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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

allow students to work on projects that can be relevant tocurrent leading edge research and technology. The development, content and structure oflaboratory activities and project-based learning as part of this effort to embed renewable energyinto our curriculum are also presented. [7]Background and Curricular Context: ET curricula descriptionEngineering education moves into the twenty first century charged with an environmental agendato respond to wider changes in the society. However, the educators are regularly modifyingcurriculum content to embrace technological changes into the learning outcomes. On the otherhand, renewable energy and sustainability are highly interdisciplinary, crossing over between anumbers of research areas, which makes

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brad L. Hutchings, Brigham Young University; Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University

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Electrical and Computer

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Project Based Learning Curriculum for the Junior Year Based on Building a Laser Tag System Brad L. Hutchings and Stephen Schultz hutch@ee.byu.edu, schultz@ee.byu.edu Dept. of Electrical and Computer Eng. Brigham Young University1 IntroductionThis paper describes a Project Based Learning (PBL) curriculum 1 that spans the junior year of theElectrical and Computer Engineering Department. This curriculum consists of two, lock-stepsemesters. During fall semester all juniors (120+ students) enroll in three, four-credit-hour coreclasses: 1

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 13

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Ronald D. Williams P.E., University of Virginia; Todd DeLong, University of Virginia

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://peer.asee.org/256617. Harry C. Powell, Joanne Bechta Dugan. "Embedded computing reinforces and integrates concepts across the ECE curriculum". In: Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference 2014. Indianapolis, Indiana; 2014.8. Guzelis C. "Problem based learning versus project based learning in electrical-electronics engineering programs". In: 2011 7th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO). 2011. p. II-40-II-40.9. Buck JR, Wage KE. "Active and cooperative learning in signal processing courses". IEEE Signal Process Mag. 2005 Mar;22(2):76–81.10. Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2016 – 2017 | ABET [Internet]. [cited 2016 Nov 4]. Available from: http://www.abet.org

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EET Papers 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James C. Sanders, Troy University; Govind Menon, Troy University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

and development, an area inwhich engineering expertise will be needed to develop distribution systems related to newtechnologies. These engineers will play key roles in new developments having to do with solararrays, semiconductors, and communications technologies.”The job information for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians with Associate’sdegrees is listed here for reference:  The median pay for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians is $61,130.  Number of jobs available is 139,400.  From 2014 to 2024, the job opportunities are projected to decrease by a small amount of 2,800.In very rare cases, ET graduates with a four-year BS degree would find jobs with a title oftechnician

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Projects in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); David English; Michael Naceri Hazm

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Manufacturing

experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Mr. David English David English received and Associate in Electrical Technology Degree from New England Institute of Technology, presently David is about to complete his Electrical Engineering in Technology Degree from Drexel University. David has been employed in the power generation field for the past 10 years. The facility where David is presently

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Projects in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #17946Project Activities in Electronics to Spark Interest in STEM from PK-12 throughLifeDr. Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Gannon Univer- sity. His areas of research include computational architectures for signal and image processing as well as novel methods to improve engineering education pedagogy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Work-in-Progress: Project Activities in Electronics to Spark Interest in STEM from PK-12 through LifeIntroductionThis paper

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Projects in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roby Lynn; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Christopher Saldana; Thomas Marshall Tucker, Tucker Innovations; Thomas Kurfess, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #18310Enhancing Undergraduate Understanding of Subtractive Manufacturabilitythrough Virtualized Simulation of CNC MachiningMr. Roby LynnDr. Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley Dr. Kathryn Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design and Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University. A graduate of Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering), Dr. Jablokow’s teaching and research interests include problem solving, invention, and creativity in science and engineer- ing, as well as robotics and manufacturing education. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a

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AEE Journal

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Claire Dancz; Kevin Ketchman; Rebekah Burke P.E.; Troy Hottle; Kristen Parrish; Melissa Bilec; Amy Landis

Projects to Evaluate­Students’ Sustainability Education across Engineering Curriculum LITERATURE REVIEW Strategies for assessing students’ sustainability knowledge and application are limited to afew studies (McCormick et al. 2014b, Bielefeldt 2013, Svanström, Lozano-García, and Rowe 2008,­Warburton 2003, Mckeown 2011, Riley, Grommes, and Thatcher 2007, Watson et al. 2013, ­McCormicket al. 2014a). The strategies include what topics need to be assessed and how to best measurestudent performance, including defining learning objectives related to assessing understanding ofsustainable development via critical, holistic thinking and assessing the number of times a studentmentions sustainably concepts, whether or

