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David I. Schwartz, Rochester Institute of Technology (GCCIS)

reinforcetheir math, physics, and graphics programming skills. This paper is ultimately a call to action toinspire other educators curious about leveraging the appeal of game physics and PBA.Preliminary evidence presented in the paper suggests that physics can be taught with gamephysics, but with two different groups of researchers (physics/engineering andgames/computing) tackling the approaches for different goals, much remains to be studied: • Assessment of game physics in teaching physics to game programmers. The author’s current course and related work are part of games and graphics curricula that lack the formal assessment seen in ABET and educational research studies. • Investigation of programming environments for non-programmers

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Zuyi Huang, Villanova University

Paper ID #35292Design a Modeling STEM Outreach Project to Promote High-School Stu-dents’Interest in Math-Related ResearchZuyi Huang, Villanova University Zuyi (Jacky) Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Villanova University. He teaches Chemical Process Control (for senior students) and Systems Biology (for graduate students) at Villanova. He is enthusiastic in applying innovative teaching methods in class to educate students with modeling and control skills. His research is focused on developing advanced modeling and systems analysis techniques to manipulate microbial biological

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Marie Stettler Kleine, Colorado School of Mines; Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines

Paper ID #35310The World of ”Engineering for Good”: Towards A Mapping of Research,Teaching, and Practice of Engineers Doing GoodMarie Stettler Kleine, Colorado School of Mines Marie is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Colorado School of Mines for the humanitarian engineering programs in the Department of Engineering, Design, & Society. She holds a B.S. in mechanical engi- neering and international studies from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and an M.S. and PhD in STS from Virginia Tech. She conducts research on engineering practice and pedagogy around the world, exploring its origins, purposes, and potential

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

,simulations, and games. Popular teaching methods appeal to different levels of studentparticipation such as listening to lectures and participating in group discussions or practicalwork.Teaching Engineering courses always evolve with changes and innovations from year to yearwith different perspectives of pedagogy. Covid-19 virus accelerated the position of colleges anduniversities to move towards online learning for the past year. Besides, it created a situationwherein the new online teaching methods and technologies are developing with a great frenzy.Currently, the use of the internet is increasing, and it is making a tremendous influence on thelives of people. Many of the educational institutions started offering 100 % online courses. Someof the

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Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

Paper ID #35330Effective Online Teaching Practices during a Covid EnvironmentDr. Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) Kate Abel is the Director of the Undergraduate Engineering Management (EM) and the Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) Programs at the School of Systems and Enterprises. She holds a Ph.D. in Technology Management and Applied Psychology. She is a Fellow in the American Society for Engi- neering Management. She has held several professional service positions including President (2006) and Program Chair (2005) of the Engineering Management Division of the American

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Jennie Perey Saxe, University of Delaware

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Paper ID #35297Teaching empathy through a stakeholder-focused engineeringcommunications courseDr. Jennie Perey Saxe, University of Delaware Jennie Perey Saxe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware. Dr. Saxe is primarily focused on undergraduate instruction, teaching classes on engineering communication, solid waste management, air pollution control, industrial ecology, and more. In addition to infusing her public sector experience – nearly 14 years with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic (Region 3) Office – into her classes, she

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Kyle P Fuller, Northeastern University; Andrew J Lopreiato, Northeastern University; Raiden L Schodowski, Northeastern Univeristy; Alec W Silverman, Northeastern University; Samantha L Bowman, Northeastern University; Caitlynn E. Tov, Northeastern University; Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University

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. Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University Dr. Hertz earned a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University in 1999 and then a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006. Following this, he worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a National Research Council postdoctoral fellow. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware as an Assistant Professor in September 2008, leading a lab that researched the effects of composition and nanostructure on ionic conduction and surface exchange in ceramic materials. In 2014, he moved to Northeastern University to focus on teaching and developing curriculum in the

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Albert Lozano-Nieto, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus

. These questions areused by the instructor to provide a roadmap of the future courses in their program of study whichwill be focused on these specific areas.Initial assessments show students are satisfied with this approach compared to the traditionalapproach. While the current pandemic has forced a redesign of these experiences (such asstudents working alone instead of groups, maintaining physical distance, not sharing equipment,etc.), the results for the Fall 2020 term are consistent with those from previous terms.IntroductionExperimental work in electrical engineering (EE) and electrical engineering technology (EET)serves a dual function: it reinforces the concepts being taught in lectures and teaches studentshow to use the different

