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Roman Taraban; William M. Marcy

. assistance in establishing the ReflectiveChoices websiteThese are not simply fads – they are real, and for us, through the Texas Tech Office of Information Technology.promising tools to develop and research for academic Dr. Marcy has developed much of the content of thepurposes. website. Research assistants working with Dr. Taraban In the internet application described here, we are adding have aided in assessment of student contributions to theinteractive technology to an undergraduate course

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Walter W. Buchanan

the Department of Education. References[1] Annual Report, Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology, p. 144 (1984)[2] Annual Report, Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology, p. 143 (1984)[3] Land, Ronald E., “Engineering Technologists AreEngineers,” Journal of Engineering Technology, p. 32-39(Spring 2012) Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Conference The University of Texas at Austin April 4-6, 2018

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Gholam H. Massiha; Shelton L. Houston

. Technologists generally take part increation of a Master of Science in Systems Technology implementing solutions.(STEC) in 2013 to the State of Louisiana Board of Regentswhich was approved in 2014. The delivery of the new MSdegree was 100% online to facilitate access to a wide 2. The Need for the Programstudent base within the state of Louisiana and beyond. The The new degree is aligned with University priorities asobjective of Systems Technology education intends to stated in the mission and vision statements that advocate aequip students with the knowledge base, skill set and commitment to graduate education; particularly, those thatcutting

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Alireza Yazdanshenas; Joseph Oyedele; Emilli Morrison; Chung Hyun Goh

Practicum of Systems Integration in Engineering Education Alireza Yazdanshenas, Joseph Oyedele, Emilli Morrison, Chung Hyun Goh* Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Tyler 3900 University Blvd, Tyler, TX, 75799, U.S.A. *cgoh@uttyler.edu Abstract desired product. Systems integration (SI) facilitates efficient delivery for the overarching This project asked engineering students to functionality in the product. This SI technique hasdevelop a multi-subsystem design that would been widely used in many companies, even thoughproduce electricity

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Hyun Seop Lee; Y. D. Kim; Edwin Thomas

students are the global learners [1]. For both of plates which can cause moment at the tips of members.them, it is important to teach the related topics with different Therefore, the problem from the difference arises and theapproaches. However, to review all contents in a short time students need to set up the procedure to confirm that thisduration would be helpful to both. difference can be negligible. In the project, they set up four This study is the application of integrated structural analyses to compare each other: a theoretical method usinganalysis education including mechanics, an experiment, and pin joints, an experimental method using gusset plates, acomputational

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Vijaya Gopu; Ayman Okeil; Roger Seals

curriculum. In the judgment courses structural analysis and reinforced concrete design.of the authors, these results support both the importance Given this approach, the main goal of the project was toand need for FMM education at the undergraduate level in develop a model instructional program that can be used toCEE. In the open-ended response opportunity provided in educate CEE students in the fundamental principles andthe surveys, several of the respondents expressed concern

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Jorge Leon; Angie Hill Price; Mathew Kuttolamadom

university in Finlandpopular, especially since they offer a unique hands-on and [3]. Industry executives were interviewed, and consistentlyindustry-focused education at a graduate level that many identified project management, problem solving andregional employers seek. In this paper, the commonalities leadership as essential skills required in addition to theamong these currently offered programs were outlined and traditional engineering based technical competencies.discussed, especially in terms of the makeup of the program Upon a review of the program objectives for relevantstructure, courses, and learning objectives; these were then Master of Science programs across the US, a trend can becontrasted with aspects of

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Matt Leonard; Joseph Morgan; Jeremy P. Coffelt

Digital Systems Teaching and Research (DSTR) Robot: A Flexible Platform for Education and Applied Research Matt Leonard, Dr. Joseph Morgan, Jeremy P. Coffelt Texas Space Technology Applications and Research (T STAR) LLC 216 W. 26th St, Suite G2, Bryan, TX 77803, USA E-mail: matt@tstar.us Abstract The DSTR (pronounced “Disaster”) robot has a stronghistory of being adaptable to different user’s needs, and thereare many opportunities ahead that indicate that the sky, quiteliterally, is not the limit for this robust platform. This paperprovides a historical perspective on the

