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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

change.Dr. Abhik Roy, West Virginia University Abhik Roy is a professor educational psychology in the Department of Learning Sciences & Human Development (https://lshd.wvu.edu/) within the College of Education & Human Services at West Virginia University. Dr. Roy holds a Ph.D. in Program Evaluation with expertise in data science, visualization, and social network analysis and is an evaluator on multiple federal grants spanning both the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. He currently conducts research in (a) the use of machine learning to evaluate programs, (b) using predictive networks to assess change, and (c) deep learning architectures for text classification

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

to determine the compressive strength of a material in an educationallaboratory. The MOR is sometimes referred to as the flexural strength (F.S.) and is similar inmagnitude to the tensile strength, as the failure mode in bending is tensile along the outermostedge of the sample. The apparatus should be able to easily convert between the twoconfigurations. Figure 1 illustrates a bending test and a compression test diagram, respectively[5], [6]. (b) Figure 1. Schematic representation of the two parts of the testing apparatus. (a) Configuration for the bending test. (b) Configuration for the compression test.To determine the MOR, it is necessary to measure the applied force. For the compression test, itis required to

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

understanding. IV. Proposed System For this project, the proposed system is built upon a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ runningcode in Python. This microcomputer is a great model to introduce secondary students toprogramming and IoT. Raspberry Pis offer several options for coding languages, such as Scratchand Python, which are ideal for students who have little or no experience with coding. The skillsdeveloped from programming in Scratch and Python can be easily applied to other programminglanguages when students have a more in-depth understanding of programming and move on toprojects that require different languages. The components of this weather station include a gas sensor (SGP30) to measure the airquality index; a temperature

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Jacob Allen Poremski, Geneva College; Christopher Charles Jobes P.E., Geneva College

maximumdeflection was appropriate. 1. Determine the necessary properties: a. Width of beam: bHaving defined how the b. Height of beam: hdeflection of the test specimen c. Theoretical modulus of elasticity for the beamcould be theoretically obtained material: E(Equation 2), the method used 2. Complete beam characteristic calculations:to determine the specimen’s a. Calculate moment of inertia: I=b∙h3/12modulus of elasticity could be 3

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Russell L. Rhoton, Baker College

redesign, the final outcome showed that the device did show mixed success and was ableto finally perform within most of the prescribed specifications and consistently threw a 5lb.pumpkin 75 ft.References[1] S. Dodge, Mlive.com, 21 October, 2019[2] R. L. Rhoton, “Assessment of a Multi-Goal Mechanical Engineering Design/Fabrication Project Used as a Mission-Critical Exercise,” in Proceedings of the 2019 ASEE NCS Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, March 2019.[3] B. S. Bloom, M. D. Engelhart, E. J. Furst, W. H. Hill and D. R. Krathwohl, axonomy of educational objectives: The classification of educational goals. Handbook I: Cognitive domain., New York: David McKay Company, 1956.[4] L. W. Anderson and L. A. Sosniak, Bloom's taxonomy, vol. 36

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Ahmed Ammar, Ohio Northern University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University; Muhammad Ajmal Khan, Ohio Northern University; Khalid S. Al-Olimat P.E., Ohio Northern University

: _________ 3 Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2020, American Society for Engineering Education 2. Equivalent Resistance. (10 points) Measure the Thevenin equivalent resistance seen at terminals a-b in Fig. 2, with 𝑅1 = 680Ω, 𝑅2 = 1kΩ, 𝑅3 = 270Ω, 𝑅4 = 470Ω, and 𝑅5 = 47Ω as in step 1. Record the measurement below. Figure 2. Circuit for Part 1, step 2. 𝑅𝑎𝑏 = 𝑅𝑇𝐻 = _____________ Ω Instructor Initials: _________ 3. Voltage Measurement. (15 points) Measure the voltage 𝑉0 shown in Fig. 1 above with channel 1 of the power supply set to 𝑉𝑠 = 8V and with 𝑅1 = 680Ω, 𝑅2

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Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University; Saeed Tiari; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

designsThe primary materials used in all four designs are black paint, nails, plastic sheet, plywood(varying thickness), 2x4 lumber, mesh screens and aluminum foil. All four designs wereconstructed within the assigned budget of $100. A detailed description the four designs isprovided below.Design 1:The enclosure is formed from 7/16 inch plywood. The waste plywood was used to form therails that hold up the 3 food trays. The trays themselves were framed using 1 in x 2 in furringstrips, and chicken wire was used as the surface to hold the food (Figure 1 a). The sharpedges of the chicken wire were covered with waste plywood to prevent user injury. In thecurrent design, screws and nails were used to fasten parts together. As can be seen in Figure1 b), a

