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2019 ASEE Zone I Conference & Workshop

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M. Nazrul Islam; Joseph Abel; Qinghai Gao

Computer Security in Undergraduate Curriculum M. Nazrul Islam, Joseph Abel and Qinghai Gao Security Systems & Law Enforcement Technology Farmingdale State College, State University of New York Email: islamn@farmingdale.edu ABSTRACTDigital information and infrastructure are crucial components in every aspect of today’s world.There is a huge need for security professionals with expertise to analyze the security threats, designand develop security tools, and manage and update security architecture. A computer securitytechnology program is developed for undergraduate curriculum following the industry

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Mathematics Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #25091Board 95: STEM Majors’ Ability to Calculate Taylor Series’ Derivative &IntegralDr. Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University Emre Tokgoz is currently the Director and an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Quinnipiac University. He completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics and another Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineer- ing at the University of Oklahoma. His pedagogical research interest includes technology and calculus education of STEM majors. He worked on several IRB approved pedagogical studies to observe under- graduate and graduate mathematics and engineering students’ calculus and technology

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Faculty Development Round Table

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason FitzSimmons, Center for Instructional Excellence, Purdue University; Chantal Levesque-Bristol, Purdue University; Emily M. Bonem, Purdue University; Erica A. Lott, Purdue University; Loran Carleton Parker, Purdue University

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

Paper ID #26668Education Redesigned: Impacting Teaching and Learning through a FacultyDevelopment Course Redesign ProgramDr. Jason FitzSimmons, Center for Instructional Excellence, Purdue University Jason FitzSimmons received a B.S. (1998) and M.S. (2000) degree in Civil Engineering and a Ph.D. (2010) in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His primary areas of interest are active learning spaces, Engineering and STEM development as well as curriculum and program development.Dr. Chantal Levesque-Bristol, Purdue University Chantal Levesque-Bristol is professor of Educational

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Community Engagement in Diverse Contexts

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerrod A. Henderson, University of Houston (CoE & CoT); Virginia Snodgrass Rangel, University of Houston; Rick P. Greer, University of Houston; Mariam Manuel, University of Houston; Sara Jolly Jones, University of Houston; Victoria Doan, University of Houston

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toseveral potential explanations for why individuals decide to mentor, including self-enhancement[5], [6] or the fulfillment of personal values [7], [8] such as altruism [9]. Self-efficacy andconfidence also have been related to whether mentors persisted in their relationships [10].Furthermore, mentoring also has been described as having improved mentors' personal (e.g.,organization) and leadership skills [11]. However, this research is limited and often specific toparticular mentoring programs.We know relatively little about why people decide to mentor in the context of science,technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning specifically. While many diverse types ofmentorship programs exist to encourage students in underrepresented groups to

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International Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York; Julianne Vernon, Vanderbilt University; Claudia Ventura

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #26225Analyzing the Group Effectiveness and Dynamics of a Heterogeneous Inter-national Research Group In Cartagena (Colombia): A Case StudyDr. Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York Dr. Claude Brathwaite is currently the Director of Student Resources and Services at the Grove School of Engineering. He served as the Executive Director for the New York City Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (LSAMP). Claude initially attended Hostos Community College and later received his BS in Chemistry from the City College of the City

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James C. Lester, North Carolina State University; Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, University of Florida; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Bradford Mott, North Carolina State University; Andy Smith, North Carolina State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

development and analysis of educational technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 PRIME: Engaging STEM Undergraduates in Computer Science with Intelligent Tutoring SystemsIntroductionThis NSF IUSE project focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of PRIME, anintelligent tutoring system for introductory computing. We define computing as the creativedesign, implementation, and analysis of artifacts to solve computational problems. Leveragingadvanced intelligent tutoring systems technologies, PRIME will provide integrated problem-solving and motivational support dynamically tailored to individual students over the course oftheir problem-solving sessions. PRIME is being

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Technical Session 12: Teaching and Learning

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Hekman, California Baptist University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #26804Automated Grading of Microsoft Excel SpreadsheetsDr. Keith Hekman, California Baptist University Dr. Keith Hekman is an associate professor in Mechanical Engineering. He has been at California Baptist University for eleven years. Prior to teaching at CBU, he has taught at Calvin College and the American University in Cairo. His Ph.D. is from the Georgia Institute of Technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Automated Grading of Microsoft Excel SpreadsheetsIntroductionMicrosoft Excel is a tool that all disciplines of engineers use for calculations and

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ERM Technical Session 23: Courses and Research on Communication

