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Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rachal E Thomassie, Texas A&M University; Kathryn Kirsch, Pennsylvania State University; Eric R Marsh, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University
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Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #22121High-Enrollment Mechanical Engineering Programs Meeting the Challengeof Career Advising Through a Seminar CourseMs. Rachal E Thomassie, Texas A&M University Rachal Thomassie is a second year master’s student in the Interdisciplinary Engineering program at Texas A&M University with an emphasis on engineering education. She has over five years of industry ex- perience in mechanical design and systems engineering and over seven years of experience in academic affairs. She founded two mechanical engineering affiliated student organizations and a departmental Stu- dent Ambassador program. She also co
Conference Session
Study and Research Abroad
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech
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International
Paper ID #24533Icarus: The Development of a Voluntary Research Program to Increase En-gineering Students’ EngagementMr. Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Tech Homero Murzi is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at Vir- ginia Tech. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and in Engineering Education (PhD). His research focuses on contemporary and inclusive ped- agogical practices, environmental, ethics and humanitarian engineering, and non-traditional knowledge transfer. Homero has been recognized as a Fulbright scholar and was inducted
Conference Session
College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul K. Andersen, New Mexico State University; Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Jalal Rastegary, New Mexico State University; Christopher Campbell, New Mexico State University
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Diversity
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College Industry Partnerships
Paper ID #22190”Lean and Green” Assistance for Businesses in the U.S.-Mexico Border Re-gion: A RetrospectiveDr. Paul K. Andersen, New Mexico State University Paul K. Andersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at New Mexico State University. His teaching and research interests include materials engineering, plant design and economics, nuclear chemical engineering, and the optimal design of experiments.Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University Patricia A. Sullivan serves as Associate Dean for Outreach and Recruiting in the College of Engineering at New Mexico
Conference Session
IED Technical Session: Preparing Programs for the Future
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology
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Industrial Engineering
Paper ID #21205A New Industrial and Systems Engineering Program: Benchmarking Resultsto Determine What and WhyDr. Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology Kate Abel serves as the as the Director of the Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management Program in the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Technology Management and Applied Psychology. She has held several professional service positions, including the President of the Engineering Management Division of the American Society for Engineering Education and the President of Epsilon Mu Eta, the Engineering
Conference Session
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David C. Zietlow, Bradley University; John Sullivan
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
Paper ID #23441An Experiential Learning Exercise: Optimization of Evaporators and Con-densers in a Vapor Compression CycleDr. David C. Zietlow, Bradley University Professor of Mechanical EngineeringMr. John Sullivan c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 An Experiential Learning Exercise: Optimization of Evaporators and Condensers in a Vapor Compression Cycle David C. Zietlow, Professor of Mechanical Engineering John Sullivan, BSME Student at Bradley Univesity, Peoria, ILIntroduction One way to engage students in the learning process
Conference Session
Novel Classrooms
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jacob James Elmer, Villanova University; Andre Palmer, Ohio State University; Jessica O Winter P.E., Ohio State University
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Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #21870BioEngineering Lab Techniques: A Novel Lab Course for Protein Expressionin Bacterial and Mammalian CellsDr. Jacob James Elmer, Villanova University Dr. Elmer earned dual B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemical Engineering from the University of Mis- souri Rolla in 2003 and obtained a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University in 2007. After a short posdoc at Arizona State University and some adjunct teaching at Grand Canyon University, he secured an Assistant Professorship at Villanova University in the Chemical Engineering department. He currently teaches heat transfer and several biochemical
Conference Session
Engineering Ethics Division Poster Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Engineering Ethics
Paper ID #22532Concerning Professional Licensure for Civil Engineering Faculty: A Matterof Best PracticeDr. Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Michelle Marincel Payne is an assistant professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She completed her Ph.D. in environmental engineering at the University of Illi- nois at Urbana-Champaign, her M.S. in environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, and her B.S. in nuclear engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla. Michellle is inter- ested in developing opportunities for
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University; Katherine M. Ehlert, Clemson University; Dennis M. Lee, Clemson University; Anne Marguerite McAlister, Ohio State University; Teresa Porter, Ohio State University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Paper ID #23194Engineering Student Perspectives on Research and What It Means to Be aResearcherDr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. Her research focuses on the interactions between student motivation and their learning experiences. Her projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their problem solving processes. Other projects in the Benson group include effects of student-centered active learning, self-regulated learning
