Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thea Sahr, WGBH Educational Foundation; Natalie Hebshie, WGBH Educational Foundation

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Women in Engineering

prepared girls not enrolling in engineering degree programs?”Qualitative consumer research was conducted with high school girls, school counselors, andengineers that found that current messages regarding engineering emphasize “the necessity ofsuperior math and science skills” as well as the notion that engineering is “a challenging andstressful career”—messages that have little relevance to high school girls.In 2007, the coalition developed and tested new messages about engineering. Three compellingmessages—creativity has its rewards, explore the possibilities, and make a world of difference—are now the centerpiece of a national campaign designed to encourage college bound girls toconsider engineering. The campaign will introduce high school girls

Conference Session

Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karla Korpela, Michigan Technological University; Shalini Suryanarayana, Michigan Technological University; Christine Anderson, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

academic programs, and a number of shorter school-year programs that increase career awareness and academic preparedness, and address access to higher education topics for over 2,000 precollege students annually. She identifies new program areas, and works with faculty and other professionals to develop new courses for 6th-12th grade students, and ensures that all aspects of the programs are coordinated, including staffing, funding, accounting, implementation, and evaluation. Karla oversees a staff of four full time employees, five summer full time staff members and a seasonal staff of 200. Karla also directs the Ford PAS initiative, the GEAR UP program, and providing

Conference Session

Money and People; Resource Management for Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Lasich, Colorado School of Mines; Candace Sulzbach, Colorado School of Mines

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Women in Engineering

in1978. Starting with just a few students, it has grown to over 360 members and is the 3rdlargest section in the nation. In the fall of 2002, the new Society of Women Engineers(SWE) faculty advisor and the Executive Director for the Women in Science,Engineering and Mathematics (WISEM) Program recognized that the organization couldbe a vital resource in recruiting and retaining female students at CSM. They beganworking on developing partnerships with decision makers and key personnel in the areasof Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Admissions, Career Services, InstitutionalAdvancement and the Engineering Division. By doing so, they were able to secure boththe institutional commitment and the financial resources needed to provide prospectiveand

Conference Session

Metrology Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georgia Harris, National Institute of Standards & Technology; Christopher Grachanen, Hewlett Packard Company

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

), Measurement Science Conference (2003); • MSC Andrew J. Woodington Award in (1997); and • Department of Commerce Bronze Medal (1992). She holds a Bachelors Degree in Biology from the MN State University (Moorhead) and a Masters Degree in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering.Christopher Grachanen, Hewlett Packard Company Chris started his Metrology career in 1979 as a USAF PMEL technician - Chris presently is Hewlett-Packard’s (formerly Compaq Computer) manager of Houston Metrology group. Prior to HP (Compaq) Chris was a principal engineer supporting IC manufacturing for DEC, an electronic engineer supporting NASA calibration

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Our Future in Manufacturing

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Harriger, Purdue University; Mike Aikens, Butler County Community College; Mark French, Purdue University; Steve Shade, Purdue University

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Manufacturing

report outlines the following factors as contributing to the shortage of youngadults and other participants interested in pursuing manufacturing careers: • A lack of communication between the potential workforce, manufacturers, educational institutions, and regional community • Parents and schools are not encouraging students to pursue careers in manufacturing • School counselors rate the quality of information available to them as fair to very poor • Manufacturing still has a negative (outdated) stereotyped image Additionally, economic briefings by academic and professional policy analysts continue torecommend that Indiana shift its economic focus away from “…manufacturing goods toproviding

Conference Session

Potpourri II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Betsy Homsher, Kettering University; Janet Brelin-Fornari, Kettering University; Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University

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Women in Engineering

activities, career seminars, and other program features, theserising seniors learn what engineers do and how engineering improves people’s lives. Pre- andpost-program surveys indicate participant interest in engineering as a field of study and careerchoice builds substantially as a result of the program: 64% of the participants report increasedinterest in the field. LITE’s impact on high school girls is significant, to be sure. We have alsofound that the LITE Program benefits everyone involved in the program: mentors, faculty, andthe University. Student mentors report renewed commitment to engineering. All of themdescribe their mentoring experience as personally “rewarding” and “fulfilling.” Faculty reportincreased satisfaction with teaching. And

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Thomas Brackman, Northern Kentucky University; C. Dale Elifrits, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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Engineering Technology

7.8KLH Visit 7.5 8.0Cardinal Visit 6.2 7.4Average 6.9 7.4Results of the surveys on the effect of engineering camps on the selection of a career afterhigh school are listed in Table 4. Both of the groups found the camps helpful in selectingtheir future career. Moreover, they found that the camps helped choose their next step inpursuing their educational goals. The average rating of the females was slightly higherthan that of males. The results of career choice surveys are depicted in Figure 2.Table 4: Effect of camp on career selection Males Females Helped select career

