Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Kaplan, California State University, Northridge; James Flynn, California State University, Northridge; Sharlene Katz P.E., California State University, Northridge

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Criterion 3 StudentOutcome (a): “An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the Page 24.343.8discipline.” Questions 1.15 and 1.16 directly assess Student Outcome (b): “An ability to analyzea problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.”Questions 1.5 and 1.6, as well as questions 1.17 and 1.18, are related to Student Outcomes (c)and (i), which are “An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system,process, component, or program to meet desired needs” and “An ability to use current techniques,skills, and tools necessary for computing practice” respectively

Conference Session

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Cohen, Lafayette College; Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College; Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

Ethics 13: 463-487.17. Seely, B. (2005). “Patterns in the history of engineering education reform: A brief essay.” In Educating the Engineer of 2020 (pp. 114–30). Washington, DC: National Academy of Engineering.18. Borrego, M. and Bernhard, J. (2011). “The Emergence of Engineering Education Research as an Internationally Connected Field of Inquiry,” Journal of Engineering Education 100: 14-4719. Jesiek, B., Newswander, L. and Borrego, M. (2009). “Engineering Education Research: Discipline, Community, or Field?,” Journal of Engineering Education 97: 39-52. Page 24.807.1320. Downey, G. (2009). “What is Engineering Studies For?: Dominant

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs and Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jude L. DePalma, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ananda Mani Paudel, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Hüseyin Sarper, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Ding Yuan, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. 6 Page 24.791.6In the senior design project, each team must include an evaluation of the impacts onsustainability. Table 1 shows the rubric we use to evaluate that portion of the project report. F D C B A Not mentioned Mentioned only as Section includes a Section consists of Section consists of a part of another single sentence a single paragraph one or more objective but is not paragraphs

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Brian Thomas, Trine University; Andrea Mitofsky, Trine University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; John Eiler

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

24.122.114. J. E. Froyd, P. C. Wankat, K. A. Smith, Five Major Shifts in 100 Years of Engineering Education, Proc. of the IEEE 100, 1344-1360, 2012.5. Y. Wong, K. Siu, A Model of Creative Design Process for Fostering Creativity of Students in Design Education, Intl. J. Technology & Design Education, 2012. 22(4): p. 437-450.6. N. Anderson, Design Thinking: Employing an Effective Multidisciplinary Pedagogical Framework to Foster Creativity and Innovation in Rural and Remote Education, Australian & International J. Rural Education, 2012. 22(2): p. 43-52.7. B. Blair, Elastic Minds? Is the Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Curriculum Equipping our Students for the Future: A Case Study, Art, Design &

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich University; Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Page 24.178.5Project EvolutionA concise summary of the previously reported4 lessons learned in the first implementation of theproject is provided below in Table 1. For convenience, a letter has been assigned to each of theinsights. In the discussion that follows laying out the modified execution of the project in theSpring of 2013, each change that is detailed will reference the associated lesson that motivatedthe change by listing the corresponding letter afterward in parentheses.Table 1 - Lessons learned from the initial execution of the hydroelectric generator design project. Identifier Lesson Learned / Insight LL-a Narrow the problem definition LL-b Multiply component design options to increase tasks for added

Conference Session

Integration of Engineering and Other Disciplines (Including Liberal Arts)

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Felse, Northwestern University; Igor Kourkine

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering education. Proceedings of the 118th ASEE Annual Conference, Vancouver BC, (2011).8. Pryor, J. H., et. al. The American Freshman: National Norms Fall 2011. UCLA Higher Education Research Institute Report, (2011).9. Duval-Couetil, N., et. al. Engineering students and entrepreneurship education: Involvement, attitudes and outcomes. Intl. J. Eng. Edu., 28(2), 425-435, (2012).10. Peterfreund, A. R. Epicenter baseline survey report. https://www.dropbox.com/s/7z9hgp67t0mr9sk/Epicenter- Baseline-Survey-Report-FINAL315.pdf. Last accessed February 2014.11. Yoder, B, L. Engineering by numbers. http://www.asee.org/papers-and-publications/publications/college- profiles/2011-profile-engineering-statistics.pdf. Last

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs and Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

- Page 24.1195.14systems: lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. ABET outcomes (and modified outcomes) covered by thiscourse: a, b, c, d, kERE 3024 Unified Robotics III:This is the third course in a four course sequence combining mechanical engineering, electrical& computer engineering and computer science to develop both the theory and practice ofrobotics engineering. The focus of this course is actuator design, embedded computing andcomplex response processes. The principles of operation and interface methods for variousactuators will be discussed. Various feedback control mechanisms including motion control andforce control will be implemented using software executing in an embedded system. Thenecessary concepts for real-time processor programming

