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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Fritz, Stanford University ; Carl E. Wieman, Stanford University

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to gather it, and substantial reflection on bothexpected and unexpected results. These problem-solving decisions are similar to the overarchingthemes identified by Polya: understanding the problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan andlooking back [8]. The results also agree with work on design problem solving by Jonassen,which emphasizes the importance of determining design requirements and creating constraints[9]. A detailed analysis of the interviews with unified terminology across the fields for the expertproblem-solving decisions is currently being developed and will be published elsewhere.The rest of this work described here focuses on the specific optics black box assessment, whichwas created based on common problem-solving

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Roslyn Montecalvo, American University; Teresa L. Larkin, American University

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fall of 2018, she will begin her service as a Secondary Education English Teacher as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. Danielle is passionate about physics and STEM education and engaging women in science, and she plans on incorporating science and math into the classroom during her service abroad. Her research focuses on the importance of how collegiate-level physics and other STEM courses can play a critical role in enhancing scientific literacy and shaping overall attitudes towards space policy, particularly within the millennial population.Dr. Teresa L. Larkin, American University Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education and Director and Faculty Liaison to the Dual-degree engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Patricia Conry, Arkansas Tech University; Amber Harrington, Arkansas Tech University

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accreditation through the Applied and NaturalScience Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) and Engineering Accreditation Commission(EAC), respectively. These programs follow an “Introduce, Reinforce, Master” curriculum mapas part of the assessment plan where each student learning outcome (SLO) is assessed in at leastthree courses of different levels, so that each SLO is assessed at each of the three levels(introduced, reinforced, and mastered). We seek to effectively assess, at the introductory level,the proposed ANSAC SLO (2) and the new EAC SLO (2) with a single project and rubric in ourintroductory physics courses. The primary difference between the SLO (2) from the twocommissions is that the EAC is more specific in that students must apply “engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teresa L. Larkin, American University

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Paper ID #25791Free-Writing with a TWIST: A Novel Strategy to Enhance Student Learningin PhysicsDr. Teresa L. Larkin, American University Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education and Director and Faculty Liaison to the Combined Plan Dual-degree Engineering Program at American University. Dr. Larkin conducts ed- ucational research and has published widely on topics related to the assessment of student learning in introductory physics and engineering courses. Noteworthy is her work with student writing as a learning and assessment tool in her introductory physics courses for non-majors. One component of

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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C. Bauer-Reich, University of Jamestown; Katrina Christiansen, University of Jamestown

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female. Enrollment in College Physics I, which focused onmechanics was between 20 and 30 students per semester. College Physics II, which focused onwas often smaller and composed primarily of students who intended to move on to graduate studyin biology or physical therapy. These classes were smaller and had between 15 and 20students.The 200-level students who enrolled in Physics I and Physics II were most often 1st or 2nd yearengineering majors, with 10-20 per semester. There were usually between 2 and 6 students frombiology, chemistry, or biochemistry who planned to pursue professional programs in medicine,dentistry, or optometry. These students were often 3rd or 4th year students. Additionally, 1-2math or math education students may also be

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jessica Patricia Conry, Arkansas Tech University; Amber Harrington, Arkansas Tech University

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(ANSAC) and Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC),respectively. These programs follow an “Introduce, Reinforce, Master” curriculum map as partof the assessment plan where each student learning outcome (SLO) is assessed in at least threecourses of different levels, so that each SLO is assessed at each of the three levels (introduced,reinforced, and mastered). We seek to effectively assess, at the introductory level, the proposedANSAC SLO (5) and the new EAC SLO (4) with a series of case studies and a rubric in ourintroductory physics course. There are two primary difference between the SLOs from the twocommissions. Firstly, the EAC requires that the students recognize while the ANSAC requiresthat the students understand ethical and

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Huseyin Sarper P.E., Old Dominion University; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ben J. Stuart, Old Dominion University; Karina Arcaute, Old Dominion University

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-life like project and 6) increased appreciation forengineering by experiencing a real life like hands-on engineering project from start to finish. Theseoutcomes are closely related to ABET-EAC Criterion 3, 1-7 student learning outcomes,specifically outcome 1 - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problemsby applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics, outcome 3 - an ability tocommunicate effectively with a range of audiences, outcome 5 – an ability to function effectivelyon a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusiveenvironment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives, and outcome 6 – an ability to developand conduct appropriate experimentation

