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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Masi, University of Rochester; Dan M. Watson, University of Rochester; Arie Bodek, University of Rochester; Dev Ashish Khaitan; Erik Garcell

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

students. The student would repeat this process of studying andtesting until they scored 100%. This meant that in some cases not all students completed allunits. Unlike Bloom’s LFM, mastery of each unit was considered a sufficient measure of mastery(Keller 1974, 1981).III. Course Set-Up and StructureThe undergraduate physics course in mechanics was a typical first semester course of a two-course sequence for students planning to major in engineering. Topics addressed include motionin one and two dimensions, Newton's laws, work and energy, conservation of energy andmomentum, systems of particles, rotations and oscillations and periodic systems. The coursedrew on student knowledge of geometry, algebra, trigonometry, vectors and calculus. IIIA

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Teaching the Business Side of Construction

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

businessdevelopment concepts. Marketing is the component of business development function.In order to understand students’ perception towards business development topic, they areasked what business development in construction is8. It is generally not clear and it isinterpreted as the same with marketing. Is it brochure, marketing, advertisement, sales,business planning, client maintenance? The definition given as business development is theprocess of acquiring business for a construction company. This means retaining those clientsthe company wishes to retain as well as acquiring new clients with whom the companydesires to do business. 2) Is business development performed during construction project process

Conference Session

Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammadreza Ostadali Makhmalbaf, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

).23Research has supported that capstone courses help students develop teamwork skills and increasecommunication skills and technical competencies. A nationwide survey conducted in 2011 among57 members of the ASCE Department Heads Council demonstrates that when the participants wereasked, ―Where does your department include/plan to include management, business, public policy,and leadership into the curriculum?‖, 68% of respondents chose ―Capstone/senior design,‖ whichmeans that the majority of leadership skills are obtained through capstone courses and designproject activities.26 In order to develop nontechnical skills such as leadership, the objectives of acapstone course should encompass many items, including improvement of team formation, skillsfor

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Retention of Undergraduate Students

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Whitney Winders; Cariana Cornel; Caralea Cornel, Brigham Young University; Allie Larson; Sarah A. Cunha; Samuel Moses, Brigham Young University; Dale C. Rowe, Brigham Young University; Laura Wilkinson, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

in multiple Collegiate Cyber Defense Competitions and Capture the Flag events and currently is employed as a Re- search Assistant in the BYU Cyber Security Research Laboratory. Sarah is an active member of the BYU Red Team which has participated in several penetration tests for departments on campus, and businesses in the local area. Sarah has come to love both offensive and defensive cyber security and is currently planning on pursuing a Masters degree emphasizing Cyber Security.Samuel Moses, Brigham Young UniversityDr. Dale C Rowe, Brigham Young University Dr. Rowe has worked for nearly two decades in security and network architecture with a variety of industries in international companies. He has provided

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Omar I. Molina-Bas, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Darwin Serrano Maldonado, University of Puerto Rico

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Diversity

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Construction

courses.References 1. Bennett, S. (2007). Designing for uncertainty: Three approaches. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 33(2), 165-179. 2. Hearn, J., Lewis, D., & Kallsen, L. (2006). Incentives for managed growth: A case study of incentives-based planning and budgeting in a large public research university. Journal of Higher Education, 77(2), 286-316. 3. Design and Construction, n.d. http://www.colorado.edu/fm/planning-design- construction/design-construction 4. Gransberg, D.D., Jeong, H.D. and Hunter, K.D., Preconstruction Services Estimating Guidebook, Interim Research Report, NCHRP Project 15-51, 2014, 149pp. 5. USGBC, n.d., http://www.usgbc.org. 6. Grimsey D, Lewis MK. Public Private Partnership, the

Conference Session

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A. Leyf Peirce Starling, The Engineering Place, North Carolina State University; Diane Brauner, Perkins School for the Blind

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

with undergraduate and graduate students withdisabilities, and acquire accessible technology skills helpful in navigating a college campus andclasses. This transition focus provided additional support to increase student confidence inapplying for a college program. Third, this camp facilitated networking within the VIBcommunity and between these students and potential mentors. Through interacting with graduatestudents with VIB, engineering faculty and local engineering professionals, the students wereable to gain a better understanding of potential STEM career paths.While the pilot program proved successful based on anecdotal information, additional data needsto be collected utilizing more comprehensive assessments. We plan on incorporating

Conference Session

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

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Construction

parts of Maine areable to learn about engineering as a potential career. This exhibit is open to all ages and attractsstudents from k-12, their families, and those generally interested in engineering.The UMaine Construction Engineering Technology program also has a booth at a statewideconstruction all trades fair held in the fall for students from vocational regional high schools andother construction trade programs. These students are trade students who plan to enter theconstruction industry. We set up a booth to encourage these trade students to consider entering aconstruction engineering program to learn the management of construction. We use our STEMactivity to engage students in a dialog as to what construction education covers and