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Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

are seen as seniorengineers. To facilitate such an environment, the ECE department has, for the past several years,engaged in the revision of the curriculum for vertical (across each year) integration of the learningexperience in each course and the creation of a modular mini-Electric-Vehicle (mini-EV)laboratory platform to support such activities. This paper will outline the functionality of themodules designed for the centralized platform, the proposed usage of the mini-EV for course andpedagogical revisions to achieve the objectives of (a) improving the linking and retention ofcontent across courses and (b) emphasizing and strengthening the teaching and learningexperiences of system skills integration skills.I IntroductionThe ECE

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

://www.consumerreports.org/vacuum-cleaners/best-vacuums-of-the-year/[8] B. Mollenkamp. (n.d.). A deeper understanding of carpet-care technology. Retrieved March 18, 2019, from https://www.cleanlink.com/sm/article/A-Deeper-Understanding-Of-Carpet- Care-Technology--2455[9] T. Harris. (2001, July 26). How vacuum cleaners work. Retrieved March 18, 2019, from https://home.howstuffworks.com/vacuum-cleaner.htm[10] J. Roberts. (2015, November 02). Best vacuum cleaners by suction – is suction power that important? Retrieved March 18, 2019, from https://www.vacuumsguide.com/best-vacuum- suction-power/[11] Daimer Industries (2019). How a carpet cleaner works. Retrieved March 18, 2019, from https://www.daimer.com/how-a-carpet-cleaner-works/[12] De

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

within specifications, the data showed that the flatness was out of control. This is likely dueto uneven shrinkage that occurred due to a poor distribution of colorant. The flatness of all thediscs are shown in Appendix B in a control chart. Weight consistencyWeight consistency is important to watch when starting a process, as a machine should produceparts that have a consistent weight. The weight of the discs was inconsistent once colorant wasintroduced. When colorant was added to the material, the weight increased a few gramscompared to the material without colorant, then it started to fall back down, as the colorant wasprocessed. The difference in weight based on color is shown in Appendix C

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

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Paper ID #31971Integrate a conflict resolution session into the freshman engineeringproblem solving course to improve students’ ability to solveinterpersonal team conflictsDr. Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University Dr. Xinyu Zhang is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Fundamentals of Engineering Program of Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resource at West Virginia University. She re- ceived her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering in 2012 from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Her research interests include STEM education, environmental engineering, and biomanufactur- ing.Dr. Jeremy G

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Robert Allen Langenderfer, The University of Toledo; Hong Wang, The University of Toledo

Paper ID #31931A Team Based, Student Guided Approach to Learning Computer AlgorithmsUtilizing Video Game ProgrammingProf. Robert Allen Langenderfer, The University of Toledo Robert Langenderfer is a Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Technology program at the University of Toledo. He received his M.S. at the University of Toledo and is currently pursing his Doctorate. Robert has developed software for a variety of organizations, including Microsoft, Dana, Pilkington, the University of Michigan, and the University of Pittsburg. Robert has researched and implemented neural networks, expert systems, image

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

Paper ID #31902Real-time health monitoring system for sick infants– A Capstone projectexperienceDr. Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University Chirag Parikh is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He received his B.S. degree from University of Mumbai, India in 2000. He received both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas in 2003 and 2007 respectively. His research interest is in area of digital systems, hardware modeling, and cryptography and also published

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Arjumand Ali, Grand Valley State University; Mahdi Norouzi, Grand Valley State University

ADAMS because it is more user-friendly. The popularity and interest in ADAMS will be assessed again in the next offering whenthere will be more students in the class to get a better understanding of their interests.References: 1. Ali,A., ((2017), “Methods to Improve Students Learning in Dynamic Systems and Control Course”, 2017 ASEE Zone II Conference 2. Azad, A., Tokhi, M.O.; Pathania, A.; Shaheed, M.H.(2004), “A matlab/simulink based environment for intelligent modelling and simulation of flexible manipulator systems”, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Jun 20-23, 2004, p 9547-9560. 3. Bolton, R. and Zoghi, B.,(2003), “Enhancing system dynamics instruction for technologists with simulation”, ASEE Annual

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Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University; Liangcheng Yang, Illinois State University

, 2007.[7] J. E. King, "Working their way through college: student employment and its impact on the college experience." In. 2006. ," American Council on Education: Issue Brief. ACE, United States.2006.[8] S. Jewell, "The Impact of Working While Studying on Educational and Labour Market Outcomes," Business and Economics Journal, vol. 5, pp. 1-12, 2014.[9] B. Neyt, E. Omey, D. Verhaest, and S. Baert, "Does student work really affect educational outcomes? a review of the literature," J. Economic Surveys, vol. 33, pp. 896-921, 2019.[10] D. Auers, T. Rostoks, and K. Smith, "Flipping burgers or flipping pages? Student employment and academic attainment in post-Soviet Latvia," Communist and Post-Communist

