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Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ethan Sclarsky, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ; Tyler Marquis Cooper, Rowan University; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Andrea Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University

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intended to interface with a biological system to evaluate,augment, or replace any tissue organ or function in the body 1, 2. Therefore, the field ofbiomaterials encompasses the study of materials science, medicine, and biology. Biomaterialsare a large portion of the healthcare market and represent a 9 billion dollar per year industry 3. Itis estimated that over 11 million people have implants utilizing engineered biomaterials 4. This clinical need for biomaterials will require educational institutions to providespecialized instruction in these areas 5. In fact, biomaterials is one of the twenty-three coretopics within bioengineering identified by the Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Texas, and Harvard-MIT (VaNTH) Engineering Research Center (ERC

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine; Mao Ye, University of Southern Maine

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including I.C. design, MEMS and semiconductor technology and its application in sensor development, finite element and analytical modeling of semiconductor devices and sensors, and electronic instrumenta- tion and measurement. He can be reached at guvench@usm.maine.edu.Mr. Mao Ye, University of Southern Maine Mao Ye is an electrical engineering student at the University of Southern Maine, and an equipment engi- neering intern at Texas Instrument, South Portland, Maine. He also worked at Iberdrola Energy Project as a project assessment engineering intern. Prior to attending the University of Southern Maine, he served in the United States Marine Corps as communications chief. His area of interests are microelectronics

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Gorrell, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Brett Stone, Brigham Young University; Edward Red, Brigham Young University; Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Fabian Zender, The Boeing Company; Michael Wright; David E. French, The Boeing Company; Shigeo Hayashibara, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Carl Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology; John P. Sullivan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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turbomachinery aerodynamics. At BYU he teaches undergraduate courses in applications of fluid dynamics and gas turbine engine design; graduate courses on compressible flow and turbulence; and has coached Capstone teams. His research interests are experimental and computational fluid dynamics, turbomachinery, computational science and engineering, and engineering education. Dr. Gorrell is an Associate Fellow of the AIAA, currently serving as Vice President - Education, and member of the AIAA Gas Turbine Engine Technical Committee.. He is also a member of the ASME International Gas Turbine Institute Turbomachinery Committee.Dr. C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young UniversityBrett Stone, Brigham Young University Brett Stone

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norha M. Villegas, Universidad Icesi, Colombia - University of Victoria, Canada; Stephanie Celis Gallego, Universidad Icesi; Ivonne María Suárez, Universidad Icesi; Juliana Jaramillo JJO, Universidad Icesi; Angelica Burbano, Universidad Icesi; Alvaro Pachon, Universidad Icesi; Diego Antonio Bohorquez, Universidad Icesi; Lina Marcela Quintero P.E., Universidad Icesi; Isabel Echeverri, Universidad Icesi; Lady K. Castillo; Cesár Augusto Cuartas Rodríguez, Universidad Icesi

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and planning a new learningexperience by following the ideas of backward design [11].Phase 3. Design of the learning experienceBased on the inputs received from the previous stages and, most importantly, on her ownreflection, the mentored professor was supported in the design of a new learning experience thatfocused on the development of communication, modeling and problem solving competencies inmathematics. Since the Algebra and Functions course has not been redesigned yet to becompliant with competency-based education, for the case study we based on the mathematicalcompetencies proposed by OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) inits Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) [12].The first step in the

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nutnicha Nigon, Oregon State University; Dana Simionescu, Oregon State University; Thomas Ekstedt, Oregon State University; Julie Tucker; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University

questions forclarity.AcknowledgementThe authors acknowledge the support from the Division of Undergraduate Education, NationalScience Foundation (Grant #2135190), the California Education Learning Lab at the State ofCalifornia, and the 2021 – 22 Ecampus Research Fellows Program at Oregon State University.References[1] B. J. Sottile, L. E. Cruz, Y.- . lo Burleson, and K. c ain, “It’s bout Time: n Analysis of Student cti ities Under emote earning,” 0 . [Online]. ailable: https://peer.asee.org/37412[2] . . Koretsky and . J. agana, “Using technology to enhance learning and engagement in engineering,” Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 7, no. 2, p. 53, 2019, [Online]. Available: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1220296[3] M

