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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen B. Wendell, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Christopher George Wright, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Patricia C. Paugh, University of Massachusetts, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering design, in preparation for a society that increasinglydemands technological literacy of its citizens.AcknowledgementsThis study was supported by the National Science Foundation under grant DRL-1316762. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.ReferencesAhmed, S., Wallace, K. M., & Blessing, L. (2003). Understanding the Differences Between How Novice and Experienced Designers Approach Design Tasks, Research in Engineering Design, 14 (2003) pp 1-11.Atman, C.J., R.S. Adams, S. Mosborg, M.E. Cardella, J. Turns, and J. Saleem (2007). “Engineering Design Processes: A Comparison of Students and Expert

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2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Edward J. Smaglik

the state-of-the-practice in all fields, particularlyin traffic engineering where new technologies such as improved vehicle detectionequipment and enhanced controller capabilities can have a significant impact on thesignal timing strategies that may be implemented in the field. Existing textbooks providea basic explanation of signal timing and split allocation, but do not address controllerhardware and other critical components that must be well understood for a successfuldesign. This section illustrates how current research theories can be presented in aclassroom setting, with examples for signal timing and red light running. Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Annual Conference

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Robert A. Hilton

. REFERENCES[1] Society of Automotive Engineers, “SAE J1962: Diagnostic Connector Equivalent to ISO/DIS 15031,” 2001.[2] Accutest, “K-Line Protocol.” pp. 1–4, 1998.[3] Volvo Corporation, “Volvo 2006 S60R Wiring Diagram,” Volvo Wiring Diagrams, vol. TP 3988202, pp. 34–39, 2006.[4] L. Casparsson, A. Rajnak, K. Tindell, and P. Malmberg, “S80 networks Technical concepts,” Volvo Technology Report, pp. 1–14, 1998.[5] Dilemma, “MotronicCommunication.” pp. 1–30, 2011.[6] Mentor Graphics, “Volcano Bootloader.” pp. 1–2, 2007.[7] Olaf, “Our mysterious friend, CAN bus,” 2013. [Online]. Available: http://hackingvolvo.blogspot.com/2012/11/our-mysterious-friend-can- bus.html.[8] STMicroelectronics, “Monolithic bus driver with ISO 9141 interface

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 4: Bring Your Own Experiments +

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Anand’s research interests lie in combining hands-on Maker skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and value creation, aiming to develop practical solutions for real-world problems. He is enthusiastic about innovation in engineering education, design thinking, prototyping, program development, crafting inter- active curricula, and bringing ideas to fruition. With over 8 years of experience in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Anand possesses a solid background in Innovation and Entrepreneurship education, Additive Manufacturing, and Digital Fabri- cation technologies. He has taught lectures and workshops on advanced subjects to more than 1000

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Gross, Kettering University; Diane L Peters, Kettering University; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Stacy Lynn Mann, Kettering University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #18976Perceived Self-Efficacy of Master’s in Engineering Students Regarding Soft-ware Proficiency and Engineering AcumenDr. Elizabeth Gross, Kettering University Elizabeth Gross is a fellow in Engineering Education at Kettering University in Flint, MI. She is also adjunct professor in learning design and technology at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI and in the Library Science department at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX.Dr. Diane L Peters, Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. She is the P.I. of a grant from the NSF to

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Innovations in ECE Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Michael Khoo, University of Southern California; Ellis Meng, University of Southern California

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Electrical and Computer

dedicated to the coordination ofgroundbreaking research in the development of biomimetic devices. The ERC brings physicians,biologists, engineers and educators together to develop microelectronic systems that interact withliving, human tissues. The resulting technology enables implantable and portable devices thatcan treat presently incurable diseases such as blindness, loss of neuromuscular control, paralysis,and the loss of cognitive function. The researchers focus on mixed signal systems on chip, powerand data management, intelligent analog circuits, interface technology at the nano- and micro-scales to integrate microelectronic systems with neurons, and new materials designed to preventrejection. The ERC has a significantly reformed engineering

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark V. Huerta, Arizona State University; Jeremi S. London, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

businessschools as well as the business and technology enterprise communities” [3]. The efforts to support entrepreneurship in engineering programs often come in the formof entrepreneurship experiential learning activities such as creating a business plan, consultingwith practicing entrepreneurs, interviewing potential customers, delivering pitches, applying togrants, and prototyping a minimal viable product (MVP). Entrepreneurship programs and centersalso assist students in taking their projects and ideas beyond the scope of the classroom throughaccelerator programs that help students start businesses or with commercialization. To manychange agents associated with these efforts, the success of these entrepreneurship activities andprograms is not

