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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Focus on Student Learning, Lifelong Learning, and the Whole Student

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jing Lv; Yukiko Maeda, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Syafiah Mahfuzah Johari, Engineering Education Department, Purdue University

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Paper ID #13386Making Meaning of Data: Exploring Representations of Classroom Activitiesfrom a First Year Engineering CourseMs. Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nikitha Sambamurthy is pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Purdue University.Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Uni- versity, the Inaugural Director of the College of Engineering’s Leadership Minor, and the Director of the International Institute of Engineering

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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DeLean Tolbert Smith, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #13913Mathematics as a Gatekeeper to Engineering: Preliminary Findings from theInterview DataMs. DeLean Tolbert, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 26.1135.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Mathematics as a Gatekeeper to Engineering: Preliminary Findings from the Interview DataAbstract Research suggests that students’ experience may support or hinder future success inengineering. Students’ experiences with engineering may

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #11878Maximizing the Global Experience: Lessons Learned from Running a Faculty-led Program to BrazilDr. Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University Dr. Courtney Pfluger received her Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University in 2011. In the fall of 2011, she took a position as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern University in the College of Engineering as a part of the First Year Engineering Faculty with a focus on chemical engineering. She teaches the first year courses where are Engineering Design and Engineering Problem Solving. She also teaches senior Chemical Engineering

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Assessing URM Programs Targeting the K-16 Continuum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #12216Minority/Multicultural Engineering Program Impact: A Student Perspectiveof Co-Curricular SupportDr. Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech Walter Lee recently earned his PhD in engineering education at Virginia Tech, where he also served as a program assistant for the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity. His research interests include student retention & recruitment, diversity, motivation, and first-year experiences in engineering. Dr. Lee received an NSF-GRFP Fellowship in Spring 2012 focusing on how student support centers impact the experience of undergraduate engineering students, specifically

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Newberry, DCTC/Nano-Link

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Paper ID #13392Modification of Nanoscience Educational Content to Reach a Greater Num-ber of EducatorsDeb Newberry, DCTC/Nano-Link Deb Newberry is the director of the Nanoscience Technology program at Dakota County Technical Col- lege in Rosemount, MN where she created 8 college level nano specific courses and the 2 year, AAS degree Nanoscience Technologist program. Deb also is the Director and Principle Investigator of Nano-Link, Center for Nanotechnology Education which spans 38 states and 4 countries in Europe (NSF funded). After 23 years of experience as a researcher and executive in the corporate world, she became a nanotech

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Focus on the Classroom: Novel Approaches to Course Delivery

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #11506The creation of a Biomedical EngineeringProf. Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College Gary J. Mullett, a Professor of Electronics Technology and Co-Department Chair, presently teaches in the Electronics Group at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) located in Springfield, MA. A long time faculty member and consultant to local business and industry, Mullett has provided leadership and initiated numerous curriculum reforms as either the Chair or Co-Department Chair of the four tech- nology degree programs that constitute the Electronics Group. Since the mid-1990s, he has been

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Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yong-Woo Kim, University of Washington; Wonil Lee, University of Washington, Department of Construction Management; Ryan J. Eom, Legend High School

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Construction

Paper ID #12288The Effectiveness of AR (Augmented Reality) Technology in Acquiring Infor-mation on Job-site TaskProf. Yong-Woo Kim, University of Washington Dr. Yong-Woo Kim is an associate professor and P.D.Koon endowed professor of construction manage- ment at the University of Washington. His research interests include supply chain management, lean construction, and integrated project delivery.Mr. Wonil Lee, Department of Construction Management, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA Mr. Lee is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Construction Management, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. Mr. Lee’s

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leyla F Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill L Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ayanna Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11388The Impact of a Robotics Summer Undergraduate Research Experience onIncreasing the Pipeline to Graduate SchoolDr. Leyla F Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology Leyla Conrad is the Director of Outreach in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has been developing and leading programs for undergraduate engineering students, ECE female and minority students, as well as high school students and teachers that supports the ECE’s graduate and undergraduate recruitment and retention efforts. She is also the Education and Diversity Director of the NSF

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Survey and Assessment Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariana Tafur-Arciniegas P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #13427The Role of Outlier Analysis in Reducing Purposeful Sampling Bias: A Se-quential Mixed-Method ApproachMariana Tafur, Purdue University, West Lafayette Mariana Tafur is a Ph.D. candidate and a graduate assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She has a M.S., in Education at Los Andes University, Bogota, Colombia; and a B.S., in Electrical Engineering at Los Andes University, Bogota, Colombia. She is a 2010 Fulbright Fellow. Her research interests include engineering skills development, STEM for non-engineers adults, motivation in STEM to close the technology literacy gap, STEM

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Shaping the Future: Structured Mentoring for Today's Diverse Engineering Student Populations

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney S. Smith, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #12958Understanding the Mentoring Needs of African-American Female Engineer-ing Students: A Phenomenographic Preliminary AnalysisMs. Courtney S Smith, Virginia Tech Courtney S. Smith is a PhD candidate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her research interests span the mentoring experiences of African American women in engineering, campus climate and best practices for diversity and inclusion in the STEM classroom.Dr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co- directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center

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Topics Related To Engineering Design Graphics Division

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #12027Using Peer Review in a Freshman Engineering Graphics Course to EnhanceUnderstanding of Basic Dimensioning TechniquesDr. Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Nancy E. Study is on the faculty of the School of Engineering at Penn State Erie - The Behrend College where she teaches courses in engineering graphics and rapid prototyping, and is the coordinator of the rapid prototyping lab. Her research interests include visualization and haptics. She is a former chair of the ASEE Engineering Design Graphics Division and is currently the Circulation Manager and Treasurer of the Engineering Design

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Problem- Project- and Case-based Learning in Environmental Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #13131Providing Students with Hands-on Experiences through the Construction ofa Treatment WetlandDr. Jennifer Mueller Price PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 26.1283.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Providing Students with Hands-on Experiences through the Construction of a Treatment WetlandAbstractBecause of their natural water treatment capabilities, wetlands have been constructed for onsitetreatment of stormwater and wastewater. As municipalities work to reduce

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allie S Peters, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Kevin Chang P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Katherine N Thorton; Kristen Shinohara; Kacey D Beddoes, Oregon State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #12527Refinement and Dissemination of a Digital Platform for Sharing Transporta-tion Education MaterialsAllie S Peters, Oregon State UniversityDr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University Shane Brown is an associate professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award in 2010 and is working on a study to characterize practicing engineers’ understand- ings of core engineering concepts.Dr. Kevin Chang P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow Kevin Chang, Ph.D., P.E., is an

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Franz J. Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Derek Cascio, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #12758RESISTANCE IS FUTILE: A NEW COLLABORATIVE LABORATORYGAME BASED LAB TO TEACH BASIC CIRCUIT CONCEPTSDr. James G. O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an associate professor of Physics at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. James is currently pursuing educational pedagogies in engineering education through game-ification of education and the design of competitive table top games which engage students in an exciting atmo- sphere to help facilitate learning of essential physics concepts. Aside from a love of gaming and its role in education, James is also the Vice President

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Design and Entrepreneurship

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Tadd, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan; Elaine Wisniewski, University of Michigan; Leena N Lalwani, University of Michigan

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #12240Revitalizing the Chemical Engineering Senior Design Experience: Empower-ment, Entrepreneurship, and a Flipped Classroom ExperienceDr. Andrew Tadd, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan Andrew Tadd earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2006. After graduation, he remained at the University as a Postdoctoral Fellow, continuing research work on cata- lysts for hydrocarbon reforming and hydrogen production. In November of 2007 he officially joined the Department of Chemical Engineering’s staff when he was appointed as an Assistant Research Scientist. He holds

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Communication Across the Divisions I: Communication in Engineering Disciplines

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Conrad, Portland State University; William A. Kitch, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University; John V. Tocco J.D., Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #12608Students Writing for Professional Practice: A Model for Collaboration amongFaculty, Practitioners and Writing SpecialistsProf. Susan Conrad, Portland State University Susan Conrad, Ph.D., is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and head of the Civil Engineering Writing Project. She has written numerous articles and books about English grammar, discourse, and corpus linguistics.Dr. William A Kitch P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Kitch is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. Before starting his academic career he spent 24 years as a practicing engineer in both the

