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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Home, Parents, and Other Out-of-School Issues Related to K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jean M. Trusedell, EPICS; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Type Program Style Location A Urban, Private Stand alone class Southwest B Urban, Public Stand alone class Midwest C Suburban, Private Afterschool Midwest D Rural, Private In Class Midwest Table 1. Descriptions of the EPICS High Pilot SchoolsOf the students who completed the survey, 65.8% were female and 34.2% were male. The highpercentage of female respondents is due to the fact that two of the sites surveyed were all-girlsschools. Table 2 shows the ethnicity demographics. It should be noted that

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amjad Aman, University of Central Florida; Nina Orlovskaya, University of Central Florida; Haiyan Bai, University of Central Florida; Yunjun Xu, University of Central Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #16071Evaluation of Interactive and Inter-connected Software in UndergraduateRenewable Energy CoursesMr. Amjad Aman, University of Central Florida Amjad Aman is a PhD candidate at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida. His research interests include fuel cells, fuel cell materials, perovskites and numerical modeling.Prof. Nina Orlovskaya, University of Central Florida Prof. Nina Orlovskaya is an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Uni- versity of Central Florida. Her research interests are in field of ceramics for energy

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Communication as Performance

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

learning.Bibliography[1] W.E. Kastenberg, G. Hauser-Kastenberg, D. Norris. “An approach to undergraduate engineering education forthe 21st century,” American Society for Engineering Education Conference Proceedings, 2006.[2] J. Duderstadt. Engineering for a Changing world. A Roadmap to the Future of Engineering Practice, Research,and Education. The millennium Project, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2008.[3] A. Akera. “Liberal learning revisited: a historical examination of the underlying reasons, frustrations, andcontinued prospects of engineering and liberal arts integration,” American Society for Engineering EducationConference Proceedings, 2011.[4] C. Traver, J. Douglass Klein, B. Mikic

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Teaching & Learning Dynamics, Vibration, and Mechanics More Broadly

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University; David W Dinehart, Villanova University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Learning for Engineering Education: Theory and Practice,” Teaching in Higher Education, Vol. 5. No. 3. 3. Mays, T., Bower, K., Settle, K., and Mitchell, B. (2007) “Using Concept-Oriented Example Problems to Improve Student Performance in a Traditional Dynamics Course,” Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. 4. Graaf, E.D. and Kolmos, A. (2003) “Characteristics of Problem-Based Learning,” International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 19, No. 5. 5. Hake, R.R. (1997) “Interactive-Engagement vs. Traditional Methods: A Six-Thousand- Student Survey of Mechanics Test Data for Introductory Physics Courses,” American Journal of Physics, Vol. 66. 6

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Works in Progress: Assessment and Research Tools

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Ball, University of California - Santa Cruz; Linnea Kristina Beckett, University of California - Santa Cruz; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California - Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

authentic opportunities to contribute and work collaborativelytowards a common goal will be correlative to greater participation in and improved performanceof targeted learning outcomes including: a) STEM reasoning skills involved in scientificargumentation and b) understanding of technical STEM content implicated in sustainableengineering and ecological design projects and correlative to measureable changes in a) learnerappreciation for the role and applications of STEM in larger problem-solving contexts and b)  greater awareness of the possibilities for continuing membership and advancement incommunities of practice using STEM to solve local and societal problems and c) greaterconfidence in their own ability to pursue pathways into those

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UAV and other Team Projects in Aerospace Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Subodh Bhandari, Cal Poly Pomona

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Aerospace

presentation and publication at student and professionalconferences.AcknowledgementThe author would like to thank Northrop Grumman Corporation, Boeing Company, LockheedMartin Corporation, National Science Foundation, NASA Armstrong Flight ResearchCenter/AERO Institute, California Space Grant Consortium, and various student supportprograms at Cal Poly Pomona for providing funding support for these projects.References1. Anon, http://tealgroup.com/index.php/about-teal-group-corporation/press-releases/94-2013-uav-press-release, Teal Group, 17 June 2013.2. Anderson, N., Hagenauer, B., Erickson, R., and Bhandari, S., “Flight Testing of a UAV Airplane for Autonomous Operation using Piccolo II Autopilot,” Proceedings of AIAA Atmospheric Flight

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Spatial Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karthik Sukumar, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Zheng Zhou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James L. Mohler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

.   Figure-2(a) Participant solving a problem by sketching     Figure-2(b) Participant folding up the cardboard model  The data collected included the final isometric sketch, the transcripts generated from therecorded audio/video while sketching and manipulating cardboard, and the interview. These datawere analyzed to understand patterns in problem solving adopted by the participants. Moreover,the primary goal was to understand the differences in the visualization process employed by eachindividual.  Results  After testing eight participants in the study, three essential strategies were observed based ondifferent strategies employed by the

