Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simeon Ntafos, University of Texas, Dallas

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College Industry Partnerships

industrial participation ever since seniordesign classes were introduced. We place the start of industry-defined senior design at theUniversity of Texas at Dallas in 2005 and the Software Engineering program when the instructorworked with local companies to have them define and participate in software developmentprojects for the Software Engineering senior design class (SE Design) . This naturally led todemand for such projects in the other majors. Efforts to organize such activities and managethem to make for more reliable and uniform experiences led to the introduction of the UTDesignprogram in 2009. UTDesign (reported in [1]) won an innovation award from a regionalTechnology Association in 2013.UTDesign started with 6 projects in 2009 and grew to

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Randall L Musselman, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Systems Engineering

, simulate, and construct VHF direction-finding antennas that theyuse for a transmitter-hunt exercise [1]. Amateur radio clubs conduct similar transmitter or “fox”hunt activities for their members to improve their technical knowledge and to practice theiroperator skills [2,3]. Amateur radio can be a convenient tool for supplementing engineeringeducation in many areas, including antenna theory [4]. These antenna-locating activities can beapplied to the emerging proliferation of UAVs in modern society. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or unmanned aircraft systems (UASs), have beendeveloped and purposed for civilian, military, and recreational activities [5]. The technology isinterdisciplinary with the incorporation of aerospace structures

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tooran Emami Ph. D., U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Ocean and Marine

circuit with damping ratio, natural frequency, and the polelocations are studied in both time and frequency responses. In the second parts of laboratorystudents estimate the damping ratio and the natural frequency response from the step responsedata of a vessel at sea1. They apply the principle of standard 2nd order system identification tothe vessel motion about its roll axis. The vessel roll dynamics is defined as a transfer function ofroll-angle and the disturbance torque input.Part 1: Relationship between RLC Circuit and Standard 2nd Order SystemConsider a second order low pass filter shown in Figure 1; the continuous time transfer functionof this cascade RLC circuit can be defined as the ratio of Laplace transform of output voltage

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zesheng Chen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Software Engineering Division

hold a book or turnpages. Other users may be any individual who is unable to read conventional printed materialsbecause of blindness, low-vision, or a literacy issue. The project needs to provide an easy-to-access interface for users to input their data such as access to service, service type,demographics, and customer satisfaction. Moreover, the project should deliver Webfunctionalities that allow ACPL to store, retrieve, and analyze users’ data (e.g., users’ profile andother survey data) through Web browsers and mobile devices. The designed Web application isexpected to help ACPL better serve users with disabilities.The system architecture of our designed Web application is illustrated in Figure 1. A user or anorganization can apply for the

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ona Egbue, University of South Carolina, Upstate

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Engineering Economy

innovative teaching methods that can be applied to engineeringeconomics courses and other courses in STEM. In addition, this paper highlights strategies thatworked best and lessons learned to inform other instructors implementing active learningstrategies in their classrooms.1. IntroductionDespite advances in instructional technology advancements, traditional lecture-based modelsremain the most common teaching method across college classrooms in engineering even thoughthere is evidence showing that these methods are not very effective. Lecture-only classes do notadequately address crucial components of engineering education including critical thinking,problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Furthermore, over-reliance on lecture-based educationalmodels

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis A. DiBerardino III, Ohio Northern University; Lawrence Funke, Ohio Northern University; David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Course1. IntroductionProject-based learning (PBL) has been gaining popularity for some time in engineeringeducation. There are several studies [1-3], including meta studies [4-6], that show theeffectiveness of PBL, especially in terms of increased understanding, motivating students,retaining students, and helping to bridge the gaps between the classroom and workplace​. ​Beingable to work on real-world problems in a group setting is an important, necessary step tobecoming a successful engineer; though, there is more to being a good engineer than simplybeing able to solve problems. More universities are starting to introduce entrepreneurial-mindedlearning (EML) as well (e.g., [7]). EML focuses on teaching the students to go beyond problemsolving to

