Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #14605Curriculum Development in Nuclear TechnologyDr. HuiRu Shih P.E., Jackson State University Dr. HuiRu Shih is a Professor of Technology at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri. Dr. Shih is a registered professional engineer in the state of Mississippi.Dr. Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University Dr. Yuan received his Ph. D in Civil Engineering (Environmental/Water Resources Engineering) from Ok- lahoma State University in 1986. He has published 60+ abstracts and articles in journals and contributed chapters to four books. Dr. Yuan

Conference Session

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University; Braska Williams Jr, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #16421Impact of an Introductory Engineering Design Course on Minority Middleand High School Students’ Self-Efficacy and Interest in Engineering (Workin Progress)Dr. Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University Dr. Tameshia Ballard Baldwin is a Teaching Assistant Professor working jointly in the College of En- gineering and the Department of STEM Education within the College of Education. She earned a B.S. in Biological Engineering from North Carolina State University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Dr. Baldwin’s primary

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Professional Development for Students and Teachers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College; Alexandra Emma Lehnes, Manhattan College; Mary Ann Jacobs, Manhattan College; Kathleen Christal Mancuso, Manhattan College

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #17017Engineering Ambassadors: Bridging the Gap between Engineering and Ed-ucation Undergraduates and Middle and High Schools Students (Evaluation)Dr. Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College Zhahra Shahbazi is as an assistant professor of Mechanical engineering at Manhattan College. She earned a B.S. degree from the University of Tehran (mechanical engineering), M.S. from Amir Kabir Univer- sity of Techonology (biomedical engineering) and a Ph.D. degrees from the University of Conecticut (mechanical engineering). She also received a certificate in college instruction from the University of Connecticut. Her current

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Michael Chajes P.E., University of Delaware; Lori Pollock, University of Delaware; Kevin R. Guidry; Michael L. Vaughan, University of Delaware; Jeannie S. Stephens, University of Delaware

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First-Year Programs

- jectory of the profession. Her research focuses on teacher education, classroom assessment, and P-16 environmental and engineering education.Dr. Michael Chajes P.E., University of Delaware Michael Chajes is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on bridge testing, evaluation, and rehabilitation, as well as engineering education. During his 25 years at UD, Dr. Chajes has served as Dean of the College of Engineering and Chair of theCivil and Environmental Engineering Department. He is a registered Professional Engineer and was named Delaware Engineer of the Year in 2010.Dr. Lori Pollock, University of DelawareDr. Kevin R. GuidryMr. Michael L. Vaughan, University of Delaware Michael L

Conference Session

Viewpoints, Perspectives, and Creativity in Civil Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aatish Bhatia, Princeton University; Maria E. Garlock P.E., Princeton University; Evelyn Hanna Laffey, Princeton University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #16138Engaging Students With the Creative Art of Civil EngineeringDr. Aatish Bhatia, Princeton University Aatish Bhatia is an Associate Director (Engineering Education) in Princeton University’s Council on Science and Technology. He works with faculty in engineering and related disciplines on incorporating active learning in the classroom and bringing science and engineering to a wider audience.Dr. Maria E. Garlock P.E., Princeton University Maria Garlock is an Associate Professor at Princeton University in the Department of Civil and Envi- ronmental Engineering where she is the Director of the Architecture and

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Schmitz, Gannon University; Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Davide Piovesan, Gannon University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #14623Work in Progress: Haptic Robotics in Biomedical EducationDr. Anne Schmitz, Gannon University I got my Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dur- ing my schooling, I explored many opportunities to apply my engineering degree. I was involved with the Formula One Racecar Team, did a semester long co-op working on fume hoods, did a summer internship at Kimberly Clark designing a HVAC system, and did another summer internship at General Electric de- signing anesthesia equipment. As a senior, I got involved in research doing finite element analyses of a

Conference Session

Active Learning and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

education.Dr. April Tallant, Western Carolina University April Tallant, PhD, RD, LDN is from western North Carolina. She earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Health Sciences from Western Carolina University (WCU). She completed her PhD at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She served as assistant professor for the School of Health Sciences at WCU for several years. She is currently the Associate Dean of The Honors College at WCU where she coordinates undergraduate research. Dr. Tallant is the recipient of the 2008 WCU Excellence in Teaching Liberal Studies Award and the 2012 WCU Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award. She enjoys teaching transition courses and first year seminars, studying about food access

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Labs & Hands-on Instruction I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Chase Fearing, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mesut Muslu P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

