Conference Session

Technical Session 3b

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Kenan William Pretzer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ali O. Shaban, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ian Hellman-Wylie, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Joey Navarro, Cal Poly SLO

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discrete inductors) in terms of a standard conductortype and implement zones of protection appropriate to the perceived length of the line. Studentsalso use phase and negative-sequence inverse-time overcurrent protection to detect faults alongthe line in a separate experiment.Building on the operation of individual relays, two additional experiments introduce theimportance of communication and coordination between devices in a power system. Studentscreate a circuit combining components from the previous experiments and establish acommunication link to each relay through an SEL-2032 communications processor. Thecommunications processor distributes an IRIG-B timing signal to all relays from an SEL-2407satellite-synchronized clock, which the relays

Conference Session

Technical Session 1c

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University; Courtney Michelle DuBois; Samantha Brenna, Arizona State University ; Neal Arthur Shulman, Arizona State University; Jerry Coursen

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when they: “have aconstant curiosity about our changing world and employ a contrarian view of accepted solutions;habitually connect information from many sources to gain insight and manage risk; and createvalue for others from unexpected opportunities as well as persist through, and learn from,failure.”2To ascertain whether these qualities contribute to an entrepreneurial mindset and/or whetherthese qualities improve students’ job prospects, we are seeking to quantify our ability to (a)identify markers that can be correlated with these qualities, and (b) whether we can find teachingstrategies that improve student mastery of them. Thus, in our biomedical engineering (BME)curriculum, we chose a currently offered BME course that can be used to

Conference Session

Technical Session 4a

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Yongping Zhang P.E., Cal Poly Pomona; Xudong Jia, Cal Poly Pomona; Jon Bumps, Caltrans, District 8; Du Lu, Caltrans, District 8

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- simulation, etc.) 6) Improved presentation skills 7) Continuous bonding efforts. Many team members became friends in the learning process and the friendship is maintained very well after graduation.The student outcomes are based on the standard ABET a-k outcomes. a: Apply Knowledge—An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b: Experiment Analysis— An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c: System Design— An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability d: Teamwork— An

Conference Session

Technical Session 1d

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Jean S Larson, Arizona State University; Claudia Elena Zapata, Arizona State University; Wilhelmina C. Savenye, Arizona State University; Edward Kavazanjian Jr., Arizona State University; Nasser Hamdan, Center for Bio-mediated & Bio-inspired Geotechnics

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, asmall biogeotechnics demonstration was suggested to help freshman students realize what abiogeotechnical engineer can do.Although this work is specific to biogeotechincs, we believe a few elements from this work werevaluable in achieving the desired goals of increasing student interest and motivation. Theseaspects include a) building a team of engineers and educators to create the module b) following asystematic process of instructional design, c) spending ample time on graphics to strike thebalance between what the SMEs wanted to convey and what the students will be able tounderstand, d) making connection with the natural world of students through real images andnews stories, and e) conducting multiple formative evaluations to engage in an

Conference Session

Technical Session 3c

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Pitiporn Asvapathanagul, California State University, Long Beach

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Education I: A Vision for a New Century. Chemical Engineering Education 34 (1), 16- 25.[5] Sparkes, JJ. (1989) Quality in Engineering Education. Engineering Professor’s Conference, Occasional Paper #1.[6] Felder, R.M., Woods, D.R., Stice, J.E., Rugarcia, A. (2000). The Future of Engineering Education II: Teaching Methods that Work. Chemical Engineering Education 34 (1), 26- 39.[7] Rangel, B., Guimaraes, A., Vazsa, A., Alves, F. (2016). Integrated Design Concept in Civil Engineering Education. International Journal of Engineering Education 32 (3(A)), 1279– 1288. [8] Mills, J. and Treagust, D.F. (2003). Engineering Education-Is Problem-Based or Project- Based Learning the Answer?, Australasian Journal of

Conference Session

Technical Session 3c

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Poly State University in 1999 where he is currently a tenured Professor. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and has done consulting work and has been em- ployed by several companies including Capstone Microturbine, Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Picker International, Rantec, San Diego Gas & Electric, APD Semiconductor, Diodes Inc., Partoe Inc., and Enerpro. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Teaching the Hands-on Magnetic Design Laboratory Course: Experience and Lessons Learned Taufik Taufik California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoAbstractOne important concept in

Conference Session

Technical Session 3a

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Rebeka Sultana, California State University, Long Beach

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andsuccess is commonly measured using exams scores or letter grades at the end of the semester.In an undergraduate engineering curriculum, the many different types of classes pose challengesand difficulties for students. To achieve a letter grade B or better, some courses are moredemanding and require more effort than the other courses. For instance, Fluid Mechanics isconsidered one of the conceptually challenging classes at the California State University, LongBeach (CSULB). Students are challenged to integrate knowledge from their prerequisite classes(math and statics) to understand the Fluid mechanics concepts and principals. Specific topicscovered in the course include Fluid Statics, Fluid Kinematics, Pressure Variation in MovingFluids

