9:45am-11:15am Engr. Tech. Prof. Skills FirstYear ME Auditorium San Cristobal B San Cristobal C San Cristobal D V2A Topics in Engineering Technology 1 Session Chair: Maria M Garcia-Sandoval Joining Aluminum To Aluminum And Dissimilar Materials – A New Course Development For Designers And Technicians Azadeh Sheidaei, Kettering University; Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Javad Baqersad, Kettering University; Craig Hoff, Kettering University A Simple Experiment To Enhance Student Learning In The Area Of Fins Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Liyong Sun, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Florida Pathways To Engineering Technology Careers Marilyn Barger, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, FLATE; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida Crashworthiness Of A Jet Dragster Paige Sanchez, Florida Institute of Technology; David Fleming, Florida Institute of Technology; Matthew Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology Automated Hybrid Wind-solar System Used For Outdoor Lighting (industrial Use) Yazid Amrani, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Gaetan Tchewa, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Institute of Technology
V2B Professional Practice 1 Session Chair: Autar Kaw Work In Progress: Am I An Engineer Yet? Perceptions Of Identity Among First Year Students Joni Lakin, Auburn University; Ashley Hill, Auburn University Autoethnographical Reflections Of An Immersive Development Engineering Program Aaron Gordon, Clemson University; Jeffery Plumblee, Clemson University; Claire Dancz, Clemson University Student Perception Of Teamwork Skills And Experiences Across Prerequisite Courses In Transportation Engineering At The Citadel William Davis, The Citadel; Dimitra Michalaka, The Citadel; Kweku Brown, The Citadel Improving Household Environmental Practices In Central Georgia: Low-cost Renewable Energy Systems Michael MacCarthy, Mercer University; Gabriel Ramirez, Mercer University; Kyla Semmendinger, Mercer University; Andrew Kelley, Mercer University Curricula And Program Innovations To Enhance The Professional Readiness Of Mechanical Engineering Graduates Oscar Barton, Jr, George Mason University; Robert Gallo, George Mason University; Cindy Dupree, The Mitre Corporation
V2C Transition to College and First Year Topics 1 Session Chair: Beth Newborg Thinking Foundation For Product-process-people Model Jan Tyler, Purdue University; James Maley, Purdue University Developing Team-work Skills In A First-year Seminar Karinna Vernaza, Gannon University Betting Your Grade: Using Introductory Statistics To Teach Data-driven Decision Making Mark Archibald, Grove City College Teaming And Designing For Art For All - Work In Progress Cecelia Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Louie Elliott, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Christina Vogel, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Comparison Of Student And Faculty Perceptions Of Intent And Effectiveness Of Course Evaluations In An Engineering Curriculum Thomas James, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology; John Michael Van Treeck, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
V2D Education Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1 Session Chair: Nancy Moore Methods To Improve Students Learning In Dynamic Systems And Control Course Arjumand Ali, Grand Valley State University Creation And Integration Of A New Manufacturing Lab Into The Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Robert Michael, Gannon University; Mahesh Aggarwal, Gannon University Are Steam Tables Running Out Of Steam? Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University Energetic Vs. Exergetic Efficiency Of Food Drying Via Forced Convection With And Without Electrohydrodynamic Enhancement Madeline Mitchell, Grove City College; Erik Bardy, Grove City College Multi-disciplinary Approach To An Undergraduate Engineering Analysis Course Alta Knizley, Mississippi State University; Rogelio Luck, Mississippi State University; Aaron Smith, Mississippi State University
11:15am-12:30pm Student Poster Session (San Cristobal Foyer) Session Chair: Richard Stansbury Come Meet the Students. Poster presentations by both local and state side undergraduate students
Talk to the local Puerto Rican students about graduate school at your university
