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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Jean L. Lee, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

assignment, suggesting the possibility that the presence of a reflectionprompt may help focus students’ attention and thinking.Introduction The use of reflection in assignments is well-known for stimulating positive learningachievements and professional development in students.1–4 This is typically inferred from theanalysis of students’ long-form written responses to reflection prompts in assignments andprojects.1,2 This method of analyzing the impact of reflection prompts, however, is largelyqualitative and may contain a degree of subjectivity. In this study, it is hypothesized that thepresence of a reflective prompt in an assignment will result in students spending more timethinking about the assignment. Hence the duration of an assignment

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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John Y Oliver, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Cassidy Elwell

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Diversity

objectives and outcomes of competitions, butthe observations apply nearly universally to all high school cyber security competitions that weattended.Observation 1: Many competitions are arranged where students are organized into teams(typically 3-6 students) and teamwork is highly encouraged. However, we observed that manyteams are really co-working by contributing to a team score rather than exhibiting high-levels ofteamwork. As a result, many competitions observed don’t show tell-tale signs of collaboration,such as having animated discussions or students working on the same problem at the same time.Observation 2: Student competitors learn much in preparation for the competition about the useand design of computer-related technologies as well as

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Ryan Yedinak, Cañada College; Oskar Granados, Canada College; Vincent Vu Thanh Tran, San Jose State University; Moises Arturo Vieyra, Canada College; Alec William Maxwell, San Francisco State University; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University

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Diversity

Monitoring using Acoustic Sensors Ryan Yedinak1, Oskar Granados1, Vincent Tran1, Moises Vieyra1, Alec Maxwell2, Amelito Enriquez1, Wenshen Pong2, Cheng Chen2, Kwok Siong Teh2, Xiaorong Zhang2, Hamid Mahmoodi2, Hao Jiang2, Zhaoshuo Jiang2*, 1 Cañada Community College, Redwood City, CA 94061 2 School of Engineering, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA 94132 * Corresponding Author: zsjiang@sfsu.eduAbstractIn current practice, sensors, such as accelerometers and strain gages, are attached to or embeddedinto structures to measure its response for structural health monitoring purposes. However,installation and maintenance costs

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Kattia Chang, Cañada College; Karina Abad, Cañada College; Ricardo Jesus Colin, Canada College; Charles Tolentino, University of California, Merced; Cameron Malloy, University of California, Berkeley; Alex David, San Francisco State University; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University

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Diversity

University. Her research interests include embedded systems, wearable technologies, neural-machine interface, and cyber-physical systems. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engaging Community College Students in Emerging Human- Machine Interfaces Research through Design and Implementation of a Mobile Application for Gesture RecognitionKattia Chang-Kam1, Karina Abad1, Ricardo Colin1, Charles Tolentino1, Cameron Malloy1,Alexander David2, Amelito G. Enriquez1, Wenshen Pong2, Zhaoshuo Jiang2, Cheng Chen2, Kwok-Siong Teh2, Hamid Mahmoodi2, Hao Jiang2, Xiaorong Zhang2 1 Cañada College, Redwood City, CA 2

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Kevin P Pintong, Oregon Institute of Technology

ofthe workshop is to cover three activities in order to target students who might be interested inComputer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The three activities ofconcern are:  Understanding circuits and components  Placing and soldering components  Programming the board using softwareThe following were the intended learning outcomes of the workshop. 1. Participants will learn how to read a bill of materials and schematic. 2. Participants will learn how to identify and orient circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, LEDs, and microcontrollers. 3. Participants will learn how to solder through-hole components. 4. Participants will learn how to use reference

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Ava Madeline Bellizzi; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Elizabeth A. Reddy, University of San Diego

future goals, only one student expressed interest in doing so,preventing reasonable comparisons among students. This led the primary investigator to conducta semi-structured interview with this student, rather than a focus group session.A summary of the number of responses received for each survey from each cohort appears inTable 1. Because the methods of data collection and range of questions differed slightly acrossthe two year span of this study, a distinction will be made between the results obtained from thefirst cohort and those obtained from the second cohort for the remainder of this paper. Table 1: Summary of Responses to Surveys by Both Cohorts Cohort 1 (Fall 2016) Cohort 2

