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Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric A Holt, University of Nebraska ; Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

ofthe student surveys and faculty interviews are presented and discussed. The researchers discussthe challenges, lessons learned, and future course planning.Key Words: Green Building, NAHB, Undergraduate Education, DesignationintroductionThe process of what is considered construction is expanding in the ever changing globalmarket1,3. To keep pace with industry, construction management (CM) programs are changingthe way they teach and prepare graduates for industry. Construction professionals now have todo more than just problem solve. They must be able to be innovative in design and execution,utilizing creative thinking along with understanding math and building science principles. Theymust also be able to work within multidisciplinary teams of

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The Human Element of Librarianship

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Henshilwood, University of Toronto; Cristina Sewerin, University of Toronto; Michelle Spence, University of Toronto; Tracy Zahradnik, University of Toronto

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Engineering Libraries

theECSL librarians a better understanding of that task, and it gives the opportunity to think criticallyabout whether or not it is really necessary. Current awareness of developments in librarianshipand education is always an important part of an academic librarian’s job. Keeping current is evenmore important while mentoring students who can benefit from new developments relevant totheir positions at the library. However, students can help librarians keep up to date as well.Students often discuss innovations with librarians and ask questions about developments theyhear about at school. In these ways, the mentoring relationship helps the professionaldevelopment of students and librarians equally.5. ConclusionMentoring at UTL and ECSL includes

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Make It!

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Fanhe Shamus Meng; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Franco Louis Spadoni, Washington State University; Angelo Laury Ivory

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Manufacturing

Oklahoma where he also taught as a visiting lecturer. He has been on the Washington State University faculty for 32 years and for the past 18 years has focused on innovative pedagogy research and technical research in biotechnology. His 2007-2008 Fulbright exchange to Nigeria set the stage for him to receive the Marian Smith Award given annually to the most innovative teacher at Washington State University.Mr. Franco Louis Spadoni, Washington State UniversityMr. Angelo Laury Ivory Page 26.1121.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 MAKER: Very Low Cost Experiments via 3-D

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Paying Attention to Retention

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sydney N Hallman, University of Oklahoma; Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma

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First-Year Programs

receive the same information.The project-based section of the freshman course allows the students to get hands-on engineeringexperience not found in most other first-year general education courses. Information from theevaluations reflects the need to make adjustments in the large section of the FEOC for futuresemesters. The majority of freshman students who responded to the evaluation do not feel thecourse structure is currently serving their needs. Innovative changes to the DLC program and thedelivery method for course information will likely take effect in the Fall 2015 semester. Basedon the feedback from the transfer students, the course structure for the TEOC is effective atserving the needs of the students. Small adjustments to the mentor

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Potpourri

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

department and independent agencies. The United States set the pace fornanotechnology innovation worldwide with the advent of the NNI in 2000. The NNI wasofficially created in 2003 when the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Actwas passed by Congress and signed by President Bush into law. Since the inception of the NNI,Federal nanotechnology R&D funding has grown from $464 million per year to almost $1.5billion requested in FY 2015. The U.S. is not the only country to recognize the remarkablepotential of nanotechnology. Other countries are also investing in nanotechnology research. In2008, it was estimated that the governments of the European Union (EU) and Japan investedapproximately $1.7 billion and $950 million, respectively

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Practical Teaching in Manufacturing – 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Khalid Mouaouya, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Manufacturing

. Of the five ControlEngineers, three of them are directly working with PLC programming and automation systemdesigns. Before the students graduated from the college, they had developed and presented thefollowing papers at national and international conferences."Automated Sorting Using PLC Technology", 2013 Mid-Atlantic ASEE EngineeringConference, April 27, 2013, New York City, New York. Page 26.1483.11"A PLC Automated Security Checkpoint", Ninth LACCEI Latin American and CaribbeanConference (LACCEI’2011), Engineering for a Smart Planet, Innovation, InformationTechnology and Computational Tools for Sustainable Development, August 3-5, 2011

