Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Claire Cynthia Lehman, Bill's Robotic Solutions; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #14789Low-Cost Robot Arms for the Robotic Operating System (ROS) and MoveItDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMr. William Lehman, Bill’s Robotic Solutions William Lehman is President of Bill’s Robotic Solutions which he started in July of 2013. He has had over twenty years of experience in software and hardware development. He has worked on numerous projects in digital communication systems, robotics, and aerospace applications. Mr. Lehman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1979 from Catholic University of America.Dr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Mechanics

Paper ID #25644Affordable learning solutions and interactive content in engineering mechan-icsDr. Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science & Technology Nicolas Ali Libre, PhD, is an assistant teaching professor of Civil Engineering in Missouri University of Science and Technology.He received his B.S. (2001), M.S. (2003) and Ph.D. (2009) in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering, all from the University of Tehran, Iran. His research interests and experience are in the field of computational mechanics, applied mathematics and cement-based composite materials. During his post-doc in the

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jay Lee P.E., California Baptist University; Yeonsang Hwang P.E., Arkansas State University; Tae-Hoon Kim, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

predictions. In the last fewdecades, numerous studies have been conducted to explore these data in a way to predictupcoming drought events. Despite the efforts, few studies have succeeded in quantifyinguncertainties in the process of predicting drought index values due mainly to technical challengesand implications in computation. This paper proposes a new approach utilizing an artificialintelligence model for forecasting drought indices. This study uses a regression analysis model inmachine learning, Lasso, which is normalized to improve the prediction accuracy. Lasso modelwill be implemented in Python using scikit-learn, and 10-fold cross-validation will be used toensure the prediction accuracy. The proposed model uses the National Oceanic and

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ted Stilgenbauer, Fairmont State University

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Engineering Technology

, community organizations tend to be very receptive to the assistanceafforded through these collaborations. Many community programs, including non-profitorganizations, operate on minimal funding and rarely have the in-house expertise to performtechnical work. Academic programs, eager to insert students into practice-type experiencesmake excellent partners for these community organizations.The authors of this paper have incorporated local and regional community service projects asintegrated learning experiences in engineering technology programs. The results benefit both thecommunity and the engineering technology program. Community programs presented in thispaper received technical expertise and volunteer hours at no cost while students in

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Barbara Eichler, DeVry University; John Morello, DeVry University

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Engineering Technology

has co-authored three books on Technology and Society. Page 11.608.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Examining the Impact of Nanotechnologies for Science, Technology and Society (STS) StudentsAbstractThis paper presents an overview of new and emerging nanotechnologies and their societaland ethical implications to address 21st Century challenges and issues. The discussionincludes a range of different types of nanotechnologies and their effects and potentialeffects on markets, cultures, resources, and ethics on local and global levels.The paper highlights the approaches of a Science

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Sofía Carolina Maldonado, Texas A&M International University; Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Texas A&M International University

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #5763Enhancements to a Propulsion DemonstratorDr. Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University Dr. Bachnak is professor and chair of the Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University in 1983, 1984, and 1989, respectively. Prior to joining TAMIU in 2007, Dr. Bachnak was on the faculty of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Northwestern State University, and Franklin University. His experience includes several fellowships with NASA and the US Navy Laborato- ries

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Bill Williams, Setubal Polytechnic Institute; Jose Manuel Nunes Oliveira, Universidade de Aveiro; Gavin Duffy, University of Limerick; Dermot Brabazon P.E., Dublin City University

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International

Paper ID #8758A History of Engineering Education Research in Portugal and IrelandDr. Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State UniversityBill Williams, Setubal Polytechnic Institute Bill Williams originally trained as a chemist at the National University of Ireland and went on to work in education in Ireland, UK, Eritrea, Kenya, Mozambique and Portugal. He lectures on technical communi- cation at the Instituto Polit´ecnico de Set´ubal and at IST, Universidade de Lisboa.Prof. Jose Manuel Nunes Oliveira, Universidade de Aveiro Jos´e Manuel Oliveira is Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering (Electronics) at the Higher Education

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bourn, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina

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Mathematics

’ measures of the length of thehallway. As with the media arts students, deliverables for the project included a technical reportdescribing the project and goals, the data collection process, underlying assumptions, and theresults.Observations: Expected and Unexpected OutcomesMedia Arts:The city plaza is paved with 5 foot square granite tiles, making the data collection process fairlystraightforward. It was encouraging to see, and later read, the number of students who used theirshoes or pieces of paper to measure the tiles, or who simply laid down on the ground! It had beensurprising during the preliminary exercises described above, how little awareness students haveof their own scale relative to the environment. Similarly, many students were able

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Vandenbussche, Southern Polytechnic State University; William George Griffiths IV, Southern Polytechnic State University; Christina R Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #5695A Study of Students’ Perceptions of Mathematics Homework Policies, withEmphasis on Engineering UndergraduatesDr. Jennifer Vandenbussche, Southern Polytechnic State University Jennifer Vandenbussche is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Southern Polytechnic State Univer- sity. In addition to her research in the scholarship of teaching and learning, she does mathematics research in in the area of combinatorics, especially extremal graph theory. Her primary interest lies in coloring and matching problems in graphs.Dr. William George Griffiths IV, Southern Polytechnic State University William Griffiths

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Vandenbussche, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #5851A Study of the Effects of Early Remediation in Prerequisite Material in a Cal-culus I CourseDr. Jennifer Vandenbussche, Southern Polytechnic State University Jennifer Vandenbussche is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Southern Polytechnic State Univer- sity. In addition to her research in the scholarship of teaching and learning, she does mathematics research in in the area of combinatorics, especially extremal graph theory. Her primary interest lies in coloring and matching problems in graphs

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Mebougna L. Drabo, Alabama A&M University

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

Diversified Workforce in Nuclear Energy and SecurityAbstractA workforce equipped with essential data analytics skills is crucial to maintaining the UnitedStates' economic growth and security, especially for nuclear energy industries and non-proliferation. Data analytics skills are in high demand in order to generate data-driven, robustsolutions to solve global challenges and support decision-making for stakeholders in nuclearenergy and security areas. This paper presents the technical approach that facilitates theintegration of fundamental data analytics skills into pipeline building toward a diversifiedworkforce through a suite of well-designed, comprehensive summer enrichment programs forhigh school, undergraduate and graduate students. The summer

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #42195Multiyear Vertically Integrated Engineering Design Project: A Story of StudentSuccessDr. Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo NEBOJSA I. JAKSIC earned the Dipl. Ing. (M.S.) degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University (1984), the M.S. in electrical engineering (1988), the M.S. in industrial engineering (1992), and the Ph.D. in industrial engineering from The Ohio State University (2000). Currently, he is a Professor at Colorado State University Pueblo. Dr. Jaksic has over 100 publications and holds two patents. His interests include robotics, automation, and nanotechnology. He

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Arch. Engr.

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammed Haque

column about a particular skewed axis due to biaxial moments can be determinedthrough iterations and lengthy calculations. These extensive calculations are multiplied whenoptimization of the reinforcing steel or column cross-section is required. This paper investigatedthe suitability of an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for modeling a preliminary design ofreinforced concrete beam-column. Neural computing is a relatively new field of artificialintelligence (AI), which tries to mimic the structure and operation of biological neural systems,such as the human brain, by creating an ANN on a computer. An ANN back-propagation multi-layered model was developed to design a beam-column, which predicted column cross-sectionfor a given set of inputs, which

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Leigh Wolfe, Virginia Tech; Nicholas M Holden, University College Dublin; Demetres Briassoulis, Agricultural University of Athens; Francisco Ayuga, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, BIPREE Research Group; Giacomo Scarascia Mugnozza, University of Bari, Italy

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Biological & Agricultural

1987always at UPM. PhD in Agricultural Engineering. President of CEIR, Spanish section of CIGR. Teaching subjects on Strength of Materials, Building Structures (concrete and steel), Foundations, Earth Works, Agricul- tural Building Design, Agrifood Industries Design, Rural Roads, Silos and Tanks. Total number of papers 263- 66 articles in scientific journals (37 in English and 29 in Spanish), 10 technical books or chapters in technical books (2 in English), 187 conference papers (in English and Spanish). Total number of re- search projects 53. Supervisor of 17 Ph.D. theses. Member of the educational thematic networks USAEE (Europe), POMSEBES (Europe and USA), ERABEE (Europe) and TABE.NET (Europe and USA)Prof. Giacomo