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Classroom Strategies – New Engineering Educators Division
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Northwest
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New Engineering Educators
Paper ID #21814Building a Physical Model to Teach Creative Problem-solving Skills in Onlineand Live CoursesProf. Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Northwest c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Building a Physical Model to Teach Creative Problem Solving Skills in Online and Face-to-Face CoursesAbstractMany faculty, especially new faculty, sometimes feel overwhelmed by having to teach both onlineand live courses while simultaneously pursuing scholarship and service activities. An effectiveway for faculty to improve their teaching efficiency is by creating assignments that can be taughtin both online
Conference Session
ChemE Curriculum: Junior, Senior, and Graduate
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Amy Frances Golightly, Bucknell University; Carrine Megan Gadoury, Bucknell University
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Diversity
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Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #22958Computer Simulations vs.Physical Experiments: A Gender Comparison ofImplementation Methods for Inquiry-Based Heat Transfer ActivitiesDr. Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University Dr. Nottis is an Educational Psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Education at Bucknell University. Her research has focused on meaningful learning in science and engineering education, approached from the perspective of Human Constructivism. She has authored several publications and given numerous presentations on the generation of analogies, misconceptions, and facilitating learning in science and engineering education. She has
Conference Session
MET and Mechatronics
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Keith S. Pate, University of Southern Indiana; Joseph David Marx; Abdallah A. Chehade; Farid Breidi, University of Southern Indiana
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Engineering Technology
Paper ID #24123Design of a Transparent Hydraulic/Pneumatic Excavator Arm for Teachingand Outreach ActivitiesMr. Keith Scott Pate, University of Southern IndianaMr. Joseph David MarxProf. Abdallah A. ChehadeProf. Farid Breidi, University of Southern Indiana Farid Breidi is an Assistant Professor in Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana. He received his B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut in 2010, his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2012, and his Ph.D. in the area of fluid power, dynamic systems and controls from Purdue University in
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; Todd Letcher, South Dakota State University
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Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #23557Designing 3-D Printed Heat Exchangers in a Senior-level Thermal SystemsCourseDr. Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University Gregory Michna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006, held positions as a Lecturer at Iowa State University and as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and joined the faculty at SDSU in 2009. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and energy systems.Dr. Todd Letcher
Conference Session
Aerospace Division Technical Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dominic M. Halsmer P.E., Oral Roberts University; John A. Voth, Oral Roberts University; Connor A. McCain, Oral Roberts University; Jordan David Reutter, Oral Roberts University; Nathaniel Shay Frailey; Matthew Samuelson; David Ahrens, Oral Roberts University
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Aerospace
Paper ID #23003Development of a Virtual Reality Flight Simulator to Assist in the Design ofOriginal AircraftDr. Dominic M. Halsmer P.E., Oral Roberts University Dr. Dominic M. Halsmer is a Professor of Engineering and former Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Oral Roberts University. He has been teaching science and engineering courses there for 26 years, and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Oklahoma. He received BS and MS Degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University in 1985 and 1986, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA in 1992. He received an MA
Conference Session
Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Erica Messinger, Keysight Technologies; Kathleen L. Melde, University of Arizona; Jonathan Chisum, University of Notre Dame; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University; Jing Wang, University of South Florida; Stephen E. Ralph, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Electrical and Computer
Paper ID #22584Different Strategies for Preparing Students to Tackle the RF EngineeringChallenges of Tomorrow: a Panel DiscussionMs. Erica Messinger, Keysight Technologies Erica Messinger is the Keysight Technologies Director Worldwide University Program providing strategic vision and leadership for the company’s multi-tiered engagements with Universities and Academic/Research Institutions. She works collaboratively across various touch points throughout Keysight and with aca- demic institutions to unify and optimize engagements in the ”education ecosystem.” This includes equip- ping Universities with the right solutions
Conference Session
ChemE Curriculum: Freshman and Sophomore
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew W. Liberatore, University of Toledo; Katherine Roach
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Diversity
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Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #23171Quantifying Self-guided Repetition Within an Interactive Textbook for a Ma-terial and Energy Balances CourseProf. Matthew W. Liberatore, University of Toledo Matthew W. Liberatore is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toledo. He earned a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in chemical engineering. His current research involves the rheology of complex fluids as well as active learning, reverse engineering online videos, and interactive textbooks.Ms. Katherine Roach Chemical Engineering