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Edward Z Moore, Central Connecticut State University

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, where he is currently an Associate Professor. His research interests are in applying additive manufacturing processes to the production of tooling and the application of machine learning techniques to graduate admissions. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 10 Minute Labs: A Case Study in Teaching Spatial Visualization Strategies with Minimal InstructionAbstractIt has been recognized for many years that many students could benefit from remedial instructionin spatial visualization techniques. At Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) however, wehave found it difficult to incorporate this topic in our curriculum

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David RB Kraemer, The Johns Hopkins University

-engineering-teaching-labs.html. [Accessed 7March 2021].[2] Freeman, S., Eddy, S. L., McDonough, M., Smith, M. K., Okoroafor, N., Jordt, H., andWenderoth, M. P. (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering,and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(23), 8410-8415.[3] Redish, E., J. Saul, and R. Steinberg, “On the Effectiveness of Active-EngagementMicrocomputer-Based Laboratories,” American Journal of Physics, Vol. 65, No. 1, 1997, p. 45.[4] Prince, M. (2004). Does active learning work? A review of the research. Journal ofengineering education, 93(3), 223-231.

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Eileen Haase PhD, The Johns Hopkins University

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King, Jr., “Of allthe forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane”Freshmen in biomedical engineering were given the above World Health Organization (WHO)definition of Health Inequity, along with multiple examples during their first lecture. The goal ofthe course is to develop empathy and passion in freshmen engineering students, which wasparticularly challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic when freshman were studying alone athome. Teaching students the importance of empathy in design requires more than just a lecture.We required students to independently research health inequities so that they would understandhow these could lead to health care disparities [2].We used published data to provide numerous

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Matthew M Johnson, Penn State University; Tiffany M. Lewis, Penn State Center for Science and the Schools; Christine M Cunningham, Pennsylvania State University; Chantal Giroux Balesdent, Penn State University

Yale University and a Ph.D. in Science Education from Cornell University.Dr. Chantal Giroux Balesdent, Penn State University Dr. Chantal Balesdent is the PK-12 Engineering Education Manager in the College of Education at Penn State University. Her work aims to increase educators’ confidence in teaching engineering with children across the country. She manages an experienced team working to develop the next generation of precollege engineering curricular materials and professional learning opportunities. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A methodological approach for researching online K-12 teacher professional development in

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Kevin A. Waters P.E., Villanova University; Virginia Smith, Villanova University

world. Here we describe a course that creates a platformfor using software as an innovative teaching strategy to facilitate active learning andcollaborative innovation, highlighting real-world connectivity between the classroom,workplace, laboratory, and the infrastructure systems that engineers seek to analyze and design.This course addresses challenges in linking the classroom and real-world application byengaging with students through innovative teaching activities that foster understanding,application, and creativity while also providing a safe environment for mistakes and opendiscussion.This course leverages projects for transfer of knowledge. Previous studies have shown thebenefits of project-based courses to CEE education; helping to

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Dorothy W. Skaf, Villanova University; Vito L. Punzi, Villanova University

Paper ID #35300Integration of the Humanities, Science, and Engineering Aspects of anUndergraduate Engineering Research ExperienceDr. Dorothy W. Skaf, Villanova University Dorothy Skaf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Villanova University. Her research interests address water treatment and sustainability. Her teaching interests focus on process design and separation unit operations.Dr. Vito L. Punzi, Villanova University Vito Punzi is a Professor of Chemical Engineering, having joined the Villanova faculty in 1980. His current teaching interests are in the chemical

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Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Chizhong Wang, New Jersey Institute of Technology

-teaches the Fundamen- tals of Engineering Design course that includes a wide spectra of activities to teach general engineering students the basics of engineering design using a hands-on approach which is also engaging and fun. He is an Institute for Teaching Excellence Fellow and the recipient of NJIT’s 2018 Saul K. Fenster Innovation in Engineering Education Award.Mr. Chizhong Wang, New Jersey Institute of Technology Chizhong Wang received the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China, in 2013 and M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, US in 2015. He is currently a Ph. D. candidate in Electrical and

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Mike Simard PE, Villanova University

on understanding the problem, completingbackground research and developing a scope of work. Phase II is a traditional design sequence,from conceptual to detail design, that includes stage-gate reviews to ensure project objectives arebeing met as the design progresses. Phase III consists of the actual project build and assessing ifthe technical objectives are being met. If there are gaps in performance, the team would iterateon the design, at the appropriate level depending on the outcoming of troubleshooting analysis.Finally, the project is closed and the project deliverables are transferred to its owner. Figure 2: Project-based Engineering Design Process. Again, it’s important that project management activities do not

