Conference Session

Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie R Szekerczes, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University; James Nevin McKirahan Jr., Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management Division (EMD)

evidence concluding whether repeated scenarios lead topretest sensitization, biasing the data, and potentially leading to inaccurate system performanceresults supporting high-level acquisition decisions. The community needs this information toconfirm that scenario variation is required and to allow sufficient time for this process and/or toallocate funds for the improvement of the M&S tools; otherwise, report the test limitation withthe system results.Purpose. This study uses video games as a case study to detect pretest sensitization from fixedpattern video games compared to variable patterned ones and to detect any statisticallysignificant impact on the response. Unclassified game completion time data readily available onthe internet enables

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; CHIN CHIA YUAN; Fatin Phang; Nor Farahwahidah Abdul Rahman; Narina A. Samah, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Zaki Yamani Zakaria, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Nurzal Effiyana Ghazali, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

education as it can limit the engagement orinvolvement of an educator with the students [11]. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed educators to conduct emergency remote teaching, withhands-on laboratory and skills-based workshops disrupted. The inability among educators toshift to online learning and create meaningful learning in their courses, along with the lack ofavailable remote or online laboratories and simulated technology-based skills training, exposedthe stark gap between engineering education requirements in the 21st century and what HEIscurrently have. Therefore, well-designed and planned pathways to transformation must beadequately studied to bridge the gap in engineering education to transform educatorseffectively in a sustainable

Conference Session

Applied Frameworks

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darren K. Maczka, Virginia Tech; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, usually by way of a computer. Computer use is often required inthe engineering classroom, and while there has been research on the use of computing technologyto augment the learning environment with pedagogical tools,1,2,3 we still know little about how thecomputing tools that are presented as “tools of the trade” impact students’ perception ofengineering problem solving.4 Understanding how these tools shape the problem solving processis important because familiarity with the tools can have a profound affect on students’ ability tobe successful in class, even though tool proficiency may not be an explicit learning objective orpedagogical goal. In other words, by not addressing the intrinsic complexity of the toolsthemselves, instructors may

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Rickli, Wayne State University; Yinlun Huang, Wayne State University

not able to be offered virtually.These two projects were replaced with reserve projects while the majority of other projects weremodified by faculty mentors to be achievable in a virtual program. During the program,participants established work and communication schedules with their specific faculty mentorsor mentor graduate students. Program directors facilitated this establishment of mentor-participant interactions through periodic, pre-program communications with mentors andparticipants. REU Site program group meetings and activities were adjusted to occur morefrequently but for shorter durations. Typically, in in-person programs, weekly group meetingsincluded round-table discussions and a research, skill, or guest speaker seminar in one

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Sultan Al Shafian, Kennesaw State University; Da Hu, Kennesaw State University; Yi Li, Kennesaw State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

. This approach would offer a dual perspective, combining students' fresh, academicviewpoint with seasoned professionals' practical, field-based experience. Such an approachcontributes significantly to the study's robustness, providing a more nuanced comprehension ofthe training platform's effectiveness and its potential impact on real-world engineering practices.By addressing these aspects, future research could pave the way for more sophisticated VR-based training methodologies customized to meet the evolving demands of construction sitesafety and incident reporting.References[1] “Number and rate of fatal work injuries, by private industry sector.” Accessed: Jan. 09, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.bls.gov/charts/census-of-fatal

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Colby Edward Kurtz, Houston Christian University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

10Following the implementation of the aforementioned game improvements, LangQuest can bedeployed on a small scale in classrooms to assess effectiveness. The primary focus will be on higherlevel elementary to junior high students who possess at least a basic knowledge of the target language.It is in these scenarios that LangQuest is designed to work most effectively and will have the highestpotential of making an impact. We will incorporate the learners feedback in our following iterationsof the game. ConclusionIn summary, this paper illustrates a simple yet innovative solution to language education in the formof a gamified language-learning program. This language learning program is meant to

