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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kayla R. Maxey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Rong Su, University of Iowa

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for Enterprising and Social, to .77 for Investigative (see Table 3).Further, we evaluated the structure of new Perceptions of Engineering scales using a bi-factorconfirmatory factor analysis (CFA) model. In a bi-factor CFA model, each item is specified toload on the conceptually relevant subscale factor (e.g., item “draw, sketch, doodle, or paint” onthe Artistic factor) as well as an orthogonal general perception factor that is hypothesized toinfluence all the items. As a result, covariance among the perception items is attributed to twosources: (1) a general perception factor representing the common variance shared by all theitems; and (2) perception subscales representing unique variances corresponding to Holland’s(1997) six dimensions. An

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 9: Pedagogical Tools

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Martin Imre, University of Notre Dame; Wenqing Chang, Xi'an Jiaotong University; Shuzhan Wang, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications; Christine P. Trinter, University of Notre Dame; Chaoli Wang, University of Notre Dame

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Computers in Education

patterns, outliers, and other features of these datasets. GraphVisual allows users to compare and evaluate different graph visualization techniques from two side-by-sidegraph display panels, which are supported by a set of interaction functions. To demonstrate the utility of GraphVisualand assess its effectiveness, we conducted a formal user study with two groups: students who were enrolled in acollege-level data visualization course and doctoral computer science students who did not take the course. The studyincludes an introduction, a training session, a survey, and an in-class quiz that is integrated into GraphVisual.1 IntroductionGraphs and networks are an omnipresent concept to explain relationships in data. For example, graphs can be

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Mok, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cong Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Benita Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emily Welsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nicholas Xuanlai Fang, University of Hong Kong; John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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their ability to learn the ma-terial, apply the material they have learned, and how well they believe they will perform in the Figure 5: User testing flow chart.learning activity. The full list of questions in the affective assessment is provided in Appendix B.The cognitive assessment consists of five multiple-choice questions focusing on technical aspectsof AFM imaging and identifying sources of common image artifacts.In the lab session, once it was confirmed that each student had completed the pre-lab, they wererandomly assigned to either the simulation cohort or the traditional paper (control) cohort. Stu-dents in the paper cohort did not have access to the simulation and were instead provided withimage(s

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole Else-Quest, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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to persistacross intersectional social identities.Table 6. Correlation Between Social Identity and Intention to Persist Complete Leave Category Ph.D. Ph.D. Gender identity (0 = woman; 1 = man) -0.059 0.022 Residency (0 = domestic; 1 = international); -0.004 -0.233* First generation (0 = continuing generation; 1 = first generation) -0.060 -0.063 Disability status (0 = no disability; 1 = at least one disability); 0.058 0.093 LGBTQIA+ (0 = not LGBTQIA+; 1 = LGBTQIA

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 28

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Berenice A. Cabrera, University of Michigan; Shannon M. Clancy, University of Michigan; Vibhavari Vempala, University of Michigan; Jingfeng Wu, University of Michigan; Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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class, studentslearned about how random number generators operate, “First, let’s examine a little bit of randomnumber theory, or how random numbers for a particular distribution get generated.” (Design andSimulation subfield, IE faculty) The remainder of this class session was spent overviewing thefunction and theoretical foundations of random number generators.While the manner in which “Foundational Technical Knowledge” was discussed ordemonstrated in courses from the excerpts above differed in subject matter, all examplesshowcased an emphasis on conceptual or theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, throughout theentirety of each of the class sessions highlighted above, it is important to note that at no point didstudents encounter material

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Mann, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Mikhail Chester, Arizona State University

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Vertical IntegrationSustainability has been proven to be a significant need for the civil and construction engineeringand management (CCEM) industries. The concept of sustainability, however, is not commonlytaught in the undergraduate curriculum; it is generally covered and taught in graduate-levelcourses. Though undergraduate students may have an interest in sustainability, their exposure toit comes later in their educational curriculum. In this Transforming Undergraduate Education inSTEM (TUES) project, the researchers develop a problem-based learning framework that (1)introduces sustainability earlier in the undergraduate curriculum, and (2) provides an opportunityfor vertical integration across courses within CCEM curriculum. The goal of