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ERM Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Trevelyan, University of Western Australia; Sabbia Tilli, University of Western Australia

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1537: LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERINGGRADUATES: PERCEPTIONS OF WORKING TIMEJames Trevelyan, University of Western AustraliaSabbia Tilli, University of Western Australia Page 13.857.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Longitudinal Study of Australian Engineering Graduates: Perceptions of Working TimeAbstractA longitudinal study of a single cohort of university engineering graduates is providing detailedinformation on the early career of Australian engineering graduates at a time of unprecedenteddemand for engineers. The graduates respond to web-based surveys every 2 or 3 months and asub-sample provide

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Brent, Education Designs Inc.; Richard Felder, North Carolina State University

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Graduate Studies

A Professional Development Program for Graduate Students at North Carolina State UniversityI. Introduction The traditional engineering graduate school experience involves taking courses, selectinga dissertation or thesis advisor and project, performing the research under the advisor’ssupervision, and completing and defending the dissertation. Such an experience trains graduatestudents to carry out research on a problem someone else has defined and gotten funded. It doesnot, however, prepare them for anything else they might be called upon to do in graduate schooland in their professional careers, including: • Teaching assistant responsibilities. Grade assignments, projects, and tests; supervise laboratories

Conference Session

The Pipeline

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University; Mary Ann Sheline, Grand Valley State University; Margo Dill, Grand Valley State University; Jessica Noble, Grand Valley State University

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Women in Engineering

years. Page 13.488.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Empowering Girls: Measuring the Impact of Science Technology and Engineering Preview Summer Camps (STEPS)AbstractSTEPS camps were designed to address the critical shortage of women in science,mathematics, and engineering related careers by providing girls with positive exposure tothe exciting opportunities in these fields. Through a variety of workshops, lessons, andhands on activities, the girls gain a better understanding of many science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related concepts, culminating with theconstruction and flight of their own

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Krogh, Carnegie Mellon University; Tsuhan Chen, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah Schlesinger, Carnegie Mellon University

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Electrical and Computer

thanthe binary classification of EE vs. CE. We present a new ECE core curriculum that eliminatesthe outdated EE/CE distinction and describe how this core better prepares ECE students topursue advanced courses and careers in all sub disciplines of ECE.IntroductionDespite the large number of “electrical and computer engineering” and similarly nameddepartments at US universities, there are currently only 14 universities offering accredited BSdegrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering.1 Most universities continue to have separateBS degree programs in Electrical Engineering (268) and Computer Engineering or ComputerSystems Engineering (165).1 Our university introduced the BS in ECE as a single degree over15 years ago.2 This curriculum, which we

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Minority Engineering Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Christie, Loyola Marymount University

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Minorities in Engineering

for two weeks. SECOP focuses on introducing students to science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) careers and improving students’ content knowledge in these topicareas. The goal of SECOP is to address the shortage of African American, Latino andNative American and female students studying science, mathematics, engineering, andtechnology at college level by introducing students to pre-engineering and advancedmathematics classes early in their academic careers. The objectives of SECOP coincidewith the objectives of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE):• increasing awareness of opportunities available in science, engineering and technical fields;• increasing students’ confidence to grasp mathematics

Conference Session

Focus on Under-Represented Women

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lupita Montoya, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Cleopatria Martinez, Phoenix College

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Women in Engineering

. Our most important goal, however, is to urge the engineering and scientificcommunity to engage in an honest and substantive discussion of what is truly necessary if we areto level the playing field in higher education and harness all the potential in our young students.IntroductionThe Adelante! Project originated as a focused effort in 2003 from a group of dedicated veteranChicana Scientists and within the context of the annual meeting of Mujeres Activas en Letras yCambio Social (Women Active in Literature and Social Change -MALCS). This initial effortresulted in a book describing the career paths of nine Chicanas in STEM fields; the book wastitled Flor y Ciencia: Chicanas in Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. The 2006 publicationof this

Conference Session

Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Marshall, North Carolina State University; Mohamed Bourham, North Carolina State University

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Nuclear and Radiological

engineering that students must navigate. Since most un-matriculated first-yearstudents will not have taken the nuclear engineering survey course (Introduction toNuclear Engineering), it is imperative that there be opportunities for students to engagewith the department.Engagement with Un-matriculated Students Student success literature points to the need for content specific material and itsrelevance to real-world applications as one of the key steps in forging alliances to what astudent studies.4,5 In the case of the un-matriculated student, this takes the form of anintroductory course in engineering and problem solving. Within this course studentsengage engineering through discipline exploration, career development, and a freshmandesign

Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

overall1. Thus, as a whole, environmental engineer has room forimprovement with regards to diversity of student body.A growing body of research is recognizing the role that culture plays in the appealof careers to individuals. For example, gender roles and expectations, which varybetween cultures, can influence what women will view as appropriate careers.Studies have shown that women are represented in much higher numbers in Page 13.640.2engineering and computing sciences in Puerto Rico and China than within themainland US2-3. Thus, as cultural expectations of for females can affect careerchoice, it follows that the same would be true for males as well.Studies

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lynita Newswander, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-1082: THE ACADEMIC JOB MARKET AS AN ARGUMENT FOR ANDAGAINST INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING GRADUATE TRAININGMaura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MAURA BORREGO is an assistant professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Dr. Borrego holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Her current research interests center around interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering and engineering education, including studies of the collaborative relationships between engineers and education researchers. Investigations of interdisciplinary graduate programs nationwide are funded through her NSF CAREER award.Lynita Newswander

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Factors Affecting Minority Engineering Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sherri Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Felecia Nave, Prairie View A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

Engineering Department at Prairie View A&M University. Her interests include: bioseparations, design of biosensors, transport in cardiovascular system, women issues in engineering, gifted and talented African-Americans pursuing STEM careers, and engineering education. She has received over $1.5M in research funding for both her technical and education related research agenda. Page 13.83.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Preliminary Analysis of Factors Affecting the Persistence of African-American Females in Engineering Degree ProgramsAbstractThis paper describes a mixed

Conference Session

FPD9 - First Year Learning & Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Chamberlain, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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First-Year Programs

Getting Students on the Right Track: Exit Surveys and Levels of Awareness in First Year Engineering StudentsAbstractThe goals of a first year engineering program are to both provide students with a soundacademic preparation for engineering study, and to allow them to explore variousengineering disciplines. Through academic advising and career counseling, our programhelps students discover the career path that is right for them. We find that about 30% ofstudents choose to leave engineering by the end of their first year of study. Thesestudents voluntarily complete an Exit Survey, which includes questions on their level ofcertainty upon entering the program, people with whom the decision to leave

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Randall Holmes, Caterpillar Inc.

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Graduate Studies

Needs → Engineering → Technology ↑↓ Directed Scientific Research to gain a better understanding of phenomena when neededIt is important to note here that need drives the engineering activity which results in new technologies,products, and processes. The National Collaborative Task Force has chosen to craft its program ofadvanced studies for professional engineers with a focus on this understanding of engineering practice.3. How Professional Engineers GrowReceipt of the baccalaureate in engineering represents the starting point of a career in industry orgovernment practice for

Conference Session

Issues of Cooperative Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MAURA BORREGO is an assistant professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Dr. Borrego holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Her current research interests center around interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering and engineering education, including studies of the collaborative relationships between engineers and education researchers. Investigations of interdisciplinary graduate programs nationwide are funded through her NSF CAREER award.Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University JENNY LO is an advanced instructor in the Department of Engineering Education

Conference Session

Educational Outreach Efforts Led by the US Navy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Giver, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers; Stephen Michetti, NSWCCD

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Ocean and Marine

underwaterROV by sending signals to three thrusters (again, student-built.) The controller is tethered orconnected by hard wire to the thrusters.In addition to the building phase, the curriculum includes discussion of potential careers intechnical and engineering fields, as well as related fields of study. The program is used toinform and educate students through a hands-on activity, with the objective of generating interestand enthusiasm for continued science, technology and engineering studies. The Sea PerchChallenge has been a successful event for the past two years, and this paper will discuss thespecifics of this event, as well as the plans for developing the Sea Perch Program into a nationaldesign competition over the next five

Conference Session

Mentoring

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Anakaorn Khan, North Dakota State University; David Wells, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

decrease in percentage of women entering the engineering field, a trend thatwill continue for the near term according to ASEE. Studies show that a large number of girlsoutperform boys in science and mathematics in elementary schools. However, by the time thesegirls are beginning to consider their college and life career, they are less and less interested inmath and science.Low female student enrollment in the College of Engineering and Architecture, North DakotaState University is of particular concern as our numbers lag behind national numberssignificantly. In order to increase our female student enrolment numbers we have been workingoffering an engineering and technology after school program aimed at fourth-through seventh-graders. This is an

Conference Session

Student Engagement and Motivation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Educational Research and Methods

nature of thetask undertaken.A number of researchers have looked at self-efficacy as it relates to careers and have found thatself-efficacy is strongly related to both the range of career options as well as careerpreferences2,3. For example, Hackett 4 and Hackett and Betz 5 have examined mathematical self-efficacy because of the importance of quantitative skills to science, technology, engineering andtechnology careers. Their research indicates that individuals avoid some careers because ofperceived mathematical ability rather than actual mathematical ability. Interest in specific aspectsof a career and self-efficacy go hand in hand. Individuals with an high self-efficacy in sciencehave a strong interest in theoretical abstract activities and

