Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Adam Kirn, Clemson University; Beshoy Morkos, Florida Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

identifying and understanding factors that contribute toengineering students' motivation to learn and succeed, and compare these for different studenttypes (by demographics and choice of major). A quantitative study was conducted in which theMotivation and Attitudes in Engineering (MAE) survey was developed using achievement valueas the theoretical framework. Three constructs were identified through factor analysis:Expectancy, Present Perceptions (students' perceptions of their present tasks in engineeringstudies), and Future Perceptions (students' perceptions of their future tasks as engineers). Surveyresponses over the course of the first year in engineering for a single cohort of students (n=959)were collected and tested for internal reliability

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico PE, Virginia Tech; Matthew Arnold Boynton PE, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, many of the existing studiesrely on quantitative surveys so the relative importance of factors are based only on the factorspre-determined to be relevant, i.e., participants can only answer questions about the factors theyare asked about. Because no single framework currently appears sufficient to adequately explainthe unique set of challenges Appalachian students face related to engineering as a career choice,we are embarking on a broader qualitative study of potential factors that draws on known factorsbut also explores potential interactions as well as areas not well accounted for in existingtheories.In light of this goal, this paper focuses on the development of appropriate interview protocols(high school, college and working professionals

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

implementation.The project collaborators worked closely to design a 37-hour Biosystems Technology Certificatefocused on process engineering, applied life science and engineering technology. The certificatealso includes college transfer courses for those students wanting to pursue a four-year degree atClemson University. Page 23.969.53. Biosystems Technology MinorOne of the principle goals of the BT-ATE project was to establish a 15 credit hour BiosystemsTechnology academic minor at Clemson University. The establishment of a new minor areainvolves review and approval of new courses and the program of study at the department,college, and university levels.The