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Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College

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Paper ID #15040Using Backpacking Water Purification Systems as a Means of IntroducingWater Treatment Concepts to an Introduction to Environmental EngineeringCourseDr. Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College Dr. Brenda Read-Daily is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylva- nia. She holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Bradley University, and a MS and PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Using Backpacking Water Purification Systems as a Means of Introducing Water Treatment Concepts to an

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Systems Engineering Learning Outcomes and Assessment

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Jeremiah J. Neubert, University of North Dakota

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decisions they aremaking, but in the end it is the team’s decision. People often learn the most from their mistakes.For example, I am guessing that the year four team members are more mindful of the customer’sneeds after their experience on this project.References1. NASA Systems Engineering Handbook. SP-2007-6105 Rev 1, December 2007.2. L. Guerra, G. Murphy, and L. May. “Applying Engineering to the Lunabotics Mining Competition Capstone Design Challenge.” Proc. of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2013.3. Robotics Mining Competition: Rules and Rubrics, http://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/ atoms/files/rmc_rules_and_rubrics_for_2016_rev_2.0_-_01.08.2016_.pdf, 20154. M. Ardis, C. Carmen, M. DeLorme, and E

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Chemical Engineering Courses in Emergent Areas

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University

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Paper ID #16377Natural Nanotechnology: Examples of Creating a Culture of Outreach withAccessible and Adaptable ModulesProf. Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University Dr.Virginia A. Davis’ research is primarily focused on using fluid phase processing to assemble cylindrical nanomaterials into larger functional materials. Targeted applications include optical coatings, 3D printed structures, light-weight composites, and antimicrobial surfaces. Her national awards include selection for the Fulbright Specialist Roster (2015), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum’s Young Investigator

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Engineering Management: Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, and Lean Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonas Wullbrandt, Technical University Braunschweig (Germany), Institute for Advanced Industrial Management; Craig G Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #14469Stress Fracture: Adverse Effects of Lean InitiativesMr. Jonas Wullbrandt, Technical University Braunschweig (Germany), Institute for Advanced Industrial Man-agement Jonas Wullbrandt is a Research Assistant in the research group ”Lean Production Systems” at the Institute for Advanced Industrial Management (IFU) at Technical University Braunschweig, Germany. He earned his B.S. in Industrial Engineering specializing in Mechanical Engineering from Otto-von-Guericke Uni- versity, Magdeburg, Germany and his M.S. in Engineering Management from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His current research interests

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Ethics Instruction in Context: Civil and Construction Engineering and Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colin M. Gray, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Luciana Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa Exter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Terri S. Krause, Purdue University

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in informing a critical design peda- gogy, and the ways in which the pedagogy and underlying studio environment inform the development of design thinking, particularly in relation to critique and professional identity formation. His work crosses multiple disciplines, including engineering education, instructional design and technology, design theory and education, and human-computer interaction.Luciana de Cresce El Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette Luciana Debs, is a Technology doctoral student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Building Construction Management at Purdue Universitys College of Technology. She received her MS from the Technical Research Institute of Sao Paulo (IPT-SP), 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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seea reason for improving their engagement with the engineering profession. The professionaldevelopment plan was developed keeping in mind the requirements in New Zealand forprofessional registration include requirements for professional development.The assignment had two goals for students:  Understand the components of good professional development and be able to investigate them  Develop skills in reflection and professional development planning.Students were required to submit a formal written report describing their career plans and theirassessment of professional development needs. They were also required to submit a set ofreflection notes. These would be on professional development options they had exploredincluding

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Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanie N. Abdelmessih, California Baptist University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #15704Creation of an Undergraduate Engineering Laboratory with Minimal Fund-ingDr. Amanie N. Abdelmessih, California Baptist University Before joining California Baptist University fall 2013, Dr. Abdelmessih taught in several universities, starting with Northrop University at the beginning of her career, and spent the last 16 years at Saint Mar- tin’s University, where she was the director of the Thermal Engineering Laboratory, which she founded and developed. She led the efforts to start the Master of Mechanical Engineering program, which started fall 2012 at Saint Martin’s University. She developed and taught

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Engineering Management: Project Management and Partnerships

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Angolia, East Carolina University; Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #15568Enhancing Industrial and Systems Engineering Education through Academic-Industry AlliancesDr. Mark Angolia, East Carolina University Mark Angolia, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Industrial Distribution and Logistics degree program in the College of Engineering and Technology at East Carolina University (ECU). Prior to entering academia in 2005, he held industrial positions in engineering, manufacturing, quality, materials, and operations management for manufacturing companies within the automotive sup- ply chain. Dr. Angolia’s teaching focuses on Enterprise Resource Planning

