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Communication and Engineering Careers: Motivating Our Students

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tristan T. Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey S. Bryan; Judith Shaul Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology

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, using technology in the classroom, faculty development in instructional design, teaching diversity, and peer coaching. Dr. Utschig completed his PhD in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.Jeffrey S. Bryan Jeffrey S. Bryan is currently in his second-year of Georgia Tech’s M.S. program in digital media. He at- tended Southern Utah University as an undergraduate, and majored in English education. He worked for several years as a trainer for AT&T, teaching adult learners, and as an editor for an opinion research com- pany. He currently works as a Graduate Research Assistant in Georgia Tech’s Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL), where he assists with assessment and data

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Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University

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Paper ID #7372Cyber Science - Interdisciplinary Approach to Cyber StudiesDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation CenterProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University Galen Turner is the Maxfield Professor of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Louisiana State Uni- versity in 1999. His primary research areas include graph theory, network analysis, matroid theory, and combinatorics, as well as engineering education. He currently serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society (LEES) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Haas, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Lynn S. McElholm, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sonya M Renfro, University of Connecticut; Elizabeth S. Herkenham, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ; Melissa Marshall, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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programs. Haas currently consults with engineering and science related institutions to advise on best practices in communication, from presentations to print. Christine received her M.B.A. in Marketing and International Business from Drexel University and her B.A. in English and Film from Dickinson College.Lynn S. McElholm, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMs. Sonya M Renfro, University of Connecticut Ms. Renfro is a Program Coordinator for the Engineering Diversity Programs in the School of Engineering at UConn. She is the advisor for UConn Engineering Ambassadors, and also works with other UConn diversity programs such as BRIDGE, daVinci, and MYO.Ms. Elizabeth S. Herkenham, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ms. Elizabeth

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Communication, Professional Development, and the Engineering Ambassador Network

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Melissa Marshall, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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and measurement. Her measurement interests include the development of instruments to measure the engineering professional skills and using qualitative data to enhance the response process validity of tests and instruments.Ms. Melissa Marshall, Pennsylvania State University, University ParkMr. Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Michael Alley is an associate professor of engineering communication at Pennsylvania State University. He serves on the advisory board of the Engineering Ambassador Network. With Melissa Marshall and Christine Haas, he teaches advanced presentation skills to Engineering Ambassadors in workshops across the country.Dr. Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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Communication, Professional Development, and the Engineering Ambassador Network

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johanna Gretchen Hatzell, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Melissa Marshall, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Christine Haas, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

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past eight years. As the Director of Operations for Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Engineering, she managed operations and strategic initiatives for the newly formed Office of the Dean of Engineering. As Director of Marketing for Drexel College of Engineering, she oversaw an extensive communication portfolio and branding for seven departments and programs. Christine currently consults with engineering and science related insti- tutions to advise on best practices in communication, from presentations to print. Christine received her MBA in marketing and international business from Drexel University and her B.A. in English and Film from Dickinson College.Dr. Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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A Challenge to Engineering Educators

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Purdue University; Kacey Beddoes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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engineering communication. We then present ourfindings on the ways in which the deficit model has recently been enacted in engineeringcommunication contexts. Next, we present a framework of key concepts integral to publiccommunication so that engineers can reflect upon how these dimensions affect the wayscommunication with the public is carried out. The paper concludes with a discussion ofsignificance, intersecting issues, and future work.Overview of the Deficit ModelThe deficit model, a term originally coined by science studies scholar Brian Wynne,1 refers toapproaches to science and engineering (S&E) communication and outreach that are based on thebelief that publics are critical or skeptical of, and not interested in, S&E because they do

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Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominic M. Halsmer PE, Oral Roberts University; Peter Wesley Odom, Oral Roberts University; Jessica Fitzgerald, Oral Roberts University; Taylor Gipson Tryon, Oral Roberts University

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year 1612. It was in this station that Harvey began to start hisresearch and further his understanding about the anatomy of the human body. Harvey spent theseyears focused upon the circulatory system of the body. He was fascinated with the process ofblood circulation, and was continually searching for the truth behind the process. As “physicianextraordinary” to James I, Harvey had some access to cadavers by which to conduct his research.This access to the human body proved invaluable in Harvey’s research, however he began to seethings that did not match up to the commonly held teachings of the time.During the 1600’s the view of the circulatory system was that of a body full of veins which couldpump blood both to and from the heart

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society (LEES) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashlea Noelle Krupa, Pennsylvania State University; Melissa Marshall, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University; Christine Haas, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Johanna Gretchen Hatzell, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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females in engineering and because middle and high school femalestudents are more lik kely to see th hemselves beeing able to ssucceed as aan engineerinng student iff theysee a fem male engineering student only a few years y older tthan them suucceeding.7 Engineering E students s cannnot just join the Engineeering Ambasssadors, but instead areselected through t an application a and a interview w process. O Once selectedd, students eiither undergo athree-credit course orr training woorkshops. Du uring the

