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Mobile Robotics in Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Ahlgren; Igor Verner

coordinated the project schedule, logistics, reports,and presentations. The team participated in the TCFFHRC 2000 and shared places 12 to16 (among 48 in the junior division).As a result of the project evaluation study, several improvements were made in thecurriculum of 2000-2001. The team included 8 students divided into 2 groups ofequivalent amount of project work and responsibilities: structure and fire extinction(S&FE), and sensors and software (S&S). The S&FE group examines a number ofalternative variants of the robot structure and fire extinction by means of physical andmathematical modeling, and CAD. The S&S group deals with robot XY kinematics,application of shaft encoders for the position control, and algorithms and software

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Innovative Curriculum Development in MET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher Karas; Vladimir Sheyman; Mulchand Rathod

Session 1447 DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPARATUS FOR TESTING INJECTION VALVES FOR LIQUID MOLDING APPLICATIONS Vladimir Sheyman, Mulchand S. Rathod, Christopher P. Karas Division of Engineering Technology Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan Tel: (313) 577-0800, Fax: (313) 577-1781 E-mail: rathod@et.eng.wayne.eduSUMMARY switch was added to the system. A twenty-four

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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ZANNATUN NAYEEM, University of Bridgeport; Dan Tenney, University of Bridgeport; Tauhid Uddin Mahmood, University of Bridgeport

Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal (Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 158-172). Taylor & Francis.2. Belhadi, A., Mani, V., Kamble, S. S., Khan, S. A. R., & Verma, S. (2024). Artificial intelligence-driven innovation for enhancing supply chain resilience and performance under the effect of supply chain dynamism: an empirical investigation. Annals of Operations Research, 333(2), 627-652.3. Fernandez-Giordano, M., Stevenson, M., Gutierrez, L., & Llorens-Montes, J. (2022). Antecedents of a firm’s supply chain agility: the roles of a transactive memory system and supply network flexibility. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 27(5), 637-662.4. Giannakis, M., & Papadopoulos, T. (2016). Supply chain

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Anton Petrenko, Grand Valley State University; Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

the machine shop support given by Mr. Roy Visser. Financialsupport provided by the School of Engineering Graduate Program is acknowledged. We thankGrand Valley State University for lending the space, equipment, and funding necessary forrunning this study.References[1] United States Energy Information Administration. (2023, Mar 2). What is U.S. electricity generation by energysource? https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=427&t=3[2] Shafiee, S., & Topal, E. (2009). When will fossil fuel reserves be diminished?. Energy policy, 37(1), 181-189.[3] Maghami, M. R., Hizam, H., Gomes, C., Radzi, M. A., Rezadad, M. I., & Hajighorbani, S. (2016). Power lossdue to soiling on solar panel: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talented ME Students

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

: Messages for Improving Public Understanding of Engineering. Available: http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12187[3] S. M. Lord, "Work in Progress - Engineering students' disciplinary choices: Do race and gender matter?," in Proceedings of the IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2009, pp. W1D-1 - W1D-2.[4] ASME Intl. (2013, March 30, 2013). About American Society of Mechanical Engineers - ASME. Available: https://www.asme.org/about-asme[5] B. L. Yoder. (2011, June 21, 2013). Engineering by the Numbers. Available: http://www.asee.org/papers- and-publications/publications/college-profiles/2011-profile-engineering-statistics.pdf[6] S. M. Lord, R. A. Layton, and M. W. Ohland

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Impact of Community Engagement on Students

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut (Beirut)

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Community Engagement Division

tragedies.References1. Daniell, James, and Armand Vervaeck. (2011). "Damaging Earthquake Database 2011- the Year in Review." CATDAT-Integrated Historical Global Catastrophe Database.2. OECD. (2008). "Costs of Inaction of Environmental Policy Challenges." Report ENV/EPOC(2007)17/REV2.3. Escaleras, M., N. Anbarci, and C. Register. (2007). "Public Sector Corruption and Major Earthquakes: A Potentially Deadly Interaction." Public Choice, Vol. 132, no. 1-2, pp. 209-30.4. Harajli, M. H., S. Sadek, and R. Asbahan. (2002). "Evaluation of the Seismic Hazard of Lebanon." Journal of Seismology, Vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 257-77.5. Elias, A., P. Tapponnier, S.C. Singh, G.C.P. King, A. Briais, M. Daeron, H. Carton, A. Sursock, E. Jacques, R

