Conference Session

Writing and Communication I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Pulford, Auburn University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. Pintrich, P. R. A Motivational Science Perspective on the Role of Student Motivation in Learning and Teaching Contexts. J. Educ. Psychol. 95, 667–686 (2003).18. Hagemeier, N. E. & Murawski, M. M. An instrument to assess subjective task value beliefs regarding the decision to pursue postgraduate training. Am. J. Pharm. Educ. 78, (2014).19. Artino, A. R. & McCoach, D. B. Development and Initial Validation of the Online Learning Value and Self- Efficacy Scale. J. Educ. Comput. Res. 38, 279–303 (2008).20. Garcia, T. & Pintrich, P. R. Assessing students’ motivation and learning strategies in the classroom context: The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire. Altern. Assess. Achiev. Learn. Process. prior

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Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Christopher Douglas Roper, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

blades andcomputational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis. In this case study, 5ms-1 wind speed is used since itreplicates the wind conditions in the local regions of Georgia. In this research, final results showa comparison of the validation study and the experimental analyses at 5ms-1. Figure 1 shows thefinal computer aided 3-D model of the designed NREL VI geometric blade for test comparison. (a) (b) Figure 1: NREL Phase VI 3D geometric blade design; (a) Reverse isometric view of NREL CAD design. (b) Isometric view of NREL CAD design.The validation comparison is made between Normal Force Coefficient CN and the Non-dimensional Span at 5ms-1. Figure 2 shows the

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Theiss, The Ohio State University; John E Robertson, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Kerry Meyers, Youngstown State University

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First-Year Programs

choices using elicited measures of expectations and counterfactuals. Journal of Econometrics, 166(1), 3-16.3. Seymour, E., & Hewitt, N. M. (2007). Talking about leaving: Why undergraduates leave the sciences. Boulder, CO: Westview.4. Zhang, G., Thorndyke, B., Carter, R., Anderson, T. & Ohland, M. (2003, June), A Comparison of Demographic Factors and Academic Performances between Students Graduated in Engineering and Other Disciplines. Paper presented at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, TN. https://peer.asee.org/116915. Arcidiacono, P. (2004). Ability sorting and the returns to college major. Journal of Econometrics, 121(1), 343- 375.6. Zahorian, S.A., Elmore, M., & Temkin, K.J. (2013, June), Factors

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Faculty Unite! Effective Ways for Educators to Collaborate Successfully

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Krista Lynn Adams, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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New Engineering Educators

. 18(4): 454-490.2. Auzenne, A. M, A. T. Hanson, R. B. Jacquez, and C. Burnham. Understanding engineering design as an argumentative strategy. Science, Engineering, & Technology Education Annual Conference. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces. 2006.3. Melander, JR, Curtis, E, Adams, KA, and Arthurs, L. A cross-disciplinary, service learning-based approach to enhance communication skills. Proceedings of the ASABE 2014 Annual International Meeting, Montreal, QC, CA, July 2014.4. Adams, KA and Keshwani, JR. Preparing pre-service teachers to make connections between science and engineering concepts through teamwork with engineering students. 2015. Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, Washington.5

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gustavo Moran, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

Counseling Psycholy. 19, 551–554 (1972).7. Pajares, F. Exploratory factor analysis of the Mathematics Anxiety Scale. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. 29, 35–47 (1996).8. Hoffman, B. ‘I think I can, but I’m afraid to try’: The role of self-efficacy beliefs and mathematics anxiety in mathematics problem-solving efficiency. Learning and Individual Differences. 20, 276–283 (2010).9. Suinn, R. & Winston, E. The mathematics anxiety rating scale, a brief version: Psychometric data. Psychological Reports. 92, 167–173 (2003).10. Sherman, J. & Fennema, E. The Study of Mathematics By High School Girls and Boys: Related Variables. American Educational Research Journal. 14, 159–168 (1977).11. Betz

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

understand how toseek assistance and navigate college campuses, are most likely persist to degree completion.Accordingly, this research seeks to examine a sample of non-traditional college students enrolledin science and engineering programs in four urban community colleges to determine (a) the typesand frequency of support practices they utilize, (b) how such practices influence theirachievement, persistence and transfer status to four year colleges and universities, and (c) how inturn their propensity for innovation and creative problem solving affects such choices andpersistence. The study analyzes the pedagogical practices—practices designed to fostersuccessful transfer from community college to four-year colleges and universities and

