Conference Session

Classroom Practice III: Student-Centered Instruction

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan C. Hilpert, Georgia Southern University

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Educational Research and Methods

theories and applications, thinking and problem solving, interactive learning, models of motivation, assessment and classroom management, and field based research methods. He has expertise in a range of research methods and analytical techniques, including structural equation modeling, hierarchical linear modeling, longitudinal growth curve modeling, measurement and assessment of latent constructs, thematic analysis, and network analysis. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016A Multivariate Examination of Active and Interactive Learning and StudentEngagement in Post-Secondary Engineering Energy Science Classrooms: The ‘Why’ of Instructional Strategy UseAbstractRecent

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Multidisciplinary Outreach and Early Transdisciplinary Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Yawen Li, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan, Lawrence Technological University; Changgong Zhou, Lawrence Technological University; Hsiao-Ping H. Moore, Lawrenece Technological University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

effective.Dr. Yawen Li, Lawrence Technological University Yawen Li is an associate professor in the biomedical engineering program at Lawrence Technological University. Her teaching portfolio include courses such as Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Tissue En- gineering Lab, MEMS, MEMS Lab, and Engineering Materials. Serving as the university assessment committee representative since 2011, she coordinates various aspects of the assessment-related activities within the program.Dr. Selin Arslan, Lawrence Technological UniversityDr. Changgong Zhou, Lawrence Technological UniversityDr. Hsiao-Ping H. Moore, Lawrenece Technological University Ph.D. Chemistry, Caltech, Pasadena, USA B.S. Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei

Conference Session

Tips of the Trade: Best Practices, Expanded Advice, and Strategies for Implementable Course Improvement

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gillian M. Nicholls, Southeast Missouri State University; William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Neal A Lewis, University of Bridgeport

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

exam scores, research by Lass, Morzuch, & Rogers2 concludedthat online homework was associated with improved exam performance. Capaldi & Berg3developed and studied use of an online learning system for students including online homeworkproblems. The analysis showed that students using the online system achieved significantlygreater learning as demonstrated on exams. Knight, Nicholls, & Componation4 discussed theefficiency of utilizing online homework, observing that assessments created in one class sectioncould be readily imported to use in other sections. The automated grading and score recordinggreatly reduced the time demands on instructors and supported increased class sizes. Theyconcluded exam performance could be predicted

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology in K-12 Outreach

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Gulf Coast University; Janusz Zalewski, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Computers in Education

write. All teams were able todesign a functioning arm that could perform the task and develop a program to move the arm.The only assessment tool that was used was a survey the students filled at the end of the camp. Itwas designed to assess the camp itself and the effectiveness of the staff and not for assessing therobotic system. Twenty two participants completed the survey. Eighteen of them indicated theirfavorite part of the camp was building the robot. Sixteen students indicated that their leastfavorite part was programming the arm, one student indicated it was finding the D-H parameters,and 2 indicated their least favorite part was starting over with a new design once their old designwas proved ineffective. We believe the frustration with

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: BYOE Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald W. Recktenwald, Portland State University

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

parallel. This created opportunities for students to discuss how to planand execute the measurements, and what results to anticipate.DiscussionThe desktop heat transfer apparatus was tested for two different offerings of a junior-level heattransfer class for Mechanical Engineering students. We did not plan sufficiently ahead to obtainIRB approval that would allow us to report on assessment data collected during the exercise. Weconsider our first trials with this apparatus to be shakedown tests. We now know enough aboutthe performance of the apparatus and how students experience the exercise that we are preparedto design a structured assessment of student learning. Due to scheduling constraints, that outcomemeasurement will be delayed until the

Conference Session

Institutional Capacity and Supportive Structures in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Karen E. Crosby, Southern University Baton Rouge; Edgar R. Blevins, Southern University and A&M College; Beth R Isbell, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington; J. Carter Tiernan, University of Texas, Arlington

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

assessment; however, we speculate this wasbecause our project targeted students who had characteristics that were not entirely typical ofthose sought by managers of other scholarship programs. There was no minimum grade pointaverage required for initial selection; as long as students met basic requirements (describedbelow), they had a chance of being selected for an award. In years two and three of the award,the engineering recruiter distributed flyers to students he met during visits to individual schoolsand college fairs. Emphasis was placed on local school districts with large minority enrollments.In order to qualify for the scholarship, students were required to (1) be citizens of the UnitedStates, nationals of the United States (as defined in

