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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Morgan Elaine Bartley, West Virginia University; Andrew C. Nix, West Virginia University; Brian D. Woerner, West Virginia University

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Diversity

Woerner Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Email: mebartley@mail.wvu.edu, andrew.nix@mail.wvu.edu, brian.woerner@mail.wvu.eduAbstractThis paper outlines the West Virginia University (WVU) EcoCAR team's strategies for creatinga positive and inclusive team culture within the context of the EcoCAR Electric VehicleChallenge (EV), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors, and MathWorks.The EcoCAR EV Channels centers on the redesign of 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, and forms the basisof capstone design projects for approximately 70 students per year across the disciplines ofMechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Hunter Dawson Yaple, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University; Charles julius Maier, Gannon University

scales and with distinct spatial topologies. Itseffectiveness to deliver STEM components across K-12 and advanced degree programs issummarized. Although platforms based on wireless sensors such as the TelosB modules have beendesigned, these cannot be easily integrated with the virtual environment for modeling andsimulation studies. The platform is cost effective (approximately $200 for a 10x10 grid) and theCupCarbon software is accessible as a free download.Section 1: IntroductionRapid technological advances are constantly impacting the engineering landscape. Consequently,educational institutions must restructure the content and delivery of engineering courses to preparethe student for the vagaries of the work environment. Project-based

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Mary M McCall M.A., University of Detroit Mercy; Nassif E Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy

Technical Writing course syllabiwould support learning and using teamwork skills. A quick sampling of syllabi suggests thatstudents do have teamwork experiences but little in the way of instructions on functioningsuccessfully in a team. An Introduction to Technical Writing syllabus from the University ofNorth Texas covers concepts taught over a 15-week semester. A goal for students is to “writecollaboratively and work as a member of a team.” [4] Teamwork is covered in one class andstudents then collaborate on a project that receives a team member evaluation at semester’s end.A Technical Writing syllabus from Louisiana Technical University covers 10 weeks but does notlist teamwork or collaboration among its topics. [5] Despite this, students do work

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

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Mechanical Engineering

courses were taught six times each (over six years) and were taught twice at twocampuses simultaneously. More recently, the course sequence was also offeredsimultaneously in house and on-line using lecture capture facilities. The purpose of thispresentation is to provide information about the effectiveness of using web-basedmodules for enhanced learning of the in-class material and inform the audience about theavailability of the course material for use at other institutions. (All course materials areposted on line and is available free of charge.) Assessment of usability of course weband of student learning through their projects and course grades was also presented anddiscussed.INTRODUCTION Understanding particle transport, deposition and

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Leslie Crowley, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

and the administration of SIIP. Inspired by the successful, sustainedrevisions and improvements to the introductory physics sequence by a cohort of physicsprofessors and a recent collaboration between the COE and the math department to reviseintroductory calculus, SIIP focused on creating teams of faculty dedicated to executing reforms.To be eligible for funding, projects required the collaboration of at least three faculty members toincrease the chance that reforms would extend beyond a single instructor. Similarly, while non-tenure track faculty were encouraged to participate in, or even lead, efforts, each team needed atleast two tenure-track faculty as well as the endorsement of the department head so that theefforts would have the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leda Lunardi, NC State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

director for the Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS) Division in the Engineering Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, VA. She was the director of Graduate Programs of the ECE Department in 2007, before joining the leadership team of Gen 3 NSF-ERC Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center. There she led the Education Pro- gram from 2008-2011, and leads the REU-site ”Engineering the Grid.” She has served on several IEEE executive and technical committee conferences, national and international governments’ ad-hoc commit- tees for grants and projects reviews. She has authored and co-authored more than 100 publications and conference

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Promoting Collaboration and Team Building through "Fair Game" Problem-Based Exercise Yimesker Yihun1 and Lena Lamei2 1 Wichita State University, 2 Carolina University,AbstractCollaboration among team members is essential for the success of semester-long projects,especially for students who are not familiar with each other, especially in their early academicyears. To address this challenge, this study proposes an innovative approach called "Fair Game"for professors to facilitate relationship building, identify individual strengths, and create plans forteam success. The

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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Mohammed El Kihal, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

essential components of effectiveplanning, thereby broadening the students' understanding that goal setting encompasses bothdefining objectives and considering the timeline, resources, and limitations inherent in achievingthese goals.Peer educators could enhance this learning by sharing personal insights and experiences related togoal setting and planning. Their real-life examples from navigating FYE programs providepractical and relatable perspectives that enrich the learning environment. Practical application ofthese concepts can be facilitated through design projects included in FYE curricula [1]. Studentscould be tasked with planning and budgeting these projects over the semester, which wouldimprove their project management skills and promote

