Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ergin Erdem, Robert Morris University; Christopher Johnson, Robert Morris University; Sangho Shim, Robert Morris University; Jordan Williams

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #22477Truck-Drone Two-tier Delivery Network DesignDr. Ergin Erdem, Robert Morris University Ergin Erdem is an assistant professor of Department of Engineering at Robert Morris University. Dr. Er- dem holds BS and MS degrees in industrial engineering from Middle East Technical University, Turkey and a PhD in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from North Dakota State University He has previ- ously worked as a lecturer and research associate at Atilim University and North Dakota State University. His research interests include; modeling for facility planning, genetic algorithms, education of manufac- turing

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Poster Session - Engineering Leadership Development Division

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Celena Arreola, American Society for Engineering Education; Crystal Fernandez-Pena, University of Texas, El Paso; Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Melissa Stearns; Daniel Santiago Torres, University of Texas, El Paso; Alejandro Rodriguez, UTEP Academic Technologies; Fernando Monroy, The University of Texas at El Paso; Sabastian Moncayo

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Engineering Leadership Development

Torres, University of Texas, El PasoMr. Alejandro Rodriguez, UTEP Academic Technologies c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Paper ID #24049 Alejandro Rodriguez is an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at El Paso currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Alejandro has a passion for mathematics, physics, and mechanical design. As an aspiring engineer, Alejandro hopes to find a career designing and producing mechanical aviation systems for aircraft to aid in disaster relief and search and rescue efforts. In the future he plans to be a part of a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin J. McCave, University of Houston; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Courtney S. Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

institutional contexts, allowing us to validate andexpand the findings from Phase I. These interviews and the subsequent data analysis will beconducted alongside engineering education graduate students.Project Status and Future WorkThis project officially started in May 2017; however, we have been collecting data since August2015. Our poster will present a summary of our current progress, which includes the use of theQ3 framework and a Q3 Research Quality workshop to guide our plans for data collection andanalysis. Leveraging the Q3 framework [5] and an in-person workshop was advantageous tosystematically examine how we would combine elements from collaborative autoethnographyand collaborative inquiry, which are traditionally not combined, to explore

Conference Session

Panel Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Kevin F. McCue, Northeastern University; Rebecca Knepple, Northeastern University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

one of the turbines, then shared the data with the other groups. Students wereexpected to develop an experimental plan to determine what data needed to be gathered and aLabView™ VI for data acquisition. During testing the tunnel fan speed was increasedincrementally. At each fan speed increment the group varied electrical load on the generatorwhile measuring wind speed, voltage, current, and rotational speed. Wind speed downstream ofthe wind turbine was measured using a Pitot tube and a differential pressure transducer. Windspeed upstream of the wind turbine was measured using a hotwire anemometer. The powergenerated by the wind turbine and the temperature of the air were measured using a Vernier™Energy Sensor and Temperature Probe, connected

Conference Session

Imagining Others, Defining Self Through Consideration of Ethical and Social Implications

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Elizabeth A. Buchanan, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

component.Field visit with EWB Project TeamOriginally, the ethnographic component of our project was envisioned as following our localchapter through an entire project cycle. We planned to travel with the EWB team, sit in oncommunity conversations, and conduct participation observation in chapter meetings, work, andplanning sessions. The chapter identified for this portion has, for a variety of reasons, not beenable to make progress on their project, but we were able to find another chapter to travel with.However, we have not been able to conduct participant observation during ongoing chapteractivities due to geographical distance. Instead, ongoing “check-ins” with chapter leadership havebeen conducted. In January of 2017, Dr. Tina Lee and a student

Conference Session

Research Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Max William Blackburn, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

of the lesson from what was previously planned(e.g. developing a new example problem on the fly to address a student’s question). As signifiedby the feedback loop in Figure 1, the instructor’s response may also involve initiating additionalinstances of formative assessment. This three-stage model of formative assessment may repeatmultiple times throughout a class session, with frequent interaction between students andinstructors. Formative Assessment Student Instructor Initiation by Instructor Response Response Figure 1. Three-stage conceptual model of formative assessmentObservation