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Case and Scenario in Engineering Ethics Instruction

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Norwich University; Michael B. Kelley P.E., Norwich University; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #16962Enhancing Student Learning through Using and Writing EPSA ScenariosDr. Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Norwich University Prof. Edwin Schmeckpeper, P.E., Ph.D., is the chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering and Construction Management at Norwich University, the first private school in the United States to offer engineering courses. Norwich University was the model used by Senator Justin Morrill for the land-grant colleges created by the 1862 Morrill Land Grant Act. Prior to joining the faculty at Norwich University, Dr. Schmeckpeper taught at a land-grant college, the University of

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Douglas Schmucker P.E., University of Utah; Joshua Lenart, University of Utah ; Hessam Tavakoldavani, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah; Michael E. Barber, University of Utah

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Paper ID #16217Developing Global Learning Outcomes in a Civil Engineering ProgramDr. Steven J. Burian, University of Utah Dr. Steve Burian is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. Dr. Burian’s career spans two decades during which he has worked in design engineering, as a sci- entist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, as a professor at the University of Arkansas and the University of Utah, and as a co-founder of Harit Solutions, an engineering design and sustainability consulting firm in India. He has research and teaching expertise related to the engineering of

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy L. Hermundstad, Virginia Tech; Thomas E. Diller, Virginia Tech; Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

. Cocking, How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Expanded edition. Washington, DC: The National Academy Press, 2000.[10] S. Merriam, “What Can You Tell From An N ofl?: Issues of validity and reliability in qualitative research,” PAACE J. Lifelong Learn., vol. 4, pp. 50–60, 1995.[11] J. M. Case and G. Light, “Emerging research methodologies in engineering education research,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 100, no. 1, pp. 186–210, 2011.[12] M. B. Miles, A. M. Huberman, and J. Saldaña, Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook. SAGE Publications, Incorporated, 2013.[13] A. Strauss and J. M. Corbin, “Criteria for Evaluation,” in Basics of Qualitative Research: Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory

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Innovative Approaches to Ethics Instruction

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn Bowers, Gonzaga University; Ellen M. Maccarone, Gonzaga University; George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University

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 Engineering Ethics I  Basic notions of ethics and ethics applied to  Reflection on ethics in software  (adapted from Valor &  software engineering. Reasons software  engineering. Case study analysis.  8​ Narayanan​ )  engineers should take ethics seriously. Moral  Software engineers contributions to the  harms and public goods.  public good.    Software Engineering Ethics II  What it means to be a professional. Habits of  Reflections on habits of thinking.  (adapted from Vallor &  mind and action.  Exemplars of moral

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Foundations for Pedagogical Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya Kunberger P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kimberly A. Reycraft, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Library Association. Introduction to Information Literacy. at 8. Information Literacy Standards for Science and Engineering/Technology | Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL). at 9. FGCU. 2012 QEP. at 10. ABET. ABET. at 11. Dweck, C. S. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. (Random House Digital, Inc., 2006).12. Dewey, J. Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education. (The Macmillan Company, 1916).13. Vygotsky, L. S. Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. (Harvard University Press, 1980).14. Anderson, L. W., Krathwohl, D. R. & Bloom, B. S. A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: a revision of Bloom’s taxonomy of

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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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field of sustainability, such as the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge, the Mobile Food Market, and Bikeshare Birmingham. Paula has also helped organize and develop outreach programs that educate the youth about the principles of sustainability. She received a bachelor of science in Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering from UAB and is a credentialed practitioner on Envision Sustainable Infrastructure rating system (ENV SP). She is actually pursuing her masters in the field of Civil Engineering.Prof. Andrew J. Sullivan, Specializes in traffic operations and traffic control systems.Dr. Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama - Birmingham Dr. Fouad H. Fouad, Ph.D., P.E., is Professor and Chairman of the Civil

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Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; Austin B. Asgill, Kennesaw State University; Aarick Aroz Zaman; Jarred Lee Prince; Olajimi Mark; Brion Allen Daffinson, Southern Polytechnic State University; Olugbemiga Olatidoye, Clark Atlanta University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #14450Sustainable Production of Ethanol from Kudzu: Experimental Prototype Stud-iesDr. Cyril B Okhio, Kennesaw State University Cyril Okhio, Ph.D., C.Eng.(PE), M.I.Mech.E., MASME, MASEE SUMMARY Cyril B. Okhio is currently an Adjunct Professor in the School of Arts & Sciences, Clark Atlanta University. Dr. Okhio earned his B.S. (General Engineering) and Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) degrees from the University of London. He is registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer with the Council of Registered Engineers, United Kingdom; a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK and a Member of the

