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Trends in Accreditation and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna M. Riley, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

over a decade-long process4 that engagedstakeholders from across industry and academia. In 1992, ABET President John Prados5 calledfor a paradigm shift in engineering education, noting that while the post-war paradigm shift toengineering science was sorely needed to meet the technological challenges of the day, it leftengineers unprepared for the present-day needs of industry: Few would argue that the engineering science emphasis has not produced graduates with strong technical skills. However, these graduates are not nearly so well prepared in other skills needed for success in today's engineering practice and in the development and management of innovative technology; these include: (1) oral and written

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Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorraine G. Kisselburgh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Justin L. Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jonathan Beever, University of Central Florida; Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Ethics

the SIRA framework to challenge students to usehigher-level reasoning in their analysis of ethical issues through structured learning modules thatinvite and facilitate interactive dialogue and reflective analysis about professional codes of ethicsand moral principles. Integrated with a principlist approach are well-storied narratives, high levelsof interactivity using moderated discussions and facilitated debates, and cases with complexcontent 1, 43 implemented on an established learning cyber-infrastructure. The ultimate goal is forthe ethical reasoning approach of principlism to become reflexive through the continualapplication of ethical principles over the duration of a semester. Table 1 summarizes the coreelements of the approach.Table 1

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New Trends in ECE Education II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University

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Electrical and Computer

have produced, piloted, and internally distributed 64 curriculum modules and/or labs.The purpose of this paper is to provide preliminary results of an investigation of the relationshipof learning setting and instructional use of experimental centric learning, especially for students ofcolor. Learning settings studied include: 1) traditional classrooms, 2) lab settings and 3)homework. Variations by instructional use included: 1) instructor demonstration, 2) cooperativeand 3) independent student use. Student outcomes reflect gains in: 1) pre-requisites to learning; 2)immediate short-term learning; 3) long-term and transferable outcomes and 4) selected ABETcharacteristics (importance and preparedness). Findings indicate that both setting and

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Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glen F Koorey, ViaStrada Ltd.; Mark W. Milke P.E., University of Canterbury; Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

development, as shown in Table 1. Whereas ABET does not provide anyadditional explanation on the Criterion 3 a – k student outcomes, the ASCE 2nd Edition BOKprovides considerable detail. IPENZ provides additional detail as well, with a number ofexplanatory bullet points under each of the 12 competency profiles.Table 1: Comparison of ABET Student Outcomes, ASCE BOK2 Outcomes, and IPENZCompetency Profiles ABET Student Outcome3 ASCE BOK2 Outcome5 IPENZ Competency Profile12 (f) an understanding of Professional and ethical Conduct engineering professional and ethical responsibility activities to an ethical responsibility standard at least

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Focus on the Classroom: Innovative Pedagogies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Kelly Frady; Rebecca S Hartley, Clemson University Center for Workforce Development; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Hope Epps Rivers, South Carolina Technical College System; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Stephanie Denise Frazier, South Carolina Technical College System

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limited number of seats for each session that will be available on a first- come, first-serve basis. • Day Two consists of a series of curriculum-based sessions for all participants on topics related to student learning, student engagement, classroom management, and teaching techniques.Table 1. Faculty Institute Participant Profile42% 1-5 years of teaching62% Teach online courses1 Adjunct78% Interested in academic leadership100% Interested in learning new technology Feedback from these programs has been overwhelmingly positive with evaluationsrevealing comments such as, “This was a great experience! I was exposed to new ideas andtechnologies that will help me be a better instructor” and

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaqi C. McNeil, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville

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disciplines andasked to post a response to the following questions on an online discussion board: 1. What questions do you have for faculty and/or students in these disciplines? (This can be discipline-specific or general for all engineering disciplines) 2. What interests you most about each discipline? 3. What similarities and differences do you notice about the various disciplines?Department faculty retained autonomy in developing their presentations, so there was no pre-determined format. Some departments brought graduate and undergraduate students for aquestion and answer session. Some departments brought faculty and department heads that gavecompelling presentations, and some brought demonstrations of projects students may work on

