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Engineering Technology Curriculum and Programs

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Zach Schreiber, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

performed at a distance bystudents during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many laboratory classes transitioned tosimulation software for experimentation, this course utilized physical equipment and componentsto conduct experiments and provide valuable experience, skills, and knowledge in the field ofelectronics off-campus.Keywords: Active Learning, Laboratory Experiments, Hands-On, e-learningIntroductionThe pandemic outbreak created great challenges for all aspects of life including education.Normal face-to-face, hands-on learning was rapidly shifted to online conferencing, lectures, andassignments with very little time to prepare or adjust [1]. The shift to online learning causedgreat trouble for teachers as many did not have online platforms

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Erica Haugtvedt, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Duane Lewis Abata, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

, students need role models who have set an extraordinary precedent.Furthermore, despite recruitment efforts, women remain a minority in engineering fields in theU.S [1]. Psychologist Penelope Lockwood’s studies suggest that because “women face negativestereotypes regarding their competence in the workplace, they may derive particular benefit fromthe example of an outstanding woman who illustrates the possibility of overcoming genderbarriers to achieve success” [2]. In this paper, we suggest that using Ada Lovelace as anhistorical role model in engineering curriculum can help female engineering and science studentsrevise dominant origin narratives surrounding science and engineering disciplines. Bringinghistory to engineering also allows students to

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Improving the BME Classroom on the Ground and Virtually

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Abhishek Bhattacharjee, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Mona Jawad, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Eileen M. Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Anna M. Busza, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Riley John Lehmann; Benjamin M. David, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Pablo Perez-Pinera, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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Biomedical Engineering

Cornell University and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of Virginia. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in Progress: Adapting a Cell and Tissue Engineering Laboratory Course to an Online Delivery FormatIntroductionThe delivery of instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has required adaptation of lab coursesto online formats across higher education. While hands-on laboratory courses are commonofferings in biomedical engineering undergraduate programs that improve learning outcomes [1],adapting them for online and remote instructional formats presents a significant challenge.Specifically, practical skills, such as using

Conference Session

Career Advancement Through Engineering Leadership Development

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Mark Jason Luchini; David J. Cribbs, Jackson; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Engineering Leadership Development

department of a US-based locationof an international company that provides financial services. The original curriculum wasdesigned for live, in-person training, but was adapted for virtual delivery after the companyadopted a 100% remote workforce in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The training wasconducted in four phases: (1) train-the-trainer to create internal evangelists; (2) trainmanagement to build buy-in and provide sponsorship; (3) phased rollout of training to individualmembers of the engineering department, contemporaneous with (4) specific and intentionalopportunities to apply the skills in normal business activities including Joint Architecture Design(JAD) sessions.Effectiveness was measured through surveys at the engineering

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2

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Raymond Vetter, United States Military Academy

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Military and Veterans

lectures in order to maximize engagementduring scheduled course meeting times. Faculty members must adjust and produce content that isengaging to students to promote preparation and discussion in live, virtual sessions.Introduction Online learning is an area of higher education that offers great promise in the near term.As society becomes more connected through technology, the opportunity for educators to use theinternet, associated devices, and applications is apparent. The US Department of Educationdefines online learning as “a range of activities from the effective use of digital resources andlearning technologies in the classroom, through to a personal learning experience enabledthrough individual access at home or elsewhere” [1, p. 151

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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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Eugene Kwak, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

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Architectural Engineering

author had a unique opportunity for a comparative analysis with two concurrentgraphics course sections: a section that used traditional face-to-face teaching and a section thatadopted live-stream remote instruction. This work-in-progress paper will compare the twogroups’ performances in the Introduction to Graphics course, which shared identical coursecontent. A spatial reasoning test was used to provide quantitative results for the control and testgroups. Also, the performance indicator outlined by the department and accreditation body [1]was used for the assessment data. This paper defines various remote teaching methods andevaluates their effectiveness, comparing them to active learning strategies. As graphics coursesare common in