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WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Classroom Practices

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University

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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

department-wide changes in curriculum with emphasis on project- and lab-based instruction and learning. His research interests are in the areas of engineering education, semiconductor device characterization, design and simulation, signal integrity and THz sensors. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Session W1A Work-in-Progress - An Introductory Course in Electrical Engineering: Lessons Learned and Continuing Challenges Melinda Holtzman and Branimir Pejcinovic

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Study Abroad

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2017 ASEE International Forum

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Phillip A Mlsna, Northern Arizona University; Fang Cheng, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications; David R. Scott, Northern Arizona University; Jie Yang, Northern Arizona University; Guoquan Li, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications; Xi Zhou, Northern Arizona University

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Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

Intro. to Digital Logic Spring, Year 1 EE 188 & Lab Electrical Engr. I (Circuits) Fall, Year 2 EE 215 & Lab Microprocessors Fall, Year 2 EE 280 & Lab Intro. to Electronics Spring, Year 2 EE 348 & Lab Fund. of Signals and Systems Spring, Year 2 EE 310 & Lab Fund. of Computer Engineering Fall, Year 3 EE 380 & Lab Fund. of Electronic Circuits Fall, Year 3 EE 364 & Lab Fund. of Electromagnetics Spring, Year 3 Comprehensive After instruction Supplemental Projects and Labs

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Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Manufacturing

investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyung S. Choi, Greenville College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, “US datacenter electricity consumption is projected to increase to roughly 140 billion kilowatt-hoursannually by 2020, the equivalent annual output of 50 power plants, costing American businesses$13 billion annually in electricity bills and emitting nearly 100 million metric tons of carbonpollution per year.” [13] How may we reduce electric consumption while increasing capacity instorage and communication? Finding the right data involves not only increased search capacitybut also involves advanced artificial intelligence (AI). Can we find a more effective andpowerful AI scheme than traditional computing can offer? Shor’s algorithm has shown thatquantum computers can break cryptographic protocols

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Materials Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alina Kononov, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Pascal Bellon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Timothy Bretl, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Andrew L. Ferguson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kristopher Alan Kilian, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jessica A. Krogstad, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Robert Maass, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Andre Schleife, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Jian Ku Shang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dallas R. Trinkle , University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Paper ID #19440 Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman is a teaching assistant professor with the Deprartment of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also has a courtesy appointment as a research assis- tant professor with the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow and conducted postdoctoral research with Ruth Streveler in the School of Engineering

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ETD Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gangjian Guo, Bradley University; Joseph C Chen P.E., Bradley University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #19897Development of a Project-based Plastic Injection Molding Course for Manu-facturing ProgramsDr. Gangjian Guo, Bradley University Dr. Gangjian Guo is an assistant professor in the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology at Bradley University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering from University of Toronto in 2006. Prior to joining Bradley University in 2015, he worked at GE (General Electric) for more than 5 years.Dr. Joseph C. Chen, Bradley University Dr. Joseph Chen is Caterpillar Professor and Chairman of the Department of Industrial &

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ETD Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

in Design & Development and holds a MA in Industrial Education and Ed.D. in Higher Education from Texas A&M University – Commerce. His primary teaching area is Construction Manage- ment. Research interests include: automation, electronics, alternative energy, and ”green” construction. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 An Interdisciplinary Experimental Engineering Project Course DevelopmentAbstractThe Engineering Technology (ET) program is one of several unique programs at Sam HoustonState University. The program offers six Bachelor of Science (BS) Major degrees and a varietyof courses for a BS Minor. The BS degrees offered in the program are: (a) EngineeringTechnology

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Using Real-World Examples

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #20318Embedding Renewable Energy Concepts into Engineering CurriculumDr. Radian G. Belu, Southern University Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, Southern University, Baton, Rouge, USA. He is holding one PhD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to University of Alaska Anchorage Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at uni- versities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and developed undergrad

