Conference Session

Computation Related

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David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

Concentrations,” http://www.bu.edu/eng/academics/concentrations/.3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, “MIT Biological Engineering Concentrations,”https://be.mit.edu/academic-programs/current-undergraduate/concentrations.4 Kettering University, “Mechanical Engineering Curriculum,” http://catalog.kettering.edu/undergrad/academic-programs/mechanical-engineering/#curriculumtext.

Conference Session

Supporting Successful Progression From First-year Studies

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Rubab Saher, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Haroon Stephen, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jee Woong Park, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Cristian David Arteaga Sanchez, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Civil Engineering

Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award (2017) and Alex G. and Faye Spanos Distinguished Teaching Award (2015); Outstanding Teacher Award from the College of Engineering (2014); and Outstanding Teacher Award from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction (2014). Currently, he is lead PI of a $2.5M National Science Foundation project titled ”Enhancing Critical Transitions in Civil Engineering Degree”.Dr. Jee Woong Park, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jee Woong Park earned his master’s degree and doctoral degree in civil engineering from Stanford Uni- versity and Georgia Institute of Technology. He is currently working as an assistant professor within the Department of Civil and Environmental

Conference Session

Holy Cow! We’re Going Online When? 

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Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #34013Gratitude and Graph Theory in the Time of CoronavirusProf. Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University Jerry Wang is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineer- ing (by courtesy) and Chemical Engineering (by courtesy), at Carnegie Mellon University. He received his BS in 2013 from Yale University (Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Physics), SM in 2015 from MIT (Mechanical Engineering), and PhD in 2019 from MIT (Mechanical Engineering and Computation). He performed postdoctoral research at MIT in Chemical Engineering. He is a member of the inaugural cohort

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Related

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Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University; Matthew J. Ford, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Brian J. Kirby, Cornell University; Elizabeth Mills Fisher, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

finding,demonstrating, or building fluid mechanical systems in everyday life. We employ two differentinstruments to track students’ experiences in this course. First, we compare students'performance in a fluid mechanics concept inventory assessment that they take at the end of eachsemester. In addition, we also adopt a set of items from the Motivated Strategies for LearningQuestionnaire (MSLQ) to measure the impacts of these changes on students' motivations andattitudes. We reflect on the implications of this transition process and provide an outline of thefuture developments of this work.1. Introduction Teaching and learning in online or hybrid settings play an ever increasing role in science,technology, engineering and mathematics

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Virtual Instruction of Chemical Engineering Courses

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Andrew Maxson, The Ohio State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #34768Operation and Student Perceptions of a Large-scale, In-person UnitOperations Laboratory Course During the Covid-19 PandemicDr. Andrew Maxson, The Ohio State University Andrew Maxson is an assistant professor of practice in chemical engineering at The Ohio State University where he teaches Chemical Engineering Unit Operations. He earned his B.S. in chemical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and his M.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering at Ohio State. Having worked as a manufacturing process engineer for ten years, his focus is on optimizing the process of teaching, as well as hands-on

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 1: Diversity

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Anamika Megwalu, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

review and improvement of services. Her research interests include agile library services for diverse user groups, online scholarly communication, and effective instructional strategies. She has published articles in Reference Services Review, Advances in Librarianship, The Reference Librarian, The Charleston Advisor, and Science & Children, and authored a book titled, Profiles of Academic Library Efforts to Develop Online Information Literacy Tutorials. She is also the Subject Editor for Computer and Information Technologies for ACRL’s Resources for College Libraries. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Raising awareness of

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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Amy N. Adkins, Northwestern University; David P. O'Neill, Northwestern University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University

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Biomedical Engineering

, Oxford, as well as teaching for University and Harris Manchester Colleges and St. Edmund Hall.Dr. Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University Casey J. Ankeny, PhD is an Associate Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University. Casey received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2006 and her doctorate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University in 2012 where she studied the role of shear stress in aortic valve disease. Currently, she is investigating cyber- based student engagement strategies in flipped and traditional biomedical engineering courses. She aspires to understand and improve student attitude, achievement, and

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

understand the interconnections among systemelements of technical, social, socio-technical, or multi-level nature. They show closed-loopthinking and provide several possible explanations when analyzing system failures [18, p. 275],[19], [20].3. Understand system synergy (emergent properties). Engineers derive the synergy of asystem from integrating the subsystems under their responsibility and identifying thesynergy and emergent properties of combined systems [18, p. 276].4. Understand the system from multiple perspectives. Engineers avoid adopting a one-dimensional view and describe a system from all relevant layers (technological, economic,social, mechanical, etc.) [18, p. 276], [20].5. Understand systems without getting stuck on details

