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Conference Session
Culture, Race, and Gender Issues
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
Huberman’s contact summary form to capture immediate reflections on the interview and toprepare for the next interview. These reflection questions are reproduced in Table 4. Table 4: Post-interview reflection (memo). From Miles & Huberman’s46 contact summary form (p. 53) 1. What were the main issues that struck you in this interview? 2. Summarize the information you got (or failed to get) on each of the target interview areas you had. 3. Anything else that struck you as salient, interesting, illuminating or important in this interview? Any patterns? 4. What new (or remaining) questions do you have in considering next interview with another subject
Conference Session
New Approaches in Engineering
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University; Nasser Ghariban, Virginia State University; Fedra Adnani
Tagged Divisions
Minorities in Engineering
course.References1. “The STEM Workforce Challenge and the Role of the U.S. Department of Labor in a National Solution”, http://www.doleta.gov/youth_services/pdf/STEM_Report_4%2007.pdf2. “Science and Engineering Indicators 2012”, http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/seind12/c0/c0i.htm3. Meyers, K., Silliman, S., Gedde, N., Ohland, M., “A Comparison of Engineering Students’ Reflections on Their First Year Experiences”, Journal of Engineering Education, April 2010, Vol. 99 Issue 2, p169-178. Page 23.11.74. Tolley, P., Blat, C., McDaniel, C., Blackmon, D., Royster, D., “Enhancing the Mathematics Skills of Students Enrolled in Introductory Engineering Courses
Conference Session
Biomedical Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Howard P Davis, Washington State University
Tagged Divisions
Biomedical
documenting data used in risk assessmentand reduction, including: deriving a risk score, defining an action plan, revising the risk score,and specifying an outcome measure. During the class time, teams perform an initial riskassessment for a few hazards in their design, determine if these risks justify redesign, propose Page 23.1394.4design changes, and re-assess the risk. They then reflect on the importance of Prevention throughDesign and its value to themselves, their employers, and society in the future. The lesson endswith a quiz to determine how this lesson has affected individual students’ attitudes andunderstanding of Prevention through
Conference Session
Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul Richards, Brigham Young University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
referenced could easily be considered withoutleaving the spread. The results are remarkably consistent for Segui and McCormac, each withabout 66 proximity; these two books have the greatest market share for undergraduate steelcourses. Proximities in this neighborhood reflect the effort of publishers to keep referencedobjects on the same spread.Table 3 Proximities of referenced objects Proximity of Referenced Objects (%)Author(s) Same Page Facing Page Same Spread FurtherWilliam T. Segui 50.0 15.6 65.6 34.4Jack C. McCormac 50.0 16.7 66.7 27.7Louis F. Geschwindner
Conference Session
Assessment of Student Learning 1
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joe C. Guarino, Boise State University; James R Ferguson P.E., Boise State University; V Krishna C Pakala, Boise State University
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
incompleteheader information provided by our students on their FE exams, we obtained data from only 72%of our students (134 out of 186). We wished to verify that the grade-point averages (GPA) of theexaminees reflected the overall cohort of graduates; however, the very high percentage of ourstudents taking the FE exam virtually assures a strong correlation using any statistical metric. Amore meaningful measure was suggested by Dr. Yonnie Chyung, an Instructional & PerformanceTechnology professor and expert in assessment techniques6. The approach we use to verify thatthe FE metric accurately measures all of our students is to compare the GPA distributionbetween all graduates and graduates who took the FE exam while they were students.ResultsA
Conference Session
Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeeyeon Hahn, Purdue University; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Graduate Studies
to collect data from a variety of stakeholders, including undergraduate students,instructors, researchers, and administrators. The G-RATE provides feedback from multiplesources, including survey responses from students, real-time classroom observations, and/or theinstructors’ self-reflections. Here, the authors focus on the Observer function, which providesreal-time observations of pedagogical practices implemented by an instructor. For the purposesof this study, videos of classroom interactions were used to simulate the environment theimproved tool will be used in for future studies. In the future, this tool can be used to conductreal-time observations or to conduct analysis using video recordings of previous classes.Overview of the
Conference Session
Instrumentation Technical Session III
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alex Wong, Digilent Inc.; Derek W. Edens
Tagged Divisions
Instrumentation
, anacquisition of a large number of these mobile Analog Discovery modules for an introductoryclass shall prove to be quite an “ideal” solution. This will give the students an opportunity to testand design circuits at a time and place of their own choosing. Students would typically receive aserialized Analog Discovery station for a given semester and return it back to the departmentfully tested and in working-condition. If the stations are not in working-condition then thestudent’s school account will reflect charges for the replacement. Students may also choose toorder their initial device and supplies directly from the manufacturer.In Electric Circuits I following labs are conducted: 1. Series/Parallel DC circuits 2. Superposition Theorem (DC
Conference Session
Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James P. Mwangi P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tagged Divisions
Architectural