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Engineering Technology

Communicating with Hyper-tweetsAbstractImproving student writing skills is one of the most persistent challenges in technical education.The problem is too stubborn to expect a single solution but it is too important to accept the statusquo. This paper describes the results of a modest project to improve short reports.Concentration on this segment of the problem has intrinsic advantages because short reports aredemanded frequently and the topics can be tightly defined. Since they require only a fewhundred words, they qualify for the term ‘hyper-tweets’. A PowerPoint template has beenestablished to constrain the scope and present the content as a single image to encourage afocused visual effect. It can be easily converted to a Word document if required

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session: Examining Identity

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Thompson, University of Louisville; Jessica Buckley; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; Gholam Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi II, University of Louisville

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #48026”Being able to hold your own”: Underrepresented engineering students’ perceptionsof sense of belongingDr. Angela Thompson, University of Louisville Dr. Angela Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. Dr. Thompson received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville. Her research interests are in biomechanics and engineering education, particularly related to first-year students.Dr. Jessica Buckley Dr. Buckley is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Louisville.Dr. Thomas Tretter, University of

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hank D Voss, Taylor University; Jeff F Dailey; William A Bauson, Taylor University; Bill Chapman, Taylor University

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Aerospace

Paper ID #13398Nano-satellites and HARP for Student Learning and ResearchDr. Hank D Voss, Taylor University Dr. Hank D. Voss, Taylor University Dr. Hank D. Voss received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois in 1977. He then worked for Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratories prior to coming to Taylor University in 1994. He is currently a Professor of Engineering and Physics at Taylor University. Some of the courses that he regularly has taught include Principles of Engineering, Intro to Electronics, Statics, Advanced Electronics, Jr. Engineering Projects, FE Review, Control Systems

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #26069Work in Progress: Enable Digital Thread and Digital Twin Learning Envi-ronment for Cybermanufacturing EducationDr. Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University Dr. Zhenhua Wu, is currently an Assistant Professor in Manufacturing Engineering at Virginia State University. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. His current research interests focus on cybermanufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, adaptive machining. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work-in-Progress: Enable Digital Thread and Digital Twin Learning Environment for

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cathy Poliak, University of Houston

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Diversity

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Mathematics

Paper ID #25877The Use of Technology in Statistics CoursesDr. Cathy Poliak, University of Houston I have been teaching undergraduate statistics for over 20 years. As an instructor of statistics it is my goal to develop and encourage students’ statistical skills for use in other courses and their careers. Ph.D.: North- ern Illinois University, 2007 , Mathematics with concentration in Statistics Masters: Akron University, 1996, Statistics Bachelors: Mount Vernon University, 1991, Mathematics c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019The Use of Technology in Statistics CoursesAbstractA

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #24888Lessons Learned from Remote Access 3-D Printing Machine for Manufactur-ing EducationDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufactur- ing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kruse Michael Ranly, Ohio Northern University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University; Kiana Lynn Curtiss

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Student

Paper ID #26601Project-based Learning: An Integration of Real World Project in a 3D DesignClassMr. Kruse Michael Ranly, Ohio Northern University I am a 4th year student at the Ohio Northern University majoring in Manufacturing Technologies. I have been the Teacher’s Assistant for the TECH 2311: Product Design class for the fall 2018-2019 semester. After school I wish to pursue a career in the manufacturing field preferably designing factory layouts to implement robotic lines.Dr. Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University Feng Jao, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Technology at Ohio Northern University. She has been teaching

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muteb M. Alqahtani, Rutgers University; Arthur Belford Powell, Rutgers University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #16911Pedagogic Mediation of Dynamic Geometry in Teachers’ Mathematical Ac-tivitiesMuteb M. Alqahtani, Rutgers University I am a doctoral candidate in mathematics education in the Ph.D. program at the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, and I teach in the Department of Urban Education at Rutgers University-Newark.Dr. Arthur Belford Powell, Rutgers University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Pedagogic Mediation of Dynamic Geometry in Teachers’ Mathematical Activities* Muteb M. Alqahtani

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aidan F. Browne, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David George Vutetakis Jr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #13856A Novel Architecture for Electromechanical Trainers Allowing Selectable Con-trol by Either Microcontroller or PLCDr. Aidan F. Browne, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Browne is an Assistant Professor in The William States Lee College of Engineering at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His current research areas are mechatronics, mission critical operations, instrumentation and controls. His core courses are an undergraduate three-semester embedded controller practicum and a graduate mechatronics course. He mentors a Senior Design team that competes in the NASA Robotic Mining