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Manufacturing Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Divya Pahuja, Florida State University; Marcia A. Mardis, Florida State University; Faye R. Jones, Florida State University

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sectors andprofessional preparation. By examining the industry and educational perspectives, we provideimportant context for the importance of policy and demonstrate potential boundaries andboundary spanners [3-5] in AM’s enactment.Industry, Education, and Government in a Professional DisciplineFoucault identified that disciplines emerge and evolve “in response to particular needs” [6,p.138] as societies and economies change and grow. Foucault’s work illuminates how theseneeds become academic disciplines through education and training; specialization; and stagesthrough which individuals need to progress to become technically fluent in a subject [6].Detailed characterization, classification and specialization develop firm foundations to

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Manufacturing Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeleine Jennings, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Audrey R. Boklage, University of Texas, Austin; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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makerspaces on users, as well as how best to utilize thesespaces to spark interest in students who otherwise would not have considered engineering as afield of study [2]. However, there has been concern regarding the social implications ofmakerspace practices, and the possible perpetuation of harmful trends seen in engineering spaces,such as excluding women and marginalized identities from the space through active or passivetactics [3], [4]. These trends may serve to drive away students that may otherwise be interested inand benefit from maker culture and engineering.Best practices for makerspaces regarding equipment, space location, and similar have historicallybeen gathered via observation rather than through actively gathering experiences from

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Richard Baker, Ohio State University

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and physical reasoning,” International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 11, no. 3, 1980, pp. 307–318. Page 23.352.11

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Student Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jeong Hin Chin, University of Michigan; Yuan Gao, University of Michigan; Herbert Li, University of Michigan; Magel P. Su, California Institute of Technology; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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Task Division," in Frontiers in EducationConference (FIE), 2010 IEEE, 2010.[13] S. Ingram and A. Parker, "Gender and modes of collaboration in an engineering classroom:A profile of two women on student teams," Journal of business and technical communication,vol. 16, pp. 33-68, 2002.[14] L. A. Meadows and D. Sekaquaptewa, "The influence of gender stereotypes on roleadoption in student teams," in Proc. 120th ASEE Annual Conf. Exposition, 2013.[15] L. K. Michaelsen and M. Sweet, "The essential elements of team-based learning," Newdirections for teaching and learning, vol. 2008, pp. 7-27, 2008.[16] K. L. Tonso, "The impact of cultural norms on women," Journal of Engineering Education,vol. 85, pp. 217-225, 1996.[17] L. E. Willcoxson, ““It’s not

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Luke A. Duncan, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Liz McKinley, Clemson University

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. [5] D. E. Lee, G. Parker, M. E. Ward, R. A. Styron, and K. Shelley, “Katrina and the Schools of Mississippi: An Examination of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness,” J. Educ. Students Placed Risk​, vol. 13, no. 2–3, pp. 318–334, 2008. [6] W. C. Chen, A. S. Huang, J. H. Chuang, C. C. Chiu, and H. S. Kuo, “Social and economic impact of school closure resulting from pandemic influenza A/H1N1,” ​J. Infect.,​ vol. 62, no. 3, pp. 200–203, 2011. [7] D. J. D. Earn, D. He, M. B. Loeb, K. Fonseca, B. E. Lee, and J. Dushoff, “Effects of school closure on incidence of pandemic influenza in Alberta, Canada,” ​Ann. Intern. Med.,​ vol. 156, no. 3, pp. 173–181, 2012

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Student Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Felicity Bilow, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University; Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego

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technical and non-technical (i.e. social,economic, cultural, political, etc.) factors that are simultaneously connected with one another [1].In order for engineering students to be prepared to solve the challenges and problems in aconstantly changing world, they must learn how to think in a sociotechnical way [2, 3].However, current engineering curricula fail to prepare students to problem solve in this mannerand instead mainly focus on the technical content [4-6].One area that is suitable for a sociotechnical approach is energy education. Energy inengineering education is usually taught in foundational courses, such as Thermodynamics orCircuits, where problem solving is narrowly structured around the technical aspects [7, 8]. Eachengineering and

