Conference Session

Women in Engineering Technical Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Campbell University; Saeedeh Ziaeefard, Michigan Technological University; Brian R Page, Michigan Technological University; Lauren Nicole Knop, Michigan Technological University ; Guilherme Aramizo Ribeiro, Michigan Technological University; Mo Rastgaar; Nina Mahmoudian, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #21957Monitoring Motivation Factors for Girls in Summer Robotics ProgramDr. Michele Miller, Campbell University Dr. Michele Miller is a Professor and Associate Dean at Campbell University. Prior to joining Campbell, she was a professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech. She teaches courses in manufacturing and does research on engineering education.Ms. Saeedeh Ziaeefard, Michigan Technological University Saeedeh Ziaeefard is a PhD student and research assistant with Nonlinear and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (NASLab) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics at Michigan

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Christine Dobie, Rochester Institute of Technology; David P. Wick, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #23663Work in Progress: Designing an Introduction to Biomedical Engineering CourseAround a Design ChallengeJennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Jennifer Bailey is a Senior Lecturer of Biomedical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, where she has taught since January of 2014. She previously taught at the University of Illinois and the University of Southern Indiana after graduating from Purdue University. Bailey’s passion is lab course development and improving student learning through enhancing lab and other hands-on experiences.Christine Dobie, Rochester Institute of TechnologyDr

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Donald E. Richards, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #22870A Foundational Engineering Science Course and Its Impact on Those WhoTeach ItDr. Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989 and his present interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell has received an SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, and the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher award at Rose-Hulman in 2000 and the Rose-Hulman Board of Trustee’s Outstanding Scholar

Conference Session

The Evolving Classroom

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Sharon L. Beaudry, Oregon Institute of Technology; Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #21646An Institutional Excellence in Teaching Workshop Adapted from the Ex-CEEd ModelDr. Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Riley has been teaching mechanics concepts for over 10 years and has been honored with both the ASCE ExCEEd New Faculty Excellence in Civil Engineering Education Award (2012) and the Beer and Johnston Outstanding New Mechanics Educator Award (2013). While he teaches freshman to graduate- level courses across the civil engineering curriculum, his focus is on engineering mechanics. He im- plements classroom demonstrations at every opportunity as part of a complete

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Herb Connors

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #21079An Integrated Active Learning Approach for Understanding Fatigue TheoryDr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor, Ph.D, PE., Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-989-4223, Email: Lex@wit.edu, Specialization in Com- puter Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design, Solid Mechanics and Engineering Reliability.Prof. Richard L Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering and Technology

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peizhu Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises); Jon Patrick Wade, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises)

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #23083Automated Assessment of Systems Engineering CompetenciesPeizhu Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises) Peizhu Zhang is a Ph.D. Candidate at Stevens Institute of Technology specializing in Systems Engineer- ing. His research interests include systems engineering, competency assessment, software engineering, and serious games. He has over 10 years of experience in design and development of software systems. Mr. Zhang holds a B.S. in software engineering from Beijing University of Technology as well as an M.S. in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology.Prof. Jon

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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel D. Anastasio, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Heather Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Gregory T. Neumann, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #23078Work in Progress: Developing a Multi-dimensional Method for Student As-sessment in Chemical Engineering Laboratory CoursesDr. Daniel D. Anastasio, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Daniel Anastasio is an assistant professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2009 and 2015, respectively. His primary areas of research are game-based learning in engineering courses and membrane separations for desalination and water purification.Dr. Heather Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Heather Chenette is an

Conference Session

Active Learning in BME, Session I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #23662Exploring an Inquiry-based Learning with Peer-teaching Pedagogy in a Phys-iological Signals Lab CourseJennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Jennifer Bailey is a Senior Lecturer of Biomedical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, where she has taught since January of 2014. She previously taught at the University of Illinois and the University of Southern Indiana after graduating from Purdue University. Bailey’s passion is lab course development and improving student learning through enhancing lab and other hands-on experiences. c American Society for

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #23042A Midwestern Ghost Town: Times Beach, MissouriDr. Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn Dyrud retired as a full professor in the Communication Department at Oregon Institute of Tech- nology, where she has taught for nearly four decades. She has been a member of ASEE for 32 years and is active in the Engineering Ethics Division, as past chair, and the Engineering Technology Division, as the current program chair. She is an ASEE fellow (2008), winner of the McGraw Award (2010), winner of the Berger Award (2013), and serves as the communications editor of the Journal of Engineering Tech

