Conference Session

Assessment & Grading in Mechanics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariana Silva, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Mechanics

computational algorithms for simulating complex stochastic systems such as atmospheric aerosols and feedback control. Prof. West is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher-Scholar and College of Engineering Education Innovation Fellow. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Algorithmic grading strategies for computerized drawing assessments1. IntroductionIntroductory mechanics courses have important learning objectives focusing on students’ abilityto accurately draw or sketch particular types of diagrams, such as free body diagrams and graphsof shear forces and bending moments in beams. To achieve mastery of these drawing skills it isessential

Conference Session

Interactive Approaches to Ethics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig E. Beal, Bucknell University; James G. Orbison Ph.D., P.E., Bucknell University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

clear-cut solution.” And according to (Herkert,2000), they “encourage students to express ethical opinions, identify ethical issues, and formulateand effectively justify decisions.”There are disadvantages, however, that limit their educational effectiveness. At the conclusion ofthe case, the appropriate course of action may be obvious, particularly with well-known cases.Students may view the events described in the case as exceedingly rare occurrences that they areunlikely to encounter in their careers, or they may not consider the employment scenariopresented as a realistic possibility for themselves. A third-person account of events also may notprovide the experience required for students to engage emotionally, as is suggested by (Newberry

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Graduate Education Model, Industry and Practitioner Experience - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chi-Ning Chang, Texas A&M University, Department of Educational Psychology; Brandie Semma, Texas A&M University; Debra A. Fowler, Texas A&M University; Raymundo Arroyave, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

IndividualDevelopment Plan (IDP) facilitates student self-reflection, goal setting and career planning as theTable 3. The interdisciplinary graduate education program. Curriculum & Activity Timeline Disciplinary Grounding Year 10 Summer School in Computational Materials Science Summer 1 Assessment Rubric Learning Outcome & Skill Multidisciplinary Courses Course 10, 11, 12 7. Understand concepts/methodologies of Year 2 Projects

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Pedagogy and Its Impact on Faculty and Students

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hiro Iino, Iowa State University; Pinar Melek Celik, Iowa State University; Bryan Alan Lutz, Iowa State University

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Continuing Professional Development

, online interactionwith other learners, and interactive online content could be implemented in the course.It was eye opening to see how outdated the course had become over time. The original instructorhad left the university several years back to pursue a career in the private sector. We had adifficult time reaching out to communicate our concerns, but finally we had a chance to discussthe course with the instructor. In 2016, the instructor and this department agreed to redesign thecourse.III. Backward Design - Utilizing Current Technology and PedagogyThe original Fundamental Skills and Knowledge of Cost Engineering was a produce of its time.As a legacy course, it followed a content delivery model that, while suitable for the technologyof the mid

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Applied Frameworks

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Jill K. Nelson, George Mason University; Anastasia P. Samaras, George Mason University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

of Electrical and Computer Engineering at George Mason University. She earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and a BA in Economics from Rice Uni- versity in 1998. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for graduate study, earning an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2001 and 2005, respectively. Dr. Nelson’s research focus is in statistical signal processing, specifically detection and estimation for applications in target tracking and physical layer communications. Her work on target detection and tracking is funded by the Office of Naval Research. Dr. Nelson is a 2010 recipient of the NSF CAREER Award. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and the IEEE Signal

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Pre-College: Teacher Impact on Student Mastery

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Denise W. Carlson, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

disagree d. Somewhat disagree e. Strongly disagree7. What uses, value, benefits and impact have you experienced using the TeachEngineering digital library?8. How has using the TeachEngineering digital library impacted your personal teaching philosophy or pedagogy?9. How has using the TeachEngineering digital library helped prepare your students for college and career?10. Please tell us about yourself. I am a: a. K-12 teacher b. A K-12 educator in an informal learning setting c. A community member engaged in K-12 outreach d. An engineer engaged in K-12 outreach e. Other (text box)[For K-12 teachers]11. For how many years have you been practicing as a teacher? a. 1-2 years b. 3-5 years c. 6-10 years d. 11-20

