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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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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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Engineering; B.S. from Gazi University, Turkey, M.S. from the Middle East Technical University, Turkey and from the University of Pittsburgh, and Ph.D. from Auburn University. Her research interests are in modeling and optimization of complex systems and robustness under uncertainty with applications to facility layout, reliability, and scheduling. She has published her research in numerous journals including IIE Transactions, OR Letters, INFORMS Journal on Computing, INFORMS Transactions on Education, International Journal of Production Research, European Journal of Operational Research, and Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing Computers. She is a member of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences

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

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improve the systems currently used in theworkplace. Moreover, although the case study presented in this work had a relatively smallsample size, the initial results indicate that students HF&E knowledge could be improved andthat they frequently use improver lifting techniques. Furthermore, researchers advise that HF&Eeducation needs to be improved and encouraged; while taking into consideration the need forhands-on activities that promote active learning and increase students’ satisfaction andmotivation.In light of current technological advancements and the need to improve engineering studentHF&E knowledge, this work presents a method that could potentially implement a Co-robotsystem to provide real-time ergonomic feedback and HF&E

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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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Paper ID #21067Common Assessment of Two Related Courses to Reduce Grading Bias andImprove Readiness of the Students for Corporate EnvironmentsDr. Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology Dr. Ashwin Satyanarayana is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Computer Systems Technology, New York City College of Technology (CUNY). Prior to this, Dr. Satyanarayana was a Research Scientist at Microsoft in Seattle from 2006 to 2012, where he worked on several Big Data problems including Query Reformulation on Microsoft’s search engine Bing. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (Data Mining) from SUNY

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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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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

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

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American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Development of a Sustainable Technology for 3D Printing Using Recycled Materials Jason Lehrer1 and Dr. Marietta Scanlon1 1 Division of Engineering, Penn State BerksAbstractAs part of an undergraduate research project, a study was undertaken to determine the feasibilityof extruding recyclable plastic into usable filament to create a sustainable technology for 3-Dprinting. An extrusion process was developed using Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)pellets to establish a baseline that would be used when investigating recyclable plastics.Modifications were done to allow for higher temperature extrusion to accommodate the

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

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, K2 Vertical KneeMill, and a Gas Mig Arc Welder. Initially, each machine was filmed in operation using a NikonKeyMission 360o camera. This camera has two lenses which allow the user to capture a 360oview of whatever is being filmed. After filming each machine in action, the footage was editedso that it was usable for training purposes. Adobe Premiere Pro was used to edit the footage andmake it compatible with a VR headset. This program allowed for text, narration, and specialeffects to be added to the videos to serve as instructional narration for the students. Oncecompleted, each video was finalized and converted into an mp4 file that was compatible with aVR headset. In addition, the videos were injected with metadata and uploaded to YouTube

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Peter Raymond Stupak, Raritan Valley Community College

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the details of the product request and specifications.The full Customer requirements were a battery-free backpacking tent-light that provided light fortwo people to read for 30 minutes without recharging and a GPS receiver/Cell transmittersending location coordinates to a home base (Fig. 1). The initial charging time was required tobe less than 2 minutes and only 1 minute for further recharges. Additionally, the tent-light mustfit inside a 10cm-sided cube, weight less than 300g, have “high”, “low”, and “flashing” LEDlight options, and be waterproof under direct rain conditions.Focus on the CustomerThe Team started by focusing on the Customer’s need for light to read and worked backwards.The first questions addressed were how many of what

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

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Society for Engineering Education, 2017 FiERCE: Empowering Girls in Engineering Through Role-Models and Mentoring Laura A. Bayerle1, Dr. Marietta R. Scanlon2 1 St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School, West Lawn, PA 2 Division of Engineering, Penn State BerksAbstractLeveraging current research indicating that the presence of mentors and role-models areinstrumental to the recruitment and retention of females in engineering, the primary purpose ofthis study was to examine the effect of role-models and mentors on the attitudes and self-confidence of middle school girls towards engineering. Participants were cohorts of middleschool aged females, paired with Penn State University (PSU) female undergraduate

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Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania, York, PA, USA. His research interest includes electrical power, HVDC transmission, renewable energy applications, energy conversion, and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Incorporating Projects into a Theory-Based Electromagnetic Fields Course Kala Meah Department of Engineering and Computer Science York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA Email: kmeah@ycp.eduAbstract: Electromagnetic Fields at York College of Pennsylvania was designed to providestudents with theoretical backgrounds on Maxwell’s equations and their applications toengineering

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Thuong N Nguyen, York College of Pennsylvania; Justin Reichner; James Moscola, York College of Pennsylvania; Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania

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. Figure 1: Main page of the ABRS websiteDesign SummaryThe backend server for the ABRS project uses a cloud-based solution. The benefits of thisapproach include no initial hardware setup, high reliability, and reduced cost. Heroku3, a cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider, was selected for the ABRS project. Heroku providesseveral advantages over other providers such as Amazon Web Server (AWS). Heroku is easy touse and provides a streamlined mechanism for deployment. Heroku also offers a free tier that iswell-suited for this project. One limitation of Heroku’s free tier is that the ABRS web applicationcan only run 18 out of every 24 hours. However, this does not impact the ABRS system sincerentals are only permitted during daylight