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IED Technical Session: Preparing Programs for the Future

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #21205A New Industrial and Systems Engineering Program: Benchmarking Resultsto Determine What and WhyDr. Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology Kate Abel serves as the as the Director of the Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management Program in the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Technology Management and Applied Psychology. She has held several professional service positions, including the President of the Engineering Management Division of the American Society for Engineering Education and the President of Epsilon Mu Eta, the Engineering

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Engineering Ethics Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #22532Concerning Professional Licensure for Civil Engineering Faculty: A Matterof Best PracticeDr. Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Michelle Marincel Payne is an assistant professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She completed her Ph.D. in environmental engineering at the University of Illi- nois at Urbana-Champaign, her M.S. in environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, and her B.S. in nuclear engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla. Michellle is inter- ested in developing opportunities for

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #23196Introduction to Public Health for Environmental Engineers: Results from aThree-year PilotDr. Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE, BCEE, CEng, D.AAS, F.AAN, F.RSA, F.RSPH joined the fac- ulty of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2010 after ten years on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati where he served as Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering. Since 2014, he has concurrently served as a Senior Policy Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of State in the areas of environment, science, technology

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Erwin; Jason Borenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Colin Potts, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ellen Zegura, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

, engineering, and ethics. Dr. Borenstein is also Editor for Research Ethics for the National Academy of Engineering’s Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science. He is an assistant editor of the journal Science and Engineering Ethics and co-editor of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy’s Ethics and Information Technology section. His research interests include bioethics, engineering ethics, robot ethics, and research ethics. His work has appeared in various journals including AI & Society, Communications of the ACM, the Journal of Academic Ethics, Ethics and Information Technology, IEEE Technology & Society, Accountability in Research, and the Columbia Science and Technology Law Review.Dr. Wendy C. Newstetter

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

. “Doing withunderstanding: Lessons from research on problem-and project-based learning,” J. of the Learning Sciences, vol. 7, no. 3-4,271-311, 1998.[12] J. Norback and J. Hardin, “Integrating Workforce Communication into Senior Design,” Professional Communication,IEEE Transactions, vol. 48, no. 4, pp. 413–426, 2005.[13] S. Han, R. Capraro, and M. M. Capraro, “How Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) Project-Based Learning (Pbl) Affects High, Middle, and Low Achievers Differently: The Impact of Student Factors onAchievement,” Int. J. Sci. Math. Educ., vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 1089–1113, 2015.[14] T. R. Kelley and J. G. Knowles, “A conceptual framework for integrated STEM education,” Int. J. STEM Educ., vol. 3,no. 1, p. 11, 2016.[15

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Student Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryon Kucharski, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Joan Giblin, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mehmet Ergezer, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Student

Paper ID #21949Work in Progress - the Undergraduate Perspective: How to Survive an Un-dergraduate Engineering ProgramBryon Kucharski, Wentworth Institute of Technology Bryon Kucharski is an undergraduate Computer Engineering student from Wentworth Institute of Tech- nology who will graduate in August of 2018. After the completion of his undergraduate degree, Bryon will attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst to pursue a Master’s in Computer Science where he plans to focus on Artificial Intelligence.Prof. Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Carpenter is an Assistant Professor at the Wentworth

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LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

David J. McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Genny Beemyn, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

Paper ID #241162018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Queer Lights: Combining technology, LGBTQA and diversity topics in anaccessible and inclusive learning environmentDr. David J McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst I presently serve as Associate Engineering Dean and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at UMass Amherst since 2005; Previously was Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UMass Amherst and Northeastern University. Prior to becoming Associate Dean, I served as director of the NSF

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Davishahl, Bellingham Technical College; Xichen Jiang, Western Washington University; Sean P. Dever, Western Washington University; Lindsey Bear, Bellingham Technical College; Tim Mark Christman, Western Washington University; Dana Hickenbottom, Itek Energy/Western Solar; Sam Winters, Itek Energy