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Assessment and Research Tools

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Educational Research and Methods

entrepreneurial mindsetby the time students complete their programs. The instrument will be shared with otherengineering colleges.Biography1. Shartrand, A., Weilerstein, P., Besterfield-Sacre, M., & Olds, B. (2008) Assessing student learning in technology entrepreneurship. The 38th ASEE/ISEE Frontiers in Education Conference. Saratoga Springs, NY.2. Pittaway, L. & Hannon, P. (2009). Assessment practice in enterprise education. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research. 15(1): 71-93.3. Standish-Kuon, T., & Rice, M. P. (2002). Introducing engineering and science students to entrepreneurship: Models and influential factors at six American universities. Journal of Engineering Education. 91(1): 33-39.4. Bilen, S.G

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Assessment & Accreditation in ECE

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karla Steinbrugge Fant, Portland State University; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Phillip Wong, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer

testing techniques.Bibliography[1] ABET “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,” http://www.abet.org/wp- content/uploads/2015/04/E001-14-15-EAC-Criteria.pdf , accessed Jan. 30, 2016[2] M. McCracken, V. Almstrum, D. Diaz, M. Guzdial, D. Hagan, Y. B.-D. Kolikant, C. Laxer, L. Thomas, I. Utting, and T. Wilusz, “A multi-national, multi-institutional study of assessment of programming skills of first-year CS students,” ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 125–180, 2001.[3] R. S. Lemos, “Measuring Programming Language Proficiency,” AEDS Journal, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 261–273, Jun. 1980.[4] M. J. Stehlik and P.L. Miller, “Implementing a mastery examination in computer science,” 1985, downloaded from

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Faculty Development II: Building Community Among STEM Educators

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education; Russ Pimmel, University of Alabama (Emeritus)

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Educational Research and Methods

first semesterweekly meetings were held for F-VCPs to (a) learn about and discuss issues of student learningand implementation of research-based educational practices in their courses, and (b) plan theimplementation of the research-based educational practices appropriate for each participant. Inthe second semester of each cycle, F-VCP participants met on a semi-regular basis to supporteach other as they carried out their newly planned research-based educational approach in theircourse. Different research-based educational practices were covered and discussed in each F-VCP, at the discretion of the community leaders. Greater detail can be found in Authors (2016). F-VCP participants collaborated and developed their communities of practice

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tasha Tiffany Tardieu, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

-for-univer-council.pdf?sfvrsn=23 Caribbean Science Foundation Projects: STEM Teacher Training Workshops Overview. Accessed January 25 th,2016 from http://caribbeanscience.org/projects/stem_teacher_training_workshops.php4 Reynolds, B., M.M. Mehalik, M.R. Lovell, and C.D. Schunn. 2009. Increasing student awareness of and interest inengineering as a career option through design-based learning. International Journal of Engineering EducationVolume 00, No. 0, pp. 1-11, 2009

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeedeh Ziaeefard, Michigan Technological University; Nina Mahmoudian, Michigan Technological University; Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Mo Rastgaar, Michigan Technological University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Annual Conference, 2006.[15] R. H. McCuen and B. Yohe, “Engineering design for secondary education,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, vol. 123, no. 4, pp. 135–138, 1997.[16] P. Deborah Besser, “Engineering in the k-12 classroom,”[17] B. Boettcher, B. Carlson, M. Cyr, and S. Shanbhag, “Engineering implementation in grades 6-12: Evaluation of the effectiveness of a workshop model,” in Proceedings of the 35th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 2005.[18] J. Keilman, “Coding education rare in k-12 schools but starting to catch on,” 1-2-2016.[19] I. Achieve, “Next generation science standards.”[20] M. Miller, N. Mahmoudian, M. Rastgaar, S. Ziaeefard, A.J. Patterson, J. Bailey, “ Adding

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Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wagdy H Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Roussel Kamaha

