Conference Session

Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Jansen Perry, Baylor University; Emily M Hunter, Baylor University; Ed Frauenheim, Great Place to Work Institute; Steven C. Currall, Southern Methodist University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Francisco with his wife and two kids.Prof. Steven C. Currall, Southern Methodist University Steven C. Currall is Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Southern Methodist University. As Provost, he oversees the university’s academic activity including seven academic units: Cox School of Business, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman School of Law, Meadows School of the Arts, Lyle School of Engineering, Perkins School of Theology, and Simmons School of Education and Human Development. He is also responsible for additional units that include the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Central University Libraries, satellite Campuses in Plano, Texas and at Taos, New Mexico, the Office of Assessment

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New Trends in ECE Education II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jia-Ling Lin, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Paul Imbertson, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Electrical and Computer

overcome barriers in both emotional andcognitive capabilities.Research MethodsResearch questions The study comes out of a design-based research paradigm and assesses instruction design anddelivery in flipped classrooms.17 It investigates three research questions pertaining to ways ofproblematizing content knowledge and their influence on learning outcomes: (1) What are thefeatures of content problematizing, which engage learning as intended, or hinder learningresulting in gaps between teaching and learning? (2) What are the techniques needed for contentproblematizing to mend gaps between teaching and learning? (3) Are there any disparities inlearning outcomes under problem-centered learning, and if so, how do we diminish theinconsistency?Research

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Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Christopher Douglas Roper, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Learning Within Engineering Design Graphics II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shih-Chung Jessy Kang P.E., National Taiwan University; Yifen Li, National Taiwan University; ChingMei Tseng

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

to improve satisfaction and retention of international students. Journal of Education for Business, 72, 53-57.!Wan, T-Y., Chapman, D.W. and Biggs, D.A., (2008). Academic stress of international students attending U.S. Universities. Research in Higher Education, 33, 607-623.!Wanner, T. and Palmer, E. (2015). Personalising learning: exploring student and teacher perceptions about flexible learning and assessment in a flipped university course.Computers & Education 88: 354-369.!Woods, D.R., Felder, R.M., Rugarcia, A. and Stice, J.E., (2000).The future of engineering education III –developing of critical skills. Chemical Engineering Education, 34, 108- 117.!!!

Conference Session

Solid and Structural Mechanics in Aerospace Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Michael C. Loui, Purdue University - West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Aerospace

to more accurately determine theeffectiveness of the supervised homework sessions for different groups of students, such aswomen.References1 M. C. Loui, B. A. Robbins, E. C. Johnson and N. Venkatesan, "Assessment of Peer-led Team Learning in an Engineering Course for Freshmen," International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 29, no. 6, pp. 1440- 1455, 2013.2 L. T. Tien, V. Roth and J. A. Kampmeier, "Implementation of a Peer-Led Team Learning Instructional Approach in an Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Course," Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 39, no. 7, pp. 606-632, 2002.  3 W. K. Born, W. Revelle and L. H. Pinto, "Improving Biology

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

). Strength in numbers: Collaborative learning in secondary mathematics. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.26. Ohland, M. W., Loughry, M. L., Carter, R. L., Bullard, L. G., Felder, R. M., Finelli, C. J., ... & Schmucker, D. G. (2006, June). The comprehensive assessment of team member effectiveness (catme): A new peer evaluation instrument. In Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference.27. Harvey, W. B. (1991). Faculty responsibility and tolerance. Thought and Action,7, 115-136.28. Wong (Lau), K. (2012). Improving Climates for Women of Color in the Academy. On Campus With Women, Association of American Colleges and Universities, 41(1).29. Nasir, N. S., & Hand, V. (2008). From the Court to the Classroom

