Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Ferguson, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Paul Weber, University of Minnesota, Duluth

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

increase the chances of instantaneously placing millions ofcitizens in the dark.It is this very state of affairs that serves as the impetus for expanding coursework in energy andpreparing engineering graduates to leading society through the complex set of issues. All of theaforementioned issues and characteristics are elements of the course described herein, and thesurrounding discussion arguably forged the awareness and opinions of the class participants.Each student registering for the class had to first obtain permission from the instructor, a processwhere an informal interview revealed the student’s interest in energy and provided someassurance that some pre-existing attraction to the topic existed (beyond simply a need forcredits). Those

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

. Enhancing Engineering Education Research Capacity through Building a Community of Practice. in Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2005.13. Walker, G.E., et al., The Formation of Scholars. First ed. 2008, San Francisco: Jossey Bass. 232.14. Wenger, E., Cultivating Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning and Identity. 1998: Cambridge University Press.15. Nettles, M.T. and C.M. Millett, Three Magic Letters-Getting to PhD. 2006, Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press. 329.16. Lovitts, B.E., Leaving the Ivory Tower: The Causes and Consequences of Departure from Doctoral Study. 2001, Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers Inc. 307.17. Golde

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lokesh Padhye, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gretchen Goldman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Nadia Szeinbaum, Georgia Institute of Technology; Scott Rogers, Georgia Institute of Technology; Recep Goktas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Zohre Kurt, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

. These questions were of much significance since by comparing responses for thesetwo sets side by side, one can estimate the contribution of coursework in developing certainskills in the student population. For example, graduate coursework in the program seemed tohave helped students in understanding fundamental concepts in environmental engineering aswas observed from significant difference in the confidence interval (from the UVA results) ofinitial preparedness and contribution of courses in that area. Conversely, for analyzing andinterpreting data, for locating technical literature, for conducting experiments and for written andoral communication, the difference in confidence intervals was not significant. These arecertainly important areas

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport; Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

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Electrical and Computer

be developed. Project-based learning is particularly pertinent in engineeringeducation as the majority of professional engineering work is conducted through group projects.Therefore, it is logical to integrate project-based learning into graduate engineering education,alongside traditional, classroom-style coursework.Project-based learning offers an engaging means of education for students in engineeringcourses. Traditional coursework consists of a large amount of engineering theory followed by aseries of assignments, papers or examinations in order to assess the students understanding of thetheoretical material. Project-based learning offers a medium through which students can applythis engineering knowledge in a real world project, in

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Roberts, University of Florida; Karen Bray, University of Florida; Vikram Shishodia, University of Florida; Jeff Citty, University of Florida; Deborah Mayhew, University of Florida; James Ogles, University of Florida; Angela Lindner, University of Florida

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Minorities in Engineering

results of the program, including improvedretention, which is the primary objective of the STEPUP program. Less tangible, but equallyimportant, benefits of STEPUP will also be discussed, especially as they relate to the positiveimpacts in the development of a peer community that remains intact throughout theirundergraduate experience.Introduction/BackgroundDiversity: essential for the engineering professionOne of the key challenges in engineering education outlined recently by the National ScienceFoundation1 involves retention of engineering students. The greatest attrition of engineeringstudents is experienced during the first year, when students are often engaged in non-engineeringclasses and thus have no identity as an engineer offered to them

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering; Malcolm Drewery, National Academy of Engineering; Stefani A. Bjorklund, Rankin & Associates Consulting

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-254: VALIDATION OF SURVEYS MEASURING STUDENTENGAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING, PART 2Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of EngineeringNorman Fortenberry, National Academy of EngineeringMalcolm Drewery, National Academy of EngineeringStefani A. Bjorklund, Rankin & Associates ConsultingStefani A. Bjorklund, Rankin & Associates Consulting Page 14.1344.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 VALIDATION OF SURVEYS MEASURING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING, PART 2AbstractThis paper will summarize the development, testing and validation of the engineering versions ofthe National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and its faculty version, the