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine A. Twyman, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech

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International

Preparedness Index, had internationalexperiences in engineering and international travel in their personal lives. Mohtar and Dare 6 alsodescribed how an immersive experience that weaves together an international exchange withservice learning to address grand challenges positively influences students’ global competencies.For shorter-term experiences, like the program under investigation in this paper, Kamdar andLewis7 conducted three types of assessments for a three-week trip consisting mainly of site visitsthat align with the participants’ area of study. Those assessments of long-term goals, short-termgoals, and using a pre/post cultural intelligence survey found that exposure alone to internationalsettings was not enough to meet their program goals

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Upper-level Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael S Thompson, Bucknell University; Andrew Ciotola, Stadler Center for Poetry, Bucknell University; Daniel Mancusi, Bucknell University; Mark Yerger, Bucknell University; Adam B Gegg

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

University Mark E. Yerger is the Chief Technology Officer at Bucknell University where he has been a member of the merged Library and Information Technology (L&IT) division since 2009. He oversees the systems and processes that support the seamless flow of information across Bucknell including enterprise technol- ogy operations, application development, business intelligence, systems integration, telecommunications, and networking. In addition, he is also responsible for planning, assessment, project management, and budgeting across L&IT. Mr. Yerger holds an MBA and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certifi- cation and was privileged to join in the acceptance of a 2015 CIO Impact award on behalf of his team

Conference Session

Innovative Project-Based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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April M. Bryan, Western Washington University; John Andrew Lund, Western Washington University

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Manufacturing

also a 2000 alumna of Tuskegee University, where she obtained her B.Sc. degree in Aerospace Science Engineering. Dr. Bryan gained industrial experience at John Deere where she worked as a Design Engineer from 2000 - 2002. .She has also held academic positions at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus.Dr. John Andrew Lund, Western Washington University Dr. Lund’s research involves the development of novel control systems, sensing and measurement tools for unique environments. His previous and ongoing research efforts include the development of a high- resolution wireless instrumented mouthguard for the assessment of severity of head impacts, development of

Conference Session

Engineering Cultures and Identity

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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ASEE Diversity Committee

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Educational Research and Methods

normality.Confirmatory factor analysis, like exploratory, assumes multivariate normally distributed items.Because the estimation is robust, some deviations from normality are acceptable, but thisassumption should not be severely violated (absolute value of skewness of 2.0 or higher andkurtosis of 7.0 or higher60,61). Finally, the internal consistency of the items was assessed usingCronbach’s alpha with coefficients of 0.70 considered acceptable for newly developed scaleswhile values of 0.80 or higher are preferred and indicate that the items may be usedinterchangeably69.Unlike exploratory factor analysis which is a data-driven approach, in confirmatory factoranalysis, the structure is specified by the researcher. Confirmatory factor analysis allows

Conference Session

Infusing Engineering with Art (and Vice Versa)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David M. Beams P.E., University of Texas - Tyler; Kyle Gullings, University of Texas - Tyler; Catherine Elizabeth Ross Ph.D., University of Texas - Tyler

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

chamber, vocal, and stage settings, his music traverses wide-ranging topics such as Sumerian legends, nuclear war, and the American Dream. He has been named a national finalist in composing competitions sponsored by SCI/ASCAP (twice) and the National Opera Association (one of three works selected). Dr. Gullings is committed to improving the quality and efficiency of undergraduate music theory and com- position education through classroom innovation, collaboration, and scholarship. In addition to teaching in the core music theory sequence, he maintains a growing interest in developing, practicing, and sharing efficient assessment methods. Dr. Gullings has taught at The University of Texas at Tyler since 2011. He lives

Conference Session

Computing & Information Technology Division Technical Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Nathan H. Bean

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Computing & Information Technology

standardized assessments which measure student progress(apart from AP CS). Bandura notes that self-efficacy can by improved through enactiveattainment, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, and psychological state1. By using PBLwe enable the students to achieve tasks on their own without direct instruction. This relates toenactive attainment (individual mastery of skills), although we have to structure problemscarefully so that they are not too easy (students will get bored) or too difficult (increasedanxiety). This is also referred to as the zones of proximal flow and development25. Verbalpersuasion occurs in our intervention through IL. Though IL is indirectly guiding the student(asking the right questions), we are able to convince students that

