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Talal D. Gamadi; Bethany Disque; Marshal Watson; Lloyd Heinze

1-7 ABET student outcomes. All these outcomes werefor Bob L. Herd to recognize his many accomplishments in assessed equally using the same performancethe industry and his steady and continuing support of this indicators listed in Table 3, under Metrics.department and Texas Tech University.The department of petroleum engineering supervises the a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,following degrees: science, and engineering  Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as  Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering well as to analyze and interpret data

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Chaoyi Wang; Michael Frye; Sreerenjini Nair

school graduation requirements beliefs of family, friends, and teachers.11 Additionally,since it was passed by the state legislature in 2013. The larger gender differences were founded in STEM careerpolicy requires students who enter in high school to choose aspirations that males present more interest in engineering,an endorsement among five categories in fall 2014: (a) whereas females were more attracted in health andSTEM, (b) Business and Industry, (c) Public Services, (d) medicine during middle school and high school years.12Arts and Humanities, and (e) Multidisciplinary.7 The goal Therefore, many educators are putting efforts to keep girls’for House Bill 5 is to provide students with

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Randall D. Manteufel; Amir Karimi

Annual Conference and Exposition, Albuquerque, NM. (2001)4. Summary In summary, the effectiveness of an instructor continues [5] Uttl, B., C. A. White, and D.W. Gonzalez, “Meta-to be difficult to access. It is proposed that the follow-on analysis of faculty’s teaching effectiveness: Studentsuccess rate of students who pass a prerequisite course be evaluation of teaching ratings and student learning areused to assess the effectiveness of an instructor. For not related”, Studies in Educational Evaluation, 54, 22-example, the success of students passing thermo1 and then 42, (2017)attempting thermo2 should be studied to assess theeffectiveness of the

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Mario Toussaint; Don Ploger

of anystudents explore concepts in number theory. We describe a polygon equals 360--this is so different from the standardspreadsheet program that can generate all the factors of an approach, that it proved difficult to bring the working twointeger. To understand how the spreadsheet solves these schools. Furthermore, Papert used a particularproblems, we use the metaphor of a robot. The robot must programming language that did not correspond tointerpret data from the real world and respond effectively. classroom practice.Although non-engineers may not understand the details, In this study, we focus on Number theory, a topic well- established for grades four

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Rochelle Williams; Sherri Frizell; Felecia Nave; Audie Thompson

Using Experiential and Collaborative Learning to promote Careers in Engineering Rochelle Williams2, Sherri Frizell1, Felecia Nave1,2 and Audie Thompson1 1 Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, 2Academic Affairs, Prairie View A&M University 700 University Drive, Prairie View, TX, 77446, USA E-mail: akthompson@pvamu.edu, ssfrizell@pvamu.edu, rlwilliams@pvamu.edu, fmnave@pvamu.edu Abstract build core skills in math during the critical summer months This paper discusses the design of the Girls Accelerating [7].and Learning STEM (G.A.L.S.) one-week residential In an effort to increase the number of

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Roman Taraban; William M. Marcy; Mark S. LaCour; Dashiell Pashley; Klara Keim

compositions in ethics courses. As part of this critically analyze situations and events as well as exerciseresearch, we analyzed Social Impact Assessment (SIA) judgment regarding the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors ofpapers submitted by engineering undergraduates in a course those involved.on engineering ethics. The SIA papers required students toidentify and discuss a contemporary engineering The goal of this paper is to present our currenttechnology (e.g., autonomous tractor trailers) and to exploratory work in developing machine-assisted methodsexplicitly discuss the ethical issues involved in that that could aid in the analysis of students’ writtentechnology. Here we describe

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Melghi Arasu; Sara Zoghi; Ben Zoghi

Low-Cost Portable Light Therapy for Alzheimer’s Patients Melghi Arasu, Sara Zoghi, Ben Zoghi RFID Lab/Texas A&M University 400 Bizzell Street, College Station, TX, 77843, USA E-mail: melghiarasu@tamu.edu, zoghi@tamu.edu, sarazoghi@hotmail.com Abstract therapy box into something affordable for patients and their This paper provides an overview of the families to obtain from a pharmacy, for instance. Thisinformation and research conducted that ushered the device is not only affordable but is small enough to fit increation and

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Okan Caglayan; Sreedevi Ande P.E.; Erik Coronado; Max Martinez; Samuel Handowski

“This is not 13th Grade”: Making the Transition to College through Coding Okan Caglayan, Ph.D., Sreedevi Ande, Ph.D., Erik Coronado, Max Martinez, Samuel Handowski The University of the Incarnate Word/Department of Engineering 4301 Broadway Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, United States caglayan@uiwtx.edu, ande@uiwtx.edu Abstract Summer Coding Academy - Program The Summer Coding Academy 2017 at the The Summer Coding Academy was a free one-University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) was designed for