Conference Session

Use of Summer Research Programs in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Truax, Mississippi State University; Emma Seiler, Mississippi State University; Donna Reese, Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

rising high school sophomores and juniors. The focus of MSTI was how science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are related to transportation and careeropportunities in transportation.The MSTI included hands-on activities, development of communication skills, and utilization oftechnology and skills required in today’s workforce. Field trips to the Nissan plant, MississippiDepartment of Transportation (MDOT), and the Columbus, MS Air Force Base exposed studentsto real-world applications of STEM and introduced them to a wide range of careers intransportation. The curriculum included sessions about structural systems, system illustration(CAD), transportation system layout, hydraulic engineering, environmental and water

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Alaa E. Abdel-Hakim, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

SoT needs to continue improve anddevelop new majors that prepare graduates for careers in a wide scope industry and support a broadspectrum of technology. The Electrical Engineering Technology program needs to re-shape itself.The current focus of the program is Power and Industrial Control. Although this remains a key inthe school of technology focus, the program needs to grow to serve a wide scope of industrialneeds either local to state of Michigan or nationwide. This paper evaluates the current EETprogram, identifies a growth area of computer engineering technology and discusses the rationalefor the addition of the Computer Engineering Technology focus area.1 IntroductionIn today’s world of advanced computer technology, numerous

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bevlee Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Catherine Didion, Association for Women in Science; Patricia Paddock, NYC Department of Education; Suzanne Jenniches, Northrop Grumman; Annette Gildea, Gildea Media Group; Katie Gramling, Diamax; Greta Zornes, Tulane University

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Women in Engineering

ofinforming and encouraging diverse young women to explore careers in engineering. It wasdesigned with the assistance of middle and high school young women from across the UnitedStates and Canada who worked together on the Girl’s Advisory Board (GAB). The result oftheir initial efforts was a website that brought together role models of women engineers whoprovided real world examples of how they became engineers. The primary theme of theEngineerGirl! website is to focus on how girls can make a difference in society throughbecoming engineers.In 2004, the GAB was again assembled through a series of on-line chats. The results of theiranalysis of the then current website indicated their desire for a more interactive, engagingwebsite. They also

Conference Session

Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

LaRuth McAfee, Case Western Reserve University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

make while in high school, and the post-program choices students makeregarding college and major.Evaluations indicate that this program has had very positive results in its initial phase ofimplementation. While many students initially indicated minimal experience with research andtechnical communication, in one year all have made significant improvements. This change wasself-reported on surveys, and observed in the oral and written communication assignmentscompleted by the students. Additionally, positive changes were observed in students’ academicand career aspirations through their experiences in the program. Students initially indicatedinterests in obtaining no higher than Master’s degrees in a variety of fields, but now all haveexpressed a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, USF; Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Bradley Jenkins, Saint Petersburg College

tech industries cooperating to realignFlorida’s Department of Education frameworks for the creation of a new and industry-relevantassociate of science degree in Engineering Technology with multiple, viable and accessibleupward and downward articulation pathways.This poster presents the structure and operating characteristics of the Florida EngineeringTechnology Forum as a model organization for other disciplines and career clusters in Florida aswell as technical disciplines in other states. This exportable model brings the communitycolleges and their university counterparts together with representatives from the FloridaDepartment of Education Workforce Education Division to discuss common issues, bestpractices, institutional and programmatic

Conference Session

Focus on High School Girls in Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Porche, Wellesley Center for Women; Jennifer Grossman, Wellesley Center for Women; Anne Noonan, Salem State College; Peter Wong, Tufts University

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Women in Engineering

either STEM subjects or other subjects forsummary description. Job or Career Aspirations. Students were asked “What would you like to do for a job or acareer once you are finished with school?” These open-ended responses were recoded to STEMjobs/careers or other jobs/careers for summary description.Interactions with micro-system Teacher Support. The Teacher Attitudes subscale from the Modified Fennema-ShermanAttitudes Scale 12 was used to assess perceived relational support from teachers in two differentdomains: science and math. Sample science items include “I would talk to my science teacherabout a career that uses science” and “It’s hard to get math teachers to respect me” (reversed;alpha = .86). Math items have identical

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 2

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly Matusovich; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Heidi Loshbaugh, Colorado School of Mines; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

and the associated expectancies for success in engineering, both as an engineeringstudent and with regard to a future career in engineering. Figure 1: Eccles’ expectancy-value model of achievement choices 8Expectancies can be defined as one’s belief as to how well he or she will perform on anupcoming task or in a future event. 5 Expectancies include one’s perception of both his or herability and the task difficulty. 4 Numerous studies have examined expectancies of success. 6, 9, 10Important outcomes include: 1) evidence supporting higher expectancies for success as beinglinked to better task performance 4, 9, 2) competence beliefs shown to contribute to subjectivetask values 10, 3) competence beliefs found to decrease with age in