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In this popular poster session, investigators with currently funded NSF educational projects will be available to discuss their work. This is the second of two NSF poster sessions this year; additional authors will be presenting on Monday.

Papers Presented

1. Collaborative Learning Eliminates the Negative Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Women’s Self-Concept [view paper]
   Dr. Jane Gage Stout (Computing Research Association) and Dr. Neslihan Burcin Tamer (Computing Research Association)
2. Beginning to Understand and Promote Engineering Students' Metacognitive Development [view paper]
   Dr. Patrick Cunningham (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Holly M Matusovich (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. John Ray Morelock (Virginia Tech), and Dr. Deirdre-Annaliese Nicole Hunter (Virginia Tech)
3. Bridges to STEM Careers: Hands-on Student Activities [view paper]
   Dr. Sadegh Davari (University of Houston, Clear Lake), Prof. Nathanial David Wiggins (San Jacinto College), Ms. Krishani Abeysekera (University of Houston, Clear Lake), and Prof. Sharon P Hall (University of Houston, Clear Lake)
4. Bronco Scholar - An Online Hub for STEM Student Research [view paper]
   Katherine A Azurin (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), Ms. Suzanna Conrad (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), and Dr. Winny Dong (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)
5. Building Capacity to Strengthen Student Success [view paper]
   Jaclyn Marie Esqueda (University of Wisconsin - Platteville) and Dr. Christina Curras (University of Wisconsin - Platteville)
6. Building a Concept Inventory for Numerical Methods: A Chronology [view paper]
   Prof. Autar K. Kaw (University of South Florida), Dr. Yingyan Lou (Arizona State University), Dr. Andrew Scott (Alabama A&M University), and Dr. Ronald L. Miller (Colorado School of Mines)
7. CAREER: Informing Instructional Practice through the Study of Students' Future Time Perspectives [view paper]
   Dr. Lisa Benson (Clemson University), Catherine McGough (Clemson University), Ms. Justine Chasmar (Clemson University), and Dr. Adam Kirn (University of Nevada, Reno)
8. CUTE Labs: Low-Cost Open-Source Instructional Laboratories for Cloud Computing Education [view paper]
   Dr. Keke Chen (Wright State University), Prof. Bin Wang (Wright State University), and Prof. Prabhaker Mateti (Wright State University)
9. Collaborative Research: Center for Mobile Hands-on STEM [view paper]
   Dr. Kenneth A Connor (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri (Georgia Institute of Technology), Prof. Aldo A. Ferri (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Deborah Walter (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), and Dr. Kathleen Meehan (Virginia Tech)
10. Critical Thinking Skills in First-Year Engineering Students [view paper]
    Dr. Lizzie Santiago (West Virginia University), Mrs. Anika Coolbaugh Pirkey (West Virginia University), and Miss Sai Sadhika Veeramachaneni (West Virginia University)
11. ASEE Safe Zone Workshops and Virtual Community of Practice to Promote LGBTQ Equality in Engineering [view paper]
    Dr. Stephanie Farrell (Rowan University), Dr. Erin A. Cech (Rice University), Dr. Rocio C. Chavela Guerra (American Society for Engineering Education), Dr. Adrienne Minerick (Michigan Technological University), and Prof. Tom J Waidzunas (Temple University)
12. Design For Impact: Inquiry-based Activities for Important Concepts in Heat Transfer that Faculty Will Actually Use [view paper]
    Dr. Margot A Vigeant (Bucknell University), Dr. Michael J. Prince (Bucknell University), Dr. Katharyn E. K. Nottis (Bucknell University), Dr. Milo Koretsky (Oregon State University), and Mr. Thomas W Ekstedt (Oregon State University)
13. Design and Evaluation of Sensor Module for Portable Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Kit for Automated Control Education [view paper]
    Dr. Sheng-Jen "Tony" Hsieh (Texas A&M University)
14. Developing a Student Learning Strategy to Bridge Virtual Learning and Hands-on Activity [view paper]
    Prof. Gon Namkoong (Old Dominion University)
15. Developing the Innovative Engagement Scale (IES): An Instrument for the Study of Interactive Engagement [view paper]