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Schmueser, Clemson University; Johnell O. Brooks, Clemson University; Robert Gary Prucka, Clemson University; Pierluigi Pisu, Clemson University

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College Industry Partnerships

), developing a structural configuration to efficientlytransfer BIW loads, creating occupant accommodation space, packaging of powertrain andchassis components, and conducting computational analyses to assess BIW stiffness andstrength. Once the structural performance targets were met, the final sheet metal foldeddesign was realized using aluminum in combination with adhesives and rivets. In additionto describing the conceptual structural analysis, the paper elaborates on the teamcollaboration required to achieve the final realization of the BIW structure.IntroductionEngineering education in the US has relied on traditional methodologies that havestruggled to provide early-career engineers with skills and experiences needed to succeedin today’s fast

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qing Li, IEEE

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Engineering Libraries

purposes, withoutreleasing personal information.Real-time information literacy course delivery at social mediaAs stated earlier, little research has been conducted in using social media for libraryinstructional activities. The IEEE Client Service team in China has offeredinformation literacy courses since late 2016 via social media (WeChat and QQ). Thecomparison of real-time course delivery between social media and WebEx platformwas published in an earlier paper [16]. The information literacy courses offered atWeChat and QQ include Searching IEEE Xplore Effectively, IEEE Paper SubmissionGuidelines & Process, Technical Paper Writing, and Boosting Your Career with IEEE.Each course consists of a 45-min presentation with 15-min Q&A.We choose

Conference Session

EDGD: CAD, CAM, and AI

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Rudy Ottway, Murray State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

relevant knowledgeand applicable skills that prepare students for a career in engineering or engineering technology.Jonassen, Strobel, and Lee [1] describe this preparation and transition as workplace transfer. ThePedagogy for Employability Group [2] suggests, when hiring graduates, employers seek thefollowing attributes:  imagination/creativity  adaptability/flexibility  willingness to learn  independent working/autonomy  working in a team  ability to manage others  ability to work under pressure  good oral communication  communication in writing for varied purposes/audiences  numeracy  attention to detail  time management  assumption of responsibility and for making decisions

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adedeji B. Badiru P.E., Air Force Institute of Technology; LeeAnn Racz, US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

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Systems Engineering

as the homefor the Residency in Aerospace Medicine program. Also included are the initial and advancedtraining courses as well as consultation and research services for Occupational andEnvironmental Health and Public Health. Having these functions co-located facilitatesintegration of operational and research developments into the classroom. A Concept ofOperations for USAFSAM education and training courses begins with various stakeholdersperiodically meeting for a Utilization and Training Workshop (U&TW). In addition toUSAFSAM representatives, stakeholders include senior and junior leaders from differentelements of the operational Air Force community for the specific career field. During thismeeting, the participants discuss and agree to

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2: Veteran Identity & Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas L. Davis, Kent State University; D. Blake Stringer, Kent State University; Maureen Regan McFarland, Kent State University

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Military and Veterans

mission-oriented and structured, may serve tobridge the gap in transition follow-up by providing the type of atmosphere veterans arecomfortable with. Furthermore, these organizations can remain available to student-veteransthroughout their entire collegiate career, providing a lasting reintegration tool.Another advantage that could be assessed with this research, is the ability of a student-organization to reengage the student-veteran with the community. Non-veteran studentscurrently interact with the community at a rate higher than that of student-veterans, 82%,compared with 68% [1]. Technical-based clubs typically involve community outreach eventsand/or competitions, the Kent State University High-Power Rocket Club provides both, that