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Institutional Perspectives and Boundary Work

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valerie C. Lundy-Wagner, New York University

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Page 23.657.71. Ohland, M. W., Orr, M. K., Lundy-Wagner, V., Veenstra, C. P., & Long, R. A. (2011). Viewing access and persistence in engineering through a socioeconomic lens. Engineering and Social Justice: In the University and Beyond, 157.2. National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics. (2011). Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2011 ( No. NSF 11-309). Arlington, VA.3. Donaldson, K., Lichtenstein, G., & Sheppard, S. (2008). Socioeconomic status and the undergraduate engineering experience: Preliminary findings from four American universities. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference

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Restructuring/Rethinking STEM

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Geselowitz, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lyle Feisel P.E., Binghamton University

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-a.s.go, ASET(AccFditation Bo.rd for Enginoo.tng.nd Tgchnology),thg primary accroditationorganizatlonfor poat secondaryengineeringand tochnobgtac5demtc uniE in tho UnitedStat s, ruvlaedit3 r€quiEmentsfor undergraduatop.ogram6lead-iigto a bacheto/s of sciencedegrceln engim€ring. The n€w standaratt,known as EC200O, ,equire liat studenb receivingthe B.S,dogreenundorstand the tmpactof engii€eringsolutionl in a gtobal,economrc, envinonmental! andtocietalcontoxl.,, ThefollowingquertionnaiEIs dtvidodinto fivesho secuons: A. You. collegoor univeEity's a$pon3e to tfte ABETstandarde B. Youaacademicuoit,sexpedence with onlinecouEes C. Your aGademlcunifs interult in ofiering edd[ionrl onlin6 course3to mo€tthe ABET

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Institutional Perspectives and Boundary Work

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna M Riley, Smith College; Victoria Henry, Smith College; Lucia C Leighton, Smith College

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;5000 <10,000 >30,000 <10,000 <5000 <5000 >30,000 <5000Instruction A&S Prof+ Prof+ Prof+ Balanced Prof Balanced Balanced Assoc-Program A&S A&S A&S iatesGraduate Single Single Doc/ Comp Single Postbac Prof./ Comp N/APrograms Doc Doc Prof Doc Doc Prof Doc DocUndergrad Full time Full Full time Full time Full time Full time Full time Full time

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Difference, Disability, and (De)Politicization: The Invisible Axes of Diversity

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy E. Slaton, Drexel University

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other words, we may see the society in which itoperates.Bibliography1. Schaffer, S. (1995.) Accurate measurement is an English science. In M.N. Wise (Ed.), The Values of precision(pp. 135-172). Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.2. Slaton, A. (2001). Reinforced concrete and the modernization of American building, 1900-1930. Baltimore:Johns Hopkins University Press.3. Gooday, G. J.N. (1995). "The Morals of energy metering: Constructing and deconstructing the precision of theVictorian electrical engineer's ammeter." In M. N. Wise (Ed.), The Values of precision (pp. 239-282). Princeton,NJ: Princeton University Press.4. Tonso, K.L. (1996). The impact of cultural norms on women. Journal of Engineering Education, 85, 3: 217–225.5. Cech, E. A

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Communication, Professional Development, and the Engineering Ambassador Network

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Talbot; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Melissa Marshall, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Christine Haas, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

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.. Engineerinng Ambassaddors givetheir outreach preesentations tot science an nd math classses in teams of two. Thee careersassem mbly presenttation is giveen in teams of o four to sixx, dependingg on how maanyambaassadors visit the school.. In these carreers assembbly presentattions, the am mbassadorshave the opportun nity to reinfoorce the messsages from Changing thhe Conversation. Leadersh hip. In additiion to commmunication traaining and eexperience, aambassadorssgain valuable v leadership skillls. At Penn State, S for exaample, ambaassadors are required toread the t book Lin nchpin: Are You Y Indispen nsible 8 by S

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Institutional Perspectives and Boundary Work

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Tyler J Hertenstein, Ohio Northern University; Graham Talmadge Fennell, Ohio Northern University; Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

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Experience 2 1 Foundations of Mathematics 3Extra Disciplinary Seminar 3 Development Across the Lifespan 3 15 16FALL - Junior Crd SPRING- Junior CrdStatistics for Scientists & Engineers 3 Engineering Education 1 4Computer Applications 3 Educational Psych & Instr Practices 3Curriculum and Assessment 3 Literacy Acros s Content Areas AYA/MA 3Foundations in Geometry 3 Technical Elective 2 3Technical Elective

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Restructuring/Rethinking STEM