Conference Session

Integration of Engineering and Other Disciplines (Including Liberal Arts)

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #8981What’s in the Soup? Auto-ethnograhies from an Engineer, a Physicist, andan English Professor Regarding a Successful Multidisciplinary Grand Chal-lenge ProgramDr. Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Anneliese Watt is Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She teaches and re- searches technical and professional communication, rhetoric and composition, medicine in literature, and other humanities elective courses to engineering and science students. Her graduate work in rhetoric and literature was completed at Penn State, and her recent research often focuses on engineering and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University; Jack V. Matson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Darrell Velegol, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #9669A Multidisciplinary MOOC on Creativity, Innovation, and Change: Encour-aging Experimentation and Experiential Learning on a Grand ScaleDr. Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Kathryn Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design 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 computational dynamics. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a Senior

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Date DateFig. 5(a) Roof Inner Temperature (July 21-Aug Fig. 5(b) Roof

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Feng Zhou, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wen-hao Zeng, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shijiao Li, Georgia Institute of Technology; Charles Drexler; Chong Wang; Hongrui Zhang, Georgia institute of Technology; Roger Jianinx Jiao, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

two; constraints; Time and budget system. Requires two Additional safety constraints. processors. mechanism needed.Embodiment DesignBased on the advantages and disadvantages, especially the time and budget requirements,Concept 2 was selected for the capstone project. A preliminary prototype was assembled inSolidworks as shown in Figure 1 (a), based on which, further evaluation checks and optimizationof the design were also conducted and the refined prototype was shown in Figure 1 (b). Whendesigning and building the prototype vehicle, many mechanical variables had to be considered toensure the

Conference Session

Nanotechnology

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. A log-scale-basedrelationship should be established from the macroscale to the atomic scale to help studentsunderstand the scale and range of the nanoscale. An example of a team beginning to establishthis log-scale relationship can be seen in Figure 3.B. Representations of ScaleThe majority of student teams presented content that demonstrated the concept of scale, butmany of them only incorporated the absolute numeric dimensions of objects (i.e. Quantitative Page 24.609.12Absolute). Magana, Brophy, and Bryan (2012) considered this the highest level of studentunderstanding in Gagne’s taxonomy (i.e. mathematical reasoning), 14 but this study

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Motahareh Tina Alaei, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Michael Ryan Lynch

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

transfer analysis of coolinga transformer, and thermodynamic analysis of a refrigeration cycle. These experiments werenecessary to gain required knowledge of the project or to prove that the design met the needs ofproject (Outcome B), and they usually involved use of modern engineering tools andtechniques (Outcome K). The project involved multiple designs in various areas, such asHVAC, grounding, lighting system, cable tray, and roof and foundation (Outcome C). Thisproject was multidisciplinary, and the students from multiple disciplines worked as a team tocomplete the project (Outcome D).The first phase of the project was to understand what exactly ESML needed, formulate theproblem, conduct research and experiments, and finally propose solutions

Conference Session

Sustainability

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Wilcox , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

” activities, while social events, including those with asustainability focus (e.g. trips to the downtown Farmer’s Market) that were designed primarily tobuild community were designated “extra-curricular” activities. In other years, the course hasbeen team taught with slightly different content, although the basic design of the course and itsintegration into the LLC were similar.Our learning assessment is based on several survey instruments administered during the fall 2012semester. Specifically, the paper draws on a) the results of a pre/post survey; b) instructorevaluation of student work; c) a separate, blind review of student work evaluated according to aquantitative metric and standardized evaluation rubric (based on a modified Bloom’s taxonomy

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Genisson Silva Coutinho, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia; Ana Rita Queiroz Ferraz, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana; Cristina Voigt Coutinho, Voigt Brasil Recursos Humanos

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #10170A Hybrid Interdisciplinary Mechatronics Engineering Course Using ContentBased Learning and Project Based LearningProf. Genisson Silva Coutinho P.E., Instituto Federal de Educac¸a˜ o, Ciˆencia e Tecnologia da Bahia Genisson Silva Coutinho currently teaches in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Technology at the Instituto Federal de Educac¸a˜ o, Ciˆencia e Tecnologia da Bahia. He is a mechanical engineer and holds a Bachelor’s degree in law and a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He has been teaching at different levels, from the first year of technical high school to the final year of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

condition. Page 24.765.8ASEE Annual Conference, 2014 Figure 1: Psychrometric charts for heating (a) and cooling (b) seasonsWall and Windows Input: In determining our walls and windows U-Values ASHRAE Standard 90.1and ASHRAE handbook fundamentals 2009 were utilized. We went with all of the base values stipulatedby them.Outside Supply Air: To determine the amount of required outside supply air we used a spreadsheetwhich utilized both IBC and ASHRAE standard 62.1. In this spreadsheet room occupancy classificationswere given along with their areas and the normal number of occupants. Based on these simple variablesthe program