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Construction Session 3: Curriculum

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Talat Salama P.E., Central Connecticut State University; Seong Jin Kim, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Diversity

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Construction

. 32-42.9. Lee, N. (2014). “A Conceptual Framework for Technology-Enhanced Problem-Based Learning in Construction Engineering and Management Education.” American Society for Engineering Education.10. McCabe, B. Y., Ching, K. S., & Savio, R. (2000). “STRATEGY: A Construction Simulation Environment.” ASCE Construction Congress VI, pp. 115-120.11. AbouRizk, S., & Sawhney, A. (1994). “Simulation and Gaming in Construction Engineering Education.” American Society for Engineering Education.12. Arslan, G. (2003) “Design of a Web-Based Virtual Construction Site Visit for Education of Civil Engineering Student (Part I).” Towards a Vision for Information Technology in Civil Engineering, pp. 1-8.13. Chang, A., Du, S., & Shen, F

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Electromagnetics & Power Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yu Gong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; N. Sanjay Rebello, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael R. Melloch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

: •   Missed or mistook units.Conceptual mistakes: •   Failed to understand that the electric potential is a relative value between a reference point and a test point—the potential difference VAB is defined as the potential at B with reference to A (VB-VA), so incorrectly decided the integral path; •   Incorrectly determining the electric potential caused by point charges when the value of V(∞) was chosen as something other than zero; •   Incorrectly calculated the potential with reciprocal of distance (r -2); •   Failed to identify the equipotential surface or misunderstanding on electric field distribution of line charges.Procedural mistakes: •   Calculus mistake; •   Failed to use integration

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Assessment of Learning in BME

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aldin Malkoc, Arizona State University ; Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University

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Biomedical

, interactive activities and assignments.In summary, although there are universally favored resources, there are differencesdepending on course type and assignment category (learning concept vs.programming/software assignment). Therefore, it is important to determine and developthe most appropriate resource for the student need.AcknowledgementsThe authors acknowledge the support of this work from NSF Grant #1226325.References[1] Krause, S., Baker, D., Carberry, A., Alford, T., Ankeny, C., Brooks, B., Gibbons, B. (n.d.). The Impact of Two-way Formative Feedback and Web-enabled Resources on Student Resource Use and Performance in Materials Courses. 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings.[2] Pego, J. (2013). Peer

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Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James W Malazita, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dominic Francis Gelfuso; Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Shaping of Technology. MIT Press.[12] Bijker, W. E., Hughes, T. P., Pinch, T., & Douglas, D. G. (1987). The Social Construction of Technological Systems: New Directions in the Sociology and History of Technology. MIT press.[13] Bucciarelli, L. L. (1994). Designing Engineers. MIT press.[14] Nye, D. E. (1992). Electrifying America: Social Meanings of a New Technology, 1880-1940. MIT Press.[15] Delahousse, B., & Meganck, M. (2009). Engineering in Context. Copenhagen, Denmark: Academica.[16] Bogart, M. (1981). Photosculpture. Art History, 4(1), 54-65.[17] Weiner, N. (1948). Cybernetics: Or Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine. The MIT Press; referenced by Tiqqun, (2000) “The Cybernetic Hypothesis

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Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi; Saed Talib Amer, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

the attributes associated with each of thesecompetences present a challenge for engineering educators in both the context in which theyshould be introduced, as well as “determining what can be accomplished within the constraintsof a university education” [4]. From an educational stance, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) [5], states engineering students’ minimum learningoutcomes (a) through (k) as shown in Table 1: Table 1: ABET learning outcomes 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

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ECE-related Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seemein Shayesteh P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Electrical and Computer

curriculum. The positive impacts of these examples have stimulatedexciting discussions among ME students. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Figure 4. Electrical / Hydraulic Analogy Example: (a) Hydraulic Mechaical System, (b) Mechanical parameters; Torque/Angular velocity/Angle analogy, (c)concept of resistance and capacitance, (d) Mechanical Flow and restriction in flow,(e) Hydraulic system with flow branching, and (f) analogous electrical system with current node.IV. Results and DiscussionAn issue of “too abstract and not too visible” ECE content materials was often cited bynon-electrical engineering majors when pursuing an

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth (Part 2)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jackie L. Foos, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; John K. Antonio, University of Oklahoma

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

. Shehab, University of Oklahoma Dr. Randa L. Shehab is a professor and the Director of the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. She was recently appointed as Director of the Sooner Engineering Education Center dedicated to engineering education related initiatives and research focused on building diversity and enhancing the educational experience for all engineering students. Dr. Shehab teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in ergonomics, work methods, experimental design, and statistical analysis. Her current research is with the Research Institute for STEM Education, a multi-disciplinary research group investigating factors related to equity and diversity in