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Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas

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Paper ID #15802Forming Connections between Theory and Real Devices in a General StaticsCourseDr. Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas Jennifer Holte is a volunteer educator and a Distinguish Service Professor at the University of St. Thomas. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996) and has been teaching adults and youth in a variety of settings over the past 20 years. She has taught advanced courses in Mechanism Design for the University of Minnesota, but finds herself in recent years shifting her focus to more foundational learning. She teaches Statics, Mechanics of

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Uses for MATLAB in Mechancial Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shanon Marie Reckinger, Montana State University

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Paper ID #14787Implementation and Evaluation of Different Types of Peer Learning Instruc-tion in a MATLAB Programming CourseDr. Shanon Marie Reckinger, Montana State University Shanon Reckinger joined the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Montana State University (MSU)in Fall 2015. She received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder in August of 2011. Before her position at MSU, she was a Clare Boothe Luce Pro- fessor at Fairfield University in the department of Mechanical Engineering for four years. Her research interests include ocean modeling, computational fluid

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Developing Infrastructure Professionals

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Steven D Hart, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew W Roberts, Southern Utah University

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Paper ID #14574Implementation of Infrastructure Education Courses Across Multiple Insti-tutionsDr. Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC Dr. Carol Haden is a Principal Evaluator at Magnolia Consulting, LLC. She has served as evaluator for STEM education projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Arizona Department of Education, among others. Areas of expertise include evaluations of engineering education curricula and programs, informal education and outreach programs, STEM teacher development, and climate change education programs.Dr. Philip J

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mei-Mei Song, Tamkang University; Shang-Hsien (Patrick) Hsieh, National Taiwan University

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Paper ID #15506Incorporating Futures Thinking in a Civil Engineering Cornerstone CourseDr. Mei-Mei Song, Tamkang University Mei-Mei Song is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Institute of Futures Studies and the Director of the Center for Futures Intelligence and Research (C-FAR) at Tamkang University in Taiwan. Dr. Song’s teaching and research interests are in futures thinking and futures education. One of her recent research interests focuses on incorporating futures thinking into civil engineering education. She earned her M.A. and Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University and was the awardee of Jan Lee Martin

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul C. Lynch, Penn State University - Erie; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University; Joseph Wilck, United States Air Force Academy

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Education,” Engineering Education, vol. 78, no. 7, pp. 74-681, 1988.[5] R. M. Felder, “Reaching the Second Tier: Learning and Teaching Styles in College Science Education,” Journal of College Science Teaching, vol. 23, no. 5, pp. 286-290, 1993.[6] R. M. Felder, “Meet Your Students. 2. Susan and Glenda,” Chemical Engineering Education, vol.24, no. 1, pp. 7-8, 1990.[7] "Learning: From Speculation to Science." How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Ed. John D. Bransford, Ann L. Brown, and Rodney R. Cocking. Vol. 2. N.p.: National Academies, 2000. 3-15, pp. 227-235. Retrieved from: http://www.colorado.edu/MCDB/LearningBiology/readings/How-people- learn.pdf Accessed December 27, 2014.[8] M.J

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Innovative Approaches to Ethics Instruction

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alison J. Kerr, The University of Tulsa; Bradley J. Brummel, The University of Tulsa; Jeremy S. Daily P.E., The University of Tulsa

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variety and range of response that were represented in the class. Allhighlighted example responses are presented in Table 3. Discussion centered on the variety ofanswers and how these answers aligned with the ethical codes just presented.Table 3. Open-ended Ethical Practice Highlighted Responses Question: In your own words describe what it means to practice ethical behavior in the field of science and engineering. Keeping not only the customer's personal interests in mind but also being able to back up your own claims and practices that may affect an outcome of a moral or ethical decision. Put your product before your wallet. Science and engineering are usually higher paid positions, and it could be easy to find the cheap, simple solution without

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Case and Scenario in Engineering Ethics Instruction

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; John R Luchini

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Paper ID #15197What is the Length of a Toilet Paper Tube? A Hands-On, Team-Based Lessonin the Ethics of Data CollectionDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and

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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #15129Prediction and Reflection Activities in a Chemical Engineering Course: Fun-damentals of Heat and Mass TransferDr. Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Heather Chenette is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology. Her professional interests include enhancing student learning in the classroom and creating op- portunities for students to learn about membrane materials and bioseparation processes through research experiences.Dr. Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology c American Society for Engineering Education

