Conference Session

Training and Support for NEEs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto; Sherif N Kinawy, University of Toronto; D. Grant Allen, University of Toronto; Chris Damaren, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto; Bryan Karney

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New Engineering Educators

potential improvement. This paper introduces the PPIT program and its importanceto student development, to understand the impact of the PPIT program on the professionaldevelopment of the students. Specifically, each student was asked to complete a questionnairebefore and after the PPIT program and we investigate this information for the purposes ofimproving PPIT and similar courses at other institutions. As we develop the course for nextyear, this study provides a framework that can assist in the development and improvement ofsimilar programs in other institutions going forward.INTRODUCTIONThe University of Toronto currently has a program for Ph.D. candidates in engineering to learnabout the transition from doctoral studies to academic careers

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K-12 Robotics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mercedes M McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Devayani Tirthali, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College, Columbia University; Elisabeth W McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Jason Sayres, Stevens Institute of Technology; Karen A DUPE Peterson, EdLab Group

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

a Middle and High School Robotics Curriculum from Formal Classrooms to an Informal Learning Environment: Strategies for Increasing Impact in EachAbstractThis paper will examine a robotics curriculum that is impacting educators and youth in bothformal, middle and high school classrooms as well as in a variety of informal learningenvironments. We have made comparisons between formal and informal learning environmentsin an effort to understand the varying impacts of this novel program on student learning ofscience concepts, their skills and abilities in applying engineering design and problem-solving,and their awareness and interest in engineering careers and the individuals who pursue thesecareers. Data from teachers

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet L. Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

revealed as a primary sourcefor TEAMS Clubs curricular activities.Need for ResearchIn discussing the engineering profession with high school-aged students, the questions still arise,“Can I be an engineer?” and “Should I be an engineer?” Despite our profession's attempts toeducate citizens on engineering as a viable career option, well-prepared high school studentsoften do not consider an engineering future, and doubt their ability to perform in an engineeringcapacity. At some point, a parent, another influential adult or a counselor may have informedthem that only students who love math and science and are willing to endure the intensity andrigors of a formal engineering education can become engineers

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Technologist and the Civil Engineer – What’s the Difference?

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe D Manous Jr P.E., Institute for Water Resources, USACE; Jon D Nelson, Tetra Tech, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

Services group of Tetra Tech, Inc. in Tulsa, Okla. He has 39 years of engineering experience with most of his career focusing on municipal water and waste water projects. He has been with Tetra Tech for 28 years. He holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University and a M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering from Oklahoma State University. Nelson is licensed as a professional engineer in four states and holds Class A operator licenses in Oklahoma for water works and waste water works. Nelson served on the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for twelve years and was board chair for two years. He served as president of the National Council of Examiners for

Conference Session

It Takes a Village: Engineering Beyond the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Inez N. Moore, Howard University; Dawn G. Williams, Howard University; Leonard Bernard Bliss; Kalynda Chivon Smith, Howard University

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Minorities in Engineering

. Kalynda Chivon Smith, Howard University Dr. Kalynda Smith is a social psychologist and Research Associate in the Civil Engineering Department at Howard University. Dr. Smith has conducted research involving gender role stereotypes, cognition, and the academic achievement of African American students. She is currently working on a longitudinal study that is investigating the academic pathways African American undergraduate engineering students take throughout their academic careers. Dr. Smith’s research interests include the academic achievement of African American students in the STEM disciplines, development of the self among pre-adolescents, and the impact various forms of media has on students’ academic achievement

Conference Session

Research on Learning, Performance, and Impact

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Chandra Y Austin Ph.D, Auburn University; Christine E. Hailey, Utah State University

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Minorities in Engineering

challenges that help develop students’ self-efficacy throughhands-on activities and practical application of math and science. An example of this is the Math,Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) program which uses a plethora of activities thatoffer exposure to engineering fields and careers.Co-curricular programs such as the MESA program have shown some success in providingpathways to STEM careers. MESA has created a model that is currently being used in nine statesemploying a range of activities to introduce underrepresented students to STEM careersincluding: college and career advisement, hands-on activities, state competitions, field trips, andguest lecturers.4 The Engineering Self-Efficacy, Interests, and Perceptions Survey (ESIPS)instrument

