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Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darren K Maczka, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #17255Leveraging Historical Ties Between Cognitive Science and Computer Scienceto Guide Programming EducationDarren K Maczka, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Darren Maczka is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. His background is in con- trol systems engineering and information systems design and he received his B.S. in Computer Systems Engineering from The University of Massachusetts at Amherst.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech Jacob Grohs is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Nilsen, Purdue Center for Regional Development; Thema Monroe-White, SageFox Consulting Group; Edward F. Morrison, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Phil Weilerstein, VentureWell

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #16632Going Beyond ”What Should We Do?”: An Approach to Implementation ofInnovation and Entrepreneurship in the CurriculumElizabeth Nilsen, Purdue Center for Regional Development Liz Nilsen is a Senior Advisor to the Purdue Center for Regional Development. She was previously Senior Program Officer at VentureWell, where she provided leadership to the Epicenter Pathways to Innovation initiative, an effort to engage with a cohort of colleges and universities to fully embed innovation and entrepreneurship in undergraduate engineering education. She previously led several other STEM initia- tives, including those

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington; Ken Yasuhara, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT); Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of Washington

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Biomedical

Paper ID #15682Work in Progress:Enhancing Student Leadership Competencies through Re-flectionDr. Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington Dr. Dianne G. Hendricks is a Lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Wash- ington. She earned a BS in Molecular Biology at the University of Texas at Austin and a PhD in Genetics at Duke University. Dr. Hendricks’ teaching interests at the University of Washington include develop- ing and teaching introductory and honors courses in bioengineering, tissue and protein engineering lab courses, and capstone projects. She is committed to creating

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Computer-Based Games and Animations in Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Vahid, University of California - Riverside; Susan Lysecky, zyBooks, Inc.; Alex Daniel Edgcomb, University of California - Riverside

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #16679Introduction to Computing Technology: New Interactive Animated Web-Based Learning ContentProf. Frank Vahid, University of California - Riverside Frank Vahid is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the Univ. of California, Riverside. His research interests include embedded systems design, and engineering education. He is a co-founder of zyBooks.com.Dr. Susan Lysecky, zyBooks, Inc.Dr. Alex Daniel Edgcomb, University of California - Riverside Alex Edgcomb finished his PhD in computer science at UC Riverside in 2014. Alex has continued working as a research specialist at UC Riverside with his PhD

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Diversity Issues in K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miles J. Mabey, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #16083Young Makers Compare Science Fairs and Maker FairesMiles J. Mabey, Arizona State University Miles Mabey (Yes that’s his real last name) is a second year student at Arizona State University studying Robotic Engineering. He joined the Maker Research team last year and has been to the Bay Area and New York maker Faires.Dr. Micah Lande, Arizona State University Micah Lande, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering pro- grams at the Polytechnic School in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches human-centered engineering design

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Mentoring, Advising, and Facilitating Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 IMPORTANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: EFFICACY AND STUDENT PERCEPTIONSAbstractUndergraduate research has emerged as a high-impact approach that can be used to enhancestudent engagement and to enrich student learning experiences.1 It is observed in the literaturethat undergraduate research can have an impact on student retention, and possibly attract womenand ethnic minorities to science-related disciplines while playing an important role in thedetermination of career paths for participating students.2, 3, 4 While there are multiple studies onthe impact of undergraduate research in social sciences and sciences, there is limited literature inthe engineering

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Additive Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Bret Alan Davis, Intel; Michael Cassidy, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #14694Printing Mozart’s PianoDr. Warren Rosen, Drexel University Dr. Warren Rosen received his Ph.D. in physics from Temple University. He has served as Assistant Professor of Physics at Colby and Vassar Colleges where he carried out research in solar physics, medical physics, and instrumentation. Following this experience he was a research scientist at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Warminster, PA where he established a laboratory for research in high-performance computer networks and architectures for mission avionics and signal processing systems, and served as the Navy’s representative on several national

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Developing an Academic Framework Supportive of our Military Veterans

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blake Stringer, Kent State University, Kent; Maureen McFarland, Kent State University, Kent

