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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna M Riley, Virginia Tech; Jennifer Karlin, University of Southern Maine; Jennifer L Pratt, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service; Stephanie Quiles-Ramos, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #19202Building Social Infrastructure for Achieving Change at ScaleDr. Donna M Riley, Virginia Tech Donna Riley is Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.Dr. Jennifer Karlin, University of Southern Maine Jennifer Karlin spent the first half of her career at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where she was a professor of industrial engineering and held the Pietz professorship for entrepreneurship and economic development. She is now at the University of Southern Maine where she is a research professor of engineering and the curriculum specialist for the Maine Regulatory Training and

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Session 7: Health

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2017 EDI

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Gary Miller

2010 − First company to receive FDA clearance for a 3D printed orthopaedic implanto 2016 − Released 3D printed Metaphyseal Cones for knee revisionFrom Sintered Beads...… To Variable Morphology Porous Structures Structural continuity Engineered structureThis is a truly disruptive technology where“Complexity is viewed as free”From Design for Manufacturing to Design for Function “Engineer/design your part as you envision it, without manufacturing constraints” Note the overall macro, micro and nano differences in the structure Validation Testing | Animal study Biomet - Regenerex Exactech - InteGripZimmer – Trabecular MetalLine Fit ResultsCortical site @ 4 weeks

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Panel 1: New Opportunities – Creating Corporate/University Partnerships

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2017 ERC

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Barry Johnson

FY 2016 – $30.00 M (Estimate)• Designed to foster entrepreneurship that will lead to the commercialization of NSF-funded research – Uses customer discovery and business model development to validate commercialization opportunities – Successful I-Corps projects will be prepared for business formation• Distinct components of I-Corps program – Teams – Principal Investigator (PI), Entrepreneurial Lead (EL), Mentor (M) – Nodes – Hubs for education, infrastructure, and research that engage academic scientists and engineers in innovation – Sites – Academic institutions that catalyze the engagement of local teams in technology transition and strengthen local innovation 8

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #17651Enhancing a Programmable Logic Controller CourseDr. Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Maged B.Mikhail, Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology at Purdue Northwest. Ph.D., Electrical Engineering,Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 2013. Disserta- tion title: ”Development of Integrated Decision Fusion Software System For Aircraft Structural Health Monitoring” M.S., Electrical Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, May 2009. Thesis title: ”Development of Software System for Control and Coordination of Tasks among Mobile Robot and

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yan Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Theodorus Evan de Groot, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jorge Camacho; Patrick McMinn, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET)1. However, in delivering engineering courses, it is often challenging to providelaboratory experience of cell-based assays to undergraduate students, as the lab work involved isexpensive, delicate, and usually requires substantial experimental skills. We report thedevelopment of a microfluidic based assay kit to facilitate undergraduate laboratory experienceof live cell measurements. It also serves as a tool to introduce microfluidic technology, a drivingforce in the current trend of miniaturization of analytical instrumentation. The educational kitallows students to observe and analyze the change of adhesion behavior of live cells on thechannel

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First-Year Programs: Tuesday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College; Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College; Holly Wilkinson P.E., Dartmouth College; Alicia Betsinger, Dartmouth College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

devices, an optional 4-day course on engineering of musicalinstruments, and an opportunity for students to get together and speak about their experiencesthrough guided storytelling. We will report on the results of these programs at a later date.BibliographyASEE (2014). Going the Distance: Best Practices and Strategies for Retaining Engineering,Engineering Technology, and Computing Students. https://www.asee.org/papers-and-publications/publications/college-profiles.Alon, S. (2005). Model mis-specification in assessing the impact of financial aid on academicoutcomes. Research in Higher Education, 46(1), 109–125.Alon, S., & Tienda, M. (2005). Assessing the “mismatch” hypothesis: Differences in collegegraduation rates by institutional

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #19678Creation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-Based Innovation LabDr. Shiny Abraham, Seattle University Shiny Abraham is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seattle University. She received the B.E. degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Visveswaraiah Technological Uni- versity (VTU), India in 2007 and Ph.D. from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA in 2012. Her research interests span the areas of Wireless Communication, Internet of Things (IoT), Optimization using Game Theory, and Engineering Education Research. She is a member of the IEEE and ASEE, a technical pro- gram