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Communicating Across Cultural and Epistemological Boundaries

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaofeng Tang, Ohio State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #22414From ’Empathic Design’ to ’Empathic Engineering’: Toward a Genealogy ofEmpathy in Engineering EducationDr. Xiaofeng Tang, Ohio State University Xiaofeng Tang is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at the Ohio State University. He worked as a postdoctoral fellow in engineering ethics at Penn State University. He received his Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 From “Empathic Design” to “Empathic Engineering”: Toward a Genealogy of

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Elementary School Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Caroline Beller, Oklahoma State University; Pamela Fry, Oklahoma State University; Adrienne Redmond, Oklahoma State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

is a Graduate Student and Teaching assistant in the School of Teaching, Curriculum, and Leadership in the College of Education at Oklahoma State University. Her interests include developing fraction sense, representation and how it impacts students ability to visualize and "do" math, math anxiety and its impact on pre-service teachers, impact of high-stakes testing on teachers and the way they teach, technology as a learning tool, and teacher retention. Page 11.302.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Can an Engineer Teach Elementary Education Majors How to Teach

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International Division Technical Session 9

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott C Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Sydnie Cunningham Cunningham, University of Tulsa; Shaobo Huang, University of Southern California; Svetlana Levonisova, University of Southern California; Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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International

Page 24.578.7settings (α = .90).Global Engineering Efficacy: This refers to the belief that one can make a difference throughengineering problem solving and is in support of one’s perceived ability to engage in personalinvolvement in local, national, international engineering issues and activities towards achievinggreater global good using engneering problem solving and technologies (α = .85).Engineering Global-centrism: This refers to a person’svalue of what is good for the global community inengineering related efforts, and not just one’s own countryor group. It refers to ones ability to make soundjudgements based on global needs in which engineeringand associated technologies can have impact on globalimprovement (α = .79).Global Engineering

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Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

sustainability than juniors and seniors. Most students indicate that if sustainable design makesthem more marketable or is required for employment they would embrace such practices.IntroductionIn current discourses regarding environment, global climate change, and other sustainabilityissues, one common assumption is that humans will be able to rely solely on engineeringsolutions to solve environmental predicaments. However, even though the discipline ofengineering has been charged with creating solutions to global environmental problems, theculture of engineering is not currently, singularly focused on or equipped for innovatingsolutions to sustainability challenges. Some “green” focused engineers are working on designingnew technologies with an

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Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey Jenkins-Stark, Iridescent; Tara Chklovski, Iridescent

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2220: ENGINEERS AS TEACHERS: HELPING ENGINEERS BRINGCUTTING EDGE SCIENCE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIESLindsey Jenkins-Stark, IridescentTara Chklovski, Iridescent Page 15.501.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 K-12 Pre-Engineering Education Engineers as Teachers: Helping Engineers Bring Cutting Edge Science to Underserved CommunitiesAbstractThere is growing concern among the scientific community that the United States is not preparinga diverse enough group of students, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM). The percentage of bachelor’s degrees in STEM awarded

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Pawan Tyagi; Christine Newman

Fundamentals by Four Weeks Long EngineeringInnovation Summer ProgramAbstract: Preparing high school students for engineering disciplines is crucial for the sustainablescientific and technological developments in the USA. This paper discusses a precollege program, whichnot only exposes students to various engineering disciplines but also enables them to considerengineering as their profession. The four-week long “Engineering Innovation (EI)” course is offeredevery year to high school students by the Center for Educational Outreach, Whiting School ofEngineering, Johns Hopkins University. The EI program is designed to develop problem-solving skillsthrough extensive hands on engineering experiments and projects. A team consisting of an instructor

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Software Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Cecilia La Place, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

Faculty Under 40” in 2014, and received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Obama in 2017. Jordan co-developed the STEAM Labs™ program to engage middle and high school students in learning science, technology, engineering, arts, and math concepts through designing and building chain reaction machines. He founded and led teams to two collegiate Rube Goldberg Machine Contest national championships, and has appeared on many TV shows (including Modern Marvels on The History Channel and Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC) and a movie with his chain reaction machines. He serves on the Board of the i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa, AZ, and worked as a behind-the scenes engineer for season 3 of the PBS

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Ron K. Bhada; J. Derald Morgan; Abbas Ghassemi

Session 2 2 5 1 Engineering Education by An Application Oriented Design Ron K. Bhada, Abbas Ghassemi, J. Derald Morgan New Mexico State University Waste-management Education & Research ConsortiumIntroduction: Efficient and safe management of a sustainable environment is an increasingly critical national goal. It is a b r o a d i s s u e which c a n n o t b ea d d r e s s e d b y a n y o n e entity a n d r e q u i r e s a multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational a p p r o a c h . In 1990, the U . S . D e p a r t

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ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linkoping University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

profile are in general satisfied, including the 30 %studying abroad. Many of the bachelor projects carried out abroad are located in emergingcountries which highlights the competence deficiency in countries outside the industrialized partsof the world.IntroductionThe general trend in society is towards increasing sustainability, including economic, social andenvironmental aspects. Sustainability is also related to corporate social responsibility (CSR),which can be referred to as the industry equivalent for businesses that intend to prosper in thelong run1,2, and is highly reflected also in engineering education3.There is an increasing demand on education in energy engineering in a broad sense, includinge.g. environmental technology and energy

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Engineering and Public Policy II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mickey R. Wilhelm P.E., University of Louisville

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Engineering and Public Policy

engineering talent neededover the next 20 years, after all. In fact, at the urging of engineering employers inpractically all technology economic sectors, the U.S. Congress is debating theliberalization of visa and green card policies for foreign nationals who hold degrees inSTEM fields. This solution should pose fewer difficulties in the future in terms ofcredentialing since ABET is now heavily involved in accrediting engineering programs atforeign universities, and NCEES is dutifully following along after ABET to provideroutes to professional licensure in the U.S. for graduates from accredited foreignuniversity programs.Further, limited resources for engineering education at U.S. colleges and universitiescould pose fewer problems because of the

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Portable/Embedded Computing I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Staver; Naiqian Zhang; Masaaki Mizuno; Gurdip Singh; Mitchell Neilsen; Donald Lenhert

Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 5. Basic electronics laboratory.Teachers are very enthused about the hands-on nature of these laboratories, and they provide agood springboard to more advanced sensor research on bioengineering applications – for thisyear, the focus was on variable-rate technology and biosensors. Below is a list of the ten labscompleted during the first two weeks of the summer program:Basic Electronics Labs: 1. Introduction to safety features of the real-time instrumentation laboratory 2. Digital multimeter usage and functions a. Measuring voltage, current, and resistance b. Build and prototype a simple circuit 3. Resistors and thermistors

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Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul A. Klenk Ph.D., Duke University; Gary A. Ybarra, Duke University; Rodger D Dalton Jr, Techsplorers

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Challenges of Introducing Engineering in After-School SettingsAbstractTechXcite is an informal, project-based engineering program for middle school students. Theprogram is a partnership between the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University, theDepartment of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences at North CarolinaState University, and the National 4-H Council. The TechXcite curriculum is centered on seventhemes (Wireless Communication, Biomedical Technology, Digital Imaging, Solar Energy,Transportation, Heating and Cooling, and Photonics). Within each theme are modules containingfour to six 45 minute activities designed to engage kids in the engineering design process

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Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome Schaufeld, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; McRae Banks, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

fundingfrom the Kern Family Foundation’s KEEN program. The goal of the course is twofold: First, weseek to introduce students to the broader context of engineering that installs a mindset acceptingcommercialization as a natural part of the introduction of new technologies. Secondly, we seek toprovide the students with a “toolbox” of skills to understand the business world and to assess thecommercial context and viability of new technologies.1.0 IntroductionIt is agreed by those pondering the future of engineering education1-4 that innovation andentrepreneurship (I & E) must be part of the experience that graduates entering the moderncompetitive and global workplace must possess. At our institution, and many other educationalinstitutions

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepika Ganesh, University of Michigan; Carissa Yim, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

. The survey results aredisplayed in Figure 3. 4Figure 3. Students’ self-evaluation results before and after writing an open-source case study focused on sustainability technology (values averaged from nine respondents).Survey results show that writing a Gala case study did not significantly impact students’ collaborationskills but positively influenced problem-framing and creativity. Students’ short-answer responses explainthat group projects are pervasive in undergraduate / graduate engineering curricula. Thus, the graduatestudents who participated in the study were already accustomed to group-work.On the other hand, problem

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Dave Sly; Daniel Bumblauskas; Frank Peters

these positions included those in the followingindustries. • Consulting • Industrial Tooling, Machines, • Industrial/Agricultural Equipment Automation, Manufacturing (graders, tractors, etc) • Transportation • Systems Integrators • IT Services (Technology) • Industrial Chemicals and Supplies • Energy/Utilities • Contractors and HVAC Suppliers The Industrial Engineering committee reviewed the companies that were hiring COE graduates for sales and marketing positions. Prior ISU graduates at these companies, or companies in similar industries, were asked to participate on an engineering sales

