Conference Session

Nuts and Bolts of Cooperative Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Gunn, Michigan State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

need to combine the learning they gain in the classroom with the educationthat they gain on the job but on the other hand when that collaboration takes place. High schooland college experience is like the old proverbial phrase that says that it is ridiculous to “lock thebarn door after the horse has bolted.” At the end of their formal educational careers we tellstudents that it is important to get work experience. Perhaps that is why we do not have 100%participation. Many have bolted by then to menial jobs close to home or nothing jobs just to payfor a few college expenses. This is why When is so important.This paper argues that we should focus our attention on dealing directly with K-12 educators andparents, especially those with children in

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Martina Trucco, Hewlett-Packard; Rich Friedrich, Hewlett Packard

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International

advances in technology, and the entrepreneurial culture that is well ingrained in the mindset of successful companies and their research labs, need to find a way into science and engineering higher education systems to help to develop talent that can not only use technology, but also help create it and develop new business opportunities with it. Universities are usually the preferred venue/place for post doctoral candidates to spend 2 to 3 years further expanding their research interests, experience and networks before formally initiating their careers with a company, university, or self-owned business. Nevertheless, industry can also provide various means to engage faculty and students in innovation and in the transfer of state-of

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Quamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint; Olanrewaju Aluko, University of Michigan-Flint

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

innovation increases at a phenomenal pace,more so than it was in the past few decades.Innovation and creativity in development of future technological breakthrough requires themotivation of current high school students to focus more towards science and technology. Anumber of pre-engineering programs have been developed across the nation during the past fewdecades to encourage students to consider engineering and science as career choices. Althoughthe programs showed an increased level of interest towards STEM disciplines, those initiativesare less than adequate as we are still seeing declines in enrollment in STEM disciplines. Toaddress the projected critical shortage of future scientists and engineers in the USA, a pre-engineering program was

Conference Session

Retaining Women Engineering Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judith Cordes, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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Women in Engineering

. In this capacity, he is responsible for all activities related to student services (academic administration, advising, career planning, women and diversity programs, etc.) and curricular issues. He is principal investigator on several NSF grants related to retention of engineering students. As a faculty member in civil engineering, he co-teaches a large introductory course in civil engineering. His research and consulting activities have focused on the safety and reliability of hydraulic structures, and he has participated as an expert in three different capacities regarding reviews of levee performance in Hurricane Katrina. He is a three-time recipient of his college’s Withrow Award for Teaching

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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International

roach was used toexplore what topics were discuss ssed in each article and how these related back to the purpose ofthe study. From here each articlecle was examined again to determine the key argu gument, findingsand purpose of the research. Arti rticles with similar purpose statements or findingsgs were groupedtogether, and this iterative proces ess continued until all articles had a place in onee of o fourcategories: identity, socialization on, culture and career intentions. These are shown wn graphically inFigure 1

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Engineering Ethics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College; J.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College; Powell Draper, Manhattan College

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Engineering Ethics

ethical issue? The possible responses were “agree strongly with viewpoint A,” “lean toward viewpoint A,” “neutral,” “lean toward viewpoint B,” and “agree strongly with viewpoint B.”• How would you describe your interest in this ethical issue? The possible responses were “high,” “significant,” “moderate,” “little,” and “none.”• Do you think your viewpoint would change with thorough study of this ethical issue? The possible responses were “yes,” “probably,” “maybe,” “unlikely,” and “no.”• How relevant is this ethical issue to your career plans? The possible responses were “very much,” “considerably,” “somewhat,” “hardly,” and “not.”• How important is this ethical issue to society? The possible responses were “very much,” “considerably

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University

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Aerospace

aerospace engineering has begun to increase aftermany years of decline, new graduates continue to be needed to replace aerospace engineers whoretire or leave the occupation for other reasons.3 If the United States is to maintain itscompetitive edge in the global economy, the pipeline of interested and qualified studentsprepared to enter STEM careers must be increased. Yet recent results from a survey by theAmerican Society for Quality (ASQ) revealed that more than 85% of students today are notconsidering careers in engineering and that more parents encourage their daughters to becomeactresses than engineers. Forty-four percent (44%) of survey respondents cited a lack ofknowledge around engineering as the top reason they would not pursue such jobs

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University; Amanda Idema, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Carmellia Davis-King, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Orleans levees in hurricane Katrina. As Associate Dean, he oversees curriculum, advising, career planning, study abroad, early engineering and other related initiatives.Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University NEERAJ BUCH is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. He is also the Director of the Cornerstone Engineering and Engineering Residential Experience program at Michigan State University. He earned his M.S. degree in pavement engineering in 1988 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his Ph.D. in pavement and materials engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station, in 1995. Dr. Buch began his academic

