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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research to Practice: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

addressingthe following research questions: 1) How does the combination of programming and electronics exercises and design activities affect student engagement when learning programming concepts? 2) How does learning about the relationship between programming and electronics influence students’ understanding of commonly encountered technologies like smartphones and computers?MethodThe outreach activities described in this paper took place in the Spring of 2015 at South MiddleSchool, an economically and racially diverse school serving the residents of Boise, Idaho. Theactivities were carried out in two 8th grade and one 9th grade technology classes. We worked withthe school’s Technology and Engineering teacher to integrate the

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research to Practice: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan D. Hertel, Museum of Science; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science; Gregory John Kelly, Pennsylvania State University; Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

CADRE Fellow as part of the NSF Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE) project.Dr. Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science Dr. Christine Cunningham is an educational researcher who works to make engineering and science more relevant, accessible, and understandable, especially for underserved and underrepresented populations. A vice president at the Museum of Science, Boston since 2003, she founded and directs Engineering is ElementaryTM , a groundbreaking project that integrates engineering concepts into elementary curriculum and teacher professional development. As of September 2014, EiE has served 6.2 million children na- tionwide and 71,000 educators. Cunningham has previously served as

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Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

programs and curricula must fitthe needs of students, faculty and employers for a workforce that is capable of deploying andoperating the smart grid technologies, including measurements, monitoring, communication,computing, control and power electronics make the required education and training even morechallenging. Power system operation, analysis and design need to be formulated in a way that isunderstandable by non-power engineers for better SG development and implementation. To trainprofessionals and students in smart grids, a creative curriculum crossing traditional disciplines isneeded. For example, students taking advanced courses in power engineering have an electricalengineering background, as do students in the control systems and

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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #15103Capstone Design Projects: An Emphasis on Communication, Critical Think-ing, and AnalysisDr. Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh Taryn Bayles, Ph.D., is a NTS Professor of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical and Petroleum Engi- neering Department at the University of Pittsburgh, where she incorporates her industrial experience by bringing practical examples and interactive learning to help students understand fundamental engineering principles. Her current research focuses on engineering education, outreach and curriculum development. c American Society for Engineering

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Thomas Singraber B.Sc., Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann, HM&S IT-Consulting; Marton Szabo-Kass B.Sc., Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Stefan Woerndl B.Sc., Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Mathematics

its neighbors, along with external forces such asgravity. Energy dissipation can be added to the model on demand by viscoelastic damping.The motion of each particle is governed by Newton’s second law, which requires the solutionof a system of coupled ordinary differential equations. This is done in the C# programminglanguage via a variety of implemented numerical integration schemes. The computer programallows the visualization of the motion of the point masses, which can be initiated by thedisplacement of an arbitrary number of masses via mouse drag.The motion of a single mass connected by springs to the adjacent walls closely resembles thebehavior of the well-known harmonic oscillator. The introduction of additional masses bringsparticle

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STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University; Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

case study provides an in-depth study of the challenges andmilestones faced by the evaluation team. One challenge was understanding the uniqueengineering design-based curriculum. Another challenge was exploring the impact of a pureinquiry-based teaching program. One key milestone reached was creating a participatoryenvironment for the program evaluation. The result was an evaluation regime that was useful tothe rocket program stakeholders. Engineering an Evaluation for a Growing Rocket Program: Lessons LearnedIntroduction Perennially, educators, industrialists, social commentators, and politicians call forscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instruction that matches anincreasingly multifaceted global economy

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Developing Better Engineering Managers - Curricular Ideas from Year 1 Through Graduate School

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peilin Fu, National University

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Engineering Management

teaching an online graduate Operations Management course.A combination of instructional approaches including active learning, cooperative learning andproblem-based learning were applied in teaching through threaded discussions, BlackboardCollaborate sessions and project etc. In addition, students developed simulation games in theirgroup project to simulate business operations and dynamics. The design of the games not onlyhelped students quickly gain a conceptual background of the real world operations problems, butalso increased the depth of their learning. A rich combination of project work and exposure toengineering practice throughout the curriculum provided excellent vehicles for students todevelop their critical thinking and problem-solving

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth (Part 1)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alison Haugh Nowariak, University of St. Thomas; Olivia Lang, University of St. Thomas ; AnnMarie Polsenberg Thomas, University of St. Thomas; Debra Monson, University of St. Thomas; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #15045Assessing The Effectiveness of an Engineering Summer Day CampMs. Alison Haugh, University of St. Thomas Alison Haugh is in the third year of her studies at the University of St. Thomas, Majoring in Elementary Education and STEM Education,while Minoring in Engineering Education. Her undergraduate Playful Learning Lab research is focused on expanding quality engineering education with an eye to under-served populations, including students with disabilities. Alison is the Lead STEPS (Science, Technology and En- gineering Preview program) curriculum constructor, lead trainer and lead on-site researcher