    Dr. Jonathan C. Hilpert (Georgia Southern University), Dr. Jenefer Husman (Arizona State University), and Dr. Glenda Simonton Stump (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
16. Development and Implementation of Interactive Virtual Laboratories to Help Students Learn Threshold Concepts in Thermodynamics - Year 3 [view paper]
    Dr. Milo Koretsky (Oregon State University)
17. Development of Authentic Engineering Problems for Problem-centered Learning [view paper]
    Dr. Yen-Lin Han (Seattle University), Dr. Kathleen E. Cook (Seattle University), Dr. Teodora Rutar Shuman (Seattle University), and Dr. Gregory Mason (Seattle University)
18. Development of Student-centered Modules to Support Active Learning in Hydrology [view paper]
    Dr. Emad Habib (University of Louisiana, Lafayette), Prof. David G Tarboton (Utah State University), Mr. Matthew Wayne Deshotel (University of Louisiana at Lafayette), and Mr. David J Farnham (Columbia University)
19. Diffusion of Mobile, Hands-on Teaching and Learning in Puerto Rico: First Year Results [view paper]
    Dr. Juan C Morales (Universidad del Turabo), Dr. Kenneth A Connor (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Dr. Yacob Astatke (Morgan State University), Dr. Michael J. Prince (Bucknell University), Dr. Idalides Vergara-Laurens (Universidad del Turabo), and Dr. Miguel A. Goenaga-Jimenez (Universidad Ana. G. Mendez - Gurabo Campus)
20. Digital Technology Education Collaborative Third Year Progress Report [view paper]
    Dr. Nasser Alaraje (Michigan Technological University), Prof. Aleksandr Sergeyev (Michigan Technological University), Dr. John Reutter III (J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College), Mr. Craig J. Kief (COSMIAC at UNM), Mr. Bassam H Matar (Chandler Gilbert Community College), and Mr. David M. Hata (TEMPlaTe Educational Consulting)
21. Effectiveness of Virtual Open Laboratory Teaching Assistant for​ Circuits Laboratories [view paper]
    Mr. Firdous Saleheen (Temple University), ZIcong Wang (Temple University), Mr. William Moser (Temple University), Vira Oleksyuk (Temple University), Dr. Joseph Picone (Temple University), and Dr. Chang-Hee Won (Temple University)
22. Efficacy of Macroethics Education in Engineering [view paper]
    Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt (University of Colorado, Boulder), Dr. Nathan E Canney (Seattle University), Dr. Christopher Swan (Tufts University), and Dr. Daniel Knight (University of Colorado, Boulder)
23. Foundations for STEM Success: Implementing National Best Practices in a Liberal Arts College Setting [view paper]
    Prof. Mary G. Noonan (Merrimack College), Dr. Marc Veletzos (Merrimack College), Dr. Cynthia Baker McGowan (Merrimack College), and Ms. Maureen Walsh Sakakeeny P.E. (Merrimack College)
24. Foundations of Social and Ethical Responsibility Among Undergraduate Engineering Students: Project Overview [view paper]
    Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Prof. Brent K Jesiek (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Dr. Stephanie A. Claussen (Colorado School of Mines), and David H Torres (Purdue University)
25. Hands-On Made 4 ME: Deploying, Using, Developing and Evaluating Desktop Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Systems in the Engineering Classroom [view paper]
    Mr. Farhan Azhar (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Mr. Kristofer Tite (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Dr. Stephen Johnston (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Dr. Christopher Hansen (University of Massachusetts, Lowell), Dr. Sammy G. Shina (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Alaina M Schiano (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. David Joe Willis (University of Massachusetts, Lowell)
26. Highlights of Over a Decade of University/Community College Partnerships [view paper]
    Dr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland (Arizona State University) and Dr. Armando A. Rodriguez (Arizona State University)
27. HumanConnect: Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math [view paper]
    Dr. Howard L. Greene (Ohio State University), Dr. David L. Tomasko (The Ohio State University), Rachel Tuttle (The Ohio State University ), and Dr. Jan Upton (Institutional Research Consultants, Ltd.)
