Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Srivarssha Govindarajan, Farmingdale State College

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #23586Implementing Graphene and Graphene Oxide in a Proton Exchange Mem-brane Fuel CellDr. Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale Prof. Tawfik obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, from University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He has held a number of industrial & academic positions and affiliations with organizations that included Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Stony Brook University (SBU), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Atomic Energy of Canada Inc., Ontario Hydro, NASA Kennedy, NASA Marshall Space Flight Centers, and the U.S

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Maria Pantoja, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo; Zoe Wood Wood, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo

algorithm can be efficiently implemented in computer graphics and parallel programming development settings (for example using GLSL shaders and then openCL or CUDA). 3. Reflection. A culminating document is required in the form of a laboratory report. Teams are required to work together to solve the two labs. We ensure collaboration by requiring each student to submit a lab report with students expected to be able to answer questions about any part of the lab by the TA or instructor. Students report computational timings for both implementations (CG and PP) and explanations for the differences in these timings.Section II ResultsTo assess the students, experience with the inter-class collaboration we used an anonymous

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Prateek Shekhar, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan; Julie Libarkin; Anastasia Katharine Ostrowski, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Earth and Environment Sciences and CREATE for STEM Institute for Research on Science and Mathe- matics Education. Currently, her research focuses on cognition, assessment of student learning, validity and reliability in research, curriculum and visual design, and discipline-based education research.Miss Anastasia Katharine Ostrowski, University of Michigan Anastasia Ostrowski graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Biomedical Engineering where she worked with the Daly Design and Engineering Education Research Group and Transforming Engineering Education Laboratory. Her research focused on entrepreneurship self-efficacy and under- standing how biomedical engineering students engage in idea generation

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Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley Allen Hotalen Jr., ECU Department of Technology Systems; Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

breach FAQ, Target. https://corporate.target.com/about/shopping-experience/payment- card-issue-faq (Last browsed in February 2018)3. Richard Weiss, Jens Mache, Michael Locasto, and Frankly Turbak, “Hands-on Cybersecurity Exercises That are Easy to Access and Assess,” Proceedings of the 2017 ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium on computer science education, Seattle, Washington, March 2017.4. Jessica Chisholm, “Analysis on the Perceived Usefulness of Hands-on Virtual Labs in Cybersecurity Classes,” Ph.D. dissertation, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO, 2015.5. Dongqing Yuan, “Design and Develop Hands on Cyber-security Curriculum and Laboratory,” Computing Conference, London, UK, July 2017.6. Melissa Carlton, ”Development

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Western Michigan University; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University ; Daniel Collier, Western Michigan University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

students into engineeringprograms. Hoit and Ohland showed, with statistically significant evidence, that presenting the realengineering content, in the first-year itself, helps retain women students31. They changed theintroduction to engineering course to a laboratory format, where they employed active learningwith smaller class sizes, and rotated students through laboratories in each undergraduateengineering department. They studied three different cohorts, wherein students could chooseeither the new laboratory format, which 42 women students did; or traditional lecture basedformat, which 92 women students did. The authors found women retention (remaining in theprogram till the third year of study) in the lecture-based format was at 16

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Creating Equity Through Structure and Pedagogy

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raja S. Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University; Gary W Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

decode theconcepts or terms used and apply them correctly to the problem or question. Depending on theobjectives and content area, a question or task may require integrating content knowledge,problems solving ability, laboratory experience and ability to apply information (Patz, 2006). Ifthese concepts and vocabulary are not fully captured, students are likely to do poorly.Most mathematics course knowledge is tacit, so only a fraction can be verbalized or signedduring a lecture. Often students pick this up by integrating lecture material within their mentalschema by discussion and practice with their peers. In mainstream classrooms, deaf studentshave fewer opportunities to integrate academic knowledge, including reflection on experience.Given

Conference Session

Design in the BME curriculum

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kay C. Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Brackin P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alan Chiu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Renee D. Rogge, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

serve as a Teaching Fellow for the National Effective Teaching Institute; and more.Dr. Patricia Brackin P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Patricia Brackin is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where she teaches design throughout the curriculum. She is particularly interested in human-centered design. Her B.S. and M.S. are from the University of Tennessee in Nuclear Engineering and her Ph.D. is from Georgia Institute of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. Her industrial experience includes Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Chicago Bridge and Iron, and a sabbatical at Eli Lilly. She is a registered Profes- sional Engineer in the State of Tennessee and a Fellow of ASME.Dr