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AEE Journal

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Nicola Brown

anassessment tool could easily be adapted to a range of courses aimed to enhance communication(both written and visual) and encourage creativity.Key words: Engineering education; project based learning; website development INTRODUCTION Teaching methods are changing over time for multiple reasons but one which often drives changeis adapting to new technologies. For example, taking notes during lectures has now largely beenreplaced by lecture materials being available online for download. When using traditional teachingtools there is a danger that students will ‘turn off’ and fail to grasp important concepts simply due toFALL 2017

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony J Petrosino Jr, University of Texas, Austin; Walter M Stroup, University of Massachusetts

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Use Technology) grant. He is currently the co-principle investigator on the NSF-funded UTeach Engineering grant (MSP), Beyond Blackboards grant (ITEST), and Group-Based Cloud Computing for STEM Education (ITEST). His research interests include engineering education and the development of expertise. While at The University of Texas at Austin, he helped establish the UTeach Natural Sciences Teacher Preparation Program. His research articles have appeared in the Journal of Science Education and Technology, The Journal of the Learning Sciences, Mathematical Thinking and Learning, the Journal of Engineering Education, and The American Educational Research Journal.Dr. Walter M Stroup, University of Massachusetts Co

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Courses II

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2017 ASEE International Forum

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Kevin Kochersberger, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Kappes, Virginia Tech

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Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

student machine shop and introduced global humanitarian design projects as an option for students. Prior to Virginia Tech he was an Associate Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology and developed a multidisciplinary design course that included students from Business, Arts and Sciences as well as Engineering.Ms. Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Ashley Taylor is a doctoral student in engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, where she also serves as a program assistant for the Center for Enhancement of Engineering Diversity and an advisor for international senior design projects in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Ashley received her MS in

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Project-Based Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #18543A Pilot Program in Opem-Ended Problem Solving and Project ManagementDr. Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering education.Dr. Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip Ferguson is the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology and Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University.Prof. Sudhir Kaul, Western

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Jochen Seely, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ; Karl M. Kapp, Bloomsburg University; Larraine A. Kapka, Sinclair Community College; Steven Wendel, Sinclair Community College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Community College Steve Wendel serves as Director of the National Center for Manufacturing Education (NCME), originally established as a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence in the NSF Advanced Technological Education Program, the NCME provides leadership development for deans, program chairs, faculty and other educational leaders in manufacturing and engineering technology. Steve is also the Director for the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Affiliate in Ohio. PLTW-OH has grown to over 400 programs nearly 190 school districts across Ohio preparing students for STEM career and college endeavors. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Virtual Online Tensile Testing

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Development of Technical and Soft Skills in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xuwen Xiang, Oregon State University; James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University; Natasha Mallette PhD, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #18653Using a Techno-Economic Model to Promote Consideration of Uncertainty inBioengineering DesignXuwen Xiang, Oregon State University Xuwen is currently a doctoral candidate in Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research focused on techno-economic analysis of glucosamine and lipid from algae.Prof. James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University James D. Sweeney is Professor and Head of the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental En- gineering at Oregon State University. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1988

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I - Skills Development

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2017 ASEE International Forum

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Brady Creel, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Sandra Nite, Aggie STEM, Texas A&M University; Jowaher E. Almarri; Ziyad Shafik, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Sahar Mari, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Wadha A. Al-Thani

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Diversity, Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

and recruit Qataris toward STEM-related education and careers.The need is great: Some industry leaders estimate that Qatar’s national demand for citizens intechnical professions is more than double the available workforce — Qatar’s national populationis estimated at approximately 300,000 citizens.1 This demand does not account for rapidlyemerging needs in defense and national security as Qatar invests in high-tech defense systemsand weapons; government ministries are actively recruiting Qatari engineers and scientists tosupport deployment, maintenance and oversight of these technologies. As a result, there has beena need to introduce Qatari youth to new notions of the diverse range of engineering disciplinesand to highlight their significance

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Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University ; Musibau Adeola Shofoluwe, North Carolina A&T State University; Rico Kelley Jr., North Carolina A&T State University ; Evelyn R. Sowells, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert B. Pyle, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction

Management) from the University of Northern Iowa.Rico Kelley Jr., North Carolina A&T State University Born on 26 January, 1993 in Athens GA, Kelley graduated from Clarke Central High School in 2011. In fall 2011, Kelley enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. He studied Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering for three years before transferring to the College of Science and Technology. Since spring 2016, he has been conducting research within the Department of Built Environment.Dr. Evelyn R. Sowells, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Evelyn R. Sowells is an assistant professor in the Computer Systems Technology department at North Carolina A&T State University’s

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Mid Atlantic Papers

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2017 Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

Authors

Peter Raymond Stupak, Raritan Valley Community College

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Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

culminating in the construction, start-up, and operation of an optical fiber factory in Suzhou, China where he remains the Chief Technology Officer. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry and M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Green Energy Tent-Light with GPS Locator: A Real Product for a Real Customer C. J. Gray, G. D. Grabovetz, K. A. Gabrielsen, S. R. Lecin, and P.R. Stupak Department of Science and Engineering and Computer Science Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, NJAbstractA Team of four Raritan Valley

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy L Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Pradip K Bandyopadhyay, Penn State University (Berks Campus); Mark Johnson, Pennsylvania State University ; Mikhail Kagan, Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz Campus; Ann Marie Schmiedekamp; Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus; Catherine Cohan, The Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Campus study is to address the urgentneed to expand the pool of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) graduates,especially African American, Native American, and Hispanic students. Long-term improvementsin the pipeline of a diverse STEM workforce start with sustaining effective bridge programs thatcan produce more Engineering baccalaureates. To improve retention in Engineering, this studywill conduct academic enrichment programs for racially underrepresented Engineering studentsat three points in their career at the Penn State—entering freshmen, rising sophomores, and risingjuniors. The goals of the study are to (a) increase retention in Engineering among raciallyunderrepresented students in the Penn State system, (b) develop long

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 11

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven P. Jacobs, University of Pittsburgh; Alaine M. Allen, University of Pittsburgh; Linda W. Demoise, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

for Engineering Education (ASEE). Ms. Allen has a Bachelor of Science degree in physics education from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Education degree in policy, planning and evaluation from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also completing her doctoral work in higher education management at the University of Pittsburgh in the School of Education. Her research interests are the academic performance of underrepresented students, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and inclusive excellence in the STEM environment.Mrs. Linda W. Demoise, University of Pittsburgh Linda W. Demoise, MSCE Academic Support Coordinator Pre-College and Undergraduate Diversity Pro

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Keenya Mosley, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Christopher S. Stronen, Savannah Technical College

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #18247Summer Education Internship ProgramDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University Asad Yousuf is the Coordinator and Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Savannah State UniversityDr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University Mohamad Mustafa is a Professor of Civil Engineering Technology and the Chair of the Engineering Technology Department at Savannah State University (SSU). He has six years of industrial experience prior to teaching at SSU. He received his BS, MS, and PhD in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.Dr. Keenya Mosley, Savannah State University

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Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #19187MAKER: Generation of Electricity from Bacteria Present in Waste WaterDr. Hugh Jack P.E., Western Carolina University Dr. Jack is not the author. The abstract has been submitted on behalf of Parimala Nair - VIT University, Vellore, India. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Generation of Electricity from Bacteria Present in Waste WaterAuthorParimala Nair, VIT University, Vellore, IndiaAbstractIn today’s world, the energy demand is skyrocketing and conventional, non-renewableresources are being consumed at a very high rate. Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum

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Student Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Student

Purdue School of Engineering & Technology Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Abstract Design and Methodology BenefitsThe convection heat transfer is explored for a new academic laboratoryexperiment to help address the lack of practical experimentation due to Design Educational Advantagesthe continued integration of technology. A cost-effective design is

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First-Year Programs: Monday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Deborah Won, California State University, Los Angeles; Mark Tufenkjian, California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles; Eva Schiorring, Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

(esuc- ceed.calstatela.edu) and the PI/Director of the First-Year Experience (FYrE) program at ECST. He has also developed an open access, web-based audience response system (educatools.com).Dr. Deborah Won, California State University, Los Angeles Deborah Won is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State Uni- versity, Los Angeles. Her specialization is in Biomedical Engineering and her scientific research area focuses on neuro-rehabilitative technology. Her educational research interests include use technology and active learning strategies to better engage students in the classroom as well as pedagogical and advisement approaches to closing the achievement gap for historically

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2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; AB Shafaye, Penn State Harrisburg