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New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeleine Arvold, Seattle Pacific University; Steven David Mow, Seattle Pacific University; Zachary W. Cook, Seattle Pacific University; Natalie Goode, Seattle Pacific University; Caitlin H. Wasilewski, Seattle Pacific University; Rida Y. Al-Hawaj, Seattle Pacific University ; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

reporton the role of oral communication in the workplace. Communication Education, 52, 1-16.2. Borrego, M., Karlin, J., McNair, L. D., & Beddoes, K. (2013, October). Team effectiveness theory from industrialand organizational psychology applied to engineering student project teams: A research review. Journal ofEngineering Education, 102(4), 472-512.3. Prescott, D., El-Sakran, T., Albasha, L., Aloul, F., & Al-Assaf, Y. (2012, Spring). Teambuilding, innovation andthe engineering communication interface. American Journal of Engineering Education, 3(1), 29-40.4. Dannels, D. P., Anson, C. M., Bullard, L., & Peretti, S. (2003, January). Challenges in learning communicationskills in chemical engineering. Communication Education, 52, 50-56.5

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph R. Herkert, Arizona State University; Frazier Benya, National Academy of Engineering; Karin Ellison, Arizona State University; Rachelle D. Hollander, National Academy of Engineering; Kelly Laas, Center for the Study of Ethics, Illinois Institute of Technology; Simil L Raghavan, National Academy of Engineering

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Engineering Ethics

directed science and engineering ethics activities at NSF where she was instrumental in the development of the fields of re- search ethics and professional responsibility, engineering ethics, and ethics and risk management. She has written articles on applied ethics in numerous fields, and on science policy and citizen participation. Dr. Hollander is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and received the Olmsted Award ”for innovative contributions to the liberal arts within engineering education” from the ASEE Liberal Education Division in 2006. She received her doctorate in philosophy in 1979 from the University of Maryland, College Park.Ms. Kelly Laas, Center for the Study

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Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Moin Uddin, East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11575Think Global, Act Global – for Engineering Problems and SolutionsDr. Mohammad Moin Uddin, East Tennessee State University Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin is an assistant professor at the Department of Engineering Technology, Surveying and Digital Media at East Tennessee State University. His current research interest includes sustainable design and construction, system optimization, and instructional methods. Dr. Uddin has successfully incorporated innovative learning strategies in his courses which has significantly increased student engagement and satisfaction.Dr. Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State

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Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Michael J Dutko

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Engineering Technology

gainedduring their educational period to analyze and solve real world problems. In this project: The student utilized an evolving state of the art technology to develop and implement an automated solution for a critical industrial logistic problem. He was confronted with the practical complexity of RF signal propagation, and used his knowledge to provide a successful solution. He learned the theory of RFID system, gained hands-on experience with its practical applications, and realized how a seemingly simple operational configuration can have considerable effects on the reliability of the system. Learning the theory of UHF RFID tags and how they operate, he innovated a simple effective solution using a low cost tag that

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Engineering Economics Teaching Tools

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kailash M. Bafna, Western Michigan University

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

of incorporating technology in education and developing methodology to enhance web-based learning. He is also interested in the educational needs of the millennial students to improve their learning. He has received the inaugural Best Engineering Economy Teacher Award 2014 from the Engineering Economy Division of Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), and the Runners Up award in the Innovations in Curriculum Competition (2014) from the Council of Industrial Engineering Academic Department Heads, IIE. Page 26.1664.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015

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Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Benjamin W. Caldwell, LeTourneau University; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

for innovative design with a particular focus on concept generation and design-by-analogy. Her research seeks to understand designers’ cognitive processes with the goal of creating better tools and approaches to enhance engineering design. She has authored over 100 technical publications including twenty-three journal papers, five book chapters, and she holds two patents.Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University Director of the Sketch Recognition Lab and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, Dr. Hammond is an international leader in sketch recogni- tion, haptics, intelligent fabrics, SmartPhone development, and computer human interaction research

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Studying Engineering Education Research & Institutions