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orla LoPiccolo M. Arch, PDip (CM), Architect, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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incorporated service learning into her Construction Design course since she started at Farmingdale State College. Off campus, Professor LoPiccolo has completed a 3 year term as the Secretary and Treasurer of American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Middle Atlantic Section and was recently elected as Chair Elect of this section. In addition to her numerous presentations and publications on her research in teaching sustain- able construction methods and in service learning, Professor LoPiccolo has New York State Building and Energy Code certifications, Passive House consultant training, International Code Council (ICC) certifi- cations Green Building, and Residential Energy, and Building Performance Institute (BPI

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Hu P.E., Tatung University; Amy Shumin Chen, Tatung University, Center for General Education; Yung-Yu Chen; Chao Yang Yang, Tatung University; Ching-Long Yeh

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. The other is that courses have in general becomenarrower in their technical focus as the depth of knowledge has developed. In addition, thecross‐disciplinary content is often quite limited. To be a material engineer, one should notonly focus on the science research in materials but also in application of traditional andadvanced materials in a wide spectrum of areas. We all know that training Materialengineers for the next generation requires more than teaching them knowledge of materialscience. Learning to apply the design process as reported can be the key for students tounderstand the blending of Materials Science with humanity needs [1-3]. There are manyways to define “design” in different fields. Here we would like to use the

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University - Calumet; Uditha Sudheera Navaratne, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Venkatateja Koppaku

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, 2012, pp. 1-87[2] Barnes, F. S. and Levine, J. G., Large Energy Storage Systems Handbook, CRC Press, 2011, pp. 61-109[3] Jeon, J., Kim, S., Cho, C., J., Kim, and J., Power Control of Grid-Connected Hybrid Generation System with Photovoltaic/Wind Turbine/Battery Sources, The 7th International Conference on Power Electronics, 22-26 October, 2007, Daegu, pp. 506-510.[4] Chu, Y., “Review and Comparison of Different Solar Energy Technologies,” http://www.geni.org/globalenergy/research/review-and-comparison-of-solar-technologies/Review-and- Comparison-of-Different-Solar-Technologies.pdf, August 2011.[5] Mageshvaran, R., Raglend, I.J., Yuvaraj, V., Rizwankhan, P.G., Vijayakumar, T. and Sudheera, Implementation of Non

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Kathrine E. Johnson; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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% over the past decade (from 244 in fall, 2006 to anenrollment of 433 in fall, 2015).With the increased demand for calculus instruction came several undesirable consequences.These included a lack of coherence between instructors in terms of content. Related to this was alack of agreement in terms of what exactly students were expected to be able to do by the end ofthe course. In fact, that topic – the learning outcomes of the course – had not been addressed;each instructor instead carried their own learning outcomes. In nearly all instances, theseoutcomes were not actually articulated into a statement such as, “By the end of this course(chapter, section, unit), students will be able to…,” but rather were internalized; each instructorhad their

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jorge Jimenez, University of Pittsburgh; April A. Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Morgan V. Fedorchak

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research faculty with experience in clinical translation.3. Methods3.1 Course overview and study design At the University of Pittsburgh, a course entitled “Controlled Drug Delivery” is offered as a cross-discipline (bioengineering and chemical engineering), upper-division elective for undergraduate students, and an engineering elective for bioengineering graduate students. Upon completing the course, the student should be able to (1) state the constraints on material properties posed by the physiological environment; (2) use the fundamentals of polymers, diffusion, degradation, modeling and pharmacokinetics to solve problems specific to controlled drug delivery; and (3) demonstrate ability to search and summarize

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faisal Aqlan, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Heather C. Lum, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Lisa Jo Elliott, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Richard Zhao, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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in the last three categories (i.e., M, DS, and E)was statistically significant.1. BackgroundEngineers working in design and manufacturing fields often confront challenges not because of alack of technical ability, but rather due to a lack of professional skills. One such important skill ismetacognitive understanding of their own and their team's problem-solving abilities.Metacognition is the process of “thinking about thinking” such that individuals learn methods tounderstand the way that they learn, what they are lacking in their current learning strategies, andhow to improve. Metacognition includes monitoring and control activities and it is a pre-requisiteto any problem solving because it affects critical thinking, creativity, and

