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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Biological & Agricultural

doors were chosen to be without hinges because the swinging doors would not be able toopen in the confined space where the chamber will be located in the greenhouse. Chambermaterial chosen: a) 3/8” plywood shell for low cost and weight, b) ultraviolet resistant interiorpaint, and c) staining finish for age, mold, and insect deterrent.HEPA filter selection. Organic air HEPA filters are designed and created using opposing dualcone technology that optimizes airflow even as it filters out airborne particles, molds, insects andbacteria. These filters can be easily maintained, only needing a soft brush and water to cleanboth inside and out. In order to have this filter work efficiently it needs an airflow of 452-680CFM (cubic feet per minute) to

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 4: The Best of the All: FPD Best Papers

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary A. Fraley, Michigan Technological University; A. J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University

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First-Year Programs

Exposition, 2003. Page 26.1677.14Appendix A: Fall 2014 Blended Learning Student Survey 1. Of the items below, which did you find most helpful when preparing for your ENG class? (select all that apply, some options are not available in all sections) A. Nothing B. The assigned reading C. Look at course outline D. Preview lecture online E. Complete pre-lesson activities (e.g., quizzes, videos, exercises 2. On average, how much time do you use to prepare for each ENG class? A. Less than 5 minutes B. 5-10 minutes C. 10-15 minutes D. 15-30 minutes

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University; Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University

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Systems Engineering

Specifications (Hands-on): The class is divided into teams of four to six; half theteams are designate Group A and the rest is Group B. Each team is tasked with building a functionalobject (tower, bridge, mechanism). However, Group A designs one object and creates the instructionsfor Group B, and vice versa. Other than the written instructions, no communication is allowedbetween the teams. (The directions will not explain what is being built, only how to build it.) Eachobject is evaluated based on performance, and the teams report on the limitations and benefits ofhaving clear specifications.• Importance of Clear Mission Objectives (Group design): The class is divided into (different

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Innovations in Communications and Wireless Systems Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vuk Marojevic, Virginia Tech; Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Carl B Dietrich P.E., Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech; Taeyoung Yang, Virginia Tech; Christian W. Hearn, Weber State University; Nicholas F Polys, Virginia Tech Advanced Research Computing; R. Michael Buehrer, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

design research results to inform engineering practice.Dr. Carl B Dietrich P.E., Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech A licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Carl Dietrich earned a BS EE degree from Texas A&M University, and MS EE and PhD EE degrees from Virginia Tech. He has taught courses in software defined radio, communications systems, electronics, and electromagnetic fields. He has also taught short courses on software defined radio since 2007, covering fundamental concepts and enabling technologies in addition to the use of open source software to develop and run SDR applications. In addition, Dr. Dietrich has performed and directed research in the areas of cognitive

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ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

whole system composed of: PLC, VFD, three phase motor, motor starters, relays, contactors, transducers, weather station, and Ethernet communication system.  Experimental investigation of several alternatives (a) the power factors, inductive reactance and resistance for the fan motor, as a function of the frequency, (b) the electrical power measured for different value of the frequency,  Development of a better understanding as to how each of the above factors impact the energy consumption,  Development of appropriate and novel methods to design and to analyze the control of ventilation system,  Quantitative estimation of the energy saving potential in practical applicationsMost importantly

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Teaching and Advising Students in that Critical First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shelley Lorimer P.Eng., MacEwan University; Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs

: Development and Validation. Gallup Consulting.20. Agoki. G., Ng, B. and Johnson, R (2007). Development of Communication Skills and Teamwork Amongst Undergraduate Engineering Students. Proceedings of the 37th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. October 10-13. Milwaukee, USA.21. Anson, CM, Bernold, LE, Spurlin, J, and Crossland, C. (2004) Empowering Learning in Engineering: A Study of Learning Styles, Strategies, and Success of First-Year Students. International Conference on Engineering Education and Research “Progress Through Partnership”, VSB-TUO, Ostrava, ISSN 1562-3590.22. Felder, RM, Felder, GN, and Dietz, EJ (1998). A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention. V. Comparisons with Traditionally

