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Innovative Use of Technology in K-12 Outreach

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Gulf Coast University; Janusz Zalewski, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #17010A New Robotics Educational System for Teaching Advanced EngineeringConcepts to K-12 studentsDr. Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Fernando Gonzalez joined FGCU as an Assistant Professor in the Software Engineering Program in the fall of 2013. Previously he has worked at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, the U.S. Department of Energy at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico and at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez graduated from the University of Illinois in 1997 with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. He

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Innovative Graduate Programs and Methods, Developing Master's & Ph.D. Programs and Graduate Teaching Assistants

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Alavizadeh, Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Maximo J. Ortega, Indiana Tech; Maged Mikhail, Purdue University - Calumet

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Graduate Studies

experiences include software engineering, systems engineering and analysis, and production optimization for private, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations. His research interests include complex systems modeling and simulation and systems engineering, and their application in healthcare and aerospace.Dr. Maximo J. Ortega, Indiana Tech Dr. Maximo Ortega is an Associate Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Indiana Tech. He is responsible for the Automation Laboratory. Dr. Ortega is a Fulbright Scholar and was a member of the Mexican National Academy of Industrial Engineering. He was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Purdue University from 2001 to 2003. Dr. Ortega earned his Bachelor of Science

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Courses

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Ijlal Haider, The University of Lahore; Farhan Ahmad, UOL; Nishwa Fayyaz, Virtual University, Pakistan

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International Forum

Application in Biomedical Engineering” in which students are taught skills in virtualinstrumentation for developing biomedical device prototypes4.Multidisciplinary studies require students to take more courses then other traditional courses.This has caused to reduce load of laboratory modules. Beebe has proposed teaching hands onbiomedical engineering to the students of biomedical engineering instead of traditional teaching.This will give students an insight into lab work without performing any lab experiments 5. Ton-Tai Pan has presented design of a myoelectric controlled prosthesis to reinforce mechatroniceducation offered to Electrical Engineering and Bio-industrial Mechatronic Engineering studentsat KWIT and NTU in Taiwan6. Sodager has presented

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Size, Civility, and the Classroom Culture: Setting Class Tone with a Student-centered Perspective

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Calumet

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

example.Civility Assignment Features/Author’s (Civility) BehaviorComponentFairness The instructor can talk/teach about the importance of civility in a leadership role.Pay Attention The instructor can show interest in the student discussions.Constructive The instructor can provide positive feedback during the studentFeedback discussions.Values Ideas The instructor can express appreciation to the class for their diverse ideas and solutions.3. Laboratory Work: For courses involving laboratory work, instructors can encourage studentsto contribute ideas on how to improve lab safety. Table 12 provides an example of the potentialComponents of Civility

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Environmental Engineering Division: Curricula, Criteria, Student Performance, and Growth

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Wayne T. Padgett, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Andrew R. Mech, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

evaluation of an “Appropriate Technology” courseat RHIT, we have had many insights. In future years we plan to be more intentional towardsachieving both technical preparedness and social fluency for humanitarian engineering work. Wewill attempt to add quantitative elements to all qualitative aspects of the course. This may requireus to teach economic analyses for decision making by drawing parallels to environmentaleconomics. To augment, we will also continue to improve our collaborations with engineeringpractitioners, EWB, and aid groups to develop more case studies, particularly ones withquantitative analysis components.Additionally, our dream is to have permanent installations of the project demonstrations on ourcampus in an outdoor laboratory

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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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Adam T. Melvin, Louisiana State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #16763A Hands-On Approach to Teaching K-12 Students About Microfluidic De-vices (Work in Progress)Prof. Adam T. Melvin, Louisiana State University Adam Melvin obtained a BS in Chemical Engineering and a BA in Chemistry from the University of Arizona, a MS in Chemical Engineering (with a minor in Biotechnology) and a Ph.D. in Chemical En- gineering from North Carolina State University under the direction of Jason Haugh. He was an NIH postdoctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Departments of Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering under the direction of Nancy Allbritton. In August of

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Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud K. Quweider, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Fitratullah Khan, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #16065Implementing a Challenge-Based Approach to Teaching Selected Courses inCS and Computational SciencesDr. Mahmoud K. Quweider, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley M K Quweider is a Professor of Computer & Information Sciences at the U. of Texas at UTRGV. He re- ceived his Ph.D. in Engineering Science (Multimedia and Imaging Specialty) and B.S. In Electrical Engi- neering, M.S. in Applied Mathematics, M.S. in Engineering Science, and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering all from the University of Toledo, Ohio. He also holds a Bachelor of English and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Ritter III, University of Louisiana, Lafayette; Terrence L. Chambers PE, University of Louisiana, Lafayette; Christoph W. Borst, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #16819Work in Progress: Networked Virtual Reality Environment for Teaching Con-centrating Solar Power TechnologyMr. Kenneth A. Ritter III, University of Louisiana, Lafayette My name is Kenneth (Kary) Ritter, I am a US citizen, male and am a graduate student in Systems Engi- neering with expected graduation in August 2016. I have Masters of Science in Solar Energy Engineering and have been working on a scale 3D model of an actual alternative energy center which was turned into an interactive walk through educational game for use with Virtual Reality (VR) headsets and interaction devices. Currently I am developing