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Subodh Bhandari, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Fang Tang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Amar Raheja, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

knowledge on the application of computerscience and engineering to UAV technologies and were able to acquire some of the skillsnecessary to conduct meaningful research in UAV technologies, understand research process, andlearn laboratory techniques. Most of the projects described below are highly interdisciplinary.Each REU student had a primary mentor. However, the students were co-supervised by othermentors depending on the nature of the projects.A. Autonomous Collision Avoidance of UAVs Utilizing ADS-B TranspondersFor the UAVs to be successfully integrated into the U.S. national airspace, the ability to detect andavoid both manned and unmanned aircraft is a necessity. This project involved the students indeveloping a method for collision

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Assessment and Research Tools

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carey Whitehair; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

4,5,15,16.In engineering in particular, graduate education is highly understudied, and relies heavily onoutside disciplines to study graduate attrition. While it is likely that theories of socialization stillhold, and can be interpreted across disciplines, there are contextual differences in disciplinaryacademic culture that do not align well9,12,17. For example, reliable funding is one of the primarycauses for attrition in the humanities, although, as Crede and Borrego 18 note, this reasoning doesnot typically apply to graduate engineering students, who are upwards of 80% fully funded.Advisor relationships do still play a strong role in the attrition process, as does the laboratoryculture, since a student’s laboratory is like a family and plays

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Topics in Computing and Information Technology-II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Pickard, East Carolina University; Dale Drummond, East Carolina University; Philip J. Lunsford II, East Carolina University; Ciprian Popoviciu, Nephos6, Inc.

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Computing and Information Technology

support staff, enabling issues to be addressed before being reported by endusers.KeywordsUndergraduate laboratories, undergraduate projects, user experience, network analytics, K-12schools, technology management, cloud services, performance monitoring© American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 2018 ASEE National ConferenceProblem statementK -12 schools across the nation are moving the resources that their information technologydepartments once provided locally, to Cloud Services offered by many different providers [1],[2], [3]. A 2013 study by the Fordham University, Center for Law and Information Policy,conducted a nationwide survey of school districts to determine the prevalence of cloud servicesin the

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MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith S. Pate, University of Southern Indiana; Joseph David Marx; Abdallah A. Chehade; Farid Breidi, University of Southern Indiana

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Engineering Technology

difficult-to-graspconcepts in a lecture/laboratory environment. The hydraulic system used to control the motionof the arm consists of an electric water pump, four mechanical valves, flow control valves,hydraulic cylinders, and a large reservoir. This system utilizes an electric water pump that canrun on a standard electrical outlet and uses water for the systems hydraulic fluid, making the arma very versatile tool. This mechanical excavator arm utilizes a layered Lexan design, enablingthe system to be transparent. The use of a transparent designs in technological tools permitspectators to observe mechanical components from multiple angles during operation, seen inFigure 1. Figure 1. Layered Lexan DesignThis arm was

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COED: Autograding and Autoadvising

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jazmín Ley, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Computers in Education

for the railroad industry under the mentorship of the faculty involved in the Railroad Research Team. She worked as a full-time Research Assistant at what is now known as the Railway Safety Center continuing her work on sensor technology for Amsted Rail and their subsidiaries. After her work with the Railroad Research Team, she worked in Texas State Technical College as Depart- ment Chair of the Associate of Science in Engineering Program. She currently works in The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and teaches introduction to engineering materials and engineering materials laboratory, engineering graphics, dynamics, numerical methods, and engineering vibrations. c American Society for

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samarth Gupta, Purdue University; Greg J. Strimel, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Education, 2018 Effect of Entrepreneurial Mindset on Funding Opportunities for Fundamental ResearchAbstractProliferation of Lean Launchpad, a curriculum designed by Steve Blank and adopted by NationalScience Foundation as Innovation-Corps program, has created myriad opportunities forcommercialization of existing technology and funding innovative ideas which otherwise mayhave never seen the light of the day. Identifying the merits of funding research based on valueproposition and customer demand, key components of the Business Model Canvas, has created aparadox for Endowment Funds, Family Offices and even Federal Funding agencies on whetherto continue support for fundamental research in hi-tech laboratories or to think like a VentureCapital investor

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Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Christopher Michael Sales, Drexel University; Yaghoob Farnam, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

cohorts provided visual insights into learners'research pathways from online to laboratory work. 1IntroductionThe pathways to STEM careers are diverse and varied. It is well known that early exposure toSTEM environments can inculcate and reinforce interests in technical fields at key decisionpoints when individuals choose career pathways [1]–[3]. Given the importance of a strong STEMtalent-base to global economic competitiveness and prosperity, there exists a need to cultivate apre-college landscape gives all students broad, authentic exposure to STEM fields earlier in theireducation [4]. In the framework of cognitive career theory, individuals choose careers based oninterests, attitudes, and values

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Marie Anne Aloia, Bayonne High School; Laurent Simon, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Colorado State University in 2001. His research and teaching interests c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Paper ID #19223involve modeling, analysis and control of drug-delivery systems. He is the author of a series of educationaland interactive modules (Laboratory Online), available at http://laurentsimon.com/. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Long-Term Impact of Including High School Students in an Engineering