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy Roldan, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Ahmer Arif, University of Washington; Gina Tesoriero, University of Washington; Yuxin Xu, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #26649Students’ Engagements with Reflection: Insights from UndergraduatesWendy Roldan, University of Washington Wendy is a second-year PhD student in Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington studying the development of equitable engineering education. Her work draws from the fields of engineering education, design, and learning sciences.Dr. Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington Jennifer Turns is a Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the Univer- sity of Washington. She is interested in all aspects of engineering education, including how to

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Technical Session 11: Topics related to Computer Science

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leila Zahedi, Florida International University; Monique S Ross, Florida International University; Jasmine Skye Batten, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #27632Implications of Gamification in Learning Environments on Computer Sci-ence Students: A Comprehensive StudyMs. Leila Zahedi, Florida International University Leila Zahedi is a Ph.D. student in the School of Computing and Information Science (SCIS) at Florida International University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Is- fahan and two Master’s degrees in Information Technology Management from the University of Yazd and Computer Science from Florida International University. Her research interests include computer science education, quantitative data analysis, and data

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CEED Technical Session I: WIP: Experiential Learning Potpourri

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faye R. Jones, Florida State University; Marcia A. Mardis, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Ebrahim Randeree, Florida State University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

leadership, career prep, health informatics, and technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Towards an Employability Model for STEM Majors: Engagement-Based, Service-Producing, and Experience-DrivenAbstractIn this theoretical work-in-progress paper, we present Employ-STEM, a mentored employabilitymodel for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors which integratesfoundational concepts of experiential learning to enhance students’ educational experiencesbeyond the classroom, develop employability skills, and culminate in employment. The premiseof this model is that, under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students benefit from three mainlearning opportunities

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rene Alexander Soto Perez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juan David Ortega, Purdue University, West Lafayette, and Universidad EAFIT, Colombia; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Purdue University in the program of Engineering Education. His research interests include assessing students understanding of difficult concepts as well as the effectiveness of pedagogical approaches.Mr. Juan David Ortega-Alvarez P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette, and Universidad EAFIT, Colombia ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is an assistant professor at Universidad EAFIT (Medellin, Colombia). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering from EAFIT and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven (Germany). Juan David is currently a doctoral candi- date of the Engineering Education Program at Purdue University. Before his full-time appointment with

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Kurtis D. Cantley, Boise State University; Gary L. Hunt, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

engineering and technology teacher, as well as several years of electrical and mechanical engineering design experience as a practicing engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Swarthmore College, his Master’s of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts, and a Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctorate in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Kurtis D Cantley, Boise State UniversityDr. Gary L Hunt, Boise State University Gary Hunt a Special lecturer for the Engineering Science Department at Boise State University. Dr. Hunt received his Ph.D. in Education from the University of Idaho, his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University

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2019 ASEE PNW Section Conference

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Jen Symons, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Joseph P Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Diversity

Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Portland. Her teaching focuses on thermodynamics, heat transfer, renewable energy, and optimization of energy systems. She currently leads a research team working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and fundamental heat transfer. Before joining the university, Heather Dillon worked for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a senior research engineer.Dr. Joseph P Hoffbeck, University of Portland Joseph P. Hoffbeck is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon. He has a Ph.D. from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He previously worked with digital cell phone systems at Lucent Technologies

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ECCD Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota; Michael Klein, University of North Dakota

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

National Science Foundation (NSF), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Some of the projects that he has worked on include microgrids, alternative and renewable energy systems, fuel cell technologies, power electronics, electric drives and electric ve- hicles, wireless power transmission, neuro-fuzzy intelligent systems, smart grid and conventional electric power and energy systems, power systems reliability, engineering systems reliability and security, power systems production costing, energy and load management programs, and energy efficiency. He has super- vised several Ph.D. and master’s level graduate students and has published his research work extensively in various national and international journals

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Technical Session 11: Topics related to Computer Science

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzana Rahman, Florida International University; Samy El-Tawab, James Madison University

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Computers in Education

; http://educ.jmu.edu/˜eltawass/ c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 App Development for the Social Good: Teaching Socially Conscious Mobile App Development in an Upper-Level Computer Science CourseAbstract: Mobile application development is an emerging technology that affects users,developers and almost every sector of our lives. Along with the widespread adoption of mobiledevices, there has also been a surge in mobile application development. To meet the demands fornext-generation workforce equipped with mobile development skills, there has been an increasein post-secondary courses that teach mobile development. While some courses use it as anapplication area to teach relevant topics, majority

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Track: Graduate - Technical Session 12

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Kerrie G. Wilkins-Yel, Indiana University ; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University; Amanda James Reed

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Diversity, Graduate Education