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy L. Denton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

to best connect innovation in teaching with the creation ofvalue in learning is a challenging one to all educators. The introductory materials course for themanufacturing and mechanical engineering technology degree programs at the campuses ofPurdue University gives an overview of properties, processing, and applications of polymers,composites, and non-traditional materials commonly used in industry. Students develop problemsolving skills through practice in the areas of materials selection, evaluation, measurement,testing and processing. Beginning in 2014, multiple innovations have been applied to thismaterials course at different campuses to address the needs of learners ranging from traditionalfull-time residential students coming

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Multidisciplinary Efforts in Upper-level Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy R McJunkin, Idaho National Laboratory; Craig G Rieger, Idaho National Laboratory; Aunshul Rege, Temple University; Saroj K Biswas, Temple University; Michael Haney, University of Idaho; Michael John Santora, University of Idaho; Brian K. Johnson, University of Idaho, Moscow; Ronald Laurids Boring; D. Subbaram Naidu P.E., University of Minnesota Duluth; John F. Gardner, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #15948Multidisciplinary Game-based Approach for Generating Student Enthusi-asm for Addressing Critical Infrastructure ChallengesMr. Timothy R McJunkin, Idaho National Laboratory Timothy R. McJunkin is a Senior Research Engineer at Idaho National Laboratory in the Energy and Environment Science and Technology Division, since 1999. He has also served as an adjunct instructor at Idaho State University, teaching control systems and resilient controls systems. Prior to joining INL, he was a design engineer at Compaq Computer Corporation in Houston Texas. Mr. McJunkin is the principal architect of the Grid Game

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R Haughery, Iowa State University; D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Implementation of a Mechatronics Learning Module in a Large First-Semester Engineering Course. IEEE Transactions On Education, 53 (3), 445-454.7. Durfee, W. K. (2003). Mechatronics for the masses: a hands-on project for a large, introductory design class. International Journal of Engineering Education, 19 (4), 593-596.8. McLurkin, J., Rykowski, J., John, M., Kaseman, Q., & Lynch, A. J. (2013). Using multi-robot systems for engineering education: Teaching and outreach with large numbers of an advanced, low-cost robot. Education, IEEE Transactions on, 56 (1), 24-33.9. Nedic, Z., Nafalski, A., & Machotka, J. (2010). Motivational project-based laboratory for a common first year electrical

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Teaching & Learning Statics and Mechanics of Materials

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Baxter, University of St. Thomas; Bethany Fralick, University of South Carolina, Aiken

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Mechanics

the instructor’s direct guidance. If successful, these activities can switch the balance tolearning from teaching and foster a more long-term internalization of the content. Since manyengineering students are better at deriving than memorizing, active learning can help them makethe connections between concepts, in addition, and as an aide to, acquiring and retainingknowledge. Active learning has been well researched in the educational literature. Most notably,the papers by Felder and Brent,2,3 focusing on collaborative-cooperative activities, have helpedconfirm the effectiveness of these approaches by documenting higher academic achievement,better high-level reasoning and critical thinking skills for students in STEM. Here

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Faculty Development I: Attitudes Towards Teaching

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra A. Fowler, Texas A&M University; Maria L. Macik, Texas A&M University; James Kaihatu, Texas A&M University; Chelsea A. H. Bakenhus, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #14585Impact of Curriculum Transformation Committee Experience on Faculty Per-spectives of their Teaching and its Influence on Student LearningDr. Debra A. Fowler, Texas A&M University Dr. Debra Fowler serves the Associate Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University. Following 16 years working in industry she completed a Ph.D. is in Interdisciplinary Engi- neering with a specific focus on engineering education from Texas A&M University. Her research areas of focus are faculty perspectives and growth through curriculum design and redesign, interdisciplinary teaching and