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. Jackeline Torres, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Complement an Integrated Curriculum,” in Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on Engineering Education, Manchester, UK. August 2002, 2002.[13] Richardson, J.; Dantzler, J., "Effect of a freshman engineering program on retention and academic performance," in Frontiers in Education, 2002.[14] C. Pomalaza-Ráez and B. H. Groff, “Retention 101: Where robots go… students follow,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 92, no. 1, pp. 85–90, 2003.[15] A. Saterbak, M. Embree and M. Oden, "Client-based projects in freshman design," in American Society of Engineering Education Conference Proceedings, San Antonio, 2012.[16] IBM Corp. Released 2015. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23.0. Armonk, NY: IBM

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Use of Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John E. Post P.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

2 others.In addition to the survey conducted by the Office for Summer Programs, the instructor alsosurveyed the camp attendees at the conclusion of the camp. This survey focused on studentsatisfaction with the curriculum, the SIK and the experiments, team presentations of the designprojects, and how much the camp increased their interest in studying computer, electrical, orsoftware engineering. Table 6 reports the number of responses in agreement with each categoryfrom the 15 students taking the survey (one student departed early before the survey wasadministered).The results of the student evaluations in Table 6 confirm the success of the camp as an outreachactivity design to stimulate student interest in STEM topics. In responding to the

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Software & Web-based Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chao Wang, Arizona State University; Michael Goryll, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer

national research lab in Germany, focusing on SiGe chemical vapor deposition and biosensor development. Dr. Goryll’s current research interests are in the field of silicon processing for nanopore devices, the integration of biogenic nanostructures with silicon MEMS and the development of low-noise wide-bandwidth electronics for the recording of ionic currents in the pA range. Dr. Goryll is a recipient of the NSF CAREER award in 2012 as well as numerous teaching awards, including the 2012 Fulton Schools of Engineering Best Teacher Award. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Design and Implementation of an Online Digital Design CourseAbstractAs the popularity of online

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Dixon Y. Nielson

aside. We then review the interpersonal and problem solving assessment to determine advancement.” VP of Engineering, Logan based company “Without question, our engineers who develop the ability to communicate well and solve non-technical problems will be the ones we pick to fill our management ranks.” Director of an Aerospace Company “Occasionally our engineers are asked to explain their projects to customers. Those with good communications skills are much better received and regarded.” Manufacturing Executive “The people we promote are 1 part technical, 1 part management, and 1 part business development.” President of Utah based Systems Integration CompanyFurther, our advisory board in

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nick Tatar, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lauren Van Beek, University of St. Thomas; Laura Ann Lilienkamp, Smith College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

- orating with other faculty members in the classroom and is invested in research, classes and assignments that provide overlap and continuity within the engineering curriculum and engineering pipeline. Nick is also a mentor for the REU program at Olin which studies the educational experiences of undergraduate engineers.Ms. Lauren Van Beek, University of St. Thomas Lauren Van Beek is an undergraduate studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of St. Thomas.Laura Ann Lilienkamp, Smith College c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student Identity Development through Self-Directed Learning in the First SemesterAbstractThis research paper investigates

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Exploring Student Affairs, Identities, and the Professional Persona

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba; Sandra Ingram, University of Manitoba; Marcia R. Friesen, University of Manitoba

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

attributes and accreditation ac- tivities, and engineering students’ identities.Dr. Sandra Ingram, University of Manitoba Sandra Ingram, Ph.D., is a SSHRC award-winning scholar and Associate professor in Design Engineer- ing, Associate Chair (NSERC Design Engineering) and adjunct professor in Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. Dr. Ingram is responsible for teaching the engineering communication course in the faculty as well as an integrated approach to communication in the Biosys- tems Engineering department. Her research interests include professional skills in engineering, interna- tionally educated engineers, co-operative education programs, women in engineering, and post-graduate

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Gong, Temple University; Saroj K Biswas, Temple University; Li Bai, Temple University; Brian P. Butz, Temple University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