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Temesgen Wondimu Aure, University of Cincinnati

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Cincinnati (UC). Theproject targets recruitment and retention of engineering ethnic minorities, women, andeconomically disadvantaged and/or First Generation college-bound students. Figure 1 shows thethree strategies implemented in our program. These include cohort building, networking, andpathways to graduate school. The strategies are interconnected and thus in addition to theirindividual impact they do also have a holistic impact on student success. Cohort buildingincludes building productive academic relationships among students, between students andfaculty, and between students and the university administration. The networking strategiesinclude building and upholding a professional network with all people the students meet withintheir education

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #4: Global DEI

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; John Albert Avila Sr., Texas A&M University; Karen L. Butler-Purry, P.E., Texas A&M University; Shannon Walton, Texas A&M University; Ahmarlay Myint, Texas A&M University; Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University; John Walewski, Texas A&M University; Zenon Medina Cetina; Kim Withers; Keisha D. Bahr, Texas A&M University; Sasha Sentz; Barbara Szczerbinska, Texas A&M University

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, point to the efficacy of short-term internationalresearch opportunities as learning, perspective altering, and motivating experiences forundergraduates who identify with underrepresented groups and for undergraduates in general.1. IntroductionThe impacts of short-term study abroad programs are considered in the literature [1, 2, 3, 4] butinformation regarding mentored undergraduate research in STEM disciplines completed throughtwo-week international programs is limited as is material regarding impacts of suchprogramming for students identifying with underrepresented groups. Outcomes from two short-term international programs in STEM, one offered in the Yucatan in collaboration with Mexicanuniversities and the other in Belize, are considered

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session: New and Innovative Technologies in Aerospace

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustin Birch, Weber State University

capability of a liquid fuel rocket. To date, only a few hybrid rocket designshave been developed to a production level configuration. This type of rocket motor technology remainslargely in the experimental domain. [1]The Concept Hybrid Rocket Demonstrator (CHRD) is a small scale, modular, low-cost hybrid rocketdesign, for use in hybrid rocket research as well as educational applications in senior capstonecurriculum for an undergraduate Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Technologyprogram. Basic research activities include investigations of rocket fuel types and fuel grain portconfigurations, ignition systems, oxidizer delivery systems, rocket nozzle materials and aerodynamics,instrumentation schemes, and analytic modeling of rocket

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 8

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Filatova, CUNY, New York City College of Technology; Yu-Wen Chen, New York City College of Technology; Hong Li, New York City College of Technology

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presented findingsshow the trends in courses enrollment, passing, failing, and withdrawing from the courses. Inaddition to a core three-course sequence, the project examines the general department retentionnumbers.1. IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on college enrollment across the United States.“Enrollment reductions were largest among black and Latinx students” [1]. This work presents ananalysis of how COVID-19 affected the enrollment numbers in City Tech in general and at theCST department in particular. The CST department offers three degree programs: an Associatedegree (AAS) in Computer Information Systems, a Bachelor of Technology degree (BTech) inComputer Systems, and a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Data Science

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 3: Evaluation & Assessment

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Verleger Ph.D. (He/His/Him), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #36952Deadline Flexibility and the Effects on Assignment Resubmission Ratesand Course PerformanceDr. Matthew A. Verleger Ph.D. (He/His/Him), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Deadline Flexibility and the Effects on Assignment Resubmission Rates and Course PerformanceThis complete research paper will present a model for offering students flexibility in assignmentdeadlines and the practical ramifications of enabling that flexibility on student performance inthe course.Background – It is generally acknowledged that students

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Uma Kannan; Rajendran Swamidurai, Alabama State University