industrypartners and student site visits were very helpful in delivering the course concepts to thestudents. It was important not to repeat material covered in the prerequisites but to build on theprerequisites as a means of determining best option based on economy, easy of construction andenvironmental issues.As engineering educators, faculty should not be afraid to introduce new courses or modify theexisting courses to reflect the ever changing technology and society needs.Bibliography 1. Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2012-2013”, http://www.abet.org/DisplayTemplates/DocsHandbook.aspx?id=3143. 2. Charles M. Vest, “Educating Engineers for 2020 and Beyond”, March
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Deborah A. Moore-Russo Ph.D., University at Buffalo, SUNY; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy W. Simpson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Wei Chen, Northwestern University; David W. Gatchell, Northwestern University; Steven B. Shooter, Bucknell University; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Education and co-director of the VT Engineering Communication Center (VTECC). She received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Chicago and an M.A. and B.A. in English from the University of Georgia. Her research interests include interdis- ciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a National Science Foun- dation CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios for graduate students to promote professional identity and reflective practice. Her teaching emphasizes the
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dazhi Yang, Boise State Univeristy; Inanc Senocak, Boise State University
Tagged Topics
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Foundation (NSF) for supporting this project: A SynergisticApproach to Prevent Persistent Misconceptions with First-year Engineering Students (EEC-1232761). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.Reference1. Prince, M., Vigeant, M., & Nottis, K. Assessing misconceptions of undergraduate engineeringstudents in the thermal sciences. International Journal of Engineering Education, 2010, 26(4),880-890.2. Yang, D., Streveler, R. A., &Miller, R. L. Can instruction reinforce misconceptions?Preliminary evidence from a study with advanced engineering students. Paper presented at theAnnual Meeting of the American Educational
Conference Session
Tricks of the Trade I
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Beverly Kristenson Jaeger, Northeastern University; Kerri Liss, Northeastern University; Bea van den Heuvel; Ellen Wilson, Northeastern University
Tagged Divisions
New Engineering Educators
understand the QM role from the Quality Manager’sperspective and thereby further refine the position. The questions asked were aimed at Page 23.1248.8understanding the degree to which QMs become a “skilled other” in this peer-scaffoldingprogram. Being a Quality Manager is an invitation to be a part of an intricate learning process. Our surveyand analysis of this process depicts the Quality Manager position as one containing four broadstages. These stages include Stage 1) Sign-up and Selection, Stage 2) Orientation andPreparation, Stage 3) Lab/class Time, and Stage 4) After-class Time and Reflection. Thefollowing section is a
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kimberly A Warren, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Chuang Wang, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Tagged Topics
NSF Grantees Poster Session
design and conduct experiments (ABET student outcome [b]), and 3) theability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (ABET student outcome [e]). It isimportant that engineering faculty of all disciplines continuously push the envelope and work toelevate student learning and comprehension so that they can apply the fundamental concepts inengineering design and decision making. The existence of various learning styles has also been well documented and multipleclassification systems have been developed. For example, the Felder-Silverman model7separates learning styles into four dichotomous categories: student learning can be 1) sensory orintuitive, 2) visual or verbal, 3) active or reflective, and 4) sequential or global
Conference Session
Design Methodology and Evaluation 1
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Morgan M Hynes, Arizona State University; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
engineering education in theK-12 and college settings. He is particularly interested in howstudents and teachers engage in and reflect upon the engineering designprocess. His research includes investigating how teachers conceptualizeand teach and how students engage in engineering through in- depth case study analysis.Dr. Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University Ethan Danahy is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department Computer Science at Tufts Univer- sity outside of Boston MA, having received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science in 2000 and 2002, respectively, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2007, all from Tufts. Additionally, he acts as the Engineering Research Program Director at the Center for
Conference Session
Incorporating Technology into Construction Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
R. Casey Cline, Boise State University; Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University
Tagged Divisions
Construction
required students to reflect on ConstructionMethods Learned, Leadership Skills and Management Methods Learned, and Safety Methodsand Requirements Learned. The reports could be filled out during the lab activities to allowstudents to document learning lessons in real time. Further, students were required to use theiriPad mobile device to take photos of the days activities and attach them to the daily reports.Concerns in the implementation of the use of mobile technologies included the technical abilityof the students and the durability of the iPad in a construction environment. From a technicalability standpoint, most of the students were able to use the iPad and applications withoutsignificant problems. It was found that some students were more
Conference Session
Biomedical Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Tagged Divisions
Biomedical
are able to propose validapproaches to measuring or estimating fluid mechanical behavior in physiological systems.Students will also be surveyed on the extent to which they feel they are able to evaluate differentengineering approaches before and after the course, and senior design instructors will be asked toassess students’ abilities to conduct proper analysis to make decisions based on thoroughevaluation, rather than trial and error, in their respective design projects. The developers of thelaboratory expect to see increased evaluation and synthesis skills of students following thecourse and hope this is reflected in their ability to make informed design decisions in theircapstone design course. [1] Splitt, F. G. “The Challenge to Change