@temple.edu.Dr. Saroj K Biswas, Temple University Saroj Biswas is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University specializing in electrical machines and power systems, multimedia tutoring, and control and optimization of dynamic systems. He has been the principle investigator of a project for the development of an intelligent tutoring shell that allows instructors create their own web-based tutoring system. His current research focuses on security of cyber-physical systems based on multiagent framework with applications to the power grid, and the integration of an intelligent virtual laboratory environment in curriculum. He is an associate editor of Dynamics of Continuous, Discrete and Impulsive

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Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, University of Denver; Nathan Barry, University of Nebraska - Kearney

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Construction

activities, and desirerandom access. Today’s students want to be challenged to reach their own conclusions, and needpractical applications in real-world contexts12. Traditionally, learning in an institutional settinghas taken place in a classroom, but this is starting to change with the increased use oftechnology2.In an effort to enhance the quality of educational experiences for 21st-century learners, educatorshave started to adopt a blended learning approach. Numerous models of blended learning aredesigned to integrate both face-to-face and online learning in order to recapture the traditionalvalues of higher education, while also meeting the demands and needs of the 21st century8.Classes are beginning to transfer from an in-class setting to a

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Student Success I: Interventions and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ben Pelleg, Drexel University; Kristin Imhoff, Drexel University ; Kevin Ayers, Drexel University; Philipp A. Boettcher

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #14839Utilization of an Engineering Peer Tutoring Center for Undergraduate Stu-dentsDr. Ben Pelleg, Drexel University Dr. Ben Pelleg is an Assistant Teaching professor for the engineering core curriculum department at Drexel University. He earned a B.S. degree in applied and engineering physics from Cornell University in 2008 and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University in 2014.Miss Kristin Imhoff, Drexel University Kristin Imhoff graduated from Drexel University with her Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering in 2009. She began her career at Drexel in 2009 as an academic advisor for the Mechanical

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Engineering Management: Project Management and Partnerships

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Angolia, East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

of competency ontools and techniques new engineering graduates need to “hit the ground running.” A review ofvarious student learning styles is undertaken and applied to the foundation theory of the KolbLearning Cycle to produce a balanced pedagogy containing an active learning component.Newly graduated engineers hired into manufacturing operations are often required to be projectmanagers, with the expectation that they demonstrate competency in appropriate practices ascalled for by the PMBOK and the EMBOK. These new hires bring tools and techniquestypically taught from text book curriculum mapped to the PMBOK and lecture based pedagogy.This pedagogy includes mathematical models which are generally presented without stressingconnections to

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Classroom Practice II: Technology - and Game-Based Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Christine Perkins, Texas A&M University; Gary T. Fry Ph.D., P.E., Texas A&M University; Carol L. Stuessy, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

, broader impacts associated with scientific and engineering research, and innovative curriculum design in STEM-related fields. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 An Earthquake Engineering Education Research Methodology for Game-Based LearningAbstractThe authors present a research paper about an innovative research and development (R&D)methodology for game-based learning to integrate engineering education and 21st centurylearning. Prior to game development, a literature review on gaming revealed a lack of systematicmethods for integrating research into design and implementation strategies of many game-basedlearning environments, much less one for

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Circuits & Systems Education II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Moscola, York College of Pennsylvania

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Electrical and Computer

small groups on specific parts ofthe project. For example, a group of 2 to 3 students could work on the schematic capture and PCBlayout portion of the project. Another small group of students could work on programming thetouchscreen LCD user interface. This reduces the total time required for the project. However, italso means that students only get part of the experience of designing a complete embeddedsystem.6 ConclusionsThis paper described a Bluetooth audio amplifier project that was completed by undergraduatecomputer engineering students in an embedded systems course at York College of Pennsylvania.The students had an opportunity to apply knowledge and practice many of the skills that theylearned earlier in the engineering curriculum

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Courses

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Lokesh P Padhye, The University of Auckland

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International Forum

Increasing undergraduate student learning in an environmental engineering course through use of technology and industry partnershipAbstractAs New Zealand’s education system, NCEA, does not mandate chemistry learning in uppertwo standards of higher secondary education for the admission to engineering, it posessignificant challenges for the academic staff involved in environmental engineering coursesas environmental chemistry is an integral part of the curriculum. It was evident from pastexperiences and course evaluations that New Zealand’s domestic, undergraduate students,without adequate knowledge of high school chemistry, get easily dispirited by the coursecontent if taught with the traditional approach. Hence, to

