Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Mechanical Engineering and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julianne Vernon, University of Michigan, College of Engineering; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Noel C. Perkins, University of Michigan; Bradford G Orr, University of Michigan

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Bandura, Self-Efficacy. Macmillan,1997.12 A. Bandura, Social foundations of thought and action: a social cognitive theory. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1986.13 R. M. Marra, M. Schuurman, C. Moore, and B. Bogue, “Women Engineering Students' Self-Efficacy Beliefs- The Longitudinal Picture,” in the Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference, Session 2592, Portland, OR, Jun. 2005.14 N. E. Betz and R. S. Schifano, “Evaluation of an Intervention to Increase Realistic Self-Efficacy and Interests in College Women,” Journal of Vocational Behavior, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 35–52, Feb. 2000.15 M. E. Dawes, J. J. Horan, G. Hackett, Educational Resources Information Center (U.S.), Experimental

Conference Session

Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali Reza Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

sessions, design teamsmaintained high spirits because the experience gained was directly applicable for their comingsenior capstone design, it was a real product design, and experience would be directly applicableto their future career. Design teams presented PowerPoint presentations and submitted technicalreports of the major project upon completing the project.4. Comments on students’ feedback and students survey analysisComments on students’ feedbackStudents needed to submit technical reports for the minor project and the major project. Theyneeded to present PowerPoint presentation on the major project. The followings were somecomments and discussions on the reports. • For the minor project, they mentioned in their reports that they learned

Conference Session

Best Practices for Two-Year Students Majoring in Engineering & STEM Fields

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Galley, Collin College; Gena S Martin, Collin College; Jeannie Christine Stone, Wylie Independent School District; Becky Hunt, Allen Independent School District; Jean Laswell, Rockwall Independent School District; Lynn Mortensen, Retired Raytheon Company; John W. Sibert, The University of Texas at Dallas

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Two Year College Division

partnership as well as this paper (see Figure 1). Thegraphic allows one to see the components of the effort. In the case of the high school/two-yearcollege interface, one sees that curricular alignment is a key with clear articulation. The collegeinputs Technical Dual Credit classes into the high school to make sure that the curriculumalignment loop is closed successfully. As shown on the chart, trusted articulation pathways mustbe aligned in terms of curriculum between the two-year and four-year institutions. Importantly,industry’s needs in terms of workers output from the pipeline must be accounted for throughengagement in many ways with all three institutional levels. Finally, the financial implications ofpathway choice for the student must be

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth (Part 2)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria G. Bill, New York University; Yosef Skolnick, Cooper Union

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

increase confidence thatthese students can study and enter STEM fields.In addition to the course specific lectures and laboratory work, the Summer STEM Program includedseveral seminars and workshops for all sections to teach students about patent law, technical writing andpresentation skills, college admissions, and careers in engineering and STEM. There was also a generalmid-way assembly featuring a panel on Women in STEM and inclusion.Literature ReviewTeaching the engineering design process with a project based course can be a good introductionto engineering concepts for high school students. From the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS) on engineering design, “students are expected to be able to define problems – situationsthat people wish

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Michael Escuti, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in the literature in recent years,with numerous publications on several variations of this concept. Broadly, this approach isunderstood to mean swapping the traditionally in-class lecture with the out-of class activities likeproblem solving and projects. Generally this means students are assigned some form of online orvideo lectures to watch at home, opening up class time for a variety of active and/orcollaborative learning experiences.Despite the fact that the term “flipped classroom” has been around for some years, severalsurveys of the literature conclude that there is a need for further research in this area.1-3 This isdue in part to the fact that instructor implementation of this educational model varies widely,meaning there is not one

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Ronald J. Hayne, The Citadel

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Electrical and Computer

homework indicate proficiency with breadboarding, waveform generation,and instrumentation, well before they take their first formal electrical laboratory course. Whilethe Analog Discovery is not the only portable electronics prototyping option available toengineering educators, it is one that (a) does help to achieve ABET’s stated objectives forundergraduates, and (b) has thus far received a positive response from students.Bibliography1. Analog Discovery Technical Reference Manual, Digilent Inc., 2013.2. Waveforms SDK manual, Digilent Inc., 2015.3. Beginner Analog Discovery, Module 1, https://learn.digilentinc.com/Module/104, 2016.4. Getting Started with the Analog Discovery, https://www.youtube.com/user/DigilentInc/playlists, 2016.5