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nan Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natascha M Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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International

, and assessment of outcomes. This paper will likely beof interest to university faculty and staff who are interested in or already involved with programsthat provide engineering students with opportunities for experiential learning abroad.Background and Literature ReviewTo maintain America’s global competitiveness in a financially uncertain and rapidly changingglobal economy, it has been argued that the American engineering workforce in 2020 should notonly possess technical expertise but also professional skills, cultural awareness, and a globalperspective1,2. Responding to such calls, many global engineering education programs have beencreated and promoted to provide global learning opportunities to American engineering students.Typical types

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lash Mapa, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #13044RFID Signal Penetration through Particulate SolidsMs. Rekha Gummireddy, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Lash Mapa is a Professor in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). His undergraduate and graduate degrees are in Chemical Engineering. He has several years’ experience as a Chemical Engineer, Process and Project manager with European and U.S. manufacturing organizations. Currently, he is involved in the MS Technology program at PUC and has managed over thirty lean six sigma projects with manufacturing, service industry and educational institutions

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison K. Polasik, The Ohio State University; Glenn S. Daehn, The Ohio State University; Michelle R. McCombs, The Ohio State University

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Materials

Paper ID #16937Implementation of Materials Science in the High School ClassroomDr. Alison K. Polasik, The Ohio State UniversityProf. Glenn S. Daehn, The Ohio State UniversityMichelle R. McCombs, The Ohio State University Michelle R. McCombs is the Program Manager and Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Emergent Materials, an NSF MRSEC, CEM, at The Ohio State University. She received both her B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry at Western Kentucky University and M.A. in Science Education at the Uni- versity of California, Davis. In addition to conducting evaluation for this Math and Science Partnership Program, she

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Brakoniecki, Boston University; Michael Ward, Boston University; Gretchen Fougere, Boston University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #16670Using the Engineering Design Process to Complement the Teaching and Learn-ing of MathematicsDr. Aaron Brakoniecki, Boston University Dr. Aaron Brakoniecki is a Lecturer at Boston University. His research focuses on preservice teachers’ uses of technology (specifically, the Internet) to support their learning of mathematics. He is also involved with the Noyce BEST project at BU, which focuses on training engineers to become mathematics teachers in high needs classrooms.Mr. Michael Ward, Boston University Michael Ward is currently entering his senior year of Mechanical Engineering while simultaneously earn

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota Duluth; Hongyan Liu, Colorado School of Mines; PS Dhanasekaran, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Materials

Paper ID #21359Integrating Experimental Studies into a Senior Level Course: Smart Materi-als and StructuresDr. Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota Duluth Dr. Ping Zhao is currently an Assistant Professor at Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineer- ing in University of Minnesota Duluth. Her research focuses on smart materials and devices, advanced materials and composites, and Micro/nanomechanics, etc.Dr. Hongyan Liu, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Hongyan Liu obtained her Ph. D degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University with a focus in structural engineering in August 2010. Her graduate

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Fick, Ball State University; James W. Jones, Ball State University

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Architectural Engineering

Paper ID #22385LEED R LabTM : Which Compliance Path is Best for Your University?Mrs. Janet Fick, Ball State University Janet Fick is an Instructor in the Construction Management program in Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning. She has taught in the areas of sustainability, immersive projects, Auto- CAD/Revit and construction management for fifteen years. She is a Registered Architect and LEED AP with more than twenty years professional experience in the architecture, interior design and construction management fields.Dr. James W. Jones, Ball State University Dr. James W. Jones is the Chair of the

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Kristina Rigden, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Nicole Gutzke, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Collegiate, Diversity

Paper ID #24576CPP WE: Retaining & Graduating Women in Undergraduate EngineeringDr. Kristina Rigden, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Kristina Rigden is the Director of Outreach Programs and the Women in Engineering Program for the College of Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). In her position, she provides several different outreach programming events to engage K-12 female students to pursue STEM majors and/or careers. Dr. Rigden holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Cal Poly Pomona, a TESOL certificate, a M.A. in Teaching with a multiple-subject