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

students. From student-led design and construction teamsthrough surveys of recent alumni, the methods and results of this single case study can serve as atemplate for development and evaluation of new maker spaces to review as they plan andimplement their own spaces to foster design, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills inundergraduate engineering students.2 Overview of the Design StudioThe Design Studio is a 5,500 square foot student-run space consisting of several interconnectedrooms on the ground floor of a building primarily used to house the mechanical engineeringdepartment offices and labs (Figure 1). It began in 2012 with just one room that was previouslybeing used as a large storage space, and grew strategically as departmental needs

Conference Session

Student-led Research on Engineering Education - Quantitative Methodologies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Algeo Wilson IV, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University; James Blake Gegenheimer

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Student

Louisiana Art and Science Museum in Baton Rouge. Adrienne has a Master of Science degree in zoology from LSU, where she studied in the Museum of Natural Science, and an Education Specialist Certification in science education.Mr. James Blake Gegenheimer James Gegenheimer is an MSME Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at LSU. When graduated, James will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He will be stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City, Utah. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. through the Air Force and work with the Air Force Weapons Research Laboratory. James is currently a Supplemental Instructor at LSU for Thermodynamics where he has served since 2013. He has worked to improve how

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Maria J. Gerschutz, Trine University; David A. Evenhouse, Purdue University; Nimit Patel, National Science Foundation; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Craig Zywicki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David B. Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanical Engineering

compromising theusefulness of a cross-institutional project.Scheduling and Schedule RequirementsThe curricular changes that the instructor experienced in the transformed course are primarilyembodied by the schedule and scheduling requirements, with key touchpoints being topiccoverage and order. In our analysis, we see the imposition of this schedule quickly give rise to afeeling described consistently as “treading water”. There is a constant pressure to plan classesand learn content which is amplified by the instructor’s preference for having course contentplanned far in advance. Statements like “I feel like I am treading water because most days I amonly one step ahead of the students” (Week 9) and “I am currently only one step or less ahead ofthe

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Facilitating Student Success and Inclusion

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie P. Martin, Clemson University; Samuel S. Newton, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

(AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship in 2012-2013, with a placement at the National Science Foundation.Mr. Samuel S. Newton, Clemson University Samuel S. Newton is an undergraduate researcher pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. He plans to enter the aerospace industry and is considering a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering. His interests pertain to aircraft design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Uncovering Forms of Wealth and Capital Using Asset Frameworks in Engineering EducationIntroductionThis work-in-progress paper presents the intermediate results from a qualitative research projectfor which we are

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Classroom Practice

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Zahra Atiq, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Casey Lynn Haney, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David Cox, Harvard University

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Educational Research and Methods

methodology – phenomenography. We then discuss our datacollection methods, validity concerns, data analysis procedures, and preliminary findings. Weclose by discussing some implications, limitations, and plans for completing this study.2. Research QuestionsTo better understand the multi-faceted MOOC student experience, we investigate the followingresearch questions: 1.   What are student intentions and perceptions of the utility of engagement with online and offline components of this class? 2.   How do students describe their learning behaviors while interacting with the online environment, and what reasoning do they give for these behaviors? 3.   How are the students using the physical lab-kits, and how can we characterize their

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Pre-college Programs for Women

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Laura Meszaros Dearolf, The Perry Initiative ; Amy C Bucha, The Perry Initiative; Lisa L Lattanza MD, University of California San Francisco

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division, Women in Engineering

;0.05). The career trajectories of program alumnae are as follows (Table 1). Of those surveyrespondents who are still in high school, 98% plan to enroll in a 4-year college or university, and97% intend to major in STEM, with 32% in engineering and 81% biology or bioscience(multiple selections permitted). There are similar findings for the alumnae who are presently incollege. 100% are enrolled in 4-year programs, with 93% in STEM majors; 64% are biology orbiosciences; and 23% are engineering majors. 56% of the alumnae in college are intending to goto medical school, and 23% are “very interested” in pursuing orthopaedics as a career choice. Forthe 6 alumnae presently in medical school, 5 are “very likely” (n=2) or “likely” (n=3) to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela M Leggett-Robinson, Georgia Perimeter College; Naranja C. Davis, Georgia State University; Brandi Campbell Villa, Belay Consulting

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

: The Program allowed me to actually see what the science industry is like. I did biology research and organic chemistry research… through the summer bridge program. These opportunities allowed me to learn what kind of environment I prefer in the field. Without them, I'd have probably wasted a lot of money and time trying to go back and pursue another sector of science…. Through industry visits…, I was able to connect with the kind of industry I would like to work in… [They] helped me to define my career goals and develop a plan to obtain them. [The program] has not only impacted my career plans but has