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven S. Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

instructional tools and reducing demand on rooms equipped withbench equipment.Clearly the low-cost, portability, connectivity, and the wide range of measurement functionalityrepresent major advantages of the Analog Discovery board over traditional bench-top equipment.However, the performance specifications of Table 1 (extracted from the analog discovery boarddatasheet1) indicate that the analog discovery board has significant technical trade-offs comparedto traditional instrument grade bench-top equipment. The oscilloscope, arbitrary functiongenerator, spectrum analyzer, and network analyzer bandwidths are relatively low, which limitsthe application of these tools to low frequency and low-speed systems. The input terminals arefixed at a moderately high

Conference Session

Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, The Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

based on the needs of various open positions. Engineering leadership programs,created to address industry identified non-technical skill deficits, should produce students withbehavioral indicators that meet the non-technical competencies for entry-level employment. Byunderstanding from the recruiters’ perspective, the behavioral indicators relevant for engineeringleaders, engineering leadership development programs can better prepare and evaluate studentscompleting their programs. The purpose of this study is to explore recruiters’ perspectives of which engineeringleadership behaviors are important for students to communicate during the on-campus recruitingprocess. The research questions for this study are: 1. What activities during

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David J. Gagnon, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Michael Litzkow, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Maidl Pribbenow, Wisconsin Center for Education Research

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Mechanical Engineering

on the 3D (P-V-T) surface defined by the equation of state.At the entry level, the game explores property relationships in the subcooled-liquid, superheatedvapor, and two-phase regions. At the intermediate and higher levels, it challenges players tosolve thermodynamics-related professional practice tasks.We report here the results of the first two years of game development, feedback gathered in beta-testing sessions, its in-class application, the associated evaluation procedures (Concept InventoryMeasurement, student interviews, and game- generated data), and the subsequent re-direction ofthe game’s approach.As developed in its initial version, the game incorporated the first law energy balance relatingwork, heat, and internal energy. The

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Evolving Pedagogies in Capstone Design Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle H. Rosen, The Cooper Union; Melody Baglione, The Cooper Union; Benjamin John Davis; Kamau Wright, The Cooper Union; Sam Keene, The Cooper Union; Carl Sable, The Cooper Union; Neveen Shlayan, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ; Cosmas Tzavelis, The Cooper Union; David Wootton

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Semester Proposal Presentation Report Archive Design Progress Report Poster Technical Brief Presentation Session Design

Conference Session

ENT-8: Mentorship, Creativity, and Ethics in Academic Entrepreneurship

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zeynep Gonca Akdemir-Beveridge, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut; Connie Syharat, University of Connecticut

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

solutions with genuine impact.IntroductionCreativity is widely recognized as an individual's capacity to generate original ideas or solutionsby using imagination and ingenuity. Scholars argue that creativity encompasses certain cognitiveand neural mechanisms not only involving divergent thinking but also exploring multipleperspectives and solutions to a problem [1]. For example, in the context of engineering, creativityis not just about artistic innovation but also the ability to navigate constraints, think outside of thebox, elaborate on ideas, and optimize solutions. However, creativity alone, without purposefuldirection, remains an untapped resource [2]. For instance, consider how Thomas Edison appliedhis creativity purposefully to invent the

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology in K-12 Outreach

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugo Gomez, University of Texas - El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas - El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas - El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas - El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas - El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas - El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas - El Paso

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Computers in Education

peers andgained the knowledge and skills to be applied in future Challenge-It sessions. Learning Blockswere broken down into sections with specific expectations as shown in Figure 1.Figure 1: Learning blocks used to guide camp activitiesThe learning blocks were divided into different categories, subjects and sections. Learn-Itsections were 10-minutes in duration and consisted of brief explanations of the theory,introduction and purpose of the activity, and expectations with facilitators providing fun andengaging presentations using videos and live examples. The emphasis here was to provide asummary of the key terms, topics and strategies without elaborating in regards to specificsolutions or challenges. This gave campers a basis for