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Motivation, Identity, and Belongingness

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Lee Perkins, North Carolina State University; Matthew Bahnson, North Carolina State University; Marissa A. Tsugawa-Nieves, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Cheryl Cass, North Carolina State University

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Educational Research and Methods

experiences andidentities similarly to previous undergraduate populations, and to begin exploring questions forthe planned quantitative phase. Results indicated that engineering identity, identity fit, and futuregoals were as important for doctoral students as they were for undergraduates, but that theconstructs were sometimes articulated and prioritized differently. For instance, graduate studentswho strongly identified as engineers took a more agentic role in defining what ‘engineering’meant, recognizing that the field is broad and that the stereotypical definitions can be limiting[11]. Similarly, graduate students used past experiences to clarify goals and describe their futureplace in the field, unlike undergraduates who often only considered

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Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin; Charles James Larkin, Trinity College Dublin; Shaen Corbet, Dublin City University

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Engineering and Public Policy

subsidy. This would beplaced in a growing asset at 2%, which results in a total endowment by age 20 ofapproximately €57,000. In the US this correlates with 529-type college savings plans [34].Alternatively, a CPI-linked endowment payment can be made at age 20 that equalsapproximately €57,000. It is important to note that there are many tax expenditures that canbe redirected towards this form of positive-return on capital investment. For example one ofleast effective tax expenditures as highlighted by the International Monetary Fund relates tohousehold fuel and energy consumption which could also be considered a source of funds forthis endowment.This endowment represents an accounting measure, with the allocation of the endowmentdone by voucher or

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Stock Garanich Ph.D., The City College of New York; Lola A. Brown, The City College of New York

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Biomedical

their project into a succinct update to a senior leadership board.Admission RequirementsProspective students must have completed a STEM-concentrated degree with a 3.0 or highergrade point average, in order to be considered for admission to the program. In addition, theymust provide scores from a graduate school exam along with transcripts from all post-secondaryinstitutions, two letters of recommendation, a curriculum vitae, and personal statement.Graduation RequirementsIn order to graduate from CCNY MTM, students are required to successfully complete the entirecurriculum as defined above and submit a comprehensive written summary of their BioDesignproject, in the format of a business plan, at the conclusion of the final semester.Inaugural 2015

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behin Elahi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #19503Implementation of a Learning Assessment: Case Study of Applied StatisticsCourse in Industrial EngineeringDr. Behin Elahi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Behin Elahi is an Assistant Professor, Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Purdue University at Fort Wayne . Previously, she was fixed-term instructor at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) teach- ing courses such a manufacturing plan and control, supply chain modeling and management. She got her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toledo (Toledo, OH) in 2016. She has also a Master degree in industrial Engineering and was a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Jessi L. Smith, Montana State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

support an inclusive engineering workforce. This research is grounded in UtilityValue Theory (e.g., Harackiewicz et al., 2014; Hullerman & Harackiewicz, 2009; Brown, Smithet al., in press) with a specific focus on fostering and maintaining engineering students’ view thatengineering affords an important prosocial, communal utility. The long term plan for thisresearch (5 years) is to design and test the effectiveness of a large scale intervention guided byUtility Value Theory to contribute to a long lasting culture of engagement within engineering.The focus of this research initiation project (NSF RIEF 2 years) is on selecting and refining thetheory-informed instruments to measure engagement of electrical engineering students at MSUand propose

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

connections, the results will informsubsequent planned future research on the accreditation of informal and formal Maker activities.This study could inform future innovation in formal K-12 STEM pedagogy based on successfulattributes of informal engineering education and tinkering activities. The results of this study willtransform the conversation of who Young Makers could become, linking Making withengineering in the same way that students who excel in science and math are pointed towardengineering by parents and career counselors. By sharing a diverse (by age, gender, ethnicity) setof success profiles of Young Makers widely in the formal education system (to students, K-12school administrators, university leaders, and admissions officers) and to