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and make use of four different EngineeringTechnology laboratories. The girls spend one hour in each lab where they are presented with anoverview of that particular engineering technology and a brief description of the theory behindthe experiment that they will be performing. Using tools and measuring equipment found in thelaboratories, the experiments are performed entirely by the girls with guidance from the studentvolunteers. To culminate the day all of the Girl Scouts meet with the student volunteers for aquestion-and-answer period. During this panel discussion, the girls are encouraged to askquestions relating to the students’ decisions to study engineering and their career aspirationsalong with their college experiences.Having the

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Shane Brown, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

pursuingan engineering career generally believed that it involved hands-on building or fixing of cars,bridges or airplanes. Students who were not interested in a career in engineering discussed abroader variety of types of engineering, and more often cited altruism and inherent interest asreasons that others would pursue such careers. Most students in this study did not express verycomplex or rich conceptions of engineers or engineering, but their conceptual ecologies suggestthat they would be resistant to changing these conceptions. This suggests that recruitment andretention programs will need to directly address students’ existing conceptions of engineering.IntroductionRetention and recruitment of diverse and talented individuals into the

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Virginia Westheider, University of Cincinnati; Sarai Hedges, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

(input), inconsistency in Page 15.455.3administration of some of the surveys (process), and adequate numbers of responses to ensurethe right changes were being made (output).The four surveys in the SIPOC diagram illustrate: • The Alumni Survey in 2006 administered by the college Career Placement Office had a 5.7% response rate. • The Employer Survey administered by the university co-op office had a 69.7% response rate for students in all programs included in the ABET evaluation. The Student Survey by the university co-op office does not have questions pertaining to lifelong

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jonathan Hicks, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Rocio Chavela Guerra, Purdue University

doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Osman Cekic, Purdue University Osman Cekic, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Purdue University School of Engineering Education. Osman's research interests include higher education policy, finance and the linkages between budget and organizational culture, and college student retention. In his previous appointments, Osman has worked with the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and finance and financial

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cox, Purdue University; Jeeyeon Hahn, Purdue University; Nathan McNeill, Purdue University; Asawaree Kulkarni, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Jeeyeon Hahn , Purdue University Jeeyeon Hahn is a PhD student in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. She obtained B.S. and M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. Her primary research interests relate to the Fatigue of Structures and Materials.Nathan McNeill, Purdue University Nathan McNeill is a Ph.D. candidate in

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University; Qing Zheng, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

curriculum. Thehigh school students in the K-12 school programs participate in an Engineering Dayevent. During this event, the students work on the ECE projects selected to have thenecessary STEM components that enable the student to observe and relate scientifictheory to engineering design principles and practices. The Engineering Day at GannonUniversity will form the direct outreach component of University partnership programwith K-12 schools to (a) raise the level of awareness among K-12 students of thepromising careers in the engineering disciplines upon graduation with baccalaureateand/or advanced degrees (b) establish and sustain the dialog between the K-12 schoolsand Gannon University to encourage the K-12 school students to pursue and excel

Conference Session

Modeling Student Data

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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Educational Research and Methods

cannot be measured with a traditional examination as it involvesdifficult to measure constructs that fit together as metrics of preparedness. Throughout the pasttwo decades, researchers have attempted to measure related constructs such as citizenry andreadiness for global workforces. Unfortunately, none of these metrics have been preciselyaligned to career preparedness in the way that this paper intends to describe. As such, there iscurrently sparse research on global preparedness of business and engineering students. In aneffort to meet challenges put forth by various professional societies, this paper addresses anassessment comparison between engineering and business students on preparedness to work inglobal workforces

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic University; Magued Iskander, Polytechnic University; Noel Kriftcher, Polytechnic University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, NY. Dr. Iskander is a recipient of NSF CAREER award, Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering Honor Society) Metropolitan District James M. Robbins Excellence in Teaching Award, Polytechnic’s Distinguished Teacher Award, and Polytechnic’s Jacobs Excellence in Education Award. Dr. Iskander’s research interests include Geotechnical modeling with transparent soils, foundation engineering, and urban geotechnology. He makes extenive uses of sensors and measurement systems in his research studies. Dr. Iskander has published 50 papers and supervised 6 doctoral students, 14 masters students, 6 undergraduate students, and 7 high school students.Noel Kriftcher, Polytechnic University NOEL KRIFTCHER is