Conference Session

Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

interactions, and the feedback, from theparticipants, John modified the journeys, added items, clarified points, and included some ofthe participants’ points of view and contributions. A revised script was prepared andcirculated. Page 26.1572.8Evaluation (Mani Mina)Those participating in the course divided into three groups: 1. Those who would attend the live sessions that constituted undergraduate and graduate students (from US and international perspectives) from electrical and computer engineering. In addition we also had faculty of Engineering, English, Rhetoric, and Physics attending the seminar class. 2. Those

Conference Session

Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan L. Matthews, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashlynn S. Stillwell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

: Project-based integration of societal context with engineering communication and computational thinking in an upper-level civil and environmental engineering course1. IntroductionWe present a project-based approach to integrate technical analysis within societal context,computation, and effective communication, in an upper-level civil and environmentalengineering course. These skills are essential for engineering education to meet the evolvingdemands of engineering in an increasingly interconnected world [1]. Our approach resembles the"teaching factory" model [1], inspired by the medical teaching hospital, where engineeringstudents engage in real-world processes under expert supervision, where technical training isconscious of

Conference Session

ENT-8: Mentorship, Creativity, and Ethics in Academic Entrepreneurship

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina McGahan, Vanderbilt University; Charleson S Bell, Vanderbilt University; Deanna Meador, Vanderbilt University; Christopher Harris, Vanderbilt University; HD McKay, Vanderbilt University, Management Library; Yiorgos Kostoulas, Vanderbilt University; Kevin Galloway, Vanderbilt University; Philippe M. Fauchet, Vanderbilt University; David A. Owens, School of Engineering, Vanderbilt University; Sharon M. Weiss, Vanderbilt University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

freshnesssensor for raw milk.Course Structure and ScheduleThe current week-by-week course schedule is shown in Table 1. The course meets twice a weekfor two-hour sessions for a total of 14 weeks. This course has no prerequisite courses orrestrictions on majors, with the only eligibility requirement is that students are sophomores orabove. The course is capped at 15 students per offering to ensure an optimal student experiencein the cleanroom portions of the course. Additional detail on this constraint is provided in thesection “Facilities and Logistics” below. “This course was taught three times to date with 31total students in engineering and non-engineering disciplines. The engineering disciplinesinclude computer science, electrical and computer

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas E McDermott P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

– performance 8 Induction motor speed control and power electronics devices 9 Three-phase AC motor drives 10 Polyphase synchronous machines I – equivalent circuits and tests 11 Polyphase synchronous machines II – performance 12 DC machines Specialty motors / software tools 13 Principles of electric power measurements DC machines 14 DC motor drivesThere were 6 computer lab assignments and 1 hardware lab assignments in fall 2013, and thehardware lab session was actually conducted before our new lab’s formal opening in January2014. In student course evaluations, the response was very positive to all of the new courseelements. Therefore, only a few changes were made to the topic

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justine Chasmar, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sarah Jane Grigg, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

engineering students [1], [2], asthis new generation of engineers will need to solve multi-faceted, complex social, technical, andethical issues using interdisciplinary, collaborative, data-driven, and systematic approaches [3],[4].Background and Theoretical FrameworksTo solve these complex, ill-defined social problems, students must first learn the processes anddevelop frameworks for concepts and procedures behind solving well-defined technical problems[5]. One crucial component of problem-solving is metacognition, the process of reflecting onone’s own learning processes including planning, monitoring, and evaluating that learning [6],[7], [8]. Metacognition, commonly referred to as “thinking about thinking,” is essential forself-directed learning

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Bowling, University of Texas, Arlington; Ashley Guy; Frasier Jones, University of Texas, Arlington; Maria Adamuti-Trache, University of Texas, Arlington