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Impact of Curriculum for PreK-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lana Plumanns M.Sc., RWTH Aachen University; Sebastian Reuter P.E., RWTH Aachen University; Kristina Lena Lahl, RWTH Aachen University; Rene Vossen, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

technological development. Given the current results, no specific areas forimprovement in optimisation can be identified. Future questionnaires may be based on alarger scale (eg.- a 7 or 9-point scale) to assess more minute differences between participants.During the analysis, additional factors that deserve attention in future evaluations gainprominence – pre-knowledge and previous interest in this field of robotics for example. Anextension of the questionnaire might also be an option in order to evaluate the trends shown inthis experiment (a link between theoretical amount and evaluation of female and respectivelymale participants, or conversely costs and evaluation). A longitudinal evaluation study over alonger time period would also be interesting

Conference Session

Electromagnetics & Power Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Gong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; N. Sanjay Rebello, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael R. Melloch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

, paper-basedhomework and exams are the optimized choice as the main practice and assessment approach.Homework was optional, but was counted as extra credits up to 30 points (totally 450 points forthe class, including 3 midterms and 1 final exam). Homework was assigned weekly, andcollected in class one week later. Students were allowed to work in a team or attend office hourto discuss the homework problems. But all turned in solutions should be completed individually.All problems are representative and carefully designed by the third author, who has richexperiences in teaching junior level EM fields class. Generally, ECE 311 homework problemswere basic questions, including short answers, multiple choices, and computational questions.The

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Luis G. Costa Agosto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Douglas D. Gransberg PhD, PE, Iowa State UIniversity

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Diversity

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Construction

information was gathered such as Type, Size and Location, preliminarybridge design and a copy of the final detailed bridge drawings to assess what design serviceswere provided for each project. It also consisted in interviews with the design staff that helpedthe research team to quickly grasp the main aspects of the preconstruction activities involved.In stage 2, the research team developed a WBS that could be used by both of the bridge designprojects to prove that standardization could be achieved even though different design approacheswere employed. One staff member completed work effort hour estimates for each project. Table1 demonstrates the work effort hours estimated and the actual hours for both projects. Table 1

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Erin A. Cech, Rice University; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Tom J Waidzunas, Temple University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

serve as formal and informal ad-vocates for (or blockades to) positive change. The survey was distributed via the ASEE Dean’sCouncil which has 370 members representing over 90% of U.S. deans.Deans who participated in the survey were asked to forward separate survey links to faculty andstudents in their college. These surveys, which will be conducted in the spring of 2016, explorepersonal support for LGBTQ equality and inclusion measures, assessment of climate amongpeers and in their college, and experiences of LGBTQ faculty in comparison to their non-LGBTQ peers.Ethnographic Participant Observations of Safe Zone TrainingsThe goals of participant observation in Safe Zone workshops is to richly illuminate participants’assumptions about LGBTQ

Conference Session

Electromagnetics & Power Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nurhidajat Sisworahardjo, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Ahmed Eltom P.E., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Edward H. McMahon P.E., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #14544A Comprehensive Approach to Power Sector Workforce DevelopmentDr. Nurhidajat Sisworahardjo, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga N. Sisworahardjo received his B.S. and M.S. from Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia and his Ph.D. from the University of Alabama all in electrical engineering. His research interests are in dis- tributed generation, renewable/alternative energy, power system risk assessment, and optimization tech- niques in restructured power market. As an educator, he has strong interest in technology utilization in classroom to improve students learning experience.Dr. Ahmed Eltom

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University

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Mechanical Engineering

beginning of the lecture; a worksheet that students worked on during the lecture ingroups. In addition to these materials, a truss bridge design project has also been developed toprovide extra hands-on design experience. This article will only focus on activities that weremore relevant to the flipped course and details of this hands-on design project will be skippedhere and they can be found in Zhu26. In terms of assessment of the course learning outcomes, inaddition to the group reading quizzes, a total of five homework assignments (two problemseach), each covering one of the five core learning outcomes were assigned. Three in-classpreliminary exams as well as a final exam were also used.Audio LecturesMost flipped classes use pre-recorded videos