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Cayton, North Carolina State University; M. Gail Jones, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

outcomes: Longitudinal assessments of individual, social, and cultural influences, 171-192.Lent, R. W., Brown, S. D., & Hackett, G. (1994). Toward a unifying social cognitive theory of career and academic interest, choice, and performance. Journal of vocational behavior, 45(1), 79-122.Liben, L. S., Bigler, R. S., & Krogh, H. R. (2001). Pink and blue collar jobs: Children’s judgments of job status and job aspirations in relation to sex of worker. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 79, 346–363.Magnuson, C. S., & Starr, M. F. (2000). How early is too early to begin life career planning? The importance of the elementary school years. Journal of Career Development, 27(2), 89- 101.Miller, P

Conference Session

Pre-College: Robotics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, New York University; Sonia Mary Chacko, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

was used for its flexibility in assembly andconfiguration, easy operation, and suitability of its functions in explaining the middle schoolscience and math content. In summer 2016, the project team held a three week long professionaldevelopment (PD) workshop for the participating teachers. Through the PD workshop, using theLEGO kits, the teachers learned myriad robot-related tasks, such as assembly, programming,actuation, motion planning, sensor integration, operations, and troubleshooting. Figure1: LEGO Mindstorms EV3 base robot.3. Developing Robotics-Focused STEM Lessons and the Targeted Student and Teacher PopulationThe project team and participants of the PD workshop collaborated to plan and develop robotics

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies - Bring Your Own Experiment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

timeconstraints, we contracted with a local assembly company to machine the case and mount thecomponents at the cost of approximately $100 per unit. The machine work required is verysimple, employing little more than a drill press and saw. We have available complete plans, billof materials, and manufacturing files for the printed circuits.Equipment and Laboratory SetupAt the University of Virginia, we currently use this device for a sequence of 3 experimentsrelated to transformer-rectifier power supplies. Taken by themselves, each of these experimentsis relatively straightforward and well-known. The first is a simple full wave supply with noregulation, the second with a simple Zener diode regulator, and the final with a 3 terminal fixedregulator, 78L05.8

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Teaming & Collaborative Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tejasvi Parupudi, Purdue University; Sarah Knapp, Purdue University; Amelia Chesley, Purdue University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Dawn Laux, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Educational Research and Methods

opportunity to discuss the results of a CATME survey andsets expectations before multiple administrations. Mentzer et al. (2015) recommend that repeatedadministrations of peer evaluation improve student contributions.Research QuestionsIn the current study, we plan to address the following research questions:1. Is there a difference in grades on the final project design journal (dj) and the final presentation(fp) between the integrated and non-integrated sections?2. Is there a difference in student contribution on the final project design journal and the finalpresentation between the integrated and non-integrated sections?3. Is there a correlation between the individual student contribution and the grade they receivefor the design journal and final

Conference Session

ME Demonstrations and Laboratories

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas A. Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Bruce R. Babin, Kansas State University, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering; Emily Dringenberg, Kansas State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Design Thinking, Teaching, and Learning. Journal of Engineering Education. 2005;94(1):103-120.10. S&T M. ME Curriculum Worksheet. 2017; https://mae.mst.edu/media/academic/mae/documents/advising/MEwPrereq4DigFS14.pdf.11. University TAM. MEEN Curriculum Flowchart. 2017; https://engineering.tamu.edu/media/3717002/Prereq%20Flowchart%20for%20ME%20M ay%202016-139.pdf.12. Nebraska-Lincoln UO. Mechanical Engineering. 2015; https://bulletin.unl.edu/undergraduate/2014/major/Mechanical+Engineering/plans.13. Kansas Uo. Curriculum Flowchart (Fall 2015 and After). 2017; http://me.engr.ku.edu/sites/me.drupal.ku.edu/files/docs/ME_Curriculum_Flowchart_Fall_ 2015.pdf.14. University KS. Mechanical Engineering Flow