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Innovations in Teaching Engineering Economy

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Billy Gray, Tarleton State University; Gloria Margarita Fragoso-Diaz, Tarleton State University ; Erick Jones, University of Texas, Arlington

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Engineering Economy

andstandard deviation in the grades to see if the test grades have changed with the introduction ofthe videos.Results Page 24.1253.4The first step was to evaluate the classes without videos (S12 and F12) against each other todetermine if there was a significant difference between the two classes. Then the two classestaught with the videos (S13 and F13) were evaluated to determine if those classes weresignificantly different. Table 1 shows the test averages and their corresponding standarddeviations. Table 1 Summary of Test Averages and Standard Deviations (s) Test 1 Test 1 Test 2

Conference Session

Misconceptions

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Denick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

integrated curriculum in chemical engineering. Advances in Engineering Education, 2011. 2(4): p. 1-22.4. Everett, L.J., P.K. Imbrie, and J. Morgan, Integrated curricula: Purpose and design. Journal of Engineering Education, 2000. 89(2): p. 167-175.5. Cornwell, P.J. and J.M. Fine. Integrating mechanics throughout the sophomore year. in Proceeding of the 1999 ASEE Annual Conference 1999: American Society for Engineering Education.6. Posner, G.J., et al., Accommodation of a scientific conception: Toward a theory of conceptual change. Science Education, 1982. 66(2): p. 211-227.7. Vosniadou, S., A. Baltas, and X. Vamvakoussi, Reframing the conceptual change approach in learning and instruction. Reframing the

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FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brooke Morin, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Kathleen A Harper, Ohio State University; Paul Alan Clingan, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

be acquired without the instructor’s presence. Table 1 : Schedule for a typical inverted class day Before Class In Class After Class preparation activity: short lecture finish application reading, video, tutorial, or assignments problem(s) activities prepare for next evaluation: online quiz or begin application class turned-in solution assignment(s

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Raju Shrestha; Paul Cotae

carry significantly more information but limited in distance to a fewhundred meters. Acoustic communication is the most versatile and widely used technique inunderwater environments due to the low attenuation (signal reduction) of sound in water.This is especially true in thermally stable, deep water settings. On the other hand, the use ofacoustic waves in shallow water can be adversely affected by temperature gradients, surfaceambient noise, and multipath propagation due to reflection and refraction. The much slower speed of acoustic propagation in water, about 1500 m/s (meters per second),compared with that of electromagnetic and optical waves is another limiting factor for efficientcommunication and networking [1]. Therefore, acoustic waves

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Graffin, Curtin University of Technology; Rachel Sarah Sheffield, Curtin University of Technology; Rekha Bhan Koul

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

completion of a full cross-case analysis of all sixcase-studies which include primary (elementary) and secondary education contexts.AcknowledgementsWe are deeply grateful to our case-study coaches and students for sharing their time andexperience with us.References[1] For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), "FIRST annual impact report: More than robots," 2022. [Online]. Available: https://firstinspiresst01.blob.core.windows.net/annual-report/annual-report/first-fy22-annual- impact-report.pdf[2] S. Evripidou, K. Georgiou, L. Doitsidis, A. A. Amanatiadis, Z. Zinonos, and S. A. Chatzichristofis, "Educational robotics: Platforms, competitions and expected learning outcomes," IEEE Access, vol

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Katey Shirey, EduKatey; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University; Rhea Dutta, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

with faculty across the United States.” o “I appreciated hearing their stories and learning from them.” o “Seeing other peoples' curriculum work was constructive and helped provide ideas for future projects in various implementation styles.” Summary of ThemesDue to space limitations, only one theme is fully shared. The other themes (and sub-themes) aresummarized in Figure 3. Figure 3. Summary of Themes and Sub-ThemesLessons LearnedThere are three key lessons learned.First, of the six tools, faculty participants found three tools particularly helpful. • Peer Feedback Tuning Protocol (https://www.sotlaccelerator.com/s/Tool-2-Peer-Feedback- Tuning-Protocol.pdf): Participants commented on the