University –Mankato at the Iron Range Engineering program where he served as an Assistant Professor. Professor Habibi has taught a number of electrical engineering courses such Analog Electronics, Advance Analog Design, Communications, Circuits II, Signals and Systems, and Controls. Professor. Habibi’s passion for engineering education, teaching and mentorship is demonstrated each day through his inter- actions with students inside and outside the classroom. To this point, he has shared his knowledge of best practices in engineering education with his peers through the many articles he has published in ASEE conference proceedings. He has been investigating novel methods on how to motivate students to learn, as well as

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Use of Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Gordon Mendiola Bates, Brigham Young University; Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Steven L. Shumway, Brigham Young University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #17360An Investigation of the Impact An ROV Competition Curriculum has on Stu-dent Interest in STEM, Specifically Technology and EngineeringMr. Daniel Gordon Mendiola Bates, Brigham Young University Graduate masters student. Research emphasis in technology and engineering education. For the past 4 years has taught jr. high CTE Technology and Engineering courses. Daniel has recently been accepted to NC State to pursue a doctorate degree in Technology Education.Dr. Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University Dr. Geoffrey A. Wright is a professor of Technology and Engineering Education in the Ira A. Fulton College of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Ortegon, Universidad Icesi

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

experience: Assistant Professor, Universidad Icesi, Graduate lectures includes: Life Cycle Analysis, Process Management, Methods Engineering (manufacturing and service industry) & Process Improvement. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Developing Student Outcomes in Real-World Learning Experiences: The Case of the Solar Decathlon in Latin AmericaAbstractEngineering students face a future in which professional skills (e.g., working inmultidisciplinary teams, ethics, and communicate effectively) will be equallyimportant as hard skills (e.g., design systems and solve technical problems).However, the development and assessment of these skills by the time ofgraduation is still a challenge for

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2016 ERC

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Laura Palumbo

/story.asp?S=13833909• Failure! http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/hazards-of-the- cloud-data-storage-services-crash-sets-back-researchersThese are not a backup:• Backing up your laptop to an SD Card in the same laptop is #notabackup• Backing up to a hard drive that is 6 inches away from your computer is #notabackup• Backing up your Gmail to another Gmail account is #notabackup• Backing up your book by copying it to another folder is #notabackuphttp://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheComputerBackupRuleOfThree.aspxYour goals as a researcher• Organize your data• Store and backup your data• Preserve data for the future• Share data with colleaguesFrom MIT Libraries websiteGood Data Management- OrganizingFile naming:• Keep it short if possible

Conference Session

Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali Reza Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #14644The Design Projects for the Simulation-Based Design CourseDr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate professor, Ph.D, PE., Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Wentworth In- stitute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-989-4223, Email: Lex@wit.edu, Specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design and Solid Me- chanicsProf. Ali Reza Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology Ali R. Moazed is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Technology department at Wentworth Institute of Technology. In addition

Conference Session

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #14966P12 Resource Exchange – Electronics of Everyday ThingsDr. Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Jacquelyn K. Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison Uni- versity. She has eight years of diversified engineering design experience, both in academia and industry, and has experienced engineering design in a range of contexts, including product design, bio-inspired de- sign, electrical and control system design, manufacturing system design, and design for the factory floor. Dr. Nagel earned her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Oregon State University and

Conference Session

Exploring Research Methodologies in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deirdre-Annaliese Nicole Hunter, Virginia Tech; Philip Reid Brown, Virginia Tech

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Student

Paper ID #16247Working in Data Mines: Conducting Multiple Analyses on Qualitative DataSetsDr. Deirdre-Annaliese Nicole Hunter, Virginia Tech Dr. Deirdre Hunter conducts engineering education research at Virginia Tech and is the Director of U.S. Development at La Gran Familia de Gregory in Chihuahua, Mexico. Her current research is in the areas of problem-based learning facilitation and teaching metacognition. Her research strengths include research design and implementation using qualitative methods. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University, and a

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Galina Burylina, Kazan National Research Technological University; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Julia Ziyatdinova; Dilbar Sultanova

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #17396Approaches to Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development at an Engi-neering UniversityMrs. Galina Burylina, Kazan National Research Technological UniversityDr. Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University - West Lafayette Dr. Sanger is a professor in the School of Engineering Technology in the College of Technology of Purdue University. His focus and passion is real world, industry based, senior capstone experiences both domes- tically and internationally. He has successfully developed this area at Purdue and at Western Carolina University. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. Sanger had a successful 30 year

Conference Session

Student Teams, Groups, and Collaborations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Lenz M.Sc., RWTH Aachen University; Lana Plumanns M.Sc., RWTH Aachen University ; Kerstin Groß Mag., RWTH Aachen University; Katharina Schuster, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University; Anja Richert, RWTH Aachen University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #16144Social Familiarity in Virtual Learning Environments - An Empirical Ap-proach on Engineering Students’ Interaction in Collaborative Minecraft Sce-nariosMs. Laura Lenz M.Sc., RWTH Aachen University Laura Lenz is a PhD student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, institute IMA/ZLW & IfU, at RWTH Aachen University in Germany. She has two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in Media Culture and one in European Studies. She successfully finished her Master of Science Degree in Game Studies. In the course of her Master, she did a 6 months internship as a Junior Researcher at NYU in New York City, USA. She is

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Dean Kelley P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Brian E Moyer, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Roelof Harm deVries P.E.

