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Thomas Feldhausen; Bruce Babin

Engineering Graphics Hands-on Vise Project To promote hands-on learning at Kansas State University, a semester-long project wasdeveloped for the Engineering Graphics course. Although the initial charge was to include 3Dprinting into the re-developed course, the overall scope was expanded to include more hands-onlearning activities. The new project requires students to work in groups to disassemble, measure,model, and reassemble desktop bench vises. Guided from previous research on dissectioncourses, this project helps promote hands-on learning in the classroom while integrating coursecontent together. Engineering Graphics develops visualization skills that are critical for technicalcommunication. In

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Charles Baukal

Summative Heat Transfer Project: Designing a House Charles E. Baukal, Jr. Oral Roberts UniversityAbstractProject- and problem-based learning have been shown to enhance learning and to provide otherbenefits such as improving soft skills including teamwork and communication. They can beespecially effective for engineering students to demonstrate how theory is applied to real worldproblems. While comprehensive projects are an essential element in capstone courses, they arenot used as often in traditional more theory-based courses such as heat transfer. This paperdescribes an example of a summative and ill-structured project to design a house

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John Ciezki; Steve Watkins

The Comprehensive Handling of Safety in an Autonomous Robot Capstone Project Dr. John G. Ciezki, U.S. Air Force Academy Dr. Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAbstractA systematic approach to safety issues is described in the context of an autonomous robotcapstone project. The treatment of safety should not be an ad hoc or after-thought aspect ofdesign projects. Engineering students need to consider safety as an integral component of thedesign process and to identify and address hazards systematically in each stage of project work.Appropriate actions include researching professional standards and regulations, incorporatingsafety

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Ashlee N. Ford Versypt

Choose Your Own Kinetics Adventure: Student-Designed Case Studies for Chemical Reaction Engineering Course Projects Ashlee N. Ford Versypt School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State UniversityAbstractThis paper presents an innovative approach for a chemical reaction engineering course project.The project tasks students to conduct the preliminary design of a reactor or series of reactors toproduce a chemical product of their choice. The constraints on this open-ended “choose yourown project” are that the chosen process must involve a catalyst, multiple reactions, and heattransfer. The students must use published kinetics and physical property data from the literature,heat

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Laura Ford

Adding Reflection and Oral Communication to a Design Project – Work in ProgressReflection-in-action was encouraged in a junior-level design project by providing a competitor'sdesign to teams. Students then compared their designs to the competitor's design in an oralpresentation. The competitor's design had calculations errors and a different, less expensiveprocess than most of the students chose to use. Interesting questions developed as studentscompared their designs to that of the competitor. Methods, transferability, pitfalls, and futurestudies are discussed in the paper.IntroductionA colleague [placeholder for blind review] and I have taught similar junior-level courses atdifferent universities for a

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Rajeev Nair; Yimesker Yihun; Muhammad Rahman

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference A Project-based Learning-Centered Assessment Stream to Maximize Learning in Mechanical Engineering Design Courses Rajeev Nair, Yimesker Yihun and Muhammad RahmanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260, USAAbstract: There is a critical need to bridge the gap that exists currently in machine design andrelated courses in Mechanical Engineering where there is an urgent need to correlate thetheoretical knowledge learned in the course to challenging real-world applications that will helpwith knowledge sustainability. Towards this purpose, a project-based learning-centeredassessment stream (PBLCAS

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Abu Asaduzzaman; Farshad Mashhadi; Manira Rani

Applying Learner-Centered Project-Oriented Approach to Enhance STEM Education Experience – A Case Study * A. Asaduzzaman, F. Mashhadi, and M. Rani Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260 *E-mail: Abu.Asaduzzaman@wichita.edu; Tel: +1-316-978-5261AbstractHands-on experience is extremely important for engineering education. Recently undergraduateresearch is getting increased attention in the university education systems. Due to the recentdevelopments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related areas,typical pedagogies for engineering education are

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Stuart Baur; R. Joe Stanley

Targeted Academic Performance Assessments from Missouri University of Science and Technology Students with Project Lead The Way Course Experience Stuart Baur and R. Joe StanleyKeywords: STEM, Project Lead The Way, Student Assessment  AbstractOpportunities for K-12 students to gain exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) education programs are on the increase thanks in part to programs such as Project Lead The Way(PLTW). Our research group has explored the backgrounds of Missouri S&T students through surveysintended to assess the benefits of PLTW on student learning, college preparation, and