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Industrial, Professional, and Practical Contexts of Engineering Ethics

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Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio

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Engineering Ethics

]. Available: https://www.aia.org/pages/3296-code-of-ethics-and-professional- conduct[2] NSPE, "Code of Ethics for Engineers," National Society of Professional Engineers, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.nspe.org/resources/ethics/code-ethics[3] AIC, "AIC Code of Ethics for Constructors," American Institute of Constructors, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://member.aic-builds.org/page/Bylaws[4] ABET, "Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2020 – 2021," Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting- engineering-programs-2020-2021/[5] ACCE, "Standards and Criteria for the

Conference Session

TS3: Working with Students

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Halle Burns, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Susan B. Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #32907Desperately Seeking Standards: Using Text Processing to Save Your TimeMs. Halle Burns, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Halle Burns is the Data Librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries. In addition, she is certified as an instructor with The Carpentries. Her current research interests include data literacy, digital humanities, and improving the accessibility of data science and technology education.Ms. Susan B. Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Susan Wainscott is the Engineering Librarian for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Li- braries. She holds a

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Enas Aref, Western Michigan University; Tycho K. Fredericks, Western Michigan University

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Industrial Engineering

educationalbackgrounds and with different degrees like cognitive or organizational psychology, humanfactors engineering, computer science, and information science [7]. The Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) listed that the requirement for an Industrial Engineeringcurriculum is to prepare graduates to design, develop, implement and improve integrated systemsthat include people, materials, information, equipment, and energy [8]. While many IndustrialEngineering curricula include courses on Ergonomics and Design, they do not necessarily coverconcepts like Usability and User-Experience.As industrial engineers are more involved in designing systems and tasks, it is beneficial forthem to learn about UE and its application to these systems and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Feeling the Heat - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

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Haejune Kim, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Instruction College Station, TX 09/2017 – present Texas A&M University Research Assistant Professor College Station, TX 09/2014 – 08/2017 Texas A&M University Technical Lab Manager College Station, TX 01/2014 – 08/2014 •Maintained lab equipments and supplies inventory at shared service facility in the department of Mechanical Engineering and provided technical support and training Texas A&M University Instructor College Station, TX 06/2014 – 08/2014 A.O. Smith Corporation Technology Center Mechanical Engineering Intern Milwaukee, WI 05/2013 – 12/2013 •Evaluated efficiency improvement of thermoelectric devices in electric water heaters •Devel- oped heat recovery modules based on heat pipe-heat exchanger

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Tris Utschig, Kennesaw State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Professor of Engineering Physics at Lewis-Clark State College. Dr. Utschig consults with faculty across the university about bringing scholarly teaching and learning innovations into their classroom and assessing their impact. He has regularly published and presented work on a variety of topics including assessment instruments and methodologies, using technology in the classroom, faculty development in instructional design, teaching diversity, and peer coaching. Dr. Utschig completed his PhD in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Using an Education Ideas Forum to Foster

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Curriculum and Education

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Michele Miller, Campbell University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #29178Work-in-Progress: Design of Polymer Processing Learning Module in aManufacturing Course for Mechanical EngineersDr. Michele Miller, Campbell University Dr. Michele Miller is a Professor and Associate Dean at Campbell University. Prior to joining Campbell in 2017, she was a professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech. She received undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering from Duke and NC State, respectively. Her research interests include engineering education and precision manufacturing. American c Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Intro to Biomedical Engineering and Vertically Integrated Curriculum (Works in Progress) - June 23rd

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Sara L. Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Melissa C. Kenny, Wake Forest University; Andre Albert Muelenaer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Yong Woo Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pamela Jean VandeVord, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #29807Work in Progress: Student and faculty perceptions of rotating facultyfacilitators for introductory biomedical engineering problem-basedlearningDr. Sara L Arena, Virginia Tech Sara L. Arena is a Collegiate Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (BEAM) at Virginia Tech (VT), where she has been teaching since 2017. Prior to this position, Sara was an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at High Point University (2013-2017). The BEAM Department at Virginia Tech offers two undergraduate programs: (1) Engineering Science and Mechanics and (2) Biomedical Engineering. Sara teaches