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

Paper ID #15466Veterans’ Contributions to Enhancing the Capstone Learning Experience ofEngineering CohortsDr. David Blake Stringer, Kent State University, Kent D. Blake Stringer, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of aeronautics at Kent State University. Prior to joining the faculty at Kent State, Dr. Stringer served in the Army for 20 years as an army aviator, West Point faculty member, and research engineer. He holds a bachelors degree in aerospace engineering from the US Military Academy, a masters degree in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech, and a doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering from the

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Gettens, Western New England University; Andrew Zimbroff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Harlan E. Spotts Jr., Western New England University; Cameron Houser, 3 Day Startup; Alexis Taylor, 3 Day Startup; Mary G. Schoonmaker, Western New England University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #16203An Intensive Experiential Entrepreneurship Program (3-Day Startup)Prof. Robert Gettens, Western New England University Rob Gettens is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and the Director of the First Year Engineering Program at Western New England University.Dr. Andrew Zimbroff, University of Nebraska, LincolnHarlan E. Spotts Jr., Western New England University Professor of Marketing in the College of BusinessMr. Cameron Houser, 3 Day StartupMs. Alexis Taylor, 3 Day Startup Alexis Taylor is a program manager at 3 Day Startup where she guides organizing teams through the program creation

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Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #15630Innovative Activities to Teach Computer Science Concepts Inside the Class-room and at Outreach EventsDr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph is an Assistant Professor at West Virginia University Institute of Technol- ogy (WVU Tech) in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. She is a founding member of AWESOME (Association for Women Engineers, Scientists, Or Mathematician Empowerment) at WVU Tech and currently serves as a co-Advisor of the student organization. Other research interests include: Artificial Intelligence, Fuzzy Logic

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arlynn Baker; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

, and the low to nonexistent availability of replacements. Additionally, older machineparts tended to be single-made, versus mass produced, which further complicates finding anappropriate replacement. This is a distinct problem when dealing with ageing machines that arestill in use, but cannot be easily fixed. This paper presents an example of how reverseengineering, modeling, and prototyping using a Maker Space may be employed to generate a partfor an ageing steam locomotive. To further student learning of reverse engineering andmodeling, this project was additionally used to fulfill and Honor’s Contract in an introductory3D constraint-based modeling course.1To graduate with an Honors diploma, students at Western Carolina University must

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

chapters that address issues of underrepresented populations participation in engineering programs and the integration of robotics and engineering into classroom instruction.Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innovations from K-12 up to the collegiate level. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2012.Dr. Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology Marion Usselman is a Principal Research Scientist and Associate Director for

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrick James La Petina, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Manufacturing

implementation of the Ideas to Innovation (i2i) Laboratory, which opened in August 2008 and houses classrooms and laboratories used by the 2000 students in Purdue’s First-Year Engineering Program. He oversaw the daily operation of the i2i lab, and was responsible for the personnel, logistics, and technology used in the classroom and labs. Eric also helped build and directed the College of Engineering sponsored Artisan and Fabrication Lab (AFL), which houses a machine shop, carpentry shop, and a prototyping lab used by all students in the College of Engineering for project work. In 2009, he received a New Employee Staff Award of Excellence from the College of Engineering for his work in launching the i2i lab. Eric has served

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James D. Palmer, Louisiana Tech University

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #14807Google Sheets for Realtime Assessment and Analysis of Less-Structured Prob-lemsDr. James D. Palmer, Louisiana Tech University Virgil Orr Professor of Chemical Engineering Director of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Google Sheets for Realtime Assessment and Analysis of Less Structured ProblemsAbstractUniversities are under increasing pressures for efficiencies in education with declining budgets,increasing enrollments, and increasing expectations/accountability by students. A traditionalapproach with engineering or science computations is to

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas, El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas, El Paso

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #14742WORK IN PROGRESS: The Missing Piece to the Classroom of the Future –The Ability to Scale Down to Scale UpMr. Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso Pedro worked in the DVD manufacturing industry as a Quality Control Engineer for some years before ac- quiring his current position as an Instructional Technologist at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). For over eleven years in this role, he has worked with a team of managers that oversee various learning environments and systems in the Academic Technologies Department at UTEP. He leads a group of more than 30 multidisciplinary student