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bethany B. Smith, Arizona State University; Yong Seok Park, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University; James A Middleton, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Claire Y. Yan, University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

program.Prof. Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is professor in the Materials Science Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge and change for intro- ductory materials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conducting research on NSF projects in two areas. One is studying how strategies of engagement and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E Liptow, California Polytechnic State University; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jeffrey Boncan Cabanez, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

clubs, outreach, research, service learningopportunities for each PEEPS student. The strategies for retention and persistence that areutilized by the students are collected through the advising meetings with staff and faculty. Wehope to determine which activities are especially effective, and will be able to make conclusionsonly after more time has passed to develop a more complete picture.For formative assessment, we have employed an outside evaluator to do interviews and conducta focus group with the PEEPS, and report on the first cohort here. We are also trackingtraditional institutional metrics like progress to degree and grade point average (GPA). Thequantitative data is interesting, but we are aware that no generalizable conclusions can

Conference Session

Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa J. Ryan, East Carolina University ; Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University; William E. Howard, East Carolina University

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Engineering Ethics

the semester will allow for optional inclusion in future semesters. The fact that thestudents’ work will be assessed with plagiarism detection algorithms is communicated verbally,via syllabus statement, and by an acknowledgement step that is built into each report submissionon the learning management system.MethodsThis section describes the study population and survey instrument. The study protocol was re-viewed and approved by institutional review board as per federal, state, and local regulation. Studyrecruitment is conducted via email, campus flier placement, and announcement to faculty at de-partment meetings and to students by faculty in key courses. The instrument is administered usinga Qualtrics survey platform. No personally

Conference Session

Size, Civility, and the Classroom Culture: Setting Class Tone with a Student-centered Perspective

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Tamara Floyd Smith P.E., Tuskegee University; Nanette M Veilleux, Simmons College

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

varied educational experiences, interaction withfaculty outside of class, and course challenge and student effort were baccalaureate colleges anduniversities, other types of engagement were associated with other Carnegie classifications” (p.203). Thus, students may adjust what they do and how they perceive their experience based oninstitution type. This study complements these large, quantitative studies with qualitativeanalyses that look more deeply into how and why student perceptions of faculty support mayvary as a function of institution type.Our assessment of both formal and informal faculty support focuses on engineering andcomputer science, disciplines that are still dominated by traditional lecture where the faculty rolein the classroom

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundemental and Evaluation: Embedded Programs in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey A. Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aran W. Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

prototype, Ally wrote “We improved cost,” whileColleen said they “improved the most on saving money because we used less materials.” Inaddition, in an assessment, students were asked to evaluate and make recommendations to aclient based on a given set of data of which only two students presented answers that includedelements of EBR that went beyond a claim. Becky’s response was “B, it got the most DNApercent.” To the same question, Colleen’s response was “I would recommend her to use ProtocolB because they got the most DNA out of the blood sample. Protocol B had 0.5% more than theothers.” This suggests that students may use EBR to explain their reasoning for answers theyprovide, though many need to be developed further.ConclusionThis case provides

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Mahmood Ahmed P.E., East Carolina University; Kiersten Marie Mahaffy, East Carolina University; Lincoln Harding Forbes, Harding Associates Inc., Miami; Rachel M. Robinson-Watts, East Carolina University; Ashley Lauren Gregory, East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Construction

online students4. Multiple researchers noted that communication toolsenhance interaction between students and instructors as well as learning outcomes.Course EvaluationThe evaluation process is essential to ensure that students enrolled in online distance learningmeet all course requirements and objectives 15. In order to objectively evaluate the success ofonline courses and their respective programs, a SWOT analysis can be an effective tool. ASWOT analysis is a tool that identifies the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and Threats of anorganization. Specifically, SWOT is a basic, straightforward model that assesses what anorganization can and cannot do as well as its potential opportunities and threatsMethodsThe purpose of this study is to

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; Austin B. Asgill, Kennesaw State University; Aarick Aroz Zaman; Jarred Lee Prince; Olajimi Mark; Brion Allen Daffinson, Southern Polytechnic State University; Olugbemiga Olatidoye, Clark Atlanta University