Antibacterial Effects Of Silver And Copper Nanoparticles Deposited By High Vacuum Magnetron Sputtering On Water Filtering Materials Dorina Mihut, Mercer University; Laura Lackey, Mercer University; Stephen Hill, Mercer Univesity; Khang Le, Mercer University; Ronaldo Trento, Mercer University; Elizabeth Oliver, Mercer University; Paul Harpe, Mercer University Design And Implementation Of Tremolo Effect Circuit Matthew Kauffman, Grove City College; Timothy Mohr, Grove City College Promoting Critical Thinking Skills In Non-calculus Ready First Year Engineering Students Anika Coolbaugh, West Virginia University; Sai Sadhika Veeramachaneni, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University Curriculum Evaluation Of The Transportation Engineering Courses Using The Outcome-base-education Framework Heriberto Pujols, University of Puerto RIco ar Mayaguez; Aidsa Santiago, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Enrique Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Developing A New, Online, Modular Introduction To Engineering Class – A Student’s Perspective Umar Hasni, Virginia Commonwealth University; Angelica Sunga, Virginia Commonwealth University; Hiba Nabi, Virginia Commonwealth University; Afroditi Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University; Georgios Bakirtzis, Virginia Commonwealth University Renewable Energy Harvested Through Kinetic Flywheels And Dc Motors And Its Impact On Engineering Education Tia Belvin, University of Florida; Jonathan Farji, University of Florida; Jonathan Robuck, University of Florida; Cody Wilde, University bof Florida; Maxwell Sibner, University of Florida; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida Comparative Analysis Of Success Factors For Waste Anaerobic Digestion Globally And Their Educational Potential For Engineering Institutions Through The Integration Of Interdisciplinary Approaches Nicholas Thomas, University of Florida; Mayuko Mizutani, University of Florida; Christina Finizio, University of Florida; Christopher Cuevas, University of Florida; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida A Case Study Of Photovoltaic Cost Effectiveness In Gainesville, Florida And Its Educational Value Meg Simms, University of Florida; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida Development Of A Nearest-neighbor Method (nnm) Method For Annual Streamflow Prediction Nian Zhang, University of the District of Columbia; Tilaye Alemayehu, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia Curriculum Evaluation Of The Transportation Engineering Courses Using The Outcome-base-education Framework Heriberto Pujols, University of Puerto RIco ar Mayaguez; Aidsa Santiago, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Enrique Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Applications And Challenges Of Rfid In Hospitals Teresa Paczuska, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Shankar Krishnan, Wentworth Institute of Technology A Hydroelectric Phone Charger Dillon Sluss, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Charles Margraves, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Gannon University- Globally Utilized Tabletop Sterilizer Anna Barr, Gannon University SEECS; Jason Bensur, Gannon University SEECS; Sabrina Rider, Gannon University- SEECS; Alexis Stahl, Gannon University- SEECS; Leilani King, Gannon University SEECS; Nicholas Williams, Gannon University SEECS; Kaitlyn Babiarz, Gannon University SEECS; Blake Dantio, Gannon University SEECS Second Language Acquisition In A Blended Learning Of Programming Languages (sla-able): Students Respond To New Materials Paula Sanjuan Espejo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Sustainable Stationary Bicycle Ben Zook, Eastern Mennonite University; Dylan Grove, Eastern Mennonite University; James Paetkau, Eastern Mennonite University; Collin Longenecker, Eastern Mennonite University; Austin Engle, Eastern Mennonite University; Ben Stutzman, Eastern Mennonite University; Esther Tian, Eastern Mennonite University Academic Network Operations Center (anoc) Project Taylor Broach, East Carolina University; John Pickard, East Carolina University; Phil Lunsford, East Carolina University Art Stamper Michael LePage, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Jonathan Burkeen, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Brandon Roberts, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Splatapult Jacob McDaniel, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Zachary Jones, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Brandon Lewis, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Greg Hamoui, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Design Of Portable Filtration Device For Arsenic Removal For Use In Developing Countries Anna Barr, Gannon University; Sidney Smith, Gannon University Cold-rolling Of Novel Mg Alloys Carlos Soto, Western Michigan University; Pnina Ari-Gur, Western Michigan University; Andrew Kline, Western Michigan University Study Of The Heat Treatment And Surface Coatings Influence On The Erosion Behavior Of Aluminum And Steel Alloy Stephen Hill, Mercer University; Dorina Mihut, Mercer University; Vinicius Alves, Mercer University; Joao Borba, Mercer University; Pedro Maleson, Mercer University; Paul Harpe, Mercer University; Rodrigo Couto, Mercer University; Ryan Patterson, Mercer University Starting A New Technology Business In The Drone Marketspace Shubhankar Gandhi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Micheal Van Treek, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Thomas James, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Design Of An Ergonomic Coffee Basket To Increase Worker Productivity And Comfort Iraida Martínez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Amanda Dee Moreno-Hernández, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Cristina Pomales-García, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Impact Of Materials Science And Engineering Clubs On Students Expectations And Perceived Challenges Toward Pursuing Higher Education Degrees Johana Mercado-Colón, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Zairelys Reyes-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Cristina Pomales-García, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus The Portevin-le Chatelier Phenomenon In Al-mg Alloys Containing Nanoparticles Michelle Marrero-Garcia, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Angelisse Ramos-Morales, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; David Florian-Algarin, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Oscar Marcelo Suarez, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Serviser: A Car Maintenance And Repair Tracking Program Fabian Velez-Vicente, Universidad del Turabo; Eduardo Hidalgo-Rijo, Universidad del Turabo; Jaimar Cruz-Cabrera, Universidad del Turabo; Wilma Pabon-Ramirez, Universidad del Turabo Novacode: A Smart Money Manager Application Jorge Cruz-Agosto, Universidad del Turabo; Javier Sanchez-Navarro, Universidad del Turabo; Luis Rivera-Gotay, Universidad del Turabo; Wilma Pabon-Ramirez, Universidad del Turabo Project Lapsus Manuel-Jose Perez-Vargas, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Grexarie Torres-Caraballo, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Nicole Mendez-Santos, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Joan Garcia-Torres, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Car Maintenance And Services: An Appointment Scheduling Program Alberto Cruz-Rosario, Universidad del Turabo; Carlos Birriel-Martinez , Universidad del Turabo; Wilma Pabon-Ramirez, Universidad del Turabo Automated Rain Shield For A Mechanical Wheelchair Christopher Pagan-Rodriguez, UPRM; Oscar Salgado-García, UPRM Immersive Virtual Reality Approach For Fluid Dynamics Applications Daniel Rodriguez, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus; Gabriel Torres, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus; Carlos Caro, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus; Jose Lugo, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus; Guillermo Araya, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus The Design And Construction Of A Removable Respirator And Oxygen Tank Adapter For A Scooter Wheelchair Francisco Alejandro Granado Santos, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Monica Jorge, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Mayra Mendez Pinero, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Fabrication Of Novel Aluminum Welding Fillers Reinforced With Nbb2 Nanoparticles Jorge D. De Jesus SIlva, Universidad Puerto RIco Mayaguez; Andres F. Calle, Universidad Puerto RIco Mayaguez; Oscar M. Suarez, Universidad Puerto RIco Mayaguez Design And Construction Of An Airplane Seat Adaptable Device For A Person With Cerebral Palsy Michelle Gonzalez Arias Gonzalez-Arias, UPRM; Nicole Castiel, UPRM Brassier Retrofitting Gerardo Rodríguez, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Estela Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Realtimepc: An Outreach Initiative To Transform Industrial Engineering Lourdes Medina, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Maria Hernandez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sabrina Sierra, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Julienne Deynes, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus The Science Behind The Creation Of A Design Challenge For Research Julienne Deynes, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sabrina Sierra, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Maria Hernandez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Elizabeth Ayala, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Lourdes Medina, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Characterizing Teamwork In Google Docs As A Web-based Collaborative Environment Jessica Gonzalez, UPRM; Elizabeth Ayala, UPRM; Joshua Bonilla, UPRM; Lourdes Medina, UPRM Why Food Comes Cold To The Customer's Table?. Statistical Analysis Of The Process Of Delivering Food In A Restaurant Grabiel Melo-Figueroa, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Juan M Fernandez, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Ricardo Davila, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Maria M Garcia-Sandoval, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Recycling Onto Functional Domestic Artifacts: An Educational And Technical Endeavor Stephanie Villanueva , The Applied Optimization Group at UPRM Fuzzy Logic Controller