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Computing and Information Technology

with innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing criticalinformation or creating havoc on computer networks.” Additionally, the (ISC)² Foundation’s2020 Global Information Security Workforce study [10] points out that 3.1 million morecybersecurity professionals will be needed to accommodate the predicted global shortfall.Industry do not want compliance officers or cybersecurity policy planners, but they wantCybersecurity graduates with technical skills such as secure system design, defense toolscreation, and finding and solving software and hardware vulnerabilities [11,16]. TheCybersecurity industry looks the following essential skills from the Cybersecurity graduates: 1)Fundamental knowledge on wide variety of computing courses, such

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University; Biwu Yang, East Carolina University

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Computing and Information Technology

secure remote login lab Table 1. CyberSec Labs and Objectives Lab Attack sub-lab objectives Defense sub-lab objectives Secure Remote • Use security scanner to enumerate target • Edit the openSSH configuration file to Login host and identify the listening Secure restrict root user from logging in via SSH Socket Shell (SSH) service port on target • Add rules to the host iptables firewall, host limit the amount of connections to the • Use password profiler to generate a SSH service over a period of time, and

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University; Tejaswini S. Dalvi, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Christine M. Kelly

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an “evaluate-and-improve” taskIntroductionWith the wide adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards [1], engineering has migratedto the elementary school classroom, often alongside existing science units. With funding fromNSF’s ITEST program and in collaboration with partner school districts, we developedintegrated science and engineering curriculum units for elementary school students in Grades 3through 5. In these units, students learn about a problem in their local community, then engage inrelated inquiry activities before designing and prototyping an engineering solution to theproblem. As part of our iterative curriculum development process, we wanted to assessindividual students’ design thinking practices at multiple points in

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Parham-Mocello, Oregon State University; Ernie Bodle, Oregon State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #29229The Effectiveness of Using Robotics for Career Technology Education in aMiddle School STE(A)M Course (Fundamental)Dr. Jennifer Parham-Mocello, Oregon State University I am interested in computer science education research related to K-12 curriculum, diversity in computer science, undergraduate computer science learning, and adult and teacher training.Mr. Ernie Bodle, Oregon State University I am interested in incorporating more STEM topics in K-12 education to prepare future generations to our ever advancing world. American c Society for Engineering

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 19

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tianshi Fu; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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such as FLL are male [30]. Effectiveness of STEMengagement is further diminished by the division of work in the competition groups. One studyhighlighted that male students usually take part in the design and technical side whereas femalestudents tend to fulfill more social roles such as marketing, fundraising, communications andcommunity service [30]. However, this issue is less pronounced in small groups where technicalroles are more available to women [33]. In general, girls appear to lose interest in STEM muchfaster than boys even with interventions as they progress through high school [23, 26]. Thesituation is similar for other underrepresented groups in STEM. Only 11% of all collegefreshmen students are enrolled in engineering and about

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Darran Cairns, University of Missouri - Kansas City; Johnna Bolyard, West Virginia University

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here on how Project TESAL participating teachersshifted their stance toward ambiguity, developed comfort with the design process for integratingmathematics and science instruction, and how their lesson plans and focus group interviewsrevealed such change over time. We discuss findings from analyses of data across three yearsfrom content knowledge tests (Diagnostic Mathematics Assessments for Middle School Teachers[DTAMS]), surveys (Teacher Efficacy and Attitudes Toward STEM [T-STEM], individualinterviews and focus groups, teacher generated design lesson plans, and observations asparticipating teachers implemented lessons in their classrooms.Teachers who participated all three years discussed the integration of engineering design,complex

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kristin Maria Repchick, Industrial/Organizational Psychology Consultant; Lauren Q. DiBianca Frye, Forsyth Country Day School; Elise Barrella P.E., Wake Forest University

