Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Project-based Learning and Cornerstone Courses

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Yanhua Cao, Jackson State University; Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

approaches, the traditional seminar approach to introducing creative strategiesand question prompts may particularly promote students to apply cognitive strategies andquestions prompts and enhance their confidence in their ability. The online learning ofcreative strategies and question prompts may be more effective in scaffolding students’learning process and enhancing students’ learning outcomes. The online learning with e-mailed prompts may be more effective in fostering students’ self-efficacy and learning ofmethodology, and strengthening their interest in creativity and engineering, as well as theircareer identity.1. Introduction Nurturing creativity and metacognitive skills of undergraduate students is critical for U.S.to maintain its global

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology; Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University

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Engineering Ethics

narrow it down to “engineering ethics,” and Google spits out another enormous number: 8,333,000. This is getting discouraging. Finally, you try “teaching engineering ethics,” which yields a mere 1,840,000. Even Google Scholar gives you 17,000 possibilities. A sense of panic begins burbling up: what do you do?Since the “new” ABET criteria appeared over a decade ago, more engineering and technologyprograms have incorporated ethics components in response to Criterion 3f, requiring thatstudents display “an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.”1 For new or evenseasoned educators, however, this is easier said than done.As one of the ancient fields of study, ethics can be quite intimidating, especially the

Conference Session

Evaluation: Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Gregorio, Drexel University; David S Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Brandon Gregory Morton, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Alyssa M Batula, Drexel University; Michael Caro; Jeffrey Scott, Drexel University; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Kara Martine Lindstrom, Drexel University, ExCITe Center

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, but also, presents STEM in an accessible,engaging way, leveraging students’ passion and interest in music as a catalyst for learning. SMTis a unique STEM experience for high-school students who would not otherwise considersupplementing their education with STEM or even pursuing STEM careers.1 IntroductionThe Summer Music Technology (SMT) program offers a unique educational experience for risinghigh school sophomores and juniors. The week-long program, initiated in 2006 as part of an NSFCAREER award, aims to introduce its participants to the concepts underlying modern musictechnology through inquiry-based projects and activities, drawing upon common music listeningand performance experiences. Music continues to prove an integral part of

Conference Session

Communication as Performance

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Alley, The Pennsylvania State University; Lori B. Miraldi, The Pennsylvania State University; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #12419Memory Maps: Helping Engineering Students Fashion Words on the Spot inTheir Technical PresentationsMr. Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Michael Alley is an associate professor of engineering communication at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer-Verlag, 2013) and founder of the web- site Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science (writing.engr.psu.edu), which receives more than 1 million page downloads each year.Lori B Miraldi, The Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Strategies II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matias Recabarren, Universidad de los Andes; Claudio Alvarez, Facultad de Ingenieria y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad de los Andes; María Ignacia Díaz, Universidad de los Andes

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

methodologies almost always involve students discussing questions and solving problemsin class, with much of the work in and out of class being done by students working in smallgroups22. Experimentation with some of these methods has demonstrated that students achievebetter conceptual comprehension and problem-solving capacity learning with them23 13.Although pedagogical innovation in STEM education can lead to improved teaching andlearning, the adoption of innovations is a potentially long-lasting process, posing challenges toinstitutions regarding curriculum development, technology adoption and cultural change24 1 25 26.Several barriers exist to the use and adoption of novel teaching methodologies based on RBIS27 128 . These include student

Conference Session

Microprocessor, Microcontrollers, and Embedded Systems Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

complex touch sensing devices (i.e., touch keys, touch slider andtouchscreen). The Atmel SAM 4S-EK2 board is chosen as the main development boardemployed for practicing the touch devices programming. Multiple capstone projects have beendeveloped, for example adaptive touch-based servo motor control, and calculator and games onthe touchscreen. Our primary experiences indicate that the project-based learning approach withthe utilization of the selected microcontroller board and software package is efficient andpractical for teaching advanced touch sensing techniques. Students have shown the great interestand the capability in adopting touch devices into their senior design projects to improve humanmachine interface.1. IntroductionModern touch

