the program and providedassessments for the first two years. Here, we will briefly review the program for readersunfamiliar with our previous report, provide assessment results from all four years, and describelessons learned and their implication

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Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenie R. Moses, Educational Technology Research & Assessment

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Computers in Education

effects ofthe MLE on student exam scores over three examination periods. The combinedexperimental group (n = 37) showed statistically significant increases in mean studentachievement over the control group. This research proposed that MLE-based digitaltutors have the potential to connect anywhere, anytime learning with domain-specificinformation and provide students with instructional strategies that scaffolds learning.(Abstract) Keywords—MLE, ubiquitous, domain-specific, scaffolding Introduction Degrees in engineering awarded by US universities to US citizens dropped by 23% over the pastdecade [1]. One specific reason for this decline can be attributed to dropout rates. Accordingto Belasco [2

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Karl W. Reid, National Society of Black Engineers; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Glenda D. Young Collins, Mississippi State University; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University; Tikyna Dandridge, Purdue University; Donovan Colquitt, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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poster we will share information about the instruments used for thisstudy. Additionally, our poster will summarize the work that we have done to further strengthenthe curricular and training aspects of SEEK.OverviewPromoting the participation of under-represented minorities in engineering is a nationalimperative. Focusing on elementary school students is critical for broadening participation inengineering, as many children form lasting beliefs about their STEM identities and STEM self-efficacy by the time they reach middle school [1]. While there has been a recent surge in effortsto integrate engineering in curriculum in traditional school settings (e.g. [2-4]) through the NextGeneration Science Standards), out-of-school settings continue to

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Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenie R. Moses

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Computers in Education

users. Although students who utilized CircuitITS experienced adecreased perceived ability to problem solve, both tutors showed significant increases inexamination scores. (Abstract) Keywords—mobile learning environment, self-efficacy, metacognitive support Introduction Circuit Analysis (Network Theory) is fundamental “gateway” course that most engineeringstudents must take as part of their engineering curriculum and is also a course that has the highestattrition rates among engineering courses [1, 2]. High attrition rates contribute to an increase indropout rates and according to Belasco [3], 60% of students enrolled in engineering courses dropout or change their major in the first year

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Wood, University of Notre Dame; Alisa Zornig Gura; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Aliah Rayna Carolan-Silva, Horizon Education Alliance; Sara Boukdad, University of Notre Dame; Juan Carlos Alarcon

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Educational Ecosystem PilotAbstractThe Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem (BCE2) is a pilot project developing a model forbuilding an educational ecosystem with a multiplicity of outcome aims – attracting and retainingunderrepresented groups in engineering and science, building STEM literacy within the regionalworkforce, and improving the quality of life of low-income neighborhoods. Thus, BCE2 aimsnot just at improving practices in STEM for greater inclusion and skill development, but alsoincreasing retention of recipients of training or programming in the geographic regions wherethese interventions occur and are often most needed [1]. To do this, partnerships in the BCE2pilot include a diversity of higher education institutions, the K-12 system

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Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arati Banerjee, University of Central Florida; Damla Turgut, University of Central Florida; Cliff C Zou, University of Central Florida

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Computing and Information Technology

tune vulnerabilities in VM systems. In this paper, we present anautomatic security patch removal tool that can fine tune various Windows VM systems to preciselevels of vulnerabilities, and easily employed by students and educators alike. This tool cancreate virtual machines that simulate different security states in the Windows operating systemtimeline and gives a more realistic view of the ever-changing state of cybersecurity to thestudents pursuing an education in the field.1. IntroductionIn the current Internet-connected world, most companies, government agencies, and ordinarypeople heavily rely on the cyber world for information and data management, processing, andexchange. Information leakage and data breaches become increasingly damaging

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmen Angelica Carrion, Georgia Institue of Technology; Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology

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model-based reasoning and engineering estimation skills [1]. Prior to thecreation of PSS, the course was taught using a traditional lecture-based approach, similar to theway the vast majority of technical engineering courses are taught [2][3]. The instructor whocreated PSS was motivated to do so because he realized that the students were not cognitivelyengaging with learning the course concepts and skills. PSS was intentionally structured to createa much more interactive experience than is typically experienced in traditional engineeringcourses. Student teams of two were formed (aka dyads) for the entire semester. These teamswere challenged each class period to collectively solve complex analytical engineering problemstogether [2]. Students