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Safia Malallah, Kansas State University; Salah Alfailakawi, Kansas State University; Taiba Yousef Alkhurafi, Kuwait University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Prestige (f7) sub-factorsas they relate to STEM education. Based on a survey of high school and college students, sheproposed 14 factors that influence male willingness to enroll in STEM colleges, includingfinancial salary (f6) and prestige (f7). Similarly, she determined that factors such as theinvolvement of parents and other family members (f8) and friends (f9) significantly impact theFamily (f8) and Friends (f9) sub-factors [1, p. 39]. However, El-Bahey and Zeid found thatparental advice (f8) and peer influence (f9) were not among the top influential factors [1, p.70]. For the Communities (f11) and Religion (f18) sub-factors, most researchers agree thatthe dominance of males in almost all STEM fields greatly influences the willingness

Conference Session

DEI and Other

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Niloofar Kalantari, George Mason university; Sarah Wittman, George Mason University; Vivian Genaro Motti, George Mason University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

Intent’, 2020. doi: 10.1145/3313831.3376213.Niloofar KalantariNiloofar Kalantari is a PhD student / Graduate Research Assistant at George Mason University.Her research focuses on Human Computer Interaction, Wearable Health, and Social computing.Dr. Sarah WittmanDr. Sarah Wittman, Assistant Professor of Management at George Mason University’s School ofBusiness, her research explores people’s transitions within, across, and beyond organizationalboundaries; their organizational impacts; and the social, technological, and learning supportsystems .Dr. Vivian MottiDr. Vivian Genaro Motti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Sciences andTechnology at George Mason University where she leads the Human-Centric Design Lab (HCDLab

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katey Shirey, eduKatey LLC; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

spot”between customer viability, technological feasibility, and business viability, ideally creating avaluable design with high innovation and impact [2].Second, bio-inspired design is the development of technologies to improve the environment orhuman’s quality of life. Focusing on bio-inspired design is "an integrated approach to teachingbiotechnology and bioengineering to an interdisciplinary audience," [3], which can create arelevant and engaging learning space. It allows engineering instructors and engineering students,alike, the opportunity to explore how holistic assets can support innovation, deepening the needfor interdependence between academic disciplines with cross-disciplinary connections betweenthe arts, science, and engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kam Yuen Cheng; Rebecca Yang

, organization.Soft skills accounts for more than half of the CSFs, top three most important success factors forAsian women working in New Zealand construction industry are soft skills namely, sense ofresponsibility, communication skills and networking skills. The success factor sense ofresponsibility is a “characteristic of personality”, which can be learnt and developed throughtraining and personal experience. Since project involves the collaboration of different parties anddifferent professional, effective communication is a key driver of such kind of collaboration.Therefore, effective communication skills women developed can have major impact on thesuccess of projects[16].Networking is about “developing lasting relationships for mutual gain and creating

Conference Session

Socio-Technical Issues in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Balasubramanian, Grand Valley State University; Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

engagement. Underst. Sci. New Agendas Sci. Commun. 40–67 (2009).Appendix I: Survey Questions Society and emerging technologyPlease try to answer the questions in the order in which they appear, as with each question you will getmore information about the research discussed in the survey. The information provided would have acumulative effect on your decisions from one question to the next.A new emerging technology holds great promise for improving quality of life for patients with "XYZ"disease. The data published by an authorized health research organization shows that in 5 years, 2 out 100people will be suffering from "XYZ". Would you support or oppose research in this emergingtechnology

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Alireza Farahani, National University; Lu Zhang, National University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

through theinstitution’s subscription. Additionally, carefully selected lessons, scholarly articles, and reputableonline content will supplement the learning experience, ensuring students receive a comprehensiveand up-to-date education in this rapidly evolving field.To promote hands-on learning and practical skill development, a limited annual budget has beenapproved to fund cloud computing resources specifically for the AI concentration. These cloudservices will enable students to engage in real-world projects involving the deployment andmanagement of AI solutions in a cloud environment. Initially, cloud accounts will be provided tostudents, with the program director responsible for monitoring and managing usage to ensure thatexpenditure remains

Conference Session

Engineering in Societal Context

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan McWhirter, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

