Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Douglas E. Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

projects toundertake: a synchronous counter design and a 7-segnment display system. Both projectsutilized Altera Quartus II software and DE2 development boards. Evaluations were based onstudent surveys (course evaluations) and student work (assigned homework, exams and labs).Recent offerings of this course taught in the traditional way by the same instructor resulted inonly 62% of the students receiving a “B-” or higher grade for the course. In the first iteration ofproject-based learning, the number of students who received a “B-” or better increased to 86%.Moreover, 96% of students “agree” or “strongly agree” that projects helped them to better learnthe course content.A module of Introduction to Engineering was also modified to increase PBL

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farhan Azhar, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Kristofer Tite, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Christopher Hansen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sammy G. Shina, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Alaina M Schiano; David Joe Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

systems.2) Kit-based systems can allow students to interact and learn during the assembly, modificationand repair process.The two kit-based systems that were deployed in the University of Massachusetts Lowell Me-chanical Engineering courses were the (a) Zentoolworks family of CNC machines (7”x12”,7”x7” and 12” x 12” cut area, https://www.zentoolworks.com) and (b) the Inventables.comShapeoko II system (https://www.inventables.com/projects/shapeoko-2-the-works-110v). A de-tailed presentation of these machines as well as the safety considerations (safety enclosures,noise limits, electrical systems, etc.) is presented in Vaillant et al.3-62.1.1 Zentoolworks PVC Sheet, Threaded Rod CNC MachinesZentoolworks CNC machines comprise a single axis moving

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

maintenance. Also, students gain experiencewith printing platform preparation including the use of Kapton tape, acetone/ABS (acrylonitrilebutadiene styrene) mix, or hairspray when using ABS filament, as well as paper tape, glass, orpaper glue when using PLA (polylactic acid) filament.Figure 1 depicts typical objects printed at this stage as well as some of the tools used. Figure 1-ashows a set of bracelets printed in PLA. Even though PLA is not flexible, due to their geometrythe bracelets are. Figure 1-b presents an assembly. Multiple parts are printed separately and thenassembled into a final product. Each elephant in Figure 1-c is an assembly where all the parts ofthe elephant are printed simultaneously. After an elephant is released, the legs (in

Conference Session

Student Success III: Affect and Attitudes

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan R. Senkpeil, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

first year GPA to ascertain the predictive power of cognitive factors alone.  Non-Cognitive Model: This model added seven non-cognitive factors on top of the two cognitive factors. These additional variables were regressed onto students’ composite first year GPA to discover if non-cognitive factors predict first year GPA better than the model with cognitive factors alone.In the Cognitive-Only Model high school GPA and standardized test score predicted a significantamount of variance in first year GPA (F(2,327) = 10.60, p < .001). Also, high school GPA (b =.40, SE = .11, p < .001; β = .19) and standardized test score (b = .02, SE = .007, p < .05; β = .11)were both significant individual predictors in the

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

) (b)Figure 1- (a) CAD model demonstrating the 2D views that fully represent the design shown inthe isometric view (b) Image demonstrating the numerous views that are required to fullydescribe an entire system.[5]The system competencies defined by Schindel et al [3] include the following:1. Describing the target of innovation from a systems perspective;2. Applying a system stakeholder view of value, trade-offs, and optimization;3. Understanding system’s interactions and states (modes);4. Specifying system technical requirements;5. Creating and analyzing high level design;6. Assessing solution feasibility, consistency, and completeness;7. Performing system failure mode and risk analysis;8. Planning system families, platforms, and product lines

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Martino, Roger Williams University; Amine Ghanem, Roger Williams University

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Civil Engineering

in Figure 2. Also, deflection videos of select cases areshown in Figure 3. These representations were used in the classroom to assist the authors inpresenting some of the concept, and at the same time students had access to these files on line(Note: An Adobe Reader is required to run the videos). (a) (b) (c) (d)Figure 1. Simply support interactive image (a) Reactions, (b) Shear diagram development, (c)Moment diagram development, (d) Deflection diagram (which is a video) and location offlexural characteristics (a) (b) (c

