Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

conventional hydroelectric generation for the first time in the U.S.history. Moreover, total utility scale solar for the first time surpassed geothermal powergeneration in 2014. Figure 1 displays the exponential growth of utility scale solar generationsince 2001. In 2014, renewable energy generation made up 13.2 percent of total generation. Thelargest three contributors were hydro (6.3 percent), wind (4.4 percent), and biomass (1.6percent), followed by solar (0.4 percent). On the other hand, electrical energy production fromfossil fuel sources coal has still the largest share of 38.6% which is followed by natural gas witha share of 27.5% 3. Figure 1. Growth of Solar Energy Generation3Solar energy is one of the most distributed

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gholam Ali Shaykhian, Florida Institute of Technology; Mohd Abdelgadir Khairi, Najran University; Jinan Ziade

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Computing & Information Technology

corporations seeking to expand successfully. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Architectural evaluation of Master Data Management (MDM): Literature Review Abstract: Architectural evaluation of MDM data models are influenced by technicalassessment, business requirements, and designers’ preferences. Therefore, selecting the rightmodel for an organization requires quantitative method with qualitative embedded design study.Greene [4] states that three purposes of quantitative study with embedded qualitative designinclude 1) triangulation, to guarantee or attain validation of data, or convergent validation; 2)complimentarily, to elucidate, clarify, or

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Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Michael Escuti, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in the literature in recent years,with numerous publications on several variations of this concept. Broadly, this approach isunderstood to mean swapping the traditionally in-class lecture with the out-of class activities likeproblem solving and projects. Generally this means students are assigned some form of online orvideo lectures to watch at home, opening up class time for a variety of active and/orcollaborative learning experiences.Despite the fact that the term “flipped classroom” has been around for some years, severalsurveys of the literature conclude that there is a need for further research in this area.1-3 This isdue in part to the fact that instructor implementation of this educational model varies widely,meaning there is not one

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Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University; Matthew Raman Fulton, Oral Roberts University; Brennan T. Harrup, Oral Roberts University; Meagan N Case, Oral Roberts University

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Mechanical Engineering

rapidly toalmost zero level.In an isothermal wall or ceiling jet, the centerline velocity in the second and third zones can beshown to decay as 𝑈𝑥,2 𝑘ℎ 𝑈𝑥,3 √ℎ𝑤 =√𝑥 , =𝑘 (1) 𝑈0 𝑈0 𝑥Where x is the streamwise coordinate, 𝑈𝑥,2 , 𝑈𝑥,3 are the centerline velocities in zones 2 and 3respectively, U0 is the initial velocity of the wall or ceiling air jet, h and w are the height andwidth of the initial incoming air jet cross section, and k is a dimensionless constant ofproportionality.The laminar wall jet was first studied by

Conference Session

Professional Skills development in Design

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Matthew Cromwell, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Andreas Febrian, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

, engineering design, project managementIntroduction Although teamwork has been recognized as one of the major skills practiced in theworkplace, in educational settings it is often perceived by students as challenging and addingcomplexity to their design tasks. In engineering programs, students are expected to be able towork in teams and this expectation is even prescribed in one of the student outcomes endorsed bythe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) - Criterion 3. StudentOutcomes (d).1 Working on a design project in a team requires effective self-regulations.Students’ deficiencies in learning, including learning to work together in a team, are caused by alack of self-regulation.2 This article focuses only on students

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farshid Marbouti, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

instruction. Ideally, the goals ofPD include increasing subject knowledge, enhancing pedagogical techniques, and improvingclassroom management skills. While there is not a single format for successful PD, researchershave identified best practices and characteristics of effective professional development. Theseinclude (1) addressing faculty and student learning goals and needs, (2) being driven by a well-defined image of effective classroom learning and teaching, (3) building content and pedagogicalcontent knowledge, (4) being research based, (5) allowing collaboration among colleagues andother experts to improve practice, and (6) continuous evaluation and improvement of the PD6-8.Our work focuses on the development of content for PD on the topic of