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz; Kisha Renee Cunningham

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

problems in STEM education and to increase the supply of qualified teachers,XXX University and YYY technical college worked in tandem to produce an EducationalInternship program funded by the NSF-Robert Noyce Scholarship and UNITE program. Thisprogram was designed to meet the demands of STEM teachers in the Savannah Chatham CountyPublic school system. Specific elements 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

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laine Schrewe, Tolles Career and Technical Center

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

remotely interesting to me.The data shows that enrollment in Mechanisms and Drives should triple if renamed as a Roboticsclass.When given multiple options for a theme in a manufacturing class, clear front runners for coursecontent topics became visible. Charts 3a and 3b: Data for female and low interest responders related to the following survey question:Survey questions used to generate this data: Which of the following STEM elective classes would you like to take? a. Architecture b. Biomedical Engineering c. Inventions 101: Planning and Design d. Food Science and Technology e. DIY Manufacturing: Handmade Games

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1: Academic Transition

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet C. Ford, Western Carolina University; George D. Ford, Western Carolina University

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Military and Veterans

distribution;movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies (planning, organizing, and executing);packaging; permit procurement; and vehicle tracking. Transportation operations topics includeair, sea and land transportation operations; deployment operations; freight routing; materialmovement; passenger and personal property movement; transit tracking; and transportationsafety.Credit Recommendation: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3semester hours in introduction to logistics and supply chain management and 3 in transportationoperations.Related Occupations: 88N. THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATED ON 03/19/2013Figure 2: ACE Military Guide Course SummarySource: http://www2.acenet.edu/militaryguide

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Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia

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Manufacturing

produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts 5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 6. An ability to develop and

Conference Session

Active & Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guodong Wang, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Yanxiao Zhao, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Electrical and Computer

GI cooperative learning modelemphasizes learning to solve problems and encourage students' involvement [3], which is appliedto our computer networking class. Specifically, students are divided into groups and get involvedin the planning phase of learning from the beginning, which includes selections of topic andapproaches to conducting their investigation. After selecting a topic or project, students completeit via active-study, e.g., reading textbooks, searching for technical papers, programming, troubleshooting, evaluation, etc.The significance of project-oriented cooperative learning strategy has been explored in electricalpower systems classes [4] [5], but it has not reported any project-oriented instructions in computernetworking. In

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

California, San Diego as postdoctoral fellow in the area of bioacoustics. He teaches dynamics, machine design, numerical methods and finite element methods. He has worked for the automotive industry in drafting, manufacturing, testing (internal combus- tion engines—power, torque and exhaust emissions, vibration fatigue, thermo-shock, tensile tests, etc.), simulations (finite element method), and as a project manager (planning and installation of new testing facilities). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Design and validation of a bracket using laser scanner, topology optimization and a 3D printerIntroductionLaser scanners, topology optimization

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon P. Smith, Western Kentucky University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

). Figure 9. Exhaust Plume Temperature Development, scaled to centerline value Figure 10. Exhaust Plume Temperature Development at z=0 as a function of scaled radiusKey behavioral observations further include:  The scaled plot emphasizes the discrepancies observed in the raw data shown before, making them easier to identify  The temperature structure is fairly stable, suggesting largely laminar flow.4.0 Planned Laboratory ExercisesWith the qualitative and broadly quantified understanding of the furnace performance, manyinteresting questions and opportunities arise for student laboratory explorations. At this time, theplanned activities (depending on future funding and available students for development) include:  Schlieren

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 7: Learning and Research in Makerspaces