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Institutional Transformations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; D. Patrick O'Neal, Louisiana Tech University

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Women in Engineering

environment. This situation is of particular concern asresearch shows these issues have the greatest apparent impact on women, who often under-represent or altogether deny experiences of discrimination9.  With funding from the NSF ADVANCE Program (Award #0930232), the college hasimplemented a concerted systematic approach to address the issues of climate,retention/promotion and professional development, with the overall goal of implementingprograms, such as mentoring, which will increase employee satisfaction of both sexes andenhance retention rates, with a focus on performance and sustainability.  Theoretical Framework  Social Cognitive Theory10 and the extension of this theory to career development11 and worksatisfaction12,13 provide the underlying

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Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yunchen Huang, Mississippi State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; John M. Usher P.E., Mississippi State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

professors and graduate students not only helps build a solid path through graduatestudents’ careers, but is also pivotal to the success of engineering education. As more graduatestudents assume teaching responsibilities, it is important that they are given the advice andguidance regarding sound educational practices.In this paper, a new teaching mentoring model used in an industrial engineering department isintroduced. A brief comparison with graduate teaching preparation approaches in other industrialengineering departments, colleges, and universities is provided. Feedback from departmentadministration, mentor & mentee, and students of the mentee are discussed. Finally, summaryresults of the current mentoring program and suggestions for

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Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian E. White, CAU-SES; S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge

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Engineering Management

twospecific domains, viz., engineering leadership/project management, and career/business educa-tion); 2) the gathering and reporting of supporting data; 3) the application of relevant fundamen-tals from complexity theory; and 4) stimulating analogies about complex system behaviors andcomplex systems engineering principles. All this may influence a positive transformation in the“mindsights” of aspirants, students, teachers, professors, and college/university educators.IntroductionThis paper was initially conceived to evaluate the feasibility of free online education inenhancing anyone’s ability to establish their desired career while easing the requisite financialburden of having to go to college. This problem often arises either because of high

Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Austin Bates Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Anthony J Petrosino Jr, The University of Texas at Austin ; Kristen Bland, University of Michigan

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Blackboards is a design-based learning experience in afterschool clubs and summercamps that challenges middle school students to solve real world problems. The program isimplemented in a primarily Hispanic, low-income community adjacent to Austin, Texas a citywith a strong, technology-based economy, and earned district-wide attention with early successin team-based competitions. Beyond Blackboards aims to enhance interest and understanding ofengineering, as well as positively influence education and career goals for participants, andultimately, the entire district. This study examines the effects of Beyond Blackboards on girls’ (atraditionally underrepresented group in engineering) attitudes surrounding engineering.Specifically, this study

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bette Grauer, Kansas State University; Karen L Roberts, Upward Consulting; Tom C. Roberts P.E., FASEE, FNSPE, Kansas State University; Gary A. Clark, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students and teachers through the fields of chemistry, human ecology, gifted education, and central administration. She has facilitated programming in Science Olympiad, USFIRST, Engineering & Science Summer Institute (ESSI), Odyssey of the Mind, and STEM activities with local school districts. Dr. Roberts enjoys working with K-12 teachers and providing information relevant to career exploration.Prof. Tom C. Roberts P.E., FASEE, FNSPE, Kansas State University Roberts has more than 35 years experience in planning, organizational development, and leadership train- ing programs. He worked for Black & Veatch for sixteen years, formed Upward Consulting in 1989 and has served as a learning organization and process

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Y. Young, University of Central Florida; Cameron M. Ford, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida; Divya Bhati, University of Central Florida ; Kim A Small, University of Central Florida College of Engineering and Computer Science

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

impact student persistence and career choices in the STEM fields.Prof. Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida Michael Georgiopoulos received the Diploma in EE from the National Technical University in Athens, his MS degree and Ph.D. degree in EE from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, in 1981, 1983 and 1986, respectively. He is currently a Professor in the Department of EECS at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. From September 2011 to June 2012 he served as the Interim Assistant Vice President of Research at the Office of Research and Commercialization. Since July 2012 he is serving as the Interim Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. His research interests