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

algorithms pertaining to the design; b) the software packagesneeded to develop and verify the correctness of the design; c) the specific hardware platform thatwill be used to implement the design in the hardware; d) the coding language and itsoptimization techniques; and e) understand the use of Intellectual property (IP) components thatcan be used to speed up the application development process.The organization of this paper is as follows. Section II provides an overview the studentpreparation process to help them successfully implement the design project. Section III providesa brief description of various edge detection algorithms. Section IV provides the main steps ofCanny edge detection algorithm. Section V provides a brief description of The

Conference Session

Enhancing Student Success in Two-Year Colleges

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Klaus Bartels, San Antonio College; Steven F. Lewis, William R. Sinkin Eco Centro, San Antonio College; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

in STEM Programs through a Renewable Energy Research and Education Partnership with Five Minority Institutions”, Asiabanpour, B. (PI).17. Reenergize project website: http://reenergize.engineering.txstate.edu/ Appendix ISan Antonio College Re-Energize Project, Year 1 Results and Year 2 Proposals, PowerPointPresentation by Steven Lewis, Dan Dimitriu, and Klaus Bartels, September 18, 2015Global Population and Urban Dynamics

Conference Session

Professional Skills development in Design

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Mark Dawidow, Harding University; James L. Huff, Harding University; Keelin Siomha Leahy, University of Limerick

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Design in Engineering Education

Books. 24. Finke, R.A., T.B. Ward, and S.M. Smith. (1992). Creative cognition: Theory, research, and applications. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press. 25. Eberle, B. (1995). Scamper. Waco, Texas: Prufrock. 26. Altshuller, G. (1984). Creativity as an exact science. New York, NY: Gordon and Breach.27. Altshuller, G., (1997). 40 Principles: TRIZ keys to technical innovation. Worcester, MA: Technical Innovation Center, Inc.28. IDEO. (2002). IDEO Method Cards. Available from: http://www.ideo.com/work/method-cards/.29. Von Oech, R. (2003). Creative Whack Pack: Sixty four strategies to provoke and inspire your thinking. Stamford, CT: US Games Systems, Inc.30. Yilmaz, S., et al. (2010). A comparison of cognitive heuristics use between

Conference Session

Assessment Within Engineering Design Graphics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richelle Fosu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karthik Sukumar, Purdue University; Patrick E. Connolly, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

test might perhaps help in understanding this relation better. For future research, it would be interesting to see the rate of improvement of spatial visualization skills those classified as having low spatial ability would have at the end of the semester after having been exposed to the formal training; while observing which learning style group makes the most gain. References1. Connolly, P. (2009). Spatial ability improvement and curriculum content. Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 73(1).2. Carroll, J. B. (1993). Human cognitive abilities: A survey of factor-analytic studies. New York: Cambridge University Press.3. McGee, M. G. (1979). Human spatial abilities: Psychometric studies and

Conference Session

Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Y. Yan, University of British Columbia, Okanagan

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Mechanical Engineering

in student learning; and(3) students’ opinions on the online versus paper homework assignments.One limitation of the study is that the student perceptions data of online homework assignmentsprior to the course were not collected. Whether their perceptions were biased by theirexperiences over the course of the semester is thus unknown. Figure 1: Sample homework assignment question (a) (b) (c) Figure 2: Statistics of a sample homework assignment generated by the online analytical tools. 2(a) gives statistics of student progress in an assignment; 2(b) separates students in different performance

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ciaran McGoldrick, Trinity College, Dublin; Smita Shivaram, Trinity College, Dublin; Meriel Huggard, Bucknell Univeristy and Trinity, College Dublin

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Engineering Technology

into components.The first module incorporates a learning algorithm which is responsible for the followingfunctions: • Determining a suitable path around the turbine blade using a mathematical model. See Figure 4. • Using a tracking algorithm to obtain expected positions of the drone at different times. • Determining position correction equations to account for wind gusts and unexpected drone movement. • Flying the drone using corrected equation around the turbine blade and capture images as required to construct an accurate 3D model.A student representation of the learning algorithm is shown in Figure 5. (a) Required Coordinate Systems (b) Helical Flight Path Figure

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Duplicate Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh

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International

, IN June 20149. Huang, S., S. Levonisova, S. Streiner, S. Cunningham, G. Ragusa, M. Besterfield-Sacre, L. Shuman, C. Matherly, and D. Kotys-Schwartz, “Exploring Engineering Education in Broader Context: A Framework of Engineering Global Preparedness,” 2014 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN June 2014.10. Salisbury, M. H., An, B. P. & Pascarella, E. T. The Effect of Study Abroad on Intercultural Competence Among Undergraduate College Students. J. Stud. Aff. Res. Pract. 50, 1–20 (2013).11. Murphy, D., Sahakyan, N., Yong-Yi, D. & Magnan, S. S. The Impact of Study Abroad on the Global Engagement of University Graduates. Front. Interdiscip. J. Study Abroad 24, (2014).12. Engberg, M

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Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

proposed messaging36.B. Implications for Graduate Engineering EducationThe differences between students across engineering disciplines in their employment of broaderimpacts and intellectual merit criteria indicate that each discipline has its own disciplinaryculture. Although few studies specifically study or report the disciplinary identities or visions forparticular engineering disciplines, we posit that a more thorough understanding of the ideologiesand disciplinary identities may help students select an engineering research discipline that fitstheir personal epistemologies regarding the purposes and impacts of engineering researchcareers. Although cutting-edge research is becoming increasingly inter- and multidisciplinary, itis important to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Mary Romanella, Texas State University; Clara Novoa, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

sessions include academic counseling, familiarizing students with sites and resourcesfor finding REU’s and internships, describing ECS collegiate societies and how to become amember, informing students about opportunities for research with faculty, attending conferences,enrolling in competitions, and learning about graduate school. Appendix A is an example of thecalendars we developed and shared with all SPARK faculty mentors that they could use to trackstudents’ engagement with various career opportunities. Appendix B is a questionnaire thatmentors used at the end of the first year to increase students’ familiarity with departmentalresearch and career ideas. Appendix C is a mentoring guide for helping the students identify theirstrengths and

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Alan R. Peterfreund, SageFox Consulting Group; Leticia C. Britos Cavagnaro, Stanford University; Humera Fasihuddin, Stanford University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

you in attracting outside investment, sponsorship, and resources that expanded I&E offerings?* b) As a Fellow, how successful were you in catalyzing institutional investment in I&E offerings?* Space/Event c) How many key events have you organized? d) How many new physical spaces have you established? e) How many infrastructure-building and/or resource development projects have you undertaken? Influence f) How influential are you on other students at your school regarding I&E?** g) How successful were you in influencing faculty to adopt I&E into curricular and/or co-curricular offerings?* * Response options: 1: Very unsuccessful; 2: somewhat unsuccessful; 3

Conference Session

Subjects in 3D Printing and ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

. This wouldalso help in getting a better understanding of the molding process and deciding injectionparameters. Three primary designs were developed for experimentation in this project; thedesigns went through a progression from basic to more complex (Figure 1). (a) Initial Design (b) Modified Design (c) Final Design Figure 1. Photograps showing the progression in mold design The initial design was made up of simplified features from the final part desired. The initialdesign (Figure 1a) has two fingers that protrude upwards with a curved section to represent oneof the 8 curved fingers on the final design. Rectangular and cylindrical features were tied intothis design as well to give a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl Matherly; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

-line on January 8, 2008 from http://www.nae.edu/nae/engecocom.nsf/weblinks/MKEZ- 68HQMA?OpenDocument).6. Jonassen, D., Strobel, J., & Lee, C. B. (2006). Everyday problem solving in engineering: Lessons for engineering educators. Journal of Engineering Education, 95(2), 139-151.7. Jesiek, B. K., Haller, Y., & Thompson, J. (2014). Developing Globally Competent Engineering Researchers : Outcomes-Based Instructional and Assessment Strategies from the IREE 2010 China Research Abroad Program. Advances in Engineering Education, 4(1), 1–31.8. Jesiek, B. K., Thompson, J., & Mazzurco, A. (2014). Global Engineering Competency in Context : Situations and Behaviors Global. Online Journal for Global Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental: K-12 Student Beliefs, Motivation, and Self Efficacy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

likelier to be interested inbecoming an engineer. Students who reported more opportunities to draw their own conclusions(M=3.5, SD=0.90) were significantly likelier to be interested in becoming an engineer.Table 2. Regression model of expressed interest in engineering as a career StandardizedUnstandardized Coefficients Coefficients B Std. Error β tIntercept 0.129 0.436 0.30Connecting instruction 0.125 0.97 0.083 1.30to interestHaving anengineer/scientist 0.104