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Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Pradip Kumar Krishnadevarajan, Karpagam University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #13220Supply Chain Management: Is It a Must Course for Manufacturing Engi-neering Technology?Dr. Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M UniversityPradip Kumar Krishnadevarajan, Karpagam University, INDIA Pradip is a research scholar at Karpagam University, INDIA pursuing his PhD in supply chain manage- ment. He is a also the cofounder and research lead at the Global Supply Chain Laboratory (GSCL) in the Industrial Distribution program at Texas A&M University. Pradip is also an educator at the Thomas and Joan Read Center for Distribution Research and Education. He conducts educational programs, busi- ness sessions

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Microcontrollers, Programming, and Data Acquisition

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Jeff Shelton, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11628Assessment of an Improved Problem-Based Learning Implementation in aSenior/Graduate Mechatronic Design CourseDr. James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University James A. Mynderse, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. His research interests include mechatronics, dynamic systems, and control with applications to piezoelectric actuators, hysteresis, and perception. He serves as the faculty advisor for the LTU Baja SAE team.Jeff Shelton, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Shelton studies human motor control in the

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Pipeline and Performance in BME Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington; Lucy L. Pick, University of Washington; Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of Washington

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Biomedical

Paper ID #12283Bioengineering Global Health: Design and Implementation of a Summer DayCamp for High School StudentsDr. Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington Dr. Dianne G. Hendricks is a Lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Wash- ington. She earned a BS in Molecular Biology at the University of Texas at Austin and a PhD in Genetics at Duke University. Dr. Hendricks’ teaching interests at the University of Washington include develop- ing and teaching introductory and honors courses in bioengineering, tissue and protein engineering lab courses, and capstone projects. She is committed

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robin F Hopkins, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Keith Brandon Lyle, University of Louisville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11411Can the Spacing Effect Improve the Effectiveness of a Math InterventionCourse for Engineering Students?Robin J Fain, University of Louisville Robin Fain is a graduate student in the Experimental Psychology PhD program at the University of Louisville. Her main research interests include learning in the classroom and eyewitness memory.Dr. Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville Jeffrey L. Hieb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the Univer- sity of Louisville. Jeff graduated from Furman University in 1992 with degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy

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First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen E Silliman, Gonzaga University; Toni Boggan, Gonzaga University; Vladimir A Labay, Gonzaga University; George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University, Spokane; Suzann Girtz, Gonzaga University

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Paper ID #13950Characteristics of Students Self-Selecting into a Freshman Living-LearningCommunity for Engineers and Computer ScientistsDr. Stephen E Silliman, Gonzaga University Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Gonzaga UniversityMs. Toni Boggan, Gonzaga University Academic Director, Center for Engineering Design and Entrepreneurship, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.Dr. Vladimir A Labay, Gonzaga University Currently, Dr. Vladimir Labay is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Gonzaga Uni- versity in Spokane, Washington, USA. Dr. Labay was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and earned a

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Masi, University of Rochester; Dan M. Watson, University of Rochester; Arie Bodek, University of Rochester; Dev Ashish Khaitan; Erik Garcell

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Engineering Physics & Physics

instruments for infrared astronomy. His educational activities include mastery learning, tutorial learning, and the application of online resources and assessment in physics and astronomy courses, both for STEM students and non-majors.Prof. Arie Bodek, Departmente of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester Prof. Bodek received his B.S. in Physics (1968) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his Ph.D. in Physics (1972) also from MIT. He was a postdoctoral associate at MIT (1972-74) and a Robert E. Millikan Fellow at Caltech (1974-77). Prof. Bodek joined the University as an Assistant Professor of Physics in 1977. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 1980 and to Professor in 1987. Prof. Bodek was

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Broadening Participation in Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacquelyn F. Sullivan Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado Boulder ; Frederick A. Peck; Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Nick A. Stites, Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado at Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Julie Cafarella, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #11875Continuously Improving a Diversity-Bolstering System through IntegratingQuantitative and Qualitative Engineering GoldShirt Program FacetsJacquelyn F. Sullivan Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder As Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Sullivan spearheaded design and launch of the Engineering GoldShirt Program to provide a unique access pathway to engineering for high potential, next tier stu- dents not admitted through the standard admissions process . Sullivan was conferred as an ASEE Fellow in 2011 and was awarded NAE’s 2008 Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Edu- cation. She

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International Division Technical Session 8

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Tech; Kim Lester, Virginia Tech; Liang Li Wu, University of California, Irvine; Thomas Carl Long, Virginia Tech