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haridas Kumarakuru, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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answers.Most of the time, we, instructors saw that they never select an answer to these questions. Eventhough they did not know the right answer, they can select at least one answer per question. Theywill not lose anything by selecting a wrong answer. However, most of the time, they left thosequestions as un answered. Someone may argue that they may run out of time to read thosequestions. The answer is “NO”. Their exam is 2 hours and most of the time they finished no laterthan 90 minutes. As instructors, we observed that they are not very much interested in MCQs.This is one of the reasons why we introduce an open book quiz with only MCQs, to reinforce asa part of the course. In future, we are planning to give an extra credit question as a regular

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, U.S. Military Academy; Kyle Wilhelm, United States Military Academy; William M. Meier, United States Military Academy; Krista Watts, United States Military Academy; Susan M. Lintelmann, United States Military Academy; Suzanne M. Christoff J.D., United States Military Academy

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focused upon utilizing the concepts andequations in problems or applications.Each of the Advanced sections received the same level and method of instruction during eachlesson. The only alteration was the addition of the historical references into the lesson plan for theAdvanced intervention group A1 (see Table 2).All of the students in the second-semester course completed nine laboratory experiments in formalgroups and one in-lab writing event. Each lab group submitted a report on each experiment andthe report consisted of a results, analysis, and conclusion sections. All of the experimentsexamined physics concepts that were part of the course material. In the writing event, studentswere tasked with analyzing and discussing provided data in a two

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University

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given three design activities that required breakoutroom planning and makerspace for building the product. For building-related activities, we havecarefully mixed in-person students with the fully virtual student, so that some members hadphysical access to the makerspace. Also, we have allocated a common happy hour for students tomeet the faculty, teaching assistants, and other students to discuss various course-related issuesand get help with mainly with the individual assignments.To see the effectiveness of NUFlex and the teaching approach that we have used for the courses,we have surveyed with several questions. The survey was conducted using a google form to getfeedback from the students of a particular faculty regarding their experience

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Cadavious M. Jones; Rajendran Swamidurai, Alabama State University ; Johnathan Barnett, Huntingdon College; Derrick Dean, Alabama State University ; Raynetta Prevo-Williams, Alabama State University

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with similar strength. The creation of new lightweight composites isalready being applied to the design of other vehicles [Prucz et al., 2013]. 2In the supply chain for the manufacturing of UAVs there is also a need to ensure that theproduction is compliant with design specifications. We define the four stages of the (advanced)manufacturing process as such 1. Development a. Research b. Analysis 2. Baseline Systems a. Prototype b. Design 3. Production a. Planning b. Testing 4. Logistics a. Delivery b. Support3. Introducing Advanced Manufacturing through UAV Construction and Analysis intoExisting

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Cristian Scott Stransky, Northeastern University; Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University

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considered its strength, aesthetics, cost, and itsability to support large amounts of copper coils around it.Our main goal is to prove that this model of elevator can generate electricity, and to see if it isprofitable compared to the cost. Since this project was an experiential engineering educationalproject to prove the concept, we did not plan to do further experimentation once the concept isproved, but, we hope that this educational model could lay the groundwork for real worldtechnology development.Methods and ApproachTo build the model, we considered using LEGO bricks, wood, or 3D printed elements. Our firstconcern was practicality, that is, whether the model constructed with a particular material wouldbe suitable to test the concept. Second

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) and Universidad Andres Bello (UNAB); Itzel Hernandez-Armenta, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Jorge Eugenio de la Garza Becerra, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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opportunities and exploit them, thus, students learn to read and understand and better build their understanding.  What a textbook actually is. Textbooks are often used as an outline for course planning. Most textbooks are built as repositories of information on a concept or knowledge area and tend to be ordered in a certain way, sometimes by time of discovery, and other times in order of ‘difficulty’. This order may not have authentic or significant for developing cognitive interconnections. Also, books often promote remembering how to do specific problems which we have identified as a problem itself.Inconsistencies regarding velocityIn this article, misconceptions and incongruencies around the concept of

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathaniel Raymond Nunez, University of Detroit Mercy; E. Prasad Venugopal, University of Detroit Mercy

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paper we have described the results of an experiment involving the forensic application ofNewton’s law of cooling as an example of biologically-relevant physics concepts suitable for anundergraduate laboratory. The undergraduate research student was tasked with reproducing theresults presented in a peer-reviewed article from the pages of The Physics Teacher. Havingsuccessfully completed this exercise, the student was then required to design and implement theexperiment to test a new hypothesis. The final step of the research plan was aimed at training thestudent in writing skills by requiring him to create an undergraduate laboratory manual for theexperiments.The benefits of this research model include the relevancy and appropriateness of