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J Skromme, Arizona State University; Xiang Gao, Arizona State University; Bhargav Korrapati, Arizona State University; Vignesh Seetharam, Arizona State University; Yih-Fang Huang, University of Notre Dame; Daniel H Robinson, The University of Texas at Austin

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

provides answer-based tutoring where thestudent is usually just told whether or not their final (usually numerical) answer is correct. In afew cases, intermediate results are requested. Students were randomly assigned to either useCircuit Tutor or System X for DC node analysis, and the opposite system for DC mesh analysis(Group A), or vice versa (Group B). The Circuit Tutor exercises included both writing therelevant types of equations, and a separate module where they had to be fully solved. CircuitTutor provided corresponding examples, though students were not required to view them. Thenumber and types of problems assigned in System X were designed to be very similar to thenumber and type of problems students had to work in Circuit Tutor, though

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University

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Manufacturing

asdisposable commodities2.Engineering Technology prepares graduates with knowledge skills and technical problem solvingabilities necessary to success in a wide range of engineering technology disciplines3. The specificABET ETAC student outcomes for Engineering Technology are4: a. An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities b. An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies c. An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct

Conference Session

New Pedagogical Approaches in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John L. Gossage, Lamar University

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Chemical Engineering

(using a cubic B-spline algorithm implemented via VisualBasic for Applications, or VBA) and then drawing the McCabe-Thiele diagram in MicrosoftExcel. In this way, the effect of changes to the operating conditions can be easily demonstrated.Furthermore, the method will locate the azeotrope if the system has one.The goals of this paper are to provide instructors a quick, automated method of generating aMcCabe-Thiele diagram for a nonideal binary system to facilitate classroom instruction, to aidstudents in learning about and manipulating these diagrams, and to demonstrate how to integrateVBA calculations (including the cubic B-splines) into an Excel worksheet.NotationVariable Definitiona,b,c,d Cubic equation coefficientsA The

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meera NK Singh P.Eng, University of Calgary; Leszek Sudak P.Eng., University of Calgary; Philip Egberts P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Mechanics

profile of the class and instructors is then constructed and correlations are madewith the key demographics and student success. Finally, this data is used to address the mismatchbetween the conventional dynamics teaching and evaluation methods used by the faculty, and thelearning styles of the students in the classroom. Based on the results of the study, Section 4 Table 1: University of Calgary Grade Point Average – Letter Grade Conversion Chart. Letter Grade A+, A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F GPA 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0 Table 2: Grade Distribution in the 2015 Dynamics Class. Program Number Percent Average Average Overall

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

) Time (hour) (a) (b) Figure 1 Azimuth (a) and solar altitude (b) on Feb. 20, 2014in Bridgeport, CT [5] For a site survey, a solar PathFinder is used to evaluate the shading of the surroundingbuilding or trees and other factors that will affect the PV system production. Figure 2 (a) showsthat the students are working on the Solar PathFinder and Figure 2 (b) shows the result on thesunpath diagram. In addition, the students can also find the information from the Solmetricwebsite to determine the best optimal azimuth and tilt angles for the solar panels [6]. (a) (b) Figure 2 The experiment on

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas - El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas - El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas - El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas - El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas - El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas - El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas - El Paso

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

sections of the same class using the 3Dprinting technology) beginning the Fall semester of 2014. The classes participating in this initialstudy consisted of similar enrollment numbers. Class A had twenty four students and was designatedthe reference group and did not participate in the use of 3D printers in the class. The first class thatdid use 3D printers in the class (Class B) consisted of twenty-six students; the second class (Class C)had twenty-two students, and the third class (Class D) had twenty-four students. The study continuedin the Fall of 2015. The first 2015 class (Class E) consisted of twenty-nine students, the second class(Class F) had twenty-seven students, and the third class (Class G) had twenty-seven students.Students from both

Conference Session

Electromagnetics & Power Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marc Mitchell, University of Evansville; Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Katherine Michelle Chandler