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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Sapna Shah, Harvard University; Alex Beaudette, Harvard University; David R. Bergandine, University of Illinois Laboratory High School; Savindi N. Devmal , University of Illinois Laboratory High School; Conor Walsh P.E., Harvard University; Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Pre-College Engineering Education

robotics and engineering design as wellas the impacts of teacher-delivered soft robotics curricula on students.1. Introduction Participation in traditional educational robotics, tinkering, and making are commonprecursors to enrollment in engineering majors [1]. In recent years, the field of soft robotics hasemerged as a method for robots to interface with humans or other delicate objects by replacinghard components with mechanically programmed polymers and flexible electronics [2]. Bybroadening the applications of robotics to human-centered design in healthcare [3] or marineexploration [4], soft robotics may be a platform to engage a greater diversity of students in K12robotics and later, engineering majors. The accessibility of soft robot

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3: Diversity in Mathematics Education

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John Kerrigan, Rutgers University; Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers University; Jillian A.S. Mellen, Rutgers University; Geraldine L. Cochran; Antonio D. Silva

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Diversity

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Mathematics

engineering, which can tip the scales in the students’ decision orability to stay in engineering [1]. Gateway courses to advanced study in engineering, such asCalculus II, have been historically perceived by students to be the most difficult [2]. Anecdotalreasons for this could include the complexity of the calculus curriculum, the amount ofbackground knowledge needed to keep pace with learning, and lack of time for conceptexploration and engagement during class. Studies have shown that self-efficacy is morepredictive of mathematics performance than prior mathematics experiences and measures ofmathematics anxiety [3], [4].Self-efficacy can be defined as an individual's belief in their innate ability to achieve goals, andis based on both skill mastery

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Perceptions, Reflections, Collaborations, and Student Support in Chemical Engineering

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Andrew Maxson, The Ohio State University; David L. Tomasko, The Ohio State University

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Chemical Engineering

. Suicide rates and the number ofstudents seeking help have both increased in recent years. Universities have been scrambling torespond to the increased demand for mental health resources, and many educators have foundthemselves at a loss about what to do to help students who approach them with mental healthconcerns.At The Ohio State University, several mental health and wellness initiatives are underway withinthe Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) and the College ofEngineering. A 2018 survey of CBE undergraduate students revealed alarming rates ofself-reported mental health issues. In response, a CBE Wellness Committee of faculty and staffmembers was created. The committee’s goals are to 1) increase student/faculty

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: First Year Programming (2)

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Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Pradip K. Bandyopadhyay, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Ryan Scott Hassler, Penn State University, Berks; Mark William Johnson, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona; Michael Kagan, Pennsylvania State University, Abington; Ann Marie Schmiedekamp; Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona; Peter J. Butler, Pennsylvania State University; Tonya L. Peeples, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

(i.e., whether or not still at Penn State). Students were matched ongender, race, campus assignment, and SAT Math score (within 1 standard deviation).Results: Compared to a matched comparison sample, the Engineering Ahead students earnedstatistically higher grades in their first college math course by half a letter grade, were less likelyto drop their first math course, and earned a higher grade point average at the end of their firstyear of college.Conclusions: The significantly higher math course grades for the bridge students compared to thematched comparison students suggest that the bridge programming and cohort buildingbenefitted the students. We will continue to track Cohorts 1 to 3 as well as Cohort 4 (2019).Plans are underway to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning Experiences

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Lynal Albert, Tarleton State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

isolatedfrom the environment and preventing or minimizing its negative impact on the environment is amonumental task that has recently gained momentum. According to the EPA, sustainability is “tocreate and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony,that permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and futuregenerations”(1). Sustainable engineering is a process of practicing engineering withoutcompromising on the quality of the environment. Sustainable engineering therefore utilizes amultidisciplinary approach of balancing social, economic, and environmental aspirationscombined with good practices of engineering design, thus closing the gap between technology andthe community(2). The

