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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #35080First-Year Engineering Program Curriculum ReDesignRandy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University Howdy, After 23 years in Telecom starting with building LD, internet, and email platforms and networks, I ob- served that the front line personnel that I was hiring didn’t have what I considered to be skills that they should be bringing to the table. I began investigating why, and that led me to high school. Alas, I began my journey in Education in 2010 inhabiting the classrooms of Lovejoy High School, where my two daughters attended. I redubbed my PreCalculus course as Problem-Solving with Brooks and was

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Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University

Paper ID #35051Emergency Management Technology ProgramDr. HuiRu Shih P.E., Jackson State University Dr. HuiRu Shih is a Professor of Technology at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri. Dr. Shih is a registered professional engineer in the state of Mississippi. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Emergency Management Technology Program HuiRu Shih, Kionna J. Taylor, Amaris Edwards

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Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler

2011. Currently, she is working with a diverse multi-disciplinary research group of Graduates, Undergraduates, and High Schoolers as the Director of the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL) at UT Tyler. As a Faculty at the University of Texas at Tyler, she has been involved in outreach activities in East Texas to broaden participation in STEM. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Integrating Computational Thinking in an Interdisciplinary Programming Course for Engineering Undergraduates Prabha Sundaravadivel Assistant Professor

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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

section during the 1996-97 academic year. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session 35144 Broad Faculty Participation in Course-level Evaluation of Student Outcomes Supporting Continuous Improvement of an Undergraduate Engineering Program Randall D. Manteufel, Amir Karimi Mechanical Engineering Department University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractAs part of

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Celena Miller, University of Texas Austin - Center for Space Research ; Margaret Baguio, University of Texas at Austin

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c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES): A Reimagining of an Onsite NASA/TSGC/UTCSR High School Internship Program Celena Miller, Margaret Baguio Texas Space Grant Consortium, Center for Space Research, The University of Texas at AustinAbstractNASA, the Texas Space Grant Consortium, and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Researchsupport the STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) program which provides selected high school studentswith exposure to Earth and space research. Interns learn how

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Peter D. Rogers P.E., University of Southern Mississippi

reconstruction program. Pete’s interests are in The Scholarship of Teaching of Learning (SoTL), water and sanitation systems, hydraulics, water resources, public works management, developing country water issues, and and design build delivery systems. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Blended Learning to the Rescue: How one Construction Management Program is Mitigating the Risk of COVID-19 in the Classroom Peter D. Rogers, Ph.D., P.E. University of Southern MississippiAbstractAs universities struggle to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic, they find themselves havingto balance many

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Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University; Cindy Rojas

Paper ID #35040Design and Development of Augmented Reality Engineering Expeditions -Innovations in Online Engineering EducationDr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University Araceli Martinez Ortiz, PhD., is Research Associate Professor of Engineering Education in the College of Education at Texas State University. She leads a comprehensive research agenda related to issues of curriculum and instruction in engineering education, motivation and preparation of under served pop- ulations of students and teachers and in assessing the impact of operationalizing culturally responsive teaching in the STEM classroom. As executive

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Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas at El Paso; Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso; Anneliese Mari Fensch, University of Texas at El Paso

Paper ID #35122Experience Teaching a Two Course Sequence in Engineering Innovation &LeadershipDr. Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso Professor in the Department of Engineering and Leadership at UTEP.Mr. Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas at El Paso Mike Pitcher is the Director of Academic Technologies at the University of Texas at El Paso. He has had experience in learning in both a traditional university program as well as the new online learning model, which he utilizes in his current position consulting with faculty about the design of new learning experiences. His experience in technology and

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Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso; Anneliese Mari Fensch, University of Texas at El Paso

Paper ID #35120Proposing a University Core Course in Leadership Innovation in EngineeringDr. Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso Professor in the Department of Engineering and Leadership at UTEP.Mr. Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas at El Paso Mike Pitcher is the Director of Academic Technologies at the University of Texas at El Paso. He has had experience in learning in both a traditional university program as well as the new online learning model, which he utilizes in his current position consulting with faculty about the design of new learning experiences. His experience in technology and teaching