“Benchmarking SustainableEngineering Education,” states: “Education across and within the disciplines… is needed to make informed decisions on current lifestyles that will not impair future generations, i.e., lifestyles that are sustainable. Engineers will need considerably more awareness of the nature of politics, social processes, and the influence of institutions on sustainability choices; the much larger community of non-engineers needs a stronger understanding of the impact of engineering decisions on societal structures. Sustainable engineering offers an intellectual “commons” where new knowledge can be shared, developed, and adjusted” (Allen et al. 2009). Several examples of new educational

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

., Affirmation captures theimportance and pride one feels within their professional community. In-depth exploration refersto the reflection on current commitments while seeking new information. Practices measure thelikelihood of engaging in actions relevant to a professional community. Identification withcommitment involves choices made in central identity domains and the resulting self-confidence.Reconsideration of commitment involves comparing current commitments to alternatives due todissatisfaction.Marcia [10] suggested that professionals transition between four stages of professional identitystatus. According to Marcia, individuals with an achieved status are committed individuals witha coherent identity. Those in moratorium status are exploring

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session - Innovative Teaching Strategies II

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Alexander, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; NAZMUL RAHMANI, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

institution of mostrespondents in this survey is an HSI institution, aspects of the survey that may impact ourmajority Hispanic student population are of interest. One of the challenges that Hispanics face insuccessfully completing an undergraduate STEM degree is the lack of good mentors that are likethemselves. This aspect directly relates to our survey, and in particular to responses from facultythat are Hispanic (n=2 in this case). The response regarding lack of faculty mentoring citedabove leads to a research question that can be emphasized in the next version of this survey,namely the existence and participation of new faculty in a faculty mentoring program, and howsuch a program may impact the extent of faculty mentoring of Hispanic students in

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - AI and Digital Futures in Design Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniene Byrne Ph.D., Stony Brook University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

applications and misuse and social impacts. Responsible AI can also include ensuringAmerican industry leadership prevails and censorship is reduced or eliminated. AIs areengineered tools and therefore there are levels of responsibility for the maker - designer, user, orregulator of a tool. Responsible creation, application, and governance of AI usage is still a matterof research and debate. This paper addresses the shifting policy landscape on AI responsibilityacross the last three years, focusing on GenAI and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).Today’s engineering students are preparing for jobs at the front lines in our AI future. Theircareers will span across industries that regularly use AI and some may be directly involved in itsdevelopment and

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Warren Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael Cassidy

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

the Engineering Technology program are beginning to reflect theavailability of makerspace technologies to develop useful products rapidly and at low cost. TheMakerSpace programs and related technologies such as 3D printing and prototype makingencourage curiosity for learning and creating new things and sharing of work and processes withothers in the community of students, teachers, staff, and local residents1. Overall, many differentfields of engineering, academia and artists can benefit from this application, enabling thedevelopment of skill and knowledge in many different engineering aspects and processes.IntroductionLearning should be a journey through inquiry and discovery. Incorporating project-basededucation in engineering technology

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Middleton; Cheryl Gengler; Antonio Garciq; D. L. Evans; Sharon Robinson Kurpius; Peter Crouch; Dale Baker; Mary Anderson-Rowland; Chell Roberts; Stephen Krause

schools, teachers, curricula, and the university, and 2) involved all of thestakeholders in the design of the DET courses so that there is acceptance by all parties involved.Success will be demonstrated through the existence and sustainability of the educational coursesand modules in pre-service and graduate education programs, the numbers and knowledge ofnew teachers emerging from these programs, and the impact on their students’ understanding ofscience, mathematics, and DET. A set of recommendations for a comprehensive plan forbridging engineering and education will be developed.This paper will report on the analysis of the needs assessment, the course development, and plansfor integrating DET in pre-service teacher education

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Warren, Kansas State University; Xiongjie Dong, Kansas State University; Tim J. Sobering, Kansas State University; Jason Yao, East Carolina University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