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Majid Poshtan, Cal Poly; Bridget Benson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Fred W DePiero, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

extensions and improvements to this system while using it in his courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Experiments in Adopting Computer-Aided Learning in EngineeringIntroductionComputer-Aided learning provides a means to enhance 3D visualizations, simulations ofphysical systems, and/or demonstrations of lengthy mathematical examples in a classroomenvironment [1-3]. This paper is about four experiments the authors conducting on adoptingcomputer-aided learning tools in four undergraduate electrical engineering courses at 100, 200and 300 levels at Cal Poly (California Polytechnic State University, SLO, USA). The goal ofsuch efforts was to provide additional resources to the students beside the

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Ann Kowalski, Colorado State University; Christopher Snow Snow

. For the past five years, the course was taught by the same instructor using examquestions drawn from a common pool; however, the students were given paper homeworkassignments in past years instead of online Canvas homework.ResultsExam scoresExam score data was collected from 2012 to 2017 (the study year). Figure 1 shows the medianexam scores from exam 1, exam 2, and the final exam for each year. Median exam 1 and 2 scoreswere the highest for the study year (2017) when compared to previous years, but the final examscore was not. As is typical in STEM courses, the final exam is cumulative in the sense that it buildsoff knowledge obtained throughout the entire semester.We used a Welch’s t-test for unequal sample sizes and unequal variances, and

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

working professionals within engineering hasbeen a longstanding goal of engineering professional societies, universities, and governmentorganizations [1] - [6]. However, progress has been slow [7] - [10]. In 2014, women comprisednearly 16% of tenure-track and tenured engineering faculty, while African Americansrepresented fewer than 3%, and Hispanics represented fewer than 4% [10]. Percentages ofAfrican American and Hispanic tenure-track and tenured faculty have increased by less than 1%in the past decade while women have increased their representation by only 4% [10]. Althoughunderrepresented in the tenure-track streams, women faculty and underrepresented minoritieshave been overrepresented among non-tenure-track faculty across disciplines [11

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Akbarali Thobhani, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Diversity

transferabilityagreement was also developed between UP and MSU Denver. The completion path for theMaster of Science degree in Architecture at UP for an MSU Denver Civil EngineeringTechnology graduate with a minor in architecture is outlined.Keywords: global learning, academic collaboration, curriculum development, engineeringeducation, architecture1. Background On one hand, in the last decade the Civil Engineering profession is facing a major revision inthe educational preparedness of its graduates [1]. The American Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE) took the lead in this major initiative in the early 2000. Its Committee on AcademicPrerequisites for Professional Practice (CAP3) produced the Body of Knowledge for the 21stCentury (BOK2) document [2], which could

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Yitong Zhao, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

was appreciated. They also considered that the oralexam was helpful for their understanding of the content. The results from this preliminarystudy suggest that the adoption of oral exams has the potential to positively impactstudent performance in the thermodynamics course. 1. IntroductionAn oral exam is a type of assessment in which the instructor poses questions to thestudent verbally. The student must answer the question to demonstrate sufficientknowledge of the subject to pass the exam1. Many researchers argue that oral exams,combined with other evaluations, are ideal for achieving higher levels of studentunderstanding2. The potential benefits of oral exams are better preparation for the exam,immediate

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Katherine Mavrommati, California Polytechnic State University; Eileen W. Rossman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jay Tyler Davis II

courses, little is done to connect the methods and theories being taught to practical applicationsa student may encounter in an engineering job. As a result, students are often insufficiently motivated in their study ofdynamics. Numerous authors have discussed the benefits of problem-based learning (see [1] for a review), including longerretention, increased motivation, and improved transfer. Instructors have incorporated projects involving catapults [2], Legos[3,4], and roller coasters [5] in their dynamics courses to provide engineering context and hopefully improve student learning.Previous studies have shown that contextualization, personalization, and choice produce a dramatic increase in students’motivation and engagement in the subject [6

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Jayson Paul Mercurio, Canada College; Kevin Yamada; Jose L. Guzman, Canada College; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Alexander Choi, Canada College; Ayesha R Iqbal

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Diversity

synthesis, characterization, Inspiring Community College Students in Electrical and Computer Engineering Research through Live Digit Recognition using Nvidia’s Jetson Tx1 Jayson Mercurio2, Kevin Yamada1, Alexander Choi2, Ayesha Iqbal2, Jose I. Guzman2, Amelito G. Enriquez2, Xiaorong Zhang1, Wenshen Pong1, Zhaoshuo Jiang1, Cheng Chen1, Kwok-Siong Teh1, Hamid Mahmoodi1 and Hao Jiang1, 1 San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA 2 Cañada College, Redwood City, CAAbstractCommunity colleges provide a beneficial foundation for undergraduate education in STEMmajors. To inspire community college students to

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Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Jun Jian Liang, San Francisco State University; Christopher Alexander Amaro, Cañada College; Adam Albert Davies, ASPIRES ; Priscila Joy Silva Chaix, Cañada College; Jesus Caballero, Canada College; Juvenal Marin Sanchez, San Jose State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University

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Diversity

parameters were derived and studied for their effect on real-world applications. This paper presents the summer intern project findings. Through theintegration of state-of-the-art structural and earthquake engineering research into the internship,this program also enables the development of project management, time management, andteamwork skills, strengthens students’ knowledge in structural and earthquake engineering, andprepares them for successful academic and professional careers. The internship programtherefore provides valuable mentorship for community college students during their transition toa four-year college.1. IntroductionThe primary goal of structural and earthquake engineering is to enhance the seismic resiliency ofcommunities through

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Ryan Carroll, Canada College; Brian Carrozza, Canada College; Yardley Ordonez, Canada College; Edgar Sanchez, Canada College; Andres Lee, San Francisco State University; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University

’ motivation to pursue a master’s degree in a STEM field. Through working closely withstudent mentors and faculty, they gained valuable insights into how scientific workers work onreal problems and the elements of the research process. Overall, the summer research internshiphas been a fulfilling and remarkable professional growth experience for all involved.1. IntroductionFor the past several years, institutions of higher education have devoted resources to increasingthe number of engineering graduates and broadening participation of students fromunderrepresented groups. One of the strategies commonly employed in improving undergraduateSTEM education is providing students access to research experiences. There are many studiesdocumenting the

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Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines; Megan Sanders, Colorado School of Mines

engineers (Simon, 1967), designers of high-quality learning environmentsand opportunities to achieve rigorous STEM learning outcomes. Engineering Learning uses aconventional engineering design model (Khandani, 2005) to scaffold faculty in a familiar contextwhile they undertake the challenging task of designing and facilitating well-designed and alignedlearning experiences (courses), as illustrated in figure 1.Figure 1: Engineering Learning model (Spiegel, 2016)Engineering Learning drives significant shifts in the ways teaching and learning are approachedin higher education: “the intent is to realign instruction with current research-based approachesto teaching and learning, changing student needs, and the practices and understandingswanted by

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Kyle Frederick Larsen P.E., Eastern Washington University; Nm A Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; Abolfazl Amin, Utah Valley University; Heechang Bae, Eastern Washington University

Professor at Utah Valley University since 1990. Instructed Mathematics and Physics as an adjunct at University of Utah and Westminster College.Dr. Heechang Bae, Eastern Washington University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 OPTIMIZING THE CURRICULUM IN AN ENGINEERING STATISTICS COURSE WITH REALISTIC PROBLEMS TO ENHANCE LEARNING 1 Kyle Larsen, 1Hani Saad, 1Awlad Hossain, 1Heechang Bae, 2Abolfazl Amin 1 Eastern Washington University Department of Engineering and Design Cheney, WA 99004 2 Utah Valley University Department of Engineering and Technology Provo, UT 84058AbstractThe primary objectives of an engineering

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Vladislav Valeryevich Miftakhov, ASPIRES; Cody Del Prato; Søren Anders Tornøe, Cañada College; Kwan M Lim, San Francisco State University; ali attaran, San Francisco State University; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University

analyze and interpret results, and presentation skills. This flipped approach to educational pathways in which research experience is offered early on results in students to be more determined and motivated as they progress through their educational pathways.1. Introduction The motivation behind this work was to offer research experience to undergraduate students and inspire them to pursue higher education and research careers. The main challenge of integrating research experience in regular semesters is that students are already overwhelmed by many curricular activities that involvement in a focused research experience becomes very difficult to achieve. Moreover, offering meaningful research experience requires a significant

