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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Gabriel Jimenez, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University

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Electrical and Computer

connection between open and closed loop systems. A simple dailyexample makes a difference!A quantitative example of this can be seen in Figure 33 along with the corresponding derivation. (a) (b) Figure 33 (a) Open Loop and (b) Closed Loop SystemsAlthough the following mathematical explanation is currently not part of the video, we plan toadd it later on in the longer and more comprehensive version. By deriving the transfer functionof each system we have the following: Open Loop Transfer Function: C 5

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Green and Susainable Manufacturing Practices

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Smarth H. Chadha, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Shraman Kadapa, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

.Stacked bar codes: Consists of multiple rows of conventional barcodes stacked on top of eachother, and 2. Matrix symbolizes; Consists of 2-D patterns of data cells that are usually square andare colored dark or white. (a) (b) Figure 2: (a) 2-D stacked bar code and (b) 2-D Matrix barcode (Data Matrix)QR code is a two-dimensional barcode defined by the industrial standard ISO/IEC18004:2006,developed and protected by the Japanese company Denso Wave Incorporated, which is a memberof Toyota group. Each QR code is structured by dark (logical ‘‘1’’) and light (logical ‘‘0’’)modules. The modules additional data from the database if needed, which the producers providedfor each

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1: Instructional

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kaloki Nabutola, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Heidi M. Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Theodore J. Branoff, Illinois State University; Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend; Craig L. Miller, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Steven Y. Nozaki, Ohio State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

acknowledge the support of the National Science Foundation for thisproject through collaborative grants DUE-1432280 and DUE-1432288.References[1] Marbach-Ad G., McAdams K. C., Benson S., Briken V., Cathcart L., Chase M., El-Sayed N.M., Frauwirth K., Fredericksen B., Joseph S. W., Lee V., McIver K. S., Mosser D., Quimby B.B., Shields P., Song W., Stein D. C., Stewart R., Thompson K. V., Smith A. C. (2010) A Modelfor Using a Concept Inventory as a Tool for Students' Assessment and Faculty ProfessionalDevelopment, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.[2] Sadowski, M., & Sorby, S. (2013). Update on a Delphi Study for Developing a ConceptInventory for Engineering Design Graphics. Engineering Design Graphics Division 68thMidYear Meeting Proceedings

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Bridget Benson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jeremy Edmonds, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

. B. V. Benitti, "Exploring the educational potential of robotics in schools: A systematic review.," Computers & Education, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 978-988, 2012.[2] A. Melchior, F. Cohen, T. Cutter, T. Leavitt and N. Manchester, "More than robots: An evaluation of the first robotics competition participant and institutional impacts," Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, 2005.[3] G. Nugent, B. Barker, N. Grandgenett and V. Adamchuk, "The use of digital manipulatives in k-12: Robotics, gps/gis and programming," in Frontiers in Education Conference, 2009.[4] S. Grover, "Robotics and Engineering for Middle and High School Students to Develop Computational Thinking," in Annual Meeting of the American

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Abdel-Mohti P.E., Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Capstone Design Conference, Columbus, OH.3 Sawyers, D. (2011) Student-Driven Development of a 1.2-MW Campus Wind Power Project. In Proc. 2011 ASEENC & IL/IN Section Conference.4 Todd, R., Magleby, S., Sorenson, C., Swan, B., and Anthony, D., “A Survey of Capstone Engineering Courses inNorth America.” Journal of Engineering Education, 84(2), 165-174, 1995.5 Howe, S., and Wilbarger, J., “2005 National Survey of Engineering Capstone Design Courses.” Proceedings of the2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 2006.6 “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2016-2017,” http://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering-programs-2016-2017/.7 Kennedy, F. E. & Collier, J. P

Conference Session

Awareness, Expectations, and Recognition of Ethics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Pfeifer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristen Billiar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Ethics

analysis, thedata were too fine-grained to make any conclusions, whereas in aggregate the responses provideda good self-assessment of overall confidence in making decisions ethically. Overall, 74.1% ofstudents either agreed or strongly agreed with the 9 statements (a-i below), while only 5.1% ofstudents either disagreed or strongly disagreed.Those statements were: a) I can analyze a long-term problem to find an ethical solution. b) I can represent my work ethically to management. c) I can make suggestions to management for resolving an ethical problem. d) I can write a proposal to resolve an ethical problem. e) I can remain calm when facing ethical difficulties. f) I know how to deal with unforeseen ethical dilemmas. g) If