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Deborah Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Marilyn Hart, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Mezbahur Rahman, Minnesota State University, Mankato

, professional and life skills.IntroductionFacilitating professional development and mentoring for STEM (science, technology,engineering and math) students can be a challenge for programs but is important for students’ultimate success and satisfaction with their careers. A National Science Foundation S-STEMgrant allows our Midwestern comprehensive university to award scholarships to cohorts of 23students enrolled in one of the following majors: Mathematics; Computer Science; Biology;Information Technology; Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Computer Engineering; andElectronic, Manufacturing, Automotive and Computer Engineering Technology. Scholars canrenew their $5000 scholarships (which provides almost full tuition assistance) for up to a total ofthree

Conference Session

Educational Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

does this in turn affect how these students make decisions about further participation in engineering after graduation? Page 15.344.2 ≠ EDUCATION: What elements of students’ engineering education contribute to these changes observed in skills and identity? What do students find difficult and how do they deal with the difficulties they face? ≠ WORKPLACE: What skills do early-career engineers need as they enter the workplace? Where did they obtain these skills? Are there any missing skills? How are people’s identities transformed in moving from school to work?While the APS has utilized a variety of methods

Conference Session

Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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College-Industry Partnerships

, internships are really the only way to make sureyou get on the career track of your choosing.” 1Engineering programs and the hosting industries also benefit in many ways. “Theprograms possess several advantages and provide benefits to all stakeholders.” 2 TheInternship program is a perfect vehicle to network into many different types of businessesand industries. This working relationship often results in program benefits such as state-of-the-art equipment donations, sources of student scholarships, recruiting tool for currentindustrial employees wishing to upgrade their skill set, a job placement highway forgraduates, faculty industrial sabbaticals, advisory board members, and an excellentvehicle for some great community public relations.Internships

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Carrie Boykin, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

first demand was a demand for 50 new academic scholarships for Black Students bySeptember of 1968; and by 1971, a demand that at least 10 percent of the incoming freshmanclass be black and to establish a Program such as Project Ujima to aid in the recruitment,retention, support, and academic/career/personal/cultural development of Black students.Shortly thereafter, in February 1969, the Black students submitted a proposal for an Afro-American Institute (AAI) and a Black Studies Department, which the Board of Trustees grantedpermission for the use of a building referred to as the Forsyth Annex to serve as the first AAIhome.The Ujima Scholars Program, formerly known as Project Ujima, grew out of the establishment ofthe African-American Institute

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Jonathan Hilpert, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Katrien Kraft, Arizona State University; Laura Baughman, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

AC 2010-1818: EVALUATING INSTRUCTOR PRACTICES IN THEENGINEERING CLASSROOMJenefer Husman, Arizona State UniversityJonathan Hilpert, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort WayneKatrien Kraft, Arizona State UniversityLaura Baughman, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Page 15.530.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluating Instructor Practices in the Engineering ClassroomThe purpose of this study was to examine instructor practices in the engineering classroomespecially with regard to students’ 1) use of knowledge building and collaborative teachingstrategies1 and 2) perception of how their classes align with their future career

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

they often lack the mentorship, educational opportunities, or role modelsnecessary to make this a realistic career path. The educational system further narrows theselection of students in engineering as most technologically rich courses are delivered in asequential manner with no active exercises or connection to the real world. This approach placeschildren who learn in global, sensing, visual, and active modes at a disadvantage and restrictsopportunities for diversity. Engineering outreach that provides interactive projects and addressesthe spectrum of learning styles can enhance both interest and diversity in engineering. A modelfor K-12 outreach teaching has been incorporated into an undergraduate engineering courseentitled, Structural

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Damon Hathaway, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Kelly Keelen, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

diploma)should be positively framed to express the school’s commendation. The task force also felt thatby their senior year, students should be aware of the job hunting process, proper interviewprotocol, and have a well-developed career plan. Finally, some type of exit mechanism shouldbe in place to gather feedback from the graduating students and an invitation to involve studentsas alumni should be made.Shea1 explains that universities have the responsibility to ready students for life after college:“Advising and counseling seniors through the job search process, providing some type of closureon the college experience, motivating alumni relationships, and evaluating experiences are someof the responsibilities institutions have in easing the

