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Robert Michael P.E., Gannon University; Davide Piovesan, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University

several years in industry where he worked as an industrial product designer and aerospace product designer for LORD Corpora- tion and as general manager for National Tool and Equipment. • Courses taught include finite element analysis, material science, statics, strength of materials, materials lab, machine design, product design, production design, plastic design and FE analysis, manufacturing and engineering graphics. • Research interests include design and optimization of elastomer components, elastomeric fatigue properties, hyper- elastic modeling of elastomers, failure analysis of elastomeric components, seismic analysis of storage racks, experimental testing and characterization of materials and general machine

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Chandika Annasiwatta, Muskingum University; Sandra Soto-Caban, Muskingum University

feedback. The survey asked them if the course/project metthe program outcomes and used a Likert 5-point scale (Definitely Yes = 5, Mostly Yes = 4,Somewhat = 3, Not Quite = 2, Not at All = l) to quantify. The design project should address thefollowing student outcomes:ABET outcome 2: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. ABET outcome 3: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.ABET outcome 5: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive

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Deanna H Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Shuchen Cong, Carnegie Mellon University

making and technical writing, three technology-policy electives, and a three course capstone series. The first course in the series providesstudents with highly scaffolded assignments to practice skills learned in both our program andtheir technical programs while also learning project management skills. The last two courses arethe EPP Projects course where students work to structure and solve a large complex problemwith multiple dimensions in an interdisciplinary group. The EPP Projects course is taken inaddition to the design requirement course of the traditional engineering program. All EPPstudents take the EPP Projects course twice, typically once in the Junior year and once in theSenior year, or twice during Senior year. Each EPP Project is

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Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

create an industry-like learning environment for students.Through the centralized engineering project platform, the ECE department takes on the identity ofan ECE organization. In this organization, the faculty members of the ECE department, besidesbeing traditional classroom educators, assume the role of integrated project managers. As amanager, the faculty member delegates responsibilities to the student and coordinates the projectactivities of the student teams. The students in the ECE program can be viewed both as four-yearemployees of the ECE workforce and as customers who pay for value-adding educationalexperiences. In addition, the students become mentors for new customers as they progress throughthe ECE undergraduate program. While the

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Bhuvana Ramachandran, University of West Florida; Chathapuram Ramanathan, University of West Florida,; Mohamed Khabou, University of West Florida

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Engineering. Ramachandran teaches Electrical Energy Engineering, Electric Energy Systems, and other courses.Dr. Chathapuram Ramanathan, University of West Florida, Bio Sketch of Dr. Chathapuram (Ram) Ramanathan cramanathan@uwf.edu ; 248-790-8937 Dr. Chathapuram Ramanathan, Phd., ACSW, LMSW, LMFT, CAC has worked in the human service area for over three decades, and is an Associate Professor and former Chair of the Social Work Department at the University of West Florida. Dr. Ramanathan graduated with a Masters and a Doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. His doctoral degree is in Social work and Human Resources Management. He also has a MA in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work from Madras School of Social work

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University

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abilities are at the Algebra II level. The two-credit study skillscourse is designated ENGR 2100 and meets twice per week for 50 minutes. A list of topicscovered in the course is shown in Table 1.Table 1: Major topics of ENGR 2100 Reading Syllabi Study Time and Time Management Using the Learning Management System Common Student Mistakes Understanding the Academic Calendar Changing Habits Life Factors in Success Procrastination The Learning Cycle Setting SMART Goals Characteristics of Expert Learners Getting Involved – Student Organizations Working with Professors Preparing for Career

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V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University; Kakan C Dey P.E., West Virginia University; David Martinelli, West Virginia University; John Deskins, West Virginia University; Julia Daisy Fraustino, West Virginia University ; L Christopher Plein, West Virginia University; Md Tawhidur Rahman, West Virginia University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University

ofKnowledge report, the American Society of Civil Engineers has declared that engineering as aprofession must include formal education in such topics as leadership, management, andgovernment [7]. It is noteworthy that these declarations are not in the form of a compendium ofcourses, but rather as outcomes that might be reached through the integration of knowledge.Furthermore, ABET has revised its criteria for engineering programs to be less prescriptive andallow for more flexibility in the curriculum [8], [9].Motivated by the above, the holistic engineering approach champions the integration ofengineering disciplines with nontechnical disciplines in solving engineering challenges. Asengineers develop technical/engineering solutions for the society

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Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University; Jeremy G. Roberts, West Virginia University

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Performance Management​, vol. 65, no. 6, pp. 792–810, 2016, doi: 10.1108/IJPPM-01-2016-0014.[12] J. B. Balda and F. Mora, “Adapting leadership theory and practice for the networked, millennial generation,” ​Journal of Leadership Studies,​ vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 13–24, 2011, doi: 10.1002/jls.20229.[13] G. Wiggins and J. McTighe, ​Understanding by Design.​ Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development, 2005.[14] ABET, “Criteria for accrediting engineering programs.” 2018.[15] S. McShane, ​Canadian Organizational Behaviour​, 4th ed. Toronto, Canada:McGraw-Hill Ryerson Higher Education, 2001.