, June 20- 23, 2010.[3] Richard L. Clark, Jr., George H. Flowers, Peter Doolittle, Kathleen Meehan, and Robert W. Hendricks, "Work in Progress - Transitioning Lab-in-a-Box (LiaB) to the Community College Setting," 39th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, October 18-21, 2009, pp. W1J-1 to W1J-6.[4] Millard, Don, "Workshop - Improving Student Engagement and Intuition with the Mobile Studio Pedagogy," 38th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY, Oct. 22–25, 2008, pp. W3C-1.[5] Millard, Don, "Work in Progress: Hands-On Exploration of the "Big Ideas" in Electric Circuits," 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA, October 28–31, 2006, pp

Conference Session

Outreach: Future Women in Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Donna Whiting; Marion Usselman

Session 1692 Gender Equity Professional Development for Teachers in a Summer Camp Setting Marion Usselman, Donna Whiting Georgia Institute of TechnologyThe attitudes and classroom behaviors of K-12 teachers can have a substantial impact on whethergirls perceive technical careers as appropriate and available to them. It is well documented thatelementary girls are enthusiastic in their pursuit of math and science knowledge, but thisenthusiasm often declines as the girls reach middle school1. Studies of classroom dynamicsreveal that teachers often

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Serah Wambui Njau; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; Paul B Golter, Washington State University; Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Cecilia Dianne Richards, Washington State University; Fanhe Shamus Meng; Olusola O Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman; Nathaniel Hunsu; Negar Beheshtipour, WSU; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Amber DeAnn Graviet, Washington State University; Arshan Nazempour, Washington State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

equipment that are then assembled, tested and introduced into the class-room. Our objectives are to build and broadly disseminate light-weight, portable LC-DLMs withinterchangeable Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer cartridges with a per-unit cost about that of atextbook ($100 – $200), and study their longitudinal impact on educational effectiveness,recruitment from high schools and community colleges, and retention in engineering programs.We also are developing biomass conversion systems, though not amenable to vacforming, thatare inexpensive and light-weight and which consist of miniature, safe, low-energy contentpyrolysis and gasification units. In this paper we highlight recent progress on the LC-DLMs, aSolid Works image and COMSOL model of a

Collection

2025 PNW Section Annual Meeting

Authors

Jihoon Lim

course. Next, the case study for velocity control is described. Finally, budgetconstraints and lessons learned throughout the course are discussed.Structure of the engineering design courseEngineering educators have primarily discussed the novelty of industry sponsorship in capstoneprojects [5] and the importance of teaching teamwork to students [6]. While some projects aredirectly sponsored by industry, most are based on students' own ideas, which leads to greaterengagement and passion. This allows students to engage in "needs-finding," a key opportunityhighlighted [7]. The literature also emphasizes the importance of effective team functioning, withcapstone courses providing guidance on teamwork. The entire sequence of the engineeringdesign

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University; James Morgan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

open ended problems with multiple possible solutions and are designed to emphasizeinterpretation of numerical results rather than pure numerical computations. As such, they serveto improve learning outcomes through critical thinking and evaluation. In addition, the projectteams serve to give the students experiences intended to improve ABET1 and TAMUdepartmental outcomes, specifically:TAMU 1. Ability to apply knowledge of basic mathematics, science, and engineering [ABET a]TAMU 2. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams [ABET d]TAMU 3. Ability to formulate and solve civil\ocean engineering problems [ABET e]TAMU 4. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) [ABET g]TAMU 5. Ability to use computers to solve civil\ocean

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Yaroslav Koshka, Mississippi State University; Oliver J. Myers, Mississippi State University; Giselle Thibaudeau, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Fall 2011 semester.IntroductionNanotechnology and nanoscience are expected to have significant effects on both the nationaland global economies. It is estimated that in 2008 the value of products incorporatingnanotechnology was approximately $200 billion globally and $80 billion in the U.S., and it isestimated to reach $3 trillion globally and $1 trillion in the U.S. by 20201.Recognizing the potential impact on the region and the national economy, several MSU facultyrealized that students had limited exposure to and opportunities for learning nanotechnology.Although fundamental topics in nanoscience were included in many existing courses in biology,chemistry, engineering, and physics, there were no courses focused specifically on