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P.L.Stephan Thamban; Dani Fadda P.E.

students. Lecture-based courses can be function of time, after an initial “warm-up” it will reach asignificantly less engaging than inductive or project-based maximum around 10 minutes and from then it will startcourses, however, lectures continue to be necessary. For dropping steadily; that trend can be plotted as shown inthis reason, there is a deliberate effort to explore all Fig. 1 [4].avenues that aid retaining the student’s interest-level andcontent-assimilation while participating in long (50 to 75minute) lecture sessions. In this paper, we specifically discuss simplemethods (systemic pauses and group in-class assignments)that can be used in any lecture-based course. Thesemethods were

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Jitendra Tate; Craig Hanks; Harold Stern; Walt Trybula

Identifying Challenges to Infusing Ethics into the Development of Engineers at Texas State University Dr. Jitendra Tate (Ingram School of Engineering), Dr. Craig Hanks (Department of Philosophy), Dr. Harold Stern (Ingram School of Engineering), and Dr. Walt Trybula (Ingram School of Engineering, Trybula Foundation). Texas State University 601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA E-mail: craig.hanks@txstate.edu Abstract organizations. We bring four distinct professional Over the past six years we have worked to perspectives –a manufacturing

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Vijaya Gopu; Ayman Okeil; Roger Seals

Introduction of Structural Health Monitoring to Civil Engineering Education Vijaya Gopu 1, Ayman Okeil 2 and Roger Seals 2 1 Louisiana Transportation Research Center and University of Louisiana- Lafayette 2 Louisiana State University 4101 Gourrier Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 E-mail: v.gopu@la.gov Abstract relevance and merit in the preparation of civil and This paper describes the development of a Structural environmental engineering professionals, there is a

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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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Yu-Fang Jin

Training Students for Critical Thinking in an Electrical Engineering Core Course Yu-Fang Jin Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the University of Texas at San Antonio One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78256, USA E-mail: Yufang.jin@utsa.edu Abstract the focus on classroom instruction in higher education is Analysis and Design of Control Systems is a core course transferring knowledge instead of training on criticalin most Electrical Engineering programs in the United thinking and problem-solving

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Mia K. Markey; JoÜo Carlos Monteiro; Julie Stewart

-actionable problem statement that summarizes the needs centered design and readings on topics such theand insights identified through interviews with healthcare development of medical expertise, types of cognitive bias,professionals. Methods recommended for formulating and clinical decision-support systems. Through individualactionable problem statements include creating a Madlib or reflection and class discussion of the interviews withwant ad. However, such approaches did not resonate with healthcare professionals, the students identify actionableour student group. In this presentation, we describe our problem statements pertinent to health informationexperiences using Twitter as a method for students to

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Sreedevi Ande P.E.

subsequent courses, namely Dynamics and However, a recommendation and an opportunity was givenMechanics of materials. Hence it becomes critical for any to them to change teams after two quizzes. It was observedengineering student to understand and grasp the concepts of that the students were reluctant to change their teams asStatics course as it gives the students an ability to master some students did not seem to be concerned about theirfollow-up material in upper level engineering courses. team members, and the remaining students already formedTherefore, improving learning in the subject of Engineering teams with their friend(s) on day one. They were fourStatics deserves significant attention

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Charlotte Stockton; Talal D. Gamadi; H. Emadi

Effective Assessment Plan Leading to Strong Reform of Petroleum Engineering Graduate Program Charlotte Stockton, Talal D. Gamadi, and H. Emadi Texas Tech University/ Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering 807 Boston Avenue, Box 43111, Lubbock, Texas, 79409, USA E-mail: talal.gamadi@ttu.edu Abstract design, analysis, and presentation of research projects The Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering that are consistent with the focus of their program.at Texas Tech University has made a lot of significant  Scholarly

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

Integrated Educational Project of Theoretical, Experimental, and Computational Analyses Hyun Seop Lee1,*, Y. D. Kim2, and Edwin Thomas3 1,3 Engineering Technology, Grambling State University 403 Main Street, Grambling, Louisiana, 71245, USA * E-mail: leehy@gram.edu 2 Engineering and Technology, Texas A&M University – Commerce P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX, 75429, USA Abstract ability to understand

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Roman Taraban; William M. Marcy

and Impact on Society.” The purpose of this sensibilities in students.technology is to develop students’ awareness of cultural The Texas Tech course ENGR 2392 Engineeringdifferences in engineers’ approaches to ethical practice, and Ethics & Impact on Society, led by Dr. Wi lliamto develop students’ abilities to communicate in a global Marcy, and the websiteworkplace. These goals are being pursued through a http://ReflectiveChoices.ttu.edu are the primarywebsite that is publicly available, titled Reflective Choices channels through which this project is beinghttp://ReflectiveChoices.ttu.edu. We describe the developed and implemented. The project combinesdevelopment of the website