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R. Joe Stanley; Stuart Baur

A PRELIMINARY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTS WITH PROJECT LEAD THE WAY COURSE EXPERIENCE R. Joe Stanley and Stuart Baur AbstractThere have been a number of studies examining the impact of Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) education programs in providing college preparation. These studies have foundbenefits for pre-college students in STEM related career pursuits, academic performance, pre-collegecourse attendance, retention, student engagement, among many others. In a previous study, our researchgroup compared the academic performance of Missouri S&T students with and

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Yimesker Yihun; AmirHossein MajidiRad

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Utilization of ADAMS Software in Project-Based-Learning to Stimulate Student Engagement in Basic Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Courses. Yimesker Yihun, A. H. MajidiRad Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260, USA Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to report progress made in adapting Automatic DynamicAnalysis of Mechanical Systems (ADAMS) in project based learning (PBL) and assessmentmethods in basic undergraduate mechanical engineering courses. Specifically, the method has beenimplemented in a sophomore level, engineering course, called Dynamics for

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Suzanne Bilbeisi; John Phillips

semester, students enroll in a six credit hour designstudio which meets MWF 1:30-5:20 pm, and is primarily taught by architecture faculty. Onethree-week project of the semester, however, is focused upon the exploration of architecturalstructural systems and design, and involves licensed architectural engineers in the presentation ofrelevant structural concepts and information, and in the critique of student work during thedesign process.An important aspect of the structures based project is the inclusion and introduction of thearchitectural engineering faculty to the beginning students in the programs. The five yearcurriculums for both the architecture and architectural engineering majors are arranged such thatstudents do not enroll in structural

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Nathan Hutchins; Kaveh Ashenayi

students’exposure to these frequently used techniques/tools so the students can be prepared for what thenext four years has to offer. In conjunction to these tools the students will experience lectures fromguests that work in the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering as well as the faculty. Theselectures and tool training sessions are used to immerse the student in the field to assure they feellike they belong in this field.KeywordsEducation, Engineering Tools, Team Work, Project LearningIntroductionWith the introduction of the Computer Engineering degree to the EE Department at The Universityof Tulsa, it became necessary that the introductory class "EE 1001" to be revamped to include anintroduction to computer engineering. In the past, the class

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Kim Fowler; Don Gruenbacher

knowledge and tools from various courses and experiences and modelparts of a professional work environment.There are several goals for the course: • Bring order to ill-defined problems and recognize the following issues in addressing problems: o All problems are ill-defined. o Most engineering solutions are suboptimal. o All design efforts have ambiguity. • Understand that communication is integral to all professional endeavors. Consequently, students must: o write formal documentation on engineering projects, and o give oral presentations to professionals. • Understand engineering solutions in a broader societal context. Projects and class materials are considered in the

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Suzanne Bilbeisi; Mohd Bilbeisi

Recruiting Via an Interdisciplinary Workshop Centered on the Building Arts Suzanne Bilbeisi, AIA, Centennial Professor of Architecture and Head Moh’d Bilbeisi, RA Professor of Architecture Oklahoma State University, College of Engineering, Architecture, and TechnologyThe Discover Architecture Workshop for high school students is a summer program that allowscareer exploration of professions within the building arts. In the week long program, studentscomplete projects that fuse Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and ArchitecturalEngineering and Construction Management. The program is a model of industry and academiaworking in

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

Communicationwere added to a rotating sequence of four marketing and project based courses: Concepts inGlobal Logistics, Marketing Italy: Culture and the Italian Tourist Industry, International ProjectManagement, and International Rural Economic Development. The strengths of our traditionallySTEM focused curricula were augmented by the deliberate inclusion of the arts and a variety ofintercultural exercises and experiences.IntroductionRecently, Kansas State University announced that its Salina campus would be renamed KansasState University Polytechnic Campus. “A polytechnic model consists of three parts: learningtheory through application, connecting active classroom learning with the outside world throughintegrated studies, and focusing on professional