Conference Session

Sustainability

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin L. Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sarah Aileen Brownell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Alexander T. Dale, Engineers for a Sustainable World

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

formulate it”, (b) “solutions to wicked problems are not computable throughoptimization calculations”, (c) problems are non-repeatable, and (d) wicked problems areaddressed in an open-ended temporal space (p. 133).2 Because wicked problems are by definitionnever solved, we discuss ‘responses’ rather than ‘solutions’ in this paper.Traditional examples of wicked problems include social issues such as homelessness or K-12education in the U.S. Most people would agree that a problem exists in these areas, but theappropriate response to that problem shows a large variation depending on individual values (e.g.charter schools, merit pay, increased public funding). Many challenges within the engineering

Conference Session

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Vurkaç, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

society. He also places thisunderstanding in the context of ABET criterion (b), “an ability to design and conductexperiments, analyze and interpret data” [6, p. 2], in that such ability is part of the scientificmethod, which has its foundations in the philosophy of science, and which together alsoconstitute one of the primary components of the course design for IDM and SMR.Splitt [7] interprets the demand on engineers as the “solution of problems involving humanvalues, attitudes, and behavior, as well as the interrelationships and dynamics of social, political,environmental, and economic systems on a global basis” [7, p. 182], restated in the conclusion interms of “problems involving … world cultures, religions, ethics, and economics” and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael P. Frank, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; Kamal E. Amin, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Okenwa I. Okoli, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Sungmoon Jung Ph.D., FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; Robert A. Van Engelen, Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the Integrated Product and Process Design honors program at the University of Florida’s College of Engineering, when he was as an assistant professor in the department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering there, during the period 1999-2004. He received his B.Sci. from Stanford Uni- versity in 1991, and completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at M.I.T. in 1999.Prof. Kamal E Amin, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Over 35 years industrial experience with 3M Company, Norton Co., and Bendix/ Allied Corp. and around 9 years academic experience at several universities including FSU, WPI, Univ. Massachusetts, Wayne State Univ. Lawrence Inst. of Technology, and

Conference Session

Nanotechnology

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Sudhir Shrestha, IUPUI; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, IUPUI

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Page 24.697.6Outcomes (based on ABET Criterion): Successful completion of the above courses preparestudents to be able to:a. Understand the fundamental aspects of the field of nanotechnology, and analyze its wide range of applications and impact on the world economy and describe the status of nanotechnology infrastructure and products in the USA in instrumentation, devices, materials, and applications. [a,b,c,d]b. Apply knowledge from interdisciplinary areas of math and science into the nanosystems, integrating various disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.[a, d]c. Apply atomic/molecular scale devices and design into integrated nanosystems related to information technology, energy, and medicine.[c, k]d

Conference Session

Sustainability

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Caroline Carvill, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jessica Livingston, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

Professional Communication, and Technical Communication Quarterly, among others.Dr. Caroline Carvill, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Richard A House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Richard House is Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. In addition to engineering communication and pedagogy, he has scholarly interests in sustainability and Shakespeare.Jessica Livingston, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Jessica Livingston is an Associate Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She received a B.A. from The University of Georgia, an M.A. from the University of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Cassandra Gribbins, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ian T. Ferguson, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

projections, section views, andauxiliary views. Figure 1(a) shows a screencast which was captured using LifeCam Studio®, theaudio illustration explains the layout of the given views and how to complete the missing topview and the corresponding isometric view. The cubes were used to construct the 3-D model tovisualize the different views and the relationship between the orthographic views and theisometric view. Figure 1(b) describes a section view sketching screencast which was created byusing Camtasia Studio® to record the hand writing on OneNote with a Samsung tablet PC and astylus pen.Figures 2 and 3 document CATIA, Camtasia Studio® was used to capture the CATIA screens todemonstrate how to create a 3D solid model. Figure 2 (a) shows how to use