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Mia K. Markey; JoÜo Carlos Monteiro; Julie Stewart

Using Twitter to Support Students’ Design Thinking Mia K. Markey1*, João Carlos Monteiro2, Julie Stewart3 1 Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin2 Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC), Porto 3 Faculty Innovation Center, The University of Texas at Austin 107 W. Dean Keeton BME 3.314 C0800, Austin TX 78712 E-mail: mia.markey@utexas.edu Abstract class was hosted at Faculdade de Engenharia da The goal of the short-term study abroad course

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Christine Julien

can be connected to their high-level application. Studentsguidance, the students are asked to implement a simple IoT create a temperature sensor, a motion sensor, and a lightapplication using their basic knowledge of the related sensor. They experience firsthand the intricate debuggingtechnologies. The second segment steps back from the IoT required for these hardware components. On the Raspberry Pi,technologies to introduce principles and tools of software students are also introduced to a second programmingengineering. Periodically within this segment, these tools are language (Python), where the course explicitly delivers theexplicitly related back to the do-it-yourself project or

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Brian P. Bernard; Rui Cao; Maureen Russo RodrÕguez

technology. The paper will also or distance education offers an alternative solution throughreflect on the impact of this particular technological which small universities can expand their offerings, withoutimplementation on various teaching styles in both foreign needing to shoulder the added costs of acquiring all of thelanguage and engineering courses, especially compared to additional faculty, space, and equipment that wouldother distance engineering education in the literature, with a otherwise be necessary to implement such programming. Aspurpose of analyzing the model’s suitability for expansion an example, Concordia, Lubbock Christian, Schreiner,into other engineering courses or a fully accredited

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Viktor N_ssi; Ana Goulart

educational kits. Such equipment is expensive. Advances ingeneration (5G) cellular networks - including millimeter software defined radio (SDR) [2] allow instructors to usewave transmission, ultra-wideband wireless less expensive equipment to develop new educationalcommunications, and multiple-input-single-output (MISO) laboratories. For example, some of our teachingantennas – helped develop laboratory experiments for laboratories at Texas A&M University use USB donglesundergraduate engineering students. The experiments not (e.g., DVB-T RTL USB [3]) that act as an SDR receiver,only teach students about 5G technologies, but also how to operating between 50 and 2200 MHz.use real-time spectrum

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Rochelle Williams; Sherri Frizell; Felecia Nave; Audie Thompson

; Frizell,Academically Gifted, Millennial Students in STEM S. (2009). Historically Black Colleges and Universitiesdisciplines at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and Academically Gifted Black Students in(HBCUs): Factors that Impact Successful Degree Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsCompletion. In H. Frierson & W. Tate (Eds)., Beyond (STEM): Discovering the Alchemy for Success. Journal ofStock Stories and Folktales: African Americans’ Paths to Urban Education: Focus on Enrichment, 6(1), pp. 122-136. Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Conference The University of Texas at Austin

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David Ewing

. Subsequent mechanical and aerospace Horne, “Cases on Higher Education Spaces: Innovation, engineering class pass rates before and after ENGR Collaboration, and Technology”, IGI Global, pg. 165- 1300 was implemented 185 (2013). [3] R. Beichner, “The SCALE-UP Project: A Student- As can be seen, student pass rates have significantly Centered Active Learning Environment forincreased in these three difficult courses after ENGR Undergraduate Programs,” Invited paper for the1300’s implementation. In fact, Statics and Solid National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved

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Tony McClary; Jacqueline A. Zeiber; Patricia Sullivan; Steven Stochaj

research tends to focus on whetherknowledge and retention of technological concepts [1]. participating in STEM programs increases self-efficacy [3].Additionally, participating in STEM programs leads to However, there are several factors that can influence theincreased self-confidence, satisfaction, and interest in effectiveness of these programs. For example, motivationengineering [2]. Current research focuses on whether influences the degree to which participants are engagedparticipating in STEM programs increases self-efficacy [3]. with activities as does their background knowledge [4].However, several factors can influence the effectiveness of Additionally, program effectiveness is impacted by