Realization Using Microcontrollers Luis Santiago, University of Puerto Rico; Jonathan Fortis, University of Puerto Rico Veso-drone: A Novel Drone-carried Service System For Emergency Response Applications Fernando Ortiz, UPRM; Kenneth Padro, UPRM; Nicole Lopez, UPRM The Tech. Carnival: A Stem Outreach Program For Hs Students Josue Albarran, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Edna Rivera, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Karina Martinez, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Pedro Rivera, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Hernan Miranda, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Reniel Irizarry, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Maria Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Water Disinfection Alternatives Jomary Torres, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Alexamar Rosario, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Perla Lopez, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Hardware In The Loop Simulation Of A Photovoltaic Generator Using A Texas Instrument Platform Luis Torres Soto, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Natalie Rivera Torres, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Edna Rivera Sepulveda, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Sergio Alzate Drada, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Multi-sensor Buoys For Underwater Data Collection Luis Millán, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Luis Padró, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Leslie Soto, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Rolando Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Piezoelectric Template Carlos Feliciano Morales, Ingenieria 3d Point Cloud Exploitation For Line Of Sight Analysis Edwin Rivera, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez; Yomar Ruiz, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez; José Natal, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez; Ivan Caballero, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez; Stephanie García, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Design And Characterization Of Concrete Masonry Containing Plastic Aggregate. Jossmarlyn Montanez Rivera, CREST; Hildelix Soto Toro, CREST; Oscar Marcelo Suárez, CREST Analyisis Of Mechanical Properties Of Concrete Containing Fly Ash And Nanosilica Silvia Esteves, CREST; Hildélix Soto, CREST; O. Marcelo Suárez, CREST 3d Rum Raisamarie Robles Colon, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus; Richard Rosario Santiago, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus Photovoltaic Testing: Low-cost Smart Solar Simulator Francisco Matos, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus; Alejandro Aponte, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Bluetad Mobile Application Jonathan Montañez, Universidad del Turabo; José Almodóvar-Faría, Universidad del Turabo Improving The Efficiency Of A Savonius Wind Turbine Learning Module Experiment For Distance Learning Courses Lamar Bostick, Clemson University; Chris Knippenberg, Clemson University; Hayden Wilson, Clemson University; Jennifer Asselin, Clemson University; John Wagner, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger, Clemson University The Rum3d Project Faviola Villariny, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez; Félix Martínez, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Avara Manufacturing Industry Utility Steam Improvemets Roxanna Vazquez, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Heidy Sierra, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Jenmarie Acevedo, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Synthesis, Characterization And Swelling Ratios Of Ph-sensing Solid-state Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Michael Concepcion, American Chemical Engineering Society Analysis Of Spatial-spectral Relationships In Real Hyperspectral Imaging To Use For Hyperspectral Unmixing. Miguel A. Goenaga-Jimenez, Universidad del Turabo; Eduardo Castillo-Charris, Universidad del Turabo Image Processing Based Bio-sensing System For Cancer Cells Detection Jenipher D. González Aponte, Universidad del Turabo; Miguel A. Goenaga-Jimenez, Universidad del Turabo; Lisandro F. Cunci-Perez, Universidad del Turabo Autonomous Hybrid Power Generation System For Low-power Applications As Public Lighting And Homemade Hydroponic Systems In Puerto Rico. Hector L. Carrasco Rodriguez, Universidad del Turabo; Miguel A. Goenaga-Jimenez, Universidad del Turabo Experimentation And Analysis Of The Pga900 To Find New Fields Of Application Carlos Rivera, UPRM; Rodnie Hernandez, UPRM