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Mechanical Engineering

analyzing the motion of dynamic sys- Angular and Moments Acceleration Inertiatems. Figure 1 shows a flow chart that illus-trates the general approach 5 . The process inFigure 1 defines a general strategy for analyz- Linear anding dynamic systems that allows several, equiv- Angular Equations of Motion Velocityalent solutions to a particular problem. Theintent of this approach is to address key con-cepts in dynamics and their application in solv- Positioning problems. The student must use his/her and Solution

Conference Session

Self-Efficacy & Mindset

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rajkumari Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

survey items areindicated in Table 1. Descriptive statistics were utilized to examine data to identify whetherstudents' scores on the growth mindset correlate with students' overall course experience.Table 1: Sample Growth Mindset Survey Questions [20] Number Survey questions 1 With effort, I can improve my skills and knowledge. 2 I can influence and change my development in general. 3 I can change my skills and knowledge through practice. 4 I like to take on challenges and try new things. 5 Learning is my goal. 6 Effort makes me stronger. 7 I want to spend more time and work on an area/theme

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2019 CIEC

Authors

Te-Shun Chou

Society for Engineering Education Session ETD 475exploit system vulnerabilities on other students’ defense VMs. Each defender is either aWindows Server or Linux machine that is configured specifically for its corresponding attack ordefense lab. Figure 1. System infrastructure3.2. Automatic Score and Message BoardIn order to encourage students to actively interact with each other, a Score and Message Board,Figure 2, is under development to display the results of the competition amongst the students.The student who successfully launches an attack will gain ten-points; on the contrary, the studentwho does not successfully implement

Conference Session

Collaborative Learning in Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keating Dinsmore Ms., University of Michigan; Laura Hirshfield, University of California, Berkeley; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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Student Division (STDT)

photodetectors for quantum optics and is active in Dr. Hirshfield’s SWEET Lab. Ms. Dinsmore’s technical expertise and dedication to fostering equitable environments drive their work to address systemic challenges for women in engineering.Laura Hirshfield, University of California, Berkeley Laura Hirshfield is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Education in the Chemical and Biomolecular Department at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her B.S. from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. from Purdue University, both in chemical engineering. Her research focuses on investigating inequities in student experiences and how that relates to their personal identities.Dr. Robin Fowler

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Building Community and Inclusion in Pre-College Engineering Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois Chicago

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

instruction to createclassroom curricula aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The specificobjectives of the program are to: 1. Enhance teachers’ bioengineering content knowledge and pedagogical skills. 2. Enable teachers to translate laboratory research into practical, NGSS-aligned curricula. 3. Address educational equity by preparing teachers to better support diverse, urban student populations.Adopted in Illinois in 2014 to be in effect by the 2016-17 school year, NGSS required complexcurriculum planning on the part of districts. The framework relates science to students’ everydaylives, ensures students learn about being careful consumers of scientific and technologicalinformation, and prepares them with the skills

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Niaz Latif; Mohammad Zahraee; Deborah Blades; Mont Handley

a preliminary technical, market, and competitive assessment of innovation. Proceedings of the 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2019, American Society for Engineering Education Session ETD 345 • Entrepreneurial Viability: The client is advised to present at 1 Million Cups, the PNW Big Sell, or take Lean Start-up training. Such presentation allows to demonstrate communicating their innovation, deliver a business pitch to potential investors • Intellectual Property Viability: A meeting between the client and patent attorney is arranged to determine, a) if

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology in K-12 Outreach

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey R Anderson, University of Wyoming; Matthew Young Lionel Love, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

selected from throughoutthe state to attend the three week residential program. Students are required to complete an artsor sciences and a math or engineering course during the program. Classes meet for 27 contacthours (twelve sessions of 2.25 hours each) over the three week course [1].For over ten years the authors have participated in the HSI Program. Initially two separate 27contact hour courses concentrating on computer programing using Lego robots and computerhardware were offered. Typical enrollment for each course was 12 students. Students tended tolose interest in the courses by the third week. Also, students were not exposed to both softwareand hardware concepts. As a remedy we shortened both courses to 13.5 contact hours andallowed