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Rodríguez-Gallegos, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Rafael Ernesto Bourguet-Diaz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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V + (IroW - OroW)* t ø ø with S(t = 0) = S0 Figure 2. Example 2 of a diagram in Vensim for a tank of water mixed with salt; a related math model Page 26.302.9Session 2, Part C. Total Time: 90 minutes; time for this part C: 45 minutes. Week 14/16.The philosophy of Systems Dynamics is presented again in a new problem during the first 45minutes of the session. During this time, a mathematical model previously developed in class(week 3) is discussed. The model deals with the

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Materials

education.Introduction 3-D printing has witnessed significant improvements since its inception. The terms “3Dprinting” and “additive manufacturing (AM)” are sometimes used interchangeably, as thisprocess enables economical and rapid prototyping of various product designs within a very shorttime period. 3D printing is a process of producing three dimensional (3D) objects from digitalmodels in which the solid objects are made by laying down successive layers of various types ofmaterials: such as polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites.1,2,3 In contrast, traditionalmachining techniques are considered to be a “subtractive process” technique, which the productsor parts are mostly machined out from stock materials.3 The recent technical advancement

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabrina Jedlicka, Lehigh University; Gregory Mark Skutches, Lehigh University; Siddha Pimputkar, Lehigh University

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often necessitatesthe use of a traditional lecture-style class, typically coupled with a problem solving (orrecitation) session. In our course, both lecture and recitation make use of demonstrations, as wellas problem solving, to ensure that students are learning the appropriate technical skills toimplement in future courses. The size of the lecture course ranges from 120 – 220 students,depending upon the semester. Recitation sizes are generally 30-40 students. Traditionally, therecitation sections have been used to cover numerous example problems from the textbook [7];however, we still find that students exit the course with a limited appreciation for how materialsscience can impact future engineering challenges, especially in design courses

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert G. Batson P.E., University of Alabama

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This Have to do With Us?”:Teaching Statistics to Engineers,” Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS6), Cape Town, South Africa, 2002. [Online]. Available: http://iase- web.org/documents/papers/icots6/5e1_wils.pdf . [Accessed May 20, 2017].[3] R. V. Hogg, et al., “Statistical Education for Engineers: An Initial Task Force Report,” The American Statistician, Vol. 39, pp. 168-175, 1985.[4] B.L. Joiner, “Transformation of American Style of Teaching Statistics,” Report 10, Center for Quality and Productivity Improvement, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, pp. 30-33, 1986.[5] B. Godfrey, “Future Directions in Statistics,” Report 10, Center for Quality and

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George E. Meyer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Yufeng Ge, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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biological systems and agricultural engineering programs at theUniversity of Nebraska. The course bulletin information is given in Appendix ACourse ObjectivesThe objectives and expected outcomes of this course are to1:1. Recall technical language, terms, and definitions for electronic sensors, instrumentation, and control. (Remembering)2. Recognize and identify the physical mechanisms of basic sensors and how they interact with the measurand for biological, biomedical, and agricultural applications. (Understanding)3. Demonstrate the ability to select instrumentation and controls components in order to design, assemble, and operate a measurement system for specific applications. (Applying)4. Differentiate applications for electronic sensors and

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniela Faas, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Emily Ferrier, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Human-Computer Interaction from Iowa State University. Dr. Faas graduated from Bucknell University with her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and joint B.S./B.A. in Mechanical Engineering and International Relations. Dr. Faas is currently a re- search affiliate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. Her research focuses on developing low cost immersive Virtual Reality applications for products and systems, early stage design process and methodology and engineering education. Research interests: virtual reality (VR) applications in mechanical design, design methodology and engi- neering education.Emily Ferrier, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering c American Society for