Conference Session
Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Claire L. Antaya, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish PhD, Arizona State University; Elizabeth A Adams P.E., Chandler Gilbert Community College; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions
Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
active, experiential learning are not typicallypresent at either the university or community college setting. These collaborations also aim tocounteract a perceived misconception regarding the differences in education quality between theinstitutions by establishing shared community resources for which all students at both institutiontypes can benefit. The ultimate goal of these collaborations is to attract and retain a talented anddiverse set of students who are better prepared to tackle the engineering challenges of a globaleconomy within a sustainable, multidisciplinary context. The authors of this paper reflect facultythat were or currently are at a research I university, a community college, and a nationallaboratory.Research I university
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Kenyon M Richardson; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. The authors gratefully acknowledge the support of the faculty and students from theCollege of Engineering who participated in the project.References1. Eccles, J. S., Barber, B.L., Updegraff, K., & O’Brien, K.M. (1998). An expectancy-value model of achievement choices: The role of ability self-concepts, perceived task utility and interest in predicting activity choice and course enrollment. In L. Hoffmann, A. Krapp, K. A. Renninger, & J. Baumert (Eds.), Interest and learning: Proceedings of the Seeon Conference on Interest and Gender (pp. 267-279), Institute for Science Education at the University of Kiel: IPN.2. Finelli, C. J., & Daly
Conference Session
Starting Them Early
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gina Navoa Svarovsky, Science Museum of Minnesota; Brianna L Dorie, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
), stakeholder B. Planning Brainstorming C. Modeling Iteration/revision, D. Evaluation Optimization (tradeoffs, prioritization, efficiency), Negative feedback2. Adult-child A. DirectingInteractions B. Asking questions C. Prompting reflection-on-action D. Following lead E. Providing affirmation/encouragement F. Having conflict/disagreement G. Explanation
Conference Session
Mentoring Minority Students
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Kelly J Cross, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions
Minorities in Engineering
thedirection of HMHY and establishing formal objectives, a framework was developed toserve as a program theme: getting P.A.I.D. This included students (1) establishingPriorities, (2) holding each other Accountable, (3) taking Initiative, and (4) havingDiscipline regarding their academic choices. Page 23.656.4The first component of this framework is Priorities. Through this component, studentsdiscussed how they had been spending their time since the previous meeting. Thesediscussions provided each group participant an opportunity to reflect on what activitiesthey were prioritizing in his or her own life.The second component is Accountability. Through this
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marie A. Boyette, FLATE
Tagged Topics
NSF Grantees Poster Session
with both Resources  for  Student  Tours  of  Manufacturing  Facilities   the number of tour events and total number of student participants per year. The sharp decline in the number of participants in 2007 and 2008, strongly reflected the very unstable fiscal environments that schools Find  pre-­‐tour  lesson  plans,  post-­‐tour
Conference Session
Dynamics - Wow! They accelerate
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Jeffrey Georgette
Tagged Divisions
Mechanics
develop proper conceptual understanding. Ourengineering students seemed motivated by the experiments, and a great deal of good discussioncould be heard as we walked around the room. In future work, we hope to ascertain exactlywhen students seem to understand the concepts, and the exact components necessary to make aneffective inquiry-based learning activity for dynamics.Acknowledgements: Support for this work was funded by the National Science Foundation,NSF 1044282, Using Inquiry-Based Activities to Repair Student Misconceptions in EngineeringDynamics. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation
Conference Session
Laboratory Experiences in Electronics and Circuits
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Avik Dayal, Virginia Tech; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; A. A. (Louis) Beex, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions
Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
design cycle during their evaluation hasbeen difficult. A large percentage of students are able to reflect on the operation of their circuitsto determine if the design criteria within constraints have been achieved. However, few take thenext steps to investigate what caused deviations from expected performance and to identifywhere they should focus efforts to redesign the circuit to more closely match the designspecifications.Two approaches to stimulate students to complete the design cycle have been developed atVirginia Tech and used in junior-level courses. In one approach, students in an ac circuitslaboratory course are asked to directly compare the results of their analyses with the measuredresults by physically overlaying plots of the
Conference Session
Manufacturing Partnerships
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University
Tagged Divisions
Manufacturing
. During the seminar, the internship coordinator can clarify, if needed, thecourse deliverables and administrative evaluative procedures that lead to the internship grades. Page 23.337.4The seminar also provides the students with an opportunity both to reflect on the value of thecourse work that had prepared them for the internship and to propose any modifications to thecourses to improve their preparation.Employer evaluation is a major part of the students’ experience and resulting grade5. For that, asite visit is normally scheduled towards the end of the experience. Each visit generally lastsabout an hour, during which the internship coordinator