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Ahmed Ali HASAN, University of New Mexico; Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

course is to introduce engineering freshman students to thevarious applications of the mechanical engineering profession. By the time students complete thiscourse, they should be able to: ➢ describe mechanical engineering fields and related activities such as Energy, Engineering Materials, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computational design, 3D Printing, Propulsion and Engine Systems, and Advanced tribology ➢ understand some of the subfields of mechanical engineering (HVAC, thermal fluids, solid mechanics, material science, biomechanics, controls, dynamics and vibrations, and manufacturing) ➢ distinguish mechanical engineering from other types of engineering. ➢ demonstrate mechanical engineering design and

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Anveeksh Koneru, University of Texas Permian Basin; George Nnanna P.E., University of Texas of the Permian Basin

four departments - chemical, electrical, mechanical, and petroleum engineering. The new state-of-the-art $55M, 105, 000 sq. ft. engineering building located at the Midland campus houses all the departments including the new Water-Energy Nexus Institute. Nnanna served as Department Head of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Purdue University Northwest for seven years, and for nine years, he was the Meyer Professor and Director of Purdue Water Institute. As Professor, he has supervised 93 Undergraduate/MS/PhD Thesis. He is a Registered Professional Engineer, member of Engineering Honor societies, Fulbright Specialist, Engineering Accreditation Program Evaluator, and Associate Editor of the Heat Transfer Engineering

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many platforms with existing engaging documentaries. b. Identify key common foundations for engineering roles. c. Acquire or Create media of engineers relatings events in their careers. Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Baylor University, Waco, TX Copyright  2021, American Society for Engineering Education 6 The Launching Point6. Explore programming using an interactive resource to include Google Colab for Python introduction. a. Build a programmatic thought foundation using myriad tools. b. Intro how to use programming to solve math challenges by thinking

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B. Michael Aucoin P.E., Texas A&M University; Brandon Bowen, Texas A&M University

setting for undergraduate engineering programs. Exploring LeadershipAs Hoschette1 demonstrated, over time in his or her career, the engineer reaches management andleadership roles that have greater responsibility. We could characterize this progression by sayingthat engineers are hired for their technical skills as well as their fledgling management/leadershipskills. One cannot separate its practice from management and leadership.Nevertheless, most people, whether engineers or not, view the discipline as all about technicalskill. Rottmann, et al.11 found that engineers commonly held the belief that leadership was thedomain of a few charismatic individuals at the top of a hierarchy who issue directives. In

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Monikka M. Mann, Texas Tech University; George Tan, Texas Tech University

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Education: A Review Monikka M. Mann, George Z. Tan Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Department Texas Tech University AbstractThe need for highly trained and capable engineers to address increasingly complex problems that facesociety is clear. With the current pandemic, it is becoming increasingly imperative that Universitiesadjust their curricula and programs to prepare Engineering students with capabilities to overcomeuncertainty. Multidisciplinary skills and the ability to communicate with disparate teams is a full-fledged requirement. This paper presents a review of six critical avenues for

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Nathan Howell, College of Engineering, West Texas A&M University; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; Vinu Unnikrishnan, West Texas A&M University

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methods. He teaches courses in water and wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste, surveying, and programming fundamentals.Dr. Vinu Unnikrishnan, West Texas A&M University Dr. Unnikrishnan is an Assistant Professor in the College of Engineering at the West Texas A&M Uni- versity. He was previously a faculty in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Alabama. He received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2007. Dr. Unnikrishnan’s research interests are in the development of multiscale methods for the mechanical and thermal charac- teristics of carbon-nanotube and polymeric based composite systems for use in advanced bio-medical and industrial applications. He has

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David Joseph Ewing, The University of Texas at Arlington; Catherine Mary Unite; Monica Franco; Kimshi Hickman

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, Monica Franco, Kimshi Hickman Division of Student Success University of Texas at Arlington AbstractSeveral years ago, the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), and specifically the College ofEngineering, created a first-year engineering course in order to address student’s deficiencies insolving engineering related problems. This class is called Engineering Problem Solving and teachesin-depth problem-solving methodology and programming in an active and collaborativeenvironment, shown to benefit the most diverse preparedness levels of student groups. Since itsinception, however, students placed into Pre-Calculus, instead of being