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carisa H. Ramming, Oklahoma State University; Steven E. O'Hara, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Architectural

., Osborne, J., Dillon, J., Willis, B. and Wong, B. (2010), “Doing” scienceversus “being” a scientist: Examining 10/11-year-old schoolchildren’s constructions of sciencethrough the lens of identity. Sci. Ed., 94: 617 – 639. Doi:10.1002/sce.20399Gottfredson, Linda S. (1981). Circumscription and compromise: A developmental theory ofoccupational aspirations. Journal of Counseling Psychology, Vol 28(6), 545 – 579.Hooley, T. (2017, February 01). Explainer: when should children start to think about theircareers? Retrieved February 11, 2017, from http://theconversation.com/explainer-when-should-children-start-to-think-about-their-careers-38264Moulton, V., Flouri, E., Joshi, H., & Sullivan, A. (2014). Fantasy, unrealistic and uncertainaspirations and

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Design in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Amy V. Nguyen, Oregon State University

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Biomedical

(pp. 1-8). IEEE. 2. Glassey, J., Novakovic, K., & Parr, M. (2013). Enquiry based learning in chemical engineering curriculum supported by computer aided delivery. Education for Chemical Engineers, 8(3), e87-e93. 3. Gomes, V. G., Barton, G. W., Petrie, J. G., Romagnoli, J., Holt, P., Abbas, A., Cohen, B., Harris, A.T., Haynes, B.S., Langrish, T.A.G., Orellana, J.,See, H.T., Valix, M., & White, D.. (2006). Chemical engineering curriculum renewal. Education for Chemical Engineers, 1(1), 116-125. 4. Grant, C. D., & Dickson, B. R. (2006). Personal skills in chemical engineering graduates: the development of skills within degree programmes to meet the needs of employers. Education for Chemical

Conference Session

ETD Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David J. Broderick, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Technology

in written and oral forms. The scope, schedule, and budget of the project are developed and culminate in a formal proposal document and presentation. Faculty and students review the exit criteria as part of the Project Concept Review. 2. Preliminary Design: Covers the remainder of CET 497. Incorporates tasks similar to the NASA process Phase A Technology Development and Phase B Preliminary Design. Students practice proper documentation of design appropriate to their project. This phase results in a set of plans to solve the problem identified during Concept Development. The students prepare a preliminary design document and presentation. Faculty and students review the exit criteria as part of the

Conference Session

Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dennis O'Connor, California State University, Chico

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Mechanical Engineering

the relative velocity. Their resulting calculation of Coriolisacceleration is plotted in Figure 3 above. For the experimentally determined Coriolisacceleration, the team reached a value of 0.1305 m / s 2 while their theoretical calculation wasfound to be 0.1608 m / s 2 . A sample is given here from the team’s concluding remarks:“From our data we can conclude that we successfully isolated the phenomenon. We did this bycalculating our theoretical acceleration and comparing it to what the sensors actually recorded.Areas of improvement would be a more rigid base, smoother running surface, a constant angulardrive and linear velocity for the car.”B. Sample 2: “Trebuchet”The students in this project constructed a homemade launching apparatus known

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gareth W. Figgess, California State University, Sacramento; Rustin G. Vogt, California State University, Sacramento

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Educational Research and Methods

manageable scale. The smaller nature of the Tiny House projectallowed for greater collaboration between disciplines and required a fraction of the fundraisingand travel logistics presented by the Solar Decathlon – a much easier undertaking for aninstitution with limited resources to devote to such a project. (Schematics of the Tiny House canbe seen in Appendix B)After reviewing the successes, failures, and lessons learned from both the Solar Decathlon andTiny House competitions, the researchers have decided to continue to integrate student teamsfrom multiple disciplines in project-based-learning opportunities. Both the Tiny House, and theSolar Decathlon house are now back on the subject university campus. In deciding what to dowith the buildings