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas M. Katona, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; Jonathan L. York, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; Robert S. Crockett, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)Architecture, BArch National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)Business Administration, BS, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessMBA (AACSB)City and Regional Planning, BS, Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)MCRPComputer Science, BS Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET 1Construction Management, BS American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)Dietetic Internship Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)Economics, BS Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Gianmarco Radice, University of Glasgow

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International

, the subject of which varies depending on the degree programme;mechatronic students have to design an autonomous vehicle that navigates a maze,aerospace systems students have to develop the flight control software for an autonomoussemi-constrained quadrotor. The students are accompanied by the UGS staff, who take thisopportunity to undertake professional development courses, meet with UoG staff to discusscollaborative research projects, review plans for course modifications, and to becomefamiliar with changes in the UoG regulations and policies. Thus, it is hoped that the summeroverseas immersion programme fosters a stronger relationship between the UGS and UoGstaff as well.To insure that the assessment of the courses is identical to that used

Conference Session

Research Methods I: Developing Research Tools and Methods

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Quardokus Fisher, Oregon State University; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Amanda Siebert-Evenstone, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineering Objectives(SEO) Input Parameters The coach or student discusses the initial input variables of the experiment Measurement The coach or student discusses the plan Strategy the students will use to gather data on their experiment Performance Metrics The coach or student discusses the specific, measured engineering objectives of the projectCoaching Objectives (CO) Experimental Design The coach or student discusses the and Strategy experimental plan for the project Kinetics The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Instead, the researchers are customizing a University Seminar (US 1100) section, whichis an introduction to the university freshman seminar course, specifically for engineering andengineering technology majors while exploring research questions related to the development ofstudent design self-efficacy. This paper presents this work in progress including preliminaryresults from pre- and post-project engineering design self-efficacy measures of the initial cohort,lessons learned, and plans for future work.BackgroundThe Texas State STEM Rising Stars project is using a three-sided organizing framework, asshown in Figure 1, to guide the interventions and its associated research plan. This framework isbased upon Swail’s geometric model for student

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lan (Samantha) Li, Boise State University

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Materials

included pre-, in- and post-class documents and activities, designed with the threecolumn lecture planning table. Table I was applied to the point defect formation energycalculation module taught in the Structure of Materials course.Students were required to study the basic modeling concepts before the class. The first 15minutes of the class were for a quiz, followed by quiz solution analysis and explanation. This in-class quiz assessed students’ understanding of the modeling concepts they self-studied before theclass. The instructor also answered students’ questions. The rest of the time in the class was forhands-on practice. The in-class exercises were designed for different course topics and learningoutcomes. For example, the course topic was

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas A Baine P.E., Grand Valley State University; Huihui Qi, Grand Valley State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

) BatterySizingandPowerConsumption In a future offering of this course, a pilot is planned that will introduce the project at thebeginning and have a variety of topics available to the students to request. Half of the classes willbe preplanned and dictated by course objectives; however, for the other half of the classes, thestudents will choose topics that are covered in greater detail in later classes and are only presentto improve performance by first-year students on their project. A list of potential “Maker” topicscan be seen in Table 2. This is to be done instead of having a strict course schedule with alltopics planned out. The students in the class will be able to vote and request the topics that theybelieve to be the most important to learn next. In essence

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Yona Jean-Pierre, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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First-Year Programs

equipment. We encouraged use of the videobefore, during, and after the lab. The content in the video added to content currently used in thecourse, and it was intended to replace some of the one on one interaction with instructors onbasic concepts. More videos will be developed in the future and the method of quizzing studentson the material is being developed.Analysis of ResultsThe video implemented in this course and the future videos that are planned are intended toprovide a visual connection between concepts and the physical world. It is anticipated that theflipped classroom resources will improve students’ understanding of the material, facilitate peerdiscussion, and allow for faster engagement in the hand-on components of the course. With

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Curriculum

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2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kari L. Clase, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lauren Ann Terruso, Purdue University

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International Forum

in technology leadership andinnovation skills including tools for process improvement and quality management.As well, the program incorporated other innovations beyond its delivery system, schedule andfee structure. To be consistent with its goal of developing practical skills and knowledgeimmediately, or at least quickly, applicable to business and industry, its plan of study2incorporated a base of essential core studies, flexible and easily tailored courses to insurerelevance to emerging technologies, and a guided, industry focused applied research anddevelopment project called simply the Directed Project (DP). The latter DP was deliberatelydesigned to require work commensurate to what is typically expected of a master’s degreethesis3

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Accredidation

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Julia Ziyatdinova; Artem Bezrukov; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Petr Osipov