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Yoonill Lee; Jean Jiang; Wangling Yu; Santiago Fuentes; Benjamin Brubaker; Jesse Godines

demand for energy and lessen the dependence of fossilfuels, we need to move towards more sustainable solutions with alternative energy technology.The alternative energy market has been decentralizing (i.e., many production sources are spreadout across a large area) rather than maintaining one central production location. A decentralizedalternative energy market allows each individual in a community to sustain themselves and thenetwork if a node goes down. The concept of this project, which features a vertical-axiswindmill, is to move forward with the design of individual sustainability. The vertical-axiswindmill presented is cost effective, small, and can sustain a load. The vertical-axis windmillwill be comprised of three parts: propellers, a

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Kenny Garner; Beth McMillan; Michael DeAngelis; Laura Ruhl; Andrew Wright

Novel Collaboration between Engineering and Geosciences to Design a Green Power Station for Field Camp: A Case StudyAbstractOne of the Department of Systems Engineering’s capstone projects was to design a portablesustainable power generation unit to support the Department of Earth Sciences’ Geology FieldCamp. The team of electrical and mechanical engineering students worked with the faculty ofEarth Sciences to develop specifications. The design had to fit within the existing trailer withoutmajor modifications to the trailer. The final design housed the battery pack in a tongue-mountedbox on the trailer with water proof outlets to charge devices. Four solar panels were connectedthrough keyed connectors to the box to work

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Virginia Charter P.E.

. (Chegg, Inc., 2013). Feutz and Zinser (2012), further emphasized this statement by pointing out to the instanceof when graduates of a Career and Technical Education program indicated that thecommunication course that they took while in school benefited them the most upon graduation.These graduates also indicated a project management driven curriculum could better preparethem for the workforce (Feutz & Zinser, 2012). However, is it just up to a specific program orhigher education institution to better prepare students for the workforce? Ejiwale (2014)indicates that all stakeholders, including students, educators, and the hiring industry need to takepart in addressing the skills gap issue. Students need to take initiative and

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Yimesker Yihun; Rajeev Nair; Jason Herron

2017 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceChanging the Paradigm “Cheating In a Traditional Exam Setting” Into a Possible Productive Team Work Arena and the Associated Student Perception Yimesker Yihun1, Rajeev Nair1 and Jason Herron2 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260, USA2 Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational and School Psychology, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260, USA Abstract: Active learning and project-based-learning (PBL) approaches are getting great attention andacceptance to maximize learning in undergraduate education. For the success

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

student population may be different than traditional engineeringstudents. However, this research identifies differences on a more basic level. Grades forEngineering Statics have been compared to a survey instrument in use for almost 30 years, theIndex of Learning Styles (ILS). Junior level Architecture, Architectural Engineering,Construction Management, and Fire Protection and Safety students were asked to complete theILS. Within the core group of students, distinct differences were identified. Further, theseresults were compared to a review of over 2,500 students who previously reported learning stylepreferences as a validation of the results.Introduction:This research project targets a group of students from previous studies. The students are

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

experiment from EDIBON Co.Ahmed et al. (2015) first reported the beginning of constructing lab equipment in-house at theEngineering and Physics department at SAU. This current paper reports the continuation of theeffort made earlier and discusses the building of an equipment in-house for the “Impact of a Jet”experiment.Design and Construction of the Lab EquipmentThe equipment was designed, constructed, and tested in a senior design project undertaken bythree senior students Joseph Lonigro, John Hauver, and Allan Derrickson in spring 2017. Theyunderwent a complete design experience in the process. The design team researched existingdesigns, developed engineering design specifications, produced a project management plan,evaluated several concept

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Ali Self; Hannah Johnson; Molly McVey; Caroline Bennett

also needs tochange. The SCALE-UP (Student-Centered Active-Learning Environment with Upside-DownPedagogies) project has paved the way for active learning classrooms and is the basis for the"flipped" classroom model, where the majority of content is delivered outside the classroom, andclassroom time is used for active-learning activities, and often, group work. The SCALE-UPmodel has been shown to result in increased academic performance and student satisfaction(Beichner and Saul 2003).The School of Engineering (SOE) has placed a high priority on supporting pedagogical shifts tostudent-centered, evidence-based practices across its undergraduate curricula through itsEngaged Learning Initiative (ELI). As part of the ELI, the SOE opened the LEEP2

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Mwarumba Mwavita; Ranji Vaidyanathan; Pankaj Sarin