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

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Michael F. MacCarthy, Mercer University; Michelle E. Graham, Mercer University; Gabriel Xavier Ramirez, Mercer University; Alviez Aziz Chagan, Mercer University; Kyla T. Semmendinger, Cornell University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

objective includes five related project outputs: (1) energy-efficient new house design; (2)optimized solar PV system designs for new and existing homes; (3) optimized household componentselection (lights, appliances, and other electric devices); (4) research of shallow geothermal energyoptions using manually drilled wells; and (5) energy conservation promotion planning. The objective andoutputs 2, 4, and 5 (the foci of this paper) are described below.Project Objective: To design homes that are energy-efficient, optimized for the use of solar PV systems,and affordable for the average homeowner.Most sustainable home energy systems are typically marketed to those with relatively high incomes,while disadvantaged households and communities fall by the

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

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Hossein EbrahimNejad, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Student

in improving engineering education in higher education,institutions are still facing hardship in recruiting and retaining students in engineeringdisciplines. With the high demand of engineers in the workforce, institutions should take actionsin resolving this issue. A report conducted in 2012 proposed that if only 10 percent of thestudents who leave STEM majors were retained the demand of workforce can be met [1]. Aninitial step that can help to move towards this goal is to better understand what factors attractsstudents to matriculate into STEM majors and what factors attract students to leave STEM.Although there has been research on the characteristics of students who leave engineering, thedestination of those who leave STEM majors have

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Teaching Interventions in Biomedical Engineering (Works in Progress) - June 22nd

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Vignesh Subbian, University of Arizona; Daniel B. Whitaker, University of Arizona

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Biomedical Engineering

students take atleast one course at a distance, while public higher education institutions serve two-thirds of alldistance learners [1]. The growing student population and the need for more skilled workforce,together, are changing the landscape of online education in engineering disciplines. Theoverarching purpose of this work is to review and demonstrate the implications of onlineeducation in biomedical engineering. Specifically, this work will present strategies, qualityassessment, and lessons from designing and implementing the first fully online course in theDepartment of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Arizona.BackgroundAfter three years of offering an on-campus version of an introductory, dual-level (graduate

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International STEM Education: International Division Technical Session 6

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Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Tamecia R. Jones, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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International

). Botswana Mentoring Model Botswana seeks to produce an environment conducive to change that includes initiativesfocused on policy, institutional, regulatory, and legal framework. These initiatives need thesupport of informal learning environments that focus on psychological as well as academicchallenges of pursuing STEM careers. Botswana has recently launched a STEM Mentorshipprograms in Gaborone, Francistown and Palapye in an effort to bolster its STEM population. Starting in 2019 Botswana developed a pilot program for a STEM Mentorship Club withthe following stated program objectives: 1. Assist students in developing the skills and positive attitudes towards STEM subjects required to succeed academically and succeed at the

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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TomHenry J. Reagan, Colorado School of Mines; Stephanie Claussen, Colorado School of Mines; Eric Lyne

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Electrical and Computer

aims toidentify trends, consensus, and discrepancy amongst high quality studies in the field [1], [2], [3],[4]. SLRs differ from typical ‘narrative’ literature review (borrowing Borrego’s terminology) inthat it employs “transparent, methodical, and reproducible procedures” [1]. SLR is anappropriate technique for addressing our research question because it provides a systematicmethod for selecting and synthesizing the results of high quality studies from a large database.Furthermore, the field of research in pedagogical techniques for teaching introductory circuits ismature enough to warrant such a review, an important criteria for carrying out a successful SLR[1].Writing about SLRs presents semantic challenges which necessitate clarity and

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Madhurima Das, NuVu Studio

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

encourage them to pursue STEAM careers. One particularly effective approach isthrough hands-on learning and “making,” since children often have a natural affinity fortinkering and learn well through active involvement in meaningful activities [1]. Hands-on,project-based learning has been shown to get more students engaged with STEAM and help themlearn key skills for the future [2]. However, most STEAM education programs target students inupper-middle or high school [3]. Bustamante et. al write, “Since engineering education hastraditionally not been part of the general K–12 education experience (i.e., the beginning ofprimary school (age 5) through the end of secondary school (age 18)), early childhood educatorshave minimal background in engineering