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Education, 2020 Understanding Impact of a Design Thinking Intervention on Students’ Resilience (Work in Progress)IntroductionRecent developmental psychology research has revealed that, in an effort to protect youth fromharm/difficulties, current generations of students tend to be more sheltered from challengingopportunities [1]. As a result, students may be less able to cope with stressors and overcomeobstacles than earlier generations [2], making them underprepared for today’s demanding anddynamic work environment [3]. Many students do not possess the 21st Century skills needed toeffectively approach novel problems and produce innovative solutions [3],[4].In particular, individuals who have been sheltered from

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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Candyce Hill, Michigan State University ; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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student from the Student Affairs program atMichigan State University, who had prior experience as a college career adviser and hadcompleted a practicum experience with the EnSURE program coordinator. The agenda for eachof these 30-minute advising sessions varied somewhat based on individual students’ questions,but generally included the following topics:  Creating effective resume bullet points  Quantifying impact on projects  Skills gained from past research, work, classroom, or volunteer experience Table 1: Demographic Information for Study Participants Domestic or “Initial” Student Gender Ethnicity

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ERM Technical Session 4: Professional Development in Undergraduate Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Frenkel, New York University; Jack Bringardner, New York University; Sheila Borges Rajguru, New York University

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Educational Research and Methods

 there may  only be a small number of new Ph.D. students in a given year, and second it helps generate  interesting conversations with students that have different undergraduate trainings.  Over the  course of the semester the class will focus on three major areas:  research skill, communication  skills, and professional skills.  A breakdown of example topics related to each of these areas can  be seen in Table 1.  The main assignment for this course is to write a review paper on a topic https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wK9dmVg0DSMEzIB6OeRFtssf71SygUYR8r4jhppT948/edit 3/84/28/2019 ASEE - S2S - Final

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ERM Technical Session 4: Professional Development in Undergraduate Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandro Gutierrez, University of California, Merced; Christopher A. Butler, University of California, Merced; Abbas Ghassemi, University of California, Merced

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on their work. The year-long Capstone experience will give students the opportunity to receive a wide spectrum offeedback, enhance their technical communication skills, and develop their professional networks.AssessmentThe PDT is designed as an integral experience and the development of professional skills willoccur in a progressive manner as the student makes progress through the different courses. Theprogram learning outcomes (PLOs) of the PDT were developed with the ABET list of professionalskills in mind and they give educators the opportunity to assess the level of competence in eachskills in a comprehensive manner. By the time a student completes the PDT, they will be able to: 1. Identify an engineering problem and formulate it in

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol L. Considine, Old Dominion University; Michael W. Seek P.E., Old Dominion University; Jon Lester, Old Dominion University; Anthony W Dean, Old Dominion University

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-training survey the results are shown in Table 3. The scale used for theevaluation was strongly agree (5), agree (4), neither agree or disagree (3), disagree (2), andstrongly disagree (1). The results indicate that participants felt that they benefitted from theworkshop and overall the workshops was informative. Additionally participants felt theworkshop was well organized and were happy with the use of Eventbrite for registration.Table 3. Green Infrastructure Veteran Training General Evaluation Results Green Infrastructure Training General Evaluation Questions Average Overall the workshop was informative. 5.0 I have benefitted from the workshop. 4.9

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University; Nicholas Danney, Texas A&M University

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Construction Engineering

using BIM to complete land development-based projects. Figures 1 and 2show common example assignments for this version of the class. Projects included a ruralairport redesign, an RV park, and a shopping center. These were team-based projects, requiringdesign presentations, technical reports, fully dimensioned construction drawings, andconstruction budgets. The instructors observed that in a team dynamic, some members wouldfocus on their areas of strength, so not all participants performed CAD tasks (a main learningoutcome of the course).Figure 1. Plan-Profile drawing of proposed Figure 2. Site layout and utility legend createdroadway created in AutoCAD. using AutoCAD.Second VersionAs AutoCAD is undergoing replacement by