Conference Session

ETD Accreditation and Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

questions are detailed.IntroductionCapstone design courses and projects represent the culmination of an engineering or engineeringtechnology undergraduate curriculum; they are a key aspect of a technical education experience.The goal of these courses is to move students away from theory and more towards the practicalproblem solving that they will encounter in industry 1-3. Capstone projects are oftenmultidisciplinary 4, further replicating the types of projects students will experience in industry.Capstone projects can be defined as project-based learning. Project-based learning brings skillsand knowledge together to solve an ill-defined or poorly formed project 5. This is epitome of thecapstone experience. Students generally have their capstone

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2: Instructional

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bryan Levy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tris Utschig, Kennesaw State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

variety oftopics including assessment instruments and methodologies, using technology in the classroom, facultydevelopment in instructional design, teaching diversity, and peer coaching. Dr. Utschig completed hisPhD in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Assessing concept generation intervention strategies for creativity using design problems in freshman engineering graphics courseIntroductionIn a learning-centered instruction approach(1), faculty become designers of learningenvironments for students, facilitators of students’ active learning, and modelers of expertthought processes. Students construct knowledge

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Dimensions of Engineering Literacy and Engineering in General Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuetong Lin, Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, University of Sharjah & Indiana State University

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

learningare collaborative learning, co-operative learning, and problem-based learning. Various studies,from using interactive, hands-on lessons and activities designed to teach research process toundergraduate engineering students 1 , to preparing manufacturing engineering students throughcompetitions, projects sponsored by industry, capstone projects, laboratory exercises or projectssimulating real-life scenarios 2 , have shown that active learning increases student performance inSTEM subjects.Critical thinking, identified by The U. S. Department of Labor as the raw material of a number ofkey workplace skills such as problem solving, decision making, organizational planning, and riskmanagement, is highly coveted by employers of engineering graduates

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Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

, and judgers outperform perceivers.Given these results, more research is needed to quantify the role of personality indicators andtemperament on group and individual performance. Specifically, investigating the role ofdiversity on group dynamics, particularly when there is one temperament making up a majorityof an engineering team. Due to the preponderance of Guardians found in some engineeringdepartments, this extreme scenario may be quite likely and have a negative impact onperformance, individual retention, and experience.CE350 – Infrastructure Engineering (3 credit hours)Course Scope, Objectives, and Structure. The course has five primary objectives: 1. Identify, assess, and explain critical infrastructure components and cross-sector

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kirsten A. Davis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Timothy Kinoshita, Virginia Tech; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech, Ateneo de Davao University; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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International

contextual competencies: Three categories of methods used to assess a program with coursework and international modulesIntroduction U.S. engineers will represent a minority culture and, thus, will have to be open to different religions, different ways of thinking, and different social values.1 (National Academy of Engineering, 2005)Undergraduate engineering programs must change along with the rapidly changing globallandscape of the engineering profession.1,2,3 Such change is necessary because a more globallyinterdependent society brings with it a host of new complex and interdependent challenges,which engineers will play a vital role in addressing.2,3,4,5,6,7,8

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Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P Hanus P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Jennifer Gonser, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

: cognitive, affectiveand psychomotor. The cognitive domain taxonomy is widely accepted in many fields and hasbeen identified as, “arguably one of the most influential education monographs of the past halfcentury.”3 The taxonomies are a language that describes the progressive development of anindividual in each domain and are defined as follows4:  Cognitive: of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity.  Affective: relating to, arising from, or influencing feelings or emotions.  Psychomotor: of or relating to motor action directly proceeding from mental activity.A set of development levels for each domain are shown in Table 1 based on work by Bloom5,Krathwohl et al.6, and Simpson7, respectively. Each column shows