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Malinda Faber, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation; Jeni Corn, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, NC State University; Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University; Alana Unfried, North Carolina State University; LaTricia Townsend

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

to transform the research and Page 23.59.3development of these assessment instruments into a model for effective guidance of innovativeSTEM educational practices in both formal and informal settings.MethodThe initial goal of the survey instrument development process was to develop an instrument thatmeasured changes in students’ confidence and efficacy in STEM subjects, 21st century learningskills, and interest in STEM careers. The STEM attitudes and careers sections were adapted froman evaluation of women-in-engineering program10. The careers section was further developedusing the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook11

Conference Session

Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Haungs, California Polytechnic State University; David Gillette, California Polytechnic State University; Debra L. Valencia-Laver, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Elizabeth Ann Lowham, California Polytechnic State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

students for a wide range of careers in professional fields thatcombine skills and interests in engineering, the arts, technology, and culture. As part of a quartersystem, the LAES program requires 52 quarter units (hereafter referred to as simply “units”) ofgeneral education, 40 units of Science and Mathematics, 34 units of Engineering, 24 units ofLiberal Arts, and 8 units of study abroad coursework. LAES students also take 16 units ofservice-based learning combined with their senior project work. Our graduates have successfulcareers as game designers, media developers, sound engineers, and technical writers, to namejust a few. For more information on advising and Engineering/Liberal Arts course selection,please refer to the following web page

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Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi

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Two Year College Division

) Page 23.251.3Graduation and Career Placement. Within each phase of student development, our research goalsand objectives are summarized in Table 2.Table 1 Enrollment Retention Rate (%) Graduation 2009 2010 2011 2008- 2009- 2010- 2009 2010 2011 09 10 11Total 70 79 91 71 73 72 12* 15* 18*Men 60 68 78 73 71 82 12* 13* 15*Women 10 11 13 80 80 75 0 2* 3

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Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Ron Terry, Brigham Young University; Steven L Shumway, Bringham Young University; Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University

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International

findingsregarding DR student understanding and interest in technology and engineering fields.For example, one of the primary research goals of this study was to understand thechange of DR student interest in technology and engineering fields as a result of a coursetherein. The pre-post survey questions, “Have you ever considered a career inTechnology?” (¿Alguna vez ha considerado una carrera en un campo de la tecnología?)and, “Have you ever considered a career in Engineering?” (¿Alguna vez ha consideradouna carrera en un campo de ingeniería?) helped the researchers understand this potentialattitudinal shift. Data was collected exclusively from surveyed students that stated a clearpositive or negative affirmation as to their choice, and the results are

Conference Session

FPD 2: Retention

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert P. Schroeder, University of Alaska Anchorage; Linda P. Lazzell, University of Alaska Anchorage

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First-Year Programs

conversations with the teachers and administrators in the K-12 system it was revealed thatmost believed that Alaska Native students were not interested in pursing careers in engineeringor science. Many teachers stated that their Alaska Native students did not have the interest,motivation or capacity to complete chemistry, physics, and trigonometry by the time theygraduated from high school. These courses were often not offered in most of the non-urban highschools that had high populations of Alaska Native students. Most of the Alaska Native studentswe were meeting stated that they could not have a career in engineering or science.The situation at UAA was similar. Many of the Alaska Native students who arrived at UAA hadtaken very few high school

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caye M Drapcho, Clemson University; Lib Crockett, Clemson University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

involved with schools in their local communities. Crockett found her true calling as an academic advisor for first-year engineering stu- dents at Clemson. During her 20 year career as an advisor she saw first-hand how students struggled to make the adjustment from high school to college. She helped develop and conduct transitional workshops on study skills, time management, test-taking and career/major choice for her students. She authored The General Engineering Newsletter and assisted in its transition from paper to electronic format. She also served as Transfer Coordinator for the College of Engineering and Science assisting all academic departments in the College with transfer evaluation and orientation as well as

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Persistence

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cate Samuelson, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington

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Women in Engineering

building/development in low-income urban and first-ring suburban en- vironments, supporting low-income students in accessing quality educational opportunities and experi- ences, and providing pathways and supports for low-income students and other underrepresented groups to pursue STEM-related careers. Her dissertation study is focused on the role that a community-based organization plays in connecting recent immigrant families living in low-income environments with the schools their children attend. She has worked as a Research Assistant and an Independent Research Con- sultant on a variety of projects, including those focused on educational leadership, STEM education, and academic and social supports for disadvantaged

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; brigette elizabeth prater thompson, Middle Tennessee State University

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Systems Engineering

University. Additionally, he has six years of industrial experience as a Senior Engineer and 17 years of academic experience as a professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Foroudastan’s academic experience includes teaching at Tennessee Technological University and Middle Tennessee State University in the areas of civil engineering, me- chanical engineering, and engineering technology. He has actively advised undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and minority students in academics and career guidance. Foroudastan has also served as Faculty Advisor for SAE, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Pre-engineering, ASME, Experimental Vehicles Program (EVP), and Tau Alpha Pi Honors Society. In addition to

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madelyn Espinosa, The Pavlis Institute - Michigan Technological Univerisity; Helena Keller, Michigan Technological University; Nicole Westphal, Michigan Technological University

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International

and languages (a warm welcome, a caring gesture, shared laughter, etc.).” (A2)Educational outcomesIn addition to preparing students for cross-cultural communication and increasing their culturalawareness, the Pavlis Institute has an immediate impact on students’ education. The Pavlis Institutebroadens students’ horizons beyond a traditional STEM (science, technology, engineering, andmathematics) education. While undergraduate degrees in engineering, the natural sciences, or otherSTEM fields might offer a student excellent career prospects, they often lack instruction oncommunication and leadership skills. This leaves students with an excellent understanding of their fieldbut a lack of preparation for leadership roles. Even though

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Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Alef, Rochester College; Soma Chakrabarti, University of Kansas

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Continuing Professional Development

and sustainable program.Introduction:Let’s assume that you are an organization whose technical leadership sees the necessity inestablishing and maintaining a technical continuing education program (TCEP) for its workforcein order to effectively and efficiently achieve its strategic technical goals. Further, let’s assumethat this technical leadership also sees the necessity to assure career path plans and processes thatintegrate with the development and retention of a valued workforce that will benefit from theknowledge derived by such a TCEP. These two assumptions help build the foundation for thesuccessful creation and continuation of a TCEP that will add value to the organization and theemployee. Without this dual benefit to the employee

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey G. Groark, Southern Methodist University; Delores M. Etter, Southern Methodist University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

electrophoresiscampers use a variety of math, science and Figure 1: Campers from the 2011CSI-Girlstechnology skills to analyze evidence and Camp investigate the mock crime sceneexperience being a crime scene investigator.In addition to the hands-on activities, campers also hear from real-world CSI experts whoprovide insight into different aspects of CSI andintroduce campers to careers that they mayotherwise be unaware exist. In theirpresentations, each presenter includes a briefoverview of their personal background, why theychose their particular career, what they careerentails, as well as recommendations for classes orextracurricular activities that students shouldconsider if they want to pursue a similar career.All presentations

Conference Session

Engagement in Formal and Informal Learning Environments

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Tech - CEISMC; Cher C Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Norman F. Robinson III, Georgia Institute of Technology - CEISMC; Julia Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

CEISMC, he served as a STEM Magnet Mathematics Teacher for Marietta STEM Middle School for two years. Robinson came to Marietta Middle School after serving seven years as an Aerospace Education Specialist for the Aerospace Education Services Project for NASA based at NASA Langley Research Center and NASA Glenn Research Center. His career in education started in Greenville, SC teaching mathematics at Tanglewood Middle School and Riverside High School for seven years starting in 1995. Currently, Robinson is a student in the Doctoral Program for Teaching and Learn- ing - Mathematics Education at Georgia State University. He earned a master’s of science in Natural and Applied Sciences with a concentration in Aviation

