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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

met my wife, I led Bugle Rank #7 in the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band (Class of ’86 Whoop!), and dove into Telecom Engineering. Once in Telecom, my learning continued at MCI, Vartec, and Charter. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session 35080 First-Year Engineering Program Curriculum ReDesign Randy Brooks First-Year Engineering Texas A&M University

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Matthew Carrano, Baylor University; Scott Koziol, Baylor University; Eugene Chabot, University of Rhode Island; Jacob Boline; John DiCecco

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USADr. Eugene Chabot, University of Rhode Island Dr. Chabot is a researcher for the Department of the Navy and an adjunct faculty member at the Uni- versity of Rhode Island in the department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering. His research focus is on navigation, autonomous systems, and applications of neuroscience with an emphasis on cognitive processing, sensory, and perception.Jacob BolineJohn DiCecco American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1

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Byron Newberry, Baylor University

, andnon-verbal cues and communication. Thus, the online environment, as well as the in-person environmentmediated by masks and social distancing, have posed significant psychological challenges for me as ateacher by disrupting the normal modes by which I forge interpersonal connections with students. Andthere is evidence to suggest that the pandemic’s affective impacts on students are significant as well. Forexample, Besser, et al. [1] found that the switch from face-to-face learning to synchronous online formatswas associated with decreased student feelings of belongingness and mattering, as well as increasedlevels of loneliness and boredom, stemming from the physical and social isolation. So, in addition tocoping with massive logistical and

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Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin; Nisha Abraham, University of Texas at Austin; Althea Louise Woodruff, University of Texas at Austin

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at Austin Dr. Althea Woodruff is the coordinator of the Well-being in Learning Environments initiative at the University of Texas at Austin’s Longhorn Wellness Center and Counseling and Mental Health Center. On this project, she collaborates with UT faculty and administrators to embed wellness practices across colleges and departments and in classrooms, office hours, and other learning contexts. She also lectures and works at the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk in the College of Education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1

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Yasser Mahgoub, Department of Electrical Engineering, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler

classroom setting. In this paper,integrating problem-based learning (PBL) as an assessment tool in the EENG 3306 ElectronicsCircuit Analysis I course is discussed as a strategy to promote student engagement. This coursewas taught as an online and hybrid course at the University of Texas at Tyler, in both the Tylerand Houston campuses. The analysis of the data collected in the assessment reflect increasedstudent engagement and enthusiasm in the curriculum. IntroductionRecruiting, retaining, and engaging students in STEM disciplines have always been a majorconcern. As per the reports of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology(PCAST) [1], with the help of targeted funding programs for

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Laith Ahmed Alqawsami, The University of New Mexico; Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico; David A Otazu, University of New Mexico

c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session XXXX Indentation Testing of 3D Metal-Printed Titanium Alloy used in Aerospace Applications. Laith Alqawasmi Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico David Otazu Mechanical Engineering Department University of

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Nathan Howell, College of Engineering, West Texas A&M University; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; Vinu Unnikrishnan, West Texas A&M University

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field education (Figure 1). Volunteerism focuses on the benefitto the ones receiving service while field educationfocuses primarily on the educational objectives forthe student. SL should have real service. Theactivities which students perform meet a real needfor a community.4 SL also has real educationalbenefits. The choice of service used in the learningshould have particular educational objectives inmind. If a SL activity meets a community need butdoes not provide any meaningful experientialeducation for a student, it is useful service, but itdoes not rate high in learning. If the activity hasextended learning opportunities but the serviceprovided is not something that a real communityneeds, then it is educational, but the service is

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Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler

courses include Programming fundamentals and Objectoriented programming. However, mechanical engineering students had little to no programmingbackground. In such an interdisciplinary environment, the main challenge was to introduce thebasics of programming such as data structures and algorithms in a comprehensive class. Figure 1shows the student’s response on the familiarity of MATLAB programming in the first day of theclass. In this figure, X axis represents number of students and Y axis represents the questions askedin the survey. Out of 105 students who took this survey, 49 of them said that they are hearing“MATLAB” for the first time and 36 of them said that they are in beginner level. Fig. 1: Introductory Survey conducted