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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron W. Johnson, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Sara Willner-Giwerc , Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Paul T Grogan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

grade studentsshould learn that “systems thinking involves considering how every part relates to others,” and“requirements are the parameters placed on the development of a product or system” (p. 39).    Some organizations have developed and executed SE-oriented K-12 outreach and educationalprograms.20,23 Despite this interest, few studies have been able to assesses outcomes. Jain etal.24,25 use multiple-choice pre- and post-tests to assess student learning on three levels: 1) SEinformation content, 2) SE applications, and 3) analysis of SE concepts. Results show astatistically significant increase in post-test scores for levels 1 and 2; however, they employ animperfect instrument to measure SE knowledge. Other studies, including Bartus and

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Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ciaran McGoldrick, Trinity College, Dublin; Smita Shivaram, Trinity College, Dublin; Meriel Huggard, Bucknell Univeristy and Trinity, College Dublin

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complementary facets, relate those to specific engineering disciplinesand associated educational concepts at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and thenpresent specific learning and developmental opportunities and describe and present the studentengagement and achievements.IntroductionThe past decade has seen the advent of affordable, open-source programmable, microcontrollersand accessible wireless communication devices. These have led to a radical evolution in the goals,content and delivery mechanisms for many electronic and computer engineeringcourses 1 2 3 .The technological advances of the past decade have given rise to the commoditization ofunmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones. Despite public fears over the intrusiveness of

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessie Stickgold-Sarah, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rebecca Thorndike-Breeze, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

undergraduate research experience”1 the program wasinitially created in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, andexpanded in 2015 to the rest of the School of Engineering. The pairing of this researchopportunity with communication instruction is intended to provide a professionalizingexperience, giving students an understanding of the world of academic and industry research.This year-long communication intensive course enrolls approximately 170 students fromdepartments across the School of Engineering, including Aeronautics and Astronautics,Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, ElectricalEngineering and Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, and

Conference Session

Computing & Information Technology Division Technical Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Nathan H. Bean

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Computing & Information Technology

popular YouTube series27. While thedelivery focus of this intervention was game design principles, we used the development ofdifferent games in Scratch to teach CT concepts. Like Mission to Mars, this program consistedof four days of activities. Day one began with an introduction to game design principles. These consisted ofseven principles: (1) Principle of isolation: introducing new elements in a way that allowsplayers to familiarize with new enemies or mechanics before they are set in a real situation. (2)Principle of accomplishment: gives players a sense of motivation and direction either throughstory progression or the mastering of skills. (3) Teach without teaching principle: help playerslearn by doing instead of relying on step-by

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Impact of Curriculum for PreK-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lana Plumanns M.Sc., RWTH Aachen University; Sebastian Reuter P.E., RWTH Aachen University; Kristina Lena Lahl, RWTH Aachen University; Rene Vossen, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University

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school students.Since its foundation, it has served as a highly successful extracurricular learning venue.Through active experimentation with robots in application scenarios and based on researchfrom aeronautical, space, energy and transport fields, students have had the opportunity toreceive an insight into different scientific disciplines and carry out hands-on experiments. Thefindings of this research suggest that the visit to the DLR_School_Lab RWTH Aachenenhanced the participants’ interest in studying STEM fields. The results are under discussionand further steps, which take the results of these findings into account, are being planned. 1. IntroductionAn increasing number of robotic systems are finding their way into our daily life and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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collaboration, besides in-class presentations on phases of teamformation, each student team was given a copy of the Five Dysfunctions of a Team book as areading assignment followed by an in-class discussion and individual written reflectionassignment. Students practiced team collaboration skills by working in teams throughout thecourse on the projects. Finally, the communication module included presentations and videos oneffective communications and e-portfolios. Students practiced communication skills withtechnical reports, in-class presentations, and videos. Below we describe the two major projects.Project I – The first project was focused on the Raptor Reloaded hand, shown in Fig. 1 and 2.Raptor Reloaded is a design developed by collaborators of E

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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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Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Tamara Floyd Smith P.E., Tuskegee University; Nanette M Veilleux, Simmons College