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Sanjeevi Chitikeshi; Isaac L. Flory IV, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

maintained applications wherealong with mechanical and electrical systems, they will have the necessary background aboutmachining, electronics, logic control, and other skills that are related to the maintenance ofindustrial robots and automated equipment in integrated manufacturing systems.Some examples of mechatronics pathways at different education levels are mentioned here:  Mechatronics in High SchoolMechatronics has been added to the Virginia Career Technical Education Manufacturingpathway. The two lead faculty for the mechatronics area of specialization at Old DominionUniversity and Tidewater Community College served on a panel that introduced this curriculumin 2017, as part of the project Higher Education Pathways for Maritime

Conference Session

Research Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory Hixson, Rowan University; Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

; L. D. McNair. (2014). Graduate student and faculty member: An exploration of career and personal decisions. American Society of Engineering Education, Indianapolis, IN.Osterwalder, A. and Y. Pigneur. (2010). Business model generation: A handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and SonsOsterwalder, A., Y. Pigneur, G. Bernarda, A. Smith, and T. Papadakos. (2014). Value proposition design: How to create products and services customers want. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons.Peer Group, “What is Design-based Research?” A PEER Tutorial for Design-based Research, Instructional Technology Ph.D. Students - The University of Georgia, November 2006. [website]. Available: http://dbr.coe.uga.edu

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Alexéi García Sheridan, Virginia Tech; Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech; Seungmo Kim, Georgia Southern University; Vuk Marojevic, Virginia Tech; Carl B. Dietrich, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

Board at Virginia Tech (IRB 15-464 Cognitive Radio Contest Assessment).To ensure that the survey would not present a demotivating prospect of long fill-in times, thepool of items for the survey is composed of a limited number of the total items from these vettedinstruments representing the constructs. Having been modified in diction to refer specifically toradio engineering, cognitive radio, and spectrum sharing (e.g. “Answer on the scales providedhow much you agree or disagree with the following responses to this question: Why did youparticipate in this competition?” followed by Item 1: “Because I think that participating in thiscompetition will help me better prepare for the career I have chosen.”), the items highlightactionable affective

Conference Session

Course Tools and Practices

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John P Richards P.E., United States Military Academy

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #23891Lessons Learned from Implementing a Textbook’s Companion Website intoa Production Operations Management CourseLt. Col. John P Richards P.E., United States Military Academy Lieutenant Colonel John Richards currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the United States Mili- tary Academy in the Department of Systems Engineering, focusing on topics in project and operations management. He is a career Army Engineer Officer and previously taught in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy. He holds masters degrees in both Engineering Management (University of

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Materials

parts of complex systems, a considerationrealized at the beginning of the design process [18]. In the ABET requirements and criteria, formechanical engineering technology, the programs prepare graduates with knowledge, problemsolving ability, and hands-on skills to enter careers in the design, installation, manufacturing,testing, technical sales, maintenance, and other endeavors typically associated with mechanicalcomponents and systems [18]. Therefore, the optimal methods of instruction are to bring somedesired outcomes in knowledge and skills in materials and manufacturing technology forundergraduate students in the engineering technology programs. Figure 1: Transforming student learning-outcomes by m-POGILFigure 1 presents a schematic

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Brian Sylcott, East Carolina University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #22452Machine Design: Different Pedagogical Approaches to Achieve Targeted Out-comesDr. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina Univer- sity. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 14 years in industry designing automated equipment.Dr. Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Rungun Nathan is an associate professor and program chair for mechanical engineering in the division of engineering at Penn State Berks

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Haughery, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

between the two groups, while course grades were not different formajors vs. non-majors. We also analyzed covariates of ACT, GPA, age, and technical experienceand found that GPA and age were significantly associated with higher grades. Interestingly,technical experience had no impact on students’ grades (good or bad). A few interestingimplications can be drawn from our study, as follows:  Non-major students were able to perform to the same academic level as major students, when given a technically rigorous experience that was significantly removed from many of the non-major’s career goals.  Students who were given a more hands-on, technically rigorous project did better academically in the course.  Age was an

Conference Session

COED: EE Topics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ephraim Nielson, Utah Valley University