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: International Perspectives in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

international students for diverse career paths help to make their academic journey morerewarding. To thrive, one must embrace these multifaceted transformative experiences with anopen mind, a willingness to learn, and resilience that will enrich the academic experience andprepare them for future success beyond the classroom. Finally, after creating a welcomingclassroom environment, if faculty members desire to enhance international students' experienceand their ability to thrive, there must be intentional relationship building to help the studentsbecome more comfortable asking for help when needed.LimitationsThis study utilized a limited sample size in a non-randomized survey; hence, the findings maynot be generalized.References 1. S. K. Gardner

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Innovative Approaches to Teaching & Developing Engineering Leadership

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Graves Wolfinbarger, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Leadership, “Engineering Leadership Certificate Student Handbook,” Rice University, 2014.[5] L. W. Anderson and D. R. Krathwohl, A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Longman, 2001.[6] L. J. Zachary, The Mentee’s Guide: Making Mentoring Work for You. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass, 2009.[7] D. Allen, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, revised ed. New York, NY: Penguin Books, 2015.[8] K. Klenke, Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group, 2008.[9] S. R. Komives, J. E. Owen, S. D. Longerbeam, F. C. Mainella, and L. Osteen, “Developing a leadership identity: a grounded theory

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laurie Sutch, University of Michigan

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

help them form theirpersonal narratives as they prepare for interviews and careers after graduation, and as generalengagement grows, students will gain self-awareness of their professional skills and be able tobetter communicate them to employers.References[1] J. H. Callewaert, J. M. Millunchick, C. S. E. Woodcock, K. C. Jiang, and S. Edington, “Developing a Framework for Experiential Learning,” presented at the 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Jun. 2020. Accessed: Jan. 16, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/developing-a-framework-for-experiential-learning[2] J. H. Callewaert, J. M. Millunchick, C. S. E. Jamison, and K. C. Jiang, “Assessing and Communicating Professional Competency Development

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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Song Wang, University of Hartford; Enrico Obst, University of Hartford; Beth Richards, University of Hartford

a career choice,” Journal of engineering Education, vol. 105, no. 2, pp. 312–340, 2016.[3] C. J. Wienhold and J. Branchaw, “Exploring biology: A vision and change disciplinary first- year seminar improves academic performance in introductory biology,” CBE—Life Sciences Education, vol. 17, no. 2, p. ar22, 2018.[4] T. L. Haynes, L. M. Daniels, R. H. Stupnisky, R. P. Perry, and S. Hladkyj, “The effect of attributional retraining on mastery and performance motivation among first-year college students,” Basic and Applied Social Psychology, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 198–207, 2008.[5] M. A. Hutchison‐Green, D. K. Follman, and G. M. Bodner, “Providing a voice: Qualitative investigation of the impact of a first‐year engineering

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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation. The author also appreciates local support at South Dakota Mines throughthe E.R. Stensaas Chair for Engineering Education funds.References[1] K. Mathieu, M. Lande, and K. H. Muci-Kuchler, “Adopting a Common Product Design Process across the Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Curriculum,” in Proceedings of 2023 ASEE Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, 2023. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--42583[2] O. Isaacs-Sodeye and M. Lande, “Teaching with unfamiliar pedagogy for engineering design instructors,” in Proceedings of IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2013, pp. 1447- 1449.[3] A. J. Duston, R. H. Todd, S. P. Magleby, and C. D. Sorensen