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Mechanics

Paper ID #14719End Fixture Design to Enhance Column Buckling LessonDr. Randy Dean Kelley P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Dr. Kelley is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He recieved his doctorate in Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2010. Dr. Kelley’s expertise and research interests are in the broad subject area of thermal sciences with a particular interest in Energy.Prof. Brian E Moyer, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Brian E. Moyer is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, an

Conference Session

Maker Spaces within the University

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University; Joseph Zinter III, Yale University; Larry Wilen, Yale University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

School’s efforts to promote collaboration, creativity, design and manufacturing activities at Yale’s academic makerspace. His professional interests in Mechanical Engi- neering are in the areas of data acquisition/analysis and mechanical design. He is the Co-Chair of the Executive Advisory Board of the FIRST Foundation and is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechan- ical Engineering. Previously, he was the Dean of Engineering at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and has had fellowships at the MIT Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, the Harvard School of Public Health and with the American Council on Education. He has also served as the Vice President of Public Awareness for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and

Conference Session

Assessment Within Engineering Design Graphics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Glossner, Daniel Webster College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Timothy Daniel Kostar, Daniel Webster College; David N Guo, Daniel Webster College; Jennifer McInnis, Daniel Webster College; Linda Marquis, Daniel Webster College

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #16280ACAT Assessment of Grade-based and Outcome-based CriteriaJohn Glossner, Daniel Webster College Dr. John Glossner is President of the Heterogeneous System Architecture Foundation (HSAF) and CEO of Optimum Semiconductor Technologies. OST and its processor division General Processor Technologies (GPT-US). He is also a professor of Computer Science at Daniel Webster College. Previously he served as Chair of the Board of the Wireless Innovation Forum. In 2010 he joined Wuxi DSP (a licensee of Sandbridge technology and parent company of OST) and was named a China 1000 Talents. He previously co-founded

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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Mechanical Engineering

to integrating academic and professionalskills in European higher engineering programs in light of the relatively recent conversion tothe three cycle system. The study has been performed in a Mechanical Engineering programat KTH, in Stockholm, Sweden, where one of the main issues has been the addition of newlearning goals relating to scientific methods and research.The author presents three models for how research and scientific methods can be integratedwith engineering work in a thesis project context. We show that it is indeed possible toperform the integration synergistically, providing the various sets of requirements are clearlycommunicated particularly to any industrial representatives.Introduction: professional and academic

Conference Session

Cool Ideas

Collection

2016 EDI

Authors

Robert H Davis, University of Colorado, Boulder

Mocktail PartyPurpose: • Encourage young women to enroll in engineering • Build a sense of community • Let students & parents know how engineering is “real” Presentation at the Engineering Deans Institute on 3/30/2016 by Dean Robert H. Davis Mocktail PartyResults: • Average attendance (students): 103 • Average confirmations to enroll: 80 Be

Conference Session

Cool Ideas

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2016 EDI

Authors

Mark W Spong, University of Texas, Dallas

UT Dallas Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science • A bit about our School • The ASEE Deans Diversity Pledge • What we were doing before August 27, 2015 • What we’re up to now • Moving forward with TUEEMark W. SpongLars Magnus Ericsson Chair and DeanErik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer ScienceMark Spong, ASEE EDI.2016 Mark Spong, ASEE EDI.2016Mark Spong, ASEE EDI.2016 The ASEE Deans Diversity Pledge – August 27, 2015 1. Develop a Diversity Plan for our engineering programs 2. Commit to at least one K-12 or community college

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New Deans Forum

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2016 EDI

Authors

Steven Howell, University of the Pacific

FUNDRAISING FOR NEW DEANSSteve Howell, University of the Pacific,Stockton, CA FUNDRAISING FUNDAMENTALSROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES– the President, Dean, Development Office,FacultyIT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS – Major gifts take an time to cultivateDEVELOP INITIATIVES (PRIORITIES) THAT EXCITE YOUR STAKEHOLDERSIDENTIFY PROSPECTS – Deans are on the front lines and usually closer toprospects than presidents. ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIESPRESIDENT – Sets priorities for the UniversityDEAN –Sets priorities for the college or school. Faculty involvement must bepart of setting prioritiesFACILITATING FACULTY PARTNERSHIPS IS A BALANCING ACT. Facultyoften expect a Dean to be 100% involved in curricular, academic, andstudent affairs

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Jai P Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Naveen Kumar Koyi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Calumet; Mohammad Almenaies, Purdue University, Calumet

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #16205Embedded System Design Based on Beaglebone Black with Embedded LinuxProf. Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Omer Farook is a member of the faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, Calumet. Farook received the diploma of licentiate in mechanical engineering and B.S.M.E. in 1970 and 1972, respectively. He further received B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. in 1978 and 1983, respec- tively, from Illinois Institute of Technology. Farook’s current interests are in the areas of embedded system design, hardware-software interfacing, digital communication

Conference Session

Assessing Learning Outcomes for Flipped Classrooms, Recruitment and Research Internships, and Alternate Assessments for Online Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittain Sobey, The University of Texas - Austin; Margo Cousins, The University of Texas - Austin; Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas - Austin; Stephanie Ruth Young M.Ed., The University of Texas - Austin

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

development advising, capstone projects program, industry partnerships, first-year interest groups, and other special programs.Dr. Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas - Austin Dr. Mia K. Markey is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Foundation Endowed Faculty Fellow in Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin as well as Adjunct Professor of Imaging Physics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Markey is a 1994 graduate of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and has a B.S. in computational biology (1998). Dr. Markey earned her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering (2002), along with a certificate in bioinformatics, from Duke University. Dr. Markey has been recognized for

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Outreach and Early Transdisciplinary Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology; Reneta Davina Lansiquot, New York City College of Technology

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #15382Integrating Creative Writing and Computational Thinking to Develop Inter-disciplinary ConnectionsDr. Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology Candido Cabo is a Professor in the Department of Computer Systems Technology at New York City Col- lege of Technology, City University of New York (CUNY). He earned the degree of Ingeniero Superior de Telecomunicacion from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Spain) in 1982, and a Ph.D. in Biomedi- cal Engineering from Duke University (Durham, NC) in 1992. He was a post-doctoral fellow at Upstate Medical Center, State University of New York (Syracuse, NY

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Scheiner, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #15333Retaining Engineers through Research Entrepreneurship and Advanced-MaterialsTraining (RETREAT): Expansion and EvaluationMs. Margaret Scheiner, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Ms. Margaret Scheiner is a PhD candidate in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Florida State University with a BS in Materials Science & Engineering from Cornell University. She has contributed to research on dye-sensitized solar cells, synthesis of highly triboluminescent crystals, and pulsed laser deposition of non-stoichiometric thin films. Her current research aims to create a self-healing compos- ite with integrated

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vann Priest, Rio Hondo College; Gisela Spieler-Persad, Rio Hondo College; Ryan Taylor Bronkar, Rio Hondo College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

the college’s nationally recognized1 Math Engineering Science Achievement(MESA) program and the affiliated program, TRiO/SSS STEM funded by the U.S. Departmentof Education and are paired with a faculty mentor in their major field.The goal of the STARSS program, funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) award, is tomotivate, retain, and help students succeed in STEM fields. Their success is integral to themission and institutional goals of Rio Hondo College.Rio Hondo CollegeRio Hondo College in Whittier, California, is a part of the California Community CollegeSystem. It was established in 1960. The one-college district includes the cities of Whittier, ElMonte, South El Monte, Santa Fe Springs, and Pico Rivera, and draws heavily from the

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session II: Curriculum

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Schmueser, Clemson University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #16351Vehicle Structural Analysis for Automotive Systems: An Engineering Coursefor Fundamental Automobile Body DesignDavid Schmueser, Clemson University David Schmueser joined the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU- CAR) in August 2013 as Adjunct Professor of Automotive Engineering. He received his BS and MS degrees in Engineering Mechanics, and a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, all from the Univer- sity of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Prior to joining the CU-ICAR staff, Dr. Schmueser worked as a research engineer at Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Ohio and as a senior staff

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick Tatar, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lauren Van Beek, University of St. Thomas; Laura Ann Lilienkamp, Smith College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #15989Conceptualizing Student Identity Development through Self-Directed Learn-ing Opportunities in the First Year of an Engineering ProgramDr. Nick Tatar, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Nick Tatar, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Instructor of Education: Dr. Tatar received his PhD from the University of New Hampshire where he focused on student learning and student motivation dur- ing the high school to college transition. He initiated and developed a first-year seminar course at Olin College, a course that focuses on working in teams, diversity, and self-directed learning. He enjoys collab