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Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University

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Computing and Information Technology

and textually on class-laboratory worksheetsincreases engagement with the content. In addition, ways of memorizing the content may beintroduced visually, along with strategies that aid the long-term recall process.Keywords:boardnotes, diagrams, networking, switching, routing, electronics, systems, visual learning,illustrations, notesIntroductionIn the ever-increasing data-centric environments we live and work in, understanding andexpressing ideas visually as well as verbally is part of a critical skillset. Providing students withstructured opportunities for class and laboratory activities to sharpen these skills will allow themto better navigate their way in the workforce.According to [1] experts notice patterns and features in information

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Carrie W. Lee, East Carolina University ; Christine Wilson, East Carolina University; Holly Heath Fales, East Carolina University; Daniel Dickerson, East Carolina University

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(NC) consistently perform below state averages on end ofgrade standardized tests in science and mathematics. According to recent state report cardsregarding school performance, only 37% of fourth grade students in eastern NC school districtsachieved proficiency in science. Given unsatisfactory student outcomes, it becomes important toexamine teacher preparation to communicate these topics effectively to students.Teachers often receive low evaluation scores on complex teaching skills such as discourse. Manyteachers point to a lack of preparation to engage students in discourse in their teacher education[1]. Given the need to allow each teacher candidate to practice discourse development, time andresource constraints can limit the number of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno; Tim Robinson, University of Nevada Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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activities: methods and preliminary resultsIntroductionThere exists a continuing issue in the United States with respect to under-enrollment inengineering majors in college, and hence interest in pursuing an engineering career, especiallywithin underrepresented groups including women [1]. Studies have shown that a strong predictorof students enrolling in engineering college majors and pursuing an engineering career is studentinterest in engineering at the K-12 level [2, 3]. In addition, it has been shown that a critical timewhere student interest, identity, and career choices begin to solidify is during middle schoolyears [4, 5] and hence should be the population on which studies should focus. The NationalAcademy of Engineering and National Research

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Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Dempsey, Collin County Community College ; Ann F Beheler, Collin County Community College

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Computing and Information Technology

experience at Rockwell, Raytheon and Novell; and she has led her own consulting firm, created and taught in one of the first networking degree programs in Texas, and previously managed IT- related divisions and grants ranging $1-$20 million in community colleges in Texas and California. Prior to her current position, she was Vice President of Academic Affairs for Porterville College, responsible for all instruction at the college, and prior that she was a Dean at both Orange Coast College in California and at Collin College. Among other things, Ann is known for effectively bringing together business and industry using a stream- lined process to identify with them the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) they predict

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Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Kamali, Utah Valley University; Matthew Meyers, Utah Valley University; Nima Kamali-Sarvestani, Utah Valley University

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Computing and Information Technology

safe, hazardfree environment where students can make mistakes without losing much time or costing theuniversity any money. This paper details the VR simulation Utah Valley University (UVU) iscreating in order to allow students to simulate the etching process. The further goals of this paperare to explain the rationale behind the creation of the simulation and its potential in the studentlearning of nanotechnology.IntroductionThe National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) defines nanotechnology as “ ...the understandingand control of matter at the nanoscale, at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100nanometers” [1]. As nanotechnology grew it became necessary to manipulate at the nanoscalevia multiple methods, one such method being

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Abigail Clark, Ohio State University; Soundouss Sassi, Mississippi State University; Jane Petrie

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establishengineering communities and establish their engineering identities. Yet, little is known abouthow these experiences compare to those students who start in discipline specific programs. Morebroadly, even less is known about how first-year experiences differ for students from regionalcampuses or for students who transfer institutions. This project aims to better understand how thefirst-year experiences of students from various pathways affect their development across theircollege career through a series of first-year surveys and longitudinal interviews. We specificallyfocus on students’ engineering communities and engineering identities using Wenger’sconceptualization of Communities of Practice as our theoretical lens [1].For this work, engineering