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland

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Mechanical Engineering

subject theirparts to physical testing to verify that certain performance requirements had been met. This alsoallowed them to compare the deflection predictions (made using FEA) with the actual deflectionsunder load. The overall goal of these changes was for the students to come to a clearerunderstanding of how the successful and informed execution of FEA in the design process couldpositively affect the ultimate performance of their designs.The effectiveness of this active, project-based learning approach was assessed through instructorevaluation of student performance, student questionnaires, and solicitation of oral comments.Written student evaluations of the experience indicated that the students (1) enjoyed actuallyseeing their products come

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Teaching and Advising Students in that Critical First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelley Lorimer P.Eng., MacEwan University; Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs

larger class sizes where lecture-style teaching methods are prevalent and remain unchangedfrom year to year. At the end of first year only a fraction of the students remain. Attrition ratesfor degree completion in engineering have been reported to be between 40-60%1-3. At ourinstitution the attrition rates for transfer to second year from our first-year program fall withinthis same range. Efforts to maximize retention have been reported through modifications ofcurriculum4 and teaching methods5 (for example) with varying success.Studies done almost two decades ago found a strong link between personality type and academicsuccess6-9. In particular, these studies used Myer’s Briggs typing as the method of analysis in anattempt to direct teaching

Conference Session

Concept Inventories and Assessment of Knowledge

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A Urlacher, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

developed to isolate concepts and typically include commonmisconceptions as possible incorrect answers. Situated cognition theory suggests that knowledgeis an interaction between the individual and the context and that isolated concepts may be oflimited value in solving engineering design problems. We began to test this proposition byadministering the statics concept inventory to practicing civil engineers.Purpose: The purpose of this research is to gather data on practicing civil engineers’performance on the statics concept inventory.Methods: The statics concept inventory, implemented as an online survey, collected responsesfrom practicing engineers with a range of experience from 1 year to 45 years as an engineer.Results: There were 25

Conference Session

Using Technology and Research-based Instructional Practices in BME

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-michel I. Maarek, University of Southern California; Brittany Kay, University of Southern California

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Biomedical

by replacing the lectures with active forms of learning in the classroom [1] [2].Typically, the content is delivered online through recorded lecture videos complemented bytextbook and literature reading, browsing websites, and other modes of content delivery [2].Reported advantages of the flipped classroom approach include making the students responsiblefor their learning and helping them develop lifelong learning skills [3] as well as providing themwith individualized instruction to remedy weaknesses or misconceptions [4]. Time not spentlistening to the lectures is freed to work on additional and more complex applications of thecourse content, including open-ended design exercises [1]. Students work in the classroom ingroups and this form

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fethiye Ozis, Northern Arizona University; Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

skills.Schools around the country are striving to prepare students for the competitive and demandingjob market after college. As a way to assist students for this shift, there are in-depth discussionsabout the benefits of project-based learning, methods for teaching all subject-areas, and extra-curricular clubs.In this paper, a detailed account of the methods and practices used in an extracurricular roboticsclub at a culturally diverse, low-socioeconomic Title 1 School is provided. As studentscollaborate within the team and compete against other schools in FIRST Robotics’ FIRST TECHChallenge ® (FTC), they gain experience in problem solving, programming, fundraising,documentation, and community outreach. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the premise

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Strategies Beyond the Classroom to Tackle Gender Issues

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eddie L Jacobs, University of Memphis; Amy L de Jongh Curry, University of Memphis; Russell J. Deaton, University of Memphis; Carmen Astorne-Figari, University of Memphis; Douglas Clark Strohmer, University of Memphis

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. He also served as team leader for theUniversity of Memphis Professional Identity Research Team, which investigated the interplay betweenprofessional identity and work environment in the area of rehabilitation counseling. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Empathy and Gender Inequity in Engineering Disciplines Eddie L. Jacobs ∗1 , Amy L. DeJongh Curry2 , Russell Deaton1 , Carmen Astorne-Figari3 and Douglas Clark Strohmer 4 1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Memphis 2 Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of