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Engineering Technology

Intelligent Graphics. He was a member of the Board of Directors at Georgia Tech. He is also a member of the Board of Director for the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship program of the Atlanta Public Schools. He is a Structural Engineer by practice. His research areas include ”The Design and Ap- plication of an Optimization Model for Thermal Performance of Atrium Buildings”, his thesis at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia in 1985, leads to the ”Development of a User Friendly Micro Computer Analysis Method For Assessing Energy Retrofit Options In Residential and Light Commercial Building”. Other areas of research are on Biofuel production, Structural Dynamic, Visualization, Simulation and

Conference Session

Expanding the Perspectives of Underrepresentation in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Leyva, Vanderbilt University; Jacob Massa, Rutgers University; Dan Battey, Rutgers University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

experiences. Such practicesinclude (i) designing curricula and assessments that reflect the heterogeneity of engineeringprofessional practices and (ii) challenging gendered status in the classroom through structuredgroupwork and equitable acknowledgment of students’ contributions. In addition, this futureresearch can guide STEM support program directors’ development of co-curricular campusinitiatives that addresses both academic (or technical) and social needs of LGBTQ+ and othermarginalized students. Partnerships between engineering departments and university chapters oforganizations like Out in STEM and the National Organizations of Gay and Lesbian Scientistsand Technical Professionals, for instance, can provide LGBTQ+ students with a network

Conference Session

Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian A. Burt, Iowa State University; Alade S McKen, Iowa State University; Jordan Anthony Burkhart, Iowa State University; Jennifer Hormell, Iowa State University; Alec James Knight, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

learned this as a junior in undergrad, and the sophomores here are doing it, blah, blah, blah”, and I’m like, “ok” (laughter). It would go in one ear out the other, but yeah, you know you don’t really feel good afterwards. But then I guess talking to other students in the lab that’s been there longer than I have, supposedly that’s how he is, and that’s the way he approaches, I guess approach you when you have “x, y, or z” lack of knowledge.While one could argue that the advisor was assessing James’ pre-existing knowledge and skills,James’ quotation suggests that this conversation and communication style was not an isolatedincident, but rather that his advisor routinely enacted microaggressions against him by

Conference Session

Simulation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilo Vieira, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anindya Roy, Johns Hopkins University; Michael L. Falk, Johns Hopkins University; Michael J. Reese Jr., Johns Hopkins University

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Computers in Education

science course in a materials science and engineering program. The course guidesstudents to apply computational tools and methods to solve problems in materials science andengineering. The study assesses the relationship between phases of the problem-solving processand computational literacy skills in the context of MATLAB computational challenges. Studentscomplete five projects that require combined problem-solving skills and computational skills.Results suggest that aligning computational challenges with problem solving phases can supportstudent learning and computational literacy skills development. The findings also suggest thatdifferent computational challenges require different forms of support for the learners tosuccessfully complete the

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Ergem Senyuva; Joe Spaulding, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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International

jury was composed of professionals fromTurkish universities, NGOs, media, celebrities, TV personalities, local municipalities, andopinion leaders. Each team had four minutes to present in a format of their choice. The jury hadtwo minutes to ask questions and evaluate the teams based on a set of pre-determined questions.Most of teams presenting created visual presentations; combining video and PowerPoint. Theprojects were evaluated on a 1 to 5-scale with 1 being ‘poor’ and 5 being ‘excellent.’ The teamprojects were assessed based on the following questions. The first two questions were asked tothe teams during their presentation. In addition, the jury evaluated the remaining six questions(#3 through #8):1. Please present any details from

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emil H Salib, James Madison University; Ryan Lutz, James Madison University

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Computing & Information Technology

instructors and administrators to set up and manage the Labs have greatly reduced.We will continue to collect quantitative assessment data for future publication. In conclusion, wehave successfully accomplished the objectives of the project as stated in section 2 of this paper.Here is a list of potential future work that we, as a department and college, will continue to pursue: ● Experiment with advanced storage and I/O hardware and software to continue to improve the speed and reliability of the TNS lab ● Incorporate the use of thin clients via Horizon View. This would help in the consolidation of resources by ridding the lab of expensive desktops and replacing them with inexpensive thin clients ● Introduce Dynamic DNS to

