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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Blair J. McDonald P.E., Western Illinois University; Susan C. Brooks, Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

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Mathematics

. Engineers, whetherstudents or professionals, need to remember that problem solving involves understanding theentire process; a black box solver should never be trusted! It is shameful that students andgraduates alike pick up a calculator to work simple sums, products, and functions that theyshould be exercising their minds to determine. Calculators, spreadsheet templates, computerprograms, and other technological devices save a great deal of time. They aren’t bad -- they justshouldn’t be used blindly. Users need to understand the basis and limitations of any technologybefore relying on it.Within any STEM field, a skill that requires careful development is that of effectivelycommunicating solutions. In high school math and science courses, the work

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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Salvador Mayoral, California State University, Fullerton; Antoinette Sherrise Linton, California State University, Fullerton; Hassan Yousefi, California State University, Fullerton; Jidong Huang, California State University, Fullerton

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form of a design constraint or performance metric. The five moduletopics include continuity, smoothness, local maxima and minima, inflection points, and areaunder the curve. Students are expected to refine their models in each module, resulting in theprevious design's iteration to satisfy a new set of requirements. This paper presents the projectorganization, assessment methods, and student feedback. This work is part of a multiple-yearcourse intervention and professional development NSF project to increase the success ofunderrepresented and women students in engineering.IntroductionThe attrition rates among STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)disciplines are among the highest of any academic discipline [1, 2]. An analysis

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Tara Hornor, The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel

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Mathematics

Paper ID #34797Impacts of Mentoring on Math and Leadership Self-Efficacy Among CivilEngineering StudentsDr. Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel Mary Katherine Watson is currently an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel. She holds BS and MS degrees in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson University and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. She enjoys, and has invested significantly, in the development of her undergraduate students, serving as past faculty advisor for numerous student groups. Dr. Watson is passionate about improving access to

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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Zeynep Akcay Ozkan, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Dona Boccio, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College ; Dugwon Seo, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College ; Sirin Budak, Univeristy of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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atmospheric pressure on Mars. Dr. Boccio frequently collaborates with faculty from other departments on grants, pedagogical research, and course design. She has mentored numerous faculty from outside her department in the eLearning program.Dr. Dugwon Seo, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College Dr. Dugwon Seo is an assistant professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Queensborough Community College. Dr. Seo has been teaching engineering technology courses including digital circuit, computer applications, computer-aided analysis, and renewable energy. Her research interest includes various renewable energy, digital circuit system, remote sensing, and technology education.Dr. Sirin Budak

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

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Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville

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Diversity

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Mathematics

Paper ID #32712Student and Teacher Perceptions of a Classroom Response System:Demographic Comparisons in a First Semester Calculus CourseDr. Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. She received her B.S., MEng, and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ralston teaches undergraduate engineering mathematics and is currently involved in educational research on the effective use of technology in engineering education, the incorpo- ration of critical

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University; Samantha Eddi Scarpinella , Quinnipiac University; Michael Giannone, Quinnipiac University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #33061Analysis of STEM Students’ Ability to Respond to Algebra, Derivative,and Limit Questions for Graphing a FunctionDr. Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University Emre Tokgoz is currently the Director and an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at Quinnipiac University. He completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics and another Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineer- ing at the University of Oklahoma. His pedagogical research interest includes technology and calculus education of STEM majors. He worked on several IRB approved pedagogical studies to observe under- graduate and graduate STEM students’ calculus and

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University; Elif Naz Tekalp; Hasan Alp Tekalp

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Mathematics

Paper ID #33066Undergraduate STEM Students’ Comprehension of Function Series andRelated Calculus ConceptsDr. Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University Emre Tokgoz is currently the Director and an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at Quinnipiac University. He completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics and another Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineer- ing at the University of Oklahoma. His pedagogical research interest includes technology and calculus education of STEM majors. He worked on several IRB approved pedagogical studies to observe under- graduate and graduate mathematics and engineering students’ calculus and

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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Luke A. Duncan, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Liz McKinley, Clemson University

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, Clemson University Dr. Boyer is currently in a joint position as a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Engi- neering and Science Education and an Educational Proposal Writer in the Office of the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences at Clemson. His work focuses on how technology-enhanced environments support learning.Ms. Liz McKinley, Clemson University Liz McKinley is a research and communications intern with the Engineering and Science Education De- partment at Clemson University. She recently received her Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson in Mathematical Sciences with an emphasis in Computer Science. American

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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Allen J. Antoine Jr, Rice University Office of STEM Engagement; Carrie A. Obenland, Rice University; Roger Ramirez, Rice University; Christopher Barr, Office of Research, Rice University; Matthew Cushing, Rice University; Carolyn Aitken Nichol, Rice University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

standardized test scores through giving participating teachers richcontext to present content standards, mentoring opportunities, training in inquiry teachingmethodologies and team-building over a sustained period of time.BackgroundThe goal of the Applied Mathematics Program (AMP!) is to develop and sustain a diverseScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce that has the requisitescientific and technical skills needed to solve national challenges. AMP! does this byempowering STEM teachers with the knowledge and resources they need to engage and educate8th and 9th grade students through a year-long teacher PD program. AMP! focuses onstrengthening student reasoning skills and the connections between mathematics and science sothat

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

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Tyler James Sullivan, Clemson University; Matthew K. Voigt, Clemson University; Naneh Apkarian, Arizona State University; Antonio Estevan Martinez IV, UC San Diego & San Diego State University; Jessica Ellis Hagman, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

Introduction There has been a concerted effort both nationally and at the local level to diversify thescience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and broaden participationfor individuals with a minoritized identity within each field (Basile & Lopez, 2015; NationalScience Foundation, 2020). Such efforts have permeated all educational levels starting in earlyelementary (e.g., enrichment programs) all the way into higher education and industry (e.g.,hiring practices, identity-affirming professional organization). Yet one of the well-documentedbarriers to diversifying the STEM discipline is the current and historical lack of diversity orrepresentation existing within STEM spaces, especially among STEM instructors who

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

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Rebecca Machen, University of Colorado Boulder; Wysheka Austin, Clemson University; Matthew K. Voigt, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

undergraduate STEM majors, and faculty development of inclusive pedagogical approaches.Mrs. Wysheka Austin, Clemson University Wysheka Austin is a Ph.D. student in the Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson University. She earned her B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Clemson University and M.S. in Supply Chain Management at Penn State Online World Campus. In addition to her Ph.D. studies, she also is a senior manufacturing leader at General Electric, where she is a 9+ year veteran. Her personal passion for creating a pipeline for young, African American women and minoritized people in STEM in the industry and in her community helps to shape Wysheka’s drive for her research. Wysheka’s research interest