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Teresa L. Larkin, American University

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Paper ID #33437Inclusive Writing: Pre- and Post-COVID-19Dr. Teresa L. Larkin, American University Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education and Director and Faculty Liaison to the Combined Plan Dual-degree Engineering Program at American University. Dr. Larkin conducts ed- ucational research and has published widely on topics related to the assessment of student learning in introductory physics and engineering courses. Noteworthy is her work with student writing as a learning and assessment tool in her introductory physics courses for non-majors. One component of her research focuses on the role

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Yukio Yoritomo, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Nicole Turnipseed, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Maxx Joseph Villotti, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Aric Tate, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kelly Searsmith, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthias Grosse Perdekamp, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Paul Prior, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Julie L. Zilles, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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determining relevant content on students. One activity (“pre-draft” in Table 3) guided student creation of the content, as students were asked to make therubrics themselves for the new assignment. Specifically, they were given a rubric, like Figure 1,and asked to fill in the description box for each feature. The student-created rubrics were thenused by the TAs when grading and by peer review partners when providing feedback. Having thestudents decide for themselves what constitutes the focal features of the rubric, like precise andaccurate use of concepts or professional style, encouraged them to reflect on the assigned genreand build genre flexibility (the first writing learning goal). Introducing planning processes, i.e.the “pre-draft

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Huseyin Sarper P.E., Old Dominion University; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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, science, and mathematics, outcome 3 - an ability tocommunicate effectively with a range of audiences, outcome 5 – an ability to function effectivelyon a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusiveenvironment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives, and outcome 6 – an ability to developand conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineeringjudgment to draw conclusions.Review of Project ComponentsThe appendix shows additional pictures of this project. Each team collected three data sets usingeach of the available vehicle types: coupe, truck, and bus. Three engine types were used A8-0, B6-0, and C6-0. “0” denotes no delay engines typically used in the first stage of

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Inci Ruzybayev, York College of Pennsylvania; Benjamin J. Zile; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Taylor Schmidt

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their program we should consider introducing more projects starting from the firstyear since these students want to see where they will apply the knowledge they gain in class rightaway. 5. Future Plans There are many options available for implementing this kind of a project. Overall, thegoal is to spread the material throughout the course as much as possible so that the workload forthe students is not intense. It is also good for students to revisit and analyze their resultsfrequently so that it stays fresh in their minds. With this in mind, it may be desirable to introducesome concepts and calculations earlier. For example, students could begin learning about vehiclespeed and acceleration concepts prior to the force chapters

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Geraldine L. Cochran, Rutgers University; Bryce Troncone, Rutgers University; Bianca R. Evangelista, Rutgers University; Pablo J. Cueva Vera, Rutgers University; Gafar O. Tajudeen, Rutgers University; Nazeer Mosley, Rutgers University; Russell Thomas Soto, Rutgers University; Nathaniel Debebe Asefa, Rutgers University; Nkenna Opara, Rutgers University; Corey Ptak, Rutgers University

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despite challenges.V. Future work Future plans for this work include conducting more interviews with eligible participants.We will also establish interrater reliability for coding interviews using a priori codes andemergent codes. Finally, our goal is to use the experiences shared by the LAs to weave togetherprofiles of the student learning experience during this time of crises.References[1] Otero, V., Pollock, S., McCray, R., & Finkelstein, N. (2006). Who is responsible forpreparing science teachers? Science, 313(5786), 445-446.[2] Otero, V., Pollock, S., & Finkelstein, N. (2010). A physics department’s role in preparingphysics teachers: The Colorado learning assistant model. American Journal of Physics, 78(11),1218-1224.[3

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello

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/24772[5] G. Zavala and A. Dominguez, “Engineering students’ perception of relevance of physics and mathematics,” in 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, pp. 26664.1 – 26664.20, 2016. https://peer.asee.org/26664[6] J. W. Creswell, Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research, 4th ed., Boston: Pearson, 2011.[7] A. Field, Discovering Statistics Using SPSS, 5th ed., Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2017.[8] OECD, Science Competencies for Tomorrow's World: Volume 1: Analysis, OECD, 2007. Available in https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264040014-en