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Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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students in engineering. Oneobjective of this program is to increase graduation rates from underrepresented populations,including women, first-generation students, and underrepresented minorities, in an effort toultimately diversify the engineering workforce.This paper first reviews the AcES program and then discusses the continued analysis of apreviously identified trend in an ongoing study of program participants. The results of surveys,taken by the 2017 AcES participants (2017 cohort), designed to measure participants' self-efficacy and grittiness, among other attributes, appeared to be indicative of the Kruger-DunningEffect. The Kruger-Dunning Effect states that people who are most unskilled often overestimatetheir abilities [1]. When the

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Andrew James Ballard; Nathaniel P Fenwick; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #31944Consolidation of Deep Carpet Cleaner and Vacuum Cleaner: A CapstoneProject to Investigate and Recommend Needed ImprovementsMr. Andrew James BallardMr. Nathaniel P FenwickDr. Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller is an associate professor in engineering management and manufacturing at Western Michi- gan University, where she coordinates capstone design project courses, and has developed and teaches a graduate course in project management and a course in manufacturing for sustainability. Dr. Aller’s research interests include professional development of students to enter and succeed in the

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Raghu Echempati P.E., Kettering University

, both orally and in writing. Overall, the students of this track‘should demonstrate a capacity for flexibility and resilience, as shown by adapting to changingand complex circumstances, balancing competing demands, accepting uncertainty andambiguity, and knowing when to consult with their Capstone instructor’. As with any capstonecourse, project planning, team management, applied research and communication are importantaspects to be demonstrated by the students.Callender, et al participated in a breakout session at the 2012 Trends in Undergraduate Researchin the Mathematical Sciences conference [5]. They concluded that there is not one design for acapstone course that will satisfy the needs and goals of every mathematics program, but

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Natalie Grace Bowen, Central Michigan University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University

]. Available: ngss.nsta.org/About.aspx . [Accessed 23 February 2020].[2] Common Core Standards Initiative, "About the Standards," Common Core Standards Initiative, [Online]. Available: corestandards.org/about-the-standards/frequently-asked- questions/ . [Accessed 23 February 2020].[3] National Academices of Sciences, "Science and Engineering for Grades 6-12: Investigation and Design at the Center," The National Academies Press, Washington DC, 2019.[4] Occupational Employment Statistics Program, "Employment in STEM Occupations," United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington DC, 2019.[5] US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "TED: The Economics Daily," US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington

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Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College of Flint; Athanas Mutani Manyama, Baker College

Paper ID #31924Computer Analysis of Structures for Architectural Technology StudentsDr. Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College of Flint Dr. Sitaram has held leadership positions in both academia and industry. He is currently Professor, Pro- gram Director, and Chair of Engineering at Baker College Flint, Michigan, USA. He manages three ABET accredited programs- Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical engineering. He has 13 years full-time teaching experience and 15 years industry experience. He has taught extensively which includes more than 30 undergraduate, graduate, and lab courses in Civil and Mechanical Engineering in the areas

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Ashley Emily Lacy; Emily Nottingham; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University; Paul V. Engelmann, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #31943Recycling of Post-Consumer Resin (PCR) Plastics: A Capstone Project toReduce Waste and Promote Future RecyclingMiss Ashley Emily LacyMiss Emily NottinghamDr. Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller is an associate professor in engineering management and manufacturing at Western Michi- gan University, where she coordinates capstone design project courses, and has developed and teaches a graduate course in project management and a course in manufacturing for sustainability. Dr. Aller’s research interests include professional development of students to enter and succeed in the engineering

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Jason Zapka, Youngstown State University; John Martin, Youngstown State University

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indiverse fields including both the Arts and in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) classrooms [8].In recent years, pedagogical scholars are increasingly suggesting that students and society benefitfrom collaboration between STEM and the Arts [9], [10], [11]. The importance of creating asynergy between majors that focus on creativity and criticality, merging engineering design withthe fine arts, has been emphasized [12]. The term STEAM (from STEM with Arts) is now usedto characterize programs with this integration [11]. A report from 2010 by ASEE recommendsthat undergraduate engineering education should include training in communication, working inteams, and collaborating with non-engineers in real-world contexts [9].Despite the

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Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University; Nicoline Ying Jie Saw

various papers in the same. He has taught C programming, Microcontroller Applications and Introductory/Advanced Digital courses at the undergraduate level. He has also taught a graduate level course in the area of Advanced FPGA Implementation.Ms. Nicoline Ying Jie Saw Nicoline Saw is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Grand Valley State University. Her areas of interests include embedded system design and test manufacturing. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Real-time Health Monitoring System for Sick Infants: A Capstone ProjectAbstractCaring for an infant who is sick can be stressful for the

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Ron Averill, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University; Ricardo Mejia-Alvarez, Michigan State University

Paper ID #31930The Need for Holistic Implementation of SMART AssessmentDr. Ron Averill, Michigan State University Ron Averill joined the faculty at Michigan State University in 1992. He currently serves as the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focus is on pedagogy, design optimization of large and complex systems, and design for sustainable agriculture.Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University Geoff Recktenwald is a member of the teaching faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. Geoff holds a PhD in