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Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Scott McCrae, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11791Identifying Factors Impacting First Year Persistence in Computer GraphicsTechnologyMr. Eric Scott McCrae, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Eric McCrae is a senior graphic designer and web developer at Blue Octopus Printing Company, a large printing and mailing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has over 17 years experience in the printing and mailing industry specializing in graphic design for print and mail marketing. Eric is the father of 1 and husband to Mia the love of his life.Dr. Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Eugenia Fernandez is an Associate

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Project-based Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ihab Habib P.E., Austin Peay State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Program Managerfor the Construction and Civil Engineering Technology Program. One of the taskspresented was to recruit more students to the Program. Female students, as a minority inthe STEM ENGT curricula were a particular priority for the department recruitment.Other tasks were to make necessary changes to the curriculum standards and Page 26.28.3improvement to mentoring for students that could lead toward improvement inenrollment, retention, and completion of the STEM ENGT Program. The following were the research questions in this research project:1. What factors influenced enrollment of female STEM Engineering Technologystudents’ enrollment

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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ken C Stanton, Colorado State University; Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

,academic needs assessment, exemplified in the creation of a hybrid-electric vehicle engineering(HEVE) program for undergraduates and graduate students at Colorado State University (CSU).The program that was created is used as a case study to illustrate how the process and results ofthe needs assessment guide creation of the learning objectives and program details, so thatreaders can readily utilize this process for their own needs.2. MethodsThe needs assessment process applied was designed by the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA) [1]. This methods is applied and documented (in a more narrativeformat) here with only minor modifications required to apply the process to engineeringcurriculum objectives development needs assessment

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Something New??? within Engineering Design Graphics Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Daniel Kostar, Daniel Webster College; John Glossner, Daniel Webster College; Linda Marquis, Daniel Webster College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Daniel Webster College

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Engineering Design Graphics

extensions forboth course-level and program-level assessment discussed.ACAT course-level assessment overviewThe Learning Management System (LMS) used by DWC is the open source Moodle12 LMS. It Page 26.513.3allows external programs to access its database (e.g., grade book data). Before summarizingcourse-level assessment functionality of the ACAT software, its revised interface is discussed.Since its inception, the ACAT software has evolved to include program- level assessmentfeatures. As such, Figure 1 shows a screen shot of the revised main interface indicating theadvanced capabilities (program-level assessment) and distinct Instructor/Dean functionality

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Virtual Instruction and Collaboration

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Obasegun Tekena Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University; Lawrence O. Kehinde, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State; Olawale Babatunde Akinwale, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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Computers in Education

great distances.A sketch of a typical remote lab model is shown in figure 1. Figure 1: Typical Remote Lab Structure 21.1 Issues of Remote LabsSeveral advances in laboratory education have been credited to remote labs3. Remote labs havebeen found to be successful in teaching and research in several different areas such as digitalprocess control4, 5, 6, aerospace applications5 , PID control7, 8 , digital electronics9, robotics10, 11predictive control, embedded communication systems12 and real-time video and voiceapplications. Despite the successes of remote labs, they face a number of challenges. In ourexperience, one of the most prominent challenges to remote labs is the rapid loss of interest bythe students when

Conference Session

INDUSTRY DAY SESSION: CMC PANEL SESSION ONE

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert B. Rhoads, Ohio State University; Jacob T Allenstein, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Clifford A Whitfield, Ohio State University

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Corporate Member Council

these expectations. “A strategy for realigning engineeringeducation must be developed within the contexts of understanding the elements of engineeringand recognizing the importance of constant communication with the public and engineeringcommunity stakeholders on the goals of education reinvention and the value of success.”1Collaboration between academe and industry is crucial to prepare engineers to meet learningoutcomes and the challenges of the future. To meet these challenges, engineering education mustbe realigned and a strategy must be developed to recognize the need to communicate with thepublic and engineering community stakeholders on the goals of education and the value ofsuccess.1 According to Rick Stephens, retired Sr. VP of Human