Conference Session

iSTEM

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. As effective asthese courses can be, they are still stand-alone and do not provide a complete approach inintegrated STEM education. Also, these courses, offered through Career and TechnicalEducation, do not have any elementary school analogs.Previous papers have discussed some of the approaches that the state of North Carolina is takingto implement STEM schools1,2. A recent presentation at the World Engineering EducationForum described some of the assessment done on STEM schools offered as engineering magnetschools3. More recently, the state DPI has worked with the Friday Institute for EducationalInnovation to create STEM implementation rubrics that will be used to certify STEM schools inthe state. These rubrics are available online at http

Conference Session

Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG); Craig A Chin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Mir M. Atiqullah, Southern Polytechnic State University; John F. Sweigart P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Beth Stutzmann, Southern Polytechnic State University; Wei Zhou

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the faculty advisor for the ASME student chapter.Prof. John F. Sweigart P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University John Sweigart is an Associate Professor in and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Depart- ment at southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, GA. His teaching responsibilities are currently centered on Materials. Prior to his teaching career, John was in the aircraft and composite materials in- dustries. He received his BS degree in ME from Missouri University and his MS in EM from what is now the Missouri University of Science and Technology.Dr. Beth Stutzmann, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr. Beth Stutzmann, is the Director of Bands at Southern Polytechnic State

Conference Session

Retaining and Developing Women Faculty in STEM

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Fu, MIT; Tahira N Reid, Purdue University; Janis P. Terpenny, Iowa State University; Deborah L. Thurston, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Judy M. Vance, Iowa State University; Susan Finger, Carnegie Mellon University; Gloria J. Wiens, University of Florida; Kazem Kazerounian, University of Connecticut; Janet Katherine Allen, University of Oklahoma; Kathy Jacobson

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Women in Engineering

teams; impacts of project choice and context; and the retention and success of under- represented students). She has 9 years of industry work experience with the General Electric Company (GE), including the completion of a 2-year corporate management program. Throughout her career, she has managed over $8 million of sponsored research and is the author of 150 peer-reviewed publications. She is a member and Fellow of IIE, a member and Fellow of ASME, and a member of ASEE, INFORMS, Alpha Pi Mu, and Tau Beta Pi. She serves as an associate editor for the ASME Journal of Mechanical Design and for the Engineering Economist. She has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching, in research, and for service.Dr

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigan State University; Megan Shannahan, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

inresearch also gain opportunities to meet graduate students and assist with graduate-level researchprojects, which can help students build the necessary academic and research skills to succeed infuture graduate studies.8–10 Perhaps most importantly, engaging in research often helpsundergraduates to clarify their academic interests and career ambitions, and make decisionsabout whether attending graduate school will help them reach their goals.11,12Michigan State University (MSU) offers a variety of summer research programs forundergraduates, including residential and non-residential options in STEM, SBE (Social,Behavioral, and Economic Sciences) and liberal arts disciplines. Most of these programs operateunder a common, 10-week calendar that begins

Conference Session

Engineering Identity 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine E Winters, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT); Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #7111From Freshman Engineering Students to Practicing Professionals: Changesin Beliefs about Important Skills over TimeDr. Katherine E Winters, Virginia Tech Katherine Winters earned her PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech studying the career goals and actions of early career engineering graduates. She also has BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from BYU.Dr. Holly M Matusovich, Virginia TechMs. Samantha Brunhaver, Stanford University Samantha Brunhaver is a fifth year graduate student at Stanford University. She is currently working on her PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erika A. Mosyjowski, University of Michigan ; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Diane L Peters, University of Michigan; Steven J. Skerlos, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Designing a Survey Instrument for a National Study of Direct-pathway and Returning Engineering Graduate StudentsAbstractThough a majority of engineering PhD students begin their doctoral career shortly aftercompleting an undergraduate degree, what we call direct-pathway students, a significantminority of students are “returners,” students who pursue a PhD after working outside ofacademia for five or more years. In the first phase of a three year NSF-funded study tocharacterize the population of returning engineering PhD students, we developed a nationally-distributed survey to compare experiences and perspectives of returners and direct-pathwaystudents. The survey