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren A. Sepp, University of Washington; Mania Orand, Human Centered Design and Engineering ; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington; Lauren D. Thomas, University of Washington; Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

UW in 1998 after seven years on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on engineering education pedagogy, engineering design learning, assessing the consid- eration of context in engineering design, and understanding undergraduate engineering student pathways. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the ASEE. She was the recipient of the 2002 ASEE Chester F. Carlson Award for Innovation in Engineering Education and the 2009 UW David B. Thorud Leadership Award. Dr. Atman holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University

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Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy K Tang, Stony Brook University; Pao-Lo Liu, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Charles R. Westgate Sr. P.E., Binghamton University; Kim A. Scalzo, State University of New York, HQ

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

pipeline of STEM students [1]. In 2006, when Sloan Foundationoffered a grant to experiment with online electrical engineering courses, our faculty rose up to thechallenge and embraced the opportunity for innovations in online education.Today, the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) program provides a uniqueopportunity for mature and motivated individuals to pursue a bachelor’s degree in electricalengineering by offering the entire electrical engineering curriculum, including electroniclaboratory courses, online and asynchronously - thus realizing Sloan Foundation’s vision oflearning anywhere, anytime [2,3]. Furthermore, the degree program is supported by faculty fromthree University Centers in a public university system

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Fifty Shades of Grey Literature

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J White, Queen's University

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Engineering Libraries

and the resultscompared. The WIPO patent database does not have citation searching capabilities, so nocomparison could be made with the other three databases.Other free and commercial patent databases, such as Patent Lens, FreePatentsOnline, GooglePatents, and Derwent Innovations Index, and specialized databases that index patents, such asChemical Abstracts/SciFinder, were not included in this study due to lack of time and space.3. Citations in Patent DocumentsAccording to ISO standard 690:2010, a citation is an “indication within the text or other form ofcontent of a relevant reference” and a reference is “data describing a resource or part thereof,sufficiently precise and detailed to identify it and to enable it to be located.”8 The purpose

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Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University; Nasser Ghariban, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

, solutions and outcomes of thissenior project. The learning outcome from this project can improve several courses inmanufacturing curriculum including: 1) CAD/CAM, 2) Manufacturing Processes, and 3)Manufacturing Automation etc.1 IntroductionPresident Obama announced a $1 billion investment in a National Network for ManufacturingInnovation (NNMI) program to revamp a vibrant advanced manufacturing sector for theAmerican economy and national security [1]. The NNMI program has the goal to advance Page 26.1229.3American domestic manufacturing by creating a robust national innovation ecosystem. VirginiaState University’s manufacturing program is surrounded

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Concept Inventories and Assessment of Knowledge

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark A Urlacher, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

transportation - at Oregon State University. Address: School of Civil and Construction Engineering, 211 Kearney Hall, 1491 SW Campus Way, Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: 509-499-5187 Email: bornasaf@onid.oregonstate.edu Page 26.1236.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Practicing Civil Engineers’ Understanding of Statics Concept Inventory QuestionsAbstractBackground: Engineering concept inventories have been broadly used to assess studentconceptual knowledge and evaluate the effectiveness of educational innovations. Conceptinventory questions were

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Mobile Devices and Apps

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andreas Karatsolis, MIT; Suguru Ishizaki, Carnegie Mellon University; Marsha C. Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University; Mollie Kaufer, Carnegie Mellon University; Stacie L. Rohrbach, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

/engineering disciplines, and computer-aided rhetor- ical analysis.Dr. Marsha C. Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Marsha Lovett is Carnegie Mellon University’s Director of the Eberly Center for Teaching Excel- lence & Educational Innovation, and Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology. She applies theoretical and empirical principles from cognitive psychology to improve teaching and learning. She has published more than fifty articles in this area, co-authored the book How Learning Works: 7 Research- Based Principles for Smart Teaching, and developed several innovative, educational technologies, includ- ing StatTutor and the Learning Dashboard.Ms. Mollie Kaufer, Carnegie Mellon University Mollie is