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Ayano OHSAKI P.E., Okayama University

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International Forum

assignments and projects in this program. More than 400 students are studying in this program. She is writing a textbook and developing an assessment system for this program. She is pursuing her doctoral research in Computer Supported Collaborative Leaning (CSCL) and the Engineering Design. Prior to this, she also has over 5 years of experiences as a Production Engineer. She designed a jig, production processes and production systems for on-vehicle unit systems. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 India and Japan Joint Project Based Learning -What is the Learnt from Design Thinking Workshop-This study proposes a new instructional method with design thinking for

Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vidya K Nandikolla, California State University, Northridge; Vibhav Durgesh, California State University, Northridge

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

course modification, are discussed in detail, followed byconclusion and future plan.Learning ObjectivesME-335/L and 435/L are aligned to several key ABET outcomes and hence are crucial coursesfor the Mechanical Engineering (ME) curriculum. Both these courses provide students withtheoretical knowledge and hands on experience. The ABET outcomes for ME-335/L class are asfollows:1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering, outcome (a),2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, outcome (b),3. an ability to communicate effectively (3g1 orally, 3g2 written), outcome (g), and4. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Curry, Lamar University; Brian Craig P.E., Lamar University; Weihang Zhu, Lamar University

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Industrial Engineering

website recommends that students should complete at least sixmath-based lower division courses (such as Calculus I/II, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra,Physics I/II, Chemistry I/II, Statics, Dynamics, Engineering Economics, Circuits, or similarcourses) before joining the BSIE 2+2 online program. The website also recommends thatstudents should have reasonable good grades (mostly A and B) in these math-based lowerdivision courses. While LU has reasonable low transfer admission standards, the departmenttargets students who would have a reasonable high probability of completing a challengingdistance engineering education program. The degree plan in Table 1 is somewhat typical, butsome variation is common (e.g. POLS, HIST, etc. being taken in

Conference Session

Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek G. Williamson, University of Alabama; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

the students in their portfoliocreation and to develop an expectation for and appreciation of the graduation portfolio within thestudent culture. The most critical of these was the requirement of the class portfolio. This gavethe students practice in selecting artifacts and writing reflective statements. The class portfoliorequirement was also a very effective means of integrating the graduation portfolio buildingprocess throughout the program. Additional support included: (a) faculty led graduationportfolio preparation and review/feedback sessions in the capstone design class, (b) thedevelopment of a portfolio template to insure minimum expectations and standards were met forportfolio completeness, (c) student societies preparing and selling

Conference Session

Enhancing Student Success in Two-Year Colleges

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicolas N Brown, University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering; Joy Velarde, University of Utah; Debra J Mascaro, University of Utah

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

thepeer mentor program in Mechanical Engineering will be used to inspire and improve peer mentorprograms throughout the College.Bibliography1. Marra, R. M., Shen, D., Rodgers, K., & Bogue, B., “Leaving Engineering: A Multi-Year Single Institution Study,” Journal of Engineering Education, 101(1), p. 6-27 (2012). Retrieved January 30, 2016 from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/j.2168-9830.2012.tb00039.x/pdf.2. Laier, J., & Steadman, S. J., “Improving Transfer Student Success,” Indianapolis, Indiana: ASEE Conferences (2014). Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/20616.3. Chen, X., “STEM Attrition: College Students’ Paths Into and Out of STEM Fields,” Washington, DC, United States: National Center for

Conference Session

Faculty Development II: Building Community Among STEM Educators

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Toni Ivey, Oklahoma State University; Nicole M. Colston, Oklahoma State University; Julie Thomas, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Juliana Utley, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

preliminary findings from thestudy. Specifically, this paper addresses some preliminary research questions related to thepotential impact of training workshops on the engineering knowledge of rural teachers andstudents: how did participating in the RREE professional development affect (a) teachers’ andstudents’ knowledge and perceptions regarding engineering, (b) teachers’ self-efficacy ofteaching engineering, and (c) students’ attitudes about science and mathematics?Related Literature There is a nationwide emphasis on integrating engineering education into P-12 learning.The impetus in the U.S. stems from a projected need to increase the quantity and quality (anddiversity) of future engineers.11, 12 However, a number of barriers and