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FOCUS ON EXHIBITS: Welcome Reception & NEW THIS YEAR! 2018 Best Division Paper Nominee Poster Session Sponsored by Engineering Unleashed

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico

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University of New Mexico in the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program, and in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department. She served as Co-PI on an NSF RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is currently co-PI on three NSF-funded projects in engineering and computer science education, including a Revolutioniz- ing Engineering Departments project. She was selected as a National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two- strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Lorelle A. Meadows, Michigan Technological University; Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Guy C. Hembroff, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Kellie H. Raffaelli; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University

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first-time students are supported for four years and 36 students transferring from community colleges are supported for two years. The goals of the project are to (1) increase the number and diversity of students pursuing degrees in engineering technology (first-generation, underrepresented students, women, and veterans); (2) add to the body of knowledge regarding best practices in Engineering Technology and promote employment; and (3) contribute to the literature on self-efficacy. The project brings together engineering technology academic programs that are offered through the School of Technology and programs in the Honors College, an inclusive and unique college designed around high-impact educational practices

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur L. Chlebowski, University of Southern Indiana

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Biomedical Engineering

), MechanicalEngineering (BSME), Electrical Engineering (BSEE), and Civil Engineering (BSCE). The studentsparticipate in an introductory course, however, as a result of the available degrees, biomedicalengineering (BME) is only discussed briefly throughout their education.To inform students of the possibilities in BME, an Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Coursewas developed. Introducing the emphasis areas within BME is conducted by using the Introduction toBiomedical Engineering by Enderle and Bronzino [1] as a guide. The text divides emphasis areas ofBME (Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Bioelectricity) into chapters and takes students through theseareas and supplies examples. In the courses first iteration, students used the book as a starting pointand then

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ConstDiv Technical Session 7 - Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College

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Construction Engineering

comparison to assessmentresults in a traditional course offering.BackgroundThe study of Construction Engineering involves courses in areas of construction practice such asestimation, scheduling, safety, project management, and plan reading and production. Suchcourses normally involve expenses for students in terms of textbooks, equipment, and software.The expenses for course textbooks and materials can be quite high. These include prices rangingto over $300 for individual textbooks in engineering [1], [2], to $700 per semester [3], toupwards of $1200 a year on average for civil engineering programs [4]. These costs also increaseat an exorbitant rate, with textbook costs estimated to have been increasing 1500%, or nearlythree times the overall rate

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Pradip K. Bandyopadhyay, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Ryan Scott Hassler; Mark William Johnson, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus; Mikhail Kagan, Pennsylvania State University, Abington Campus; Ann Marie Schmiedekamp; Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus; Peter J. Butler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Helen Edson, Pennsylvania State University

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course grades, fall semester grade point average, andenrollment status. We also examine the entrance-to-major status for Cohort 1 for retention inEngineering, retention in STEM, and retention at Penn State.Results and Conclusions: The preliminary results are promising for the rising second-year bridgeprogram, particularly for Cohort 1. Compared to a matched comparison sample, Cohort 1 JumpStart students had higher grades in their math courses and were more likely to earn a grade of Cor higher in the fall semester of their sophomore year following the summer bridge program.Cohort 1 Jump Start students were followed into the fall of their junior year. They weresignificantly more likely than the comparison students to be retained at Penn State. In

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Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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April A. Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Lucille A. Sowko, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing; Mark Gartner, University of Pittsburgh; Brandon Joseph Barber, Sawnson School of Engineering University of PIttsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Design in Engineering Education

Literature ReviewNursing and engineering education are both disciplines in which students practice the work oftheir professions during their undergraduate curriculums [1]. Nursing students tend to beimmersed in clinical experiences early in their curriculum, and these experiences also tend to beconsistent, structured, and supervised by faculty [1]. In engineering education, application is alsonecessary and highly valued, with students applying their knowledge through class-basedprojects and/or internship or co-op positions, although these positions are relatively unstructuredand do not involve direct faculty supervision [1]. Finally, in engineering education, the requiredsenior design (capstone) project involves real-world problems with relatively