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Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University

intellectualproperty we should use three principles: 1) introduce the importance of intellectual property inthe daily life of the engineer; 2) use simple design to convey complexities of the patent system;3) use patents to engage students in active learning (instead of the idealized ‘deep learning’).Teaching intellectual property (following Garris’ [1] suggestions) should convey, A) “OptimalDesign is an Integrative Process,” B) “Ethics of Design in Competitive Industry are Intricate,” C)“Innovation in a Litigatious Environment can be Dangerous,” and D) “Patent Rights areValuable Assets.” I add here, E) Patents are a part of a portfolio of intellectual property rights.These five themes are summarized in Table 1.Table 1. Key Themes in Teaching Intellectual

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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

within a short time window after the exam. A rapid grading process also helps students prioritize sections on the B exam attempt.The detailed steps above are consistent with the SMART Assessment model, which partlyenables this streamlined method. This process can be adapted for many different courses.However, if you need to change a few things to apply this strategy to your courses, note thatwhat happens in one step often influences the best way to perform other steps. In other words,there is moderately strong coupling among the steps.In addition to the advantages already mentioned, the combination of the rubric and this gradingapproach:  sets clear expectations for performance, removing the partial credit tug of war that often

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Yabin Liao, Penn State Erie; Sheng Liu

, Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.[5]. C. Aldrich, Learning by Doing, Pfeiffer, 2005.[6]. B. D. Coller, and D. J. Shernoff, “Video game-based education in mechanical engineering: a look at student engagement,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 308-317, 2009.[7]. A. Deshpande, and S. H. Huang, “Simulation games in engineering education: a state-of- the-art review,” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, vol. 19, pp. 399-410, 2011.[8]. M. Despeisse, “Games and simulations in industrial engineering education: a review of the cognitive and affective learning outcomes,” in Proceedings of the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018. pp.4046-4057.[9]. K. C. Howell

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

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into a completed project. A combination of a lack of student skillsand inadequate communication between faculty and the students led to disengagement. The teamis disbanded, and the design is left untested for feasibility and therefore incomplete. Thishighlights the need for effectively matching a student’s skillset with the project requirements andeffective communication throughout the lifecycle of the project.Figure 3: A) Tau Beta Pi Bent relocation project student design, B) Image of prototype 3Dprinted antique part replica, C) Robotic arm developed by students as an educational toolIn another project, a local business owner was assisted by producing a prototype antique partreplacement for a historical restoration initiative. The company was

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Nadir Yilmaz P.E., Howard University; Hyung D. Bae, Howard University

analysis can provide various engineering parameters of systemssuch as velocity, pressure, drag coefficient, etc. Based on the pressure field generated by CFDsimulation, structural analysis is performed to investigate the structural integrity due to the loadapplied from fluid flow as shown in Figure 2. This interdisciplinary example will help students tobe equipped to handle various the real-world engineering problems. (a) (b) Figure 2. Analysis example of fluid-structure coupled system: static structural analysis of a airfoil under fluid flow

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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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Measurement- Based Analysis. She taught at Annamalai University in India and at Florida State University before joining UWF in 2012. Ramachandran was a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at FSU’s Center for Advanced Power System. She also has worked for the Office of Naval Research. Ramachandran has co-published more than 30 refereed journal articles. Publications include International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, the 6th IEEE Interna- tional Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems, Expert Systems with Applications, Smart Grid, and Measurement.She received three degrees from Annamali University: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Power Systems Engineering, and B.S. in Electrical

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Kyle Bohmier, Grand Valley State University; Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University

. (B) (A) Figure 1: (A) Common Vortex Generator Geometries; (B) Common Orientations [1]In addition to geometry and orientation playing an important role in the effectiveness of the micro vortexgenerators, the placement is also crucial. For them to be able to function, they must be able to be placedupstream of the separation point (see Fig. 2) so that momentum can be continually transferred to the nearwall flow. According to Lin [1], an optimal location is approximately 5 to 30 times the height of thedevice upstream from the separation point. There are special circumstances though where it would beideal to place the generators further upstream if they produce longer lasting vortices. Because knowingthe

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Raghu Echempati P.E., Kettering University

Skills. Paper No. 185, Proceedings of ASEE Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.[9] B. D. Lutz, et al. 2015. Student Perspectives on Capstone Design Learning. Paper No. 11556, Proceedings ofASEE Conferences, Seattle, WA.[10] Pearson, et al. 2017. Students’ Perceptions of an Applied Research Experience in an Undergraduate ExerciseScience Course. International Journal of Exercise Science.[11] C. Craney at al. 2011. Cross discipline perceptions of the undergraduate research experience. J UndergradResearch Experiences 82(1): 92-113, doi: 10.1353/jhe.2011.0000.[12] A. B. Hunter et al. 2007. Becoming a scientist: the role of undergraduate research in students’ cognitive,personal, and professional development. Sci Educ. 91(1):36–74. doi: 10.1002/sce.20173