Conference Session

Circuits & Systems Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faisal Kaleem, Metropolitan State University; David W. Jacobson, Metropolitan State University ; Firasat Khan, Metropolitan State University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #15548Comparison of Traditional, Flipped, and Hybrid Teaching Methods in anElectrical Engineering Circuit Analysis CourseDr. Faisal Kaleem, Metropolitan State University al Kaleem received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University (FIU), Miami, FL. Since 1998 he has been serving as an educator in different institutions. Currently, he is serving as an Associate Professor in the department of Information and Computer Sciences at Metropolitan State University as well as a Senior Fellow at the Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) at University of Minnesota. Dr. Kaleem is

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Pedagogical Considerations for Teaching Engineering Professionals

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel LeBlanc, WPI

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #16892Piloting Accessible Engineering Education OnlineRachel LeBlanc, WPI Rachel LeBlanc is the Executive Director of Corporate and Professional Education at Worcester Polytech- nic Institute. She manages the portfolio of non-traditional academic programs for the University including online programs, corporate education, and professional education. Rachel has over ten years of experi- ence working with faculty and industry experts to create education solutions to meet business needs. She manages a variety of functional areas including business development, marketing, product development, and operations

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jheng-Wun Su, University of Missouri; Zhengwei Nie, University of Missouri; Jiamin Wang, University of Missouri - Columbia; Yuyi Lin P.E., University of Missouri

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #16565Lessons Learned from Multidisciplinary Senior Capstone Design ProjectsMr. Jheng-Wun Su, University of Missouri Jheng-Wun Su is a graduate student of Mechanical Engineering at University of Missouri. He has been a teaching assistant three semesters for senior capstone design course. His current research interests include addictive manufacturing, smart material and 3D and 4D printing.Mr. Zhengwei Nie, University of Missouri Zhengwei Nie is currently a Doctoral candidate at University of Missouri. He received his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China in 2013. His

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Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mathew Schaefer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Manufacturing

consultant. He has taught courses both at university graduate/undergraduate level and has taught on-site professional development seminars. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The Cards Wager Assignment: Betting Homework Points on Statistical Process ControlIntroductionGenerating enthusiasm for homework in statistics and process control is not an easy task. Buttake these same concepts and put them into the context of a gambling problem, then add thepossibility of winning extra credit points or losing real homework points and it will certainlycapture the interest of students. This is exactly what happens with “The Cards WagerAssignment” in a junior mechanical

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Aric Martin Gillispie, University of Central Oklahoma; Adam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma; Andrew Meier, The University of Central Oklahoma; Shahram Riahinezhad

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #17238Integration of High Performance Computing into Engineering Physics Edu-cationDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma Professor Lemley teaches thermo-fluid engineering and works with undergraduates to perform fluid dy- namics research that is mostly focused on small scale flow problems. He is currently an Assistant Dean of Mathematics and Science and a Professor of Engineering and Physics at the University of Central Oklahoma, his home institution for more than fifteen years. Previously, Professor Lemley worked as a mechanical engineer in the power industry. His bachelor’s degree is in physics from

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Perry Fizzano, Western Washington University; David Hartenstine, Western Washington University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, Retaining and Graduating More Women in Computer Science and Math Abstract We report on the CS/M Scholars Program which is supported by an NSF S-STEM grant that began in 2011. The program aims to increase the number of women graduating with degrees in Computer Science or Mathematics. It is well known that women are under- represented in these fields nationally and this is also the case at our university. Our efforts include targeted recruitment of female high school students with a record of academic achievement and leadership potential. In addition to providing scholarships, student success is bolstered by required first-year seminars, early advising, and monthly events focused on professional

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Brookstein, Temple College of Engineering; David Brookstein, Temple University; Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Temple University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #16243Shaping New Student Identity as ”Creatives” in the 21st Century GlobalEconomyDr. David Brookstein, Temple College of Engineering Dr. David Brookstein is Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and has 12 U.S. patents. DEGREES Doctor of Science in Field of Mechanical Engineering, MIT, 1976 Master of Science in Textile Technology, MIT, 1973 Bachelor of Textile Engineering, Georgia Tech, 1971Dr. David Brookstein, Temple University David Brookstein is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Professor of

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2016 Public Policy Colloquium