Conference Session

COED: Online and Blended Learning Part 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swaroop Joshi, Ohio State University; Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University; Jeremy Morris, Ohio State University

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Computers in Education

to the wiki! Leung and Chu [15] in a course on knowledge management and Juddet al. [13] in a large course on psychology report equally poor results of the use of a wiki. Rickand Guzdial [20] report that although they obtained positive results using wikis in architecture and 1 More commonly, the student will revise her original conception incorporating ideas from other students’ concep-tions rather than simply abandoning her original conception and picking one of the others.english composition classes, the results in STEM classes were “overwhelmingly disappointing”.For example, they report that fully 40% of math students settled for a zero on an assignment ratherthan engage in collaborative learning!In one respect, the work on

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, interdisciplinary, and competitiveworld. The education they receive must go beyond the topics and skills that have formed part ofengineering and computer science curricula for decades. Many have suggested that programsshould equip students and graduates with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills that will enablethem to contribute to the economic growth of our society – be it as intrapreneurs withincompanies and corporations, or as entrepreneurs themselves [1].Models for adding entrepreneurial content to engineering curricula have begun to surface in thelast 10-20 years. Two common models are: (1) partnerships with business programs for minorsand dual-degrees; and (2) business-topics courses targeted specifically at engineering and sciencestudents [2]. An

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Burns, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bob E. White P.E., Western Michigan University; Azim Houshyar, Western Michigan University

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

,techniques, and strategies might be most effective.Introduction and BackgroundIntegrating humanities studies into engineering technology curricula is a central component ofthe transformation taking place at Purdue Polytechnic. Even as enrollment trends for humanitiesmajors have been declining in recent years [1], there are still consistent calls for humanitiestopics to be a part of STEM education [2-4]. Unfortunately, adding additional content to alreadypacked STEM curricula can be very challenging for institutions operating under total credit hourrestrictions. One promising strategy for incorporating humanities into STEM courses is tostrategically weave the individual humanities topics into existing courses. Toward this goal, thecollege has

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

KernEntrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) [1]. As these efforts strengthen, approaches toassess the entrepreneurial mindset have also been developed. A popular approach is the use ofsurvey instruments. Lichtenstein and Zappe [2] reviewed 22 instruments developed to assessentrepreneurial mindset.We have developed a rigorously validated assessment instrument to explore the entrepreneurialmindset of engineering and computer science students [3], [4]. This instrument was developedbased on a framework in which an entrepreneurially minded engineer is defined as one whopossesses curiosity about our changing world, habitually makes connections to gain insight frommany sources of information, and focuses on creating value for others. The italicized words

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Kay Pickering, Science Foundation Arizona; Caroline Vaningen-Dunn, Science Foundation Arizona; Anita Grierson, Science Foundation Arizona; Anna Tanguma, Science Foundation Arizona

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, and lessons learned.Program OverviewThe goal of the KickStarter program is to improve the recruitment and retention of Latinxstudents in STEM fields and careers by enhancing CC-HSIs’ participation and competitivenessin NSF-funded STEM initiatives.Primary objectives for KickStarter are to: 1. Increase the number of CC-HSIs who compete successfully as lead grantees on NSF projects; 2. Strengthen CC-HSIs’ STEM infrastructure (i.e., their capacity to increase recruitment and retention success rates among Latinx students); and 3. Engage CC-HSIs with a broader range of partners in K-12, industry, four-year institutions, and researchers to help sustain STEM programs and improve CC-HSI federal program competitiveness.Key

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

. Her primary research areas include 1) mycotoxin risk assessment and treatment in stored grains and 2) innovate instructional strategies for Biological and Agricultural Engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Mapping learning outcomes across Biological and Agricultural Engineering concentrations within the curriculumBiological and Agricultural engineers possess knowledge, skills and abilities which allow themto work in many technical sectors. Oftentimes, due to their breadth of knowledge and lack ofexposure, they must distinguish themselves from other engineering disciplines. Biological andAgricultural engineering (BAE) undergraduate curricula provide