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Aero and Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Cardenas, Harvey Mudd College; R. Erik Spjut, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

addressed in the Resultssection.Figures 4 and 5 from 2008 show a great deal of quantization staircasing and the poor altituderesolution. The third and fifth columns of plots in Figure 6 are the sensor data from theaccelerometers and rate gyros from a 2008 flight. The plot in the third column on the third row isthe built-in accelerometer on the R-DAS. It shows severe quantization noise. The otheraccelerometer and rate gyro plots show much less stairstepping due to careful attention to scalingthe signals for the 10-bit ADC. The other plots on Figure 6 are axial position, velocity, androtation angle calculated by numerically integrating the data. While the curves are smoother, theoffset integration errors are unacceptably large. The flight reached an

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Software & Web-based Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Paul Hummel, Louisiana Tech University; Miguel Gates, Louisiana Tech University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #16014An Expanded Study to Assess the Effect of Online Homework on StudentLearning in a First Circuits CourseDr. Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Katie Evans is the Walter Koss Endowed Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics and the Academic Director of Mathematics and Statistics and Industrial Engineering programs. She is the Di- rector of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC) and the Director of Louisiana Tech’s Office for Women in Science and Engineering (OWISE). She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. in Mathematics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Her research

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon Wensel Bowers, Virginia Tech; Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

collaborative, inquiry-based instruction.Dr. Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech Jeremy V. Ernst is an Associate Professor of Integrative STEM Education at Virginia Tech and he is also the Associate Director for the School of Education/Office of Educational Research and Outreach. He is also a Fellow of the Institute for Creativity Arts and Technology at Virginia Tech. Jeremy specializes in research focused on dynamic intervention means for STEM education students categorized as at-risk of dropping out of school. He also has curriculum research and development experiences in technology, engineering, and design education.Dr. Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University Aaron C. Clark is a Professor of Technology, Design, and

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal S. Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Joshua M. Coriell, Cyber Innovation Center; Sara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

at Louisiana Tech. During her time as an undergraduate, she served as a tutor for the mathematics department at Louisiana College. In 2015 she earned her Masters of Math- ematics and Statistics from Louisiana Tech. Currently, she is performing research in the area of mathe- matics education exploring the connection between high school ACT mathematics scores and freshmen mathematic/engineering class grades. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Logic Gates www.NICERC.orgBuilding Circuits with Logic Gates to DemonstrateMathematical Logic (P12 Resource Exchange)The National Integrated Cyber

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #15164Building Tensegrity Structures to Explore Interactions Between Tension andCompression (P12 Resource Exchange)Prof. Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College Vicki V. May, Ph.D., P.E. is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College. Her research focuses on engineering education and K-12 outreach. She teaches courses in solid mechanics, structural analysis, and integrated design at Dartmouth. Prior to relocating to the east coast, Professor May was an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. c American

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #16259Middle Grades STEM Innovation and Design Courses: From Data to Design(P12 Resource Exchange)Mr. Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology After 14 years in the middle and high school math and engineering classroom where Mr. Rosen was working on the integration of engineering and robotics into the teaching of the core curricula classrooms. He has now been at Georgia Tech’s CEISMC for the past 8 years working on curriculum development and research on authentic STEM instruction and directing the state’s FIRST LEGO League competi- tion program. Mr. Rosen has authored or co-authored papers and book

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #14966P12 Resource Exchange – Electronics of Everyday ThingsDr. Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Jacquelyn K. Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison Uni- versity. She has eight years of diversified engineering design experience, both in academia and industry, and has experienced engineering design in a range of contexts, including product design, bio-inspired de- sign, electrical and control system design, manufacturing system design, and design for the factory floor. Dr. Nagel earned her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Oregon State University and

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Sebestik, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Samantha Lindgren, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

connect their work to educators, consumers, and students. She is author of curriculum modules in computer science, mathematics, and science including, Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch and The Power of the Wind, published as part of the National 4-H STEM Initiative.Samantha Lindgren, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Samantha Lindgren is the Coordinator of STEM Teacher Development at The Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) in the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A former Physics and Environmental Science teacher, she now writes STEM cur- riculum that integrates engineering into science curriculum. She has presented at

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott W Campbell, University of South Florida; Sylvia W. Thomas, University of South Florida; Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, University of South Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

reported. Eleven research groups from the Functional Materials andManufacturing Institute (FMMI) at the University of South Florida and sixteen STEM educatorsat various levels, including in-service high school teachers, community college faculty members,and pre-service teachers, have participated in this research experience over the first two years.The location of this RET site in the highly-equipped and instrumented FMMI, along with itsfocus on a single interdisciplinary research area, allowed participants to make substantialprogress in functional materials research and curriculum development. Implementation of thesite resulted in (a) facilitation of teachers’ research progress and lesson plan development viainterrelated activities including an