State University.Miss Amanda James Reed c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Intersectional perspectives: Interpersonal contributors to moments of doubt for graduate women of color in STEM Kerrie G. Wilkins-Yel, Bianca L. Bernstein, Jennifer M. Bekki, Nelson O. Zounlome and Amanda Reed1. Introduction The status of women of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)fields was first addressed by Malcom and colleagues in the 1978 publication - The Double Bind:The Problem of Being a Minority Women in Science. Here, these researchers coined the term“double bind” to refer to the unique challenges faced by

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcia A. Mardis, Florida State University; Faye R. Jones, Florida State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

employers related to students’ career pathways [21]. Employers can help institutionswith career pathways to ensure that students are being prepared for economically viable jobs. Inaddition, employers can advise faculty and program administrators on issues of curriculum andprovide students with work-based learning and job-shadowing experiences to enhance theirclassroom learning [20].To ensure that engineering technology (ET) and AM programs, curriculum, training andpotential economic development outcomes can be met, regional stakeholders want to ensure thatprograms stay in line with industry needs by gathering data and refining the school-to-workpathway. These data also will assist with interpreting the need for additional advancedmanufacturing

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Oziel Rios

An Example of Teaching Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Concepts using 3D Printed Parts Oziel Rios, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Department The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (The Jonsson School) The University of Texas at Dallas 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX, 75080, USA E-mail: oziel.rios@utdallas.edu Abstract to more clearly communicate functional relationships Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is between features in drawings [4

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New ECE laboratories

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamer Omar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Anas Salah Eddin, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Mohamed El-Hadedy P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Hyoungsoo Kim, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #25723Integrating Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) into Microcontroller Lab: ACase Study.Dr. Tamer Omar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Tamer Omar is an Assistant professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cal- ifornia State Polytechnic University. Dr. Omar earned his Ph.D. from the Electrical Engineering depart- ment at Iowa State University, USA and his MBA with emphasis on MIS from the Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Egypt and his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Ain Shams University, Egypt. Dr. Omar research interests include wireless networks

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PSW Section Meeting Papers - Disregard start and end time - for online paper access only

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2019 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Jim Kuo, California State University, Los Angeles; Justin Moon, California State University Los Angeles; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity, Pacific Southwest Section Meeting Paper Submissions

and Video Instruction as Methods of Disseminating Content in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ( STEM ) Instruction. in 5th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (2013).14. Green, M. K., Spayde, D. L. & Mago, P. J. Use of Instructional Videos to Enhance the Learning Objectives of the Thermal Fluids Laboratory. in 2018 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference (2018).15. Khan, H. U. Possible effect of video lecture capture technology on the cognitive empowerment of higher education students: a case study of gulf-based university. Int. J. Innov. Learn. (2016). doi:10.1504/IJIL.2016.07667216. Atkinson, R. K., Derry, S. J., Renkl, A. & Wortham, D. Learning

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First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol S. Gattis, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Don Nix, University of Arkansas; Jennie S. Popp Ph.D., University of Arkansas ; Michele Cleary, Cleary Scientific Intelligence, LLC; Wenjuo Lo, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Paul D. Adams, University of Arkansas

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #26427Work in Progress: A Path to Graduation: Helping First-Year Low Income,Rural STEM Students SucceedDr. Carol S. Gattis, University of Arkansas Dr. Carol Gattis is the Associate Dean Emeritus of the Honors College and an adjunct Associate Pro- fessor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Her academic research focuses on STEM education, developing programs for the recruitment, retention and graduation of a diverse population of students. Carol also serves as a consultant specializing in new program development and grants. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical

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PSW Section Meeting Papers - Disregard start and end time - for online paper access only

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2019 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Siddharth Vyas, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; Ali Dehghan-Banadaki, California Polytechnic State Uni.; Ali O. Shaban, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Pacific Southwest Section Meeting Paper Submissions

Paper ID #27929Using GeoGebra to Enhance Student Understanding of Phasor Diagrams inAC Circuits CoursesDr. Siddharth Vyas, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Siddharth Vyas is a full-time lecturer of Electrical Engineering at the California Polytechnic State Uni- versity, San Luis Obispo. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in circuits and electronics. He received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Instrumentation at the Medicaps Institute of Technology and Management, Indore, India, and an MS in Electrical Engineering (Electrophysics) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

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2019 ASEE Zone I Conference & Workshop

Authors

Matthew Rhudy

Short Writing Assignments within a Laboratory Course to Improve Understanding and Interest in Course MaterialAbstractWriting exercises incorporated within technical courses has been shown to be effective inimproving critical thinking among engineering students. Specifically, short writing assignmentscan be implemented within upper level engineering courses to deepen student understanding ofconcepts. These assignments, while considered within some upper level courses, are notcommonly implemented within laboratory courses, which instead typically use laboratory reportassignments. Since students in our program already take another course which uses traditionallab reports, it is desirable to introduce some unique writing