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 7

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Amanda Johnston, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Pre-College Engineering Education

students to learn from their struggle and from the failure oftheir ideas.Intro and Literature The ways in which teachers talk to their students greatly affects how studentsconceptualize and approach their learning [1]–[3]. In order for students to authentically practiceengineering design, teachers must provide their students the freedom to develop and try out theirown ideas and learn from the failure of their ideas [4], [5]. On the other hand, teachers often usetheir talk to maintain their control in the classroom and guide students towards expedientsolutions [6], [7]. This study analyzes these competing roles by examining the ways in whichteachers talk to teams of middle school students as they work on engineering design projects

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

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Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics and Physics

decades, there has been an exponential growth of data, and now the quantity is farbeyond the human intelligence to process it. In addition, the traditional computer programscannot process the data effectively either. Therefore, neural network based artificial intelligenceis needed. This approach emulates the learning processes of the human brain, so it is also calledmachine learning (ML). (a) (b) Fig. 1 Schemes of (a) traditional programing vs. (b) machine learning.The traditional way of data processing is algorithm based, with the computer being a staticdevice to execute the program, which is shown in Fig. 1(a). In this approach, the

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 14

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D'andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng., BrainSTEM Alliance

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Conference Session

Learning Strategies

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Khalifa H. Harib, United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Hayder Zulafqar Ali, United Arab Emirates University; Bobby Mathew, United Arab Emirates University

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Manufacturing

planning of a Three-pin plug wasgiven as the examination task. The results were excellent in that 43 out of 51 scored more than90%. The encouraging results suggest that AND/OR graph is a suitable method for assemblyplanning.1. IntroductionManufacturing in general can be divided into two classes of activities: fabrication andassembling. In fabrication, constituent parts are produced using the basic and advancedmanufacturing processes. Assembling on the other hand views the product as a set of fabricatedparts linked together through joints during the assembly process and each joint is made usingan assembly technique. Assembly Planning aims to identify and evaluate the different ways ofconstructing a mechanical object from its components. Mechanical

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 14

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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D'andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng., BrainSTEM Alliance

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Pre-College Engineering Education

, glue, and Borax to create ‘slime’, as well as thesaponification reaction of lye and fat to make soap. BrainSTEM Alliance Ltd. Email: info@brainstemalliance.com Website: www.brainstemalliance.com Our mission is to collaborate with community partners to create accessible programming that fosters awareness, increases engagement and inspires the use of STEM in our daily lives. Our vision is for every person to have the opportunity to be empowered by Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).Method SummaryPart 1 – Material PropertiesThe activity begins by

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 6: Computer Science Freshman Courses

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Joe Michael Allen, University of California, Riverside; Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside

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Computers in Education

course. Theresults suggest that instructors can start a CS1 class with Coral to enable a smooth start and toteach using an educational simulator, without loss in learning outcomes or programmingcapability. We indicate ideas of how Coral's introduction can be improved, which may yieldfurther improvements.1. IntroductionCS1 courses are difficult and commonly have high rates of Ds, Fs, and withdrawals [1], [2], [3],[4], [5], [6]. One contributing factor is the set of technical challenges in the first several weeks,including nuances of commercial languages like Python, Java, and C++ [7]. Those languageswere designed for professionals, not for learners. For example, Figure 1 shows an earlyinput/output program in a popular Python textbook

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Dynamics I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida; Anchalee Ngampornchai; Patsy Moskal, University of Central Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

. Overall studentperformance in major assignments shows improvement in the blended class as compared to theregular class, thus indicating better knowledge retention in the redesigned course. Finally, theredesigned course shows active class engagement as obtained from video analytics data.1. IntroductionIn recent years, education in the STEM field has transitioned from traditional face-to-faceinstructional models to newer learner-centered approaches. An important aspect in these newerpedagogical models is integration of technological tools with traditional methods. As reported inliterature, the positive outcomes of technology-reinforced learning in STEM education includepositive attitudes toward content learning, greater retention of direct content