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David G. Novick, University of Texas at El Paso

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session XXXX Interactive Creativity Activities in Remote Learning David Novick Department of Engineering Education and Leadership The University of Texas at El Paso AbstractThe University of Texas at El Paso’s course in Innovation in Technology builds on students’technical knowledge to help them identify and find novel solutions for difficult design problems.With the

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Ahmed Ali HASAN, University of New Mexico; Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

1 Session: xxxx Intro to Mechanical Engineering: A New Course to Improve Major Trajectory Ahmed Hasan, Tariq Khraishi Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico Abstract The paper is centered around the activities of a newly developed introductory course tomechanical engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The course offers hands-onactivities as well as exposure to modern mechanical engineering fields and applications. The mathand science behind the activities and the modern

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Andrea Ramic, Angelo State University; Dick Apronti, Angelo State University

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San Angelo, Texas 1. Background Parking is one of the most contested resources on university campuses. Typically, parkingspaces close to classrooms and administration buildings experience deficits in parking that oftenresult in later arrivals being denied parking at their preferred locations. A challenge in parkingspace allocation is making sure there are equity considerations. Improving equity meansvulnerable users of the parking lot are identified, and the parking lot designed in such a way thatspecific users are not disadvantaged compared to other groups. This paper discusses lessonslearned about equity in designing parking lots during a faculty–mentored undergraduate researchcourse. The purpose of the study was to estimate future

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Dani Fadda P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; P.L.STEPHAN THAMBAN

, American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session XXXX Online Delivery of Engineering Courses where Hand Calculations are Vital Dani Fadda and P L Stephan Thamban Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at Dallas AbstractFollowing the coronavirus pandemic, an abrupt and temporary transition to a virtual teaching formatis found necessary and engineering courses

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Mehmet Emre Bahadir, Southeastern Louisiana University

Paper ID #35119Outreach and Recruitment with 3D Printing and CADDr. MEHMET EMRE BAHADIR, Southeastern Louisiana University MEHMET EMRE BAHADIR is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology at Southeastern Louisiana University. His teaching and research interests are in the field of product design, industrial ecology, sus- tainable manufacturing, and additive manufacturing. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Outreach and Recruitment with 3D Printing and CAD

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Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

course.Literature search to support these personal experiences is performed. Lastly, student feedbackvia survey on such course is supplied providing statistical data on such course teaching modalitythat have been suddenly pervasive with the COVID-19 gripping the world scene. Evencomparative course grades and course evaluations are supplied to compare any major up-tickor down-tick from the pre-COVID era. Based on the survey and grades/course evaluationscomparisons, it is concluded that the shift to pure online teaching was successful.Introduction:Online learning has been going on since at least 1982 [1]. This educational delivery mode hasonly been strengthening and diversifying since (in terms of features, capabilities and content).Although the advent of

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Amir Karimi P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

accreditationvirtual-site visit compared to a physical on-site visit. IntroductionIn 2009, the ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) started a process to review andrevised Criterion 3-Student Outcomes (a-k) of the general accreditation criteria which was developedin late 1990s and implemented in 2000. After an extensive review process, in 2015 the EACrecommended changes to both Criterion 3-Student Outcomes and Criterion 5-Curriculum1-3. Thechanges, included: 1. expansion of definition of terminologies used in the general criteria, 2. changing student outcomes a through k into student outcomes 1 through 7, and 3. clarifying the statements in criterion 5 by stating that it requires a minimum of 30

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Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Chad L File, LeTourneau University

Session XXXX Preparing for an Online ABET Visit Matthew G. Green, Chad L. File School of Engineering and Engineering Technology LeTourneau University, Longview, TX AbstractHere we share insights to help those preparing for an online ABET accreditation visit. These insightsare gleaned from our own visit which pivoted to entirely online six months before the event. ABET(formerly known as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) conducted all 2020-21 reviews remotely (online) 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Preparing for an online visitinvolved (1) preparing the