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

preconceptions ofthe problem. This study needs to be repeated to overcome some of the study’s currentlimitations. However, the preliminary results do suggest that this approach could be useful tohelp new college students understand the integrative nature of engineering and gain a betterperception of the profession.ReferencesBowen, E., Prior, J., Lloyd, S., Thomas, S., & Newman-Ford, L. (2007). Engineering moreengineers—bridging the mathematics and careers advice gap. Engineering Education, 2(1),23- 32. doi: 10.11120/ened.2007.02010023English, L. D., Hudson, P. B., & Dawes, L. A. (2011, January). Middle school students'perceptions of engineering. In STEM in Education Conference: Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics in Education

Conference Session

They need more than technical skills!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media; Jared Roberto Ocampo, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)

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Diversity

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International

., attractive project), the way the collaboration istaking place (e.g., greater emphasis on communication), and external factors (e.g., considerationto local non-technical challenges). Some of these modification are being implemented, and theresults will be reported in the future.ReferencesBenson, L., Kirn, A., and Morkos, B. (2013, June), CAREER: Student Motivation and Learning in Engineering Paper presented at 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia.Berteaux, F., and Javernick-Will, A., (2015) “Adaptation and Integration for Multinational Project-Based Organizations”, Journal of management in engineering, vol. 31, no. 6, Nov. 2015.Deci, E. L.,and Ryan, R. M., (2000) “The "What" and "Why" of goal pursuits: Human needs

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Design & Development Projects and Practices

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

. Operation- Electric/Manual Additional Requirements Must be safe Hold position firmly Operable without/with minimum assistancePhase II: Concepts GenerationAfter brainstorming and literature studies of the current designs, the team created the solid modeland assembly of three lifts and three incliners’ concepts to visualize their design alternatives.These alternatives are shown in Figure 1. Figure 1- Design alternatives: (a) Lift mechanism (b) Incliner mechanismLifting MechanismsThe three lifting mechanisms that were considered for our design alternatives were scissor lift,inflating tube (air bag) lift, and power screw lift. All these lifts can be suited for our targetedwheelchair

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohit Raj Verma, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

plugs with wet hands or while standing on a wet surface.  If an electrical fire occurs, switch OFF the apparatus, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and inform the laboratory instructor immediately. Use an ABC type extinguisher.  DO NOT TOUCH THE HEAT SENSORS OR WALLS! The walls might get extremely heated and cause severe burns.  Turn OFF the laboratory apparatus when not in use. This will reduce the risk of an accident occurring.  Do not leave the main air pressure valve open after experiment is done.Appendix B: General safety rules and student responsibilities (Instructor copy) Electricity is used on portions of this laboratory equipment; the risk of serious electricalshock may be

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Barsanti Jr., The Citadel; Jason S. Skinner, The Citadel

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Electrical and Computer

student to apply communications theory to a practical circuit implementation.• Outcome b: "an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data" The proposed project provides the opportunity for the student to experiment with the circuit parameters and evaluate the circuit response.• Outcome e: "an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems" The proposed project gives the student a chance to solve for a number of circuit components and signal parameters associated with the assignment.• Outcome k: "an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice" The proposed project uses modern simulation software and

Conference Session

Changing the Engineering Classroom

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

in order to helpMichael catch up to them. Finally, Michael exclaims, “God, that took forever. That was stupid.”He has finally reached the correct solution on part B. His exclamation reveals a negativeappraisal regarding the length of time it took to complete that portion of the problem wasunacceptable. This frustration leads Michael to move on to the next part of the problem withoutchecking to see if his partner, Gary, is caught up. He moves on to part C, while there is noindication that Gary is caught up to the rest of the group. By the time Michael moves on to partC of the first homework problem, Becca and Benjamin have already moved on to the secondproblem. The group continues working in a similar manner throughout the evening