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Xiaomin Jin; Xiao-hua Yu; Xiang-Ning Kang; Guo-Yi Zhang

has a unique character. In our project, researchers in CalPoly and PKU are involved in these activities. Communication between faculty advisors andstudents on all sides is important to the success of this project. We also hold annual meeting forthe collaboration to exchange ideas both on research and culture.AcknowledgementThis project is currently supported by 1) NSF Grant OSIE Award #1029135 from year 2010 to2013 2) Chinese National Key Research Lab Collaboration Grant 2011, 2012, Peking Universityin China.Reference 1. J. Q. Xi, H. Luo, A. J. Pasquale, J. K. Kim, E. F. Schubert, “Enhanced Light Extraction in GaInN Light- Emitting Diode with Pyramid Reflector,” IEEE Phot. Tech. Lett., vol. 18, pp. 2347-2349, 2006. 2. S. Trieu

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2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

B. Terry Beck; David A. Pacey

i =1 1 Nmay be estimated from S X = ∑ ( X (t ) − X )2 . However, when considering real N i =1signals sampled at high frequency, the signal value at some time t is highly related (or Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Midwest Section Conferencecorrelated) to its value at a small time t + ∆t later, as suggested from Figure 1 (b). Infact, in an extreme case where the sampling frequency is sufficiently large, effectively allof the samples together could actually constitute but a single instantaneous measurement.If the samples are somewhat correlated

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2018 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Molly McVey

to thebeginning of class. Figure 2 is an example of one of the quizzes. Figure 3. Pre-class quiz exampleIn-Class Problems: Each module had an in-class problem. The in-class problems were designedto take the average student 10-15 minutes to complete. The students did not see the problemsuntil class started and were required to turn them in at the end of class for a grade, whichcomprised 25% of their grade. An example of an in-class problem is: Design an n-bit inverter.The circuit will have n number of inputs, xn through x1, and n output bits, fn through f1. Thecircuit will have an additional input, s. fk = xk(not inverted) when s=0 and fk = !xk(inverted) whens=1, where 1 ≤ k ≤ n. Use only XOR gates in your

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2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Rajeev Nair; Yimesker Yihun; Muhammad Rahman

really well in classes in the junior and senior levels, especiallywhere industry-generated projects are in question. For sophomore level classes, a semester-longindustry project may not be viable as the student preparation and knowledge base may not besufficient to substantiate and justify such a project. However, that doesn’t preclude thepossibility of trying out such a measure.References:Albanese, M. A., & Mitchell, S. (1993). Problem-based learning: A review of literature on its outcomesand implementation issues. Academic Medicine, 68, 52–81. © American Society of Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceBarrows, H. S. & Tamblyn, R. M. (1980) Problem-based

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2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Virginia Charter P.E.

Accreditation and Learning Outcomes in Engineering Technology: Student-Centered Assessment Virginia R. Charter, PE Oklahoma State UniversityAbstract Engineering Technology programs are accredited through ABET. This accreditationincludes eleven general criteria for student learning outcomes. The criteria’s main purpose is toensure students are learning more than the technical skills typically taught in engineeringtechnology. Many of these learning outcomes required are then applied in a culminatingexperience, or capstone course, during a student’s final semester(s) in a bachelor’s degreeprogram. This study aims to understand the student’s

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

AS Ward; MN Gooseff; RY Toto; SE Zappe

Disagree Instructions and use of the virtual laboratory were clear and easy 49 0.0% 8.2% 4.1% 49.0% 38.8% to understand. The learning objectives of the virtual lab were clear. 49 2.0% 28.6% 16.3% 32.7% 20.4% The time and effort spent on the virtual laboratory was comparable to that which I typically spend on a homework 48 0.0% 37.5% 10.4% 20.8% 31.3% assignment. The virtual laboratory component improved my understanding of 49 0.0% 10.2% 26.5% 38.8% 24.5% fluid mechanics concepts. This method(s) of presenting information

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Frank T. Fisher; Hong Man

contributions to this work. Fall 2010 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, October 15-16, 2010, Villanova UniversityBibliography1. Engineering Criteria 2000: Criteria for accrediting programs in engineering in the United States. Engineering Accreditation Commission, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc: Baltimore, MD, 1998.2. Shaping the future. Volume II. Perspectives on undergraduate education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Advisory Committee to the National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources: Arlington, VA, 1998.3. Carr, S., "What are we waiting for? Put engineering first!" Excellence in Higher Education, 8(3), 1999.4. Belytschko, T., A