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2023 CIEC

Authors

MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE; Christopher Gabany

listingand further discussions of 10 ethics-related ABET assessments follow, showing the class, andoutlining the creative and fresh assignment methods to teach engineering ethics. The ethicalcomponents being considered are highlighted in each class description given below.I. EE/COE 1195 Engineering Practice (Design) And Professional DevelopmentAssignment: Final approved project design and grade for the course.Description: UPJ COE and EE students’ senior capstone project is proposed and designed duringEE 1195 / COE 1195. The course requires students to work in small design teams to solve asignificant engineering problem. Students propose, develop, and design a solution to a selectengineering problem. The course reinforces principles of the

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2023 CIEC

Authors

Nancy Sundheim; Jungwon Ahn

ETD 365 Multiple Avenues for Industry Input Nancy Sundheim, Jungwon Ahn St. Cloud State UniversityAbstractEngineering programs have many types of industry connections. Examples include industryadvisory boards, alumni, capstone projects working with local industry, guest speakers, fieldtrips, customized training for local industry, and professional organizations such as the Societyof Manufacturing Engineers.All of these connections can be leveraged to inform curriculum. This paper describes how theseopportunities have all been used to make changes to our

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2002 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Steven M. Cramer; Nancy Ciezki; Hussain Bahia; Carole Kraak; Carole Schramm

. 1IntroductionEngineering design involves visualization. This visualization requires understanding howpieces of structures or machines fit together and how they will function when exposedto loads. Engineering laboratories provide critical hands-on experiences that buildvisualization skills at the same time that material or structure behaviors aredemonstrated. But engineering laboratory time is limited partly because of creditreductions in the curriculum and cost restrictions. Engineering laboratories areexpensive from the machines needed to conduct the experiments to the staff timeneeded to train and support the activity. The project reported here is focused towardoptimizing the use of laboratory time.Historically, students came to the university

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Chris Ramseyer; Beth Brueggen

“Camp Concrete” – An Experiment in Undergraduate Research Chris Ramseyer, Beth Brueggen University of Oklahoma, Norman OklahomaAbstract:The summer experience of a faculty member, two graduate research assistants and tenundergraduate research assistants is discussed. The students who participated in the inaugural2004 program coined the name "Camp Concrete" after they cast and tested more than 50,000pounds of concrete specimens at Fears Structural Engineering Lab, University of Oklahoma.The goal of Camp Concrete is to involve undergraduate students in high-quality research.Research projects are selected to address immediate needs of local businesses and agencies, suchas the

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Keith L. Hohn

Kansas State University. The first activity required students toproduce a piece of art depicting chemical engineering, and required them to reflect on theprocess they used to create this piece of art. This activity was used in the fall semesters in 2007,2008, and 2009, and was assigned the first week in the course. The second activity, a role-playing exercise providing students with the opportunity to practice two common safety reviewtechniques, was used in fall, 2008 and fall, 2009 and was assigned at the end of the course whenthe class was discussing process safety.The artwork project provided students with the opportunity to reflect on the process of creatingsomething, and to think about the role of creativity in engineering design. Students

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2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kenny Garner; Beth McMillan; Michael DeAngelis; Laura Ruhl; Andrew Wright

Novel Collaboration between Engineering and Geosciences to Design a Green Power Station for Field Camp: A Case StudyAbstractOne of the Department of Systems Engineering’s capstone projects was to design a portablesustainable power generation unit to support the Department of Earth Sciences’ Geology FieldCamp. The team of electrical and mechanical engineering students worked with the faculty ofEarth Sciences to develop specifications. The design had to fit within the existing trailer withoutmajor modifications to the trailer. The final design housed the battery pack in a tongue-mountedbox on the trailer with water proof outlets to charge devices. Four solar panels were connectedthrough keyed connectors to the box to work

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Lawrence Whitman; Zulma Toro-Ramos; Dan Allison; Colin Davidson; Martha Shawver; Shelly Belles; Chris Wilkinson

motivation for the Spirit GlobalDesign Challenge, its linkage to ABET outcomes, defines global learning andhow it integrates into the Engineer of 2020 program, and provides implementationand initial assessment plans. I. Introduction and MotivationIndustry has made clear the need to graduate engineers with more than justtechnical skills. A key component for today’s graduate is the ability to thrive in aglobally collaborative workplace. Engineers must work with global colleaguesboth in face-to-face and computer mediated environments. Efforts to assessvirtual team projects have been performed [1]. This paper describes the SpiritAeroSystems Global Design Challenge (SGDC) which is an effort to integratedesign and global communication. The effort