Conference Session

A Focus on Sustainability

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Azadeh Bolhari P.E., Angelo State University; Daniel Ivan Castaneda, James Madison University; Kenneth Stewart, Angelo State University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 77(7), 32-38.[17] Hsiao, A. 2019. Sustainability in Engineering Design. Canadian Engineering EducationAssociation (CEEA- ACEG19) Conference. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.vi0.13877.[18] Davidson, D.J. (2010). The applicability of the concept of resilience to social systems: Somesources of optimism and nagging doubts. Society & Natural Resources, 23, 1135–1149.doi:10.1080/08941921003652940[19] Steiner, A., & Markantoni, M. (2014). Unpacking community resilience through Capacityfor Change. Community Development Journal, 49, 407–425. doi:10.1093/cdj/bst042[20] Turcu, C. (2013) Re-thinking sustainability indicators: local perspectives of urbansustainability, Journal of Environmental Planning and

Conference Session

Works in Progress in Chemical Engineering Education

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Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Joseph Amaya

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Chemical Engineering

these areas in our capstone course occurred as the result ofan Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation visit several yearsprevious, in which a need to strengthen the process safety instruction in our chemicalengineering curriculum was identified by the reviewer. Additionally, chemical process safetyand environmental compliance are important engineering topics for students to have exposure to,if they accept a job in a production, design, or consulting environment in the refinery or chemicalprocess industries. More than half of our chemical engineering students that have an offer at orsoon after graduation take positions at local and regional refinery or chemical process plants.This includes a small fraction of

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #17877The CIT-E Model Introductory Infrastructure Course: Summary of the ”Fun-damentals” ModuleDr. Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville Philip Parker, Ph.D., P.E., is Program Coordinator for the Environmental Engineering program at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is co-author of the textbook ”Introduction to Infrastructure” published in 2012 by Wiley. He has helped lead the recent efforts by the UW-Platteville Civil and Environmental Engineering department to revitalize their curriculum by adding a sophomore-level infrastructure course and integrating infrastructure

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Robert J. Barsanti Jr., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

,mentorship, and leadership opportunities. A number of these students receive fullscholarships.Over the past year, the honors program was expanded to include discipline specific scholarsprograms and small disciplinary cohorts in order to assist in the recruitment and retention ofexceptional students, specifically females and minorities in STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Mathematics). The STEM scholars program will launch in the Fall 2017, but haspotential for application at other schools.Current honors and other program data will be presented, analyzed, and best practicessummarized. These practices may be modified based on mathematics, science, andengineering departments working together to execute the first year of a STEM scholarsprogram that

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Oral Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Eric Wagner, Trine University; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Trine University; Jon D Koch, Trine University

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Chemical Engineering

therapeutics.Dr. Jon D Koch, Trine University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017IntroductionNumerical problems and exercises are foundational to the education of students in natural science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and have been a central feature in the curriculum ofthose majors. The effort that students put forth in solving these problems is a prerequisite for the studentsunderstanding and problem solving ability. Learners can mislead themselves in thinking they havemastered a topic, if they look at the solution to a problem before they expend sufficient effort in solvingthat problem. This self-deception can have a negative impact on student learning4. The temptation tolook at the

Conference Session

Computer-Based Learning in Chemical Engineering Courses

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Amy Frances Golightly, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

, Bucknell University Margot Vigeant is a professor of chemical engineering at Bucknell University. She earned her B.S. in chemical engineering from Cornell University, and her M.S. and Ph.D., also in chemical engineering, from the University of Virginia. Her primary research focus is on engineering pedagogy at the undergraduate level. She is particularly interested in the teaching and learning of concepts related to thermodynamics. She is also interested in active, collaborative, and problem-based learning, and in the ways hands-on activities such as making, technology, and games can be used to improve student engagement.Dr. Amy Frances Golightly, Bucknell University I am currently working with a team of engineering

Conference Session

Work-In-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mechteld Veltman Hillsley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Xueyi Zhang, Pennsylvania State University

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Chemical Engineering

engineering education, 95(2), 123-138. 8. Cooney, E., & Alfrey, K., & Owens, S. (2008, June), Critical Thinking In Engineering And Technology Education: A Review Paper presented at 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. https://peer.asee.org/3684 9. Adair, D., & Jaeger, M. (2016). Incorporating critical thinking into an engineering undergraduate learning environment. International Journal of Higher Education, 5(2), 23.