Conference Session

The Climate for Women In Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Vivian Lemanowski; Ellen Yezierski; Arlisa Labrie; Bettie Smiley; Dale Baker; Mary Anderson-Rowland

in the engineering workshops by using related activities intheir mathematics and science curricula. The teachers and counselors practice the presentation ofthese modules on middle school and high school young women during Saturday Academiesduring the academic year 3 . The counselors are encouraged to include applied math and sciencein their career counseling and to implement outreach programs to encourage students to considera major in engineering. To further enable the teachers and counselors, they are offered thehelpful opportunity of a one-week industrial internship in order to have a better idea of whatengineers really do day-to-day 4 .It is well known that very few women choose engineering as a career. Among Fall 2001freshmen women

Conference Session

Inservice Teacher Engineering Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Erin Cejka; Chris Rogers

impact the ways these teachers address the frameworks in their classrooms. Previousresearch in this area has shown that perceptions about engineering and technology can changepositively after preservice teachers took on their own design projects1. Little, however, is knownabout the design processes that teachers use in such projects. Additionally, there is a significantlack of research in this area regarding inservice teachers. Knowing more about these processes,as well as effective methods of supporting teachers during the learning process, will help toinform teacher education efforts.This paper outlines a research project aimed at developing an understanding of the designprocess of inservice teachers. This project focuses on twelve

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

M. R. Foster; H. Öz

have been changes in the student culture. The Course of Study forAeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The Ohio State University changed significantlyonce before, in 1970, when the university made a transition from a 5-year B. S. degree to whathad become the standard everywhere: the 4-year degree. Since that time, only minimal changeshave occurred.Though the curriculum has remained essentially static, the student world has changed dramat-ically. Sociologists have thoroughly documented many of those changes; one of the mostilluminating is the cultural analysis by Postman1 in a popular account of the cultural shifts due tothe impact of television. Of prime concern to engineering educators are two of his points: (1)Knowledge has become

Conference Session

Fulfilling the CE BOK2 - Case Studies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Larson, Northern Arizona University; Joshua Hewes, Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

1semester abroad agenda strained Northern Arizona University's BOK2 curriculum redesignefforts. Without relaxation of the requirements that liberal studies courses must come fromoutside the major requirements and that creation of new courses is to be minimized, four of the“challenging” BOK2 outcomes are not achievable at the prescribed LOA. Furthermore,concerns were developed about the BOK2 curriculum’s impact on students’ future success withthe FE if this exam is not aligned to the BOK2.IntroductionThe first edition of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century1 (BOK1) wasreleased in January 2004. Based on various inputs, a second edition of the Civil EngineeringBody of Knowledge for the 21st Century2 (BOK2) was developed and

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Lance White, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Samantha Ray, Texas A&M University; Larry Powell, Texas A&M University; Tracy Hammond, Texas A&M University; Shawna Thomas, Texas A&M University; Robert Lightfoot, Texas A&M University; Rachelle Pedersen, Texas A&M University; John Moore, Texas A&M University

facilitators for other media and book club discussions. IEEI continues thewide spread advertisement of the student and faculty book clubs across TAMU and extends thatinvitation throughout an alliance of Universities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in amultitude of forms. Future research will involve interviews and surveys of participants toascertain the impacts of the book and media club experience on the educational and work climatesin STEM. In addition to expanding upon the previous work by the authors at TAMU [15], futurework includes collaboration efforts between other universities who are operating similar bookclubs.References [1] J. Trapani and K. Hale, “Higher education in science and engineering. science & engineering

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Electr-Mech ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Vavreck; Rebecca Strzelec

the FDM to make the parts, which the students can handle anddiscuss.The paper describes • the history of the collaboration between art and engineering faculty; • experiences with EMET students and their use of the design tool; • observations of the impact of the FDM outreach effort; • operation, benefits and limitations of the FDM; • interesting senior project applications; • mechanical properties of FDM ABS copolymer; and • planned future directions for the design collaboration.IntroductionPenn State Altoona, one of 24 Penn State campus locations in the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, is located in the south-center of the state, about an hour’s drive southwest of themain campus in State College. The campus is undergraduate and