Conference Session

Assessing Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Jane Kulhanek, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Raymond Markovetz, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Zachari Lucius Swiecki, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

creativity with technical skills whenapproaching design problems [1]. The design process requires creativity and innovative thought.These qualities cannot be standardized which is why classes that prepare students just to succeedon exams are not the best route to enhance these skills [2]. Innovation is the act or process ofintroducing a new idea, device, or method that creates value [3]. Creativity is harder to define.Creative products are not universally judged as such by all experts, and creativity is different fordifferent people across domains [4]. A consensual blueprint or formula for producing creative,innovative products does not exist, making creativity a difficult subject to teach students.However, there are aspects of creativity and

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Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University ; Musibau Adeola Shofoluwe, North Carolina A&T State University; Rico Kelley Jr., North Carolina A&T State University ; Evelyn R. Sowells, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert B. Pyle, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction

, whileunderemphasizing the soft skills needed for the industry 4. Consequently, a significant gap existsbetween construction management programs and the demands of current professional practice.Undergraduate programs have to make changes to ensure that their CM graduates are job-readyupon graduation 1. In an effort to advance professional development, accreditation organizationssuch as ABET, Inc. have developed criteria that place emphasis on outcomes associated withteamwork, ethics, communication, understanding of engineering impacts, passion for life-longlearning, and knowledge of contemporary issues. Administrators and faculty members ofConstruction Management programs are actively seeking for effective strategies forstrengthening the soft skills of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Monday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelia Chesley, Purdue University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Dawn Laux, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Tejasvi Parupudi, Purdue University; Asefeh Kardgar, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, West Lafayette; Sarah Knapp, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

from manyperspectives.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Honey, Pearson, & Schweingruber11 summarized much of thecurrent integration research and put forth concrete principles of effective integration. Their reportalso acknowledged the risks and challenges of implementing integrated pedagogy. Others’reports on integration cover various program designs and strategies, and have outlined specificways of assessing such programs. Kellam et al.8 described a curricular integration among design,engineering, and social sciences threaded through 4 years of their engineering program, notingthat the goal was for disciplines to integrate “at both a content level (integration of content acrosscourses) and a meta-level (integration of meta-learning and

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Pre-College: Working with Teachers to Improve K-12 Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah E. Lopez, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Moe Tajvidi P.E., Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University, Center for Engineering Education Research

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

classrooms (e.g. "I feel confident being able to answer most of my student'sengineering focused questions in a science class.") Participants responded on a 7-pointLikert scale for 6 questions, and a 5-point Likert scale for the remaining 3 questions.Both scales ranged from “Disagree a great deal” to “Agree a great deal”, which wascoded numerically as 1 through 7 respectively. Since the responses on the 5-point scalewere embedded in the 7-point scale, the same numerical coding was used.The second set of questions (9 questions) asked participants to rate aspects ofprofessional development that they felt would benefit their ability to teach engineeringconcepts. This included aspects like “Training on the engineering design process” and“Content

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Writing and Communication

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Simson, University of New Haven; Judy Randi Ed.D., University of New Haven; Amanda Lynn Becker, University of New Haven

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

(75 minutes) and a weekly laboratory session (4 hours).Students complete six laboratory modules, each two weeks in duration, during the laboratorysessions (see Table 1). Most modules require two in-class laboratory periods to complete, oneperiod designated as a planning period and the other as an experimental period. Following thefirst laboratory period, students write a planning report (a technical memo) in groups of 3-4 andfollowing the experimental period the students individually write a summary report (a technicalmemo). The final laboratory module requires a 20-minute group presentation and a fulllaboratory report. Thus, the course, as implemented in the past, required 10-14 writtenassignments, but had been lacking instruction in

Conference Session

Assessment and Liberal Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten A. Davis, Virginia Tech; Chris Gewirtz, Virginia Tech; Ramon Benitez, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Engineering Education, 2017 Assessment and Implementation of an Interdisciplinary General Education MinorIntroduction General education, also known as liberal education, is argued to be a key component ofhigher education as it develops the breadth of knowledge and skills individuals need to thrive ina complex society.1 However, as a utilitarian view of higher education gains ground, generaleducation has come under threat, particularly for engineering degrees, which comprise morecredits than most. Balancing the competing purposes of professional and liberal educationintroduces challenges at the university level, particularly at schools housing a variety of degreeprograms. These challenges to liberal