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International

Paper ID #12948Corporate Partnerships for International Experiences: A Case Study Modelof the Boeing Engineering Leadership ProgramDr. Nicole Sanderlin, Virginia Tech Dr. Sanderlin serves as the Director of Global Engagement for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineer- ing. She provides leadership for international initiatives and works closely with engineering faculty to develop new institutional partnerships and international opportunities for engineering students. Her re- search focuses on internationalization of higher education, faculty engagement, and international program assessment.Dr. Kim Lester, Virginia Tech

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Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

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2015 ASEE International Forum

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Sigrid -- Berka, University of Rhode Island; Emily Ann Serman, University of Rhode Island; Megan Mercedes Echevarria, University of Rhode Island; Lars O. Erickson, University of Rhode Island; Silke A. Scholz; Anette Geithner

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International Forum

Paper ID #14265Integrating a portfolio of short with long-term international programs in theengineering curriculumDr. Sigrid – Berka, University of Rhode Island Dr. Sigrid Berka is the Executive Director of the International Engineering Program (IEP) at the Univer- sity of Rhode Island, and also the Director of the German and the Chinese IEP, responsible for building academic programs with exchange partners abroad, internship placements for IEP’s dual degree students, corporate relations and fundraising for the IEP. Bi-annually, the IEP organizes the Colloquium on Interna- tional Engineering Education. Under Sigrid’s

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2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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William E Kelly

Engineering Ethics ­ The NAE Online Ethics Center is a   Resource for Doing More    William E Kelly   Adjunct faculty member , Sustainability  Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering  George Mason University     Abstract The NAE Online Ethics Center (OEC) has extensive resources for teaching and learning engineering ethics and more recently responsible conduct of research.  With funding from the National

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2015 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Diego Aldana; Alan Cheville; Gretchen Hueges; Joe Meiser; Nathan Siegel; Margot Vigeant

The Maker Movement at Bucknell: A Plan for Developing, Launching, and Managing On-Campus MakerSpaces Diego Aldana1, Alan Cheville2, Gretchen Hueges3, Joe Meiser4, Nathan Siegel1,*, Margot Vigeant5 1 Mechanical Engineering, Bucknell University 2 Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bucknell University 3 th 7 St. Studio, Bucknell University 4 Art & Art History, Bucknell University 5

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2015 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Carol Stokes-Cawley; Katie Cadwell

Proceedings of 2015 St. Lawrence Section of the American Society for Engineering Education  Project ENGAGE: A Summer Immersion Experience in Engineering for Middle School Girls Carol Stokes-Cawley and Assistant Professor Katie Cadwell Syracuse UniversityIntroductionProject ENGAGE (Empowering the Next Generation: Advancing Girls in Engineering) isSyracuse University's (SU) summer residential engineering program for high-ability middleschool girls. The mission of this program is to increase talented rising 8th and 9th grade girls'knowledge of, and interest in, engineering as a means to contribute to positive societal change.The vision of the

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2015 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Anthony DePina; Kevin Burnett; Molly Mariea; Michael Bush; Christina Amendola; William Nowak; Jason Kolodziej

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design: VIA Dynamic Load Simulation On A Journal Bearing Test Rig In 2010, Dresser-Rand, a global supplier of rotating equipment, donated ESH-1 reciprocating compressor to the Rochester Institute of Technologyand has continually sponsored multidisciplinary senior design (MSD) projects. Dr. Jason Kolodziej, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineeringat Rochester Institute of Technology, commissioned the construction of a dynamic journal bearing similarity test rig. The objective of this rig is toreduce the time required to perform seed of fault research of journal bearings. The project was split into a two phase build utilizing twoconsecutive multidisciplinary senior design teams. While the

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2015 Northeast Section Meeting

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Junling Hu; Ruoxu Jia; Xiao Huang; Xingguo Xiong; Kai-tak Wan

2015 ASEE Northeast Section Conference Numerical Simulation of the Dynamics of Water Droplet Impingement on a Wax Surface Junling Hu*1, Ruoxu Jia1, Xiao Huang2, Xingguo Xiong3, Kai-tak Wan2 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 USA 2 Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115 USA 3 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 USA *jjhu@bridgeport.eduAbstractThe impact of droplets on solid surfaces is important for a