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James R. Rentsch, Aerospace Industries Association; Jason M Merret, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

physical sciences;  12 hours of general education requirements; and  33 hours of upper level engineering and regulatory focused classes.Similar to a traditional engineering curricula, these 33 hours would include basic structures,fluids, material science, advanced statics and dynamics (including controls), flight mechanics,and laboratory training. Each institution may tailor their curricula consistent with the focus,strengths, and research in the respective departments and colleges.The main additions or changes to the bachelor coursework will be specific required and electiveclasses (in the 33 upper-level hours) dedicated to the understanding and application of theairworthiness standards and concepts discussed previously in this paper. The

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Robert H. Caverly, Villanova University

widely availablewith the further miniaturization of electronics and a corresponding increase in functionality.Recently, a new, low cost, S-parameter analyzer that works up to the lower GHz range hasbecome available to the hobby community and offers reasonable functionality at extremely lowcost as compared with high performance research-grade analyzers. These so-called nanoVNAs(Figure 1) are readily available via online shopping sites for less that $100 US and offerreasonable performance in a small form factor [1]. Some nanoVNA kits even include a modestset of standards (open, short, matched termination, line) for calibration. While not as accurate asresearch-grade equipment, they are reasonably accurate to be used in teaching laboratories sothat

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Jeffrey Koller; Garrett Miles Clayton, Villanova University

Paper ID #35324”No-Lecture Fridays” - Engaging Students on a Weekly Basis withOpen-Ended Active Learning Problems in an Undergraduate Vibrations CourseDr. Jeffrey Koller Jeffrey Koller is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Villanova University. He primarily teaches in the realm of dynamics and controls. His research background lies at the intersection of robotics and biomechanics in the field of control strategies for exoskeletons and prosetheses to aid in walking.Dr. Garrett Miles Clayton, Villanova University Garrett M. Clayton received his B.S.M.E. from Seattle University and his

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Dimitrios Stroumbakis PE, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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served on two national industry standards groups and as core Team member, received two industry awards ”Cisco’s Optics Supplier of the Year” Award and ”IBM’s Quality Partner of the Year” Award. Dimitri is an Assistant Professor at Queensborough Community College (CUNY) and has a strong in- terests in leveraging instructional technology, Flipped Class Room Learning, and online student-centered pedagogy. He is a strong advocate of authentic industry partnering at several levels to enhance students’ job-readiness upon graduating. Dimitri’s recent research has been in Micro-Fluidics Systems for DNA sequencing applications. American c Society for Engineering

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Dennis A. Silage, Temple University

, electromechanical systemsand microprocessor systems.Two engineering electives provide the opportunity for further interdisciplinary study with theprerequisites in both EE and ME having been satisfied. The engineering approved electives canbe selected from such EE and ME courses in signal processing, embedded system design,kinematics and robotic control. The curriculum for the BSE EME program is as follows: Third Semester Fourth Semester Calculus III Differential Equations Elementary Classical Physics II Engineering Dynamics Engineering Statics Mechanics of Solids Electric Circuits Electric

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Jordan F. Ermilio, Center for Humanitarian Engineering and International Development, College of Engineering, Villanova University

various roles and expertise, the program partner is leadagency in terms of implementing community development projects and students and faculty provide atechnical support creating a catalytic effect in support of sustainable development. As a result, thepartnership model of the program partner would include community stakeholders. In this way, the ethicalengagement framework should avoid positioning students and faculty in the role of acting as communitydevelopment practitioners. Ultimately, the partnership approach creates opportunities for faculty toleverage their expertise in research and teaching, and for students to embrace experiential learning whileproviding insights on applications of innovation and creativity to address complex problems

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Eric B. Dano, BAE Systems

Paper ID #35243System Architecture, the Missing Piece of Engineering EducationDr. Eric B. Dano, BAE Systems Dr. Eric Dano received a B.S. in Physics from the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engi- neering from the University of Michigan, where his research focused on radar design and the Experimental Study of the Microwave Radar Backscatter from Transient Deep-Water Breaking Waves. He has worked at Sanders Associates/BAE Systems for over 23 years, where he has built on his experience as a former USMC Electronic Countermeasures Officer to architect and design a myriad of military systems. Eric currently