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Computer-Based Tests, Problems, and Other Instructional Materials

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Craig Zilles, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Computers in Education

Technology and a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Mathematics from the University of Western Australia. His research is in the field of scientific computing and numerical analysis, where he works on computational algorithms for simulating complex stochastic systems such as atmospheric aerosols and feedback control. Prof. West is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher-Scholar and College of Engineering Education Innovation Fellow.Dr. Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman is a visiting assistant professor with the Illinois Foundry for Innovation in En- gineering Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a research

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas E. Adams, NSWC Crane / Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shripad T. Revankar, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Nuclear and Radiological

funding is available, provides best chance of success.  Students learn many skills not available in curriculum such as programmatic in writing proposals, cost estimates, planning and scheduling.  Often much time in graduate school is wasted trying to figure out a project and executing setup of an experiment. Number one problem leading to delays in graduation.US Government agencies have identified betavoltaics as a disruptive technology that is neededand should be pursued, as evident in reports and solicitations. In October 2013, the DefenseScience Board (DSB) issued its report on Technology and Innovation Enablers in 2030. TheDSB technology report specifically addresses the use of radionuclide power to lighten thesoldiers

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Reflective & Critical Pedagogies

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devika Patel, Stanford University; Jonathan Edward Pang, Stanford University; Sarah Salameh, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

through multidisciplinary projectsand ethics from three students’ perspectives. From these case studies we examine the way we, asstudent engineers, reconcile technocentrism with ways of thinking utilized in liberal education.Analysis of the case studies imply a role for reflection and care in addressing technocentrism andour paper ends with a call for further studies analyzing these relationships.Introduction:“My app will change the world, my product is a disruptive innovation”―these are the mantras ofstartup founders, engineers, and computer scientists throughout the Silicon Valley. Writer JoelStein presents this profile of tech entrepreneurs in his Bloomsberg Businessweek article,Arrogance is Good: In Defense of Silicon Valley.3 This stereotype

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bushra Tawfiq Chowdhury, Virginia Tech; Sam Blanchard, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kirk W Cameron; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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Computing & Information Technology

used by dozens of research groups around the world. His power management software, Granola, is used by hundreds of thousands of people in more than 160 countries. Accolades for his work include NSF and DOE Career Awards, the IBM Faculty Award, and being named Innovator of the Week by Bloomberg Business week Magazine. Prof. Cameron received the Ph.D. in Computer Science from Louisiana State University (2000) and B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Florida (1994).Dr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri is Associate Professor and Chair in the Applied Information Technology Department. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge

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New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel

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New Engineering Educators

Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Active Learning Applications in Undergraduate Civil Engineering CurriculumAbstractEngineering educators are charged with the responsibility of developing future engineers whomare prepared to lead societal change in the built environment. To best prepare engineeringgraduates to rise to the occasion of such complex demands necessitates use of new approaches inclassroom instruction and innovative methods based on active learning concepts. This paperdescribes application of active learning techniques, predicated primarily on the use clickerquizzes, and additional student enrichment activities used to engage students, improve academicinstruction, and enhance the

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Qualitative Methodologies

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Amy Elizabeth Bumbaco, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

the Ira A. Fulton Schools of En- gineering at Arizona State University. He teaches context-centered electrical engineering and embedded systems design courses, and studies the use of context in both K-12 and undergraduate engineering design education. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Education (2010) and M.S./B.S. in Electrical and Com- puter Engineering from Purdue University. Dr. Jordan is PI on several NSF-funded projects related to design, including an NSF Early CAREER Award entitled ”CAREER: Engineering Design Across Navajo Culture, Community, and Society” and ”Might Young Makers be the Engineers of the Future?” He has also been part of the teaching team for NSF’s Innovation Corps for Learning, and

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Novel Teaching Methods in a Multidisciplinary Context

