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Knowing our Students, Part 1

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jonathan Gordon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology; Cleon Davis, Georgia Institute of Technology

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competitive pool of applicantsby a committee of faculty research advisors who consider students’ academic records, facultyletters of recommendation, and student skills and interests.SURE students receive subsidized on-campus housing for the duration of the program, a mealplan, travel allowance, and full access to institutional facilities, including health care,recreational facilities, and the library. In addition, the participants are awarded a stipend. The Page 12.22.3financial incentives offered by SURE are designed to attract some of the best available students,many of whom choose to participate instead of accepting more lucrative summer

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ERM Potpourri I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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AC 2007-2251: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A VIRTUALLABORATORY IN NANOELECTRONICS PROCESSINGDanielle Amatore, Oregon State University Danielle Amatore, a PhD candidate in chemical engineering at Oregon State University, has a research focus on engineering education, with a special interest in applying qualitative research to assess learning in the engineering classroom. In addition, she has developed curriculum built on active learning for nanoelectronics at the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as for K12 level. She obtained experience in the semiconductor industry while working at Intel and LSI Logic.Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

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Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelley Racicot, Washington State University; Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University

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systems approach. ABET, for example, suggests that it is important to use a Page 12.168.2“multi-method/multi source approach to maximize the validity and reduce the bias of any oneapproach” [6, p. 2]. While systems thinking is not new to program evaluation or engineeringdesign, it is seldom employed in course-level research, where the focus tends to be on evaluatingthe local impact of specific teaching methods on individual student achievement [7]. Unliketraditional courses, project-based courses, such as capstone design, are not bounded by the wallsof the classroom, the term of the course, or the enrollment list. Project sponsors, faculty, andeven

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Innovations in Teaching and Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Cardella, Center for the Advancement of Scholarships on Engineering Education (CASEE); Cynthia Atman, University of Washington

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AC 2007-2853: ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICAL THINKING: INTHE WILD AND WITH A LAB-BASED TASKMonica Cardella, Center for the Advancement of Scholarships on Engineering Education (CASEE) MONICA CARDELLA is a CASEE (Center for the Advancement of Scholarship in Engineering Education) Postdoctoral Engineering Education Researcher at the Center for Design Research at Stanford University. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Washington where she was a Graduate Research Associate at the Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT). Dr. Cardella’s research interests include engineering education, engineering design, mathematical thinking, and sketching.Cynthia

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Student Diversity: attracting and retaining a diverse population of students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Alicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University

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singleadministrative unit provides significant advantages for implementing strategies to improveretention and graduation. This also helps us provide students with an unbiased perspective on theopportunities in all programs within the College and will ensure that we do not increasegraduation numbers in one area at the expense of another.The Recruiting Component – High School Partnerships and Discovery WeekendsThe thrust of the recruiting component of TechSTEP is the development of partnerships with keyfeeder high schools in our area. These partnerships are developed through a series of TeacherWorkshops leading to Discovery Weekends for students as shown in Figure 2. The workshopsand weekends are designed around a common engineering or science theme for the

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Curricular Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hillary Hart, University of Texas-Austin; Christy Moore, University of Texas-Austin

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research for a client. Page 12.493.6From that cover page students can begin their navigation of the lesson by clicking on the word“Challenge” at the top of the cycle. Each lesson begins with a Challenge that presents a casestudy or a scenario prompting students to consider some difficulty or dilemma in engineering orprofessional behavior. For instance, in Introduction to Professional Ethics, a module designed tomake students aware of the impact engineers can have on society and the codes of ethics thatguide professionals, the Challenge (see Figure 2) involves an historical

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Service Learning Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cher Cornett, East Tennessee State University

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at State Technical Institute at Memphis where she built one of the first interactive multimedia programs in a 2-year college; and owned and operated CC Design, a design and multimedia studio in Tallahassee, FL. Her research interests include computer-based interactive instruction for K-12, digital storytelling, curriculum design in digital media, and interactive multimedia art. Cornett has won numerous awards for design, illustration and interactive media, including Best of Show honors in the ADDY competitions. She is a registered Judge for the American Advertising Federation, and serves as a curriculum auditor for the Tennessee Board of Regents

