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Tammy Lutz-Rechtin; Edgar Clausen

U of A In-House Labeling System Three Levels of Safe Design Context Equals Amount, Duration and U of A Chemical Hygiene Plan Process Safety Data Sheets and How to Find Them Importance of CAS numbers Engineering Controls and Fume Hoods Collection of Waste Hazards Posed by Gas Cylinders Emergency Procedures and Equipment Electrical Hazards Figure 2. Summary of Undergraduate Safety Training TopicsGraduate Students and Post-Doctoral AssociatesMost faculty members rely on graduate students and post-doctoral associates (post-docs) to carryout the daily research and management of their laboratories. These students and post

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communicate effectively the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering (h) solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issuesCourse Topics and MaterialsThe Kansas State University Catalog describes ECE 590, “Integrates communications, bothverbal and written, with ethics and a collaborative design project to emulate a technicalprofessional environment. Introduces design theory, project management, team dynamics, andsocio-economic context to design.” The prerequisites for ECE 590 are: Circuit Theory II (ECE511), Electronics I (ECE 525), Applied Scientific

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Muhammad Khan; Nansong Wu

Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference  Employ a computer-based design and visualization tool to come up with a three- dimensional model of the prototype.  Document activities and processes that were undertaken at various stages of EDP from concept to a testable prototype.  Share their experiences during the design processes and after its completion with their peers and other audiences.  Distinguish between various possible design options to select the most suitable design.  Work as part of a diverse team to accomplish a common goal.  Work under tight time constraints and be able to effectively manage their time for other curriculum related

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Ashlee N. Ford Versypt

files.Identifying information and numerical values were redacted before distribution. No difference inproject grade distribution was observed before and after showing these examples in class.ConclusionsThe course project assignment described here for the CHE 3123 Chemical Reaction Engineeringcourse can easily be implemented in other chemical engineering programs in a similar course.The approach for student-designed case studies as real-world relevant course projects can beadapted into other engineering disciplines provided that there are clear constraints that can beestablished for the project that define the project scope and offer industrially relevant challenges.It is highly recommended to have a preliminary report and an update meeting with the

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Rajeev Nair; Yimesker Yihun; Muhammad Rahman

, H. A. (1972). Human problem solving. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.Sugrue, B. (1995). A theory-based framework for assessing domain-specific problem-solving ability.Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 14(3), 32–35.Liebman, J. C. (1989) "Designing the design engineer." Journal of professional issues in engineering115.3: 261-270.Tian, F. (2014) "Improve Teaching Quality of Machine Design Course by Comprehensive Application ofMultiple Methods." 2014 International Conference on Education Reform and Modern Management(ERMM-14). Atlantis Press.Yihun, Y., Nair, R., & Rahman, M. (2016) “Utilizing a Research-Based Assessment Method and FacultyCollaboration to Promote Undergraduate Research in STEM Education.” Proceedings of the

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Becky DeGreeff; Kathy Brockway; Troy Brockway; Sue Guzek; Fred Guzek

: kjbrock@ksu.eduTROY BROCKWAY holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Aviation Safety,many aviation and flight safety related certifications. In addition to teaching a variety ofProfessional Pilot courses in our aviation department, he has served as a Research Technologistin the KSU Department of Industrial Engineering and as a Project Engineer at Merrick &Company in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Email: troyb@ksu.eduSUE GUZEK holds a B.A. in Modern Language and an M.S. in International ProjectManagement, a certificate in Proactive Leadership and the French RNCP Professional Title ofExport Manager. She served for 30 years in the financial services industry, the last 20 ininstructional design and project management. Sue has also served

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Charles Baukal

calculated heat transfer rates that did not make physical sense(e.g., heating required in all 4 seasons and more heating needed in the spring than in the winter).While many changes will be implemented the next time this project is assigned, it diddemonstrate this can be an effective and challenging method for students to apply a wide rangeof theory learned in a particular course to an actual problem (house design).ReferencesABET. (2015). “Criteria for accrediting engineering programs: Effective for reviews during the 2016-2017 accreditation cycle.” October 16, 2015, Baltimore, MD.Anderson, D. C. (1992). “A project-based heat transfer course.” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 137-142.Baukal, C. E

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Lionel Hewavitharana; Mahbub Ahmed; John Hauver; Joseph Lonigro; Allan Derrickson

Design, Construction, and Testing of a Prototype Test Unit for “Impact of a Jet” Experiment through Senior Design at Southern Arkansas University Lionel Hewavitharana, Mahbub Ahmed, John Hauver, Joseph Lonigro and Allan Derrickson Department of Engineering and Physics Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, AR 71753Abstract"Impact of a Jet” experiment is a commonly offered laboratory exercise in most undergraduateengineering programs. The equipment available in the market for this experiment can beexpensive despite the fact that no sophisticated technologies are involved