28. Identifying Course Trajectories of High Achieving Engineering Students through Data Analytics [view paper]
    Omaima Almatrafi (George Mason University), Dr. Aditya Johri (George Mason University), Huzefa Rangwala (George Mason University), and Dr. Jaime Lester (George Mason University)
29. Implementation and Assessment of the Washington STate Academic RedShirt (STARS) Program [view paper]
    Ms. Katherine Christine Tetrick (Washington State Univeristy), Prof. Eve A. Riskin (University of Washington), Dr. John B. Schneider (Washington State University), and Ms. Sonya Cunningham (University of Washington)
30. Incorporating Service-Oriented Programming into the Computer Science Curriculum [view paper]
    Dr. Xumin Liu (Rochester Institute of Technology), Dr. Rajendra K Raj (Rochester Institute of Technology), Dr. Chunmei Liu (Howard University), and Dr. Alex Pantaleev (SUNY Oswego)
31. Increasing 2-yr Student Graduation and Transfer Rates through STEM Industrial and Academic Partnerships [view paper]
    Dr. Pamela M Leggett-Robinson (Georgia Perimeter College), Mrs. Naranja C. Davis (Georgia State University), and Dr. Brandi Campbell Villa (Belay Consulting)
32. Increasing Conceptual Understanding and Student Motivation in Undergraduate Dynamics Using Inquiry-Based Learning Activities [view paper]
    Dr. Brian P. Self (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Dr. James M Widmann (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), and Dr. Gina C Adam (National Institute of Microtechnologies, Romania )
33. Informal Learning in Engineering [view paper]
    Dr. Aditya Johri (George Mason University), Dr. Lori C. Bland (College of William and Mary), and Dr. Stephanie Marie Kusano (University of Michigan)
34. Innovation Corps for Learning (I-Corps™ L): Assessing the Potential for Sustainable Scalability of Educational Innovations [view paper]
    Dr. Karl A Smith (University of Minnesota, Twin Cities), Dr. Ann F. McKenna (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Dr. Rocio C. Chavela Guerra (American Society for Engineering Education), Russell Korte (Colorado State University), and Dr. Christopher Swan (Tufts University)
35. Innovative Design within the Context of Virtual Internships: How Can It Be Defined and How is It Related to the Student Design Process? [view paper]
    Matthew Raymond Markovetz (University of Pittsburgh), Dr. Renee M Clark (University of Pittsburgh), Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Mr. Zachari Lucius Swiecki (Affiliation unknown), Prof. David Williamson Shaffer (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Dr. Naomi C. Chesler (University of Wisconsin, Madison), and Dr. Cheryl A Bodnar (Rowan University)
36. Instigating a Revolution of Additive Innovation: An Educational Ecosystem of Making and Risk Taking [view paper]
    Dr. Ann F. McKenna (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Dr. Nadia N. Kellam (Arizona State University), Dr. Micah Lande (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Dr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Dr. Shawn S. Jordan (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Dr. Jennifer M Bekki (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Dr. Adam R Carberry (Arizona State University), and Dr. Jeremi S London (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus)
37. Integrating Exposure to Nanotechnology through Project Work in a Large First-Year Engineering Course [view paper]
    Kelsey Joy Rodgers (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Bryan W. Boudouris (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Dr. Michael T. Harris (Purdue University, West Lafayette)
38. Integrating Security Education into a CS Curriculum - Practices and Experience [view paper]
    Prof. Yi Pan (Georgia State University), Dr. Michael Weeks (Georgia State University), and Prof. Yanqing Zhang (Georgia State University)
39. Intersectionality of Non-normative Identities in the Cultures of Engineering [view paper]