Conference Session

Ethical and Global Concerns

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Robert S. Emmett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natasha B. Watts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Photography to Deepen Global Engineering CompetencyAbstractThis work in progress examines how engineering students going abroad visualize theirexperiences through photography and asks how do students learn to see themselves as engineersin a global context? The project is integrated into a first-year global engineering course andbuilds on published educational assessment research of this program [1, 2, 3]. Through lecturesand discussion sections that travel overseas for two weeks after exams, the course seeks toincrease students’ global engineering competency (GEC), assessed by several instrumentsincluding the Global Perspectives Inventory (GPI). In 2019, instructors designed a photoelicitation-reflection as a

Conference Session

Learning Strategies

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Yanqing Gao, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

effectiveness of student learning andcompetitiveness of the manufacturing industry. A datum-based model for practicing GD&T hasbeen developed. In this paper, the authors will introduce an algorithm to automate theimplementation of the datum-based GD&T model. Both the model and the algorithm were usedin teaching GD&T. The course assessment was done in 2018 and 2019. The assessment fulfilledexpectations.IntroductionThe quality of a part is dependent on the geometric specification (ideal target geometry andtolerance) of its components. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is an importantstep in product design [1]. Tolerance modelling has been a topic of research for many years [2]. Sofar, ten GD&T representation models have

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Advances in Additive, Hybrid, and Digital Manufacturing Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

weathervane prototype.To have a better understanding of Additive Manufacturing, students watched various videos onthe history and projected outlook of using 3D printing. Also, students researched various conceptssurrounding Additive Manufacturing. Dr. Megri taught the students to stress analysis and, alongwith Ms. Wallace trained the students on constructing and presenting their work at the end of theworkshop. Mr. Morgan worked with the students on several projects: 1) designing and 3D printingtools holder; 2) designing safe children playground equipment. On the last day of the workshop,the students gave PowerPoint presentations on their designs and 3D prints. Parents were invitedto the presentations

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First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Catalina Cortazar, P. Univ. Católica de Chile

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

article focuses on the continuous improvements made to a cornerstone course. Theseimprovements are related to how to determine work topic, team composition, and teamassessment methods for each semester.Cornerstone courses are engineering design courses that provide first-year students with an earlyintroduction to competences for solving real-world problems [1]. This type of course is usuallytaught using project-based learning (PBL) methodology, which introduces students at earlystages to ill-structured problems. PBL methodology has proven to have several benefits forstudents by enabling them to generate original opinions and express individual standpoints,improve their active participation in self-learning processes, enhance communication skills

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Amber Genau, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Materials

paper outlines the current versions of the activities that I use to supportstudent writing in MSE 281. All of the full documents are included at the end as appendices.Initial Exposure to Technical WritingJust before students begin working on their first lab report, I assign them a technical journalarticle to read [1] and a set of questions about the article to answer. The article is short (3.5pages including many graphs) and related to a topic that we are currently covering in lecture(solid state diffusion). The article I use was found with help from my university’s engineeringlibrarian. The students must answer questions related to both the content of the article (e.g. Whatis the diffusivity of copper when the carbon content is 0.6% and the

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 11

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Thomas Neil Dempsey, Forestville Central School; M. Raymond Ng, Cathedral Preparatory School ; Zachary Rhodes; Jiawei Gong, Pennsylvania State University; Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

teachers were trained to fabricate DSSCs as partof an ongoing NSF RET program. The materials and equipment used for producing DSSCs arebasic, and a standard procedure was formulated for the work to be replicated in a regular classroom.DSSCs were constructed using fruit juices from blackberry, raspberry, mulberry, blueberry, andstrawberry. The absorption spectra of fruit dyes, along with food dyes, were examined in contrastto the solar spectrum. Teachers demonstrate the working principle of DSSCs and integrate hands-on activities into the K-12 curriculum. As the outcome, students should be able to (1) explain howa dye-sensitized solar cell converts sunlight into electricity; (2) design and build a dye-sensitizedsolar cell from basic components; (3