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Carlos Eduardo Martinez-Torteya, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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better. These strategies are called active learning (AL) activities. They are based onresearch focused on promoting conceptual understanding through activities that, in general, havestudents contrast their own ideas against established scientific concepts so that, through aconflict, they participate in constructing their own learning. It has been proved that by using ALstrategies, students understand physics concepts better than those who are in a traditional lectureformat [2].Conceptual understanding research in physics has evolved through the years [1]. In thebeginning, the research was mostly about identifying the common alternative conceptions thatstudents bring to the classroom. In that stage, there were many studies on different topics

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Engineering Division: Best Paper Technical Session

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Robert Kidd, State University of New York

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Ocean and Marine

inaccessible areas withoutrequiring experience with coding or autonomy. Without the sensor package for scientificresearch, the vessel costs below $500 and can be built by students with limited technicalknowledge. A first-iteration vessel is generated by engineering students and faculty before beinggiven to undergraduate environmental science researchers. The performance of the design isevaluated by these non-engineers for both function and operability. Their recommendations aredetailed along with design and construction information.IntroductionWhile there is a consensus that autonomy is coming to the maritime industry and will berevolutionary, there is not a consensus on exactly how it will come. In general, the autonomousvessel community believe that

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Benjamin Chambers

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, a student-driven design project can providesignificant experience for students in problem specification and engineering design. The typicaldesign process experience includes problem definition and constraints, gathering information,concept generation, preliminary design, detail design, communication of results, andimprovements [14]. Our capstone course is based on the Engineering Design Process which isoutlined in Table 1[15]. Engineering Design Requirement Analysis Identify the problem and constraints Define goals and criteria Functional Analysis Research and gather data

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2: Veteran Identity & Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca C. Atkinson, Clemson University; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Military and Veterans

: …demonstrates the persistence of generations of women who fought against a traditionally male-dominated institution and paved the way so today’s military women have the privilege of serving their country, not as women, but as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen [1], p. 5.Increased participation in the military has yielded a subsequent growth in the population ofwomen veterans. In 2015, women comprised approximately 9% of the living U.S. veteranpopulation; by 2043, women are predicted to comprise approximately 16% of living veterans [1].A 2009 survey of women veterans in California noted that more than half (55%) of respondentsindicated they had different needs than their male counterparts [17], because, among

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Michael Delaney, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Joseph P. Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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in a prior paper [1]. The second moduleintroduces the same equipment to a circuits laboratory that is required for mechanicalengineering students and adds a Wheatstone bridge circuit that students build. This cross-curriculum laboratory module is part of a larger effort by faculty and students to enhance theentire laboratory curriculum and learning experience for mechanical engineers. Thisenhancement includes the following facets: 1. Improve and modernize the technical skills acquired by students in laboratory courses. 2. Thoughtfully incorporate developmental skills, such as teamwork and communication, which are important for engineers.The overall goal of the project is to improve how engineering students learn particular

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Brian Hayt, National Instruments

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Laboratory ExercisesWe are currently offering a pilot version of a microgrids course at the University of Virginia.This course includes both a lecture and laboratory element and is available for students that arein their third or fourth year. There are no prerequisites other than the first two of our basicsequence: Fundamentals 1 and 2 [7]. This course is intended as an introduction to microgridconcepts and basic power electronics and not to provide exhaustive coverage of the internaloperations of the firmware controlling the inverter switch elements, i.e., a broad, high-levelintroduction. It is being offered as a 1.5 credit hour technical elective.The source of inspiration for this course comes from the desire to have students interact with afast

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Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Lauderdale King, STEM Talent Expansion Program at LSU; Samantha Noelle Fadrigalan; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University; Summer Dann , Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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  Proteges   Proteges  Figure 1. Structure and components of the Peer Mentor program and the SPM studentorganization. Traditionally, the problem with student leadership organizations is a lack of participationacross the overall membership. Additionally, large organizations generally lack a sense ofcommunity4. The main purpose of SPM was to create this sense of community, therebyincreasing the interest in the organization overall, and increasing the number of students involvedin the peer mentor program. The community building events are discussed and planned by theofficers of SPM and are offered to the entire student organization as well as prospective mentorsin the peer mentor program. The interviews are organized and