    Dr. Adam Kirn (University of Nevada, Reno), Dr. Allison Godwin (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Dr. Lisa Benson (Clemson University), Dr. Geoff Potvin (Florida International University), Jacqueline Doyle (Florida International University), Hank Boone (University of Nevada, Reno), and Dr. Dina Verdin (Purdue University)
40. Investigating the Role of Interaction, Attitudes, and Intentions for Enrollment and Persistence in Engineering among Underrepresented Minority Students [view paper]
    Dr. Sandra Loree Dika (University of North Carolina, Charlotte), Dr. Miguel A. Pando (University of North Carolina, Charlotte), and Dr. Brett Tempest (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)
41. Is Protecting the Environment All There Is to Sustainability? [view paper]
    Sam Kelly-Quattrocchi (University of Washington), Dr. Denise Wilson (University of Washington), Rachel Roberts (University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences), and Rachel Yonemura (The University of Washington )
42. Keeping the 'SPARK' alive - Investigating Effective Practices in the Retention of Female Undergraduates in Engineering and Computer Science [view paper]
    Ms. Susan Mary Romanella (Texas State University) and Dr. Clara Novoa (Texas State University)
43. Major Observations from a Specialized REU Program for Engineering Students with ADHD [view paper]
    Prof. Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E. (University of Connecticut), Prof. Mark Tehranipoor (University of Florida), and Miss Caitlin Nichole O'Brien (University of Connecticut)
44. Measuring the Effects of Pre-College Engineering, Year 3 [view paper]
    Dr. Noah Salzman (Boise State University), Dr. Matthew W. Ohland (Purdue University, West Lafayette), and Dr. Monica E Cardella (Purdue University, West Lafayette)
45. Modeling Across the Curriculum [view paper]
    Prof. Peter R Turner (Clarkson University) and Dr. Jeffrey Humpherys (Brigham Young University)
46. NSF ATE CREATE Renewable Energy Center [view paper]
    Dr. Kathleen Alfano (College of the Canyons)
47. NSF ATE MPEC Midwest Photonics Education Center [view paper]
    Mr. Greg Kepner (Midwest Photonics Education Center) and Dr. Anca L. Sala (Baker College, Flint)
48. NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program Initiative via Recruitment, Innovation, and Transformation: SPIRIT Program Year-One Results [view paper]
    Dr. Chip W Ferguson (Western Carolina University), Dr. Paul M Yanik (Western Carolina University), Dr. Yanjun Yan (Western Carolina University), and Prof. Sudhir Kaul (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
49. Promoting Research and Entrepreneurship Skills in Freshman Engineering Students: A Strategy to Enhance Participation in Graduate and Enrichment Programs [view paper]
    Mr. Greg L. Saylor (University of Cincinnati) and Dr. Anant R. Kukreti (University of Cincinnati)
50. RET in Functional Materials [view paper]
    Prof. Scott W Campbell (University of South Florida), Dr. Sylvia W. Thomas (University of South Florida), and Prof. Venkat R. Bhethanabotla (University of South Florida)
51. Sensing and Control Electronics for a Benchtop Hybrid Powertrain [view paper]
    Dr. Eric Constans (Rowan University) and Mr. Karl Dyer (Rowan University)
52. Shifting Departmental Culture to Re-Situate Learning [view paper]
    Dr. Milo Koretsky (Oregon State University), Michelle Kay Bothwell (Oregon State University), Dr. Susan Bobbitt Nolen (), Dr. Devlin Montfort (Oregon State University), and Prof. James D. Sweeney (Oregon State University)
53. Skill Sets Needed for Industrial Automation Careers [view paper]
    Dr. Sheng-Jen "Tony" Hsieh (Texas A&M University)
54. Social and Technical Dimensions of Engineering Identity [view paper]
    Dr. James Huff (Harding University), Prof. Brent K Jesiek (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Ms. Kavitha Durga Ramane (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. William "Bill" C. Oakes (Purdue University, West Lafayette)