Conference Session

Classroom Practice III: Student-Centered Instruction

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayden Fennell, Purdue University Polytechnic Institute; Camilo Vieira, Purdue University; Genisson Silva Coutinho, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; R. Edwin García, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

configuration, (d)validation of the model, (e) discussion of the solution and results, and (f) conclusions andrecommendations. The 35 final projects were reviewed and graded by the instructor via the rubric andthen submitted to our research team for data analysis and discussion. This study employs three main datasources: students’ projects submissions, student project scores using the assessment rubric, and theinstructor’s comments on the scoring for each project.Role of the ResearchersDuring the design stage, the instructor and the research team worked together throughout theimplementation of the project and the data collection. First, one senior researcher met with the courseinstructor early in the semester to identify the modeling and simulation

Conference Session

Institutional Capacity and Supportive Structures in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois at Chicago; Fazle Shahnawaz Muhibul Karim, University of Illinois at Chicago; Samuel Thomas Harford, University of Illinois at Chicago; Elnaz Douzali, University of Illinois at Chicago; Peter C Nelson, University of Illinois, Chicago; Ashkan Sharabiani, Exelon Corporation

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

in promoting the retention of students at greater risk for college attrition AfricanAmerican students and students with low GPAs8.Another paper discussed the use of orientation courses to increase retention. This study was donethrough a community college. A chi-square analysis revealed a significant association amongorientation program, student completion of degree, student retention, and student enrollment andpersistence3.Student retention goes beyond the basics of academic scope. Studies have shown that non-academic factors must be considered when analyzing retention. The overall relationship tocollege retention was strongest when SES (Socioeconomic Status), GPA (High School GradePoint Average), and ACT Assessment scores were combined with

Conference Session

Student Success I: Interventions and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Perry Weaver, University of Louisville; Marci S. Decaro, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

from the cognitive restructuringthey engaged in as they reorganized the information they explained. Moreover, the explicitemphasis on problem-solving procedures and verbalization of methods and strategies that occurin small groups encourages metacognition.17 Prior research has shown that CL has positive effects on achievement. CL in collegeremedial math has resulted in higher course grades and a greater chance of passing for studentswho worked in groups.18 Engineering students’ self-reported use of collaborative learningstrategies have been found to be predictive of course performance.19 The effects of CL onachievement are primarily manifested in improved scores on instructor-created exams, ascompared with standardized assessments. The

Conference Session

Teaching and Advising Tools Using Computers and Smart Devices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Burchan Aydin, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University; Emre Selvi, Jacksonville University

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Computers in Education

decongestion of overcrowded education facilities7. It’s a way to establish distanceeducation by distributing learning material and processes by utilizing the attributes and theresources of the World Wide Web66. According to the statistics from the Institute of EducationSciences, more than 27% of students in US during 2013 took distance education courses.An LMS is a software tool that is designed to facilitate e-learning33. It embraces services neededfor handling online teaching activities19. It is the “infrastructure that delivers and manages theinstructional content, identifies and assesses individual and organizational learning or goals,tracks the progress towards the goals, collects and presents data for managing the learningprocess of an

Conference Session

Writing and Communication I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brad Jerald Henderson, University of California - Davis

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

thelanguage of math, and consequently, math metaphors, symbols, and equations can provide auniversal point of entry into learning subjects that link to math. And finally, I assumed theSentence Algebra method for teaching grammar through the lens of math would be an effectiveinstructional method for a STEM grammar class. Aside from these premises, which wereinformed by my 25-year career as an engineering writer and writing instructor, as well as bysome exciting precursor studies published by others (see literature review segment at the end ofthe paper), there was no formal needs assessment nor feasibility study conducted prior to thetrial.The chief driving force behind the pilot was firm belief that a grammar class for STEM studentswas an idea worth