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Torralba, University of Miami; Rob Rouse, Southern Methodist University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

time working independently andtaking the lead on various projects such as cutting the pieces for the cabinets and askingLaura and Tara to assist her by holding the large pieces of wood. During these days,Jane demonstrated her increasing confidence by using a variety of power tools she hadpreviously not used alone (e.g., power drill and circular saw), and by making criticaldecisions vis-à-vis the plans for designing and constructing parts for the new cabinets.During the second half of the third day, Mark had to leave the team to work on a projectoutside the SIL. Mark’s absence became an opportunity for Jane to engage in the team’stasks in a different manner. For example, when the Systems Team decided to change thelocation of the air compressor

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ERM Technical Session 10: Understanding Student Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Candice Bolding, Clemson University; Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Catherine Mcgough Spence, Clemson University; Joseph Murphy, Clemson University; Rachel Lanning, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

idea generation as well asconvergent implementation planning (Kurtzberg, 2005; Kolmos and Holgaard, 2010). However, alongsideincreases in creativity, diverse team membership may also generate conflict among team members; thus,creating a complex situation (van Knippenberg and Schippers, 2007; Williams and O’Reilly, 1998). Priorresearch has shown that more conflict and less cohesion may arise in groups with one or more salientdifferences between members. In team formation, cliques and exclusionary practices can illuminate lowsense of belonging among students (especially for females and underrepresented minority students), andcause disparities in learning gains. A survey of nearly 700 students from multiple higher educationinstitutions revealed

Conference Session

Informal Engineering Education with Secondary Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University; Latricia Walker Townsend, North Carolina State University; Braska Williams Jr., North Carolina State University; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University; Javon Marcell Adams, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

whether it was aligned to the priorities of the funding agency.Research Course Development and Implementation, Summer Research Experience ObservationsNon-intrusive site observations occurred during the research course development process. Theseobservations were conducted during select planning meetings. Informal visits were made duringthe research course and summer research experience. Detailed field notes were gathered andanalyzed to provide requisite answers for the evaluation questions.Focus Groups and InterviewsMSEN teachers, student participants, and mentors participated in either focus groups or interviewsto determine the program’s impact on the items outlined in the evaluation criteria. Semi-structuredinterview protocols were used to guide

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Galen I. Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

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Mechanics

diagram, and uncertainty on how to approach the problem.Finally, students were prompted to reflect on what contributed to their exam performance andwhat they plan to do differently moving forward.Statistical analyses and modeling were performed to elucidate relationships and factors affectingstudent performance. The results of this work will allow instructors to design targetedinterventions to help students improve their performance and succeed in this course.IntroductionFor the last 5 years, the authors have been investigating ways to improve student performance inengineering mechanics (statics and dynamics), a required course for students majoring inbioengineering, civil engineering and environmental engineering at Florida Gulf CoastUniversity

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Instrumentation

labactivities were also outlined. The authors believe that these PLCs enhancements, whenimplemented, will benefit students learning and improve the lab’s safety. Yet, examining theimpact of these trainers on students learning is the subject of a future study. For the future, theauthors are planning to conduct a survey to learn about students’ feedback on what they thinkabout the new trainers in terms of the design, features, etc. The authors will conduct the study innext fall when the course and the lab will be offered.AcknowledgementThe authors would like to express their gratitude to B&R B&R Industrial AutomationCorporation for their continuous support of the mechatronics program. Also the authors wouldlike to thank Midwest Regional Manager B

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harriet Hartman, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Tiago R. Forin, Rowan University; Stephanie Lezotte, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan P.E., Rowan University; Sarah K. Bauer, Rowan University; Danilo Zeppilli

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

diversity); were comfortable voicing opinions about diversity topics; hadwitnessed tensions, stereotyping, or discriminatory acts on the basis of any of these minoritycharacteristics (implying a dominant cultural capital excluding minorities); and whetherminorities felt pressured to act in any particular way inside or outside of the classroom(reflecting both social and cultural capital).1 Climate indices were derived from factor analysesof each of these sets of questions (see the Appendix for index construction). Further, self-confidence as an engineer and in terms of academic suitability to engineering were assessed;indices for these sets of questions were also developed through factor analysis (see theAppendix); as were future plans to be