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Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul C. Lynch, Penn State University Erie, The Behrend College; Joseph Wilck, United States Air Force Academy; Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

?DisclaimerThe views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theofficial policy or position of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S.Government.References 1. Lynch, P.C., Bober, C., Wilck, J.H., “An Integrated Approach to Developing Business Expertise in Industrial Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2015. 2. Barron, E., “Invent Penn State: Let’s turn great discoveries into a great economy, together” Penn State News, January 8th, 2015. 3. Archibald, M., Reuber, M., Allison, B., “Reconciling Well-defined Capstone Objectives and Criteria with Requirements for Industry Involvement,” Proceedings of the 2002 American

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Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed H. Elsawy, Tennessee Technological University; Fred Vondra, Tennessee Technological University; Ahmed K Kamal, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computational sciences. b. A professional skills component must be developed in consultation with leaders from the targeted industry, business, government, or nonprofit organizations. c. An experiential component that must include at least one capstone project, supervised collaboratively by faculty and employers, evaluated or graded by faculty, and typically developed with an employer(s), which integrates the practical application of scientific and professional knowledge, behavior, and skills. The experiential component typically includes a structured internship and provides an opportunity for students to

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fethiye Ozis, Northern Arizona University; Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

? a. I enjoy learning new concepts and ideas b. Making a plan before I start to solve a problem is important c. Trying new methods to solve a problem when one does not work is important d. Carefully analyzing a problem before I begin to develop a solution is important. e. Listening to others when trying to decide how to approach a task or problem is important. f. I think understanding basic technology and engineering concepts behind building a robot is important. Short answer: 11. What do you hope to accomplish by the end of the

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Education Programs in BME

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Biomedical

Paper ID #15593Clinical Immersion Internship Introduces Students to Needs AssessmentDr. Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago Miiri Kotche is a Clinical Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and currently serves as Director of the Medical Accelerator for Devices Laboratory (MAD Lab) at the UIC Innovation Center. Prior to joining the faculty at UIC, she worked in new product development for medical devices, telecommunications and consumer products. She co-teaches bioengineering capstone design courses, including the core senior design sequence and the recently launched

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Fleming Ph.D., National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

experience or familiarity with this program component, or your school does not have it, please circle “0.” a. Summer Bridge Program 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very ineffective Very effective b. Freshman Orientation “Success Course” for Engineering Students 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very ineffective Very effective c. Tutoring 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very ineffective Very effective d. Project-Based (or Problem-Based

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Tricks of the Trade - Experiences Designing Courses and Communities

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khalilullah Mayar, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Student

Staticsconcepts from the previous class, and the rest of the class is assigned for a highly visualized andinteractive type of lecture, and other course activities described in the course (syllabus).B. Motivations behind selecting this target domainMany teachers who teach Statics are disappointed regarding the inability of their students inapplying the learned concepts in analyzing and designing the real world problems in succeedingcourses for which Statics is considered as a cornerstone (Condoor et al., 2008). Based on theauthor's experience in teaching the subject topic, students normally struggle learning Statics, asmost of the time their main focus is on memorizing the mathematical modules and equationsused for solving the problems, while they miss

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Nathan E Canney, Seattle University; Christopher Swan, Tufts University; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #16104Efficacy of Macroethics Education in EngineeringDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt is the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where interdisciplinary students learn about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Understanding and Improving Female Faculty Experiences in STEM

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yang Lydia Yang, Ph.D., Kansas State University; Doris Wright Carroll Ph.D., Kansas State University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Engineering Deans Council

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Women in Engineering

/statistics/wmpd/2013/pdf/nsf13304_digest.pdf3. Yoder, B. L. (2014, September). Gender and ethnic diversity. American Society for Engineering Education Prism. Available from http://www.asee-prism.org/databytes-3/4. Hall, R. M., & Sandler, B. R. (1982). The Classroom Climate: A Chilly One for Women? Association of American Colleges, Washington, DC.5. Blickenstaff, J. C. (2005). Women and science careers: leaky pipeline or gender filter? Gender and Education, 17, 369-386.6. Sue, D. W., Capodilupo, C. M., Torino, G. C., Bucceri, J. M., Holder, A. M. B., Nadal, K. L., & Esquilin, M. (2007). Racial microaggressions in everyday life: Implications for clinical practice. American Psychologist, 62, 271–286.7. Nadal, K. L. (2011). The