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Jiawei Zhang, Purdue University; Rebecca Kramer, Purdue University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

robot fingers or grippers with varying designs. on the right.We needed to test fabrication materials and steps in classroom contexts since the processes wereadapted from research laboratory settings. This was done through several pilot tests with 1) anundergraduate engineering and technology teacher education course at Purdue University, 2) alocal afterschool program, 3) our own families, 4) a local high-school technology classroom, and5) a summer camp program where the soft robot experience was implemented. The yearculminated with leading a teacher professional development experience for partner teachers whowould implement in the fall.Soft Robot Design ExperienceFor the final version of the soft robot lesson we decided to engage students

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Labs and Experiments

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Ann Thompson, Loras College

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Chemical Engineering

experiment, this procedure will work best in a setting whereeach student can feel the flask and therefore it is ideal for a laboratory setting, but could be usedas a classroom demonstration. When this experiment was performed, it was part of aThermodynamics class with 16 students. Students worked in groups of two with each studentable to have direct contact with the experimental apparatus. Because two experiments wereperformed in the same session (cold boiling and triple point), half the group did each experimentand then the groups switched. This experiment could also be used in a Chemistry lab or UnitOperations lab, likely in conjunction with a unit on the Refrigeration Cycle. Additionally, due tothe simple nature of this experimental set-up, this

Conference Session

Let’s Get Pumped: Innovative Approaches for Better Student Engagement

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Civil Engineering

Communication with Competition and Prizes” Proceedings of the 2013 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.12. Fiegel, G., and N. Derbidge, 2015. “Introducing Soil Property Evaluation in Geotechnical Engineering – Some Food for Thought,” Proceedings of the 2015 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.13. Durham, S., M. Hale, and S. Freyne, 2008. “Classroom Teaching Aids and Laboratory Experimentation to Engage Students in Materials Learning,” Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.14. Saliklis, E., 2008. "Arch Building for Kids. What did they learn? What did we learn?," Proceedings of the 2008

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Getting Into Graduate School

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies, Student

these groups. Insome institutions, it is common for graduate students to take courses outside of their departmentor college; in other programs, graduate students are not allowed to enroll in courses outside theirmajor or college.Another important question to answer during your visit or conversations is what kind of workingenvironments (office, lab, classroom, etc.) are typical for graduate students pursuing the researchor degree that interests you at that institution. Pursuing a graduate degree in engineering isdifferent than being an undergraduate; many graduate students find that their research andcoursework is more like having a job than being a student. Thus it is critical that you like thepeople in the research group or laboratory you are

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Clinical, Patient, and Innovation Experiences in BME

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Stirling, UIC School of Design, University of Illinois at Chicago; Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Biomedical

students discover opportunities and solve problems with design. She is the co-instructor of the Clinical Immersion program in the Department of BioEngineering. Susan balances teaching with her professional career as a design researcher, consultant and strategist.Dr. Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago Miiri Kotche is a Clinical Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and currently serves as Director of the Medical Accelerator for Devices Laboratory (MAD Lab) at the UIC Innovation Center. Prior to joining the faculty at UIC, she worked in new product development for medical devices, telecommunications and consumer products. She co-teaches both bioengineering

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Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Natasha Smith P.E., University of Southern Indiana; Michael McLeod, Accuride Corporation

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Mechanical Engineering

discussed. Then specifics on how the project was executed are presented. This is followed bya discussion of assessment and recommendations for improvement. Finally, the paper concludeswith an overview of the project challenges and benefits.Course BackgroundThe Introduction to Finite Element course is a mechanical engineering technical elective for under-graduates, brought to the program in 2013. The course format includes two hours of lecture and atwo hour computational laboratory. The course begins by introducing students to one-dimensionalsingle degree of freedom problems. We present theory for solving axial displacement & temper-ature problems. In addition, the course provides practice with two and three dimensional models,incorporating

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Communication,Data Communication, Digital Image Processing, and Renewable Energy Systems. Our currentcurriculum includes, in the junior year, a series of laboratory experiences with emphases inCircuits (Fall Quarter), Electronics (Winter Quarter), and Signals and Systems (Spring Quarter).This lab sequence is designed to equip students with skills necessary to successfully complete ayear-long junior design project that has a unique theme each year; we aim to design an IoT-themed project for AY 2018-2019. Through the proposed initiative, we foresee that ECEstudents will encounter an IoT-enhanced course at least thrice per year, throughout theirundergraduate program. Based on prior enrollment data, this translates into an average cohortsize of 140