2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic SectionSpring Conference: Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland Apr 7 Paper ID #20815A Look at ABET Accreditation – Understanding the BasicsDr. Rafic Bachnak, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College Rafic A. Bachnak is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of the School of Science, Engi- neering, and Technology at Penn State Harrisburg. Previously, Dr. Bachnak was on the faculty of Texas A&M International University, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Northwestern State University, and Franklin University. Dr. Bachnak received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success & Development - Focus on Self-Efficacy

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2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

of Cincinnati, whitney.gaskins@uc.edu, burbansm@mail.uc.edu, jenkink4@mail.uc.edu Xavier University Louisiana, colatunj@xula.edu, mberger@xula.eduAbstract - The first year of college encompasses one of microaggression, conscious and unconscious biases arethe most challenging transitions a student may face sources of chronic stress and trauma that negatively impactduring their college career and/or lifetime. For minority their academic achievement [7]. Stereotype threat describesstudents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math a condition in which students’ belonging to a group has(STEM), the transitioning experience may yield many been stereotyped causing

Conference Session

Mid Atlantic Papers

Collection

2017 Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

Authors

Christian Enmanuel Lopez, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

Paper ID #21017Towards Real-time Ergonomics Feedback and Educational Content with theuse of Co-RobotsChristian Enmanuel Lopez, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Christian E. L´opez, is currently a Ph.D. student at Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. He has worked as an Industrial Engineer in both the Service and Manufacturing sectors before pursuing his Ph.D. His current research focuses on the design and optimization of systems and intelligent assistive technologies through the acquisition, in- tegration, and mining of large

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Benjamin Earl Whiteley; Dinesh K. Sharma, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Willie L. Brown Jr, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Weiwei Zhu, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xianfang Tan, Delaware County Community College

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Electrical and Computer

Engineering Harbin Uni. of Science & Technology, July 1989 (b) Appointments Assistant Professor of Mathematics, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2011- present Visiting Assis Professor of Mathematics, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2010 – 2011 Visiting Assis Professor c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Paper ID #19895of Mathematics, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2009 – 2010 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Dept. ofMath & CS, Uni. of Missouri St. Louis, 2000 – 2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Dept of Math,Northern Illinois University, 1999 – 2000 Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of

Conference Session

Practices for Student Learning Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana Djuric P.E., Wayne State University; Jeremy Lewis Rickli, Wayne State University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Daniel Foster, Old Dominion University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #20325Hands-on Learning Environment and Educational Curriculum on Collabo-rative RoboticsProf. Ana Djuric P.E., Wayne State University Dr. Ana Djuric is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Djuric research areas are industrial robots, kinematics, dynamics, control, and advanced manufacturing systems. She supervises multiple undergraduate and graduate students in their research and is a member of Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Her Dipl.-Ing. degree is in the area of mechanical engineering from the University of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #18995NSF ATE CREATE Targeted Research StudyDr. Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons Kathleen Alfano has a Ph.D. from UCLA in Higher Education with a cognate in administration and evaluation. Her B.S. is in chemistry and she worked as an analytical chemist in industry pursuing a career in education. She served as founder and Director of the California Consortium for Engineering Advances in Technological Education (CREATE) based at College of the Canyons from 1996 to 2016. Retired in November 2016 from College of the Canyons she is a Professor Emeritus and had also served as Dean of Professional Programs and

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

Laboratories, Lucent Technology, Inc. as Member of Technical Staff and Ciena Corp. as Principal Engineer, doing research in photonic networks and optoelectronics. His teaching interest fo- cuses on the project-based learning (PBL) model of engineering education with self-directed learner as enhanced educational outcome. His research area focuses on optoelectronics, semiconductor lasers, and metamaterials.Dr. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Associate Professor of physics and engineering at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Va. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 13 years in industry designing

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Cathalina Juarez, University of Southern California

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Consortium.Cathalina Juarez, University of Southern California Cathalina Juarez is a Program Specialist in the Division of Engineering Education at the University of Southern California. She previously worked in outreach and recruitment at Minority-Serving Institutions for NASA internship, fellowship, and scholarship programs. She has nearly a decade’s worth of expe- rience working with non-profits where she created and implemented yearly programs that focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). She received bachelor’s degrees from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County - a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and a B. A. in Psychology. She went on to receive a master’s degree in Education from