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Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso; Anneliese Mari Fensch, University of Texas at El Paso

minorities within minorities in personal and STEM self-efficacy. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from UTEP and holds a doctorate from the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California.Dr. Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso Cole Joslyn is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education and Lead- ership at The University of Texas at El Paso. His research emphasizes humanizing engineering education, particularly 1) increasing Latinx students’ sense of belonging in engineering by a) integrating holistic, socio-culturally responsive practices and Latinx cultural assets and values into educational success strate- gies, and b) understanding how

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Monikka M. Mann, Texas Tech University; George Tan, Texas Tech University

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Paper ID #35105Recent Strategies for improving Undergraduate Engineering Education: AReviewMs. Monikka M. Mann, Texas Tech University Monikka M. Mann, PMP is a PhD student at Texas Tech University in the Systems and Engineering Management Program.Dr. George Tan, Texas Tech University American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session XXXX Recent Strategies for improving Undergraduate Engineering

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Margo Cousins, University of Texas at Austin; Laura Suggs, University of Texas at Austin; Mia K. Markey, University of Texas at Austin

Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin since 2005.Dr. Laura Suggs, University of Texas at AustinProf. Mia K. Markey, University of Texas at Austin Dr. Mia K. Markey is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Professorship in Engineering #1 at The University of Texas at Austin as well as Adjunct Pro- fessor of Imaging Physics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Markey is a 1994 graduate of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. She has a B.S. in computational biology (Carnegie Mellon, 1998). Dr. Markey earned her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering (2002), along with a certificate in bioinformatics, from Duke University

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

. His research interests include Mixed-signal/RF circuit design and testing, measurement automation, environmental & biomedical data measurement, and educational robotics development. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session XXXX Self-publish textbook for Embedded System Education using an MSP432 microcontroller Byul Hur Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution

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Jovany Avila, University of the Incarnate Word; Tristan Brouwer, University of the Incarnate Word; Nick Julian Castillo IV; Okan Caglayan, University of the Incarnate Word; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

grant by CPS Energy, a local Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Baylor University, Waco, TX Copyright © 2021, American Society for Engineering Education 2power company in San Antonio, to conduct research regarding safer and more efficient ways toundergo the powerline inspection process.Research ObjectivesThe objective of this Senior Capstone was to develop an autonomous UAV system to detect andtrack powerlines and utility poles to perform fault inspections of their electrical and materialcomponents.OrganizationThe overview of the project is shown in Figure 1. The project is based around an autonomous

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Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Benjamin Lee Stilwell, The University of Texas at Tyler; Edgar Reyes

. Benjamin Lee Stilwell, The University of Texas at TylerMr. Edgar Reyes Edgar Reyes is an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Texas at Tyler. His interests include thermal fluid sciences and alternative energy systems. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session 35108 Simulated Laboratory-Based Learning In A Thermal Fluid Laboratory Course Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, Benjamin Stilwell, Edgar Reyes Department of Mechanical Engineering

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James J. Scire Jr., New York Institute of Technology

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1 devised a clever way to involve freshman engineering students in designthrough the design/redesign of paper clips. Using minimal resources and with minimalprerequisites, students were exposed to the compromises involved in the design of a real product 1 .In another example, Latcha and Oakley 2 describe a Capstone course where students design andconstruct toys or games. This course exposes students to the severe economic constraints oneffective toys and gives them the opportunity to have their designs presented to industry.Both of these project examples involve teaching practices that are recognized throughout thegreater community of educators as high-impact practices 3 . Design project work, especially withconstruction, requires that

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Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Daniel Weinman, Farmingdale State College

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development, and fuel cell technology. He was instrumental to the development of hundreds of new inventions and intellectual properties for many local industries and inventors.Daniel Weinman, Farmingdale State College Mechanical Engineering Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Enhancing Freshman Learning Experience in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Through Applied Learning Experiences: Connecting the Dots Gonca Altuger-Genc1, Yue (Jeff) Hung1, Daniel Weinman1 1 Farmingdale State CollegeAbstractEngineering design is an integral part of the freshman learning experience in

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Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University