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Engineering Librarians: Impacting the Past, Present, and Future

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J White, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario

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theliterature which relates to his special [thesis] work.” and that students should be encouraged towrite technical articles for engineering society publications and professional meetings.Professor John B. Johnson, another civil engineer from Washington University in St. Louis,presented a paper on “Methods of Studying Current Technical Literature.”9 In it he observed thatthe “current literature on all technical subjects is becoming as vast as it is valuable. It is quitebeyond the powers of any one person to even scan it all in any one field, much less read it.”Professor Johnson argued that “the mind of an engineer should be a workshop and not awarehouse. If he knows where to go for a piece of information when he needs it, until it isneeded it is better

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Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Timothy W Mays P.E., The Citadel; Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel; Kaitlin Marley, University of California - San Diego; James Michael Grayson, The Citadel

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Paper ID #16070Holistic Mentoring through Sharing an Entire Course Built on the ExCEEdModelDr. Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel Ron Welch (P.E.) received his B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He became the Dean of Engineering at The Citadel on 1 July 2011. Prior to his current position, he was the Department Head of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler from Jan 2007 to June 2011 as well as served in the Corps of

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Proven Strategies in Classroom Engagement Part II: Activities for Creative Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Michelle Reynolds P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Raul N. Tackie, Colorado School of Mines

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Paper ID #15115A Novel Approach to Skeleton-Note Instruction in Large Engineering Courses:Unified and Concise Handouts that are Fun and ColorfulProf. Susan Michelle Reynolds P.E., Colorado School of Mines Prof. Susan Reynolds is a Teaching Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. She holds a MS in Civil Engineering (Structural) from the University of Illinois, and is dually registered as a Professional Engineer (Commonwealth of Virginia and State of Alabama) and a Registered Architect (District of Columbia). Prof. Reynolds has roughly 10 years of combined professional

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Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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considering this approach: (1) Share the load with someone, if possible. (2) Change one part of the course at a time, even if it takes a few years to completely convert the entire course. (3) Prepare a lot of the material in advance of the term. (4) Be prepared for student resistance by gathering facts to show why this is a good change. Give them lots of opportunity for feedback, and respond to it.References1. Sheppard, S. D., Macatangay, K., Colby, A., & Sullivan, W. M. (2008). Educating engineers: Designing for the future of the field (Vol. 2). Jossey-Bass.2. Bransford, J., A. Brown, and R. Cocking, (2000). How People Learn: Body, Mind, Experience and School, Commission on Behavioral and Social

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Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, Clemson University; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Aaron S. Gordon, Clemson University

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multidisciplinary training.One student commented that cross pollination was the most important student aspect; "many ofthe engineering students, including myself, have been so close minded in our studies that wenever truly learn what makes a project thrive…Functional communication with managers,accountants, marketing, document control groups, construction, procurement, etc. are allnecessary for even the smallest projects to come together.”Students in the translational research program gain more than hands-on experience in theirprofession; they witness poverty, sickness, and an unwavering sense of community that few hadimagined before their involvement in this program. The struggles of a developing nation givethese students a renewed sense of purpose

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Socio-Technical Issues in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park; Chandra Anne Turpen, University of Maryland, College Park; Thomas M. Philip, University of California, Los Angeles

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participants walked in they started talking impromptu about things on the top oftheir mind. Simon (all participant names are pseudonyms, conforming to the participants’ genderas presented during meetings and later reported on a survey administered after the final focusgroup meeting) was the first to show up and Ayush and Simon talked for a few minutes aboutSimon’s participation in the Engineering without Borders program that has played a pivotal rolein Simon’s career trajectory. James, Robbie, and Simon engaged in a brief discussion aboutLEED certification of buildings (James had worked as a professional civil engineer beforejoining graduate school) and on metrics for sustainability. After a few minutes, Ayush asked thegroup to summarize the video as

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Multidisciplinary Capstone Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Narges Balouchestani-Asli, University of Toronto; Matthew Kiprop Greenacre, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry; Kamran Behdinan, University of Toronto

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Paper ID #15881Exploring Innovation, Psychological Safety, Communication, and KnowledgeApplication in a Multidisciplinary Capstone Design CourseMrs. Narges Balouchestani-Asli, University of Toronto Narges Balouchestani-Asli is an M.A.Sc. Candidate with the Institute for Multidisciplinary Design and Innovation (UT-IMDI) at the University of Toronto. She is also part of the Collaborative Program in Engineering Education at the University of Toronto. She holds an Honors Bachelor in Mechanical Engi- neering from the University of Toronto. During her studies at the University of Toronto she was involved as a Teaching Assistance