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Cindy M Walker, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Luciana Cancado, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Dian Mitrayani , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. She has worked with the Certification and Skills Assessment team at Microsoft Corporation, the Office of the Superintendent of Instruction in the state of Washington, the Division of Research and Assessment at Milwaukee Public School District, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the WI Department of Public Instruction, the National Science Foundation, Junior Achievement of Southeastern WI, the Center for Self-Sufficiency, Appleton Public Library, and many local school districts. Walker received an M.S. in mathematics education from Illinois State University and a Ph.D. in quantitative research methodologies from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.Luciana Cancado, University of Wisconsin

Conference Session

Identity and Engineering: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter M Ostafichuk, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; James Sibley, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Navid Shirzad, Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, UBC

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

. Available as of Feb 2, 2015 from: http://www.abet.org/etac- criteria-2014-2015/4 Oakley, B., D.M. Hanna, Z. Kuzmyn, and R.M. Felder, “Best Practices Involving Teamwork in the Classroom: Results from a Survey of 6435 Engineering Student Respondents,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 50, No. 3, 266–272 (2007).5 Millis, B.J. and P.G.Cottell, Cooperative Learning for Higher Education Faculty, Oryx Press, (1998).6 Delson, N.J., “Increasing team motivation in engineering design courses,” International Journal of Engineering Education 17(4-5): 359-66 (2001)7 Baker, D.F. “Peer Assessment in Small Groups: A Comparison of Methods.” Journal of Management Education, Vol. 32, No. 2, 183–209 (2008).8 Saavedra, R. and S.K. Kwun

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert H. Mayer Jr., U.S. Naval Academy; Angela Schedel, U.S. Naval Academy

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

presents its habitat design to a panelof volunteer faculty members and classmates who critique both the design and the team’s oralpresentation.This paper provides insights into the project tasking; the roles and responsibilities of the differentdesign engineers; and the basic engineering considerations and computations required of the finaldesign. It addresses typical conflict issues arising among team members and the means to theirresolution, and presents elements – both positive and negative – of the typical team presentation.Achievement of project learning goals and a summary of assessment results are also discussed.IntroductionThe Hex-Oid Habitat (H-O-H) Design Challenge is an academic exercise developed for theocean engineering program at the

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Mechanics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Takashi Kawano, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Benson H. Tongue, University of California, Berkeley

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Mechanics

this file size has implications for thedelivery channel (broadband, WiFi, or cellular). Size and speed problems can be alleviatedthrough image quality reductions but doing so may negatively affect the students’ ability tolearn.An element of the overall platform for which the authors have been particularly interested inreceiving student feedback regards our screen-captured content, including both lecture materialand worked out example problems. Specifically, what techniques for video production dostudents perceive as important with respect to their learning and which yield an overall positivelearning experience? In our paper, the authors present the results of a student assessment ofsample screen-captured example problems based on a series of

Conference Session

WIED: Curricular Undergraduate Student Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University

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Women in Engineering

instructed to verify they areable to do all the activities described by the objectives corresponding to the lessons covered onthe exam. For the final exams used in this study, students were told to review all the courselearning objectives as the exams were comprehensive. Because the students have been givenclear direction as to the level of understanding expected of them and have had opportunities topractice and assess their skills through homework and class activities, and because the exam iswritten to the skill level of the published learning objectives, curving of exam results is notnecessary. In fact, if every student met every learning objective then every student wouldreceive an A on the exam. More realistically, the class averages on any

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce W. Char, Drexel University (Computing); Thomas T. Hewett, Drexel University

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Computers in Education

learningprogramming with using it for problem-solving and design in engineering, differing in emphasisand in problem selection from a generic CS1-style <> course. It uses autograding for acombination of proficiency-building, skill-assessment, and problem-based active learning.Autograding has become an important feature of the course, shifting use of human resources toface-to-face tutoring and higher-level formative and summative evaluation. We continue toexplore the curriculum design space investigating the effects of additional time and staffingresources, additional varieties of computational engineering activities, project-based learning,and badge certification.AcknowledgmentsWe wish to thank our colleagues Jeremy Johnson, Nagarajan Kagasamy, Baris