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicola Sochacka, University of Georgia; Kelly Woodall Guyotte, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia

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oof art (educattion)and envirronmental en ngineering, with w an apprreciation for aesthetics aand the compplex relationshipsbetween people, objeects and placces on the on ne hand, and training in ssustainable ddesign andnatural syystems on thhe other. Givven the diverrsity of fieldss under the S STEM and S STEAMumbrellaas, it is evident that the coourse describ bed here connstitutes a paarticular takee on STEAM Meducation n. We argue that this uniique combin nation of art eeducation, eenvironmentaal engineerinngand landsscape architeecture provid ded a valuab ble standpoinnt from whicch to generatte

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society (LEES) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

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learning process. All involved wouldbenefit. As one writer put it, “I think mentors should be role models, BUT a role model who hasn'tforgotten where s/he came from, how s/he got to where s/he is now and always looking back to seeif s/he can help those that came from the very same place.”3 Everyone has had to write, andengineering faculty continue to have to produce text throughout their careers. By taking their owntravels through communication as a means to get engineering students to look at their own tasks, abond can form that allows for the improvement of student text.ProcedureHow does one approach a situation where the faculty is to be asked to perhaps open up to studentsin an area that they may not be totally comfortable? How do you get

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Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, College of Engineering Pune; Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe, College of Engineering, Pune

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information.Many learning style models have been formulated and instruments developed to assess preferences that arebenefitting millions of users. Examples of learning styles are: active v/s reflective and visual v/s verbal. Activelearners rely on activities while reflective learners take recourse to reflection. Visual learners benefit fromvisual cues like pictures and charts and verbal learners feel comfortable with words. In real life, we have to useall the learning styles and therefore achieve balance between them. We can rely on our stronger styles to learndifficult areas and hone our weaker styles to learn easier areas. Liberal learning can provide the requiredopportunities to experiment and bring in the required balance.Liberal Learning

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Rethinking Engineering Writing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brad Jerald Henderson, University of California, Davis

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designs. Thus, the writing assignment’s design elementfocused on system-level workflow, rather than details. The final project deliverable was an 8- to12-page report recommending an optimal conveyer type and tooling to meet target yield andbudget specifications.In test-teaching the assignment, the instructor’s objectives were as follows: 1. Observe how students respond to the assignment and determine to what extent they perceive educational benefit(s) toward developing their engineering communication skills. 2. Reveal emergent issues and how to fix them. 3. Observe the students’ reaction to the supplied topic for their assigned report documents and determine to what extent the students view a turn-key, macroscopic

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A Challenge to Engineering Educators

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isolde Adriana Parker, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah; Seetha Veeraghanta, University of Utah

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undergraduates “tend to overrate theirabilities a great deal when it comes to finding information on the Internet”[5]. According toBuschman and Warner, undergraduates generally consider themselves to be competent and effective Page 23.478.3researchers, though assessments of their information literacy skills show that they are not nearly ascapable as they believe themselves to be [6]. More often than not, “[s]tudents do not understand theresearch process as well as they know electronic tools”[7].Furthermore, undergraduates overestimate the effectiveness of their information searches. A search isgenerally deemed successful if it yields numerous

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Difference, Disability, and (De)Politicization: The Invisible Axes of Diversity

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie L Taylor, University of Utah

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thus, the feminine in any representation is devalued.Consequently, the dichotomous relationships ensue. For example, understanding that to be anengineer is to not be a student in the humanities. The two colleges and cultures representgendered disciplines in this sense.3 Using Putnam et al.’s, explanation of hierarchy in difference,masculine is privileged and so it becomes the ideal.10 Therefore, anything outside of this standardarguably will be a tension.Examining the culture surrounding this tension and in order to better understand the output ofgraduates, Godfrey and Parker found that engineers have certain ways of performing engineer.2They contend that as long as people stay close to the engrained way of “being an engineer” theyare accepted

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A Challenge to Engineering Educators

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa DuPree McNair, Virginia Tech; Wende Garrison, Virginia Tech

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-Hill. 11. Latham, G., Latham, S. D., & Whyte, G. (2004). Fostering Integrative Thinking: Adapting the Executive Education Model to the MBA Program. Journal of Management Education, 28(1), 3-18. 12. Miller, A. (1981). Integrative thinking as a goal of environmental education. The Journal of Environmental Education, 12(4), 3-8. 13. Peterson, R. S., & Nemeth, C. J. (1996). Focus Versus Flexibility Majority and Minority Influence Can Both Improve Performance. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 22(1), 14-23. 14. Arkowitz, H. (1992). Integrative theories of therapy. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. 15. Showers, C. (1992). Evaluatively integrative thinking about

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A Challenge to Engineering Educators

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold R Underwood, Messiah College