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New Engineering Educators

. …Instructor effectiveness has been found to be as good or better in the best large classes as in thebest small classes” (p. 1). In two separate studies analyzing the relationship between class sizeand students’ perceptions of faculty using student evaluations of instructional effectiveness,Feldman16 and Marsh17 both found that students’ evaluations of instructors were not consistentlyhigher in smaller classes. It should be noted that instructional effectiveness is different fromfaculty support. A student may feel that an instructor teaches effectively without believing thatthe instructor cares about or is invested in students’ learning. Therefore, a study of studentperceptions of faculty support relative to class size will complement the existing

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Environmental Engineering Division: Sustainability and Hands-On Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paula Alvarez Pino, UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center; Andrew J. Sullivan; Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama - Birmingham

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Environmental Engineering

International Monetary Fund identified four basic aspects ofglobalization: trade and transactions, capital and investment movements, migration andmovement of people, and the dissemination of knowledge. [1] For the United States to continueto be at the forefront of science and technology, global education is of extraordinary importance.Therefore, we must develop a workforce of engineering students with the skills and knowledgeneeded for a more responsible and competitive participation in the international research settingof the twenty-first century. [2]Education, culture, employment opportunities, and international trade and connectivity areamong the several benefits that globalization has on our lifestyle. Despite the benefits,globalization also

Conference Session

Writing and Communication I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

students improve their technical writing skills. Thispaper details a comprehensive study of a GTA training program implemented in a largemechanical engineering department. Situated within the field of Writing Across theCurriculum/Writing in the Disciplines, the program was developed to meet the unique needs ofthe department’s GTAs and address perceived deficiencies in undergraduate student writing byteaching best practices in writing evaluation. Two methods were used to assess the efficacy ofthis program: 1) Qualitative methods such as interviews and an open-ended survey were used togain the perspective of the GTAs and their students on a variety of issues; and 2) A summativeassessment compared Senior Capstone Design final reports completed prior

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Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Austin Carrig, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the relative location of the state whenanalyzing a power cycle. ! Figure 1. Clausius app with T-s diagram for water on Apple iPad.Clausius reverses the approach commonly taken by existing reference applications by forcing theuser to first locate the state on a property chart using their fingers to glide along a knownproperty until they are in the desired region. As the user navigates their way to the desired state,Clausius provides instantaneous and continuous property values of the state at the finger tip.Thus, the navigation action itself delivers information related to (a) Property Trends: how theproperties change across the property chart and (b) Regional Context: where the state is locatedwithin the property chart. For

Conference Session

UAV and other Team Projects in Aerospace Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; John Monahan, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Upward Bound; Samuel Vanderwaal; Carl H France; Logan Walker Graves, UAF

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Aerospace

capable systems, and recent advances in policy by the FAA haveenabled a climate where UAS may be effectively used as a model for students in many age groups tolearn the SEDP and critical problem solving skills. A UAS SEDP project provides a stimulating hands-on active learning opportunity many students are seeking today. In addition, the application of UAS tosolving real-world problems provides intrinsic motivation to students and faculty alike, as well asengendering public support.The University of Alaska (UAF)[1] has broadly embraced the concept of active learning, supportinginitiatives to more effectively engage students, such as “flipped” classrooms where students take amore active role and responsibility for their education. The College of

Conference Session

Effective Use of Technology in Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Myrtede Christie Alfred, Clemson University; Morris Branchell Lee III; David M. Neyens, Clemson University; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University

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Computers in Education

support and procedural differences in the circuit constructionprocess in the 2D and 3D environments that contributed to deviations in performance.Additionally, the study found differences in the affect of the students learning in the computerenvironments that impacted performance. The findings of this study provide valuable insightsabout how the physical fidelity impacted participant’s performance. These results can be used tobetter design and integrate computer mediated environments in technical education.IntroductionWhen evaluating disparities in the performance of individuals using various types of technology,research studies have typically attributed statistically significant differences in performance tothe technology.1, 2 However, these

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut; Mark Tehranipoor, University of Florida; Caitlin Nichole O'Brien, University of Connecticut