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participate in the survey, a 2-point incentive was offered on their final grade. In theend, a total of 28 out of 39 surveys were successfully received.The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire given to the students to complete. Thequestionnaire was carefully crafted so that only important questions regarding lab environment,simulation tools, and designed labs, were included. The first part of the questionnaire dealt withthe lab environment. The second section concerned with Packet Tracer. The last section focusedon Riverbed Modeler. The types of questions included in the survey were Likert-scale and open-ended questions.Figure 1 showed the survey result of lab environment, which revealed that a large majority ofrespondents expressed a

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sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College; Raul Armendariz, Queensborough Community College; George Tremberger Jr, CUNY Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung, CUNY Queensborough COmmunity College

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, according to a 2016 July Money Magazine”Value of College” survey.KeywordsRandom sequence analysis, mRNA sequence data, NASA SDO data, NR2F2 gene.IntroductionThe mixing of noise and signal is a fact in science and whether it is possible to extract usefulinformation from the noise component is an issue of particular interest. A well-known 2016example is in the detection of gravitational wave with substantial noise 1. The recent discovery ofa 4-exoplanet system in tau-Ceti is another example 2. Our community college has a NSF- REUprogram that offers research opportunities for community college engineering and science studentsin the New York Tristate area. Among our various REU projects, the extraction of informationand facts from data mining of random

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Laura Bayerle; Marietta R. Scanlon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Society for Engineering Education, 2017 FiERCE: Empowering Girls in Engineering Through Role-Models and Mentoring Laura A. Bayerle1, Dr. Marietta R. Scanlon2 1 St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School, West Lawn, PA 2 Division of Engineering, Penn State BerksAbstractLeveraging current research indicating that the presence of mentors and role-models areinstrumental to the recruitment and retention of females in engineering, the primary purpose ofthis study was to examine the effect of role-models and mentors on the attitudes and self-confidence of middle school girls towards engineering. Participants were cohorts of middleschool aged females, paired with Penn State University (PSU) female undergraduate

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Ethan Patrick Adams, Penn State University: Berks Campus; Patrick Joseph Scanlon; Joseph Torres, Penn State Berks GenCyber; Tricia Clark, Penn State Berks; Terence Laughlin, Blue Mountain High School; Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks

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in the following.Day 1: In the morning session, the participants were introduced to the field of cyber security usingseveral short videos and discussions. Afterwards, the Collaborative Virtual Computer Laboratorywas introduced, and the students were shown how to log onto their individual accounts and accessto their Windows 7 and Backtrack virtual machines. In addition, the participants were introducedto the command prompt and basic networking commands. Netcat was used in order tocommunicate over the network and allowed students to create files and share them with each otherthrough the network.Day 2: The morning of day 2 was focused on informing the students on not only what the differentprotocols are, but also what their importance is and

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Peter Raymond Stupak, Raritan Valley Community College

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Community College (RVCC)Authentic Engineering Experience Team of three engineering and one computer science studentsophomores received a request from a Customer, an avid backpacker, for a tent light whichprovides readable light for two people for thirty minutes without the use of batteries. In addition,the tent light would also function as a GPS receiver/Cell transmitter sending location coordinatesto a phone or web-site at the Customer’s home. Other constraints, such as weight, dimensions,and water resistance were defined, but the Customer did not indicate or suggest how to achievethe required product performance – those decisions were left entirely to the student Team. TheCustomer required a finished product by the delivery date of May 1, 2017

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Peter Raymond Stupak, Raritan Valley Community College

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topotential internship and professional employers.KeywordsSupply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Entrepreneurial, Hands-on, ManufacturingIntroductionAn innovative inter-disciplinary project was launched at Raritan Valley Community College(RVCC) in Fall 2016 where Engineering and Business students participate hands-on in theoperation of a supply-chain manufacturing business. The product, the “IllumiNUT”, is acustomized green-energy shake-light that provides battery-free light just by shaking it (Fig. 1).The IllumiNUT product was originally developed by a group of four RVCC Engineeringstudents in Fall 2015 and later adopted as an entrepreneurial venture in Fall 2016 by the campuschapter of the international student-business organization, Enactus. The