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Computers in Education

andredesign certain features of the modules I developed. The mental work it took to problem solving,in turn, gave me a better understanding of hardware design and is a practical tool that I can use inmy future career.”References[1] F. Folowosele, T. J. Hamilton and R. Etienne-Cummings, "Silicon Modeling of the Mihala¸s– Niebur Neuron," IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks, vol. 22, no. 12, pp. 1915-1927, December 2011.[2] D. Johnston, S. Wu and R. Gray, Foundations of Cellular Neurophysiology, Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1995.[3] T. Pearce and J. Williams, "Microtechnology: Meet neurobiology," Lab Chip, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 30- 40, January 2007.[4] J. Wijekoon and P. Dudek, "Compact silicon neuron circuit with spiking and bursting behavior

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher Shehadi, Purdue University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

14% August 1,416 1,240 14% September 1,262 1,087 16%Project assessmentThrough the implementation of the project, the involved student gained extensive experience inthe field of HVAC, energy and cooling load calculations, controls and measurements, statisticalanalysis, and commercial software utilization that can help in future career placing. Projectoutcomes were evaluated against ABET learning outcomes summarized in Table 6. Performanceassessment and feedback were done through the evaluation of biweekly submitted reports by thestudent. There were four main categories toward the final GPA of the student: biweekly reports(15%), draft report (10%), final report

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Panel: Embedding Writing in Experiential Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University; Debbie Morrow, Grand Valley State University; Tracy Volz, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Duke University; Susan Conrad, Portland State University; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.; Kenneth Lamb, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; William A. Kitch, Angelo State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Nevada Las Vegas (BSCE and PhD) and from Norwich University (MCE). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Paper ID #22876Dr. William A. Kitch, Angelo State University Dr. Kitch is Professor and Chair of the David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering at Angelo State University. Before starting his academic career he spent 24 years as a practicing engineer in both the public and private sector. He is a registered professional engineer in both Colorado and California. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Panel: Embedding Technical Writing with

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. Davis, Grant MacEwan University; Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University

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Mechanics

to her career at MacEwan, Shelley worked in industry as a research engineer and a consulting engineer for several years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A study of the efficacy of free-body diagrams for the solution of frame type mechanics problems with increasing difficulty levelAbstract The intent of this study was to conduct a quantitative assessment of students’ free-bodydiagrams (FBDs) using a predefined rubric to assess accuracy, and to determine the influence ofincreased difficulty level on the efficacy of these FBDs. Using final exams from a first-yearstatics course, the difficulties that students encountered when solving rigid body problems wereanalyzed

Conference Session

Informing the Critical Understanding of Our Users: Using Data to Develop New and Diverse Services

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John B. Napp, University of Toledo; Arjun Sabharwal, University of Toledo

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

careers and workplace experiences of affected librarians. In fact, Riley-Reid cites aconsiderable statistical gap between the majority-to-minority ratio among students and the sameratio among librarians. She has listed a number of helpful tools to make workplace morefriendly to librarians from diverse backgrounds, which include a welcoming climate, balance ofwork and life, communication channels, networking, mentoring, professional development,support for research. Of these tools, networking and communication are vital components ofcollaboration across campus units—one of three categories of diversity initiatives, which includelibrary collections, and recruitment (Koury, 2018).Supporting Institutional Goals for DiversityThe role of libraries in

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jagadish Torlapati, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Tri Tam Nguyen; Tony Andrew Carlino, Rowan University; Victoria Lee Barry, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

post surveys for question 2 and it can be seenthat 28 students knew the correct answer at the beginning of the semester and by the end of thesemester, this number increased to 70 students. This shows that the percentage of students thatknew the correct grade of US infrastructure increased from 38.9% to 92.1% after taking thecourse. Figure 2: Bar graph showing the results from pre and post surveys for Question 2 (Note: the correct answer is C)Question 10This question was used a means to measure the interest of students in civil engineering disciplineas a career. We wanted to observe if the course was able to sustain the interest in the civilengineering discipline. The choices for this question were: “A