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 1: Assessments

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Batie, East Carolina University

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Construction Engineering

University (ECU) construction management program.The following discussion explains the process of change by ACCE and how the ECUconstruction program developed their assessment program.Historic BackgroundSince 1974 the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) has been a leadingadvocate of quality construction education that promotes, supports, and accredits qualityconstruction education programs. Its primary goal is promotion and continued improvement ofpostsecondary construction education. ACCE accredits construction education programs incolleges and universities that request its evaluation and meets its rigorous standards and criteria[1]. This accreditation enables employers to identify quality employees that have demonstratedtheir

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Ann Gelles, Utah State University; Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University; Marialuisa Di Stefano, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

ethical mentoring principle; (b) elucidate participantperceptions of ethical issues in six case studies; and (c) reveal what ethical behaviors participantsexpect from their respective mentor/mentee if they placed themselves in the situation of the casestudies.BackgroundThe relationship between a faculty-advisor and a graduate student has been shown to be adetermining factor of graduate student success [1], [2]. Advising relationships are typicallyformally assigned and structured so that they can help students adjust to the departmental cultureand provide them with a role model, critical information, and an advocate for their professionalsuccess [3]-[5]. Advising, when described as exceptional or as a mentoring type of relationship,can foster a

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priyadarshan A. Manohar, Robert Morris University; Fahad Saad Almutairi, King Fahd Security College

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Engineering Economy

results from this thesis research work. Preliminaryresults support the hypothesis that including economic analysis in a thesis option constitutes abetter way to engage students in their learning process, and for enhancing their comprehension andinterest in engineering economics of government projects.1.0 Introduction and RationaleIt has long been realized that the engineering economics course content and teaching methods havenot kept pace with time. For example, a study by Needy et al. [1], [2] conducted as a two-phasesurvey in 1995 and 1997 of pedagogy of engineering economics found that nearly 47% of therespondents felt the need to redesign how the subject is taught in the class. Another pedagogicalissue suggested is that the curriculum of the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Ryan Barb, Florida Atlantic University

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Mechanical Engineering

students have a plethora of distractions available to them. If students feel boredor frustrated with the material, often times they will browse the Internet on their laptops or pullout their phones. They learn differently, more visually and intuitively, and they have shortattention spans. To make them pay attention in class, the material and presentation methodsshould be visually clear, intuitive and engaging. This paper focuses on a visual, example-based, and engaging approach to teaching aspecific Statics concept, namely center of gravity. To teach this concept, the paper sharessupplemental materials that can be introduced during instruction. The paper introduces thisconcept using (1) daily, experience-based examples, such as an elephant

Conference Session

NEE 1 - Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Karle Flanagan; David Mussulman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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New Engineering Educators

excellent instructor by his students for the past ten years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Adoption of an online queue system for education: a case studyIntroductionAcross the country, student enrollments continue to increase. A major concern with increasingstudent numbers is maintaining quality of the student experience. Faculty employ bothpedagogical approaches and educational technologies to reach ever-increasing numbers ofstudents. While numerous approaches have been successfully deployed in the classrooms oflarge enrollment courses (e.g. iClickers [1]), office hours are often administered in the traditionalmethod which does not account for, nor take advantage of, large student

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Lora Mavrouli, Ohio State University

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Industrial Engineering

Education, 2019 Aggregating Industrial Engineering Concepts Through Cookie ManufacturingWhy: backgroundThe 2018 revision to the ABET EAC student outcomes 1-7 [1], insight from TUEE [2], and eventhe moniker of the author’s department, integrated systems engineering, requires engineeringeducators to create student experiences with a more integrated approach to problem solving.However, creating open-ended problems is much more difficult than using textbook problemswith one correct answer. These problems are challenging to develop and assess when trying tocover a broad swath of the curriculum, so the author considered it valuable to share theexperience and feedback from the process of creating and

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University; Alexander Koromyslov, South Dakota State University

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Engineering Management

another. The skills development modelis presented in Figure 1.Figure 1. Skills model. Adapted from the Agency for Strategic Initiatives report (2017)8 The model represents three stages of skills development with the basic or foundationallevel that include the core discipline skills. Enterprise or soft skills are more difficult to developas they usually require some technical background for effective professional growth.9Interdisciplinary skills is the highest or most mature skill level. They are more challenging todevelop as it requires broad understanding of different technical and managerial application incombination with effective soft skills level.8 Higher education in the United States hasestablished a high level of competence in

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Princy L. D. Johnson, Liverpool John Moores University; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

, creativity is seen as the ability to generate new ideas, either as new ways oflooking at existing problems or of seeing new opportunities, perhaps by exploiting emergingtechnologies or changes in markets [1-4]; as shown in Figure 1, creativity has two phases. Incontrast, innovation is seen as the successful exploitation of new ideas—i.e., it is the process thatcarries new ideas through to new products, new services, new ways of running the business, oreven new ways of doing business [5-7]. By the time we reach our university studies, most of ushave been trained to move quickly from divergent thinking to convergent thinking, so we can findthe best answer or best plan to whatever problem we face. Interestingly, at an early age, primaryschool children

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharanabasaweshwara Asundi, Old Dominion University; Gregory C. Bernard, Tuskegee University; Willard E. Collier, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

. Collier and five other co-PIs were awarded a Seed Grant from Tuskegee University titled ”Engaging Agricul- ture, Biology, and Chemistry Students Through Interdisciplinary Medicinal Plant Research Across the Curriculum”. Dr. Collier and Dr. Chastity Bradford, a TU biology professor, were also awarded a grant titled, ”Investigating the Enhancement of Angiotensin 1-7 by Hibiscus sabdariffa as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension” from The Herb Society of America. Dr. Col- lier’s other grants have included ”Chemistry for the Future of Water Sustainability” from The Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. (role as PI) and an NSF grant titled ”Targeted Infusion Project: Infusing

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Bruce R Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jeffrey J. Yackley, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Software Engineering Division

will require both time andresources and lean towards hiring experienced professionals to reduce both cost and time. In areport from Training magazine report in 2007, training turns out to be one of the costliestinvestments a company can make as companies spent an average of over $1,200 annually peremployee for 32 hours of training per year (in 2005) [1]. For some companies, especially thosenoted for their high turnover clearly training cannot be justified as training an employee at$1,500 per year of training can be a major expense if the company’s profit per employee is lessthan $1,500 [2]. To reduce costs Spark, (2018) suggests recruiting only the most skilledemployees, retaining them for as long as possible and using performance reviews to

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D. Radhakrishnan, National University; Timothy J. Pettit, National University

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Engineering Management

student-teams to reflect the real-world workingenvironment where most projects are done in a team. Teamwork also encourages innovation throughteam-member interactions.In the first capstone course, student teams research a project, gather initial data and define a project withclear objectives (Figure 1). Review and Approval by Instructor, Advisor, Program Director and Sponsor Capstone Course 1: Capstone Course 2: Team Proposal with Capstone Project objectives

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Software Engineering Division

the pedagogy, there are many examples of successful programs inengineering [1-5] and computing [6]. The pedagogy has been integrated into many disciplinesand has shown to enhance learning, motivation, retention and diversity and in particular withinengineering and computing education [7-13]. In the U.S., students have initiated numerouschapters of Engineers Without Borders U.S.A. (200+), Engineers for a Sustainable World (30+),and Engineering World Health (20+). One of the newest and fastest growing divisions of theAmerican Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is the Community Engagement Division.EPICS in IEEE is a signature program of the IEEE Foundation. The U.S. National Academy ofEngineering included community-based programs in their

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle R. Murray, United States Military Academy; Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Luke Plante, United States Military Academy; Kimberly Quell, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