Conference Session
Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
help them to obtain a good Page 23.362.7basis for the computer science topics. Following the computerscience component, the political science lesson takes a philosophical approach to the course andchallenges the students to reflect on what the word cyberspace really means. The instructorprompts the students to create a list of cyber related words. Students are then tasked to pick oneof the words, research it using credible sources, and then present their results using MS Word.To complete the assignment, on Thursday, students are introduced to MS Word where they learnbasic MS Word tools as well as the different formatting capabilities of the
Conference Session
Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo
Tagged Divisions
Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
the learning style, people learn best if they follow a cycle consisting of four steps (axes):experiencing (concrete experience), watching (reflective observation), thinking/modeling(abstract conceptualization), and applying/doing (active experimentation). Thus, activeexperimentation is an essential part of the learning process. Kolb’s learning cycle has been usedin various engineering education programs such as civil2-4, mechanical4, chemical2, 3, 5,industrial6, aeronautical4, and manufacturing2, 3, 7 engineering.The success of robotics projects in engineering education has been well reported in literature.The advanced robotics system described in this work is based on the newest hardware andsoftware robotics and electronic entertainment
Conference Session
Materials Science Education for the Future
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Todd C. Hufnagel, Johns Hopkins University; Michael J. Reese Jr., Johns Hopkins University
Tagged Divisions
Materials
employed. At severalstages in the course groups of students spent class time working out detailed problems thattraditionally might have been presented as part of a lecture. For example, the students determinedthe appearance of a single-crystal electron diffraction pattern using an Ewald sphereconstruction. The instructor walks through the classroom as students work asking questions toencourage students’ critical reflection while also answering student questions. Twocomputational modules were also integrated into the course, in which students either usedsupplied software or developed software tools (using MATLAB) to model equilibrium structuresof materials.To facilitate the active learning approach, the course in fall 2012 was located in a
Conference Session
Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cyrus Habibi P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ronald R Ulseth, Iron Range Engineering ; Michael Richard Carlson
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
engineering projects, professionalism and reflection (metacognition). His research in the area of engineering education is focused on project-based learning, design and innovation, professionalism and self-directed learning.Mr. Ronald R Ulseth, Iron Range Engineering Ron Ulseth directs and instructs in the Iron Range Engineering program in Virginia, Minnesota and he teaches in the Itasca Community College engineering program in Grand Rapids, MN. He was instrumental in growing the Itasca program from ten students in 1992 to 160 students in 2010. In 2009, he worked with a national development team of engineering educators to develop the 100% PBL curriculum used in the Iron Range model. He has successfully acquired and
Conference Session
Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT); Heidar Malki, University of Houston (CoT); Xiaohui Yuan, University of North Texas
Tagged Divisions
Systems Engineering
. Learning outcomes in each area reflect the overall goals of theproject and include: (1) at the component level, students will demonstrate their ability to (a)select appropriate sensors to monitor physical phenomena and (b) design analog and digitalsignal conditioning circuits to connect them to microcontroller/computers; (2) at the systemlevel, students will be able to identify and use current technology practiced in monitoring andcontrol systems; (3) at the network level, students will be able to (a) understand fundamentalconcepts of WSN, and (b) design and develop such a system; and (4) at the capstone/projectlevel, students will be able to demonstrate their capability to design, develop, implement, and testa networked data acquisition system to
Conference Session
POTPOURRI
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey Chastine, Southern Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions
Computing & Information Technology
render anaugmented view, similar to the helmets used in virtual reality. Using an HMD, the user viewsthe physical world through transparent glass capable of reflecting virtual information, oralternatively, using the two small displays in helmet that display a video stream of theenvironment. While providing an immersive experience, they are prohibitively expensive formany universities. An alternative to HMDs is to use smart mobile devices that serve as awindow through which to view the augmented world. By pointing the device at an area ofinterest, the video stream from the built-in camera can be sent to the display, providing the userwith a mediated view of the world. This view provides no depth information, but can still serveas a foundation for
Conference Session
Assessment of Community Engagement
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew J. Traum, Milwaukee School of Engineering; David A Howell, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Leah C. Newman, MSOE
Tagged Divisions
Community Engagement Division
carry high stakes for students since both are required for graduation. Thus,negative comments reflect a fundamental observation: for engineering, servant-leadershipprojects are more time-consuming than conventional course projects due to the need to serve anoutside stakeholder on a deadline. A best-practice, therefore, is build more time into courses forservant-leadership projects than is typically given for conventional projects.To further place negative aquaponics miniature project comments in context, it is helpful tocompare this project against design-and-build projects selected by instructors in previousofferings of this thermodynamics course. Examples include 1) calorimeters to identify mystery