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Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University; Larissa Pchenitchnaia, Texas A&M University; Debra Fowler, Texas A&M University; Nancy Simpson, Texas A&M University

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Specialist in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University, 3122 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843-3122; larissap@tamu.edu Her research interests include faculty development, curriculum development, assessment of teaching practices and learning outcomes.Debra Fowler, Texas A&M University Debra Fowler is the Associate Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University. Dr. Fowler's current interests include research-guided faculty development with an emphasis on the development and use of learning outcomes in both course and curriculum design. In addition, she is committed to helping faculty

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ozgur Eris, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Camelia Rosca, Boston College; Larry Ludlow, Boston College; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Krista Donaldson, Stanford University

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-Total Correlations. Fall 05 Fall 05 Construct and Item Content Item-Total Alpha Correlation 1a. Academic Persistence n/a Do you intend to complete a major in engineering? n/a 1b. Professional Persistence n/a Do you intend to practice, conduct research in, or teach engineering n/a for at least 3 years after graduating? 2a: Motivation (financial

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Curricular Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech; Lynette Osborne, National Academy of Engineering; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Karl Smith, University of Minnesota; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines

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. Paretti, M. Alley, J. Lo, J. Terpenny, T. Walker, H. Aref, S. Magliaro, and M. Sanders, "Designing and Implementing Graduate Programs in Engineering Education," Proceedings, 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference.[3] Streveler, R. A., K. Smith, and R. Miller, "Rigorous Research in Engineering Education: Developing A Community of Practice," Proceedings, 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference.[4] Shulman, L. S., " If Not Now, When? The Timeliness of Scholarship of the Education of Engineers," Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 94, No. 1, 2005, pp. 11-12.[5] Gabriele, G., "Advancing Engineering Education in a Flattened

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Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University; Joe Jien-Jou Lin; Tayo Oladunni, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kenneth Reid

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30% fornon-retained students. Significantly decreasing the number of inputs (i.e., only using thoseitems that appeared to have the strongest influence) had little impact on the predicativeaccuracy of the retained students. However, the reduction in inputs decreased the predictiveaccuracy of the non-retained students by approximately 10%. Results for the same cohort alsoindicate that the neural network prediction rate is independent of gender.Introduction Engineering programs typically attract the top graduates from high school in terms ofgrade point average (GPA) and standardized test scores, but attrition out of engineeringcontinues to be a major issue; programs often see some of the most statistically qualifiedstudents leave engineering

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Knowing our Students, Part 1

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

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Tinkering and Technical Activities Connect Engineering Education Standards with the Engineering Profession in Today’s World?AbstractThe ABET Criterion 3 a-k learning outcomes have been used for more than a decade and havehad a major influence on the structuring and evaluation of engineering curricula. As such, theyshould have a significant impact on the perceptions of what engineers believe are the importantfactors in the education of engineering students. This research explores the question of whetherthe technical and tinkering characteristics that engineers value correspond with ABET Criterion3 a-k learning outcomes. To answer this question a volunteer sample of engineering students andASEE engineering faculty and practicing engineers responded

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Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tuba Pinar Yildirim, University of Pittsburgh; Joel Townsend, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey Wolfe, University of Pittsburgh

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Engineering Education, 2007 Developing Cognitive, Affective, Behavioral Work Sampling Methodologies to Assess Student Learning OutcomesAbstractIn this study, we develop and validate a work sampling methodology to assess processes thatengineers usually engage in (i.e., working in teams, conducting design work, addressing ethicalissues). To obtain in-depth measures for these process oriented student learning outcomes, 100percent behavioral observation is typically used, but which is time consuming and expensive.Work sampling is a common industry practice used to observe physical activities, as it minimizestime to collect data, yet provides statistically similar results relative to 100% behavioralobservation. In our research we

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Sharon Kvamme, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Jess Boardman, Minnesota State University-Mankato