Conference Session

Work-In-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Sarah A. Wilson, University of Kentucky; Samira Azarin; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland; Chris Barr, University of Michigan

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Chemical Engineering

Chemical Process Safety (CCPS), Safety and Chemical Engineering Education (SAChE) Certificate Program, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.aiche.org/ccps/community/technological- communities/safety-and-chemical-engineering-education-sache/certificate-program. [Accessed: 30-Jan-2019].[6] Safety and Chemical Engineering Education (SAChE), SAChE - Course List, n.d. [Online]. Available: http://sache.org/view_course_list.asp?id=8. [Accessed: 18-Dec-2018].[7] Safety and Chemical Engineering Education (SAChE), “Process Safety Beacon”, Safety and Chemical Engineering Education Program, 2007. [Online]. Available: http://sache.org/beacon/products.asp. [Accessed: 30-Jan-2019].[8] American Institute of Chemical

Conference Session

Work-In-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Zachary West, University of Dayton Research Institute; Matthew J DeWitt, University of Dayton; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton; Donald A Comfort, University of Dayton

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #26162Work in Progress: Implementing an Open-Ended Laboratory Experience inthe Unit Operations Laboratory with an Alternative CSTR ReactionDr. Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton Erick S. Vasquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton. Dr. Vasquez earned his B.Sc. degree in chemical engineering at Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Ca˜nas (UCA) in El Salvador. He received his M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering from Clemson University and his Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arjumand Ali, Grand Valley State University; Ryan W. Krauss, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #22638Assessment of Student’s Programming Skills in a Dynamics Systems andControl CourseDr. Arjumand Ali, Grand Valley State University Dr. Ali is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Grand Valley State University. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2013. Her areas of interest and expertise include Dynamics, Controls, Vibrations, Mathematical Optimization, Mul- tilevel Algorithms and Game Theory. She has taught courses in statics, dynamics, vibrations, kinematics, dynamic systems and controls.Dr. Ryan W Krauss, Grand Valley State

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University; Joshua Adams, Arizona State University ; Michelene T.H. Chi, Arizona State University

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #23030Work in Progress: Dialogue Videos Foster Interaction Between HomeworkPartnersDr. Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University Michael Caplan earned his undergraduate degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Following post-doctoral research at Duke University Medical Center in Cell Biology, Michael joined the faculty of Arizona State University in 2003, and he is now an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Caplan’s research focuses on molecular cooperativity in drug targeting, bio-sensing, and cell sig- naling. Current projects

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rhonda K. Young, University of Wyoming; Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College; David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University; Rod E. Turochy P.E., Auburn University

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Civil Engineering

, transportation planning, civil infrastructure management, and Lafayette’s introductory first year engineering course. Dr. Sanford Bernhardt serves on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Committees on Education and Faculty Development and the Transportation Research Board Committee on Education and Training. She previously has served as vice-chair of the ASCE Infrastructure Systems Committee, chair of the ASEE’s Civil Engineering Division, and a member of the Transportation Research Board committees on Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing, Asset Management, and Emerging Technology for Design and Construction. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. from Carnegie Mellon University, and her B.S.E. from Duke University.Dr

Conference Session

ChE: Safety, Sustainability, and Global Opportunities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

and an Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He received his BS and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively. His research interests include biomaterials development and the utilization of renewable resources for the production of chemicals. Page 12.354.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Chem-E-Car Competition: Incorporating Safety with the help of Industry Partners.ABSTRACTThe Chem-E-Car competition has been utilized for the last five

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Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kiefer, Tri-State University

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Mechanical Engineering

evolving as an elective course for mechanical engineering students over afour year period. It was always offered as an elective course open to all majors, and it had beentaught to a variety of students from different backgrounds. Although the mechatronics coursewas most often composed mainly of mechanical engineering students, it also included computerengineering students, engineering technology students, and even two faculty members. 2.1 Weekly Projects The first ten weeks of the course involved the students working in groups of two or threeto complete basic projects in mechatronics. Each week the students were given a handoutdetailing a project along with oral instructions and demonstrations on how to complete it. Thestudents were then

Conference Session

Engineering Economy: Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeannette Russ, Union University; Doanh Van, Union University

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Engineering Economy

hopeful that the method can be adapted tolarger courses and other universities. We are seeing growth in our program and anticipate testingthe method on larger classes in the near future.Bibliography1. Quoted from http://www.abet.org/history.shtml, accessed 1/16/07.2. Hartman, Joseph C., and M.J. Ruso. “Using ‘Real World’ Problems in Engineering Economy.” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 2639, 2005.3. McDowell, Liz. “Electronic information resources in undergraduate education: an exploratory study of opportunities for student learning and independence.” British Journal of Educational Technology 33 (3), pp. 255–266, 2002.4. Metzger, Miriam J., A.J