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Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Samantha Ray, Texas A&M University; Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr, Texas A&M University; Drew Steven Casey, Texas A&M University; Shawna Thomas, Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University Association of Former Students—one in Student Relations in 1992 and in Administration in 2010, and the Texas Tech College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni. In 2003–2004, she served as a Senior Fellow of the National Academy of Engineering Center for the Advancement of Scholarship in Engineering Education. Since 1991, she has served as an accreditation evaluator, commissioner, Board of Director, then President of ABET, and is currently Secretary/Treasurer of the ABET Foundation Board of Directors. She has also served as a program evaluator for J.D. pro- grams for the ABA, for universities’ regional accreditation for SACSCOC, and for Business Schools for AACSB. She also has served as the

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Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA EPDC

], [28]. Research further attest that retention rates in engineering education increasewhen visual supports are integrated during instructional settings [16]. In this regard, de Koning etal. reported that students elevated their academic performance when utilizing visual cueing asevidenced by increased higher scores on both comprehension and transfer tests [7], [8], [9], [10].Subsequent research themes have further transpired in STEM fields relating to classroomenvironments, academic inclusion, engagement in research opportunities, team dynamics,leadership roles, and communication. One of the most impactful themes geared towardstrengthening student learning, engagement, and success is classroom environment, which alludesto the climate, tone, or

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Amir Karimi P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

semester credit hours (or equivalent) of a combination of college-level mathematics and basic sciences and a minimum of 45 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of engineering topics.After two more years of public review and modifications the ABET Engineering Area Delegationapproved the final changes in October 2017. An earlier publication4 described these changes. Theengineering program evaluation by ABET under the new general accreditation criteria started for thefirst time during the 2019-20 accreditation cycle. One of the authors of this paper participated in theABET evaluation of an engineering program under the new criteria in fall 2019. Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Mehmet Emre Bahadir, Southeastern Louisiana University

.stl file through Moodle. Students were given a 2"X2"X2" design envelop asthe only restriction. After the camp was over, the models submitted by students were 3D printed andsent to students' homes.Makerbot CertificationMakerbot, one of the leading 3D printer manufacturers in the US, has an online certificationprogram. In the fall and spring 2020 semesters, two Makerbot certification programs werecompleted. The program is 20 hours long, consisting of video clips, reading materials, tests, andhands-on activities related to the engineering design process and Makerbot 3D printers. Uponcompleting the program, students earn an "operator" certificate and an "innovator" certificate. Theprogram is completed under the supervision of an instructor. First

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Lorena Isabel Velásquez, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

in optimizing their design for movement. All software introduced in thecourse are tools necessary for future courses in the Mechanical Engineering department. Theparametric modeling and programming could be conducted from a personal computer, whichmade it ideal for students taking the course online.When the time came for the project, all necessary parts to complete the project were shipped todistance students and delivered to in-person students. Encouraging students to use onlinesoftware like TinkerCAD to test their project circuit prototypes helped to ensure minimalproblems when constructing their robot. Since the circuit was online, TAs could easily findissues and troubleshoot with students from a safe distance. Figure 1: MENG 110

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session XXXX A Mini-Maker Faire via Zoom AbstractMaker Culture can be used in Engineering Technology programs to enhance student learning. Oneof the major activities in the implementation of Maker Culture is holding a Mini-Maker Faire at theend of the semester for students to show their designs of products. Student teams are supposed to dodemonstrations and presentations in the Min-Maker Faire. Covid-19 presented a challenge for theimplementation of Maker Culture in the Electronic

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Michael S Rugh, Texas A&M University; Mary Margaret Capraro; Robert M Capraro, Texas A&M University

has over 100 peer-reviewed articles, and 175 national and international presentations.Dr. Robert M Capraro, Texas A&M University Robert M. Capraro, is Co-Director of Aggie STEM, Director of STEM Collaborative for Teacher Pro- fessional Learning, and Professor Mathematics Education in the Department of Teaching Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. Dr. Capraro’s expertise is applied research in school settings, program evaluation, the teacher as change agent for STEM school improvement, and STEM student achievement. He recently received the best paper award from the International Conference on Engineering Education where he and two colleagues presented their work related to the Aggie STEM project. He