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph; Kimberlyn Gray

benefits to student [6] T. Bell, et al., “Computer Science Unplugged: Schoolunderstanding of the material are worth the difficulties. Students Doing Real Computing Without Computers,”Many of the challenges can be lessened with careful Computing and Information Technology Research andclassroom management and early instruction and Education, New Zealand (CITRENZ), vol. 13, no. 1, pp.explanation to students. This can be accomplished with 20-29, 2009.early, simple activities to allow students to become [7] T. Bell, et al., CS Unplugged: Computer Sciencecomfortable with the style of learning. Similarly, early use without a Computer. www.csunplugged.org., 2015. 
of electronic in-class

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Jafar F. Al-Sharab; Curtis Desselles; Robert Dalling; Mauricio Escobar; Ariell Shield; Hoa Nguyen; McKenzie Cutrer; Will Heitman

NSU- LSMSA Makers Club: Advanced STEM Educational Modules and Enhanced Experiential Learning Jafar F. Al-Sharab, Curtis Desselles, Robert Dalling, Mauricio Escobar, Ariell Shield, Hoa Nguyen, McKenzie Cutrer, and Will Heitman Department of Engineering Technology, Northwestern State University, The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) Natchitoches, LA 71459 Abstract Experiential Learning is the application of knowledge thatThis paper describes advanced educational activates of focuses on the needs and wants of a

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Raj Desai

ethical, socially conscious, environmentally sound, andentry into recycling, and increasing environmental concerns globally aware [8]. Education must make project basedregarding resource use and waste disposal. learning the predominant technical student learning mode [9]. This paper explores the idea of pallet recycling as a1. Introduction tool for teaching innovation in an inexpensive, sustainable, and impactful approach. We asked students in our solid modeling course tothink of innovative ways to recycle pallets

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Dani Fadda P.E.; Oziel Rios

Heat Transfer Activity for a First-Year Mechanical Engineering Course Dani Fadda, Ph.D., P.E. and Oziel Rios, Ph.D. The University of Texas at Dallas 800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080, USA fadda@utdallas.edu and oziel.rios@utdallas.edu Abstract for freshman students who are not yet introduced to prerequisites that can make heat transfer concepts palatable. A heat transfer educational

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Hung-da Wan; Nihar Gupta

. design factors. As a result, a five-step simulation game  Phase 2 – Side of A Pig: In this phase, players are design process is proposed to help educators design new instructed to draw the side of a pig. Players can ask games or improve existing games. A few examples are for clues, such as how long the pig should be. With included in this paper to illustrate the use of the five-step verbal instructions, not all the drawings will pass the design process. quality inspection. Although the examples of game designs in Section 5  Phase 3 –Standardized Work: In this phase, players may seem straightforward, the game tasks selection and are given a grid

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Cheng Lin; Yuzhong Shen; Nathan Luetke; Mileta Tomovic

Application Research Projects”,electro-pneumatic laboratory report for a seal-in circuit. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2012 ASEE Session AC5. Performance Analysis of Learning 2012-3481Outcome [3] Lynn, J., “Distance Education Options for Engineering Education”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, The animation wiring software was used in summer Conference

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Sreedevi Ande P.E.

listening to the instructor [3]. It is an effective Four teams enjoyed working together and were able tomethod that uses interactive techniques to improve complete the problems in a timely fashion. For such teams,education and retain knowledge. National Training their performance during the pre and post quizzes/in-classLaboratory study indicated that learners retain about 90% assignments improved by approximately 5-10%.of what they learn when they teach someone else when