Conference Session

BME Laboratories and Projects

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Carlson, Kansas State University; Dong Xu Ren, Kansas State Univerisity; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Biomedical Engineering

circuit boardcreation/population, and basic wireless communication. Most of the students were able tocomplete the hardware or analog design aspects but did not achieve wireless functionality.Nonetheless, the project gave each student an experience not normally encountered during anundergraduate career. Instructors of future course offerings will improve the project given boththe lessons learned by the former instructors and the feedback received from the students.AcknowledgementsThis material is based in part upon work supported by the National ScienceFoundation General & Age-Related Disabilities Engineering (GARDE)Program under grants CBET–1067740 and UNS–1512564. Opinions, findings,conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material

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Computer-Based Learning in Chemical Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashlee N. Ford Versypt, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

. Her teaching interests focus on chemical reaction kinet- ics and computational science and engineering. She received an NSF CAREER Award in 2019. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 An Interdisciplinary Elective Course to Build Computational Skills for Mathematical Modeling in Science and EngineeringAbstractA cross-listed upper division and graduate elective course for students in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has been developed to build computational skills inmathematical modeling. The course aims to fill a gap in the practical training of students startingcomputational research projects across various STEM disciplines who have inconsistent

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven P. Marra, Johns Hopkins University; Jenna Adele Frye, Maryland Institute College of Art; Edon Muhaxheri, Maryland Institute College of Art; Laure Drogoul, Maryland Institute College of Art

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

this regard. • Provide the students with abundant instruction on ideation. • Develop a strategy to prevent the instructors from giving teams conflicting advice. • Do not underestimate the importance of providing the students with convenient transportation options.References[1] H. Bridle, A. Vrieling, M. Cardillo, Y. Araya, and L. Hinojosa, “Preparing for an interdisciplinary future: A perspective from early-career researchers,” Futures, vol. 53, pp. 22-32, 2013.[2] M. Levy, Y. Shlomi, and Y. Etzioni, “When engineering and design students collaborate: The case of a website development workshop,” in Knowledge, Information and Creativity Support Systems, S. Kunifuji et al. Eds., Springer, 2016, pp

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Rees Sattele, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

that over two-thirds of engineering students believedthat “entrepreneurship education can broaden…career prospects and choices,” almost half wereinterested in taking EML classes, and those who did take EML classes felt more confident incommunication and presentation, although not at a statistically significant level.Additionally, The Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) has provided aframework for incorporating EML curriculum into engineering coursework with the goals ofincreasing curiosity, connections, and creating value. The Ohio State University is in the processof incorporating EML and KEEN principles into its first-year engineering curriculum. The first-semester half of the first-year engineering class contains several

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York; Julianne Vernon, Vanderbilt University; Claudia Ventura

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Diversity

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International

, provides a support system during the critical stages of academic and career development.Dr. Julianne Vernon, Vanderbilt University Dean Vernon works in the field of STEM educational research; some areas of focus include student retention and implementation of innovative pedagogy and technology. She is currently the Assistant Dean of Academic Programs overseeing the First Year Courses, Study Abroad Programs, and International Initiatives at Vanderbilt University. She is also the executive director of a NSF INCLUDES grant, SCI- STEPS. The mission is to increase the retention of underrepresented groups in the physical sciences and engineering from college to PhD and ultimately the workforce. She received her Bachelors in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Professional Skill Development

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Alan Degenhardt, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Brian S. Woodard, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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First-Year Programs

renovated projects.2. Course ChangesPrior to 2015 the introductory course was split into two separate classes, one focusing onastronautics and one focusing on aeronautics. In the astronautics section, students learned aboutspace engineering and built model rockets. The aeronautics section had students learn aboutaircraft and build a remote-controlled model airplane. Students were restricted to register foronly one section, forcing them to choose which topic to focus before they even began theircollege careers. Students in the aerospace engineering program at the university eventually needto choose between astronautics and aeronautics for their senior design classes, but the researchersbelieved that imposing this choice on first year students was