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Tak Cheung, CUNY Queensborough Community College; Vazgen Shekoyan, Queensborough Community College; sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College; George Tremberger Jr, Queensborough Community College

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Paper ID #20999Linking facts with judgment: a critical thinking component in introductorycalculus physics for engineering studentsProf. Tak Cheung, CUNY Queensborough Community College Tak Cheung, Ph.D., professor of physics, teaches in CUNY Queensborough Community College. He also conducts research and mentors student research projects.Prof. Vazgen Shekoyan, Queensborough Community College Dr. Vazgen Shekoyan is a professor of physics and his experiences include pedagogy, CubeSat, etc.Dr. sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College Sunil Dehipawala received his B.S. degree from University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka and

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Tak Cheung; sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College; Vazgen Shekoyan, Queensborough Community College; George Tremberger Jr, Queensborough Community College; Kimberly A Riegel, Queensborough Community College

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Paper ID #21000Qualitative content analysis of lab report discussion in introductory physicsfor engineering and technology studentsProf. Tak Cheung Tak Cheung, Ph.D., professor of physics, teaches in CUNY Queensborough Community College. He also conducts research and mentors student research projects.Dr. sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College Sunil Dehipawala received his B.S. degree from University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka and Ph.D from City University of New York. Currently, he is working as a faculty member at Queensborough Community College of CUNY.Prof. Vazgen Shekoyan, Queensborough Community College

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Laura Bayerle; Marietta R. Scanlon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Paper ID #21002FiERCE: Empowering Girls in Engineering Through Role-Models and Men-toringMs. Laura BayerleDr. Marietta R. Scanlon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Marietta Scanlon holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and an SM and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. She is a Lecturer of Engineering in the Division of Engineering, Business and Computing at Penn State University, Berks Campus and serves as co-director of the FiERCE program. Her interests in- clude 3D printing technologies as well as STEM education and outreach and innovative teaching delivery methods. c American

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Mohsen Mosleh, Howard University; Khosro A. Shirvani, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

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Education", Proceedings of the AIAA 2000, Paper No. AIAA 2000- 0525, 2000.3 Donald F. Elger, Steven W. Beyerlein, and Ralph S. Budwig, "Using Design, Build, and test Projects to teach Engineering", Proceedings of the 30Th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Engineering Education Conference, USA, 2000, FC9-FC13.4 William H. Kilpatrick, "The Project Method: The use of the purposeful act in the educative process", No. 3. Teachers college, Columbia University, 1918, 319-335.5 Erik de Graaff, Annet Kolmos, "Management of Change: Implementation of Problem-Based and Project- Based Learning in Engineering", Sense Publishers, The Netherlands, 2007.6 John W. Thomas, "A review of research on project-based learning", 2000.7

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Tak Cheung; George Tremberger Jr, Queensborough Community College; sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College; Steven Barton, Benjamin N. Cardozo High School; Colin Denis, BASIS independent Brooklyn school

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Paper ID #21004Cosmic ray detection and magnetic cloud volatility analysis suitable for highschool student researchProf. Tak Cheung Tak Cheung, Ph.D., professor of physics, teaches in CUNY Queensborough Community College. He also conducts research and mentors student research projects.Mr. George Tremberger Jr, Queensborough Community CollegeDr. sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College Sunil Dehipawala received his B.S. degree from University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka and Ph.D from City University of New York. Currently, he is working as a faculty member at Queensborough Community College of CUNY.Mr. Steven Barton

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sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College; Raul Armendariz, Queensborough Community College; George Tremberger Jr, CUNY Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung, CUNY Queensborough COmmunity College

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in CUNY Queensborough Community College. He also conducts research and mentors student research projects. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Extraction of information and facts from data mining of random sequences for undergraduate research Sunil Dehipawala, Raul Armendariz, George Tremberger, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics DepartmentAbstractA general method to extract information and facts from data mining of random sequences inbiology and astronomy has been developed. The random sequence analysis has been implementedin several NSF-REU projects using NIH and