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of some ofthese challenges demands radical solutions proposed by creative and risk-taking minds.Historically, engineering and other science fields have not rewarded creativity, and it has beenfound that innovative thinkers are three times more likely to drop out of engineering courses thanconventional thinkers.Published literature supports the idea that individuals with ADHD may have the potential to bemore creative than their peers.1-5 Their ability to be spontaneous and divergent thinkers allowsthem to take more risks. As they naturally tend to think outside of the box, individuals withADHD have the potential to offer unexpected solutions to complex problems.6 Recent researchfindings suggest that: “We can find among the leaders of “notable

Conference Session

ECE-related Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehran Mozaffari Kermani, Rochester Institute of Technology; Reza Azarderakhsh, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mehdi Mirakhorli, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

devices (IWMDs) security challenges have not been subjectof specific readings for educational purposes, to the best of authors’ knowledge. To provideselect topics and sub-topics (the list includes select items but it does not confine the approachand can be broadened) required for cryptographic engineering used for IWMDs securityresearch/teaching integration, we would like to first differentiate the materials used in embeddedsecurity courses15, 16 and the ones specific to IWMDs. Table 1 presents select topics consideredin the integration process.Because the main objective of this paper is integration of research and teaching related toIWMDs security, we exclude the topics used for education purposes only and are not the resultsof our prior

Conference Session

Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Damon L Tull; Shawnisha Hester, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Anthony Michael Johnson, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

some key properties of real world orbits that are relevant to our metaphor.Orbits are made possible by the force of attraction of between two objects, determined by theirmass and their distance from one another known as gravity. The equation for the force of gravitybetween two objects is given by, 𝐺∙𝑀1 ∙𝑀2 𝑓𝑔 = (1) 𝑟2where, M1 and M2 are the masses of Object 1 and Object 2 respectively. G is a gravitationalconstant, and r is the radial distance between the center of masses of the two objects.25Equation 1 shows that the force of gravity increases with

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Design Practices: Best Paper Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

seen in these tasks, my research questions are as follows: (1) Inwhat ways did the ideas and factors used to inform designs evolve as groups engaged in failure-prone physical testing cycles? and (2) In what ways did groups’ responses to ready success differfrom those seen after repetitive failure? I conclude with a discussion of implications for futureresearch, classroom instruction, and the design of design tasks and curricula.BackgroundThis work is informed by constructivist and constructionist theories of learning, emphasizingbuilding on learners’ prior understandings and experiences of the world (Piaget, 1952; Smith,diSessa, & Roschelle, 1994) through construction of public physical artifacts (Papert, 1980) asproductive ways to engage

Conference Session

Potpourri: Various Issues and Topics in Graduate Studies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Ann Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Randy R. Rapp, School of Construction Management, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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rather non-systematic programmatic manner. The authors view the forces leading to the need for aprofessional doctorate as depicted in the following illustration's converging arrows. The arrowsin Figure 1 represent these forces converging on universities and on business and industry. Thecore of the figure depicts four primary aspects of advanced post-graduate (doctoral in this case)education that need to be tailored to create a professional doctorate program responsive to thesituation faced by contemporary business and industry. Figure 1. Forces Creating the Need for, and Components of, a Professional Doctorate. The fields of nursing, education

Conference Session

Research Methods I: Developing Research Tools and Methods

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Freddy Solis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alexandra Coso Strong, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; David P. Crismond, City College of New York

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Educational Research and Methods

emerged through the collaborative inquiry process. We concludewith a question about the implications of this exploration for individual researchers, thecommunity, and policy makers that warrant further conversation.IntroductionThe Boyer report,1 Scholarship Reconsidered, articulated a new paradigm for scholarly activitiesthat goes to the core of academic life: “the meaning of scholarship itself” (p. 1). Boyer expandedthe concept of scholarship, traditionally viewed as the scholarship of discovery, to include threeequally important areas: the scholarship of integration, the scholarship of application, and thescholarship of teaching. This view of scholarship has influenced policy conversations within andoutside of academia – shaping reforms in the