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Proven Strategies in Classroom Engagement Part I: Artifacts for Creative Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel J. Pickel, University of Waterloo; G. Wayne Brodland, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Civil Engineering

to change the deflection of the beam.Six weights were also provided with each beam kit. These weights each weighed approximately80 g and were used to induce local transverse loads on the beam.Calculation SpreadsheetOnce a beam is chosen and constructed using the bending beam kit described previously,descriptions of its components are entered into a calculation spreadsheet which calculates and plotsthe deflection, slope, bending moment, shear, and applied load curves for the given configurationand loading case.The descriptions of the components are entered using tabular inputs wherein the followinginformation can be entered: - The stiffness of the beam (A, B, or C) - The support locations along the base channel (one end is specified

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Catherine McGough, Clemson University; Justine Chasmar, Clemson University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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/16316268 doi: 10.1037/0021-9010.90.6.1096 10. Hazari, Z., Sonnert, G., Sadler, P. M., & Shanahan, M.-C. (2010). Connecting high school physics experiences, outcome expectations, physics identity, and physics career choice: A gender study. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 47(8). Retrieved from http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/tea.20363 doi: 10.1002/tea.20363 11. Kirn, A., Morkos, B. and Benson, L. (2012). Work in Progress: How Differences in Student Motivation Characterize Differences between Engineering Disciplines? Proceedings of the ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Seattle, WA. 12. Kirn, A. and Benson, L. (2013). Quantitative Assessment of Student Motivation to

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Innovative Instructional Strategies for Integrating Sustainability

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon J. Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

., Hendrickson, C. T., Bridges, M. W., Allenby, B. R., Crittenden, J. C., ... Austin, S. (2007).Adding sustainability to the engineer's toolbox: A challenge for engineering educators. Environmental Science and Technology,41(14), 4847-4850.27. Gómez, F.U., Sáez-Navarrete, C., Lioi, S.R. and Marzuca, V.I., 2014. Adaptable model for assessing sustainability in higher education. Journal of Cleaner Production.

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Innovations in Curriculum and Course Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #17429Integrating Engineering Design into Graphics CoursesDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a University Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and the Depart- ment Head of Engineering at Robert Morris University. He holds BS and MS degrees, both in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey and his Ph.D. is in Industrial and Systems En- gineering from the Ohio State University. He has been actively involved in ASEE and SME organizations and conducted research in Rapid Prototyping and Reverse Engineering, Biomedical Device Design and

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Laboratory Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Sahar Tariq, Northeastern University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

answer, which prevents them from exhibiting high-level data analysis skills. Based on the results of this work, interventions are being developed togive students practice with explaining data processing, and additional exposure to open-endedproblems.IntroductionLaboratory experiments have long been an essential part of the engineering experience1. ABETstudent outcome (b) specifically requires students to develop “an ability to design and conductexperiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data”. Other outcomes emphasize teamwork,communication, and skill building, all of which can be effectively taught in a lab environment.2The benefits of lab work include learning hands on practical skills, observation and deductionskills, and how to connect

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Tappan, Eastern Washington University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Paper ID #17110Experiencing Real-world Multidisciplinary Software Systems Engineering throughAircraft Carrier SimulationProf. Dan Tappan, Eastern Washington University Dan Tappan is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Eastern Washington University. He has been a professor of computer science and engineering for 11 years, before which he spent a decade in the defense industry as a software and systems engineer, mostly involved in the modeling and simulation of weapon systems. His main research areas are software and hardware systems engineering, especially for aviation and military applications with embedded

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

). SUSTAIN SLO: Reenergizing Learning, Proceedings ASEE National Conference, Seattle, WA. 1–29.[8] Cress, C. M. (2008). Creating inclusive learning communities: the role of student–faculty relationships in mitigating negative campus climate. Learning Inquiry, 2(2), 95–111.[9] Sheppard, S. D., Macatangay, K., Colby, A., & Sullivan, W. M. (2009). Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.[10] Schlemer, L. (2012). Study of mode of teaching in Cal Poly classrooms. Unpublished study.[11] Hall, E.T. (1976). Beyond Culture. Anchor Books: Garden City, NY.[12] Senge, P., Cambron-McCabe, N., Lucas, T., Smith, B., Dutton, J., & Kleiner, A. (2000). Schools That Learn: A Fifth Discipline Fieldbook for

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Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron W. Coates, Armstrong State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #15309Attraction and Retention of Inner-city Under-represented Minority Studentsfor Careers in STEM: Parent PerspectivesDr. Cameron W. Coates, Armstrong State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Attraction and Retention of Inner City Under-represented Minority Students for Careers in STEM:Parent PerspectivesThe objective of this work is to identify the likely barriers to STEM success for students and parents withina specific inner city culture, provide a deeper understanding of these barriers and to suggest a solutionthat strategically removes or neutralizes these barriers. Surveys were issued to