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Emily Alexandra German, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Niki Taylor Taheri, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Aeronautics & Technology Dr. Shouling He is an associate professor of Engineering and Technology at Vaughn College of Aero- nautics and Technology, where she is teaching the courses in Mechatronics Engineering and Electrical Engineering Technology. Her research interests include modeling and simulation, microprocessors and PLCs, control system designs and Robotics. She has published more than 45 journal and conference papers in these research areas. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Initiating Engineering Learning for Minority Students in Elementary Schools Emily German, Niki Taheri, and Shouling He Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Raul Armendariz, Queensborough Community College; Aiwu Zhang, Brookhaven National Laboratory; David Jose Buitrago, Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung, CUNY Queensborough COmmunity College; Garrett Stoddard, Stonybrook University ; David E. Jaffe, Brookhaven National Laboratory

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Paper ID #21006Design and construction of a cosmic ray detector array for undergraduateresearch at the City University of New YorkDr. Raul Armendariz, Queensborough Community College Assistant professor of physicsDr. Aiwu Zhang, Brookhaven National LaboratoryDavid Jose BuitragoProf. Tak Cheung, CUNY Queensborough COmmunity College Tak Cheung, Ph.D., professor of physics, teaches in CUNY Queensborough Community College. He also conducts research and mentors student research projects.Mr. Garrett Stoddard, Stonybrook UniversityDavid E. Jaffe, Brookhaven National Laboratory c American Society for Engineering

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Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks; Gül E. Kremer, Iowa State University; Kristen A Lee, Menlo College

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, findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed in this paperare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the NSF’s views.References1 M. Davis and K. Riley, “Ethics across graduate engineering curriculum,” Teaching Ethics, 2008, 8, 25-42.2 K. Riley, M. Davis, A. C. Jackson, and J. Maciukenas, “Ethics in the details’: communication engineering ethics via micro-insertion,” IEEE Transactions on Professional Communications, 2009, 52, 95-108.3 K J.R. Rest, D. Narvaez, S.J. Thoma, and M.J. Bebeau, “A Neo-Kohlbergian approach to morality research,” Journal of Moral Education, 2000, 29, 381-395.4 J. Borenstein, M.J. Drake, R. Kirman, and J.L. Swann, “The Engineering and Science Issues

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Ethan Patrick Adams, Penn State University: Berks Campus; Patrick Joseph Scanlon; Joseph Torres, Penn State Berks GenCyber; Tricia Clark, Penn State Berks; Terence Laughlin, Blue Mountain High School; Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks

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Berks TRICIA K. CLARK, M.S., Instructor and Program Coordinator for the Information Sciences & Technol- ogy degree program at Penn State Berks. Teaching interests include programming, information security and first-year experience. Research interests include exploring ways technology can be integrated into teaching and promoting STEM education opportunities to K-12 students.Mr. Terence Laughlin, Blue Mountain High SchoolDr. Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks Abdullah Konak is a Professor of Information Sciences and Technology at the Pennsylvania State Uni- versity Berks. Dr. Konak received his degrees in Industrial Engineering, B.S. from Yildiz Technical University, Turkey, M.S. from Bradley University, and Ph.D

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Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Daniel Weinman, Farmingdale State College

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Paper ID #21015Enhancing Freshman Learning Experience in Computer Aided Drafting andDesign (CADD) Through Applied Learning Experiences: Connecting the DotsDr. Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale Dr. Gonca Altuger-Genc is an Assistant Professor at State University of New York - Farmingdale State College in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department. She is serving as the K-12 STEM Out- reach Research and Training Coordinator at Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center at Farmingdale State College. Her research interests are engineering education, self-directed lifelong learning, virtual

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Bradley J. Sottile, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Alexa Kottmeyer

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research interests include applied scientific computing, STEM teaching pedagogy, heuristic optimization techniques, spacecraft dynamics and control, and spacecraft trajectory design and optimization.Dr. Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Stephanie Cutler has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her dissertation explored faculty adoption of research-based instructional strategies in the statics classroom. Currently, Dr. Cutler works as an assessment and instructional support specialist with the Leonhard Center for the Enhance- ment of Engineering Education at Penn State. She aids in the educational assessment of faculty-led projects while also supporting instructors to improve

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Joseph Michael Mahoney, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Paper ID #20980Case Study of a Video Game Design & Development Course for MechanicalEngineersDr. Joseph Michael Mahoney, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Joseph Mahoney is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Berks. He re- ceived both his BS (with Honors) and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Mechanics, also from Penn State. His research is broadly in the area of Biomechanics. His teaching is in Statics, System Dynamics, Vibrations and Video Game Design. He is a member of ASB and has reviewed for BMC Musculoskeletal