Conference Session

Best Papers in K-12 / Pre-college Division

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karl A Smith, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

mathematics ability and classroom dynamics. All studentswere given a pre-test developed for the EngrTEAMS project, which assessed knowledgeand skills in engineering, physical science, and mathematics. For this study, only thescores on the mathematics sub-section were considered. Additionally, the classroomteachers placed the students in groups based on their usual classroom procedures. Fromthese groups, two groups from each teacher were selected to make up students in this casestudy. One group was selected for each teacher such that each student in the groupscored above the class average on the mathematics portion, and one group was selectedsuch that the students all scored below average. Additionally, among the groups that metthose criteria, the

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Pre-college Student Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tia Jackson-Truitt; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

extensiveanalysis of retention measures and student educational experiences at the undergraduate level,and uses a semester-level measure of retention. His group used the large, multi-institution datasetMIDFIELD and found that in general, paths of persistence are nonlinear, gendered andracialized, so one should use multiple measures to assess retention when analyzing diversepopulations of engineering students.Looking specifically at women, studies have shown that they can suffer from a lack of peersupport, role models, and adequate academic preparation. All these problems can cause thesestudents to transfer out of engineering5-8. Women also tend to report that teaching styles, subjectmatter relevance, and the culture of the discipline affect their retention

Conference Session

Building Pathways that Promote Pursuit/Persistence in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey E. Baker, University of Florida, Gainesville; Justin Dunnavant, University of Florida, Gainesville; Janise McNair, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Engineering Workforce: A Silicon Valley Case StudyAbstractThe recent release of employment data from some of the top tech companies in Silicon Valley(SV) has stirred a national debate about diversity in the industry. Currently, most of the SVcompanies employ underrepresented minorities (URMs) and women at a percentage that is notrepresentative of the U.S. population or degrees awarded to engineers. However, are thepercentages representative with respect to URMs and women earning engineering degrees? Thispaper assesses the use of population parity as an adequate benchmark for measuring diversity inindustry using SV as a case study. This work suggests using a novel measure called degree parityas a more appropriate measure. Furthermore, this paper

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James V. Masi, University of Southern Maine; Daniel M Martinez, University of Southern Maine; James A Wilson, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps; Benjamin Richard Male, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

accelerate the exothermicreaction.Thus, the measurement of the heat evolved during the uncatalyzed and catalyzed NaBH4hydrolysis reaction is important from practical and fundamental viewpoints. This is especiallyimportant for assessing thermal risks related to reactor performance at an industrial scale, wherethe capability of a system to enter into a runaway reaction must be well understood9.Additionally, the need for thermodynamic data is of great interest for determining the reactionmechanism in order to potentially fine tune the reaction.Thus, temperature became an additional variable to measure and understand for the students.While temperature was measured with a thermocouple within the reaction flask depicted infigure 2, the students focused

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 5

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel A. Malachowsky, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management

Course Introduction Course overview, what a project is and why it’s important, basic project terms Classic Mistakes Steve McConnell’s list of classic mistakes152 Core Concepts The project triangle, process and productive work, the cone of uncertainty, etc. Teams Basic concepts (trust, conflict, accountability, etc.), leadership types, Tuckman’s model223 Risk Management What/when/why, assessment and control, quantification, risk registries Lifecycle Planning Explanations of 10 basic models: waterfall, spiral, evolutionary delivery, etc.4 Methodology Cockburn’s methodology structure,5 plan-driven methodologies (PSP, TSP, Concepts RUP)5 PM

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Simoni, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Farrah Fayyaz, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology; Vladimir A Labay, Gonzaga University; Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Wenli Huang, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

students are having whilelearning the material. Hypotheses to describe why students are having these challenges can bedeveloped based on learning theories and the participants’ experiences with their students.In response to the second workshop assessment question, many participants indicated that theydo not have a specific laboratory component to their course and that it might be a challenge forthem to build and/or buy the hardware that they used in the workshop. Each of the participantswas allowed to take the single analog circuit platform that they used in the workshop with them.These same participants indicated a desire to develop interactive demonstrations using thisplatform that they can show to their class or have the students perform