Conference Session

Design & Development Projects and Practices

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in the areas of automation, control, and automated system integration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Design and Evaluation of Automated System Modules for Portable Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Kit for Industrial Automation and Control EducationAbstractAutomation impacts our lives on a daily basis. Automated doors, elevators, coffee makers, airconditioners, and copy machines all have controllers and sensors integrated into the machine toform an automated system that provides a service

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 13

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; James Moscola, York College of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

documented a communication protocol for transmitting GPS location information and device status to the backend server. • (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice – Throughout the design and development process the GPS tracking device team made use of a variety of engineering tools and techniques. They utilized the Kinetis Software Development Kit (SDK) and hardware development kit to develop the initial software. Schematic capture and PCB layout tools were also incorporated. Testing and debugging of the custom PCB was done using standard laboratory equipment such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes.Based on rubrics for each

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

technology programs have sought to establish the correct balance of theory andpractice to maximize student learning. It is often difficult to overcome preconceived notions thatstudents bring with them, such as the comparative speeds at which objects of different weightsfall under the force of gravity [1]. By engaging students through demonstrations, hands-ondesign and fabrication projects, and physical laboratories, misconceptions can be overcome, thusreinforcing the fundamental principles needed in engineering education [2], [3].Eight years ago, the School of Engineering and Technology restructured its undergraduatecurricula to include the PBL core in each program. Each academic year BSEE, BSECET, BSE,and BSET students experience one or more PBL

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz; Alfredo Villanueva; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

Engineering Technology (EET) shouldcover the following topics:1) Robots and Degrees of Freedom2) Representation of Rigid-Bodies in 2D and 3D Space3) Kinematic Chains and Forward Kinematics4) Velocity Kinematics and Statics5) Inverse Kinematics6) Dynamics7) Control Systems, Actuators and SensorsActuators, Sensors and Control Systems are important elements of the EET program. We madea point to emphasize these areas of Robotics in the Laboratory section of the course.Course LayoutWe felt the textbook that best fit our needs was “Modern Robotics Mechanics, Planning andControl” by Kevin M. Lynch and Frank C. Park. One of the many advantages of the textbook isshort video lecture segments provided on-line for students to view. The videos covered

Conference Session

Capstone Projects in Manufacturing

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Jean Carlo Espaillat; Senyu Wang

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Manufacturing

high output performance under low illuminance conditions  Stable performance in extreme environmental conditions (high temperature, high moisture, extreme cold)  Conform to RoHS/SVHC standardsStudents sought assistance from a laboratory RA for safety inspection and suggestions of thecomponents prior to testing. The device was encased for safety and tested prior to testing(Figure11). FIGURE 11 SAFETY INSPECTION P RIOR TO TESTINGA market analysis was completed to determine manufacturing costs of the device with a specified number of units toproduce (Table 2). The costs are much more affordable than current marketed bioreactors. Initial Capital Investment

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Energy Efficiency and Power Grid Security

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Prajna Paramita, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

someobservable characteristics of the modeled system. To analyze the existing system, a model was created where pressure, temperature and flow in inlet and outlet, RPM and torque were selected as parameters and system efficiency was selected as output. The analysis found that the outlet pressure and RPM were the most significant parameters for optimizing efficiency. Further analysis was done using Excel considering only pressure and RPM. It was found that system gains maximum efficiency (89.34%) at pump pressure of 196 psi and speed of 1700 RPM. Conclusion A prototype of a hydraulic system is created in the laboratory and the performance data of the pump under all operating conditions within the range of the design limits is acquired

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1: Academic Transition

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University; Teresa Ryan, East Carolina University; Jeff Foeller, East Carolina University; Melissa Ann Hall

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Military and Veterans

Paper ID #21717Supporting Veteran Students Transitioning to EngineeringDr. Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University Dr. Colleen Janeiro teaches engineering fundamentals such as Introduction to Engineering, Materials and Processes, and Statics. Her teaching interests include development of solid communication skills and enhancing laboratory skills.Dr. Teresa Ryan, East Carolina University Dr. Teresa Ryan teaches mechanical engineering fundamentals such as Dynamics, Mechanics of Materi- als, Acoustics and Vibrations. She also focuses on technical communication skills within an engineering context. Her research interests

Conference Session

Computing Technology Applications-I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University

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Computing and Information Technology

13 Semester Project Report 14 Lab Final (No lab assignment) 3.4 Lab Environment The DS course uses one of the dedicated CNSA laboratories for its lab assignments. The lab contains 22 desktop workstations. All workstations are updated Dell OptiPlex server with 2G RAM. There is also a server farm mounted on a computer rack with another 20 workstations, which is used in other courses. We utilize Virtual Machines (VMWare [6] and VirtualBox [8]) to set up a lab environment for students. Each of the 22 host machines runs VMWare Server, and students do all of their work in virtual machines. Figure 2 shows lab setup. There is a virtual test bed with