Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

valuable in professional life (96%), improved their leadershipskills (92%), and had gained appreciation for the value of project planning (100%) and technicaldocumentation (96%). It is anticipated that lessons learned from the project sequence willprovide the framework for cross-disciplinary freshman and sophomore assignments in hostinstitution’s PBL curriculum in the future.Keywords: Project management, Rube Goldberg machines, Project Based Learning1. IntroductionAccreditation of engineering programs has long provided a means of quality control of graduatesin the United States.1 In recent years, this practice has come to reflect an emphasis on theoutcomes of student learning rather than on restrictive earlier notions centered on what is

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Thomas Feldhausen; Bruce Babin

have precisely measured the location of each hole on a part, each part mustproperly align during assembly for the hole to function properly. This iteration process forcesstudents to think critically about what they are doing as well as emphasizes the importance oftaking proper measurements. Once the assembly is properly aligned, students are required tocreate a professional portfolio that contains not only a dimensioned drawing of each component,but also a description of how they measured and assembled the drawing. This project was first implemented during the Fall 2016 semester. In the Spring 2017semester it was tweaked to optimize the effectiveness. Now that the project has been fullydeveloped and matured, a formal assessment plan will

Conference Session

Student Success & Development - Focus on Academic Support

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Hailey Queen, North Carolina State University

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FYEE Division - Paper Submission

the largest college on campus and have a challenging first-yearcurriculum. Academic Support Programs for Student Athletes (ASPSA) was recruited to be part of thiseffort because they already taught several academic support classes along with additional interventionprograms for their student-athletes.The first course (spring 2009) was created primarily using a template that was used in similar ASPSAcourses and included class participation, four journal entries, two individual conferences and a finalproject that required students to create a “strategies for success learning plan.”There were additional in-class assignments, but those were not initially included in the graded portion ofthe class. The journal entries involved reflecting on our in

Conference Session

DEED Postcard Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathy Lea Malone, The Ohio State University; Anita M. Schuchardt, University of Minnesota; Courtney R. Irwin, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Karen E. Irving, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

create engineering designchallenges based in the life sciences. Teams of 3-5 teachers representing a variety of schoolscreated the challenges and posted videos of their plans on an online web-based platform(Edthena, ©2017). Teachers from other teams and the workshop leaders provided feedback onthe online platform about how well the proposed engineering design challenge would allowstudents to engage in engineering design practices. The teachers then revised their plans anduploaded new videos of their work for additional feedback. Both sets of videos were evaluatedand scored using the same engineering design challenge rubric that included criteria such as theopen-endedness of the problem, use of constraints and criteria, and the potential for

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I - Curriculum I

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2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Xisong Dong, 1.The State Key Laboratory of Management and Control for Complex Systems, Institution of Automation ,Chinese Academy of Sciences; 2. Institute of Smart Education Systems, Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries; Xiwei Liu, 1.The State Key Laboratory of Management and Control for Complex Systems, Institution of Automation ,Chinese Academy of Sciences; 2. Institute of Smart Education Systems, Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries.

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Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

theoreticalbasis of the sustainable development of engineering education in China.I. IntroductionEngineering originates from the desires and creation of human society. The engineer is a kindof occupation which is continuing 6,000 years. From the planning and construction of cities,water supply systems and water conservancy projects, to shipbuilding and port construction,military conquests and siege tactics, the work and technology of engineers are an importantpart of the progress of human civilization.Engineering education is a category of education. Broadly speaking, it is a specializedtechnical education mode for the cultivation of engineering talents, to teach technical scienceand engineering knowledge and skills as the basic characteristics; in a