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Troy J. Vogel, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Princess Imoukhuede, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

to study major identityand effect on crossdisciplinary experiences early in the curriculum. We have designed furthersurveys and will repeat the administered survey on self-reported understanding and abilities inthe senior year of the curriculum to see if the experience had any lasting effects compared topeers who worked in unidisciplinary teams throughout the curriculum. Overall, this projectoffers a useful model for collaborative learning across majors at a large institution and our futurework will offer insight into improving crossdisciplinary team outcomes.AcknowledgmentsThe authors would like to thank Dr. Denise Lloyd for helpful discussions.References 1. Kelley, Tom, and Jonathan Littman. The Ten Faces of Innovation. New York

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First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farshid Marbouti, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

a member of the educational team for the Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN).Dr. Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M University Dr. Johannes Strobel is Director, Educational Outreach Programs and Associate Professor, Engineering & Education at Texas A&M, College Station. He received his M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Information Science & Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri. His research/teaching focuses on engineering as an innovation in pK-12 education, policy of STEM education, how to support teachers and students’ academic achievements through engineering, engineering ’habits of mind’ and empathy and care in engi- neering. He has published more than 140 journal articles and

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lina Margarita Prada-Angarita, Fundación Universidad del Norte; Katherine Sofía Palacio, Fundación Universidad del Norte; Carmen Regina Berdugo Correa, Fundación Universidad del Norte

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Industrial Engineering

practices and pedagogical approaches in engineeringprograms is imperative to take advantage of technological resources and createenvironments that enable the development of autonomy and self-direction of students.Likewise, it is important to innovate in more interesting scientific experiences to keepstudents motivated 10 .Felder suggests some instructional methods that address the SOc , and one is to usestructured CL if designs are to be done by teams5 .One goal of the CL is to enhance students' learning and to develop students' social skillslike decision making, conflict management, and communication. To achieve these goals, itis necessary to form small groups of students working together in a structured process tosolve an academic task11

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Systems Engineering Learning Outcomes and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso

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Systems Engineering

UNDERSTANDING of each of the following? 1.1 Evaluate and contextualize significant works of civil engineering based on their social, scientific and symbolic importance 1.2 Trace the development and innovation of new materials, and describe how these materials gave rise to new forms 1.3 Compare, contrast, and critique structures as works of structural art 1.4 Relate the forms of bridges, skyscrapers and other structures that you encounter in daily life to their function and to the forces in the structure 1.5 How ideas from this class relate to ideas encountered in non-civil engineering classes 1.6 How studying this subject area helps people address real world issues 1.7 Please comment on HOW YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE SUBJECT HAS CHANGED as a result of

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Strategies Beyond the Classroom to Tackle Gender Issues

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eddie L Jacobs, University of Memphis; Amy L de Jongh Curry, University of Memphis; Russell J. Deaton, University of Memphis; Carmen Astorne-Figari, University of Memphis; Douglas Clark Strohmer, University of Memphis

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

andcreeds. This paper reports on our progress to date and our plans for future studies.IntroductionA core principle of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) holds that theknowledge and skills possessed by an engineer are to be used to the advancement and benefit ofhuman welfare 1 . The Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) has adopted themission of fostering “technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity” 2 . Mostengineering programs concentrate on the development of knowledge and skills, with littleemphasis on how those skills will be applied to benefit humanity. Some critics of the codes and ∗ eljacobs@memphis..educreedal statements of engineering’s professional societies have even

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeedeh Ziaeefard, Michigan Technological University; Nina Mahmoudian, Michigan Technological University; Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Mo Rastgaar, Michigan Technological University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

through the use of co-roboticplatforms, in broadening and sustaining student engagement in STEM. The paper presents aweek-long residential STEM learning curriculum designed and implemented to introducestudents to hands-on engineering. The week-long program has been offered for middle schoollevel students, and its effectiveness has been studied. Pre and post surveys have beenconducted to study the impact of the experience in increasing students’ interest in roboticsand engineering. The results of this study show that co-robotic activities increased students’awareness about the role of engineering in protecting the environment and improving humanlife.1. IntroductionScience teachers across the nation have to find innovative ways to incorporate the