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University; Timothy A Poynton, University of Massachusetts Boston

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #11122Power Engineering Day-a way to attract high school students from underrep-resented groups to consider careers in electric powerDr. Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University Associate Professor at Suffolk University In Electrical Engineering. PI of NSF SSTEM grant, Electrical Engineering Scholars at Suffolk. Work with the Power Industry to put an emphasis on electric power in our curriculumDr. Timothy A Poynton, University of Massachusetts Boston Dr. Timothy Poynton is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of

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ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

questions. The average gradingof such exam are shown in Table 3. One or multiple exam questions were associated with eachlearning objective, permitting that learning objective to be measured by direct assessment. Thepoints scored per question were converted to a percentage scale and then to an “A” through “F”scale, using the traditional grade assignments. Table 3 shows the breakdown of letter gradesreceived for each exam question. The equivalent class GPA is shown for each question, based ona 4.0 scale.Direct assessment provides the most accurate measure of a student’s knowledge in a givencourse. In this course, less than 50% of students were able to have a grade of “A”. The other 50%are subdivided between “B”, “C”, “D”, and “F”. One student was

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Chao Li, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; G. Thomas Bellarmine P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

(b)In order to use the BS2 module a connection must be established with the software through acomputer. Communication is via serial port (9600 baud for programming). When using themodule independently, communication connections must be made carefully and should followthe schematic in Figure 7. Pin 1 (SOUT) is the serial output from the module and connects to PCserial port RX pin (DB9 pin 2 / DB25 pin 3) for programming. Pin 2 (SIN) is the serial input andconnects to PC serial port TX pin (DB9 pin 3 / DB25 pin2) for programming. Pin 3 (ATN)connects to PC serial port DTR pin (DB9 pin 4 / DB25pin 20) for programming. Pin 4 (VSS) issystem ground (same as pin 23) and connects to PC serial port GND pin (DB9 pin 5 / DB25 pin7) for programming [8

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Innovations in Communications and Wireless Systems Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne A Scales, Virginia Tech; J Michael Ruohoniemi; Geoff Crowley

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Electrical and Computer

the field of Global Navigation Satellite Systems, In Frontiers in EducationConference (FIE), 2010 IEEE (pp. T4C-1). IEEE.[10] Crowley, G., G. Bust, A. Reynolds, I. Azeem, R. Wilder, B. W. O'Hanlon, M. L. Psiaki, S. Powell, T. E.Humphreyes, and J. A. Bhatti (2011), CASES: A novel low-cost ground-based dual-frequency GPS softwarereceiver and space weather monitor, in Proceedings of the 24th International Technical Meeting of The SatelliteDivision of the Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2011), pp. 1437–1446, Portland, OR, September 2011.[11] Dautermann, T., M. Sgammini, and S. Pullen (2013), Ionospheric threat simulation for GNSS using the Spirenthardware signal simulator, GPS Solutions, 1-9

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology; Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #11190Ethics for BeginnersDr. Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn Dyrud is a full professor in the Communication Department at Oregon Institute of Technology and regularly teaches classes in business and technical writing, public speaking, rhetoric, and ethics; she is part of the faculty team for the Civil Engineering Department’s integrated senior project. She is active in ASEE as a regular presenter, moderator, and paper reviewer; she has also served as her campus’ representative for 17 years, as chair of the Pacific Northwest Section, and as section newsletter editor. She was named an

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

learning objective to be measured by directassessment. The points scored per question were converted to a percentage scale and then to an “A”through “F” scale, using the traditional grade assignments. Table 7 shows the breakdown of letter gradesreceived for each exam question. The equivalent class GPA is shown for each question, based on a 4.0scale.Direct assessment provides the most accurate measure of a student’s knowledge in a given course. In thiscourse, about 50% of students were able to have a grade of “A”. The other 50% are subdivided between“B” and “C”. Some students were not able to answer the questions successfully, obtaining grades of “F