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Carlin J McFarlane, Florida Gulf Coast University; Patricia O'Connor-Benson, Florida Gulf Coast University; Thomas Patrick Felke MSW, PhD, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Engineering Technology

been responsible for monitoring industry trends and developing technology solutions that serve to enhance both teaching and learning. Prior to her appointment at Florida Gulf Coast University, Mrs. O’Connor-Benson managed end-user technology systems and services at Brookhaven National Laboratory, a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S. De- partment of Energy’s Office of Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, BNL is a cutting-edge large-scale facility for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Laboratory’s almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Spektor, Oregon Institute of Technology; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Lawrence J. Wolf P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

his DSc in structural engineering at Washington University, St. Louis. As asso- ciate professor at Purdue University Calumet, he headed the department of Manufacturing Engineering Technology. He went on to become the dean of the College of Technology at the University of Houston Then he moved to Oregon Tech to become the president of OIT. He maintains his professorship but has been retired from the presidency since 1998. Industrially Wolf has been an engineer with Chevron, Mon- santo, McDonnell Douglas, and Boeing, and a visiting scientist in residence at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. He teaches mechanical design and takes active interest in product lifecycle management soft- ware, including CATIA in full

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Teaching & Learning Dynamics, Vibration, and Mechanics More Broadly

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Toronto. He is currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Memorial University, teaching mechanics and design. His research areas are automated modeling, vehicle dynamics and control, vibration-assisted drilling, and nondestructive testing of power transmission line poles. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Challenges and Logistics in Flipping a Large Classroom for Junior-Year Mechanical VibrationsA junior-year Mechanical Vibrations course with 110 students was “flipped” to increase studentengagement and learning outcomes. Each week, a gapped notes handout was created. Theoryand derivation videos were generated using open-source software

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Teaching & Learning Dynamics, Vibration, and Mechanics More Broadly

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Mechanics

relatively simple approach was given. Because ofthe set effect, some participates inclined to use the same complex procedure to solve the problemwhile those who were not exposed to the complex procedure could solve the problem with a betterstrategy. Consequent studies have shown that the Einstellung effect was relevant to methods ofteaching because it occurred more often in the participants from a school using “drill methods”than in a school making more use of “progressive methods” [2] .The Einstellung effect occurs very often among engineering students when they encounter a newproblem which seems solvable by the procedure they have used for drill problems. Since methodsof teaching have influence on this phenomenon, we could adopt appropriate

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Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanical Engineering

develop course materials to make the course activity-based. The two instructorsdelivered the active MC/MSD course to three lecture sections and four laboratory sections.Instructor A led two lecture sections of 32 students each and Instructor B led a single lecturesection. Each instructor led two weekly, three hour laboratory sections of 24 students each. Asummary of the instructors’ experience and teaching load for the study is given in Table 1. Eachinstructor followed the same syllabus and led their lectures and laboratory sections in as identicalmanner as possible throughout the 10-week quarter. Any support material was identical includingpower point slides, in-class problems, homework problems, quizzes, and exams.Questions from the final exam

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2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Vazgen Shekoyan; Sunil Dehipawala; Kimberly Riegel; George Tremberger; David Lieberman; Tak Cheung

Assessing critical thinking aspects involving cause and effect inquiry in the teaching of physics for engineering and technology students Vazgen Shekoyan, Sunil Dehipawala, Kimberly Riegel, George Tremberger, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics DepartmentAbstractThe subject of cause and effect analysis is an important part of the foundation of epistemology.In this study, the assessment of critical thinking has been implemented in the teaching ofintroductory physics curricula required for technology and engineering students. In addition tothe accepted critical thinking criteria, which include

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Innovative Graduate Programs and Methods, Developing Master's & Ph.D. Programs and Graduate Teaching Assistants

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Connolly, University of Texas - Austin

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Graduate Studies

coordinator from the campus-wide information technology group. TAs areencouraged to ask questions and bring up concerns during the demonstration to make thediscussion more interactive.Classroom Observation and Teaching PracticumDepending on their assigned duties, TAs are observed during their classroom or laboratorysession or they participate in a teaching practicum.Classroom or laboratory observations are conducted by the director of TA certification. Theobservation protocol calls for a 30 – 45 minute observation of teaching practices, with a focus onthe following aspects:  projecting authority and confidence; building a rapport with students  clearly stating learning objectives for the session  speaking volume, pace, and clarity

Conference Session

Make It!

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javaid S. Siddiqi, Lone Star College; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in the areas of automation, control, and automated system integration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 MAKER: Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Based Automated System for Water-Level Control for Teaching Pneumatics and

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Communication Across the Divisions I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori Breslow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Christina Kay White, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Daniel E. Hastings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #15935An International Study of the Teaching and Learning of Communication:Investigating Changes in Self-Efficacy in Four Undergraduate EngineeringProgramsDr. Lori Breslow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lori Breslow is the founding director emeritus of the Teaching & Learning Laboratory (TLL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. An internationally recognized expert in teaching and learning in higher education, she conducts research on the development, diffusion, and assessment of educational innovation, particularly in science and engineering.Dr. Christina Kay White, Massachusetts Institute of

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Modeling and Simulation

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University - Chico

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #15258A Technical Elective Course in Modeling and Simulation - Teaching the Ca-pabilities and Limitations of Professional-level SoftwareDr. Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University - Chico Gregory Watkins received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, a Mas- ter of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is a Professor in the department of Mechani- cal and Mechatronic Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing at California State University Chico. He previously taught in