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International Forum

backgroundto become more formalized and easily shared with other universities.Apparently good results have been achieved through the following practices: step-by-stepcollaboration plans with selected top universities in the USA, Europe and Asia; focusedFederal Government funding for joint projects (research, guest lecturers and jointconferences) with top world scientists in approved development priority areas; success inAsia through personalized activities carried out by the University’s Honorary Professors fromChina, South Korea and other Asia-Pacific countries; training hundreds of University facultyin the top US and European universities; networking with regional, national and globalacademic and business partners. Another focus is given to the best

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

James N Warnock, Mississippi State University; Galyna Melnychuk, Mississippi State University

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International Forum

department at ABET. In this role, Warnock oversees the development, planning, production and implementation of the ABET Program Assessment Workshops, IDEAL and the assessment webinar series. He also directs activities related to the workshop facilitator training and professional development.Ms. Galyna Melnychuk, Mississippi State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Strategies for Increasing Student Participation in International ProgramsAbstractThis paper describes the strategies utilized by the Bagley College of Engineering at MississippiState University, a tier one research university located in the southeastern US. In the

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Denis Onen, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary; Derek D. Lichti, University of Calgary; Mark Petovello, Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education

activity utilized the students’ newly gained knowledge ofthe campus and the GPS mapping tools (and their limitations), to develop a creative map graphic.Lab Period: •   Submit project report, from activity in the first two weeks •   Each team to hold a brainstorming session to discuss and select the route/graphic to be walked and recorded for presentation. Each team to also develop a safety plan, for approval before setting out. Particularly challenging for walking the route, was that the GPS signal would often be lost whilst indoors so that the mapped route would have jumps, and degrade the graphic quality. Another challenge for students was maintaining the correct path whilst walking. Both of these challenges

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

) (b)Figure 1- (a) CAD model demonstrating the 2D views that fully represent the design shown inthe isometric view (b) Image demonstrating the numerous views that are required to fullydescribe an entire system.[5]The system competencies defined by Schindel et al [3] include the following:1. Describing the target of innovation from a systems perspective;2. Applying a system stakeholder view of value, trade-offs, and optimization;3. Understanding system’s interactions and states (modes);4. Specifying system technical requirements;5. Creating and analyzing high level design;6. Assessing solution feasibility, consistency, and completeness;7. Performing system failure mode and risk analysis;8. Planning system families, platforms, and product lines

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saniya Leblanc, The George Washington University; Steffi A Renninger, George Washington University; Ekundayo Shittu, George Washington University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the large project, which I only dislike because it is a different type of learning than I’m used to. Even though it is difficult, I appreciate that I’m being pushed outside of my comfort zone. I would change the process just a little to be more structured at the beginning and have a place with examples of how and [sic] experiment should be planned and run. It was challenging because we had to trouble-shoot on our own, we had to figure out how fix the issues on our own, and I think that was the most challenging. This is not like anything we have experienced in any of our classes. Usually if there is a problem, somebody tells you how to fix it. Here we had to figure things out on our own

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Aero and Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Joseph F. Mandara, Rowan University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

to build something and test it.” Other students, however, were frustrated by the lack offreedom in the design process: “I would have liked to have more creativity for the project (likecreating our own version of the converter). Additionally, several students noted that the manualcreation of the waves was challenging and frustrating. Several teams also had trouble with thedata acquisition using the myDAQs.Plans for the FutureFall 2015 was the first time this project was implemented. For the Fall 2016 implementation, weplan to make several changes. One such change is developing an automatic wave generator tocreate uniform waves, which will minimize the nuisance of manual wave generation and itsinfluence on the results. We plan to give students

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sami Ainane, Pertoleum Institute Abu Dhabi UAE; Ali Bouabid

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Women in Engineering

to see a woman taking up her distinctive position in society... nothing should hinder her progress. Like men, women deserve the right to occupy high positions according to their capabilities and qualification." The late President and Founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.6The UAE vision 2021 calls for a strategy based on knowledge, innovation, research, science andtechnology. The large investments made by the government in renewable energy, high techmanufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications equipment, and aerospacewill make the need for engineers and scientists soar in the next few years. Abu Dhabi National OilCompany (ADNOC) plans on increasing its

Conference Session

EET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weican Xiao, Michigan Technological University; Andrew Joseph Dorton, Michigan Technological University ; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University; Johannes Martin Eidnes, A&D Technology; Branden Owen DeVries; Austin M. Ostipow; Richard Lee Fowler, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

Component Design The biggest design challenge encountered was the task of fitting all of the componentsinto the case while still making the case portable and ergonomic. The initial design the teamcame up with involved having the DIN rails mounted to the case, this was to be done by the casemanufacturer. There were some complications implementing this design with the manufacture sothe team had to design another plan. The next plan was to mount the DIN rails to panel, whichwould be offset and mounted with a threaded rod. This design was found to be less efficient thanthe final design, in which a 1” standoff was used to mount the DIN rails directly to the undersideof the panel. This can be seen in figure 2. This was the most efficient and space