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 3

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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this paper.Educational Problem StatementThe aerospace engineering student team has members ranging from PhD candidates to freshmen.Many issues involved technical content that is not in the AE curriculum, and students cannot bepresumed to have already taken the required courses even for topics that are in the AEcurriculum. Questions of interest are:1. Where and how do the students find the required technical knowledge?2. How do we ensure correctness of use of the knowledge?3. How do students communicate within and across task teams?4. How are project timelines met, with a diverse team of students? Page 23.1037.3

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yang Dan, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Andre Schleife; Dallas Trinkle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Pinshane Huang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Cecilia Leal

report, 23, 2020. [2] Sumitra Pokhrel and Roshan Chhetri. A literature review on impact of covid-19 pandemic on teaching and learning. Higher Education for the Future, 8(1):133–141, 2021. [3] Shazia Rashid and Sunishtha Singh Yadav. Impact of covid-19 pandemic on higher education and research. Indian Journal of Human Development, 14(2):340–343, 2020. [4] Preeti Tarkar. Impact of covid-19 pandemic on education system. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(9):3812–3814, 2020. [5] Simon Burgess and Hans Henrik Sievertsen. Schools, skills, and learning: The impact of covid-19 on education. VoxEu. org, 1(2), 2020. ˇ [6] Thomas Farnell, Ana Skledar Matijevic

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University, West Lafayette (Network for Computational Nanotechnology); William Ashwin Wheeler, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Andre Schleife, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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thinking.Analysis GuidanceThe errors in planar projections were coded for quantitative analysis. We focused on the fivetypes of common misconceptions identified by Krause and Waters: missing atoms, extra atoms,displaced atoms, atoms not touching where they should (“should touch”), and atoms touchingwhere they should not (“should not touch”) [9]. An analysis instruction sheet was created toconsistently categorize student work among researchers and institutions. The instructions containexamples of correct answers, examples of the misconceptions, and guidelines for consistentlycoding borderline or ambiguous cases. For example, the 9 locations where atoms should touch onthe FCC (111) plane can be divided into 6 “external adjacencies” and 3 “internal

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Ellis; Godmar Back, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kirk Cameron, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Crystal Pee

, Cultivate group mentors for students, and communication VIP, NSF Relationships with recent graduates with regular feedback and CISE, opportunities for decision making HIP All-hands team meetings and working NSF sessions with various subgroups according Contact Time CISE, to technical area and also for new students

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Laura Ann Gelles, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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accessibility and not convenience. Associated homework HW#9 (Q4) and midterm content MT#3 (Q7)“The Final Straw” ModuleThis module focused on the issue of single-use plastic straws, a currently salient topic withinmedia, policy initiatives such as the passage of plastic-straw bans in major cities like Seattle, andcompany initiatives to phase out plastic straws (e.g., Starbucks, American Airlines). Theoverarching goal of the Final Straw Module was: To enhance students’ concept of engineering complexity to encompass non-technical (e.g., social, environmental, political) considerations, multiple stakeholders, multi-faceted problems, and the social and environmental implications of

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shirley B. Pomeranz, The University of Tulsa; Peyton James Cook Ph.D., The University of Tulsa

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placement. ALEKS (Assessment andLEarning in Knowledge Spaces) is a web-based tool that can be used to assess math proficiencyand skill level. All (or nearly all of) incoming freshmen and transfer students take the ALEKSplacement assessment online. It tests for courses below the level of calculus and for calculus-readiness. Transfer credits (including AP and IB credits) are used to determine readiness forcourses above Calculus I. Some students, especially international students, who may not havecredits but who are ready for higher-level courses, will take proficiency exams for course credit.The ASEE Mathematics Division has sponsored many conference sessions withpresentations/papers related to the use ALEKS. For example, a couple of topics are

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Daniel W. Baker Ph.D., P.E., Colorado State University; Anne Marie Aramati Casper, Colorado State University

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differently”. Interpersonal 5 “People communicate better when they connect in a deeper level… Make them connections friends first and they will work better as a team.” Require group work 5 “Require group work every week [and] assign group projects”. Division of work 3 “Division of work will give a solution to help a team work better”. and setting goals for each member Others 14 A range of other suggestions included overcoming language barriers, motivation working on team-building skills, giving teams applicable and interesting