Conference Session

Instructional and Learning Assessment in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Kirk A Reinkens, Washington State University; Stephanie Anne Pitts, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

levelresearch seminars, even though it was unlikely the freshman students would fully understand theresearch topic. The engineering club meetings were organized by the various student clubswithin the *** College of Engineering and Architecture, involving presentations, work days,community building, and mentorship activities.Motivation Construct Question Question statements 1 The engineering I learn is relevant to my life. 3 Learning engineering is interesting. Intrinsic Motivation 12 Learning engineering makes my life more meaningful. 17 I am curious about

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Andrea Strzelec, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

improvement in student retention of second law concepts.Further, the study quantifies the impact of the redesigned FTC on students’ ability to besuccessful in the STC.IntroductionThe current study evaluates the impact of a redesign of the first course on thermodynamics,(FTC) as reported in Jacobs, et al.1, on retention of important second law concepts. The redesignof the FTC occurred during 2011 – 2014; some students who had both the conventional andredesigned FTC have taken the second thermodynamics course (STC). One way to assess thepossible improvement of the redesigned FTC is by quantifying concept retention of FTCconcepts. As the redesigned FTC is meant to improve understanding and retention of second lawconcepts, this study attempts to quantify

Conference Session

First-Year Issues in ECE Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy N. Thomas, DigiPen Institute of Technology; Christopher Theriault, DigiPen Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

science, math, and liberal arts during year 1 of the program1,2. Whereas,recent studies have presented evidence that student engagement using active learning methodscan lead to increased student retention rates in engineering programs3,4. Thus, the model forengineering programs has changed in recent years, with many programs now includingengineering courses in the 1st year that often have a design component5-9. In this paper, wedescribe a project-based first-year ECE course at DigiPen Institute of Technology, a universitywith about 1200 students in Redmond, WA. An assessment of student outcomes is presented andsuccesses and limitations are discussed.What is project-based learning?As described by Mills and Treagust2 and Perrenet et al.10, many

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Understanding and Improving Female Faculty Experiences in STEM

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Yonemura, University of Washington ; Denise Wilson, University of Washington

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Engineering Deans Council

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Women in Engineering

professionals.1 This studyfocuses primarily on the engineering workplace which, for this study and paper, encompassesboth traditional engineering fields as well as computer science. The engineering workforce inparticular, while critical to global competitiveness, faces potentially significant shortages.2 Theconsistently low unemployment rates associated with engineers as compared to other professionsand overall national unemployment rates in the United States3 confirm that such a shortage doesindeed exist. In response to unmet needs for talent in engineering, the National Academies4 haveissued a broad and urgent call to increase recruitment and retention in engineering. Shortages ofengineers and other workers trained in related science and technology

Conference Session

Exploring Student Affairs, Identities, and the Professional Persona

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Vinson, Northwestern University; Reed Stevens, Northwestern University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

understand the individualexperience and trajectory of each focal engineer and then look for patterns across our sample.This paper highlights the experiences of three focal engineers, who are introduced below.The data for this work in progress come from 30 interviews with 15 engineers and 1 engineeringstudent (sample data are displayed in table 1). The engineering student is included in the samplefor this paper because he was observed in the workplace and participated in multiple interviewsdescribing both his career aspirations and current work experiences. His case serves as importantevidence of patterns noted retrospectively by the other engineers, namely that access to everydayengineering work shifts the engineer’s images of work from hopeful to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bunmi Babajide, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the STEM disciplines. Thetheoretical framework guiding the development of the PictureSTEM modules was the STEMintegration research paradigm, which is defined by the merging of the disciplines of science,technology, engineering, and mathematics in order to: (1) deepen student understanding ofSTEM disciplines by contextualizing concepts, (2) broaden student understanding of STEMdisciplines through exposure to socially and culturally relevant STEM contexts, and (3) increasestudent interest in STEM disciplines to expand their pathways for students to entering STEMfields9. Additionally, the units were built from the Framework for Quality STEM IntegrationCurriculum, with each unit intentionally including a motivating and engaging context,meaningful