Conference Session
ET Projects
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mohammed Benalla MB, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology
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Engineering Technology
Paper ID #22434Student Community Project to Design a Mini-golf Project for the City ofLeesville, LADr. Mohammed Benalla MB, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Community Project to Design of a Mini Golf Course for Leesville City - LA Mohammed Benalla, Department of Engineering and Technology Vaughn College, 8601 23rd Ave, East Elmhurst, NY 11369AbstractThis paper described a community project to design a first draft of a mini golf course, 18 holes,with a future location in the city of Leesville, LA. The course was designed to be
Conference Session
Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)
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Diversity
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Minorities in Engineering
Paper ID #21474Tenure as a Closed System: Subconscious Behavioral Characteristics of Co-ercion, Groupthink, Bias and Inherent DiscriminationDr. Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Dr. Springer currently serves as an Executive Director for Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute lo- cated in West Lafayette, Indiana. He has over 35 years of theoretical and Defense industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management and Human Resources. Dr
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Mathematics Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lynn Albers, Campbell University
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Mathematics
Paper ID #23669Implementing the Wright State Model First-Year Engineering MathematicsCourse in a Startup School of EngineeringDr. Lynn A Albers, Campbell University Dr. Lynn Albers is an Assistant Professor in the newly formed School of Engineering at Campbell Uni- versity. A proponent of Hands-On Activities in the classroom and during out-of-school time programs, she believes that they complement any teaching style thereby reaching all learning styles. She earned her doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University specializing in thermal sci- ences where her dissertation research spanned three
Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William M. Jordan, Baylor University
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Materials
Paper ID #21339Incorporating Active Learning and Sustainable Engineering Concepts into aRequired Materials ClassDr. William M. Jordan, Baylor University William Jordan is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in metallurgical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials-related courses and does research with natural fiber composite materials. He is also interested in entrepreneurship,sustainable engineering, and appropriate technology
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Investigating Instructional Strategies
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Pringle, Vantage College, University of British Columbia; Gabriel Potvin, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
Paper ID #21632International Engineering Student Motivation to Develop CommunicationSkills: a Case for an Integrated Training ApproachJohn Pringle, Vantage College, University of British Columbia John Pringle M.Ed. (Applied Linguistics) has been teaching academic and professional writing for 15 years. He has previously researched the value of Systemic Functional Linguistics as pedagogical tool to teach report writing, and the benefits of collaborative writing on second-language acquisition.Dr. Gabriel Potvin, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Dr. Gabriel Potvin is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical and
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Holistic Assessment and Teaching in Service-learning Environments
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Todd France, Ohio Northern University
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Diversity
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Community Engagement Division
Paper ID #23322Occupational Therapy Boards – Identifying the Value of a High-Impact Service-Learning ProjectDr. Todd France, Ohio Northern University Todd France is the director of Ohio Northern University’s Engineering Education program, which strives to prepare engineering educators for the 7-12 grade levels. Dr. France is also heavily involved in de- veloping and facilitating the Introduction to Engineering course sequence at ONU. He earned his PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder where his research focused on pre-engineering education and project-based learning. c American Society for
Conference Session
Practice II: Curricular Innovations
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amir Behbahanian, Utah State University; Erin L. Davis, Utah State University; Nick A. Roberts, Utah State University
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Educational Research and Methods
Paper ID #22543Open Educational Resources in the Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum:A Materials Science Case StudyMr. Amir Behbahanian, Utah State University I‘m a Ph.D. Studen at the Mechanical and Aerospace engineering department of Utah State University, my main area of research is Nano Thermal Analysis. I also had the chance to be the TA of material science for two semesters.Erin L. Davis, Utah State UniversityProf. Nick A. Roberts, Utah State University Prof. Roberts is an Assistant Professor at Utah State University where his research is focused on the fundamental study of material behavior, specifically
Conference Session
First-Year Programs Division - Visualization and Mathematics
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt P.E., Lafayette College; Mary Roth P.E., Lafayette College
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First-Year Programs, Mathematics