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Tak Cheung; sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College; Rex Taibu; Vazgen Shekoyan

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Paper ID #21023Latent variable modeling with applications to education assessment and NSF-REU projects for engineering studentsProf. Tak Cheung Tak Cheung, Ph.D., professor of physics, teaches in CUNY Queensborough Community College. He also conducts research and mentors student research projects.Dr. sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College Sunil Dehipawala received his B.S. degree from University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka and Ph.D from City University of New York. Currently, he is working as a faculty member at Queensborough Community College of CUNY.Dr. Rex Taibu Dr. Rex Taibu has taught studio physics

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Matthew Jason Bilsky, Lehigh University; Christian Thomas Davis; Kiana M Wright , Lehigh University; Kumar Swagat, Lehigh University

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Paper ID #20992A Preliminary Investigation into the Use of Audience Video Recordings to As-sess Student Engagement During in Large Lecture ClassesDr. Matthew Jason Bilsky, Lehigh University Matthew holds a BS, MEng, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University. He is currently a Post-Doc Research Associate working on a novel snake-like robot with construction, aerospace, and res- cue capabilities through his company Impossible Incorporated LLC. The project tied for second place in the 2016 Lemelson-MIT invention competition. As part of his duties he is the professor for the Technical Entrepreneurship Capstone and

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Erick Martinez P.E., United States Military Academy; Charles M Ouellette, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996; Luke Thomas Plante, United States Military Academy; Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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experience includes strategic planning at the United States Central Command in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (ac- tions against ISIS). Academically, COL Starke specializes in environmental engineering with research and teaching interests in drinking water, public health, and microbial-mediated processes to include renewable energy resources. COL Starke teaches senior-level design courses in Physical and Chemical Processes, Biological Treatment Processes, and Solid and Hazardous Waste Technologies. COL Starke has published several peer reviewed research articles and has presented his research at national and international confer- ences. He maintains a focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning in engineering

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Christian Enmanuel Lopez, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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effect of feedback training on lumbosacral compression during simulated occupational lifting. Ergonomics. 2004;47(10):1103-1115. doi:10.1080/00140130410001686375.6. Ríos IDL, Cazorla A, Díaz-Puente JM, Yagüe JL. Project-based learning in engineering higher education: Two decades of teaching competences in real environments. In: Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. Vol 2. ; 2010:1368-1378. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.202.7. Vignais N, Miezal M, Bleser G, Mura K, Gorecky D, Marin F. Innovative system for real-time ergonomic feedback in industrial manufacturing. Appl Ergon. 2013;44(4):566-574. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2012.11.008.8. Battini D, Persona A, Sgarbossa F. Innovative real-time system to integrate ergonomic

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Dugwon Seo, Queensborough Community College; Danny Mangra, Queensboro Community College

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Paper ID #21047Project-Based Learning of Digital Logic Circuit DesignDr. Dugwon Seo, Queensborough Community College Dr. Dugwon Seo is an assistant professor in Engineering Technology Department at Queensborough Community College. Dr. Seo has been teaching engineering technology courses including digital circuit, computer applications, computer-aided analysis, and renewable energy. Her research interest includes various renewable energy, digital circuit system, remote sensing, and technology education.Danny Mangra, Queensboro Community College STEM Faculty Coordinator Engineering Technology c

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Ge Jin, Purdue University Northwest; Michael Tu, Purdue University Northwest; Tae-Hoon Kim, Purdue University Northwest; Justin David Heffron, Purdue University Northwest; Jonathan Kakahiaka White

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proceed- ings. Dr. Tu has over 11 years of college teaching and research experiences in cybersecurity and digital forensics. Dr. Tu is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Pen Tester (CPT), Certified Hacking and Forensics Investigator (CHFI), & AccessData Computer Examiner (ACE).Prof. Tae-Hoon Kim, Purdue University NorthwestMr. Justin David Heffron, Purdue University NorthwestMr. Jonathan Kakahiaka White c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 PNW GenCyber Summer Camp: Game based Cybersecurity Education for High School Students Ge Jin1, Manghui Tu2, Tae-Hoon Kim3, Justin Heffron4, and Jonathan White5