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary First-year Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Darryl Athos Dickerson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Virginia Lynn Booth Womack, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

as Recruitment and Retention Analyst for the Minority Engineering Program and the Purdue Office of Institutional Assessment, Dr. Stwalley collects, analyzes and manages data pertaining to the outreach, recruitment, retention and graduation of engineering students from historically underrepresented groups.Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Darryl Athos Dickerson, Purdue University, West LafayetteMs. Virginia Lynn Booth Womack, Purdue University, West Lafayette Virginia received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering and a B.A. in Psychology while at Purdue Univer- sity. She is currently the Director of Minority Engineering Programs in the College of Engineering. She assumed the position in 2004 after 18

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

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Biological & Agricultural

learner to work independently withoutsynchronizing his/her schedule with those of other people or events. This paper discusses theexperience of using the LON-CAPA learning system for asynchronous problem set delivery insix engineering, engineering technology, and landscape design courses offered through theCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Delaware over a period of 12years. LON-CAPA (web site at < http://www.lon-capa.org/>) is free, open-source, course-management software developed and supported by Michigan State University. It includes atesting and assessment component that allows for coding a variety of homework (HW) and testproblems that are computer-graded and submitted by students on-line. Advantages of

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow; Robert H. Hadfield, University of Glasgow; Andrew Phillips

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Materials

find the diameters of the Al and Cu wires and theelectrical resistivity of the unknown metal wire, were the most accurate. The results of ourevaluation of student performance in this section of the experiment are shown in Figure 2. Adescription is provided below along with comments on student errors and a systematic error inmeasurement. Figure 2: Assessment of student work for the calculation of resistivity of the unknown metal, identification of the unknown metal from its electrical resistivity (), calculation of thermal conductivity (), and calculations of the specific heat capacity (Cp) of the three metal blocks.A common error in the calculation of the diameters of the Al and Cu wires appears to have beenthe use of an

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Jahan, Western Kentucky University; A. Mark Doggett, Western Kentucky University

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Manufacturing

, SouthAfrica.25 Hines and Lethbridge26 also presented a report on development and creation of a leanuniversity.Besides the applicability of lean principles at universities, there have been studies onimplementing lean in the classroom and laboratories. Tatikonda 2 reported that by applying leanprinciples, it is possible to refine the course content to enhance student understanding. Heapplied the lean tools to design, teach, and assess accounting courses that helped students gain abetter knowledge and skills required by the employers. In addition, the applicability of leanmanufacturing to university laboratories was investigated by Sreedharan and Liou.27 It has beenreported that students working on lean projects and following lean in laboratories

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University; S.R. Subramanya

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Engineering Management

for using the App for learning. Theincorporation of appropriate positive feedback would provide encouragement in addition tomotivation.By building into the Apps suitable self-assessment of learning, the system (Apps) can learn about Page 26.160.13the user’s difficult areas which need improvements, and focus more on those areas by providingmore examples and assessment questions as needed. Thus the Apps can be personalized to thedifferent learners.Benefits of mobile Apps as course supplementsSeveral of the major benefits of using mobile Apps as course supplements are shown in Figure 7. Figure 7. Major benefits of mobile apps used

Conference Session

Moving the Needle: The Complexities of Race and Gender in Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

participant that talked about her experience of witnessingstudents allowing white male professors to go unchallenged despite presumed incorrectinformation31. They may talk to their peers about that professor; however, “[...t]hey feel quitecomfortable challenging the African American woman in class”31. Panelists in another study,“[…] defined climate as the quality of respect and support accorded to women and minorities onindividual campuses” and that one could assess culture, “[…] by the number of women andminority faculty members at junior and senior levels”31. Tenure and Promotion. Jackson surveyed engineering faculty and discovered that whenasked about tenure and promotion only 43 percent of Black/Hispanic engineering facultybelieved the

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Faculty and Gender Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Kathleen Moore, Oakland University; Julie Walters, Oakland University; Bradley J. Roth, Oakland University; Leanne DeVreugd, Oakland University; Jo Reger, Oakland University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

development of our mentoring initiative. Next, we describe severalof the activities organized and present early assessment results of the program.About the WISE@OU ProgramThe National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE program was established in 2001 to“increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science and engineeringcareers, thereby developing a more diverse science and engineering workforce17.” Since its Page 26.490.3inception, more than 100 institutions of higher education have been the recipients of NSF 2ADVANCE awards, including Oakland University (OU) which received a