55. Software Defined Radio-based General Modulation/Demodulation Platform for Enhancing Undergraduate Communication and Networking Curricula [view paper]
    Dr. Zhiping Zhang (Wright State University), Dr. Zhiqiang Wu (Wright State University), Prof. Bin Wang (Wright State University), Prof. Chi-Hao Cheng (Miami University), and Dr. Deng Cao (Central State University)
56. Student Proposals for Design Projects to Aid Children with Severe Disabilities [view paper]
    Dr. Steve Warren (Kansas State University)
57. Studying Students' Understanding of Engineering Concepts through Their Sketches [view paper]
    Dr. Geoffrey L Herman (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) and Dr. Nicole Johnson-Glauch (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
58. Success Factors for Minorities in Engineering: Analysis of Focus Group Mini-Surveys [view paper]
    Jacqueline Fleming Ph.D. (National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering)
59. Short-term Exploratory Summer Program for At-Risk First Year Students (work in progress) [view paper]
    Dr. Charles Lam (California State University, Bakersfield), Dr. Melissa Danforth (California State University, Bakersfield), and Dr. Ronald Hughes (California State University, Bakersfield)
60. Targeted Recruiting and Home Institution Mentor Model for REU Sites [view paper]
    Stephanie M. George PhD (East Carolina University), Dr. Nathaniel Paul von der Embse (Temple University), and Dr. Zachary J Domire (East Carolina University)
61. Teaching First-Year Engineering Design Using a Flipped Classroom Model [view paper]
    Dr. Ann Saterbak (Rice University), Dr. Matthew Wettergreen (Rice University), and Zoe Roberts (Rice University)
62. Teaching Practices Inventory for Engineering Education [view paper]
    Dr. Sheng-Jen "Tony" Hsieh (Texas A&M University)
63. Teaching the Teachers: Expanding Impact of Technical Education Through Secondary Schools [view paper]
    Dr. Susan J Ely (Ivy Tech Community College)
64. The Maker Movement - A Pathway for K12 Students to Engineering Adaptive Expertise [view paper]
    Prof. Lee Michael Martin (University of California, Davis)
65. Understanding Engineering Students’ Professional Pathways: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study [view paper]
    Dr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver (Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus), Dr. Holly M Matusovich (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Ruth A. Streveler (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Dr. Sheri Sheppard (Stanford University), Dr. Cheryl Carrico P.E. (Virginia Tech), and Angela Harris (Stanford University)
66. Unique Potential and Challenges of Students with ADHD in Engineering Programs [view paper]
    Prof. Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E. (University of Connecticut), Dr. Sally M. Reis (University of Connecticut), Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli (University of Connecticut), and Dr. James C Kaufman (University of Connecticut)
67. Using a Novel Gravity Model for Ranking and Assessment of Educational Games [view paper]
    Qichao Wang (Virginia Tech) and Dr. Montasir Abbas P.E. (Virginia Tech)
68. Writing to Learn Engineering: Identifying Effective Techniques for the Integration of Written Communication into Engineering Classes and Curricula (NSF RIGEE project) [view paper]
    Prof. Cary Troy (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Prof. Brent K Jesiek (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Prof. Josh Boyd (Purdue University), Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell (Purdue University, West Lafayette), and Dr. Rebecca R Essig (Purdue University, West Lafayette)
69. ASCENT - A Program Designed to Support STEM Students through Undergraduate Research and Mentoring [view paper]
    Dr. Kumer Pial Das (Lamar University), B. D. Daniel (Lamar University), Dr. Stefan Andrei (Lamar University), and Dr. Lawrence Joseph Osborne (Lamar University Computer Science Department)