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Engineers (ASHRAE).Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato Stewart Ross is the founding Director for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Minnesota State University. He holds a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Music Education from Northwestern University. He is an active presenter at colleges round the country on “Integrated Course Design.” He was Director of Bands at the university for 21 years prior to his appointment in the Center.Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato Brian Weninger is a graduating senior in the Mechanical Engineering program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Following graduation he is pursuing a Master of Science degree at

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janice McCain, Howard University; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Dawn Williams, Howard University; Kimarie Engerman, University of the Virgin Islands

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Undergraduate Program grant designed to increase the number of underrepresented minorities who pursue degrees in engineering, mathematics, and science. She serves as the Principal Investigator of an NSF grant designed to study the post baccalaureate decisions of high achieving Black STEM students. She is also a 2005 Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Dawn Williams, Howard University DAWN G. WILLIAMS is an Assistant Professor and Master's Program Coordinator in the Department of Educational Administration and Policy at Howard University. Dr. Williams serves as a faculty researcher for the Center for Advancement of Engineering Education. She is also the Co

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Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Rachel Wasserman, Illinois Institute of Technology IPRO Program

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first time this semester. 4 Measuring teamworkis crucial if we are to evaluate the extent to which we are, in fact, developing teamwork skills,and to assess the impact of interventions designed to enhance teamwork skill learning. However,as Immekus et al. pointed out 2, the measurement of teamwork is especially challenging, sincethe sub-domains used to represent teamwork are inconsistent across studies, and most of theliterature on teamwork comes from industry-based rather than academic teams. Probably because effective teamwork is so important to workplace success, a good dealof research has focused on the personal qualities of team members, the kinds of interactionscharacterizing various types of teams, and the functional outcomes of

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Innovations in Teaching and Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Collura, University of New Haven; Samuel Daniels, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; W. David Harding, University of New Haven

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Education, 2007 The Current Generation of Integrated Engineering Curriculum - Assessment After Two Years of ImplementationAbstractIn September of 2004 our university adopted the Multidisciplinary Engineering FoundationSpiral Curriculum as the basis for disciplinary engineering programs in Chemical, Civil,Electrical, Mechanical and General Engineering. The curriculum includes a sequence of firstand second year engineering courses, matched closely with the development of students’mathematical sophistication and analytical capabilities and integrated with course work in thesciences. Students develop a conceptual understanding of engineering basics in this series ofcourses which stress practical applications of these principles.The

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Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dawn Williams, Howard University; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Marcus Jones, Howard University; Ashley Griffin, Howard University

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is a graduate research assistant for the Center for Advancement of Engineering Education. His research interest include the academic achievement of African American males and the factors that influence attrition of engineering students.Ashley Griffin, Howard University ASHLEY GRIFFIN is a Developmental Psychology doctoral candidate at Howard University. Ashley is a former graduate research assistant for the Center for Advancement of Engineering Education. Her research interest include culturally relevant teaching practices and their impact on engagement, motivation, and performance surrounding African American students

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Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell Korte, University Of Minnesota; Karl Smith, University of Minnesota

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studyaddresses is to what extent student survey responses and focus group comments provide supportfor the presence of the best-practice factors in education. These factors include higher levels ofstudent interaction other students and with faculty, cooperative and active learning, usefulfeedback and guidance, and accommodation of diverse learning needs. This paper will presentthe views of students engaged in engineering education at this institution. In addition, we willpresent some implications for engineering education. We proceed with a brief overview of thestudy design.Study Design, Methods, and ImplementationThis study was an extension of the Academic Pathways Study (APS) developed by the Center forthe Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE

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ERM Potpourri II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shane Brown; Devlin Montfort; Kip Findley

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increased effect on engineering faculty. Itwould be a significant finding to describe even one passing student with an insufficientconceptual understanding of stress.Although high-performing students were chosen to increase the impact of the study’sfindings, it is important to emphasize that any students could have been selected for thepurposes of this research. It is not assumed that these three students represent anypopulation other than themselves. It had been induced from theory that very few studentsin any class would have a conceptual understanding of stress states, so case studies wereundertaken with the goal of finding and describing their particular understanding andapproach to solving problems.Possible threats to internal validity