Conference Session

General Technical Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Geoffrey Brown, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

using theScience of Science toolkit27. From this sample, an actor-paper citation network wasextracted, as well as a bibliographic coupling network. These networks were thenexported into R for analysis and visualization. The author paper citation network allowedfor the identification of the most popular publication venues. Those results then drove thedevelopment of a journal-seeding network. Each approach is described in further detailbelow.''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''1'It'is'worth'noting'that'a'similar'search'in'Google'Scholar'returns'7,790'articles.'However,' Page

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Mechanics of Materials

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanics

time.The paper also discusses developing engineering mobile apps as a non-computer scientist. Thework determined that Abobe AIR development framework allows relatively easy development ofweb and mobile apps when compared to native programming or HTML5 with JavaScript. AIRalso avoids programming the same app three times (web browsers, Android and iOS).Programming with AIR framework requires using ActionScript which is similar to JavaScript orC#, and is reasonably easy to learn. Unlike traditional desktop (and laptop) computers, mobiledevices generally must download software through specific web sites such as Apple's iTunesApp Store and Google's Play Store.1 Introduction and Purpose of Torsion HPCBasic undergraduate aerospace and mechanical

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Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University; Nasser Ghariban, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

, solutions and outcomes of thissenior project. The learning outcome from this project can improve several courses inmanufacturing curriculum including: 1) CAD/CAM, 2) Manufacturing Processes, and 3)Manufacturing Automation etc.1 IntroductionPresident Obama announced a $1 billion investment in a National Network for ManufacturingInnovation (NNMI) program to revamp a vibrant advanced manufacturing sector for theAmerican economy and national security [1]. The NNMI program has the goal to advance Page 26.1229.3American domestic manufacturing by creating a robust national innovation ecosystem. VirginiaState University’s manufacturing program is surrounded

Conference Session

Engineering Laboratory Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Schertzer, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Patricia Iglesias, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); John D. Wellin, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto for his work characterizing the motion and mixing of droplets in Digital Microfluidic Devices. He continued as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto where he focused on the design and commercialization of a point of care Digital Microfluidic device. During this time, Dr. Schertzer was also a sessional lecturer at Ryerson University (Toronto, ON) where he taught (1) Integrated Manufacturing and (2) Design of BioMEMS. Since joining RIT, Dr. Schertzer has had the opportunity to teach (1) Thermodynamics I, (2) Engineering Measurements Labo- ratory, and (3) Laboratory Applications in Mechatronics.Dr. Patricia Iglesias, Rochester Institute of

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel

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New Engineering Educators

encourage participation, prompt lively discussion, and support student comprehensionof class subject material content. Clicker quizzes were administered during numerous classsessions to reinforce concepts gained from previously required reading assignments. Quizzesranged from 3 to 27 multiple choice questions, with an average of quiz comprised of 14questions. A total of eleven clicker quizzes, including a total of 158 questions, were given tostudents during the 2013 Spring semester. Table 1 summarizes number of students participating,number of quiz questions, and student average percent grade for each clicker quiz. Studentparticipation varied from a low of 29 (63%) students to full class attendance of 46 (100%), andaveraged 88 percent class

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lina Margarita Prada-Angarita, Fundación Universidad del Norte; Katherine Sofía Palacio, Fundación Universidad del Norte; Carmen Regina Berdugo Correa, Fundación Universidad del Norte

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Industrial Engineering

design experience that requires: 1) to design a product andits production process; 2) to determine the best location for facilities; 3) to design a facilitylayout; 4) to carry out an analysis of capacity.The use of a structured Cooperative Learning (CL) strategy suggests a positive environmentfor the students to help each other to develop the design competence in the Engineeringcurricula. In the past years, the assessment process in the program has allowed to identifynew opportunities to improve the design competence and to close the gap between thefreshman and senior design experiences. For the PSD course, the new lab facilities and thecommitment of the lab instructors from the upcoming courses allow the junior designexperience to be enriched