Program Criteria arediscussed in detail.KeywordsEnvironmental engineering education, engineering education, experiential learning, laboratoryexperience, beer brewing, fermentationIntroductionEnvironmental engineering requires individuals who can adapt, innovate, and create new,exciting solutions to help solve complex problems throughout our natural environment. Powerfullearning experiences exist when students have an opportunity to learn by application, while alsohaving fun by creating excitement around the subject material. Indeed, that is why most curriculainclude other experiences beyond the classroom such as laboratories, field trips, seminars, designprojects and modeling projects [1, 2]. An esteemed scientist and statesman said it best

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural Engineering

full suite of modern design application software [31]For more than a decade now, reports from industry and government have called for engineeringstudents to be prepared for leadership roles [3]. In the late 2000’s ASCE established a vision forthe future that frames five critical learning outcomes [4,29]: (1) master builders, (2) stewards ofnatural environment, (3) innovators and integrators of ideas and technology, (4) managers of riskand uncertainty, and (5) leaders in shaping public policy. Based on this vision, there have beenrenewed studies in the last 10 years on capstones to meet current demands. Studies have included:  Engineering ethics [24]  Leadership skills [3]  Integrating technology (for course admin

Conference Session

Technical Session 4: Modulus Topics 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raquel Landa, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Lorena B. Martinez Elizalde, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Cristina Verónica Gonzalez Cordova, ITESM

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Computers in Education

promoting learning through decision-making. As a result of the developmentof the product, students are able to build their own knowledge [1].The RAIS approach also proposes collaborative learning, based on the principle that thecollaboration among pairs significantly increases motivation, stimulates creativity, encouragesand facilitates communication, develops a sense of responsibility and improves the degree ofpersonal satisfaction [2]. Also, it raises the need to relate, contextualize and integrate thecontents of the different disciplines through a set of interdisciplinary modules that have a closeconnection with each other. This proposal facilitates the interconnection of knowledge throughan integrating element: the product to be developed.The

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Liang Zhu, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Shuyan Sun

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

will be presented discussing the attitudes and perceptions of the s-stem scholars and comparing students in scholarly programs and non-programmed situations.This research was supported by an NSF S-STEM grant (DUE-1742170).Introduction To meet the need for a highly trained workforce that satisfies current and futuretechnological needs of society [1], an S-STEM scholars’ program, sponsored by NationalScience Foundation (NSF), was proposed and created for mechanical engineering students at theUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). The specific goal of the proposedMechanical Engineering (ME) S-STEM program is to provide enhanced educationalopportunities to 20 economically disadvantaged and academically talented students annually,with

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

North Carolina as prime. An additionalcatalyst was the successful MS Engineering (Coastal Engineering emphasis area) programapproved by Jackson State University in May 2014 which produced a steady, albeit small,pipeline of two graduates yearly, (about 75% underrepresented African American minority U.S.citizens) over the past six years. This MS Engineering degree, Coastal Engineering emphasisarea (emanated from another DHS cooperative agreement awarded to Jackson State University in2008) has helped build a, mostly local, potential supply of students for the PhD program.Reference [1] describes this MS Engineering program. One objective of these DHS educationfocused cooperative agreements was to enhance the inclusion of underrepresented minority

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cam Macdonell, MacEwan University; Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University; Darci Burdge, Nassau Community College; Lori Postner, Nassau Community College; Gregory W Hislop, Drexel University (Computing and Informatics)

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division

background.1. IntroductionThe Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing was founded in 1994 and is the world’slargest technical conference for women in computing. More than 15,000 people from 87countries attended the 2016 conference with an even greater number attending in 2017 [5]. Manystudents attend the conference to network, learn and find community, and a large number oftechnical companies attend to learn how to build inclusive cultures as well as to recruit technicaltalent.Since 2010, the Hopper conference has hosted an Open Source Day [6]. Originally titled "OpenSource Code-a-thon for Humanity", the day provides women of varying skill levels with a day-long experience in contributing to humanitarian free and open source software (HFOSS