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

efforts. He is a NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional and enjoys working on solar education projects in his community.Sam Winters, Itek Energy c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Cross-Institution Collaboration: Analysis of Power Electronic Technologies for Solar Panel ArraysAbstract:This paper presents the results of an interdisciplinary, cross-institutional collaboration between auniversity, a technical college, and an industrial partner in which students and professionalengineers worked together on a hands-on undergraduate research project investigating theeffectiveness of different power electronic technologies for commercial solar panel

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First-year Programs Division: Student Success

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Amir Elzawawy , Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Margaret Ducharme, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #21227Enhancing Students’ Learning Outcomes Through Freshman Summer Engi-neering Experience (SEE) ProgramsDr. Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Dr. Hossein Rahemi is a professor and department chair of Engineering and Technology at Vaughn Col- lege of Aeronautics & Technology. He is the author of two books, Vaughn College Journal of Engineering and Technology (VCJET), numerous conference papers in the areas of solid mechanics, computational mechanics, vibration analysis, fracture mechanics and reliability analysis. He is also a principle investi- gator for the NSF S-STEM grant and

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Mark Henry Clark, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #21651Bridging the Gap: a Co-taught Field Course with Integrated History andCivil Engineering ContentDr. Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Riley has been teaching mechanics concepts for over 10 years and has been honored with both the ASCE ExCEEd New Faculty Excellence in Civil Engineering Education Award (2012) and the Beer and Johnston Outstanding New Mechanics Educator Award (2013). While he teaches freshman to graduate- level courses across the civil engineering curriculum, his focus is on engineering mechanics. He imple- ments classroom demonstrations at every opportunity as part of an

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Anne Wingate, Georgia Institute of Technology ; Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Karen M. Feigh, Georgia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #21647The Impact of the Physics, Statics, and Mechanics Sequence on Student Re-tention and Performance in Mechanical EngineeringDr. Kathryn Anne Wingate, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Kathryn Wingate started as an Academic Professional in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engi- neering in the summer of 2014. She received a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a BS in Astronomy from the University of Illinois in 2005. After graduation she went to work for Northrop Grumman Space Technology in Redondo Beach, California. In her time at Northrop Grumman Kathryn served as a mate- rial scientist specializing in the

Conference Session

Course Tools and Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Julie Phelps, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #23618Work in Progress: Impact of Exposure to Broad Engineering on Student Per-ceptionsKellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology Kellie Grasman serves as an instructor in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She holds graduate degrees in engineering and business admin- istration from the University of Michigan, and began teaching in 2001 after spending several years in industry positions. She was named the 2011-2012 Robert B. Koplar Professor of Engineering Manage- ment for her achievements in online learning. She serves as an eMentor

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Computing Technology Applications-II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yun Dai, University of Southern California; Tianmeng Li, University of New South Wales; Ang Liu, University of New South Wales; Stephen Lu, University of Southern California

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #22072P2P Platform for Peer Instruction in Flipped ClassroomDr. Yun Dai, University of Southern California Dr. Yun Dai is a postdoc research fellow in the Viterbi School of Engineering, at the University of Southern California, and also the program manager of the Viterbi iPodia Program (ViP). Her research interest broadly involves engineering education, learning technology, and global education.Tianmeng Li, University of New South WalesDr. Ang Liu, University of New South Wales Dr. Ang Liu is a senior lecturer at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, AustraliaDr

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Computing Technology Applications-II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Kay Dillon, Michigan State University; Michelle Slattery, Peak Research

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

recently, as Vice Chair of ACM SIGSOFT and General Chair of the 38th International Conference on Software Engineering. She has participated in many CRAW and ACM mentoring events; is a founding adviser of MSU Women in Computing, the MSU ACM-W Chapter; and co-led TechKobwa, a technology camp for secondary-school teachers and female students in Rwanda, for three summers. She was awarded the ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Service Award in 2017.Ms. Michelle Slattery, Peak Research Michelle Slattery has more than 30 years’ experience as a professional evaluator working with diverse clients on complex project evaluations. Her business, Peak Research LLC, is celebrating 25 years of providing services to evaluate S-STEM, BPC, RED

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Computing Technology Applications-II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamer Omar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Srikanth Venkatesan, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Abdelfattah Amamra, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Computing and Information Technology

engineering and technology systems domains.Dr. Srikanth Venkatesan, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Venkatesan is an assistant professor in Computer Information Systems department at Cal Poly Pomona. He received his doctorate degree from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. His research interests include cloud computing, information assurance, health informatics, online social networks, social network analytics and e-commerce. His teaching expertise at the graduate level is in the area of cloud computing and internet of things. At the undergraduate level, he has taught object-oriented systems analysis and design, intermediate java programming, management information systems, statistics