Paper ID #22569Using Concept Maps to Assess Student Learning in a Multi-Section Introduc-tion to Engineering CourseDr. Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt P.E., Lafayette College Dr. Kristen Sanford Bernhardt is chair of the Engineering Studies program and associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College. Her expertise is in sustainable civil infrastructure management and transportation systems. She teaches a variety of courses including sustainability of built systems, transportation systems, transportation planning, civil infrastructure management, engineering economics, and Lafayette’s
Conference Session
Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Tech; Ingrid St. Omer, Virginia Tech
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Engineering Ethics
Paper ID #22127Where Should We Begin? Establishing a Baseline for First-year StudentAwareness of Engineering EthicsMs. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Tech Natalie Van Tyne is an Associate Professor of Practice at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univer- sity, where she teaches first year engineering design as a foundation courses for Virginia Tech’s under- graduate engineering degree programs. She holds bachelors and masters degrees from Rutgers University, Lehigh University and Colorado School of Mines, and studies best practices in pedagogy, reflective learn- ing and critical thinking to inform enhanced student
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Works in Progress II
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eline Boghaert, University of Waterloo; Jason Grove P.E., University of Waterloo
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Educational Research and Methods
Paper ID #23811WIP: Student and Faculty Experience with Blended Learning in a First-YearChemistry for Engineers CourseDr. Eline Boghaert, University of Waterloo Eline Boghaert is a lecturer in the Chemical Engineering department at the University of Waterloo. Before joining the faculty at the University of Waterloo she taught mathematics at Hopewell Valley Central High School in New Jersey. Her current research interests focus on engineering education and studying how students learn, to improve teaching and learning at the University of Waterloo.Dr. Jason Grove P.E., University of Waterloo Jason Grove is the Graduate
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Engineering Ethics Division Poster Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elizabeth A. Debartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Wade Lee Robison
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Engineering Ethics
Paper ID #22376Risk Management and Ethics in Capstone DesignDr. Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, PhD is the Director of the Multidisciplinary Senior Design Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where students from Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering work together on multidisciplinary teams to complete a 2-semester design and build project. She received her graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has worked at RIT since 2000.Prof. Wade Lee Robison c American Society for
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COED Modulus Topics
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew A. Verleger Ph.D. (He/His/Him), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Computers in Education
Paper ID #22046Developing Reviewer Profiles Using Analysis of Prior AuthorshipDr. Matthew A. Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Matthew Verleger is an Associate Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Embry-Riddle Aeronauti- cal University in Daytona Beach, Florida. His research interests are focused on using action research methodologies to develop immediate, measurable improvements in classroom instruction and the use of Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs) in teaching students about engineering problem solving. Dr. Verleger is an active member of ASEE. He also serves as the developer and site manager for the Model
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MET and Mechatronics
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University
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Engineering Technology
Engineering at Monterrey Tech (ITESM-Monterrey Campus). Teaches courses in CAD/CAE, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Method and Optimization. His interest are in the area of product development, topology optimization, additive manufacturing, sustainable design, and biomechanics.Dr. Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical en- gineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, fluid power, and instrumentation &
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First-Year Programs Division - Visualization and Mathematics
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey A. Davis, Grant MacEwan University; Shelley Lorimer P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University
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First-Year Programs, Mathematics
Paper ID #21855Student performance on drawing Free Body Diagrams and the effect on Prob-lem SolvingDr. Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University Dr Davis obtained his PhD at ETH Zurich specializing in numerical simulation of multiphase flow. With a passion for teaching, Dr. Davis’ research focuses on pedagogical topics such as student engagement, active learning, and cognitive development. Projects he is currently working on include ”Development of a risk assessment model for the retention of students”, ”Development of Student Assessment Software”, and ”Improving Student Engagement through Active Learning”.Dr
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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Akram Hossain, Purdue University Northwest; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University Northwest
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Instrumentation
Paper ID #21368Virtual Software and Hardware Environment Provides Enhanced Learningfor Mechatronics Engineering Technology MajorsProf. Akram Hossain, Purdue University Northwest Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet Akram Hossain is a professor in the department of Engi- neering Technology and Director of the Center for Packaging Machinery Industry at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN. He worked eight years in industry at various capacities. He is working with Purdue University Calumet for the past 27 years. He consults for industry on process control, packag- ing machinery system design, control and related