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Rachel Mosier P.E.; Virginia Charter P.E.; Carisa Ramming; John Reck; Heather Yates

in thefollowing programs; Architecture (ARCH), Architectural Engineering (ARCE), Fire Protectionand Safety Technology (FPST) and Construction Management Technology (CMT). Although itmay not initially seem like these groups are associated, these students tall take courses incomputer aided drawing and even those in FPST may end up in the construction industry as asprinkler designer or alarms installer. With the exception of the ARCE engineers, faculty haspondered the question as to whether the architecture and technology students are unique fromengineers, especially in their learning styles.In a similar study, students were asked to participate in an interdisciplinary project between twotypically distinct groups, FPST and CMT. The CMT students

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note the significance of the certification content and how it is conveyed in the classroom. The intention is not to “teach to the exam”, but rather to find out what information is important enough for industry to put in a certification exam, and then include that material in the curriculum. The object of an Engineering Technology program is to prepare students for the workplace. This is another tool that students’ can pull out of their toolbox and prove to a potential employer that they are qualified for the job.IntroductionImagine the following two scenarios that recently occurred during job searches for two students.In both of these scenarios a graduating student is in a job interview and the interviewer

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Virginia Charter P.E.

reaffirmed that the application of the EC2000 criteria wasworking (Volkwein, Lattuca, Harper, & Domingo, 2007). Furthermore, the new criteria did notimpact the overall program specific technical knowledge of graduates, though there could beexternal influences that could also be adding to the improvement in graduates (Volkwein,Lattuca, Harper, & Domingo, 2007).Addressing the Skills Gap with Learning Outcomes The transition to the EC2000 criteria had much to do with addressing the skills gap.Prados, Peterson, and Lattuca (2005) indicated “the engineering science emphasis had producedgraduates with strong technical skills, but these graduates were not nearly so well prepared inother skills needed to develop and manage innovative

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additional details about implementation.2) Did you implement any of the suggested extension activities or design your own? If so, please describe the additional activities.3) Considering the time required for these lessons, would you be interested in using activities like these again? (Yes, Maybe, No) Why or Why not?4) Considering the content of these lessons, would you be interested in using activities like these again? (Yes, Maybe, No) Why or Why not?5) Please add any additional considerations (format, management, school context, curriculum considerations, personal preferences, etc.) that might influence your decision to use materials like the Engineering is Everywhere curriculum in future classes.Student Engagement1) Based on your

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partnership, as it is sponsored financially by professional architecture, engineering,and construction management firms in the state. Since inception, nearly 300 students haveparticipated in the program from the five state area of our region in the central USA; many ofthese students have subsequently enrolled at this university and completed or are currentlyworking towards a degree in these fields. The program serves as not only a recruiting tool forthe university, but also as a public service vehicle illustrating the many ways that design,engineering, and construction professionals add value to the quality of human life.Program DescriptionThe week long Discover Architecture career orientation summer program for high schoolstudents has been offered

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Nathan Hutchins; Kaveh Ashenayi

/10501/download.2. R. Weinstein, J. O'Brien, E. Char, J. Yost, K. Muske, H. Fulmer, J. Wolf and W. Koffke,"A Multidisciplinary, Hands-on, Freshman Engineering Team Design Project and Competition”,International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 22, no. 5, pp. pp. 1023 – 1030, 2006.https://www.asee.org/documents/sections/middle-atlantic/spring-2008/02-Introduction-to-Engineering-A-Freshman-Year-Multidisciplinary-Engineering-Course-and-Competition.pdf. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference3. J. Scarnati, "On becoming a team player: Team Performance Management: AnInternational Journal: Vol 7, No 1/2", Team Performance Management

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Norbert Delatte

graduates can: apply knowledge of mathematics throughdifferential equations, calculus-based physics, chemistry, and at least one additional area ofscience, consistent with the program educational objectives; apply knowledge of four technicalareas appropriate to civil engineering; conduct civil engineering experiments and analyze andinterpret the resulting data; design a system, component, or process in more than one civilengineering context; explain basic concepts in management, business, public policy, andleadership; and explain the importance of professional licensure.” (p. 10, ABET 2010).The major change was the requirement for an additional science, such as geology or biology.This change caused some disruption for programs that did not already