3:15pm-5:00pm IE Admin EE Civil Auditorium San Cristobal B San Cristobal C San Cristobal D V3A Education Topics in Industrial Engineering 1 Session Chair: Lori Bland Developing An Integrated Mathematics And Human Factors Engineering Curriculum For Middle School Students Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Kenneth Chelst, Wayne State University Teaching Industry Relevant And Application Oriented Skills In Automation And Control By Developing State-of-the-art Integrated Robotic Workcell Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Tech; Siddharth Parmar, Michigan Tech; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Tech Industrial Engineering Students Making A Difference - Capstone Design Projects Impacting Adults With Disabilities Mayra I. Méndez-Piñero, University of Puerto Rico; Cristina Pomales-García, University of Puerto Rico; María Irizarry, University of Puerto Rico Introducing An Industrial Robotics Course To Manufacturing Engineering Program At Gsu Guanghsu Chang, Georgia Southern University Evaluating The Effect Of “flipping The Classroom” In A Probability And Statistics Course: A Plan For Formal Assessment Laura Moody, Mercer University The Case For Lean Six Sigma Certifications For Engineering Faculty Melinda Hollingshed, Mercer University; Joan Burtner, Mercer University
V3B Administrative Topics 1 Session Chair: Charles Margraves Leading Diverse Engineering Organizations Scott Goldman, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI); Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI); Charles McIntyre, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Subtle And Not-so-subtle Messages Of Non-inclusion Claire McCullough, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Sviatlana Chesser, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Bart Weathington, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Abet Program Assessment (a.p.a) For A New Engineering Program Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Robert Rabb, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel; Patrick Bass, The Citadel; Jason Geathers, The Citadel; Emily Book, The Citadel Lessons Learned During The Abet Readiness Review Process By The Engineering Faculty At Universidad De San Buenaventura In Cali-colombia Ivan Cabezas, Universidad de san Buenaventura - Cali; Walter Magaña, Universidad de san Buenaventura - Cali; Rocio Segovia, Universidad de san Buenaventura - Cali; Beatriz Grass, Universidad de san Buenaventura - Cali Investigation Of Myths And Realities Of Studying Abroad James Warnock, Mississippi State University; Galyna Melnychuk, Mississippi State University The Benefits And Costs Of Shortening Time To Graduation Karen De Urquidi, East Carolina University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Allison Godwin, Purdue University
V3C Education Topics in Electrical Engineering Session Chair: Otsebele Nare Using Predictive Variable Analysis To Investigate Non-academic Factors That Contribute To The Persistence Of Undergraduate Engineering Students Shonda Bernadin, Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering; Wachelle McKendrick, Florida A&M University; Charmane Caldwell, Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering Development Of Concept-linking Inventories For A Breadth-first Approach In Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Pedagogy Harry Powell, University of Virginia; Todd Delong, University of Virginia; Ronald Williams, University of Virginia Enhancing Student Engagement In An Electrical Engineering Course For Non-majors Using Project-based Homework Timothy Mohr, Grove City College Sensors And Actuators Designed And Fabricated In A Micro-electro-mechanical-systems (mems) Course Using Standard Mems Processes Mustafa Guvench, University of Southern Maine Structural Engineering Education By Incorporating Visual Understanding And Interactive Learning Pyoyoon Hong, University of Guam Assessment Of The Electrical And Computer Engineering Senior Design Projects At Old Dominion University Hani Elsayed-Ali, Old Dominion University; Shao - Hui Natalie Chuang, Old Dominion University
V3D Education Topics in Civil Engineering 2 Session Chair: M. A. Karim Writing As An Essential Tool To Teach Environmental Engineering Design Concepts Veera Gnaneswar Gude, Mississippi State University Faculty And Student Perceptions Of Plickers Timothy Wood, The Citadel; J. Michael Grayson, The Citadel; Kweku Brown, The Citadel Use Of Active Versus Passive Learning Pedagogies In A Statics Course To Address Variations In Student Performance Between Course Sections J. Michael Grayson Grayson, The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina; Simon Ghanat, The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina; Timothy A. Wood, The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina Study Of Pre- And Post-test Surveys In An Engineering Economy Course Simon Ghanat, The Citadel; Dimitra Michalaka, The Citadel; James Grayson, The Citadel Low-cost Groundwater Development: Manual Drilling In Academic Research And Training Monica Resto, Mercer University; Michael MacCarthy, Mercer University; Kenneth Trout, University of South Florida Pedagogical Techniques Employed In An Engineering Drawing Course Simon Ghanat, The Citadel; Kweku Brown, The Citadel