Conference Session

Mechanics, Music, Meaning, and Mohr

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob C Bruhl P.E., U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

the two courses simply be taught in a logical sequence. This would eliminate any redundancy between the courses and allow greater depth of some topics in MC300.Complete syllabi for each of these options were developed with outlines of proposed new contentand draft concepts for new learning activities. Using this information, the four options plus a “donothing” option of keeping the courses as currently taught were compared using the followingcriteria: ● Screening Criteria a. Inputs. The courses build on physics, chemistry, and mathematics prerequisites. The courses limit repetition between the two courses and from prerequisites. b. Output. The courses meet all ME and CE requirements (the “must haves

Conference Session

Graduate Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

differences in returning and direct-pathway students’ decisions to enroll and persist in engineering PhD programs. Consistent withthis literature and recent calls for a more in-depth theoretical focus on the dimensions cost withinthe EVT model and how cost relates to a number of student outcomes, in this paper we focusexclusively on the cost component of expectancy value theory. Specifically we ask: a) howreturning students differently perceive the costs associated with an engineering PhD and b) how,if at all, these costs shape their PhD work. We explore these questions using a mixed methodsapproach that draws on quantitative findings from a survey of returning and direct pathwaystudents in conversation with qualitative findings from interviews with

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Sedig Salem Agili, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Linda M. Null, Pennsylvania State University; Jennifer Leigh Sliko, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

club peer-mentoring activities is demonstrated in the journaltestimonials as well as the result of the mentoring evaluations (see Section 6). With regards tothe testimonials, one NSF STEM scholar wrote: “Being an NSF STEM Scholar is something I amproud of, the club has helped me in many ways my first semester of college. My first semesterwas pretty rough for me, my biggest problem was adjusting to online work and quizzes, missing adeadline on an online quiz tanked one of my grades this semester but I was lucky to findsomebody in the STEM club who has taken the class and helped me with the remainder of thematerial and I was able to finish the class with a B+.” Another stated “While the financial aid Ihave received for being a STEM scholar is

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M. Ebenstein, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Jeffrey C. Evans P.E., Bucknell University

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International

. Only a handful of students over the years have failed to meet theobjectives.Table 2: Grade distribution on final term papers in ENGR 290, reflecting how well studentsarticulated the connection between course activities and learning objectives. Year A (4.0) B (3.0) C (2.0) D (1.0) F (0.0) Average 2004 10 8 0 0 0 3.5 2006 12 5 0 0 0 3.7 2007 17 4 1 0 0 3.7 2008 24 6 1 0 0 3.7 2010 21 2 1 0 0 3.8 2011 24 4 0

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2: Instructional

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; David Gill P.E., Western Washington University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

information will beeffectively communicated using a 2D drawing. The second step is the definition of datums.Though datums can be continually added throughout the annotation process, students areencouraged to develop a datum scheme that will fully cover specifications at this stage. Thoughchanges can be made to these after they are referenced by other elements, novices typically havedifficulty or lack the patience to do this, and resort to deletion and reinsertion (similar to makingmodifications to geometric features that “break” the CAD model). The third step is combiningindividual datums into datum reference frames (DRFs). The most common of these being theA|B|C orthogonal planar structure, though all feasible combinations based on the

Conference Session

Qualitative Research Methods

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Cheryl Cass, North Carolina State University; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; James L. Huff, Harding University

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Educational Research and Methods

methodological perspectives. Journal of Engineering Education. 6. Huff, J. L., Smith, J. A., Jesiek, B. K., Zoltowski, C. B., Graziano, W. G., & Oakes, W. C. (2014, October). From methods to methodology: Reflection on keeping the philosophical commitments of interpretative phenomenological analysis. In 2014 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) Proceedings (pp. 1-9). IEEE. 7. Kirn, A., & Benson, L. (In Review). Engineering Students' Perceptions of Problem Solving and their Future. Journal of Engineering Education. 8. Ross, M., & Godwin, A. (2015, October). Stories of Black women in engineering industry—Why they leave. In 2015 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Proceedings (pp. 1-5

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inci Ruzybayev, York College of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Physics & Physics