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Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Chad L File, LeTourneau University

engineering learning, and assistive devices for persons with disabilities. He coordinates ABET accreditation activities for LeTourneau University.Dr. Chad L File, LeTourneau University Chad File serves as ABET Program Chair for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program and Asso- ciate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University in Texas. He has taught a wide range of courses within the mechanical engineering curriculum and currently leads a team of students in High Power Rocketry competitions. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

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Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin; Nisha Abraham, University of Texas at Austin; Althea Louise Woodruff, University of Texas at Austin

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. Telang works closely with success programs for freshman engineering students.Miss Nisha Abraham, University of Texas at Austin Nisha Abraham coordinates the Supplemental Instruction program. She received her B.S. in cell and molecular biology from The University of Texas at Austin in 2007, her M.S. in biology from Texas A&M University in 2012 and her M.A. in STEM Education from The University of Texas at Austin in 2019. Additionally, she has over ten years of industry, science and educational research experience, has worked as a senior bioscience associate at UT’s Austin Technology Incubator, and has served as an adjunct faculty member in biology for South University.Dr. Althea Louise Woodruff, University of Texas

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Brett Dekker Bennett, Baylor University; Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University

evaluated. Due tothese difficulties, a new propeller design and evaluation program was created to allow for moredesign options, quicker design and evaluation, improved ease of use, and customization. Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Baylor University, Waco, TX Copyright © 2021, American Society for Engineering Education 5 CLPROPA Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, CLPROP, was designed based on BEMT to provide a propellerdesign program that is easier to operate, more robust, and easily edited. In CLPROP, the userinputs a desired 𝐶𝐿 distribution relative to

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Joseph Anthony Donndelinger, Baylor University; Adam Weaver, Baylor University; James Carlton Bates, Baylor University; Timothy Russell, Baylor University

assessments across the engineering, market- ing, finance and manufacturing domains. Prior to this, he held positions in New Product Development at Ford Motor Company and Onsrud Cutter. He currently serves as lead instructor for the Baylor En- gineering Capstone Design program and teaches additional courses in the areas of Engineering Design, Technology Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development. Mr. Donndelinger has published three book chapters in addition to 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and has been awarded two United States patents. Mr. Donndelinger earned an M.S. in Industrial Engineering and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Mr

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Paul R Griesemer, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

. IntroductionIn the Fall semester of 2020, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) instituted a HyFlex1instructional model for most courses. This model was implemented to give students flexibilityduring the COVID-19 pandemic and to accommodate reduced classroom capacity that accompaniedsocial distancing measures. Students had the choice to attend classes face-to-face, synchronouslyonline, or asynchronously online. Professors were to design their courses to offer similar learningexperiences for each modality.During this semester, the UMHB engineering program offered two sections Engineering Mechanics:Statics, both under the HyFlex model. Due to limitations on time and resources at the beginning ofthe semester, the courses were taught in a traditional

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #35123Self-publish textbook for Embedded System Education using an MSP432microcontrollerDr. Byul Hur, Texas A&M University Dr. B. Hur received his B.S. degree in Electronics Engineering from Yonsei University, in Seoul, Korea, in 2000, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, in 2007 and 2011, respectively. In 2017, he joined the faculty of Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. USA, where he is currently an Assistant Professor. He worked as a postdoctoral associate from 2011 to 2016 at the University Florida previously

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David E Hubbard, Texas A&M University

AbstractEngineering students are being asked to work on real-world projects and need to access accurate costinformation for their design projects. In the case of chemical engineering and related disciplines,capstone courses often require designing industrial processes or a chemical plant involving bulkchemical prices for both feedstocks and products. A lot of chemical pricing information wasavailable in trade magazines; however, bulk chemical prices are increasingly difficult to locate asproducers of that information have reduced the availability and further monetized the informationover the last 15 years. The resulting information sources containing chemical prices often cannot beacquired by academic libraries due to cost or licensing terms. In cases where