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Electrical and Computer

: 2 ℎ = lnHere ε is the total permittivity, h is the axial height, and b and a are the outer and inner radiirespectively. We take advantage of the fact that when the capacitor is empty (air filled) thepermittivity is ε ≈ ε0 since the dielectric constant (relative permittivity) is εr ≈ 1. As the capacitorspace between the conductors is filled with water the total capacitance can be viewed as theparallel combination of a water filled capacitor (dielectric constant εr ≈ 80) of height z with an airfilled capacitor of height h – z. The result is the sum of two regions. 2 (80) 2 (ℎ − ) 2

Conference Session

Assessment II: Learning Gains and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin James Call, Utah State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Thayne L Sweeten Ph.D., Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

“well-behaved”, inferring requirements like normality.Unfortunately, real-world data is often not normal – particularly real-world, academic,standardized test data14-17. In the data collected for this study, one subset of participants seemedto score especially high on the PSVT:R. This led to the observation by researchers of a potentialceiling effect. “Ceiling effect” is the term used to describe the situation when many participantsobtain a maximum score18. This is a type of censoring – where censored data occurs when thereis a lower bound, a; an upper bound, b; or a situation with bounds a and b19. Kruskal and Tanur19point out that censored data will result in sample means and standard deviations that are poorpredictors of the population mean

Conference Session

Instructional and Learning Assessment in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

engaged learning style preferencesacross the Felder-Silverman dimensions.With these observations, we became more interested in variability in student performance acrossdifferent sections of material balances, and whether faculty with “low performing” sectionsshared any similar features in their exams.Data on final grades were gathered for six faculty (aforementioned Faculty A through F) overfive semesters (Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, and Spring 2015). Faculty B, C,and D taught the course twice in this time period, whereas Faculty A, E, and F each taught thecourse once. There is no statistically significant difference in final grade mean between FacultyA, B, C, and F. Faculty D adjusted raw scores up at the end of term for both

Conference Session

Innovations in Advanced Fabrication Technologies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen Duong; Akihiko Kumagai, California State University - Sacramento; Adewale George Ogbogho, SMAL; John Tien

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

close statuses of this gripper are shown in Fig. 6.(a) (b)Fig. 6: Photos of a 3D-printed electrostatic gripper, (a) open, (b) closedWe also handcrafted another gripper with a design described in Fig. 7. Although more laborintensive to produce than a 3D-printed gripper, it is significantly smaller (8 mm x 6 mm for thegripper portion) with much more displacement in open-close action as seen in Fig. 8. polystyrene covers and spacers aluminum foil (0.016 mm thick) polypropylene sheet (0.05 mm thick

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahdi Malmali, University of Minnesota; Kevin Wagner, University of Minnesota; Michael H. Reese, University of Minnesota - West Central Research and Outreach Center; Edward L. Cussler, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Alon V. McCormick, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Chemical Engineering

the pilot plant), and review of literature (multidisciplinary in nature). Two researchers acted as "clients", providing a charge to each team with a request for design recommendations. The charge memo provided a very open-ended design task (this is the second design course; the first is a much more traditional chemical engineering process design experience). b. Each team needed to work on a tight schedule to produce recommendations for the "client". While chemical engineering issues were the primary focus of the team's work, the context of the design challenge required understanding of multidisciplinary issues

Conference Session

Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aneet Dharmavaram Narendranath, Michigan Technological University; Prathamesh Prashant Deshpande, Michigan Technological University; Madhu Kolati, Michigan Technological University; Datta Sandesh Manjunath, Michigan Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

students to apply principles of engineering, basicscience, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations); to model,analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes; and prepare students towork professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems while requiring topics in each area.”The following student outcomes are outlined by ABET in their criteria for accrediting engineeringprograms and they will be referred to as ABET (a)-(k) as is customarily the case: (a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet

Conference Session

Classroom Practice I: Active and Collaborative Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dawn Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Higher Education, 45, 115-138.[11] Laux, D., Luse, A., & Mennecke, B. (2016). Collaboration, connectedness, and community: An examination of the factors influencing student persistence in virtual communities. Computers in Human Behavior, 57, 452-464.[12] Nielsen, J. (1993) Usability Engineering. San Francisco: Morgan Kaufmann[13] Brooke, J. (1996). SUS: A quick and dirty usability scale. In: P.W. Jordan, B. Thomas, B.A. Weerdmeester & I.L. McClelland (Eds.), Usability Evaluation in Industry. London: Taylor & Francis.[14] Bangor, A., Kortum, P. T., & Miller, J. T. (2008). An Empirical Evaluation of the System Usability Scale. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 24(6), 574-594.[15] Kortum, P. T., &

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity CollegeDublin, The University of Dublin

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

materials that are manipulated for human ends.These tensions can be broadly classified as related to being and practice in engineeringeducation. While Table 1 reflects issues identified at the workshop it is important to note thatnone of these tensions are isolated, i.e. they all depend on each other in the larger, inter-relatedsystem that is engineering education. (a) 2003-2005: 16 issues from 6 programs (b) 2013-2015: 46 issues from 17 programs Figure 1: Comparison between major issues identified in National Science Foundation program solicitations and descriptions separated by one decade.To understand how the issues identified by faculty participants at the workshop compare withthose that are

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Abbas H. Diab, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Christopher E. Hartman, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Yakov Pachepsky, USDA-ARS; Rakesh Joshi

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Biological & Agricultural

components to complete the system. Figure 7 (a and b)shows the actual layout and a schematic sketch of the system respectively. (a) (b) Figure 7: Water Sampling System a) Layout, b) SketchThe following functional sequence is achieved by appropriately programming the Arduino Megaassociated with the sampling system; as each of the waypoint is reached by the STRIDER underPixhawk navigation, the Arduino Mega interfaced with the sampling system is programmedappropriately to start the vacuum pump, open the desired valve, wait appropriate length of time tocreate vacuum in the corresponding sampling flask. Pressure difference causes water from anotherinlet

Conference Session

Developing Infrastructure Professionals

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W Roberts, Southern Utah University; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC

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Civil Engineering

education.To assess how the teaching materials impact student learning, two assessment instruments havebeen developed: 1. A concept map instrument that assesses student understanding of infrastructure and the systems aspects of infrastructure, and 2. An “Infrastructures Views Survey” (IVS) that seeks to determine students’ a. Understanding of the importance of infrastructure to society, b. Appreciation of the infrastructure problems in the US, c. Understanding of the potential solutions to infrastructure problems, and d. Interest in infrastructure challenges and solutions, including the pertinence of in- frastructure management to their future careers.This paper provides background on the

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Jose J. Fontan-Pagan, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Omar I. Molina-Bas, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus; Tim L. Mrozowski, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Construction

for this population.LimitationsSeveral limitations were faced through the implementation of this study. The training programwas administered to 104 structural steel workers in the metropolitan area of San Juan, PR, andmay not represent the whole population of Hispanic steel workers in other areas across theUnited States. Furthermore, the study was limited to a maximum population sample of 104structural steel workers.References[1] Bratcher, B., Ruttenberg, R., and Obando, M., “Analysis of Work-Related Safety and Health Hazards of Unrepresented Workers in the Iron Industry,” The Center for Costruction Research and Training(February), (2010).[2] The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), [The Construction Chart

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firdous Saleheen, Temple University; ZIcong Wang, Temple University; William Moser, Temple University; Vira Oleksyuk, Temple University; Joseph Picone, Temple University; Chang-Hee Won, Temple University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

below 3 implies a negative attitude and above3 implies a positive attitude.The survey includes 20 questions regarding the usability of VOLTA software. The 20 questionscovered seven broad categories: A. Did students think the VOLTA is useful for their learning? (Learning environment) B. Did students find the software motivating? (Motivational value) C. Did students find the VOLTA easy to use? (Ease of use) D. Did students perceive the usefulness of various features of the VOLTA? (Perception of usefulness) E. Did students “buy into” the virtual laboratory environment? (Authenticity of virtual learning) F. What was the perceived quality of the VOLTA? (Quality assurance) G. What additional features or learning

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University - Pomona; Javad Shakib, DeVry University - Pomona; Hasan Muqri; Moe Saouli, DeVry University - Pomona

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Computers in Education

Exam, Professional Publications, 2015 8. Engineering Tools NCEES, https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FEOAT- Presentation-ASEE-2014-final.pdf 9. Triola, T., F., Essentials of Statistics, Addison Wesley, 2007. 10. Numbers Toolkit : Spearman Correlation, http://web.anglia.ac.uk/numbers/biostatistics/spearman/local_folder/critical_values.html Appendix A Electrical Discipline-Specific FE/EIT Exam Topics Knowledge Areas Number of Questions 1. Mathematics 11–17 A. Algebra and trigonometry B. Complex numbers C. Discrete

Conference Session

Proven Strategies in Classroom Engagement Part II: Activities for Creative Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric J. Fitzsimmons, Kansas State University; Stacey E. Tucker-Kulesza, Kansas State University; Xiongya Li, Kansas State University; Whitney Jeter, Fort Hays State University; Jana R. Fallin, Kansas State Univesity Teaching & Learning Center

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Civil Engineering

80% 70% 57% 60% 50% 40% 30% 25% 20% 12% 10% 4% 2% 0% A B C D F Final Grade FIGURE 1 Final grade and percentage of all grades by student respondentsFifty seven percent of the students that took the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2B: Strategies for Writing and Communication Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendi M. Kappers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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First-Year Programs

of a perceived social elementinclusion, (b) changes in learning from the perspective of the reviewer rather than the receiver offeedback, and (c) improvement in perceived information literacy. Additionally, this researchexamines Canvas attributes as identified by Sondergaard & Mulder(1) (2012) of (a) Automation,(b) Simplicity, (c) Customizability, and (d) Accessibility, which support statements from theliterature that indicate a lack of investigation of more modern peer review tools. Survey results,both qualitative and quantitative, were analyzed across three different peer-reviewed assignmentsfor this examination. Of the 91 respondents, representing a 32% response rate, descriptiveanalysis revealed themes ranging from Changes in Student

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University; Timothy J. Hinds, Michigan State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

identified in Table 1 along with the intendedengineering design skills that we aim to teach.Table 1. Table of prototyping challenges.Challenge Specifics Engineering Design Skills Special materials needed (see legend)Ping Pong Launcher: Launch B, D/B, T, I, C Office supplies, ping ponga ping pong ball the furthest ballsdistance. Scoring is basedupon distance divided byweight.Pick Up Sticks: use a limited U, B, D/B, T, I, C Buttons, toothpicks, pipepalette of tools to transfer high cleaners, non-specific buildingnumbers of buttons to a

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University

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Mechanical Engineering

) Appropriate use of experiments, testing, measurements & prototyping (c) Appropriate design assumptions, techniques & engineering analysis (b, d, f) Appropriate utilization of engineering tools (ie cad software, analysis software, etc.) (a, b ,c, d, f) Appropriate use of graphs, tables & figures (g) Appropriate format, technical writing technique & logical flow of information (g) Complete, accurate references & bibliography (g) Demonstrated application of engineering principles to formulate a solution to a technical problem (a) Totals Evaluation Scale 4.0 Excellent 3.0 Good 2.0 Average 1.0 Poor 0.0 UnacceptableTable 4. Assessment Rubric for Written Report. Capstone Design Project Presentation Assessment

Conference Session

Idea Generation and Creativity in Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keelin Siomha Leahy, University of Limerick; Patricia Mannix-McNamara, Research Centre for Education and Professional Practice

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Design in Engineering Education

Materials Technology (Wood). Thisensured participants had a basic level of knowledge in the relevant subject area to solve thedesign tasks. The gender breakdown for the sample is comparable to the gender cohort intechnology education Ireland26 (male cohort, n=43; 89.6% and female cohort, n=5; 10.4%).Design and structure of research methodsTask DetailsThe study involved two design based tasks; (a) norm (control) based, and (b) inventory(experimental) based. The briefs challenge students cognitive and affective domains, thusensuring creativity is facilitated, as it is “considered both a cognitive and affectiveendeavour”27. The two design task briefs were selected from the State ExaminationCommission examination design briefs. This ensured standard