, the students in the mechanics class were not asked toapply the layout in hand-written homework. As a result, most of their homework submissionslacked organization, neat solutions, good spacing, and, more importantly, the evidence of theirthought process. In the Fall semester, students were provided format rules and directions tocomplete their hand-written homework assignment along with online submission. The layout andinstructions used in E&M course is as follows: Given, Find, Figure, Assumptions, Plan,Estimate, Solution, and Discussion. The full homework format rules are provided in Appendix A.Students were also required to attach homework coversheet shown in Appendix B where they gothrough a checklist for the format and provide their

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando M, Ayala, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

, with step-by-step procedure detailedand full numerical calculations. Thus, the learning process consisted in three phases, anindividual study time based on pre-recorded lectures, a group study time of problem solving anddebate, and another individual study time, more of a reflection time in this case, in which thewhole learning process was rounded up and summarized in a final report. A survey was used toget feedback from the students after each implementation and the results of these surveys werediscussed in the paper. Overall the students like the technique and found it beneficial in theirlearning process. References1. Velegol, S. B., Zappe, S. E., & Mahoney, E. M. I. L. Y. (2015). The evolution of a flipped classroom: Evidence

Conference Session

First- and Second-year Design and Professional Development in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christa M Wille, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Dalton James Hess; Jake Mitchell Levin, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John P. Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Diversity

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Biomedical

address some of these issues. After the 2014 changes, the Committee notedthat the reduction in scores for outcomes a, b, and d were a result of the greater flexibility in thenew design project solution, however this decline did not persist. Overall scores in the last twoyears for sophomores have been high (above four, which is the benchmark expectation for seniorperformance). A potential major contributing factor beyond the course improvements isconsistency – all students in BME 201 have very similar experiences, i.e., same client, sameadvisor, same project and same resources. The students are allowed to explore and develop theirideas within these confines, thus eliminating any complicating factors or influences onperformance due to varying

Conference Session

Early ChemE Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

production phase team elected a “champion” to present the teamconsensus to the class. The champions presented evidence from the previous discussions for thelast 20 minutes of class.Figure 1. Overview of the course structure.The parley sessions focused on decisions that impact all three phases, although the topics wereinherent to the growth phase. The first parley session focused on selecting a method for growingalgae (Appendix B). Prior to the session, students researched open ponds and bioreactors toweigh the pros and cons of using each in algal biofuel production. The second parley sessionfocused on strains of algae (Appendix C). Students identified criteria and possible strains topromote economic viability. The third parley session focused on

Conference Session

Projects in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

Time (ms) Time (ms)   (a) 200lb per Press (b) 200lb per Press Figure 10: Experimental data from the oscillating drill press method When the team moved on to the road test, the team started testing with the Honda Civicdriving over the strip at 5mph and the stacks generated about 8V and 32mA from the front tire andabout 12V and 48mA from the back tire. The results are shown in figure 11. The first pair of pulsesin the graphs

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tarun Yellamraju, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Mireille Boutin, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

enhanced with machine learning techniques will becombined. The goal of this interdisciplinary partnership is to initiate a boundary spanning research programto identify and validate novel research methods and formative and summative assessmentmechanisms. The efforts center on enhancing qualitative and quantitative educational researchand assessment methods with machine learning techniques such as automatic data clustering.Our specific goals are to (a) provide a context for an exploratory study to be used as a baselinefor future efforts in engineering education research methods and assessment; (b) addresschallenges in cultivating a culture of lifelong learning among professional and future engineersvia scientific habits of mind in an engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith W. Buffinton, Bucknell University; Vincent P. Manno, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Joseph J. Helble, Dartmouth College; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

fewest at 337. Figure 1(b)provides insights into the number of undergraduate engineering students per teaching faculty(both tenure track and non-tenure track). Western Kentucky University has 46.3 students perteaching faculty member and both Tufts University and Olin College have only 6.0.An indication of the resources available per student at each of the institutions is shown in Fig.1(c), which is a graph of endowment per total number of undergraduate students. The figureshows a range from $3.1M per student at Stanford down to $92 per student at Western KentuckyUniversity. Obviously, there is a wide range (4 orders of magnitude) along this particular axis.The variation in the 4-year institutional graduation rate (not just in engineering) is