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Classroom Practice

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ada Hurst, University of Waterloo; Oscar G. Nespoli, University of Waterloo

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Educational Research and Methods

education.1. IntroductionPedagogical research has long been concerned with the issue of how feedback can best promotestudent learning. In a review, Shute1 defines formative feedback as “information communicatedto the learner that is intended to modify his or her thinking or behaviour for the purpose ofimproving learning”(p.154). In the context of engineering design education and capstone designcourses in particular, formative feedback is regularly provided to students in design reviewmeetings. These are held at various points in the project progression, often coinciding with thecompletion of major design milestones, and are attended by students, the course instructor, theproject client, and other stakeholders.Traditionally design reviews have been

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University; Heather Sapp, Ohio Northern University

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first year engineering experience, authentic projects and assessments, and P-12 engineering.Heather Sapp, Ohio Northern University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Curiosity, Connection, Creating Value: Improving Service Learning by Applying the Entrepreneurial MindsetIntroductionProviding students with meaningful learning experiences can be challenging. One approach is touse authentic learning, where knowledge is applied in real world contexts. Through contentanalysis of relevant journal articles from different disciplines, Rule outlined four characteristicsof authentic learning.1 First, the problem at hand is rooted in the

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Exploring Student Affairs, Identities, and the Professional Persona

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najla Mouchrek, Virginia Tech ; Liesl M Baum, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

dimensions survey measure tolerance for uncertainty at the societal level, indicating howmembers of a society either embrace or attempt to minimize uncertainty.1 Importantly,uncertainty and risk are distinct concepts: risk can be defined while uncertainty cannot.2 That is,“risk tolerance” involves gauging variables and probabilities and adjusting decision-makingaccordingly; managing uncertainty, on the other hand, involves the discomfort of working with“unknowns” and is a skill that can support critical and creative thinking.3 For example, theconcept of design thinking intentionally incorporates uncertainty in the creative process: The uncertainty of design is both the frustration and the joy that designers get from their activity: they

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernd Steffensen, University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt

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of decades. Industries offeringhigh volume products with low levels of innovation lost their competitive edge while embracinginnovativeness gained importance as a driver of economic success. On the other hand adiscussion about the educational system started. Already in 1964 Georg Picht published “DieDeutsche Bildungskatastrophe”5 (The German Educational Catastrophe). It describes andcriticizes (1) the relative low share of state budget spent for general and academic education, (2)the low number of high school graduates and (3) the inferior chances of children from rural orworking class families to get access to higher education. The discussions led to a number ofreforms in the German educational system. Especially a practical and industry

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lina Trigg, William Mason High School

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Systems Engineering

 problem was solved. Designing and formatting a new product is the complex problem because not all the components of solving the problems is there nor is there one correct solution. Finding the solution is what industries are always trying to do because this unknown area is where companies compete. The first company to solve the problem is the first to reap profit.     Model 1  Setting   Well­defined Problems  Complex Problems  Classroom  Commonly used to  They are rare to find due to the time constraints  teach curriculum in the  of a class period. The lack of ill­defined  time constraints.  problems in the classroom is the problem.   Industrial   Used in

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fu Zhongli, National University of Defense Technology; Huang Zhang, NUDT in China; Tong Wu, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies (CNSSS), National University of Defense Technology (NUDT); Lini ZHOU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Jianchuan Li, National University of Defense Technology; Lian Lin, National University of Defense Technology; wang yang, Continuing Education College, National University of Defense Technolgy(NUDT)

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face of constraints or obstacles, resourcefulness and flexibility, trustand loyalty in a team setting, and the ability to relate to others”8 (p.1). The CDIO Syllabusdefined engineering leadership as “the role of helping to organize effort, create vision, andfacilitate the work of others” (p.68)9. It is clearly stated that leadership is not orthogonal tothe remainder of the engineering curriculum, but rather there is an extensive amount ofoverlap between leadership skills and the other engineering skills9. More studyoperationalized leadership, change, and synthesis within the context of engineering education,it may help to define learning outcomes and competencies for engineering leadershipprograms3,10.Some research grouped three main themes