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2: Instructional

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rustin Deane Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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Engineering Design Graphics

supplied computer-aided design (CAD)curriculum and team project-based learning impacts undergraduate engineering technologystudents’ engineering design, problem-solving, communication, and group participation skills.Evidence for the study comes from nine mechanical and one electrical engineering technologystudents enrolled in an upper level design course. Instructional materials included aSOLIDWORKS supplied CAD guide and a team project. Part three of the Classroom Activitiesand Outcomes Survey measured the extent to which the students believed they had made progressin a variety of learning and skill development areas as a result of taking the course. Results indicatethat the sequential use of the industry supplied CAD curriculum and the team

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First-Year Programs: Tuesday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University; Christopher M. Weyant, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Steven Wrenn, Drexel Unviersity, Chemical and Biological Engineering Department; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University, ExCITe Center; Lunal Khuon, Drexel University; Kristin Imhoff, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Kevin Ayers, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Leonid Hrebien, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); James E. Mitchell, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #20575Work in Progress: Curriculum Revision and Classroom Environment Re-structuring to Support Blended Project-Based Learning in First-Year Gen-eral Engineering Laboratory CoursesProf. Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University Dr. Terranova is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Engineering at Drexel University. In his current role, he is the lead instructor for the freshman engineering program, and oversees activities in the Innovation Studio, a large-area academic makerspace. He has taught and developed courses in general engineering and mechanical engineering at Drexel. Prior to Drexel, he has taught

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Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #19894The Contribution of Capstone Projects in Green/Renewable Energy Areas toGrowth of the Engineering Curriculum in Global Sustainable DevelopmentDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such

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Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P Hanus P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Jennifer Gonser, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

. Military Academy c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Assessing Sustainability in Design in an Infrastructure Course through Project-Based LearningAbstractThe United States Military Academy (USMA) seeks to educate and inspire their civilengineering students through a rigorous and realistic academic program. One of the introductorycourses in the civil engineering program is a broad-based infrastructure engineering course thatincorporates multiple engineering disciplines. The course exposes students to foundationalconcepts like landfill operations, conventional water treatment methods, electrical transmissionand distribution, and traffic flow theory, while being adaptable

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Pre-College: Engineering Undergraduates as Teachers

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Shah Alam P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

(Callaghan, McCusker, Losada, Harkin & Wilson, 2009),effectively allowing a safe training environment for participants, e.g., high school students, whomight not have sufficient resources for necessary training to be around the laboratory equipmentduring potential STEM outreach collaboration with K-12 educational institutions. Propercollaboration and associated curriculum service learning activities, prospective K-12 students arebetter engaged in universityactivities, better connected to the college culture, and are in aposition to acquire deeper understanding of STEM disciplines. The effective college and K-12partnerships are shown to be the likely instrumental reason for the student knowledgeacquirement (Fonseca et al., 2016). In addition, the

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Tips and Tricks for Actively Engaging Students

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel J. Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Anita Jain

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New Engineering Educators

Paper ID #18732No Excuses: Use of Simple Active Learning in Electrical and Computer En-gineeringDr. Samuel J Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Samuel Dickerson is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engi- neering. His general research interests lie in the area of electronics, circuits and cyber-physical systems. He is particularly interested in technologies in those areas that have biomedical applications. He has ex- pertise in the design and simulation of mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems that incorporate the use of both digital and analog electronics, as well as

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faycal Saffih, University of Waterloo

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Electrical and Computer

-Feb26_2017[5] http://bit.ly/UAEU-COE_CTP-Welcome_Spring2017[6] Martin, Joseph D. (2015). "What's in a Name Change? Solid State Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, and Materials Science". Physics in Perspective. 17 (1): 3–32[7] Hoddeson, Lillian; et al. (1992). Out of the Crystal Maze: Chapters from The History of Solid State Physics. Oxford University Press.[8] Colin Campbell, Fayçal Saffih, and Khaled Nigim, "Improve Learning Efficiency with Integrated Math and Circuit Simulation Tools in Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses". 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Chicago, Illinois, June 2006.[9] http://bit.ly/Fundamental_of_Microelectronics_by_Dr_Faycal

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Edifying Engineering Education through Multidisciplinary Efforts