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Godfrey, University of Auckland; Rosalind Archer, University of Auckland; Paul Denny, University of Auckland; Margaret Hyland, University of Auckland; Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Karl Stol, University of Auckland

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First-Year Programs

curriculum. Thecommon program, taught entirely in-house, provides the opportunity for the earlydevelopment of a sense of belonging and identity as an engineer. Data presented in the formof student feedback, assessment results and evaluations suggest that this program may wellprovide examples of best practice.IntroductionIn the mid 1990s a series of international reviews of engineering education1,2,3, called forengineering graduates to be: “more outward looking, more attuned to the real concerns of communities. Courses should promote environmental, economic and global awareness, problem-solving ability, engagement with information technology… communication, management and teamwork skills, but on a sound base of mathematics and

Conference Session

Tree-huggers, Diggers, and Queers--Oh my!

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Cech, University of California, San Diego; Tom Waidzunas, University of California, San Diego

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Liberal Education

, 7Professionalization is the process by which students learn and adapt to this culture, contend withuncertainty, and begin to understanding the ethical responsibilities of a professional.7, 8, 9Professional cultures inculcate numerous norms and assumptions, producing mental habits inprofessionals that become taken for granted.10 Through the rituals of coursework, internships,and informal interactions, students become professionals as they adapt to this professionalculture and learn what it means to be a capable engineer.5, 7, 8, 11, 12 The longer they spend in theinitiation process, the more firmly impressed upon the students are the values of the profession.13,14 If the socialization process fosters a culture in which certain groups of people are favored

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Porche, Wellesley Centers for Women; Corinne McKamey, Wellesley Centers for Women; Peter Wong, Museum of Science

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

masculinity ideology had higherodds of engineering aspirations. On the other hand, both boys and girls who haveinternalized more conventional femininity ideology regarding objectification of thefemale body were less likely to report engineering aspirations. Although this findingfluctuated in significance as we moved through the model building, the direction iscontrary to previous analyses completed with the first wave of study15. This discrepancypoints to the need for additional investigation; with our upcoming third and final wave ofdata collection we will be able to test for developmental changes in gender ideology thatcould explain differences using longitudinal methods21 which would increase the powerto detect associations. It may also be that as

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

men and women in engineering and other STEM fields,we are exploring the character of this difference using data from the Academic Pathways Study(APS), part of the NSF-funded Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE).The APS is a multi-university, longitudinal study that focuses on students’ experiences as theymove into, through, and out of engineering education.15 Using a variety of methods, includingethnography, surveys, interviews, design tasks, and analyses of academic transcripts, APSresearchers have been systematically examining how engineering students navigate theireducation, and how engineering skills and identity develop during their undergraduate careers.In this paper, we take a mixed-methods approach to inquiry

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods

preparation, but they were muchmore likely to rate new graduates as inadequate in communication skills and understanding ofbusiness contexts and constraints—another note for education improvement. Finally, theseresearchers emphasized that the quality of work relationships had a large effect on the learning ofnew engineers, highlighting another complexity and constraint of engineering work. Looking specifically at how engineering is taught versus how it is practiced, Sheppard, Page 14.1297.5Colby, Macatangay and Sullivan build a picture of engineering practice31. Their methodologyincluded reviewing other literature on the engineering profession

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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Wolcott, Rochester Institute of Technology; Todd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

acceptance (sometimes a bias issue),and avoiding professional prejudice. However, this document will report that some of theseadvantages are not as clear today as in the past. In fact, the graduate school and licensureopportunities for holders of BS degrees in CE or CET may be nearly identical in the future.2. Proposed CurriculumA proposed CE course list (Figure 1) and block schedule have been developed based on ABET-EAC criteria for 2008-2009 Accreditation Cycle21, conversations with ABET-EAC/TACevaluators, and review of curricula at selected peer institutions. The existing CET check list ispresented in Figure 2 for comparison. Courses that have been dropped from the existing CETcurriculum are shaded. Please note that our University is on a

