Conference Session

Equity and Ethics in Engineering-I

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Jennifer Pelletier, University of British Columbia

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Conference Submission, Diversity

asbeing for people who are “clever, bright, reserved, socially clumsy” or unlike ordinary people[1], and incompatible with non-masculine identities [1]. Undergraduate students without muchexposure to alternatives to these stereotypes may not envision themselves as being able to orwanting to do research. At the same time, research experiences may be the most accessibleduring an undergraduate degree at a research institution. Explicitly exposing students to research,especially students who feel they do not fit the cultural stereotype, may be a step to ultimatelyincrease diversity among graduate students and faculty members in engineering. In addition,many positions in industry require research thinking – exposing students to research maystrengthen

Conference Session

Innovation In Teaching - I

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Daniel E Kane, Utah State University; Theresa Green, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Natalie L Shaheen, Illinois State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University

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Conference Submission, Diversity

to enhance their understanding of engineering content. Dr. Goodridge is an engineer- ing councilor for the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) and has been active in consulting for international companies/entities such as SIEMENS and USAID. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 A Qualitative Study of Spatial Strategies in Blind and Low Vision IndividualsIntroductionSpatial ability is a cognitive intelligence related to the capacity to generate, retain, retrieve, andtransform well-structured visual images [1]. The number of various constructs of spatial abilityhas not been agreed upon, nor has a complete

Conference Session

Supporting Transfer Pathways

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Radha Aravamudhan, San Jose State University; Maria Chierichetti, San Jose State University

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Conference Submission, Diversity

as transfer students, and represent a growing student population in the United States [1].Transfer students are generally considered to be more motivated to study engineering than firstyear students, but they usually face many academic, social, and/or psychological challenges duringthe transfer process [2]. As a result, many transfer students obtain a lower GPA in their first year 1after the transfer process is complete. This phenomenon is often referred to as “transfer shock”.As a result, transfer students generally have lower graduation rates with respect to their peers.A study of existing literature reveals that the most common barriers to

Conference Session

Innovation In Teaching - II

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Harly Ramsey, University of Southern California; Yee Lan Elaine Wong

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Conference Submission, Diversity

other engineering education institutions: at heart, the project aims to helpstudents better understand, and hence be better prepared for, their post-graduation futures. Lackof student preparation in all dimensions needed to succeed in the engineering environment–a“misalignment” between engineering education and practice has long been noted, and manyengineering graduates still endure a challenging transition to the workforce [1], [2]. To addressthis need, engineering educators have incorporated project-based learning in the curriculum [3],[4], [5], including capstones [6] and design projects [7]. [7] proposes more broadly that“curriculum developers and instructors should employ an integrative approach where studentscan connect their use of

Conference Session

Innovation In Teaching - II

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Elizabeth Fife, University of Southern California

Tagged Topics

Conference Submission, Diversity

its contribution to climate change. Amazon at this point had alreadypledged to use renewable energy sources for some of its infrastructure, but had not madea large commitment nor agreed to release figures about its carbon footprint unlike a fewother tech companies.Activist employees created a climate proposal (which was rejected by shareholders at the annualshareholder’s meeting in May 2019). In April 2019, the group posted an open letter to AmazonCEO Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s directors asking for the company to take more comprehensivemeasures to address climate change. Posted on the website Medium, the letter has more than8,100 signatures, representing 1% of the company’s workforce (Peltz, J. 2019).In September 2019, 1,800 employees from

Conference Session

Virtual Engineering

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Indumathi Jeyachandran, San Jose State University; Laura E Sullivan-Green, San Jose State University

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Conference Submission, Diversity

pressing reason isthe cheating which occurs in exams in an online setting. Notable cases of academic cheating withthe transition to an online mode of learning include Boston University cheating in Spring 2020[1], Boston University cheating in Fall 2020 [5], Texas A & M University cheating in Fall 2020[2].It is inevitable to acknowledge the need for rethinking curricular development and assessmentstrategies for effective use in an online mode of learning. This paper talks about effectivecurricular development and assessment strategies for use in engineering courses used for ABETAssessment taught in an online setting.ABET AccreditationThis section describes the ABET assessment development and mapping process, and theorganization of the

Conference Session

Innovation In Teaching - II

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Amin Malek, California State University, Bakersfield; Robert Hernandez

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Conference Submission, Diversity

results from a survey conducted among the total population of 510 students from year 1 toyear 4 undergraduate students in three different universities. The students responded to aquestionnaire examining the factors that motivate them to work hard on their studies. Motivation,concentration, and learning are highly complex aspects of a student’s behavior. The relationshipbetween student concentration in a class and learning has been a prominent research topic ineducational studies.BackgroundMotivation is an important key to a student’s success [1-3]. Therefore, every learning-orientedentity aims to investigate the factors that affect the motivation of students to concentrate andlearn better. Many researchers have been widely studied motivational

Conference Session

Student Success and Interactions

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Michael Sekatchev, University of British Columbia; John Graeme Dockrill, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Conference Submission, Diversity

format questions.The students’ questions were graded based on 3 criteria: quality, completeness/accuracy, andcomprehensiveness (Brink 2004). After the course’s final exam, the students were split into 3groups: group 1 included those who had a final exam grade above 75, group 2 included thosewhose final exam grade was between 65 and 75, and group 3 included students whose final examgrade was below 65 (Brink 2004). Group 1 had an average question quality of 75.46, group 2 hadan average question quality score of 68.12, and group 3 had an average question quality of 61.67 2(Brink 2004). The results suggest that student problem generation is a more

Conference Session

Equity and Ethics in Engineering-II

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

James Gordon Walker, Seattle Pacific University, College of Arts and Sciences, Engineering Department; Gina Howe P.E., Seattle Pacific University; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University

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Conference Submission, Diversity

, and bothteam and individual reflection on team performance. The instructors emphasize the value ofdiversity, such as the need for each student’s voice to be sought, heard, and respected. Theprofessional skills developed in the course include project management, both formal andinformal presentations to varied audiences, formal documentation, budgeting, business cases, andconsideration of ethical issues related to their specific project.By emphasizing not just the project itself and the technical skills, but also focusing onprofessional skills in interdisciplinary, diverse teams, the course structure touches on aspects ofeach of the ABET 1-7 student outcomes.While it is a struggle to keep the workload manageable, employers and alumni frequently

Conference Session

Equity and Ethics in Engineering-II

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Jonathan Verrett P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Tasnia Naim Anika, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Conference Submission, Diversity

students present a variety of perspectives on theirexperiences. Challenges around creating inclusive spaces are highlighted. Suggestions forimproving the climate in co-curricular groups include expanding existing training aroundinclusion to encompass all group members rather than only group leaders as well as continualtraining.KeywordsDiversity, inclusion, engineering leadership, safe spaceIntroductionLeadership development has long been a topic of educational interest [1]. Specifically inengineering there have been calls to supplement technical skill development with social,organizational, and professional skill development [2]. Intercultural and equity drivencompetencies are an important part of this development [3]. Giving students an ability

Conference Session

Case Studies

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Yuri R. Rodrigues, Seattle Pacific University

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Conference Submission, Diversity

provided by phasor measurement units, integration of distributed and renewable generation, power system short- and long-term stability, and engineering education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022Multidimensional Design Process for Modern Engineering Applications: A Smart Grid Design Case Study Yuri R. Rodrigues, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, United States 1. Introduction The design of new services and products based on technological advancements is one of thegreatest challenges in engineering. This process has been traditional performed consideringreduced realities of complex system using