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Stuart Baur; R. Joe Stanley

11.96%, Table 15 Circuits at 11.09%, Table 18 Mechanics of Materials and Staticsat 8.98% and 5.85% respectively, Table 11, Physical and Environmental Geology at 8.08% andTable 14, Practical Concepts of Technology Managers and Economic Analysis of EngineeringProjects at 6.39% and 3.29% respectively. The remaining engineering related courses MaterialsTesting and Electrical Circuits (for non-majors) saw minimal difference.Table 12, The Study and Careers in Engineering indicated a 10.4% difference between PLTWgroup to non-PLTW group overall GPA scores. This is an introductory course for all newincoming engineering students take in their first semester on campus.Finally, from Table 16, Introduction to Programming and the Laboratory, the PLTW group

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Abu Asaduzzaman; Farshad Mashhadi; Manira Rani

) student-report of attitudestoward science and engineering. It is important to recognize that given the limited time frameand scope of any single CURE, students will not participate in all possible activities or achieveall possible outcomes. Rather, CURE instructors could define a particular path and use it as aguide for designing program evaluations and assessing student outcomes.Project-oriented teaching (POT) / project-based learning (PBL) is the process of using a definedproject to draw the attention and focus of students toward learning activities on a need-to-knowbasis. PBL contrasts with subject-based learning (SBL); in SBL, a student is presented withdiscipline-based material and is then given a problem of its use (Helle et al., 2006

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were exposed for attention. This is allcomplicated by students rushing to produce results or finish their work and known safety rulesnot being followed.Capstone Design and Safety Proceedings of the 2017 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering EducationWe want to re-emphasize that many programs across engineering disciplines are integratingconsiderations of safety into senior design through risk assessment templates and checklists [19],guidelines, and training [20]. And as mentioned previously, some programs have coursesdedicated to safety that may precede and prepare a capstone experience. Our goal is to explorehow to integrate some of these safety best practices into the framework of a senior designproject. The

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important for undergraduate engineering programs to integrate cross-disciplinary learningactivities into the curriculum. Moreover, the emergence of “big data” across many engineering disciplines has led to the need for training and education related to the collection,management, and analysis of “big data”. We develop an interdisciplinary, active learning module for First-Year Engineering (FYE) programs that combines content from civil, electrical, andcomputer engineering while also familiarizing students with “big data” science. In this learning module, students compare and contrast the challenges of gathering comprehensive and qualitytransportation data through advanced technologies and traditional approaches. Students develop basic computer code

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Yimesker Yihun; Rajeev Nair; Jason Herron

of these engagement methods,students’ collaboration plays a great role, however, there are only few studies are available on an effectiveteam formation method. The team integration and level of collaboration will directly affect the quality ofthe end-product as well as the amount of learning through the process. An effective team formationmechanism in Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs is vital to create astrong collaboration among students and to maximize learning. In this paper, a preliminary study has beenperformed to investigate a possible route to build an effective collaboration among students by changingthe traditional paradigm “cheating on in-class Examinations” into a possible productive team work arena

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Nesreen Alsbou; Floyd Day; Daniel Oluebubechukwu

in a wide variety ofdevices. These include high performance electronics, children’s toys, and regular home appliances. Themotor in this project is used to drive a remote controlled car. The motor has a supply voltage of 9V. TheArduino script which belongs to this project is designed to control the rotational speed of the motor shaft.The range of speed is from 0 to 210 rpm.The transmitting node consists of an RC car equipped with an Arduino Uno microcontroller. The ArduinoUno is wired to an LCD screen, an LSM303 Magnetometer/ Accelerometer, HC-SR04 Ping distance sensor,Adafruit Ultimate GPS module, RF 433 MHZ Transmitter Module, and three LEDs. The whole system isconnected to the motor of the RC car. The microcontroller is programmed to

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Ali Self; Hannah Johnson; Molly McVey; Caroline Bennett

team learning: evaluation, dissemination, andinstitutionalization of a college level initiative, Springer Science & Business Media.Haidet, P., K. Kubitz and W. T. McCormack. (2014). "Analysis of the team-based learningliterature: TBL comes of age." J Excell Coll Teach. 25(3-4), 303-333.Hake, R. R. (1998). "Interactive-engagement versus traditional methods: A six-thousand-studentsurvey of mechanics test data for introductory physics courses." Am J Phys., 10.1119/1.18809,64-74.Kumar, S. and J. K. Hsiao. (2007). "Engineers learn “soft skills the hard way”: Planting a seed ofleadership in engineering classes." Leadership and Management in Engineering.10.1061/(ASCE)1532-6748(2007)7:1(18),18-23.McCavit, K. and N. Zellner. (2016). "Persistence of