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College; James Walker, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #14439Revamping Robotics Education via University, Community College and In-dustry Partnership - Year 1 Project ProgressProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev earned his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering at Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Michael Kim, Duke University; Charles Wallace; Margaret Wacera Gatongi

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

workforce” and increase federal funding for research &development in this sector. This identified need is compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic and theweak bio-infrastructure [5] to support the production of mRNA vaccines, monoclonal antibodytherapies, and cellular testbeds for validating the activity of biologics. As careers in biotechnologyindustry and research increase in the past five years [6] with growing student interest, we addressthe need to improve the MCTE track within biomedical engineering education. The rapid technological advancements in the MCTE field require concomitant curricularchanges formed on a student-centered pedagogical approach that emphasizes hands-onengagement with research and deliberate practice in biological

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 10: Broadening Participation in P12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Claudia J. Morrell; Sandra Staklis; Kevin A Jordan

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #37671Work in Progress: Broadening Participation in Engineering with the STEMExcellence in Engineering Equity (SEEE) ProjectTaryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh Taryn Melkus Bayles is a Professor, Teaching Track, in the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Depart- ment at the University of Pittsburgh, and serves as the Vice Chair of Undergraduate Education. She has spent part of her career working in industry with Exxon, Westinghouse, Phillips Petroleum and Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center (now NETL). Her industrial experience has included process engineering, computer modeling and control, process

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Design in Engineering Education Division: Student Empathy & Human-centered Design

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehwish Butt, University of Alberta; Alyona Sharunova, University of Alberta; Ahmed Jawad Qureshi, University of Alberta

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Design in Engineering Education

Transdisciplinary Engineering Design Process: Tracing Design Similarities through Comparison of Design Stages across Engineering DisciplinesIntroduction The integration of technology into contemporary product development practices hastransformed the engineering design process from disciplinary [1-3] to transdisciplinary. Thisintegration requires discipline experts to share technologies and knowledge beyond theirtraditional boundaries to design and create an artifact, thus resulting in a transdisciplinary designprocess. A transdisciplinary design process is a problem-solving activity that brings together,scientific knowledge and problem-solving techniques from multiple disciplines to solve acomplex problem [4]. A significant number

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Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Leachman, Washington State University

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Engineering Libraries

, andnewspapers while engineers typically rely on sources including patents, standards, and reports.Key findings include an essential focus on the different types of technical literature, authority,and discoverability when teaching technical information to non-engineering students. Using theACRL framework as a guiding document for information enabled the incorporation of technicalliterature into the in-class assignments for non-engineers.IntroductionAs technological sophistication continues to increase at Washington State University there is anincreasing need to rely on interdisciplinary teams to solve increasingly systemic challenges.While the term interdisciplinary has been discussed since the 1920s [1], the use ofinterdisciplinary courses continues to

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Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy S. Van Epps, Harvard University; Robyn Rosenberg, Harvard University

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #25604Board 79: Engineering Source: how robust is the coverage of the engineeringliterature?Prof. Amy S. Van Epps, Harvard University Amy S. Van Epps is Director of Sciences and Engineering Services in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Li- braries at Harvard University. She was recently an associate professor of Library Science and Engineering Librarian at Purdue University. She has extensive experience providing instruction for engineering and technology students, including Purdue’s first-year engineering program. Her research interests include finding effective methods for integrating information literacy

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Professional Issues and Opportunities for Engineering Librarians

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jean L. Bossart, University of Florida

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Engineering Libraries

themselves to highethical standards of practice. Engineering students learn about professionalism through theiruniversity course work and from other engineers [2]. Students learn that an engineer’sprofessional responsibilities include protection of the public and the environment. Students needan understanding of the potential risks resulting from their work. Public safety andenvironmental protection must be at the forefront of their engineering work [3].The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) is a non-governmentalorganization that accredits post-secondary education programs. ABET accreditation is proof thata collegiate program meets standards essential for producing graduates ready to enter theengineering workforce [4

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Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

theinstructors as an exciting and readily assessed multidisciplinary theme for ensuring that studentsin (and across) all of our three majors would be able to identify focused and interesting topics forinvestigation, and for showcasing their skills in design as well as in the use of Excel®,MATLAB®, and AutoCAD®.Project Assignment and Topics ChosenThe semester project assignment, in part, informed students that …many engineers consider “Smart Houses” to be the future of residential building, integrating designs and technologies that yield increased quality of life for the occupants. Bioengineers, civil engineers, and environmental engineers can all play roles in Smart House design. Smart House features can address for example