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Courses II

Collection

2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Adriana Olvera, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

processes, machine design, renewable energy and micro-manufacturing. His current research interests include robotics, CIM, sus- tainable manufacturing, micro machining and engineering and technology education. He has published several papers in these areas in various national and international conferences and journals. He has worked in heavy and light manufacturing industries, manufacturing pumps, motors, and CNC machine tools in the areas of system design, production planning, and control and manufacturing. Edinbarough also served in paramilitary forces and in the Air Force. He is a Life Member of the ISTE, a senior life member of the IE (India), a member of ASEE and SME, and a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Keenya Mosley, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Christopher S. Stronen, Savannah Technical College

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

of the program include the following: 1. Launching an aggressive recruitment plan for talented math and engineering majors to pursue teaching careers in 6 -12 secondary schools; 2. Implementing a comprehensive STEM teacher training program; 3. Providing Summer Educational Internship Program (SEIP) to rising sophomores; 4. Providing Field Observation Experiences for sophomores; 5. Providing $10,000 scholarships to talented math and engineering juniors and seniors to pursue teaching career by acquiring education training through SSU teacher education math, civil, and electronics engineering technology programs; 6. Providing $10,000 stipends for STEM professionals or recent STEM graduates to become

Conference Session

DEED Postcard Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R. Saulnier, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John G. Brisson II, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

___ Generating alternatives ___ Goal setting ___ Identifying constraints ___ Imagining ___ Iterating ___ Making decisions ___ Making trade-offs ___ Modeling ___ Planning ___ Prototyping ___ Seeking information ___ Sketching ___ Synthesizing ___ Testing ___ Understanding the problem

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Marty Martinez

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Military and Veterans

that this was the first time they were able to openly confront their feelings about someof these situations.Career plan paper and oral presentation. An important aspect of this course is helpingstudents set a career goal and develop a plan to prepare for the career. Through completion of acareer plan paper and oral presentation, students develop a detailed plan of how to pursue aspecific job, obtain the education required for the position, and research the job prospects theycan expect upon graduation. The sharing of detailed career plans with fellow students allowsplans to be strengthened through the peer review process.Table 1. Course topics and assignments. Topic Area Number of

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2: Instructional

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University

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Engineering Design Graphics

212 (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design), and strengthen their learning experiences by applying theirknowledge in other courses such as: EGT116 (Introduction to Manufacturing), 265(Manufacturing Processes and Metrology), 365 (CNC & Manufacturing Process Planning), 405(Metrology and Geometric Tolerancing), 465 (Automated Manufacturing Systems) and 380(Machine Design). They will learn the advanced features of CAD in our advanced CAD designclasses. There is no doubt in the benefits of computer generated graphics in teaching CAD. Thiscourse as well as other related courses in engineering/technology design will be taught with theconstructivism teaching philosophy. Specialized literature abounds on ways to provide instructionon interpretation

Conference Session

Experinces in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J Cox, Georgia Southern University

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Manufacturing

undergraduate research are alsosupported by this laboratory. This laboratory is fairly well developed thus far. The laboratoryconsists of a variety of primarily polymer 3D printers at this stage. The polymer printers includefour low-cost 3D printers, seven modern industrial grade additive manufacturing machines, and ahigh fidelity state-of the art industrial grade additive manufacturing machine. Also included arewax and resin printers and a 3D scanner (see Figure 6). Proposals and plans for a metal 3Dadditive manufacturing machine are in process as well as additional types of 3D printers andscanners. Additional additive manufacturing machines under acquisition phases at the time ofthis publication are discussed later in the paper. In addition to the

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan Stewart, Sealed Air Corporation; Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology; Charlotte Marr de Vries, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Laura Jacobson, OM Partners; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Kathy Jacobson, Lockheed Martin, Retired; Allison Mae Hughes, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