Conference Session

Faculty Development I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martha Cleveland-Innes, Athabasca University; Stefan Stenbom, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Stefan Hrastinski, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

under consideration. 2. There was a distinct difference in acceptance of two types of online teaching: asynchronous (online LMS learning communities supported by text-based communication) and synchronous audio discussions via AdobeConnect. There was a general sense that synchronous AdobeConnect sessions are unnecessary where face-to- face classes are offered. 3. The sequence, pace, and timing of face-to-face and online classes was different in course session one and two. The online discussion board was available throughout in both sessions, but the focus and activity was 1) more active throughout the course in session one, 2) more active in the first few weeks, and 3) much less in later weeks in session

Conference Session

ENT-8: Mentorship, Creativity, and Ethics in Academic Entrepreneurship

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne K DeChant, Penn State University Hershey College of Medicine; Erika Swift, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine; Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Mark Daniel Pacey, Pennsylvania State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

intention: Opportunity recognition as a mediator and entrepreneurial learning as a moderator,” Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 837388. 2022.[7] (2016) Our Commitment to Impact. [Online]. Available: https://cpb-us- e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.psu.edu/dist/d/114442/files/2020/02/Our-Commitment-to-Impact- 2016-2025.pdf[8] T.D. Allen and L.T. Eby (Eds.), The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring: A Multiple Perspectives Approach, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.[9] C.L. Thompson, T.A. Misko, and M.R. Chance, “Training the next generation of translational scientists: The Case Western Reserve University translational fellows program,” Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, vol. 6(1), e47, 2022.[10] M. Wasko, K.A. Nearing, S.L. Neves, A

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

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Design in Engineering Education

students in developing criticalskills for solving problems associated with open-ended projects that may have multiple solutions,conflicting requirements, as well as technical and non-technical constraints. This course attemptsto mitigate the steep learning curve that students often encounter in their senior year. Studentself-assessment indicates that students are satisfied with team functioning, and studentsrecognize the importance of interdisciplinary teams. Direct assessment results indicate that threeoutcomes are met. Preliminary data indicate that the course serves as a sound preparation for theCapstone project.Keywords: Learning outcomes, Capstone projects, Project-based Learning (PBL).1. IntroductionA Capstone project is commonly

Conference Session

Software and Programming

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clinton Andrew Staley, California Polytechnic State University; Corey Ford, California Polytechnic State University

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Computers in Education

sessions, total time spent, how farahead of deadline students start, and time of day worked. We compare work patterns betweenstudents who completed the assignments on time, and those who did not. We also comparestatistics such as recent numbers of good and bad test runs and editing activity against reportedstudent frustration levels. Finally, we review a sample of student compile errors in two differentC language projects, one by beginning programmers, and the other by upperdivisionprogrammers, and report the types of errors made in each group.We find several interesting results from these comparisons: students often work in short stints,they work fewer late hours than might be expected, and early starts on a project, while useful, arenot as

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Fabian Zender, The Boeing Company; Charles J Camarda, NASA

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

associated history within each program, and thefact that capstone courses are often the only vehicle by which some ABET criteria can befulfilled result in strong protectionist stances within many academic departments whenapproached with the opportunity utilizing a different approach.Table 1 shows how a typical capstone, the AerosPACE capstone (Boeing sponsored), and ICEDcapstone (NASA sponsored) align to the ABET criteria. Both courses have already and still arebeing delivered. 19 20 While there are of course variations between capstone programs, aspreviously discussed, there are some general trends that can be observed. In a survey 83% ofacademic programs responded that there capstone course consisted of department teams, 21 thismeans that for a

Conference Session

Engineering Management: Six Sigma, Data Modeling, and Risk Management

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Tabibzadeh, California State University, Northridge; S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge

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Engineering Management

projects, is generally done by systems engineers in conjunction with theproject manager. Historically, risk management focused on schedule and cost issues and less ontechnical risks. However, larger projects have increased the uncertainty for the technical aspectsof the projects – specially the integration aspects of different parts, components and sub-systemscoming together to form the finished end product that is delivered to the end user. This aspect ofintegration risks coming to the forefront are becoming increasingly common as large firms, moreoften than not, have supply chains that extend into different parts of the world. Hence, differencesin culture and the work environment that could affect the technical output of the project also haveto