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Margo Cousins; Brandi DeMont; Laura Suggs; Mia K. Markey

of 6 BUILDfor them to stay in on-campus housing. Furthermore, scholars which are more mature and know each other canscholars in MARC are upperclassmen and may have had often overpower discussion in educational and socialmore research experience and professional maturity. activities. We also observed that in social events, the twoAlthough this difference did not necessarily create a scholar groups did not entirely mix and often kept to theirnegative experience for CUReS scholars, the program own group. This was not the case with other Affiliatedactivities may not have been seen as directly useful to Scholars who were completely integrated into the CUReSAffiliated MARC

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph; Kimberlyn Gray; Marcia Pool

Work-in-Progress: Research Plan for Introducing Problem Solving Skills through Activities to an Introductory Computer Science Course Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Kimberlyn Gray, and Marcia Pool Department of Computer Science, The University of Texas at Austin 2317 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712, USA E-mail: sscw@cs.utexas.edu Department of Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University Institute of Technology 512 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV, 25801, USA E-mail: Kimberlyn.Gray@mail.wvu.edu Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at

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Jitendra Tate; Craig Hanks; Harold Stern; Walt Trybula

engineering and technology would be possible. Wetechnologies, especially nanotechnology. We also have the opportunity to develop, test, and share, auncovered some opportunities to do more, and do new approach to engineering ethics education thatbetter. would be appropriate for a broad range of institutions3. Infusing Ethics at Texas State, Part 2, and serve many students. Additional opportunities at Texas State originate inOpportunities the university’s rapid transition from a regionalAmong the opportunities we identified are

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Hector A. Ochoa; Mukul V. Shirvaikar

topic. VHDL or Verilog programming before taking such a course.All these issues, and many more makes it hard to take the Nevertheless, the progress of technology is immutable anddecision of updating the course. For that reason, this paper educators will have to adapt to these challenges withsurveys the pedagogy and methodology that is used to teach innovative approaches.10,11 This paper attempts to measure thethe digital systems curriculum at different universities. The

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Chaoyi Wang; Michael Frye; Sreerenjini Nair

The Practices of Play and Informal Learning in the miniGEMS STEAM Camp Chaoyi Wang, Dr. Michael Frye, Dr. Sreerenjini Nair Autonomous Vehicle Systems Laboratory, University of the Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, the United States E-mail: chwang2@student.uiwtx.edu Abstract on providing learning and research opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics underrepresented communities.(STEM) play an important role in the educational reform miniGEMS has developed very fast in the past threeand global economy. However, STEM

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Cynthia C. Fry; Steven P. Potter

specific circuits, it also includes some software design using Over the past decade computer technology has become microprocessor cross-development systems and real-timeubiquitous in our everyday lives. From digital camera, to the operating system principles.embedded systems that make up current vehicles, to automatedhighways, to home security systems, to automated household The main objective of the course is for students to learn toappliances, to robotic manufacturing, to integrated medical

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John Attia; Mahamadou tembely; Lisa Hobson; Pamela Obiomon

. 6. Conclusions The hand-held mobile technology, ADB, is being used toFrom Table 3, it can be seen the students perceived that the engage freshman and junior electrical and computeruse of the portable hands-on hardware was relevant to their engineering students. Through multiple exposure to hands-academic area (81% for ELEG 1021, 84% for ELEG 3013 on learning, the students are able achieve mastery with theand 92% for ELEG 3043 and that the ADB motivated them use of the ADB, master laboratory skills, and understandto learn the course content (81% for ELEG 1021, 82% for deeply several topics covered in circuit analysis andELEG 3013 and 83% for ELEG

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Timothy Urban; Margaret Baguio

4.1 Objectivesschool-age children today are of African-American, Latino, The SEES program has five primary objectives:or Native American descent.” • Increase the knowledge of students and teachers about Earth’s3.2 SEES assets climate system and history, environmental changes, and The SEES program 1) utilizes NASA facilities and NASA technologies for studying Earthsassets to provide work experience, research, and educational • Promote pursuing STEM careers.opportunities for high school students to encourage STEM