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Behnaam Aazhang, Rice University; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jan P. Allebach, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); L. Franklin Bost, Virginia Commonwealth University; Joseph R. Cavallaro, Rice University; Edwin K. P. Chong Ph.D., Colorado State University; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jocelyn B. S. Cullers, Boise State University; Sonya M. Dennis, Morehouse College; Yingfei Dong, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Prasad N. Enjeti, Texas A&M University; Afroditi V. Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; David Garmire, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Jay George; Brian E. Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Gail S. Hohner, University of Michigan; William L. Hughes, Boise State University; Amos Johnson, Morehouse College; Charles Kim, Howard University; Hale Kim, INHA University; Robert H. Klenke, Virginia Commonwealth University; Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kevin James Lybarger, University of Washington; Stephen Marshall P.E., University of Strathclyde; Subra Muralidharan, University of California, Davis; Aaron T. Ohta, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Francisco Raul Ortega, Florida International University; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; David M. Rizzo; Candace Renee Ryder, Colorado State Univerisity; Wayne A. Shiroma, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Seyed Masoud Sadjadi, Florida International University; Scott Munro Strachan, University of Strathclyde; Mohsen Taheri, Florida International University; Gary L. Woods, Rice University Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Brian C. Fabien, University of Washington; Phiilp Johnson, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Robert Collins, Univesrity of Strathclyde at Georgia Tech; Paul Murray

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. At Rose-Hulman, he co-created the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, which was recognized in 1997 with a Hesburgh Award Certificate of Excellence. He served as Project Director a Na- tional Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Education Coalition in which six institutions systematically renewed, assessed, and institutionalized innovative undergraduate engineering curricula. He has authored over 70 papers and offered over 30 workshops on faculty development, curricular change processes, cur- riculum redesign, and assessment. He has served

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ETD Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher David Leblanc, University of New Hampshire; Mihaela Sabin, University of New Hampshire; Christopher Dundorf, 2KR Systems

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Engineering Technology

budget and casing intoa commercial product that could be manufactured at a competitive price point. The projectprovided students a significant technical challenge, was funded, supported faculty scholarship,and helped a small company successfully launch a new commercial product.IntroductionUNH-ET Capstone Project ProgramThe University of New Hampshire Engineering Technology (UNH-ET) capstone project coursehas several educational purposes. ETAC of ABET requires that student objectives be specifiedand assessment data be collected periodically. The senior capstone project can be major sourceof data for this process. Objectives are measured and assessed through grading/evaluatingstudent work on projects by faculty, project sponsors, and volunteer

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ETD Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Case Dakota Born

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Engineering Technology

communication channel is effective, the best strategies for both design andmanufacturing, as well as marketing, can be achieved. Finally, pairing ET students with businessstudents on a two semesters basis as the capstone design project courses were initially designedcreates logistic issues since many related business courses are single semester based. Currentpractice is to involve primarily ET students and business students on a case-by-case scenario.Further discussion, experiments, or even curriculum development from both sides may benecessary in order to achieve the ultimate goal of systematically incorporating students frommulti-disciplines into one team for product development representing real-world practice.Next stepA great product from the

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ETD Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Farhad Ameri, Texas State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

multidisciplinary designteams composed of students from different disciplines including Mechanical, Manufacturing,Environmental, and Electrical Engineering Technology based on the nature of each project. Itshould be noted that this course was developed from the outset based upon usingmultidisciplinary teams and, therefore, there is no prior experience available to compare theseexperiences to working with single discipline senior design teams in the Department ofEngineering Technology.Since manufacturing knowledge is the common thread that goes through all ET specializations,the design teams are expected to create high-quality functional prototypes at the end. Theprojects are solicited from external sponsors who can act as both potential customers for

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #18543A Pilot Program in Opem-Ended Problem Solving and Project ManagementDr. Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering education.Dr. Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip Ferguson is the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology and Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University.Prof. Sudhir Kaul, Western

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ETD Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David J. Broderick, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Technology

positioning: multisensor systems and cooperative localization,” IEEE Wireless Communications, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 10–18, 2011.[13] M. Rasul, J. Lawson, R. Jarman, R. Hadgraft, P. Howard, F. Martin, C. Kestell, F. Anwar, A. Stojcevski, A. Henderson et al., “Good practice guidelines for curriculum, supervision and assessment of final year engineering projects and aqf8 learning outcomes,” in AAEE 2014: Proceedings of the 2014 Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference. Australasian Association for Engineering Education, 2014, pp. 1–2.[14] C. Rose, J. Britt, J. Allen, and D. Bevly, “An integrated vehicle navigation system utilizing lane-detection and lateral position estimation systems in difficult environments