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups in STEM education continues tobe a national challenge. Accordingly, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has required awardrecipients within the NSF’s Division of Engineering Education to create pipeline opportunitiesfor underrepresented students to enter university STEM programs. Outreach through EngineeringResearch Centers (ERCs) is one such effort. This paper describes a mixed methods researchendeavor that addresses this engineering challenge and one engineering research center’sresponse to recruiting underrepresented groups into biomedical engineering using two broadlydefined pipeline efforts: (1) teachers in K-12 via a Research Experience for Teachers programand (2) undergraduate students via

Conference Session

“And Other Duties as Assigned”

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Sapp Nelson, Purdue University

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-173: MARKETING THE ENGINEERING LIBRARYMegan Sapp Nelson, Purdue University Page 14.862.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Marketing the Engineering LibraryAbstract:Marketing is a tool of librarianship that is infrequently taught to library professionals, yet playsan important role in outreach to students, faculty, and staff. This paper shows the process thatPurdue University’s Engineering Library faculty utilized to develop and implement a marketingplan. As the process evolved, an inventory of current programs, an analysis of current patronsand current marketing methods, an assessment of available marketing venues, a map ofmarketing

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty and Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University; Mary Virnoche, Humboldt State University; Lonny Grafman, Humboldt State University; Forrest Stamper, Hoopa Valley High School; Laura Atkins, Humboldt State University; Rebecca Raymond, Humboldt State University; Katie Mills, Humboldt State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

something to Design idea å gather info å alternative solutions 6 do with the idea, then design, then å best solution å design and implement. build, test repeat?DYF Teacher Institute Participants Likely to Incorporate More Engineering CurriculumTwo of the DYF teaching institute objectives revolve around creating a community of teachers Page 14.705.13interested in using engineering approaches: • Develop awareness of existing engineering secondary school curriculum, K-12 engineering education research (see www.teachengineering.com). • Develop a community of teachers interested in pursuing

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University

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Environmental Engineering

Without Borders and Engineers for a SustainableWorld, as well as university-specific opportunities. Student interest and involvement in theseprograms has been explosive. Yet, partly due to the grassroots development of many of theseprograms and to their rapid rise, there are scant findings on the impacts of these programs onengineering education. Preliminary findings suggest that students participating in PBSL early incollege are retained in engineering at higher levels, women participate in voluntary PBSLopportunities at higher levels than their representation in engineering overall, PBSL fulfills avariety of ABET learning outcomes, and PBSL enhances student preparation to practiceengineering design. The community impacts of these projects are

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Ethan LaRochelle, Northeastern University

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Environmental Engineering

major at Northeastern University. He has been involved with Engineers Without Borders since 2005 and was president of the NU student chapter from 2006 through 2008. Ethan has traveled with the group to the Yoro District of Honduras three times. In this time the group has partnered with a number of villages to improve the reliability of their water distribution systems. Page 14.597.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 EWB2 - Engineers Without Borders: Educationally, a World of Benefits Beverly K. Jaeger and Ethan Phillip M. LaRochelle

Conference Session

Retention Tools and Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Jan Collins-Eaglin, Michigan State University; Nathaniel Ehrlich, Michigan State University; Denise Fleming, Michigan State University; Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2009-864: CONNECTOR FACULTY: A FRIENDLY FACE FOR EARLYENGINEERING STUDENTSDaina Briedis, Michigan State University Dr. DAINA BRIEDIS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University. Dr. Briedis has been involved in several areas of education research including student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She is a co-PI on two NSF grants in the areas of integration of computation in engineering curricula and in developing comprehensive strategies to retain early engineering students. She is active nationally and internationally in engineering accreditation and is a Fellow of