Statistics.Laura Jacobson, OM Partners Laura Jacobson is a consultant at OM Partners, a company who makes Supply Chain Planning Software. She has been there for two and a half years analyzing processes and implementing planning software with a focus on standardization and performance optimization. In December 2013, she graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with a focus on supply chain logistics. Her growing passion for Engineering stemmed from participating in Science Olympiad and Girl Scout activities. Currently, she is very active in her church community, assisting with the youth program and serving on two committees.Dr. Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sifat Islam, Florida Atlantic University; Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University; Iris Minor, Florida Atlantic University; Susanne I Lapp, Florida Atlantic University ; Dilys Schoorman, Florida Atlantic University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

alsoeducated about careers that require this skill set and were introduced to a programminglanguage called “Processing”. We observed that students showed increased enthusiasmtowards CS. In addition, we noticed that the group activity component of the classesencouraged sociability and idea synthesis among peers. This CS community outreachprogram motivated us to extend the effort to teach science concepts using the Processinglanguage. This may potentially promote sociability, creativity, and empowerment inSTEM among middle school students. Specifically, we plan to use the Processingprogramming language to facilitate learning of biological and chemical concepts, sincesuch concepts can be difficult for students to visualize from a textbook. This

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Moreland, Purdue University Northwest; Michael Edward Hoerter, CIVS; SHENG WANG, PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST CIVS

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

assessment throughout the project will enable cyclicalimprovements. Current status of the development and future plans are discussed.IntroductionWith the expansion of the renewable energy sector, the United States is facing a critical shortageof wind turbine technicians skilled in effective and safe troubleshooting strategies [1]. In 2015,wind energy provided 4% of the nation’s electricity and is expected to increase to 35% by 2050[2]. In the next 5 years alone, over 15,000 new technicians will be needed. With wind energyemployers already struggling to find qualified technicians, new methods of education andtraining are needed now to meet wind energy demands [3].Troubleshooting is a key skill thatmany current and prospective wind turbine technicians

Conference Session

Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel K. Anderson, Clemson University; Julie P Martin, Clemson University

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Student

and developing my research question, myassistantship supervisor asked me to form an undergraduate research project through the CreativeInquiry program. She wanted the students to develop a business plan for starting a makerspaceon the university campus. This makerspace would provide students with access to prototypingequipment, such as 3D printers, at little to no cost.As I started planning the makerspace student project, I soon realized that a cross-disciplinaryteam with training in business, marketing, and engineering would be necessary to effectivelyaddress the overall goal of the project. This cross-disciplinary team of undergraduate studentswould be a good participant group for me to investigate, in real-time, the experiences of

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce R Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Stein Brunvand, University of Michigan-Dearborn; Marouane Kessentini, University of Michigan-Dearborn

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division

published a number of papers on computer algorithm animation, game development, and engineering education. He is coauthor of a best-selling introductory computer science and software engineering texts. Dr. Maxim has supervised several hundred industry-based software development projects as part of his work at UM-Dearborn.Dr. Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University Acharya joined Robert Morris University in Spring 2005 after serving 15 years in the Software Indus- try. His teaching involvement and research interest are in the area of Software Engineering education, Software Verification & Validation, Data Mining, Neural Networks, and Enterprise Resource Planning. He also has interest in Learning Objectives based

Conference Session

Pre-college: Blending Computers, Computational Thinking, and Engineering Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

asked for) support in the form ofready to use lessons and documents (e.g. additional activities) along with leader presence tosupport them in trying their self-created plans situated within the NGSS standards. The actualityof working with NetLogo (and changing functions and code) to present STEM concepts/topicswas both invigorating (it was new for the K12 teachers) and frustrating (it was often hard for theK12 teachers to see connections to content) as teachers moved through expectations andactuality. Implications include planning for structured K12 teacher academic year support inimplementing CS topics for sustainability in classrooms. Keywords: Computer Science Education, Computer Science, STEM, K12 Teachers, Pre-Service Teacher Education

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in First-Year Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

plan toeducate scientists and engineers with a strong and vital humanities and arts component.The WPI Plan reasoned that the humanities and arts would place engineering in an ethicaland humane context, graduating young men and women to develop technology with aneye toward the greater good. More than forty years later, the humanistic values that haveremained so important to WPI’s general education of engineers have been embraced byschools of business and by engineering programs seeking to develop entrepreneurialengineers. Two of the attributes of an entrepreneurial engineer, as defined by the KernFamily Foundation’s Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), are essentiallythe qualities found in a well-educated humanist: First, curiosity

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inci Ruzybayev, York College of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Physics & Physics

detailed figure; second, provide assumptions, a plan and an estimateand, finally, submit step-by-step solution of the problem with a brief discussion at the end. Withthis layout students identify the problem, create a methodology to solve the problem, apply themethodology to the problem and evaluate the result by considering its limitations, howreasonable it is, and the dimensions and units of the answer. The engineering physics courses are 5-credit and the E&M course has lecture and labhours separated. There were two sections of this course in the Fall 2016 with about 35 students ineach section. Since the number of students are high relative to other classes (18-20 students), twoinstructors were present during lectures. While one

Conference Session

Division Experimentation and Lab-Oriented Studies - Best of DELOS

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #19492Design of Classlab and Supporting Spaces to Enable a Multidisciplinary Hands-on First-Year Engineering Design CurriculumDr. Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University Dr. Carpenter is Founding Dean of Engineering at Campbell University. She is Chair of the ASEE Long-Rangge Planning Committee and the ASEE Strategic Doing Governance Team. She is a past Vice President of Professional Interest Councils for ASEE and past President of WEPAN. Currently Chair of the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenge Scholars Program Steering Committee and an ASEE PEV for General Engineering, Dr. Carpenter regularly speaks

Conference Session

Assessing Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Constanza Miranda, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Mar Pérez-Sanagustín, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Manuela De la vega, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

inentrepreneurial endeavors. First, this article presents a theoretical framework about competenciesin engineering education, followed by a description of the study objectives, the sample, the datagathering technique and the data analysis plan. We adopted a qualitative design to interviewentrepreneurship stakeholders from Chile, Colombia, Spain, the U.S. and the U.K. Theinterviewees were entrepreneurship instructors, researchers on entrepreneurship education, andleaders from startup accelerators and business incubators. From their perspectives, we shared adefinition of entrepreneurship, we explored the roles that engineers play in startups andentrepreneurial companies, and we identified critical competencies. Finally, we discuss theimplications of these

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily M Salmon, Mississippi State University

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Systems Engineering

Analysis requires that a usable with comprehensive appraisal of internal and external situations qualitative be undertaken before suitable strategic options can be data, determined. interactivePDCA Cycle The PDCA cycle is a problem solving technique that is Successful: graphical and logical in most situations and is an open loop. visual, P stands for plan, D for do, C or Check, and A for act. qualitative

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin L Hess, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Maher E. Rizkalla P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Careers Course was a Career Module created by three groups of teachers basedon the 2014 National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan and data from national, state andlocal workforce development entities to help depict the career opportunities in nanotechnologyand the academic and skills attainment that their own students would need in preparation forthose careers. The main deliverable for the pedagogy and lesson plan development course wasfor students to produce five lesson plans centered on their various teaching content areas(biology, earth/space science, chemistry, physics, engineering technology, etc.) whichincorporated a nanotechnology-based theme.Study OverviewIn this multi-methods research evaluation, we sought to understand the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Soledad Santisteban, University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Jill E. Thomley, Appalachian State University; Rebecca Bullard-Dillard

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

solving the complex problems that challenge our future. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017S-STEM Scholarship Program at UNC Pembroke: A COMPASS for Science MajorsIntroductionIn the United Stated, educating students and creating leaders in science, technology, engineeringand mathematics (STEM) is a growing priority and viewed by many as the key to 21st centuryglobal competitiveness. In 2013, the White House National Science and Technology Councilreleased an ambitious five-year STEM Strategic Plan to coordinate federal investments in STEMeducation targeting five priority areas.1 One of these is graduating one million additional studentswith STEM degrees over the next ten years. Another is