Conference Session

Software and Programming

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Peter Y. Wu, Robert Morris University; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

careful handling of two types of knowledge called episteme byAristotle (meaning theoretical knowledge) and phronesis referring to practical knowledge [1]. Itis the practical knowledge that is interesting to the student and immediately useful to thecommunity. However, it has been realized that the practical knowledge cannot be easily taught ina class room setting as it requires lots of time and experience. The use of case studies is thereforeimportant because it taps into practical knowledge and real world experiences that students areable to relate to and learn from. Among many other educational tools that have been developedto realize the learning objectives in computing field, tools based on case studies are definitely inshort supply [2

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First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen E Silliman, Gonzaga University; Toni Boggan, Gonzaga University; Vladimir A Labay, Gonzaga University; George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University, Spokane; Suzann Girtz, Gonzaga University

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First-Year Programs

on the students’ retention and performance. A significant conclusionof Stassen relative to the current study is summarized in the following passage from the Stassenpaper3 These results clearly suggest that a variety of fairly humble LC models can have a number of positive effects on the first-year student experience. These positive effects are not limited to those models that are highly coordinated or have extensive faculty involvement, nor are they dependent on selective student enrollments. In fact, in this study, the LC model that was not selective, and was most often ranked in Fig. 1 as having a Low Focus on important LC dimensions, had the most consistently positive outcomes and, for the most part

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Timothy L Elliott, Brigham Young University; Alan R Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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International

provides training for fortune 500 companies throughout the world. Page 26.372.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Comparing Engineering and Non-Engineering International Programs to Determine Value and Future DirectionsIntroductionInternational programs are a common approach to achieving a variety of global competency-related learning outcomes [1]. Such programs are generally designed to meet lofty goals such asproviding an in-depth understanding of people and their culture in such a way that disciplinespecific practices are compared and contrasted, personal

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #16190Enculturation of Diverse Students to the Engineering Practices through First-Year Engineering College ExperiencesDr. Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University Dr. Richard got his Ph. D. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989 & a B. S. at Boston University, 1984. He was at NASA Glenn, 1989-1995, taught at Northwestern for Fall 1995, worked at Argonne National Lab, 1996-1997, Chicago State, 1997-2002. Dr. Richard is a Sr. Lecturer & Research Associate in Aerospace Engineering @ Texas A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University; Peter J. Clarke, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

software testing repository that provides educators and learners with online materials and socio-psychological supporting components. This project provides several learning and engagement strategies (LESs) such as gamification, collaborative learning,1 http://wrestt.cis.fiu.edu/social interaction and networking to improve students’ knowledge of software testing inprogramming courses ranging from CS1/CS2 to more advanced courses with aprogramming component. In this experimental study at Alabama A&M University(AAMU), through a two-year collaborative effort with Florida International University(FIU) [1], we present the data, results and analysis of using gamification in programmingrelated courses, as well as the way to improve

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R Haughery, Iowa State University; D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

, • Effective problem solving involves clearly communicated data-driven solutions using technical tools and quantitative methods. • Effective problem solving is cyclical and involves the fundamental inter-related phases of Define, Identify, Determine, Produce, Analyze, and Communicate. • The fundamental problem solving method can be applied to all aspects of technology.Mechatronic ExperienceThe tangible artifact used in our mechatronic experience was the computer controlled mobilerobot in Figure 1. This experience was developed for and piloted to 48 students in its firstsemester of deployment. The culminating challenge for this experience required student teams tocollectively create and integrate original

Conference Session

Exploring Research Methodologies in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jack S Rossetti, Syracuse University; Michael Garrett, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University