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Wyatt John Ritchie; Marietta Scanlon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Undergraduates program.Dr. Marietta Scanlon holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University, an SM inMetallurgy from MIT and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from The Johns HopkinsUniversity. She is a Lecturer of Engineering in the Division of Engineering, Business andComputing at Penn State University, Berks Campus and serves as co-director of the FiERCEprogram. Her interests include 3D printing technologies as well as STEM education and outreachand innovative teaching delivery methods.References1. Marlett, D. (2015). The Virtual Reality of John Carmack. D CEO, September 2015.2. Carson, E. (2015). Virtual Reality in 2016: The 10 Biggest Trends to Watch. TechRepublic,December 2015.3. Sinclair, B. (2016). The Promise of Virtual Reality

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Peter Raymond Stupak, Raritan Valley Community College

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Paper ID #20984Green Energy Tent-Light with GPS Locator: A Real Product for a Real Cus-tomerDr. Peter Raymond Stupak, Raritan Valley Community College Peter Stupak is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Physics at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC). His interests focus on exposing students, under ”authentic engineering” conditions, to vital skills and practices used by professional Engineers. Prior to joining RVCC in 2014, Peter enjoyed a 22-year career in the fiber-optics manufacturing industry, living, and working in 7 countries. Peter’s work involved him in R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing

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Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology; Janusz Kusyk PhD, New York City College of Technology, CUNY.; Hong Li, New York City College of Technology

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, with particular emphasis on Data Mining and Big data analytics. He is an author or co-author of over 20 peer reviewed journal and conference publications and co-authored a textbook – ”Essential Aspects of Physical Design and Implementation of Relational Databases.” He has four patents in the area of Search Engine research. He is also a recipient of the Math Olympiad Award, and is currently serving as Vice Chair of the ASEE (American Society of Engineering Education) Mid-Atlantic Conference. He also serves as an NSF (National Science Foundation) panelist.Janusz Kusyk PhD, New York City College of Technology, CUNY. Dr. Janusz Kusyk received BS and MA degrees from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. He

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Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University

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Consortium Uni- versities of the Ph.D. in Technology Management. He is also the point of contact of ECU National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). Dr. Chou teaches IT related courses, which include network security, network intrusion detection and prevention, wireless communications, and network management. His research interests include machine learning, wireless communications, technology education, and information security, especially in the field of intrusion detection and incident response. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Enhancing Students’ Hands-On Skills of Wireless Technology Using Network Simulators

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Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Education, vol. 23, pp. 68-69, 1989.[3] P. A. Rosati, "The Learning Preferences of Engineering Students from Two Perspectives," in Frontiers in Education, Tempe, Arizona, 1998.[4] M. Andrawis, "Using Active Learning in Teaching Electromagnetics," in American Society for Engineering Education, 2011, Vancouver, British Columbia, 2011.[5] S. Wentworth, D. Silage and M. Baginski, "Individualized MATLAB Projects," in American Society for Engineering Education, Louisville, Kentucky, 2010.[6] K. W. E. Cheng, X. D. Xue, K. Kwok and T. K. Cheung, "Improvement of classroom teaching of electromagnetics by means of an electronic book," IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, pp. 1570-1573, 2003.[7] E. Dale, Audio-Visual Methods in Teaching

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Jason Lehrer; Marietta R. Scanlon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Paper ID #21044The Development of a Sustainable Technology for 3D Printing Using Recy-cled MaterialsJason LehrerDr. Marietta R. Scanlon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Marietta Scanlon holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, and an SM and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. She is a Lecturer of Engineering in the Division of Engineering, Business and Computing at Penn State University, Berks Campus and serves as co-director of the FiERCE program. Her interests in- clude 3D printing technologies as well as STEM education and outreach and innovative teaching delivery methods. c

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James J. Scire Jr., New York Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #21016Dynamic Balancing System with 3D-Printed ComponentsDr. James J. Scire Jr., New York Institute of Technology Dr. Scire is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). He received his bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, and his masters and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace En- gineering from Princeton University. After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Scire worked for Advanced Fuel Research, Inc., a small business in East Hartford, CT. There he developed optical diagnostics and imaging