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

design, b) Final production (kit) version The freshman engineering graphics course is a 16-week course covering fundamentals ofengineering graphics. The first four weeks of the course focuses on the basics of sketching,orthographic and isometric projections and dimensioning rules. The next seven weeks consistsof intense CAD training with ProEngineer Creo. Students spend approximately 5 hours perweek in a lab environment learning fundamentals of solid modeling, subassemblies andassemblies, bill of material and engineering drawing creation. Tutorials and numerous in-classlab exercises are

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Mallory Taylor, Ohio Northern University; Nathan Rausch, Ohio Northern University; Kasie Dawn Moeller

to manage our time better and get tasksdone on time.Appendix B: Budget Table 4: Budget Table 5: Donated Items The requested budget is $720.00 this can be seen in Table 4. This changed from theoriginal budget, $1,105.00, request because of a change in design. The change in design allowedthe team to find more reusable, cheaper and even some donated parts. Because the new solutioncan be made from bike parts and other easily found objects, the new budget was found anddecreased from the original. As shown in Table 4, there is a remaining $218.79. The remainingmoney would’ve been used for traveling to the ASEE conference which was canceled due toCOVID-19.Appendix C

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

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SuccessRetention and student success data in the College from the early 2000’s indicated that first-timestudents who placed into Math 1110 (Algebra II) were much less likely to be retained to thesecond year and to ultimately complete their degree (whether from the College or from anothermajor at WMU) than students who entered the College placing into at least MATH 1180 (Pre-Calculus). Further refinement of the retention data showed that students achieving a grade inAlgebra II of lower than ‘B’ were even less likely to complete their degree successfully thanstudents who completed Algebra II with a ‘B’ or higher (a ‘C’ or higher is required by theMathematics Department to proceed to Pre-Calculus). Based on these observations, starting in2013, a separate

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Kristin Brewster, West Virginia University; Patrick O'Donnell

, the point value, the type of assignments, thegrade they received, the date the assignment was graded, and the date the grade was recorded.The grades included are: quizzes, test, papers, projects, presentations, exams, and lab reports.Grades can be e-mailed or turned-in in-person to the RHC.Grades must be 85% or higher, or a B+ or higher on a letter scale. Grades are then multiplied forclasses of 200, 300, or 400 level. This is to incentivize upperclassmen (RAs or returningstudents) to participate as well as reward students who are taking harder, upper level classes.Grades are not accepted after one month of being graded to prevent floors from stacking gradesfor months on end and then delivering a mountain of extra work/grades on the RHC at

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

individual StudentAccount through two options- (a) Paying USD 14.00 per month with no contract or (b)Purchasing a year’s access for USD 99.00. Alternatively, they can use the university’sEducational License Account at USD 25.00 per year. SkyCiv software provides resources suchas tutorials and featured projects. One of the main benefits of the software is that it also givesdetailed reporting of the calculations, similar to hand calculations, thus enabling students toverify their hand solutions. Additionally, many reinforced concrete, steel, and wood structuraldesign codes are fully integrated in the software and hence can be used in structural designcourses as well.Courses Selected for SkyCiv ApplicationACT 201 Structural Analysis: This course

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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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) Feeling of inclusion, (5) Coping self-efficacy, and (6) Math outcomes efficacy. The subscaletitled “Engineering self-efficacy 1” indicates a student’s perception of their ability to earn an Aor B in physics, math, and engineering courses and succeed in an engineering curriculum whilenot giving up participation in their outside interests. “Engineering self-efficacy 2” indicates thestudent’s perception of their ability to complete (but not necessarily obtain an A or B)engineering requirements such as math, physics, chemistry and also their general ability tosucceed in any engineering major.The MSLQ was created by researchers at the School of Education at the University of Michigan[6].The 1991 version of the MSLQ consists of 81 questions resulting

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

students, with a unique learning opportunity. In this paper we describe the Engineeringand Public Policy undergraduate program and curriculum leading to this course, and the structureof the course itself. We provide perspectives on the course from the undergraduates taking thecourse and doctoral students serving as project managers. The lessons learned beyond the directlearning objectives contribute to the success of our graduates, and the long-lasting success of thecourse itself.The Engineering and Public Policy Undergraduate Additional Major ProgramEngineering and Public Policy in Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering is aunique department that works to solve problems at the interface of technology and society.Academic programs