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affects both the amount of time we expect students to spend onIPC project work, and progress they should make toward completion of their portfolio.Establishing a Policy on the Progress of Portfolio CompletionReasonable expectation of progress must be set on the collection and presentation ofportfolio entries by students. For practicality, we tie the policy of progress on portfolioentry categories to the number of credits in each project course. Thus, each semester, aproject student must include an entry (i.e., artifact(s) and reflective commentary) for at Page 23.1344.9least one activity per project course credit. Each new entry must be in a category

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Rethinking Engineering Writing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven R Walk, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Education, vol. 82, no. 1, pp. 59–61. 2. Hawkins, S., M. Coney, and K. Bystrom, “Incidental Writing in the Engineering Classroom,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 85, no. 1, 1996, pp. 27–33. 3. Hendricks, R., and E. Pappas, 1996. “Advanced Engineering Communication: An Integrated Writing and Communication Program for Materials Engineers,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 85, no. 4, pp.343–352. 4. Sharp, J., J. Harb, and R. Terry, 1997. “Combining Kolb Learning Styles and Writing to Learn in Engineering Classes,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 86, no. 2, pp. 93–101. 5. Waitz, I., and E. Barrett, 1997. “Integrated Teaching of Experimental and Communication Skills to

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Restructuring/Rethinking STEM

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Robinson, University of South Carolina; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina

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Study to Determine which students would BenefitMost from Spatial Training” Proceedings of the ASEE, 2011.[8] Sorby, S., Wysocki, A.F. and Baartmans, B.J. “Introduction to 3D Spatial Visualization: An Active Approach”Prentice Hall, Inc.[9] Bodner, G. M. and Guay, R. B “The Purdue Visualization of Rotations Test”, The Chemical Educator, 2(4) 1-17,1997.[10] Jones, S. “The Bachelor of Arts in Engineering: A Paradigm for Bridging the Liberal Arts and Engineering”Proceedings of the ASEE, 2008.[11] National Academy of Engineering, The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering the New Century, NationalAcademies Press, D.C., 2004.[12] Hertzberg, J., Leppek, B. R. and Gray, K.E. “Art for the Sake of Improving Attitudes toward Engineering”Proceedings of

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Communication and Engineering Careers: Motivating Our Students

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Golder, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Deanna Gail Levis, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Darlene B Webb, British Columbia Institute of Technology

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, Elaine; Veilleux, Nanette. (2012). Strategic Pathways for Success: The Influence of OutsideCommunity on Academic Engagement. Journal of Engineering Education. Vol. 101 Issue 3, pp. 512-538.11. Rodgers, K.A., Marra, R.M., Shen, D., Bogue, B. (2012). Leaving Engineering: A Multi-Year Single InstitutionStudy. Journal of Engineering Education. Vol. 101, No. 1, pp. 6-27.12. Klopfer, E., Osterweil, S., & Salen, K. (2009). Moving learning games forward: Obstacles, opportunities, andopenness. The education arcade. Retrieved fromhttp://education.mit.edu/papers/MovingLearningGamesForward_EdArcade.pdf13. Horizon Report 2011. (2011). Two to three years: Game-based learning. Retrieved fromhttp://wp.nmc.org/horizon2011/sections/game-based-learning/14

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Difference, Disability, and (De)Politicization: The Invisible Axes of Diversity

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin A. Cech, Rice University

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. As the people who will fill theranks of engineering workers (and managers) in the future, our best hope for underminingexisting cultural structures of inequality such as depoliticization is to not socialize our studentsinto them in the first place.References1. Cech, Erin A. and Tom J. Waidzunas. 2011. “Navigating the Heteronormativity of Engineering: The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students.” Engineering Studies 3(1): 1-24.2. Faulkner, Wendy. 2000. "Dualism, Hierarchies and Gender in Engineering." Social Studies of Science 30:759-92.3. McIlwee, Judith S., and J. Gregg Robinson. 1992. Women in Engineering: Gender, Power, and Workplace Culture. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.4

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Restructuring/Rethinking STEM

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

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Communication and Engineering Careers: Motivating Our Students

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University; Christopher J Rowe, Vanderbilt University

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sortof career fair-type activity outside of class. A sampling of the universities in this university’speer and aspirational groups examined appears in Appendix 1.Courses involving career development concepts and activities have proliferated since the1980’s;13 however, little is known about the effectiveness of these courses on employability andthe ways other activities such as internships and prior experience contribute to student success.14Sagan’s 2000 study of the effects of career preparation suggested that any supplemental careerpreparation is valuable although a modest positive effect occurred when preparation wasconsidered independent of individual characteristics. Of course, related work experience andinternships had the greatest effect

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Difference, Disability, and (De)Politicization: The Invisible Axes of Diversity

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna M Riley, Smith College

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