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Peter J. Shull; Jessica M. Crandall

that there may be a difference between what theybelieve is quality work and what the customer (the instructor) wants? The methodology used isto code student engineering reflections on a project that purposefully creates a conflict betweenthe beliefs surrounding the meaning of “always strive to do a job 100%” and the reality of doinga good quality job. The results will show that students’ perceptions as to what elements of theirwork are important are often in conflict with what is required.IntroductionMuch of engineering education is driven by the needs of industry. Engineering programsrespond to these changing needs by implementing topics that are deemed to have the mostpotential to meet the diversity of industrial needs—teamwork

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Phil Dacunto P.E.; Mike Hendricks

combine plumes. This tool uses “mapalgebra,” which allows raster data sets to be combined on a cell by cell basis with an algebraic expression(figure 7). This tool enables students to visualize the effects of not just one plume, but the combinedeffects of several as they work through an analysis of a local air quality plan. A region that may havebeen below an air quality standard as the result of the effects of one plume may become an area ofconcern when plumes overlap. This is a critical tool that students needed to use as they worked on theirdispersion projects. 5 Figure 7: Plume combination dialog boxSTUDENT PROJECTSAfter being introduced to Matlab and

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryndol Sones

. This development culminates with (3) student research and project design in the capstone experience during the second year. Students enter the process as novices, and faculty use MCNP5/X to demonstrate fundamental interactions and to explore different scenarios that would be difficult to build experimentally. Later in the curriculum, students become licensed MCNP5/X users, and they make modifications to faculty-prepared MCNP5/X input files that support activities in the laboratory. This first year builds student confidence and demonstrates the merits and limitations of MCNP5/X. The next year begins with a two-week intensive MCNP5/X training program which includes

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

R. Radharamanan; Ha Van Vo

mixing cup, and a spoon. The robot armshould be programmed to include all the necessary motions to complete the mixing process. The resultsobtained from the student team projects on the above three modules are also presented, analyzed, anddiscussed.1. IntroductionThe advancement of industrial applications of process technology, computers, and automation demandscontinuous improvement in the quality of engineering education both in classroom theory and in hands-onpractice in design, computer simulation, and manufacturing laboratories. There is a growing need forpreparing students both in theory and practice so that they are well prepared to meet the challenges of thejob market, especially in the manufacturing industries of the 21st century. A

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2010 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Peter J. Shull; Jessica M. Crandall

that there may be a difference between what theybelieve is quality work and what the customer (the instructor) wants? The methodology used isto code student engineering reflections on a project that purposefully creates a conflict betweenthe beliefs surrounding the meaning of “always strive to do a job 100%” and the reality of doinga good quality job. The results will show that students’ perceptions as to what elements of theirwork are important are often in conflict with what is required.IntroductionMuch of engineering education is driven by the needs of industry. Engineering programsrespond to these changing needs by implementing topics that are deemed to have the mostpotential to meet the diversity of industrial needs—teamwork

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

R. Radharamanan; Ha Van Vo

mixing cup, and a spoon. The robot armshould be programmed to include all the necessary motions to complete the mixing process. The resultsobtained from the student team projects on the above three modules are also presented, analyzed, anddiscussed.1. IntroductionThe advancement of industrial applications of process technology, computers, and automation demandscontinuous improvement in the quality of engineering education both in classroom theory and in hands-onpractice in design, computer simulation, and manufacturing laboratories. There is a growing need forpreparing students both in theory and practice so that they are well prepared to meet the challenges of thejob market, especially in the manufacturing industries of the 21st century. A

Collection

2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

R. Radharamanan; Ha Van Vo

mixing cup, and a spoon. The robot armshould be programmed to include all the necessary motions to complete the mixing process. The resultsobtained from the student team projects on the above three modules are also presented, analyzed, anddiscussed.1. IntroductionThe advancement of industrial applications of process technology, computers, and automation demandscontinuous improvement in the quality of engineering education both in classroom theory and in hands-onpractice in design, computer simulation, and manufacturing laboratories. There is a growing need forpreparing students both in theory and practice so that they are well prepared to meet the challenges of thejob market, especially in the manufacturing industries of the 21st century. A

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Robert Edwards; Gerald Recktenwald

Teaching Core Concepts in Thermal and Fluid Sciences Using Devices Familiar to the Student Robert Edwards Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Gerald Recktenwald Portland State UniversityAbstract Students often struggle with core concepts in thermal and fluid sciences courses. Through aNational Science Foundation funded project we are developing a suite of experiments designedto expose student misperceptions about core concepts, and to hopefully improve the students’understanding of the basic principles. The experiments use common devices that the students arefamiliar

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Doug Reeve P.Eng.; Annie Simpson; Veena Kumar; Emma Master; Dave Colcleugh; Greg Evans P.Eng.