Authors

Jim Garrett; Amr Elnashai

Immigration Reformrelated to International Students Moderated by: Jim Garrett, Carnegie Mellon University Amr Elnashai, Penn State University February 9, 2016Session ObjectivesWith just under 1 million foreign students in US higher education, weneed to:• Hear and contrast the nuanced pros and cons of mechanisms for retaining foreign STEM graduates• Have an open-minded, respectful discussion based on data and metrics• Determine what position (if any) we deans as a group should be promoting related to this issueSample of Arguments for Benefits• “Every foreign-born student who graduates from a U.S. university with an advanced degree and stays to work in STEM has been shown to create on average

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Franz J Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #15473Undergraduate Research in Science as an Elective Course for EngineersDr. James O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an associate professor of Physics at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. James is currently pursuing educational pedagogies in engineering education through game-ification of education and the design of competitive table top games which engage students in an exciting atmo- sphere to help facilitate learning of essential physics concepts. Aside from a love of gaming and its role in education, James is also the Vice President of the International

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Talley P.E., Texas State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #15174MAKER: Public Engineering: Informal Interactive Video and ElectronicPoster Hallway Learning ExperienceDr. Austin Talley P.E., Texas State University Austin Talley is a Senior Lecturer in the Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University and a licensed Professional Engineer. His research focus is in design methodology with Universal Design and engineering education. He has received his B.S. from Texas A&M University and M.S.E. and PhD from The University of Texas at Austin.Dr. Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University Dr. Kimberly G. Talley is an assistant professor in the Department

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2016 ERC

Authors

Douglas Friedman

Safe Science: Promoting a Culture of Safety in WATERAcademic Chemical SCIENCE AND Research TECHNOLOGY BOARD Douglas Friedman Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology Briefing to the ASEE National Meeting of Engineering Research Deans BOARD ON CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY March 9, 2016 The Task at Hand• Examine laboratory safety in chemical research in non- industrial settings.• Compare practices and attitudes in these settings with knowledge about promoting safe practices from the

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary; Stephanie Hladik, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Riley S. Booth, University of Calgary

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #17285MAKER: Star Car 2015Ms. Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary Emily Marasco is a Ph.D. student at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on creativity and cross-disciplinary curriculum development for engineering students as well as for K-12 and community outreach programs.Ms. Stephanie Hladik, University of Calgary Stephanie Hladik is a M.Sc student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Calgary. Through her research she is exploring topics related to the integration of engineering into K-12 curricula. In particular, she is interested in bringing electrical engineering

Conference Session

Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Stephanie Hladik, University of Calgary; Marcela P Rodriguez, University of Calgary; Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary; Lynne Gradon Cowe Falls P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Paper ID #17141Impact of an Extracurricular Activity Funding Program in Engineering Ed-ucationMs. Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary Emily Marasco is a Ph.D. student at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on creativity and cross-disciplinary curriculum development for engineering students as well as for K-12 and community outreach programs.Robyn Paul, University of Calgary Robyn is a Master’s student researching engineering leadership education at the University of Calgary. She graduated from Manufacturing Engineering in 2011 and worked in industry for a few years before returning to school.Ms

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #15635Furthering Continental Philosophers in the Engineering DomainDr. George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University George D. Ricco is the KEEN Program Coordinator at Gonzaga University in the School of Engineer- ing and Applied Science. He completed his doctorate in engineering education from Purdue University’s School of Engineering Education. Previously, he received an M.S. in earth and planetary sciences studying geospatial imaging, and an M.S. in physics studying high-pressure, high-temperature FT-IR spectroscopy in heavy water, both from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He holds a B.S.E. in engineering

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Clippinger P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Ronald Adrezin, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Mary Shalane Regan, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Ocean and Marine

Paper ID #16572Design of an Economical Student-built Automatic Control SystemDr. David Clippinger P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy CDR Clippinger graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1995 with a B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He then served as student engineer and damage control assistant aboard the Coast Guard Icebreaker Polar Star (WAGB 10), homeported in Seattle, Washington, and deployed in support of operation Deep Freeze 1996. From 1997 to 1999, he participated in the U.S. Navy officer exchange program aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer Peterson (DD 969), serving as Combat Information Center