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Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Computing & Information Technology

published in international journals, magazines and conferences. Most of these papers are in the field of online engineering, remote and virtual laboratories and issues associated with their dissemination and usage.Prof. Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Dr. (mult.) Michael E. Auer is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and IT of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Villach, Austria and has also a teaching position at the Uni- versity of Klagenfurt. He is a senior member of IEEE and member of ASEE, IGIP, etc., author or co-author of more than 170 publications and leading member of numerous national and international organizations in the field of Online

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

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Environmental Engineering

-designed laboratory experiment. Journal of College Science Teaching, 269-270.21. Krivickas, R. V., & Krivickas, J. (2007). Laboratory instruction in engineering education. Global J. Eng. Educ, 11(2), 191-196.22. Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2001). The miniature guide to critical thinking: Concepts & tools. Foundation Critical Thinking.23. Bean, J. C. (2011). Engaging ideas: The professor's guide to integrating writing, critical thinking, and active learning in the classroom. John Wiley & Sons.24. ASEE Connections 2016. Female Enrollment by Discipline; Teaching Global Development, March 24, 2016. 14

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Engineering Physics Technical Session 4

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Paulo Alexandre Martin, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Keiti Pereira Vidal Souza, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

actions (student activities to improve learning without any evaluation grades,namely, 1.Student support; 2.Technical Staff; 3.Video classes, and 4. Teaching service) anddirect learning actions (student activities to improve learning with evaluation grade, namely, 5.Online exercises; 6. Pre-Exam; 7. Laboratory reports; 8. Active Learning Projects; 9. LaboratorySeminars, and 10. Preparatory Discussion Laboratory Questions).Keywords: Physics, Engineering Education, Active LearningIntroductionLearning is a process. The assessment of learning is a powerful diagnosis that allows teachers toredirect their efforts towards assisting the weaknesses of the learning process as presented bystudents. This paper discusses 10 ways to improve learning Physics as

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Cool Ideas

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2016 EDI

Authors

Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, UC Davis

. Kinetics – Chemical reactions New Course to Teach Engineering Design at the Freshmen Level Open to All Majors ECM 1 - The Design of Coffee3 units: Lecture – 1 hour; Laboratory – 2 hours;Project – 1 hourNon-mathematical introduction to how engineers think, aselucidated by the process of roasting and brewing coffee.Qualitative overview of the basic principles of engineeringanalysis and design. Corresponding laboratory experiments testingthe effect of design choices on the sensory qualities of coffee.Lab 1 – Reverse Engineer a Mr. Coffee Example key questions • What makes the water move up? • What is the complete process flow diagram? Lab

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Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliott Vega, University of Washington, Bothell; John William Bridge P.E., University of Washington, Bothell

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Mechanical Engineering

plans on pursuing a career in the automotive industry or manufacturing industry.Dr. John William Bridge, University of Washington, Bothell Dr. John Bridge, P.E. Dr. Bridge is a former Lt. Colonel and mechanical engineer in the U.S. Air Force with over twenty years of R&D experience with numerous aerospace vehicles to include aircraft and rocket systems. In addition, he has performed advanced materials characterization while in the mil- itary and at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has previous teaching experience at several institutions to include Bowdoin College, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Bridge is currently working with composite materials used in

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2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Julius J. Marpaung; Jeff Burke; Josh Weibling

At the University of Houston, we focus on hands-on learning in our curriculum. We begin byintroducing Arduino and Matlab in our freshmen introductory level course, ECE 1331: Computerand Problem Solving. In spring 2016, students have the opportunity to program Arduino usingMatlab in conjunction with an LED matrix to design a game as other institutions [1-4] have alsoused Arduino in their classrooms with great success. Although Dr. Marpaung has received apositive feedback in regards to using a Zumo bot in classroom [5], he believes that he can alsoenhance students’ hands-on learning experience by offering them a different set of projectsinvolving an LED matrix. Lab Assignments Laboratory assignments are

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Classroom and Online Innovations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominik May, TU Dortmund University; Claudius Terkowsky, TU Dortmund University; Tobias R. Ortelt, TU Dortmund University; A. Erman Tekkaya, TU Dortmund University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

distance education programs in engineering education is not a very new effort.Zalewski mentions that the first attempts to access lab experiments remotely date back to19913. In 1999 Alexander and Smelser presented an online material laboratory course makinguse of a tensile test simulation from the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory at theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder4. Nevertheless the development of online laboratories,which are based on real physically existing and remotely controlled equipment instead ofsimulations, remains a particularly challenging task. Following Schaefer et al. the main ad-vantages of remote experimentation include performing hands-on learning experiences and atthe same time reaching those students, who are not