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Computing Technology Applications-I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raja S. Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University; Gary W. Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology; Kevin T. Wolfe; Peter Yeung; Becca Dingman; Shareef Sayel Ali, Center on Access Technology ; Abraham Glasser, Rochester Institute of Technology; Claire Elizabeth Ryan

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

, less than 5% of all adults employed in STEM are deaf [4]. The NationalScience Foundation [5] and National Academy of Engineering [6], [7] have started to encourageresearch initiatives in inclusion and diversification in undergraduate classes, especially inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The NSF and NAE havemade these research initiatives a priority because studies have shown that teams that are diverseare more effective at problem solving [8], making decisions [9], and ultimately have a greaterimpact on the quality of science produced [10]. As William Wulf, former President of theNational Academy of Engineering, eloquently stated: “… creativity does not spring fromnothing; it is grounded in our life experiences

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Computing Technology Applications-II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vuk Marojevic, Virginia Tech; Antoni Gelonch-Bosch, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Jeffrey Reed, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #23282A Practical Approach to Cellular Communications Standards EducationDr. Vuk Marojevic, Virginia Tech Vuk Marojevic received his M.S. from the University of Hannover, Germany, and his Ph.D. from the Universidad Polit`ecnica de Catalunya—Barcelona Tech, Spain, both in electrical engineering. He joined Wireless@Virginia Tech in 2013, where he is currently a Research Assistant Professor. His research interests are in software-defined radio, spectrum sharing, 4G/5G cellular technology, wireless testbeds and testing, resource management, wireless security, and engineering education with application to mission

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Computing Technology Applications-I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhen Wu, University of Colorado, Boulder; Christopher Lynnly Hovey, University of Colorado, Boulder; Leisa D. Thompson, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #22737Expanding the Pool of Undergraduate Computing Students: Increasing En-rollments by Strategically Recruiting WomenDr. Zhen Wu, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Zhen Wu is a research scientist at National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) at University of Colorado Boulder. Her research interests emphasize the meaningful participation of women in computing. Her recent research focuses on recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in undergraduate computing and engineering programs. Dr. Wu received her Ph.D in Education from University of Virginia.Dr. Christopher Lynnly Hovey

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Computing Technology Applications-I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Predrag T. Tosic, University of Idaho; Julie Beeston, University of Idaho

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Computing and Information Technology

to) Automata and Formal Languages. The goal is to get CS and other Engineeringstudents intrigued by how, for example, finite automata or context-free grammars are used incompilers and interpreters (parsing, lexical analysis), or the formal specification of programminglanguages -- as well as to the more recently emerged technologies, such as computational/appliedNatural Language Processing (NLP). Without sacrificing rigor, we try to present highlymathematical content in a manner that relates theoretical models and proofs of their properties topractical challenges in computer science and engineering. This shared mindset, as well as informaldiscussions and sharing our experiences of teaching theoretical and other “math heavy” computerscience

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Computing Technology Applications-I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University

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Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #21251Teaching Directory Services: Topics, Challenges, and ExperiencesDr. Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University Dr. Yu Cai is an associate professor and program chair in the Computer Network and System Adminis- tration (CNSA) program at the School of Technology, Michigan Technological University. His current research interests include cyber security and medical informatics. He is particularly interested in applying his research and techniques to real-life applications. He has been a consultant to many companies includ- ing IBM and Ford. Dr. Cai serves in editorial boards of several international journals. He

Conference Session

Teamwork and Student Learning in Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth Kames, Florida Institute of Technology ; Devanshi Shah, Florida Institute of Technology; Beshoy Morkos, Florida Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #23238A Longitudinal Study Exploring Motivation Factors in Cornerstone and Cap-stone Design CoursesElisabeth Kames, Florida Institute of Technology Elisabeth Kames is a graduate student pursuing her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in automotive engineering. She graduated with her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in December 2016 and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in May 2015. Her research thrust is in engineering education focused on student motivation under the advisement of Dr. Beshoy Morkos.Miss Devanshi Dhirenkumar Shah, Florida Institute of Technology I am a graduate student pursuing M.S. in