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Ross A. Lee, Villanova University; Giles Wozniak, Villanova University; Alicia Piscitelli, Villanova University; Anitha Devi Kannan, Villanova University; Andrew Jester, Villanova University, Sustainable Engineering Program

. Ecocentric viewIn this paper we report the results of our research covering over 7 years of teaching a coursedesigned to change the mindset of engineering education from a totally different perspective. Notone anchored to the pedagogically acquired knowledge and skills of the student but one influencedby what the student experiences. Specifically, by what the student has experienced in learning fromnature, also known as Biomimicry. Janine Benyus [4] coined the term “biomimicry,” literallymeaning imitation of life. She introduces it as three major ways to influence engineering solutions,using her words: 1) Nature as a model. Biomimicry is a new science that studies nature’s models and then imitates or takes inspiration from these

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Jonathan F. Hubler, Villanova University

Paper ID #35306Increased Problem Solving in Foundation Design through Inverting theClassroomJonathan F. Hubler, Villanova University Dr. Jonathan Hubler is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineer- ing at Villanova University, with expertise in geotechnical engineering. His research interests include geotechnical earthquake engineering, static and dynamic response of soils in the laboratory and field, soil liquefaction, and beneficial reuse of recycled materials in geotechnical engineering. Dr. Hubler teaches a number of undergraduate and graduate courses, including Soil Mechanics

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Mira S Olson, Drexel University; Joseph Hughes

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environment interdiscipline : A theoretical model for decision makers in research and teaching Structural Survey 2009 27:4 , 301-310.[6] Community & College Partners Program https://c2p2works.com/[7] Engineering for Change https://www.engineeringforchange.org/[8] Workshop Report: Building the Evidence Base: Addressing the Reverberating Effects of Military Operations on Civil Life: https://www.interaction.org/wp- content/uploads/2020/11/Building-the-Evidence-Base-Workshop-Report-October-2020- FINAL.pdf[9] Future Frontlines Lab Workshop on Urban Warfare Conflict, January 2019, Arizona State University, Drexel University, New America, Washington, D.C.[10] Academic-Practitioner Collaborative Research Forum on Shelter and Settlements

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Frank T Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Alexander J De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

researchers have also examined the applicability ofusing the concept of adaptive expertise to gauge student development in undergraduate CAD anddesign courses (Kuo, 2018; Ramos Barbero, 2018).K-12 Teacher Training: In the context of K-12 teacher training, adaptive expertise was used byresearchers examining a 6-week program to prepare veteran math/science teachers to teach highschool design engineering (Martin, 2015). Their hypothesis was that these math and scienceteachers were traditionally trained to instruct students using the rote problem-solving techniquesthat are typical of a traditional curriculum. As such they would benefit from the perspective ofadaptive expertise in expanding their ability to apply this knowledge in innovative ways and

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Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Tanner J Huffman, The College of New Jersey; Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado Boulder

Paper ID #35262Informing Authentic P-12 Engineering Outreach EffortsDr. Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland Baltimore County Dr. Jamie Gurganus is the undergraduate program coordinator and a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UMBC, Director for the Center for the innovative, teaching, research and learning and she is the Associate Director of Engineering Education Initiatives at COEIT. Her research is focused on solving problems relating to educating and developing engineers, teachers, and the community at all levels (k12, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and faculty development). She

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Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University

Paper ID #35336Integrating Humanitarian Values into First Year Engineering CourseworkDr. Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University Dr. Halada, Associate Professor in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook Univer- sity, directs an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Engineering Science. He designs ed- ucational materials focused on nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and how engineers learn from engineering disasters and how failure and risk analysis can be used to teach about ethics and societal implications of emerging technologies. Halada is the PI and Faculty Director of the REU Site in Nan

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Suzanne Keilson, Loyola University Maryland

Paper ID #35325Virtual Service-Learning Tutoring Experience for EngineeringUndergraduatesDr. Suzanne Keilson, Loyola University Maryland Suzanne Keilson is a faculty member at Loyola University Maryland. Her background and degrees are in Applied Physics and her research interests include signal processing, biomedical and materials engi- neering, design and STEM education. She has served in administrative positions and has taught for the past twenty years, including in special cross-disciplinary first year programs. She is a frequent presenter at a variety of conferences and venues, is an active member of ASEE, the Mid