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

course instructors and in-class observations of students engagedin impromptu design exercises represent the qualitative measures to be employed in the study.The methods and procedures for data collection and analysis are detailed below.5. ConclusionIn this paper, the use of impromptu design as a vehicle for integrating design educationthroughout the engineering curriculum was discussed. Examples of impromptu design exercisescurrently being developed for a diverse range of classes across engineering disciplines werepresented along with a discussion about some of the challenges of developing an adequateassessment plan.Bibliography[1] A. J. Dutson, R. H. Todd, S. P. Magleby, and C. D. Sorenson. “A review of literature on teaching

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

David I. Schwartz

internal measure) can represent a gamestate9. By dynamically adjusting difficulty, a game can adapt to different player abilities9, 10.Adapting the formalism and state4, 9, a score function at time t assigns a score s to a temporal game stateg: s: g →ℤ (3)where s ∊ Z and g = G(t). Thus, a score can provide a basic measure of temporal game state. FromSection 2, G(t) represents an abstract measure of temporal game state—state is an arbitrary representationof G’s components (Equation 1) at a specific time t. Thus, in Figure 2, state can replace score, usingEquation 3.For discrete systems (e.g., turn-based play), we can instead refer to time ti, score si

Conference Session

Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Bigonah, Auburn University; Fatemeh Jamshidi, Auburn University; Aparana Pant, Auburn University; Daniela Marghitu, Auburn University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

Conference on SoftwareEngineering Advances, EDUCAUSE, Association for Advancement of Computing in Education, InternationalSociety for Technology in Education, Society for Design and Process Science, American Society forEngineering Education, Human Computer Interaction International Conference, and International Academy,Research, and Industry Association) in USA, Canada, England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugaland Romania. Her work was also presented by co-authors at conferences in Brazil, Taiwan and S. Korea.Among Dr. Marghitu’s honors and awards are the following: 2011 AccessComputing Capacity BuildingAward, the 2012 Auburn University Access award, the 2012 Society for Design and Process ScienceOutstanding Achievement Award, the 2013

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel James Murphy, The University of Iowa; Martell Cartiaire Bell, The University of Iowa; Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa; Jae-eun Russell

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

utilized to tackle thisever-growing issue due to its ability learn and classify complex data. AI can be described as twomain subfields: machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). ML leverages labeled data tobuild models for predicting labels on unlabeled data. DL relies on extensive unlabeled datasets touncover underlying patterns within the dataset. On the other hand, knowledge-based modelingand simulation (M&S) techniques utilize known models to generate data for the analysis of newand existing designs. M&S works well for simple systems but becomes increasingly difficult formore complex systems. The difficulty comes from the uncertainties associated with each addedvariable being modeled. To bridge the gap between AI and M&S, the

Conference Session

WIP: Classroom Innovations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Mellen, University of Texas at Austin; Amanda Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

are using an approach that blends undergraduateresearch, interdepartmental collaborations, and a focus on experiential learning. We arecollaborating with the university Green Fund and the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)department to recycle materials, reach the campus community, and understand the environmentaland economic impacts of the study. The manuscript describes a summary of the projectdevelopment, a detail of project goals and current advances, and a summary of our researchobjectives as we integrate the practice of sustainability into the chemical engineering program.Motivation and Research QuestionThe Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin has investedefforts and resources in the renovation

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

as an Analogy for CollegeThere are parallels between a student’s college experience and football, such as: Lows and highs – The lows might be season(s) long or might last only part of the game. Team work – Many of the CE students received coursework help from other students and general support from friends and family.Pervasive sports analogies may be annoying, but perhaps students absorb these models [25]. Iaspire to having my students view me as a coach rather than a ref (enforcing rules) or theopposing team (putting up roadblocks to prevent students from reaching their goal of success inthe course or earning their degree). Faculty should remember that our students may be facing anarray of challenges (personal health challenges