Conference Session

Engineering Student Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan Ph.D., Boise State University; Patricia Pyke, Boise State University; Susan Shadle Ph.D., Boise State University; R. Eric Landrum, Boise State University

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Educational Research and Methods

forengineering and computer science graduates, began focusing heavily on student successinitiatives in 2004 with support from the Engineering Schools of the West Initiative, through theWilliam and Flora Hewlett Foundation. This first wave of initiatives was critically assessed, andengineering student success became a focal point for the CoE. Internal research conducted underthis grant exposed numerous roadblocks that impeded students' academic success. In 2010,another large grant, funded through the National Science Foundation Science Talent ExpansionProgram (STEP), was awarded to increase the numbers of students graduating with STEMdegrees. This grant engaged an interdisciplinary, cross-college team of STEM educatorspassionate about continuous

Conference Session

Engineering Student Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Blum, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

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Educational Research and Methods

college impact was usually the direct relationship of collegeenvironment on student outcomes as expressed in relationship B. Relationship C expresses theconcept that some portion of the outcomes a student realizes was affected by inputs independentof the college environment. Significantly, this model also allows for the analysis of certaininteractions expected by theory that have direct impact on the question being studied. The effect Page 24.486.3of input was expected to be different in different college settings as shown by the AC interaction.This interaction was of particular interest when comparing military academies to civilianinstitutions

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan M. Hicks, University of Florida; Amy Elizabeth Bumbaco, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

. Refining a Critical Thinking Rubric for Engineering. in Proc. Asee Natl. Conf. Expo. Louisville Ky Pap. Ac 1518, (2010).69. Donawa, A., Martin, C. & White, C. Re-engineering engineering: Teaching Students How to Think Critically. in Proc. 2007 Am. Soc. Eng. Educ. Conf. (2007).70. Donawa, A. Impact of critical thinking instruction on minority engineering students at a public urban higher education institution. in Proc. 2011 Am. Soc. Eng. Educ. Conf. (2011).71. Douglas, E. P. Critical Thinking Skills of Engineering Students: Undergraduate vs. Graduate Students. in Proc. 2006 Am. Soc. Eng. Educ. Conf. (2006).72. Fleming, J., Garcia, N. & Morning, C. The critical thinking skills of minority engineering students: An exploratory

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology and the Internet in Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California; Jaebong Yoo, Samsung Electronics

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Educational Research and Methods

context of discussion forums (Table 1). Complete citations for theinstruments, and studies of their application, are provided in Appendix I. Page 24.896.2Table 1. Instruments investigated.Name ReferenceAcademic Confidence Scale (ACS) (Sander & Sanders, 2003; Bandura, 2001)Academic Self Efficacy Scale (ASES) (Elias & Loomis, 2000; Lent et al., 1997; 1986)Motivated Strategies for Learning (Pintrich et al., 1991)Questionnaire (MSLQ)Academic Locus of Control (LOC) (Rotter, 1966; Trice, 1985)Patterns of Adaptive Learning

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole P Pitterson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #9661”Actively constructing interactive engineering learning environments”Miss Nicole P Pitterson, Purdue University, West Lafayette I am a second year PhD student in the Engineering Education Department at Purdue University. I currently hold a MSc in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Illinois University. My research interest is eliciting students’ conceptual understanding of AC circuits using an active learning approach. I work under the tutelage of Dr. Ruth Streveler.Dr. Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ruth A. Streveler is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Kaupp, Queen's University; Brian M Frank, Queen's University

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Educational Research and Methods

: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success. Washington, DC: American Association of Colleges and Universities and Hart Research Associates, 2013.5. M. S. Roth, “Beyond critical thinking,” The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2010.6. R. W. Paul, L. Elder, and T. Bartell, “California Teacher Preparation for Instruction in Critical Thinking: Research Findings and Policy Recommendations.,” 1997.7. A. P. Finley, “How Reliable Are the VALUE Rubrics?,” Peer Review, vol. 13, no. 4, 2012.8. L. J. Shuman, “AC 2012-3847: CCLI: MODEL ELICITING ACTIVITIES,” presented at the Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 2012.9. T. P. Yildirim, L. Shuman, M. Besterfield-Sacre, and T. Yildirim, “Model

Conference Session

Student Beliefs, Motivation and Self Efficacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney June Faber, Clemson University; Sarah Jane Grigg, Clemson University; Adam Kirn, Clemson University; Justine M. Chasmar; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods