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Spatial Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilhelm Alex Friess, University of Maine; Eric L. Martin, University of Maine; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #14596Improvements in Student Spatial Visualization in an Introductory Engineer-ing Graphics Course using Open-ended Design Projects Supported by 3-DPrinted ManipulativesDr. Alex Friess, University of Maine Dr. Friess holds a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering and a B.Sc. in Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1997), and currently is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering with the University of Maine (since 2012). Previously he has spent 5 years in Dubai as inaugural faculty of RIT Dubai and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University. Dr. Friess’ industrial and academic career spans a variety of consulting

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bart Taylor M.Ed., A&M Consolidated High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Dezhen Song

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #14539MAKER: From 2-D Projective Geometry to 3-D Object Recognition and 3-DPrinting Processes for High School StudentsMr. Bart Taylor M.Ed., A&M Consolidated High School A Dedicated career and technology teacher with fifteen years of experience in the classroom. Offer a proven track record of commended performance in teaching, and leadership, with a passion for educa- tion and a commitment to continually pursue student, school and district success. Experience includes classroom teaching, motivational speaking, district curriculum and instructional coaching, professional development planning/presenting, high

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Labs & Hands-on Instruction II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Ronald J. Hayne, The Citadel

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #14716Instructional Demos, In-Class Projects, and Hands-On Homework: ActiveLearning for Electrical Engineering using the Analog DiscoveryDr. Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel Dr. Mazzaro earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University in 2004, a Master of Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2006, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 2009. From 2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. Dr. Mazzaro’s research focuses on studying the unintended behaviors of RF electronics

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Outreach

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Paul John Ackerman Jr P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tim Moore P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tyler Adam Brickles

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International Forum

Paper ID #17588Learning Off the Grid: Implementing Engineering Service Projects in Devel-oping Countries to Achieve Student, Faculty, and Community OutcomesDr. Paul John Ackerman Jr P.E., Virginia Military Institute Paul J, Ackerman, Jr., PhD, PE Paul Ackerman is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Paul is also the Assistant Program Director and Faculty Advisor for Keydets Without Borders, VMI’s interna- tional service program. Paul has over 20 years of project management and construction engineering experience on a variety of local, state, and federal projects. In

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Construction Session 3: Curriculum

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

Paper ID #15027Considering the Effectiveness of Comprehensive Assessment and the Impactof PBL Implementation in a Concrete Industry Project Management CourseDr. Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos Dr. Torres, a native of New Mexico, joined the Department of Engineering Technology (Concrete In- dustry Management program) in August 2013 where he teaches Concrete Construction Methods and a variety of project management courses. He received both of his graduate degrees, Ph.D. and M.S., in Civil Engineering (Structural), from the University of New Mexico. He obtained his B.S. degree, also in Civil Engineering

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Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W. Sanders, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Mechanics

Paper ID #17119Scaling Up Project-based Learning for a Large Introductory Mechanics CourseUsing Mobile Phone Data Capture and Peer FeedbackMr. John W. Sanders, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign John W. Sanders is currently working toward a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at the Univer- sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has served as the official instructor for an undergraduate- level, introductory dynamics course for the past two summers. He holds a B.S. in Engineering Physics and Mathematics from Saint Louis University, and an M.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from the University of

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2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Orla Smyth LoPiccolo

The Benefits of Incorporating a Service Learning Project into an Engineering Technology Course at Farmingdale State College Orla Smyth LoPiccolo, M. Arch, PDip (CM), CPHD, Architect, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture and Construction Management, Farmingdale State College, State University of New YorkAbstract:From 2009 to 2015, 208 Construction Design students at Farmingdale State College havecompleted a service learning project for 7 community partners and 51 buildings were visited,sketched, measured, photographed and drawn as existing condition drawings with energyefficient retrofit details using computer drafting programs

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2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Sunil Dehipawala; Vazgen Shekoyan; George Tremberger; M. Chantale Damas; Alexei Kisselev; David Lieberman; Tak Cheung

Integration of teaching topics to enhance undergraduate research experience in Synchrotron based X-ray absorption EXAFS for corrosion study and Electroencephalography EEG application projects Sunil Dehipawala, Vazgen Shekoyan, George Tremberger, M. Chantale Damas, Alexei Kisselev, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics DepartmentAbstractThe hypothesis of integrating teaching topics to enhance undergraduate research experience inSynchrotron based X-ray absorption EXAFS for corrosion study and ElectroencephalographyEEG application project has been studied. The procedures are (1) using electrostatic

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Cool Ideas

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2016 EDI

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J B Holston, University of Denver, Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science

Daniel Felix RitchieSchool of Engineering & Computer Science Project XITEOne DU : Entrepreneurship and InnovationThree Deans : Business, Law, and Engineering/CSInstitute – structure (-ish) Project XITEOne BHAG: “Building the Stanford of Denver at the speed of an entrepreneur”http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_29689866/building-stanford-denver-at-speed-an-entrepreneur Project XITETwo Activities during Alpha Phase: “Meetings of the Minds” --Building a CyberSecurity Eco-System “Activate” --JoyBox, „Uber-ize the Courts‟, Lyric2Learn Project XITEWhat could possibly go wrong???

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeannie S Stephens, University of Delaware; Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Elisa S. Arch, University of Delaware; Jill Higginson, University of Delaware

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Biomedical

associate director of BME’s undergraduate program. In this role, she will strengthen the department’s connection with the local medical community, both in clinical and industrial settings, in order to foster undergraduate design projects as well as internship and employment opportunities for our students.Dr. Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware Sarah I. Rooney is an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Delaware, where she seeks to bring evidence-based teaching practices to the undergraduate curriculum. She received her B.S.E. (2009) and M.S.E. (2010) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and her Ph.D. (2015) in Bioengineering from

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Cool Ideas

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2016 EDI

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Shankar Mahalingam, University of Alabama, Huntsville

Chemical & Materials Civil & Environmental Electrical & Computer Industrial & Systems Mechanical & Aerospace UAH’s Space Hardware Club Freshmen One Month Project Shankar Mahalingam March 30, 2016 2016 Engineering Deans Institute, San Francisco, CAChemical & Materials Civil & Environmental Electrical & Computer Industrial & Systems Mechanical & AerospaceWhat is Space Hardware Club?SHC is a student ledorganization that designs,builds, tests, and flies highaltitude balloons, satellites, highpowered rocketry, and more.• 120+ members• 10 different

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University; Todd M. Fernandez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Austin Spencer Bohlin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

through INSPIRE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Innovation and the Zone of Proximal Development in Engineering EducationAbstractRecent scholarship has emphasized incorporating innovation experiences into engineeringcurricula. These experiences are often positive, especially when students have the opportunity tosolve novel but challenging problems, navigate their own processes, critically reflect on theirexperiences, and receive appropriate levels of support and scaffolding. This study furtherexplores the role of scaffolding on innovation and non-innovative projects through the lens ofVygotsky’s theory of proximal development. Ten engineering seniors participated in

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Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sue Niezgoda P.E., Gonzaga University; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Engineering and National Society of Professional Engineers as their 1996 Young Engineer of the Year.Dr. Sue Niezgoda P.E., Gonzaga University Dr. Niezgoda is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Gonzaga University. She has a doctorate in Civil Engineering from Penn State University and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Wyoming. She conducts research in the areas of engineering education, hydraulic engineering, soil erosion and sediment transport, river engineering/stream restoration, and uncertainty and risk assessment for stream restoration design. Dr. Niezgoda recently developed a risk-benefit assessment method for use in improving the design of stream restoration projects and is actively

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Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan; Kingman E. Yee, Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering and the program director for the Master of Science in Automotive Engineering. In addition, he is faculty co-advisor for the Collegiate Chapter of SAE and the Blue Devil Motorsports Organization. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Three Semester Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Sequence Based on SAE Collegiate Design SeriesAbstractMechanical engineering students at Lawrence Technological University complete a five-credithour capstone project: either an SAE collegiate design series (CDS) vehicle or an industry-sponsored project (ISP). Students who select the SAE CDS option enroll in a three semester, threecourse sequence. Each team of seniors designs

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Chase Fearing, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mesut Muslu P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

cookbook method, students are provided step-by-stepinstructions and are required to prototype, experiment, observe, and draw conclusions based ontheir observations. In the design-based method, students are only provided specifications andmust create their own instructions to accomplish the design. In the proposal-based approach,students are required to propose an idea for a project, create their own instruction, and developexperiments to test their design. In this paper, the pros and cons of each method are discussed. To support the discussion,a survey was conducted using two sections of a design-oriented course as a means forobservation. Students enrolled in this course were exposed to each method and their feedbackwas collected via the

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Capstone Design Courses I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andy S. Peng, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Brian Eickhoff, Sentera, LLC; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Liang Zhan, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Robert M. Nelson, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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Design in Engineering Education

Developing a Computer Engineering Capstone Design Course with a Startup CompanyAbstractEngineering faculty responsible for leading capstone projects are often faced with challenges indefining project topics for students. There is an ongoing need for developing new project topicsthat can be tackled by teams of upper-division undergraduate students. In contrast, during theearly phases of establishing a profitable business, many startup companies are faced with anoverwhelming number of research and development tasks required to build innovative products.Due to constraints in engineering resources or subject matter expertise, some of these projectsmay be deferred or left unsolved within the startup organization. Some of these

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Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Construction

Paper ID #14536Time-Cost Relationship in Road and Highway ConstructionDr. Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University and has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Time-Cost Relationship in Roads and Highways

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Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Spendlove, Baker College, Flint

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Manufacturing

)                                                                   Abstract:  This paper discusses a 3D printing project that students will complete involving an electronics kit and an existing robotic chassis kit. Students will be given a chassis built on the laser cutter, an electronics kit and instructions to design a 3D printed shell that will meet design criteria. Students will use one of the CAD software available at the school (Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Autodesk products) or another software approved by the instructor. In the Spring 2016 the shell design criteria will dictate form elements, size constraints, material limits and require that students use the Makerbot 3D printers available at the school. Arduino boards will be used to drive the motors and students will be given design requirements for the

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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N. Fang; L. McNeill; Robert Spall; P. Barr

engineering graduation and retentionrates at U.S. universities are not keeping up with the nation’s increasing demands for engineeringtalent. In 2000, less than 5% of all undergraduate degrees were awarded to engineers.Engineering bachelor’s degrees have grown only 1% since 2005.This presentation describes the overall framework of a project that has been recently funded bythe Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) ofthe National Science Foundation. The goal of the project is to provide S-STEM scholarshipsupport for academically-talented, financially-needy engineering students, and to train thesestudents to become effective scientific and technological contributors when entering theengineering workforce. The

Conference Session

First-Year Issues in ECE Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Chang, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Christopher Miller, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

the hardware platform for the design project from LEGO(R)MINDSTORMS(R) to Arduino microcontrollers. There were several motivations for this changeincluding creating a stronger emphasis on electrical and computer engineering concepts,improving programming and circuit building skills, and increasing the course technical rigor. Theobjectives of this course are to introduce students to electrical and computer engineering as wellas the engineering design process, teamwork skills, professional development, and technicaldocumentation through a quarter-long design project. A primary focus during the course is alsofor the students to have fun while learning these things. This year the course was converted toinclude not just a quarter-long design

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Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dylan John, Georgia Southern University; Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Clint D. Martin, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity

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Construction

framers from various industry companies, he found that safety is held at the same level of importance as productivity. He is also inter- ested in educational contributions and research opportunities towards integrating field-level construction knowledge in BIM models and exploring their benefits in classroom environment with feedback from jobsite project managers.Dr. Clint D. Martin, Georgia Southern University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016A Case for International Study in Construction Education and Industry PracticeIntroductionA Construction Management (CM) student at Georgia Southern University was offered a uniqueopportunity to do an internship with a

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Software Engineering Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Deorio, University of Michigan; Andrew Giugliano, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

research interests are in Computer Science pedagogy. He is an experienced student instructor. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Long Term Effects of Partner Programming in an Introductory Computer Science Sequence Andrew Giugliano and Andrew DeOrio agiuglia@umich.edu, awdeorio@umich.edu Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of MichiganAbstractComputer scientists often work in teams on complex software projects, and their education oftenincludes group work or pair programming. In the literature, group work and pair programminghave been

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun J. Kwon, Andrews University

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First-Year Programs

visual/multimedia illustrations,provide students a means of developing project portfolios, as well as providing better datamanagement, knowledge sharing, and easy access and the ability to share their own work.Freshman engineering students in “Introduction to Engineering and Design” were required todevelop web pages for their term projects and to turn in URL links or html documents instead ofconventional project reports. The quality of the students’ reports was, measured against a rubricas a means of direct assessment along with student feedback obtained in the form of after-classsurveys. When compared against the term reports from previous years’ students, the overallquality of communication skills improved by 14% in the overall delivery

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Potpourri

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John (Lalit) Jagtiani, University of Bridgeport; Neal A Lewis, University of Bridgeport

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Computing & Information Technology

attributed toindustry and business climate forces, SE educators want to be sure that the foundation whichthey provide to students is sound, realistic and aligned with desired learning outcomes.In this paper, we explore how experience-based software project data can serve as predictors andplay an important role in the management of SE projects. Predominantly, today’s SE curricula donot adequately focus on these aspects. The goal is to present the case for change and to suggestpractical and flexible methods of improvement. To achieve the goal, this paper examines why SEefforts experience high failure rates, how current curricula are structured, the intended learningoutcomes of SE courses, and where there is a gap in the achievement of those outcomes

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Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University; Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #14630Transforming the CREDLE (Capstone Research Experience for Distance Learn-ing Executives)Dr. Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University Dr. Malini Natarajarathinam is an Associate professor with Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. She teaches classes on strategic relationships for industrial distribution, distribu- tion information systems and new directions in Industrial Distribution. She is also the founding faculty and advisor for the Society of Women in Industrial Distribution (SWID). She works on many service learning projects with her students where they work

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Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sung-Hwan Joo, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

CourseAbstractThe projects and assignments in freshman level CAD/CAM courses provide students a valuablechance to develop their skills further. In the past, most of assignments and projects were aboutdesigning simple mechanical (and/or electrical) system and theories without requiring anymanufacturing skills. However, students need to have basic manufacturing skills as they move upto the upper level classes or when they graduate. Students who have a good manufacturing skillstend to have better hands-on skills and to be more successful as students as well as engineers.In this specific example class, students are required to learn manufacturing skills through severalunique manufacturing assignments. Three manufacturing assignments including Keychain

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Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Luis G. Costa Agosto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Douglas D. Gransberg PhD, PE, Iowa State UIniversity

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Diversity

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Construction

Engineering and Management University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez email: luis.costa@upr.edu http://cem.uprm.eduProf. Douglas D. Gransberg PhD, PE, Iowa State UIniversity Douglas D. Gransberg is the Donald and Sharon Greenwood Professor of Construction Engineering at Iowa State University. He received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University and his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He was a faculty member at the University of Oklahoma and Texas Tech University before joining ISU in 2011. His research spans the full life cycle of engineering, construction and maintenance, from the procurement of new projects using alternative project delivery

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Proven Strategies in Classroom Engagement Part I: Artifacts for Creative Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S Alireza Behnejad P.E., University of Surrey, UK

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Civil Engineering

-on project has been designed by the Author for civil engineering studentsto improve their practical considerations in designing structures. The project is about Design,Assemble and Dismantle (DAD) of a full-scale lattice structure. A specific teaching kitincluding prefabricated full-scale tubular steel members, as well as required connectors hasbeen designed and manufactured for the DAD Project and the participants should design astructure using (all or part of) the provided structural components. The project is modified tosuite the participants at different levels, i.e. postgraduate or undergraduate levels. Also, asimpler version has been offered as a part of the ‘University Promotional Programmes’ forsecondary school students.This paper

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth (Part 2)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria G. Bill, New York University; Yosef Skolnick, Cooper Union

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Education, 2016 Creation and Implementation of an Open Ended Design Course for a High School Summer STEM Program (Evaluation)AbstractThis evaluation paper discusses the design of a new six week course in the Cooper UnionSummer science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) Program for high school students.Existing courses in the program focused on a single engineering discipline (electrical, chemical,mechanical, or civil) with well-defined projects chosen by the professor. The new course focusedon open-ended engineering design and multidisciplinary entrepreneurship. Most courses at thehigh school level utilize a clear design goal so that students can spend their time in design of asolution and construction. However, there are

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Tristan M. Ericson, York College of Pennsylvania; Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; James Moscola, York College of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez in the traditional role of teaching and administering a modest research program. At Trine University, a small private school in Angola, Indiana, Scott taught ten different courses from introductory freshman courses to senior design, while serving as advisor to many undergraduate research projects. For the last four years, Scott has been at York College of Pennsylvania where his concentration is on undergraduate education in mechanical engineering.Dr. Tristan M. Ericson, York College of Pennsylvania Dr. Tristan Ericson is an assistant professor at York College of Pennsylvania. Prior to this appointment, he was a visiting professor at Bucknell University and received his PhD from Ohio