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jackson Lyall Autrey, University of Oklahoma; Jennifer M. Sieber, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #19941Work in Progress: Quantification of Learning through Learning Statementsand Text MiningMr. Jackson Lyall Autrey, University of Oklahoma Jackson L. Autrey is a Master of Science student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ok- lahoma from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and currently is involved with research into design-based engineering education. After completion of his Master’s degree, Jackson plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.Jennifer M. Sieber, University of Oklahoma Jennifer M. Sieber recently graduated

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica J. Lofton, University of Evansville

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

and why’ behind each activity.Many participants still attend based on parent or school recommendations but generally seemmore invested in the program mission.Program planning begins with securing funding, as OPTIONS relies solely on external fundingto continue operating. The curriculum is adjusted to meet the goals and requirements set by thefunding agency, while remaining true to the program mission of encouraging young women toexplore and pursue engineering and computer science. Curriculum planning coincides withscheduling field trips, mentor visits, and faculty-led workshops. Advertisements generally beginin December and January, and college counselors are finalized in the spring semester.Registration is accepted on a first-come, first

Conference Session

Pre-College: Organizing Instruction Around a Theme

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Jesse S. Jur, North Carolina State University; Hannah Kimrey Elliott; James Edward Lamberth III, William G. Enloe Magnet High School

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

and learn about current research.ImplementationThe program focuses on teachers and students at both the middle and high school level. It startswith the training of teachers through a 5-week intensive research experience in which teacherscomplete the design challenge while simultaneously developing lesson plans they will use toteach the material in their classrooms. Teachers implement the program in their schools and havestudents complete the challenge. Finalist teams from each school present their design at anannual competition. Throughout the process, representatives from the Center make classroomvisits or host tours in order to support the teachers’ implementation. To date over 50 teachershave completed the summer training. Over 400

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ted Eschenbach, TGE Consulting; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Neal A Lewis, University of New Haven

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Engineering Economy

chapters ranged from the basics of tabulated factors through load factors,replacement analysis, and capacity planning to the type of enterprise, financing, forecasting,extreme conditions, and social implications. Its coverage of the human element is businessfocused.Another important text was Woods and DeGarmo (1942) which has evolved into today’s text byWilliam Sullivan et al. The text’s topical coverage was more limited than Grant’s but with moreexplanation—and still with more advanced topics than most of today’s texts. H.G. Thuesen(1950) added a functional system for interest factors along with the “given x find y” languagethat is still used today. Early editions of both texts were focused on topics and examples forbusinesses and the public

Conference Session

DEED Postcard Session 2 and Presentation of Student Essay Competition Winners

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jered H. Dean, Colorado School of Mines; Kristine R. Csavina, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Work in Progress: Self-Guided Professional Development as an Enabler for Multidisciplinary ProgramsAbstractThe capstone design program at Colorado School of Mines serves three departments and fourdegree programs, each having their own demands, distinctive industry-specific languages, anddepartmental expectations. Each discipline is looking to the capstone design program to provideABET required capstone projects and assessment, professional practice training, and instructionin multiple discipline specific design tools and techniques to their students. This paper describesthe use of student-specific professional development plans, in

Conference Session

Design & Development Projects and Practices

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mingshao Zhang, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Zhou Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Manufacturing

anexample, fixed sequences of operations are very efficient when the production is set to themaximum throughput [2]. Due to the rigidity and centralization of their control structures,the traditional industrial robotic systems are not designed to exhibit responsiveness,flexibility, robustness and reconfigurability [3]. This centralized hierarchical organizationcould potentially lead to a situation where the whole system could be shut down by a singlefailure at one point of the system hierarchy [4].3 The Missing Component in Current Robotics EducationReconfigurability and flexibility are two key aspects when designing an industrial roboticsystem. A new trend of research which focuses on Reconfigurable Process Planning [5],enables local