integrates leadership development through all facets of the engineeringstudent experience: curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular. Pioneering work of theDepartment of Chemical Engineering starting in 2002 is being extended through co-curricular leadership development training, workshops, summer experiences, communityservice projects and other opportunities in departments and divisions across the Faculty.The Faculty has already adopted two “columns of integration” in the engineeringcurriculum, communication and design, and will now move to implement a third, namelyleadership. In July 2006, the Faculty appointed its first Leadership DevelopmentProfessor who has developed a new senior-level course, "Leadership and Leading inGroups and

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2015 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Elena V. Brewer; Anthony P. Dalessio

utilize free software for on-lineconnectivity, and faculty can run an SEM demo in their classrooms after only one practicesession.Educational Needs for Nanotechnology in WNYAccording to National Science Foundation (NSF) estimates the demand for the nanotechnologyskilled workers in the U.S. will reach one million workers in 20151 and two million workers by20202. By 2020, estimated U.S. market value of products using nanotechnology will be $1trillion1. This indicates there are very favorable projections for the fields of nanotechnology andsemiconductor fabrication in the U.S., and it is currently making a huge impact on New YorkState as well. The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering has turned the Albany area intoa nanotechnology and

Conference Session

Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Jarron Gravesande, Providence Chrisitian Academy

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

. The pre-lesson surveyincluded the following questions: Ease of Use: "I believe using 3D Modeling tools will be easyand straightforward." (Pre.Q1.EoU) Virtual Lab Effectiveness: I think using 3D modelingsoftware can be an effective tool for learning about biological body systems. (Pre.Q2.VLE)Interest: "I am interested in using 3D Modeling tools for my project." (Pre.Q3.Int) Confidence: "Ifeel confident in my ability to learn and use 3D Modeling tools." (Pre.Q4.Con) Learning: "Ibelieve 3D Modeling tools will help me understand the project topic better." (Pre.Q5.Lea)Collaboration: "I think 3D Modeling tools will make it easier to work with my classmates."(Pre.Q6.Col)Post-lesson survey questions posed to the students served to help them reflect

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

concentration in social statistics from the University of Washington. Erin also holds an MA and BA in Russian and Eastern European studies, and an AA in liberal arts and sciences.Kam H Yee, University of WashingtonBrenda N Martinez, University of Washington ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Abstract:Sometimes projects settle into a status quo of doing the same things because that iswhat has always been done. In this presentation, we’ll talk about the process oftransitioning a NASA-funded WA Space Grant to develop more meaningfulactivities/interventions for students and to improve the evaluation of the project. Theproject is writing a renewal grant now and has been collaborating with an evaluator

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 7: WIP: Perceptions of Instructional Practices among Engineering College Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Michigan; Musabbiha Zaheer; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

ofengineering, as these students are currently very underrepresented. This WIP projectaims to answer the research question: How do engineering college students withADHD describe their instructional practices (including both lecture-based and activelearning strategies)?To explore both their academic success and their college experiences, we use avariation on Terenzini & Reason’s (2005) college impact model. This model positsthat students’ educational outcomes are influenced by pre-college characteristics andexperiences as well as the college experience (organizational context and individualstudent experience).In our project, we focus specifically on the individual student experience, which iscomprised of Classroom experiences, Academic adjustment

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Wilson Tsz-Hon Kowk; Zhineng Li; Rahel Steffen; Brendan O'Brien; M.C. Damas; Vazgen Shekoyan; Paul Marchese; Tak Cheung

available to users with software typically used in astrophysical research. Data in theaccess to standard, mass-market software. This project examines FITS format includes photometric and spatial calibrationthe advantages of using ImageJ, a popular free software from information, which may not be readily useable to researchersNIH, for comparative fractal analysis of the 2013 November 5 having little time to invest their effort to read FITS files withmultiple solar eruption images in the Solar Dynamics dedicated programs, especially when the researchers areObservatory Database. The Fokker-Planck equation based working with self-calibrated comparative approaches. Thisdescription of brightness

Conference Session

Disciplinary Engineering Education Research – Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joreen Arigye, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Joseph A. Lyon, Purdue University; Elsje Pienaar

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

study investigates the effects of computational modeling and simulation, where studentsreported their levels of caring and enjoyment before and after modeling exercises. In particular,the pre and post-survey data capture students' perceptions of their programming self-efficacybeliefs, self-concept beliefs, levels of anxiety, aptitude mindset, and interest. This leads to thefollowing research question: Do students' perceptions of their own computational abilitieschange after participating in computational modeling and simulation projects?2. Theoretical FrameworkThe theoretical framework that guided the design of the learning intervention and the focus ofour research design was grounded in the theory of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).The