Conference Session

Student Motivation and Faculty Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Wolfe, Carnegie Mellon University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

medical degree? Med. Educ. 41, 565–572 (2007).13. Seymour, E. & Hewitt, N. M. Talking About Leaving: Why Undergraduates Leave the Sciences. (Westview Press , 1997).14. ABET - Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs, 2014 - 2015 . at 15. Hutchison-Green, M. A., Follman, D. K. & Bodner, G. M. Providing a Voice: Qualitative Investigation of the Impact of a First-Year Engineering Experience on Students’ Efficacy Beliefs. J. Eng. Educ. 97, 177–190 (2008).16. Marra, R. M., Rodgers, K. A., Shen, D. & Bogue, B. Leaving Engineering: A Multi-Year Single Institution Study. J. Eng. Educ. 101, 6–27 (2012

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Innovative Use of Technology II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Higher Education 18, 582–587 (1995).19. Sitthiworachart, J. & Joy, M. Web-based Peer Assessment in Learning Computer Programming. in 4th Annual Conference of the LTSN Centre for Information and Computer Sciences (2003).20. Trahasch, S. Towards a Flexible Peer Assessment System. Fifth International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) 2004 (2004).21. Tsai, C., Liu, E. Z., Lin, S. S. J. & Yuan, S. A Networked Peer Assessment System Based on a Vee Heuristic. Innov. Educ. Teach. Int. 38, 220–230 (2001).22. Lesh, R. A., Hoover, M., Hole, B., Kelly, A. & Post, T. in Handbook of Research Design in Mathematics and Science Education (eds. Kelly, A. & Lesh, R. A

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 16: That Important Decision - Which Engineering Major?

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; James Warnock, Mississippi State University; Amy Barton, Mississippi State University; Rani Warsi Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University; Jane Nicholson Moorhead, Mississippi State University

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First-Year Programs

pilot is continuing with a qualitativeanalysis of open-ended survey questions and an investigation into student demographics such asretention tracking. We are planning a revised course offering in the Fall 2015 semester that willallow for additional data collection from students and from university personnel regarding ourhybrid model implementation and introduction course offering. Additionally, with an eyetowards revising the course for the Fall, we are planning a Spring 2015 survey of departmentheads, introduction to engineering instructors within each of the departments, and academiccoordinators within each department.References1 Lichtenstein, G., Loshbaugh, H., Claar, B., Bailey, T., and Sheppard, S.D. (2007). Should Istay or should I go

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Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Hassanein Jaleel Radhi, California State University, Fullerton

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Mechanical Engineering

. Simple Communication Radio Controllers.The course activities were then mapped to the desired project lab development and outcomes.Specifically, the process for integrating inquiry techniques into the lab projects, contained thefollowing phases: • Determine faculty goals and objectives; analysis of potential students (students, who take the course are juniors and do not have a prior knowledge in the field of mechanical design and it’s applications); • Determine faculty role in the learning process and develop an instructional plan; • Design lab activities, assignments, and assessments that are congruent with four major desired student outcomes: (a) improved critical thinking, (b) greater capacity for

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University; Thomas J Brumm, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

3.5 engineering (weight factor)(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to 4.5 3.6 3.3 4.4 3.7 4.0 4.1 3.4 4.2 analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to 4.5 3.9 3.8 3.0 4.2 4.4 3.9 4.3 4.1 3.8 4.1 meet desired needs(d) an ability to function

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Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn R. Sowells, North Carolina A&T State University; Nina Exner, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Sherry F. Abernathy, North Carolina A&T State University; Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University ; Brenda S. Faison Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

before arrival.  The annual Women in Technology Day featured top female executives who served as our panel to discuss their success as Women in Technology followed by a Q&A session.  Increased female presence and visibility on our advertisements and information sheets for perspective students.  During events (campus events, college fairs, career fairs), we ensure that there are always female faculty, staff or students present to reinforce female visibility and leadership in technology and to answer any questions. B. Females in Technology (FiT) Summer Boot Camp The FiT Summer Boot Camp is a summer weekend residential

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Evaluating Student Behaviors and Attitudes

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magdalini Z Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Rodney Boehm, Engineering Academic and Student Affairs; James L Wilson, Texas A&M University - College of Engineering

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Amelink et al. (5), innovative thinking skills include: a)critical thinking and effective generation of new ideas, b) application and integrationof science/engineering content knowledge, c) ability to organize newinformation/ideas/products articulately, d) ability to communicate ideas to peers andothers, effective use of technology/tool selection in design process, e) complex Page 26.261.2thinking process that transforms a creative idea into useful services/products,potential for prototyping/commercialization. The program discussed here has beendeveloped to promote innovation with focus on the following learning outcomes:Understanding of Design (a thru e

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First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Marbouti, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

may decide to drop the course without it appearing on theirrecords. At this week, only homework, quiz grades and attendance records were available. Alogistic regression model was created based on Spring 2011 data to predict success (i.e., receivinga grade of A, B, or C) or failure (i.e., receiving a grade of D or F) in the course. The results areshown in Table II. In this model, only quiz and homework grades were significant predictors ofsuccess. Thus attendance was removed from the model. The final model for week 2 is reported inTable III and equation (1): Page 26.304.5 Ln(p/1-p) = (4.06)*homework + (2.73)*quiz -2.23 (1

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Concept Inventories and Assessment of Knowledge

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A Urlacher, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

cognitive and learning sciences, he has led the development and psychometric validation of the Statics Concept Inventory – a test of statics conceptual knowledge. He is the co-author of Open Learning Initiative (OLI) Engineering Statics, and he is the author of a textbook Mechanics of Materials, published by Pearson.Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University Floraliza B. Bornasal is a doctoral candidate in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University. Her research explores engineering practice and learning in workplace contexts. She received her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Saint Martin’s University and her master’s degree in civil engineering - with a focus in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Harding University; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kavitha Durga Ramane; William G Graziano, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the past chair of the IN/IL section. He is a fellow of the Teaching Academy and listed in the Book of Great Teachers at Purdue University./ He was the first engineering faculty member to receive the national Campus Compact Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning. He was a co-recipient of the National Academy of Engineering’s Bernard Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education and the recipient of the National Society of Professional Engineers’ Educational Excellence Award and the ASEE Chester Carlson Award. He is a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Society of Professional Engineers.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering Division: Student Issues as Related to Culture

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prashant Rajan, Iowa State University; Charles T. Armstrong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Elizabeth J. O'Connor , Ketchum Change; Patrice Marie Buzzanell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rebecca L. Dohrman, Maryville University; Colleen Arendt, Fairfield University ; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering

Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning. He was a co-recipient of the National Academy of Engineering’s Bernard Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education and the recipient of the National Society of Professional Engineers’ Educational Excellence Award and the ASEE Chester Carlson Award. He is a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Society of Professional Engineers.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a

Conference Session

Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Computer Engineering: CE2016 Update

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Alan Durant, Milwaukee School of Engineering; John Impagliazzo, Hofstra University; Susan E. Conry, Clarkson University; Robert B. Reese, Mississippi State University; Herman Lam, University of Florida; Victor P. Nelson, Auburn University; Joseph L.A. Hughes, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #11092CE2016 Update (Panel Discussion)Dr. Eric Alan Durant, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Durant is a Professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering where he serves as director of the computer engineering program. He is the IEEE-CS chair of the CE2016 Steering Committee, which is revising the joint IEEE-CS/ACM CE2004 guidelines for undergraduate computer engineering programs. He consults with Starkey Hearing Technologies on an ongoing basis specializing in DSP, beamforming, and convex optimization for hearing applications and holds two US patents.Prof. John Impagliazzo, Hofstra UniversityProf. Susan E. Conry

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fabien R Durand, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jin Woo Kim, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dorian Henao; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Daniel A. McAdams, Texas A&M University; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms, Georgia Institue of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Design: A Cognitive Study. 2007.11. Yen J, Weissburg M, Helms M, Goel A. Biologically inspired design: a tool for interdisciplinary education. Biomimetics: nature-based innovation. Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton. 2011;7.12. Dieter GE, Schmidt LC. Engineering Design. 4 ed. St. Louis: McGraw-Hill; 2009.13. Ulrich KT, Eppinger SD. Product Design and Development. 3rd ed. Boston, MA: McGraw- Hill/Irwin; 2004.14. Otto K, Wood K. Product Design: Techniques in Reverse Engineering, Systematic Design, and Page 26.342.11 New Product Development. New York: Prentice-Hall; 2001.15. Hyman B. Fundamentals of

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Diversity in Chemical Engineering Education: Status and Perspectives

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl A Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Arthur Felse, Northwestern University; Karen A High, Clemson University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

level. Thereafter gender diversity increases to 17.7% at the faculty level. Therefore, thebottleneck for gender diversity in chemical engineering education appears to be correlated to thedoctoral level. Based on this data, we believe it is vital for the chemical engineering communityto take efforts to recruit and retain higher number of women students in doctoral programs. (a) (b)(c) (d)Figure 1. Gender Diversity within the Chemical Engineering Field. (a) Chemical EngineeringDivision membership (total of 536 members); (b) Engineering Faculty; (c) Engineering DoctoralStudents; (d) Engineering Baccleaurate Students.Even with some favorable diversity in

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Assessing Social Responsibility & Sustainability

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sarah Aileen Brownell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Richard A House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alexander T. Dale, Engineers for a Sustainable World

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods, Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Scale (SSDS), was designed to measure four sustainability-related outcomes: (a) confidence in responding to wicked problems and awareness of (b) global,(c) social, and (d) environmental responsibilities as a designer. The SSDS was implementedpre-post within a course context as part of a multi-university initiative called the WickedProblems in Sustainability Initiative (WPSI) during the Fall of 2014.The primary objective of this paper was to provide an overview of the reliability of the SSDSand to consider where the SSDS may still be improved for optimal alignment with WPSIobjectives and outcomes. Our secondary goal was to consider where WPSI may be improved inthe future in light of the survey results, which included the survey items and written

Conference Session

Best Papers in K-12 / Pre-college Division

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey A Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

elementary and middle schoolSTEM integration in science classrooms. The goal of the institute was to support 4th – 8th gradeteachers in the development and implementation of an integrated STEM unit centered around anengineering design challenge situated in a rich, realistic context. The professional developmentinstitute occurred during the summer over a three week period. The focus of the three weeksincluded (a) understanding engineering design, data analysis, and measurement as well asassociated pedagogies; (b) gaining a deeper understanding of science content; and (c) developingcurricular units.Teachers developed integrated STEM units using an iterative process. Following the professionaldevelopment institute, teacher participants piloted selected

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicolas A. Brown, Florida Atlantic University; Khaled Sobhan, Florida Atlantic University; Edgar An, Florida Atlantic University; Ryne A Sherman, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

].Faculty undoubtedly play a critical role in the classroom and beyond in improving motivationand the student learning experience [14]. More specifically, through their teaching practices in theclassroom, faculty can help students meet (or not) their three innate psychological needs(autonomy, competence and relatedness) and thus promote (or hinder) students’ intrinsicmotivation for learning. To date, no research has (a) investigated what Engineering faculty knowabout Self-Determination Theory and it’s relationship to student learning, (b) explored whetherfaculty awareness and knowledge of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) [6] has any beneficialimpact on classroom learning environment and student learning, and (c) investigated whetherstudent-level

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #13652Designing a Toy Box Organizer: A PictureSTEM Curriculum Module (Cur-riculum Exchange)Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University Kristina M. Tank is an Assistant Professor of Science Education in the School of Education at Iowa State University. She currently teaches undergraduate courses in science education for elementary education majors. As a former elementary teacher, her research and teaching interests are centered around improv- ing elementary students’ science and engineering learning and increasing teachers’ use of effective STEM instruction in the elementary grades. With the increased emphasis on