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Amy J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

been assessed through the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations(PSVT:R) developed by Guay8 since 1993. Students scoring 60% or below on the PSVT:R havebeen encouraged or required to take a spatial visualization training course since that time. From1993 through 1999, Michigan Tech operated on the quarter system and the spatial training coursewas offered as a 3-credit, 10 week course that met for two 1 - hour lectures and two hours of labeach week9. The course utilized hands on construction activities, paper and pencil sketchingactivities, and solid modeling activities that corresponded to the course topics. In the fall of2000, Michigan Tech converted to the semester system and from 2000 to 2002, the spatialtraining course was offered as

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University

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Chemical Engineering

active/reflective, sensing/intuitive,visual/verbal, and sequential/global.3 These dimensions describe how individuals process,perceive, receive, and understand information, respectively.3 The preferences are furtherdescribed in Table 1. Along with the learning styles model, Felder and Silverman developed acorresponding model for teaching styles that may be used to address each learning style.3 Asummary of the teaching styles and associated learning styles is depicted in Figure 1. Page 26.1697.3Table 1. Description of dimensions and learning styles preferences of the Felder-Silvermanmodel. Learning Preference

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 5 Other Topics in K-12 Engineering Education.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cozzens, Southern Utah University

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

available across the state of Utah in the 2014 FallSemester. Again, data was collected from these courses and used to improve it in the nextphase.2.4 Summary of the Research HistoryThe TICE grant has provided the state of Utah the opportunity to reach the Governor HerbertEducational Plan, ‘On Pace to 66% by 2020’2. The objectives of this research helps fulfill thefirst three steps of the PACE plan: 1. Reach young students. 2. Provide STEM related curriculum to small rural schools (providing access to all students). 3. Help students complete a degree by receiving concurrent high school and college credit.On a much larger scale, the contribution of this research could not only help preserve theexisting engineering and technology

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; Julie P Martin, Clemson University; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Nathan H Choe, The University of Texas at Austin; Margaret J. Foster, Texas A&M University; Xueshu Chen, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

methodology. Systematic reviewis a set of methodologies to identify relevant primary studies (e.g., journal articles, technicalreports, conference papers) from multiple sources and synthesize results from these studies. Theinclusion criteria we have defined for the articles we will synthesize are: (1) provides a cleardefinition of how student success was defined, e.g., transfer, retention, graduation, intent tocomplete degree; (2) presents empirical evidence of at least one individual or contextual factor thatcontributes to success of students at two-year institutions or who have transferred from a two-yearto a four-year institution in the United States; (3) presents results or comparison of Hispanicstudents, Hispanic-serving institutions, or STEM

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Niaz Latif; Mohammad Zahraee; Deborah Blades; Mont Handley

Session ETD 345In a report compiled by Dr. Bo Beaulieu1 in 2015, economic development data within theNorthwest Indiana counties shows a gap compared to the rest of the state. Data from the regionaldevelopment report noted: • 2001-2013 Northwest counties were issued patents at a rate of 1.6 per 10,000 jobs, while the remaining Indiana counties garnered 4 patents per 10,000 jobs • Stage 1 (2-9 employees) establishments expanded by 85% while stage 2 (10-99 employees) establishments slipped by 4 percent between 2000 and 2011 • Unemployment rate gap between the region and the rest of the state began to close in 2010 and 2011, it increased in 2013. The unemployment in the region was 1.5 percent higher than the rest

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seemein Shayesteh P.E., Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis; Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis; Lauren Christopher, Electrical and Computer Engineering, IUPUI; Zina Ben Miled, ECE Department, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis

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Electrical and Computer

, knowledge discovery, data models and computational frame- works. She was the recipient of the Indiana Women in High Tech Award and the National Science Foun- dation Career Award. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Attached Learning Model for First Digital System Design Course in ECE ProgramI. IntroductionDigital hardware design in industry is increasingly dependent on Hardware Description Languages(HDLs) for implementing complex digital systems. Many universities have incorporatedHardware Description Language in their curriculum [1-4]. In our institute also to better followand anticipate the newest industry trends, the first digital system design course in the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Hunter Lovvorn, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

atMississippi State University (MSU) for computer science (CS) and software engineering (SE)majors to a project-based, hands-on approach to building skills in computational thinking andteamwork. While critical thinking ability and the dynamics of working in a team have beenemphasized in the class through individual and team-based assignments previously, the use oftechnology has been limited.Recent experience with a summer outreach program for middle and high school studentssuggests that students build confidence in problem solving by using a simple programminglanguage with robotic concepts.1 Building off of this experience, students in this first yearengineering course were introduced to programming with a “drag and drop” interface and arobot. Teams

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chi-Cheng Cheng, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Chia-Chi Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Yu-Jen Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Ying-Yao Cheng, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Chua-Chin Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University

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Mechanical Engineering

, 1-2 July 2011. He has been a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) since 1987. He has also been a senior member of International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT) since 2011.Dr. Chia-Chi Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen UniversityProf. Yu-Jen Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University Yu-Jen Wang was born in Tainan, Taiwan, in 1977. He received his Ph.D. from Department of Power Mechanical Engineering at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, in 2011. Currently, he is an as- sistant professor of Mechanical and Electromechanical Engineering Department, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan. His major research interests include machine dynamics, actuator design and

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

structures of their own; identify tension andcompression in the structures; and begin to feel how tension and compression work together tostabilize structures.Materials: In order to build a 3-dowel and 6-dowel tensegrity structure each student will need 9wooden dowels (~1/8” in diameter and 4-6” in length) and 9+ rubber bands (size #32 bands workwell). These materials will be provided to workshop participants.Procedure: Step by step instructions for creating 3-dowel and 6-dowel tensegrity structures areprovided on the following pages. Videos discussing tensegrity in general and how to build basictensegrity structures are available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP3JSw3TPrM andhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdoJEyDhnyQ.3-dowel Tensegrity

Conference Session

Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Luis Genaro Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin, Waukesha

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Mechanical Engineering

, where approximately half the course is in 2Dconcepts, and the other half covers 3D concepts. This study pursues the assessment of anybenefits on spatial visualization by students having 3D concepts in addition to 2D concepts intheir curriculum. The study was completed at two institutions, in institution (A – University of Wisconsin,Waukesha Campus) there is now a hybrid semester course where half of the course usesAutodesk’s AutoCAD, and the other half of the semester is done utilizing Autodesk’s Inventor.The other participating institution (B – Western Michigan University) offers a semester coursewhich is based on instruction utilizing solid modeling packages, first Siemens’ NX and thenDessault Systemes’ CATIA. Table 1 summarizes the

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Learning Within Engineering Design Graphics I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nazmun Nahar, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; John Devitry, Utah State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

ApproachIntroduction Creativity remained a relatively neglected topic in research until J.P. Guilford proposed apsychometric approach in 1950 to study creative thinking in a population that is not exclusive toartists or scientists. [1] Creativity is important in engineering because of the “growing scope ofchallenges ahead and the complexity and diversity of 21st century technologies.” [2] Despite theincreasing demand of creative thinking in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM), business, agriculture, global market and economy, not much has been done to develop acreativity-enhanced curriculum in institutional education. [3] One of the main reasons behind thisis the diversity of definitions and criteria for creativity that makes it

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Nite, Texas A&M University; G. Donald Allen; Jim Morgan, Charles Sturt University; Ali Bicer, Texas A&M University; Robert M. Capraro, Texas A&M University

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Mathematics

programs were noted: 1)bridge programs generally improve assessment scores, 2) most program are notcompulsory and have difficulty recruiting students who need the intervention, and 3)mathematics is the most commonly addressed subject area. In 208 a meta-analysis ofbridge programs focused on mathematics instruction was conducted5. Only 12 summerbridge programs for incoming engineering freshmen were identified for the study. Ofthose programs, 8 lasted 4-6 weeks, while one program was only one week. The one-weekprogram involved approximately 8 hours a day of solving mathematics problems. Thetotal time spent was comparable to the longer programs6. A high percentage of thosecompleting the program increased their mathematics scores, although small