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ERM Technical Session 12: Creativity and Problem Framing

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey D White, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Yan Chen, University of New Mexico; Todd Hynson, University of New Mexico; Ian A. Drackert, University of New Mexico; Jordan Orion James, University of New Mexico; Claire Yvonne Saul; Austin C. Megli, University of New Mexico

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering education research. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two-strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Dr. Yan Chen, University of New Mexico Yan Chen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Departments of Organization, Information & Learning Sciences and Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico. Her research interests fo- cus on computer supported collaborative learning, learning sciences, online learning

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Mechanics Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Todd R. Haskell, Western Washington University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Lee Singleton, Whatcom Community College; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

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Mechanics

: MAKER: Engaging Math Students with 3D-Printing for STEM Success and co-PI on the NSF-funded grant ”Collaborative Research: Improving Representational Competence by Engaging with Physical Modeling in Foundational STEM Courses”.Dr. Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. He holds dual B.S. degrees in Industrial Technology Education and Civil and Environmental Engineering. His M.S. and Ph.D. are in Civil Engineering. Wade has over 18 years of teaching expe- rience primarily focused at the University level but also including 2+ years of teaching in high schools. Dr. Goodridge’s current research interests include

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #25061Virtual Robot Labs for Programming Industrial Robot CourseDr. Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Maged B.Mikhail, Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology Ph.D., Electrical Engi- neering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 2013. Dissertation title: ”Development of Integrated Decision Fusion Software System For Aircraft Structural Health Monitoring” M.S., Electri- cal Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, May 2009. Thesis title: ”Development of Software System for Control and Coordination of Tasks among Mobile Robot and Robotic Arm.” B.S

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Mechanics Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Giancaspro P.E., University of Miami; Diana Arboleda, University of Miami

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Mechanics

infrastructure materials, digital image correlation, and undergraduate STEM education.Dr. Diana Arboleda, University of Miami Diana Arboleda, PhD, is a structural engineering Lecturer at the University of Miami, Florida. She re- ceived her B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Miami in 1988 and after a full career as a software engineer in corporate America she returned to academia by first earning an M.S. in Civil Engineering from Florida Atlantic University in 2010, and then a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Miami in 2014. Her research interests and experience are in the field of concrete sustain- ability, composite material systems for the civil infrastructure, and technology transfer

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Student Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kruse Michael Ranly, Ohio Northern University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University; Kiana Lynn Curtiss

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Student

courses in the area of Computer Applications and Information Technology. Her areas of inter- ests include 3D CAD sketch, 3D printing, Hybrid Learning Instructional Design, Digital Media, Interac- tive Media, Instructional Technology Integration and network design. In addition, Dr. Jao is a certified Microsoft Office Master Instructor, and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).Ms. Kiana Lynn Curtiss c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Project-based Learning: An Integration of Real-World Project in a 3D Design ClassAbstract With the explosion of new practices in teaching pedagogies to prepare students to bebetter skilled in technical fields, it

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Technical Session 9:Topics related to STEM

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Joseph Beyette, Texas A&M University; Michael S. Rugh, Texas A&M University; Jason Lin, Texas A&M University; Xing Wang, Texas A&M University; Zelun Wang, Texas A&M University; Jyh C. Liu, Texas A&M University; Robert M. Capraro, Aggie STEM @ Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education

department of Computer Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University. His primary research interests span from computer systems, system modeling, and to the future generation of real-time, distributed systems. He is keen on developing innovative technologies to enable students in overcoming the common learning barriers, especially the STEM fields.Dr. Robert M. Capraro, Aggie STEM @ Texas A&M University Robert M. Capraro, is Co-Director of Aggie STEM, Director of STEM Collaborative for Teacher Pro- fessional Learning, and Professor Mathematics Education in the Department of Teaching Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. Dr. Capraro’s expertise is applied research in school settings, program

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2019 ASEE Zone I Conference & Workshop

Authors

Stephen Wilkerson; Joe Cerreta; Andrew D Gadsden

crop cycles currently dominatingMaryland and Pennsylvania farms. This program is formulated as a project-based learning(PBL) initiative. In particular, the program is a Capstone Design 2-semester course thatadditionally has design and build criteria as a requirement. Completion of this project is arequirement for graduation, and students usually take the capstone design course in their senioryear. Because this course is within the Engineering and Computer Science curriculum of thecollege, however, many of the topics that the students are required to learn are well outside oftheir typical course requirements. In this paper, we detail the approach to having undergraduatestudents research and master multiple technology areas and then apply them