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold R Underwood, Messiah College; Donald George Pratt, Messiah College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

buttons of theonline survey tool, and for certain items provide a short answer response. The survey questionsaddressed students’ experience with: A) choosing a project prior to or during the Job Fair, B)participating in the Job Search/Selection process itself, and C) working on the project with teammembers since then. Some of these questions were adapted from the work of Orono and Ekwaro-Osire on assessing team formation,8 and others emerged naturally from the unique aspects of ourcompetitive approach. Figure 1 below shows the survey questions, including an introductoryheading explaining the purpose and confidentiality of student responses. Page

Conference Session

Integration of Engineering and Other Disciplines (Including Liberal Arts)

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Otto, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Bradley Adam Camburn, University of Texas, Austin, and Singapore University of Technology & Design; Kristin L. Wood, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD); Giacomo Nannicini, SUTD; Roland Bouffanais, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Elica Kyoseva, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Jean Wan Hong Yong, SUTD; Dario Poletti, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Robert E Simpson; Aditya Prasad Mathur

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

remaining engineering courses was of particularinterest. How comfortable are you solving engineering design problems that ensure biological requirements? a) They are easier than almost any other design problems. b) A bit easier than almost any other design problem. c) Can't say. d) A bit more difficult than almost any other design problem. e) Much more difficult than almost any other design problem.This question was designed to detect any change in comfort at working with design problemsthat incorporate both biology and thermodynamics. The students were given such a problem inthe 2D week, and so if the students were capable, their comfort level should

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs and Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marla Constanza Barrera Botero, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Oscar G. Duarte, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Carolina Sarmiento, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Rene Alexander Soto Perez, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Angélica Rosmery Ghisays, universidad nacional de Colombia

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

is a subclass from B if each object from A is also included in B. • Object and Data Properties: object properties connect pairs of individuals and data properties connect individuals with a data type. • Restrictions and rules: they allow us to infer the represented knowledge. • Functions and processes between classes.Ontologies are tools of the artificial intelligence field that facilitate knowledge share and re-use.They interweave human and machine understanding; this property facilitates the process of ontolo-gies performed among humans and/or machines. Ontologies have been used by several fields suchknowledge engineering, natural-language processing, knowledge representation, intelligent infor-mation integration, cooperative

Conference Session

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto; Deborah Tihanyi, University of Toronto

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

isequivalent to one 50 minute lecture period or a 30 minute lab) shared between all complementarystudies. Our accreditation board acknowledges the need for interpretation and judgement whiledistributing these units across the range of topics covered by this category, noting: While considerable latitude is provided in the choice of suitable content for the complementary studies component of the curriculum, some areas of study are essential in the education of an engineer. Accordingly, the curriculum must include studies in the following: a. Engineering economics b. The impact of technology on society c. Subject matter that deals with central issues, methodologies, and thought

Conference Session

Nanotechnology

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Michael Escuti; John Muth; Veena Misra, North Carolina State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

nano-science and technology? 50%% of Participants 40% Pre-Survey Post-Survey 30% 20% 10% 0% Very Unlikely Somewhat Undecided Somewhat Likely Very Likely Unlikely Unlikely Likely (b) How likely are you to pursue a graduate degree in nano-science and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs and Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron M. Cramer, University of Kentucky; Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Solve basic problems involving power system control, including economic dispatch, and power system stability. 5. Describe modern trends, including distributed generation and smart grid applications. B. PrerequisitesDetermining appropriate prerequisites for this course was challenging. Electrical engineeringstudents have required coursework in circuits that covers topics like phasors, complex power,transformers, and polyphase power. They have also been required to take a course inelectromechanical energy conversion that reviews these topics. Electrical engineering students inthis course should be very comfortable with these topics. On the other hand, students from otherengineering disciplines are only required to take a service course

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sarvagya Vaish, Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology ; David W. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Engineering Education, vol. 94, no. 1, pp. 103-120, 2005.[2] N. Hotaling, B. B. Fasse, L. F. Bost, C. D. Hermann, and C. R. Forest, “A Quantitative Analysis of the Effects of a Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design Course,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 101, no. 4, pp. 630-656, 2012.[3] R. L. Miller, and B. M. Olds, “A Model Curriculum for a Capstone Course in Multidisciplinary Engineering Design,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 83, no. 4, pp. 311-316, 1994.[4] J. T. Allenstein, B. Rhoads, P. Rogers, and C. A. Whitfield, “Examining the Impacts of a Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design,” in 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, 2013.[5] M. Ardis, E. Hole, and J

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Thomas Emison, Taylor University; Kate Yoshino, Taylor University; Stephen Edward Straits, Taylor University; Hank D. Voss, Taylor University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

mathematics, science and engineering b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability d. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g. an ability to communicate effectively (3g1 orally, 3g2 written) h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and