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Student

number ofviews of each video, how much percentage each visitor watched, the total amount of time eachvisitor spent on each video, the total amount of time, visitors, and views for each slide, and theaverage percentage of completion of each video. Figure 1 displays an example of the statisticaldata provided from the Office Mix website. Another noteworthy tool was the ability to look atthese statistics in any time frame specified by the user; Office mix allowed the user to look at thedata from week to week as well as over then entire semester. Figure 1: An example of an uploaded video’s analytic data recorded and provided from Microsoft mix at https://mix.office.com/Results and Discussion At the end

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Computers in Education Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nannan He, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Han-Way Huang, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Navya Mereddy

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

BoosterPack plugin-in modules is a flexible, cost-effective,well-supported platform for teaching embedded networking and developing IoT applications.1. IntroductionThe recent industry survey shows that around 60% of new embedded designs include networkingcapabilities 1. As IPv4 is giving way to IPv6, every device on the Internet can have its ownunique IP address. The number of connected devices on the Internet is predicted to surpass 50billion by 2020. Such growing interconnected web of devices is often referred to IoT. Thesedevices vary from personal electronics to industrial machines and sensors. The majority ofdevices in the IoT contain 32-bit MCUs with large flash memory and the wide range of standardI/O interfaces including networking. As IoT

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Loryn R. Becker, Michigan Technological University; Ted J. Wierzba, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Ebrahim Tarshizi, Michigan Technological University; Laura Claire O'Connor, Michigan Technological University; Ryan J. Livernois, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

various geophysical surveys. With data collected in the field I can utilize Surfer 9 and GM-SYS to map the subsurface, as well as using Maptek’s Vulcan mine software to develop and visualize ore bodies in the subsurface. After graduating with my Bachelors degree, I am looking to forward my education and receive my Masters degree in geology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Lab-Scale Autonomous Haul Truck for Underground Mine Operations L. Becker1, T. Wierzba1, M. Azizi1*, A. Sergeyev1*, E. Tarshizi2*, L. O’Connor2, R. Livernois2 1 Electrical Engineering Technology, School of Technology 2

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MVCC Technical Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith A. Landry PE, Georgia Southern University; Mike Jackson, Georgia Southern University

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

efficacy they will conduct in the College of Engineering & InformationTechnology (CEIT) at Georgia Southern University (2016-2020) to assess the effectiveness of theSTEM mentoring effort.Major Issues Faced by Veteran StudentsThe most significant challenges faced by veteran students in their transition from military tocivilian life as well as those experienced in the transition to an academic environment are describedin three relatively recent and comprehensive surveys conducted between 2010 and 2015. The mostrecent study (2015), conducted by the Institute for Veterans & Military Families (IVMF), analyzedsurvey answers provided by over 4900 respondents (Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard,Veterans and Dependents)1. The IVMF survey noted

Conference Session

New Pedagogical Approaches in Chemical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

are shown in Figures 1 and 2.Figures 1 and 2 show that written Concept Quizzes ask straightforward questions which requireno calculations. In Figure 2, it can be seen that Parts (a) and (c) can be answered in one word,and may even be able to be guessed correctly with little conceptual understanding; however, thelion’s share of the grade on a Concept Quiz involves correctly explaining “why?” in writtenformat. There are two key challenges for students when they encounter these explanations: 1) Do I have the conceptual understanding required to answer the question? 2) Can I communicate this understanding to another person skilled in the art in a brief, cogent written statement?The goal of combining these two challenges is to allow

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Nicholas P. Langhoff, Skyline College; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Eva Schiorring; Tracy Huang, Canada College

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

, theeffectiveness of the course resources, their use of these resources, and their overall satisfactionwith the course.1. IntroductionThe 2012 President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) report, “Engageto Excel” indicates that the United States needs to produce one million additional STEMprofessionals in the next decade in order to retain its historical preeminence in science andtechnology. To meet this need, the number of undergraduate STEM degrees will have to increaseby about 34 percent annually over the current rates. The PCAST report proposes that addressingthe retention problem in the first two years of college is the most promising and cost-effectivestrategy to address this need1. The California Community College System, with