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anoop Desai, Georgia Southern University; Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

lucrative for working professionals as well asdistance learners. The paper examines how the basic principles of Six Sigma were systematicallyapplied to curriculum development to not only ensure quality of the program but also toexpressly address needs of the students and industry.IntroductionAs engineers, scientists, and technologists advance in their careers, they encounter an increasingexpectation of project and team management. At the same time, these technical specialists areoftentimes poorly prepared to take on these additional job responsibilities. A Master of Sciencein Engineering Management degree is designed to help technical professionals take this next stepin their career. In addition to added technical exposure, this well-rounded degree

Conference Session

Program Development and Pipelines for Recruitment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi; Ramesh Narang, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Jihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, and Computer Science (ETCS) at IPFW. ManufacturingEngineering Technology encompasses the field of manufacturing systems, processes, andoperations. The objective of the program is to develop a B.S. degree program that willconcentrate on process and systems design, manufacturing operations, maintenance, sales andservice functions with sustainable initiatives in design and manufacturing.The intention of the program is to prepare students for careers as professionals in manufacturingengineering technology (MFET) occupations that would be current with sustainable initiativesand efficient utilization of resources. It will provide employers within the northeast Indianaregion with a highly trained workforce having technical and leadership skills in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Pizziconi, Arizona State University; Susan Haag, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; Lynn Cozort, Arkansas State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; B.L. Ramakrishna, Arizona State University; Deirdre Meldrum, Arizona State University; Brian Lunt, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Albert Valdez, Arizona State University; Victoria Yarbrough, Arizona State University

funded on proposals including: MSP Project Pathways (NSF $12,5M); Gender in Science and Engineering, GSE/RSE Career Choice Barriers: (NSF $329K); and MSP, Mathematics Modeling Partnership: 7/2009- 9/2010. She has published and presented nationally on science, engineering and cognitive research topics and has been recognized for work in learning outcomes in pre-college contexts and in higher ed.Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Arizona State University. He has degrees and experience in engineering, computer science, and education. He has brought this

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Satterfield, National Institute of Standards and Technology; Susan Heller-Zeisler, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

school science experiences, and for suggestions on ways toencourage interest in science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM) careers. Other informaloccasions are made available for NIST scientists and engineers, undergraduate research fellows,and NIST Summer Institute teachers to meet and socialize with the goal of building networks for Page 15.1247.2future interactions. 1Teacher participants in the NISTSummer Institute are invited back to NIST during the schoolyear for ‘Science Afternoons at NIST’ where the focus is on one chosen topic with an

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Heather Rowan-Kenyon, University of Virginia; Amy Swan, University of Virginia; Marie Shoffner, University of Virginia; Alexandra Coso, University of Virginia

and also hone team problem-solving skills.Open-ended responses from end-of-semester course evaluations indicated that students found thecourse “challenging,” “energetic,” and “worth the effort.” Several students noted that theywould have preferred to spend less time in the classroom, and more time on team project work.Among the students who took part in individual and small group interviews, all reported that thecourse increased their understanding of engineering practice. They also said that they planned tocontinue with engineering coursework, and pursue careers in engineering.The process of working on design teams appeared to enhance engagement and interest in coursematerial. However, students who took on administrative roles linked to

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah McCubbin-Cain, University of Kentucky; Bruce Tschantz, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Infrastructure, noting that the number of dams identified as “unsafe” isincreasing at a faster rate than those being repaired.The disastrous levee failures resulting from Hurricane Katrina and a recent report by the NationalCommittee on Levee Safety3 that cited a need for “creating a cadre of national levee experts”also underscore the need to recruit students into careers dedicated to dam and levee safety. Inaddition to the nearly 90,000 dams listed in the National Inventory of Dams, the U.S. is home toan estimated 114,000 miles of federal and non-federal levees, many of uncertain condition.According to surveys of association members conducted by the authors in 2004 and 2009, thereis an inadequate supply of qualified candidates for jobs relating to dam

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Mora, New Mexico Tech; Ricardo Negron, WPAFB; Robert McGahern, DDR&E; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

PartnershipWPAFB’s AFRL/XPPD, Domestic Partnering Branch, was selected by DoD as the coordinatorresponsible for the NDEP implementation in the state of Ohio. The selection was made based onthe strong series of on-going STEM programs at AFRL been managed by XPPD. One of theseprograms is the Dayton Regional STEM Center partnership. The Center was created in 2007 viaa National Governors Association competitive process to be the hub of STEM curriculum design, Page 15.909.2training and support for educators in order to advance the goal of preparing all students with theskills and knowledge to participate in the high-demand STEM careers of the future. The