, communication styles, and learning stylesFaculty mentors from the Helmerich Research guided participants to work on studentdriven projects that were integral to well-established research programs. Studentsreceived technical and professional training designed to increase their ability to conductindependent research as well as excel in professional opportunities in their area oftechnical interest. Throughout their experience, students communicated their progresswith their faculty mentors and cohorts. REU students were introduced to the graduatestudents working on each individual project.SurveyThe survey was designed to evaluate 1) scientific processes and procedures to conductmaterials science and engineering research 2) the academic and career plans 3

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Muhammad Khan; Nansong Wu

arefoundational to the engineering profession3-5. New interdisciplinary fields, such asnanotechnology, smart grids, renewable energy and automation are heavily based oncomputationally intensive aspects of science and engineering. Understanding of mathematicalmodels, conventions, and procedures for design of experiments, data collection and simulation isessential to effectively perform in these multi-disciplinary fields.Traditionally, the effectiveness of undergraduate engineering education is measured throughgrading and performance on course projects. The course assessments help determine academicachievement in terms of levels of skills and competencies. In addition to measuring academicsuccess, it is also important to measure the self-belief of students

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Gopi K. Mandadi; Subeshan Balakrishnan; Eylem Asmatulu

to recover the precious metals from e-wastes and use in the same ordifferent industries as raw secondary materials. In order to address some of the e-waste concerns,our research team collected the gold plated connectors, components, pins and transistors in themotherboard, peripheral component interconnect board, random access memory, and processor.After the collection process, dissolution, precipitation and melting processes were applied torecover the gold from the e-waste. This will certainly allow a sustainable growth in electronicindustries. One BS student was involved in this project and used these research activities for hisEngineer of 2020 requirements. We believe that these studies can greatly benefit undergraduateengineering students

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Norbert Delatte

2004). The additional four were: • Specialized area related to civil engineering, • Project management, construction, and asset management • Business and public policy, and • LeadershipDevelopment of the 2nd Edition Body of Knowledge (BOK2)Subsequent to the publication of the BOK, in 2006 ASCE convened a summit on the Future ofCivil Engineering – 2025. This resulted in the report “The Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025”(ASCE 2007). Based on feedback on the original BOK, and in order to better implement theVision, Raise the Bar, and other ASCE initiatives, a committee was formed to develop a secondedition of the body of knowledge, or BOK2, which was published in 2008 (ASCE, 2008).The BOK2 differed from the original BOK in several

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Nicole Colston; Tyler Ley P.E.; Julie Thomas

 Remind students to wait for activity instructions and building challenges to explore be careful not to disturb their neighbors’ towers concepts of slope and imperfections  Encourage students to look around the room at in building materials different techniques used by others Materials Engineering & Science:  Project the microscope for group observation and Students engage in hand-held discussion microscope training and explore the  Pass around each item when introduced during the properties of a variety of materials video lesson  Allow students to find objects to explore and share with

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Nicolas Ali Libre

and joined Missouri S&T as a visiting scholar and served as an assistantteaching professor since 2015. In that capacity, he had the opportunity of leading several scientificand industrial research projects and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Dr. Libre ismanager of Materials Testing lab at Missouri S&T, teaches mechanics of materials and developsdigital educational resources for the engineering mechanics courses. Over the span of his career,Dr. Libre authored and co-authored 3 chapter books, 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and over60 conference papers. He has advised and co-advised 7 graduate students and mentored over 30undergraduate students. He has collaborated with scholars from several countries, including Iran

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Neville Tay; Xiu Jie Low; Vinay Patil; Eylem Asmatulu

SHM Systems," Transactions on Techniques in STEM Education, 2016, Vol.1, pp. 59-67.[21] Hughes, S.M., Alamir, M., Neas, B., and Asmatulu, R. “Effects of Heath Treatments andUV Exposures on Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Acrylonitrile Butadiene StyreneSpecimens,” SPIE Smart Structures/Non-destructive Evaluation Conference, Portland, OR,March 25-29, 2017, 6 pages.Biographical InformationNeville TayNeville Tay is a BS student in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at WSU. He hasworked on different projects, such as building a lightweight emergency relieve unmannedvehicle and also carried out a study to determine the feasibility of a submergible aircraft. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2017