Conference Session

Technical Session 2b

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Jean-michel I. Maarek, University of Southern California

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, J.M.I. & Kay, B. (2015). Assessment of performance and student feedback in the flipped classroom; Paper # 12179. Proceedings 122nd ASEE Annual Conference. 8. Felder, R.M., Woods, D.R., Stice, J.E. & Rugarcia, A. (2000). The future of engineering education II. Teaching methods that work. Chem. Engr. Education, 34, 26-39. 9. Butt, A. (2014). Student views on the use of a flipped classroom approach: evidence from Australia. Business Education and Accreditation, 6, 33-43.10. Bishop, J.L., & Verleger, M.A. (2013). The flipped classroom: a survey of research. Paper # 6219. Proceedings 120th ASEE Annual Conference.11. Kay, R. & Kletskin I. (2012). Evaluating the use of problem-based video podcasts to teach

Conference Session

Technical Session 3b

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Reza Raeisi, California State University, Fresno; Vidya sagar reddy Gopala P.E., California State University, Fresno

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2017 Pacific Southwest SectionMeeting: Tempe, Arizona Apr 20 Paper ID #20694Empirical Learning of Digital Systems Testing and Testable Design UsingIndustry-Verified Electronics Design Automation Tools in ClassroomDr. Reza Raeisi, California State University, Fresno DR REZA RAEISI a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at California State University, Fresno. He is also Chair of he ECE department. His research interests include integrated circuits, embedded systems, and VLSI-CAD technology. He serves as Pacific Southwest regional director of American Society of

Conference Session

Technical Session 4b

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Jason Matteson, Northern Arizona University; David M Richter, Northern Arizona University

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discussed cases ofwhistleblowing, Flagstaff’s Dark Skies policies, self-driving cars, DARPA’s mach-20 glider,Universal Design (designing for disabilities), and the industrialization of agriculture. In additionto moral theories and cases, we introduce concepts and ideas about the impulse towardstechnological design, discrimination, capitalism, sustainability, governments and democracy,participatory design, and social justice. This paper will provide examples of how we carefullydesigned a course that systematically and progressively paired complex ethical theories andconcepts with current technological questions and social realities. We believe the basic structureof this course provides students with a framework for integrating knowledge from liberal

Conference Session

Technical Session 4a

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Elizabeth Fife, University of Southern California

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Interests: - Collaborative environments for innovation (wikis, social networks and other collaborative online platforms), emerging economies development and the role of IT/communications technology, and methodologies for measurement and assessment frameworks c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Understanding the Impact of Engineering Through Engagement with the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Elizabeth Fife EWP, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern CaliforniaAbstractThis study reports on pedagogical efforts supported with a structured survey to motivateengineering student’s awareness of technological

Conference Session

Technical Session 3c

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Maria Pantoja, California Polytechnic State University san Luis Obispo; Drazen Fabris, Santa Clara University; Aaron Melman, Santa Clara University

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, facility, and prior experience with programming. Research1 has shownbenefits in using tutorials via mobile and web applications to better engage students and helpthem learn at their own pace and level. The programming platform will be Matlab/Octave2 whichis a programming language initially developed for numerical computations. It is widely usedacross industry and academia and research institutions. Knowledge in Matlab/Octave is requiredin many of the engineering job openings, which makes it a very important technical skill that ourstudents have to master for a successful career as engineers.Knowledge of programming and specifically Matlab is a prerequisite for several classes taught atthe Schools of Engineering around the country and a Matlab

Conference Session

Technical Session 2a

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Sheree Fu, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Andrew Kleve, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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be able to locate relevant, credible, and high-quality information.However, many students motivated by familiarity, simplicity, and speed typically turn to Googlefor their research needs, leaving their library’s webpages underused. Library-created resourcesoffer a plethora of credible, current information but can be overwhelming, confusing, anddifficult for students to navigate. To address this issue, librarians have turned to usability testingof research guides to make them more intuitive and usable. Usability testing involves gatheringdirect feedback from users as they complete tasks. Such audience feedback enables librarians tomake cleaner, more user friendly library research guides.The authors of this paper observed aerospace engineering

Conference Session

Technical Session 5c

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Qiushi Wang, Arizona State University; DONGDONG ZHANG, Chongqing University, Arizona State University; Zhenmin Tang, Arizona State University; George G. Karady, Arizona State University

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2017 Pacific Southwest SectionMeeting: Tempe, Arizona Apr 20 Paper ID #20685Enhancement of the Learning Experience of Foreign Graduate Exchange stu-dents and Visiting ScholarsQiushi Wang, Arizona State University Qiushi Wang is pursuing her master’s degree in Power & Energy Systems at Arizona State University. She received her BS degree in electrical power and automation from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. She works as a research assistant on power system protection and transients with Dr. George Karady since 2015.Dr. DONGDONG ZHANG, Chongqing