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Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Nadelson, Boise State University; Anne Louise Seifert, Idaho National Laboratory; Meagan McKinney, Boise State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, nature settings, government infrastructure, and people, can beinvaluable resources for connecting STEM curriculum within context which results in conditionsideal for promoting purposeful learning of authentic STEM content. Thus, community-basedSTEM resources offer ideal context for teaching STEM content. A benefit of focusing teacherattention on these contextual, content aligned resources is that they are in every community;making place-based STEM education a possibility, regardless of the location of STEM teachingand learning. Further, associating STEM teaching and learning with local resources addressesworkforce development and the STEM pipeline by exposing students to STEM careers andapplications in their local communities.The desire to align

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New Teaching Pedagogies: Methods and Assessments

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eric Nauman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Beth M. Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics

implementation of resonant micro/nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS); the behavior of electromechanical and thermomechanical systems operating in rich, multi-physics environments; and mechanics education. Dr. Rhoads is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), where he serves on the Student Design Committee and the Design Engineering Division’s Technical Com- mittees on Micro/Nanosystems and Vibration and Sound. Dr. Rhoads is a recipient of the National Sci- ence Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, the Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering’s Harry L. Solberg Best Teacher Award (twice), and the ASEE

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering: Educational Policy and Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robin Clark P.E., Aston University; Jane Andrews, Aston University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

resources directed towards children in Primary School (K-6). When lookingat provision overall, it is apparent that most of the initiatives focus on science & technologywith engineering & maths receiving considerably less coverage. This lack of exposure isaugmented by the almost total absence of engineering within the school curriculum; meaningthat for most young people, upon leaving High School, engineering fails to register as apotential future study or career choice[16,17,18] . In considering this issue, this paper provides abrief analysis of the second stage of a longitudinal study in which the researchers sought togain an insight into the operational issues faced by one of the UK’s largest for-profit non-governmental engineering

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The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Jason K Durfee P.E. P.E., Eastern Washington University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

todayare not even being considered. Israel7 (1995) stated that “a student who has completed atechnology education program should be able to participate as an active citizen by expressingtheir positions on technological issues, making wise consumer choices such as selecting, using, Page 24.1337.9and disposing of technical artifacts, and making informed career choices.” Technologicalliteracy, according to Wiens28 (1995), “is essential to the political and economic empowermentof the citizen.”An important aspect of technological literacy is not only to understand its consequences to someextent, but to also visualize the technologies. That is where the

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Engineering Student Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Tihanyi, University of Toronto; Penny Kinnear, University of Toronto

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Educational Research and Methods

/tries out versions of her chemical engineer identity.BackgroundThe motivation for the study goes back several years, as a result of our involvement with theCHE portfolio courses (CHE297 and CHE397). These courses afforded an opportunity forstudents to synthesize their learning in core courses, consider the relationships between whatthey were studying and their future careers and develop their written and oral communicationskills. What emerged from that experience was the sense that there were significant changeshappening in terms of how students viewed themselves as students and potential engineers; whatwe wanted to discover was what was happening in the curriculum—and what was, perhaps,inherent in the chemical engineering culture—to facilitate

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen A. Harper, Ohio State University; Lisa Abrams, Ohio State University; Jonathan P. Ruffley

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First-Year Programs

larger fraction of the cohort graduate in 4years or less (Mann-Whitney test, p < 0.008).Whether students chose to co-op or not could affect this data. The student records were examined tosee how often they reported being on co-op. While this is the only way to get an idea of thispotential effect so many years after the fact, it is not a completely reliable measure, as students whofind co-op opportunities without using the college’s career services office do not always fill out thepaperwork to inform the university. Roughly twenty-five percent of each group reported at least oneco-op experience. The honors students had slightly more terms on co-op than the standard students,but it was not a significant difference

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CPD Technical Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Jim Tappel, University of Cincinnati; BJ Zirger, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

Career the Topic Engineerng Degree Completion Opportunity Degree Figure 2 Participants Reasons for Participation in the MOOC 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Yes, an Engineering Yes, a Business Master's No Master's Degree Degree Figure 3 Participants Interest in Graduate ProgramParticipant’s responses to “Would you recommend this course or other University MOOCs to afriend?” are shown in Figure 4

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University; Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. (1995). The post-graduation pecuniary benefits of co-op participation: A review of the literature. Journal of Cooperative Education, 31(1): 25-41.7. Ingram, S., Bruning, S. & I. Mikawoz. (2009). Career and mentor satisfaction among Canadian engineers: Are there differences based on gender and company-specific undergraduate work experiences? Journal of Engineering Education, 98(2): 333-338.8. Ingram, S.A. (2005). Making the transition from engineering student to practicing professional: A profile of two women. International Journal of Engineering Education, 21(1): 151-157.9. Blair, B.F., Miller, M. & J. Hammer. (2004). The Impact of cooperative education on academic performance and compensation of engineering majors

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Industry Collaboration in Construction Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa M. Holliday, University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

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Construction

programs require faculty to hold a PhD,it is becoming increasingly difficult to find quality tenure-track faculty applicants with both aPhD and industry experience. Generally, the path to a PhD does not leave room for significantconstruction industry experience. The shortest path to a PhD is continuous education fromundergraduate through graduate school. Once a person leaves the education path and entersindustry, it is often hard to leave industry for full-time studies and construction does not lenditself to part-time graduate studies while working full-time. These divergent paths to aprofessional career leave a gap in prospective construction educators.The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) values construction experience

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Engineering Faculty: Interactions, Influences and Issues

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariafé Taeví Panizo, James Madison University; John Hollander, James Madison University; Jesse Pappas, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Robin D. Anderson, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

founding faculty member of the James Madison Uni- versity Department of Engineering. At JMU, Dr. Pierrakos is the Director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) and Director of the Advanced Thermal Fluids Laboratory. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineer identity, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through service, problem based learning methodologies, assessment of student learning, as well as complex problem solving. Her other research interests lie in cardiovascular fluid mechanics, sustainability, and K-12 engineering outreach. Dr. Pierrakos is a 2009 NSF CAREER Awardee. Dr. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in Engineering

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Engaging Minority Pre-College and Transfer Students in Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacie LeSure, Utah State University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Minorities in Engineering

impacted by it, generating multiple solutions, prototypingone of the solutions, and then testing it 17.The CEO of IDEO, a company recognized as the leader in design thinking, has said that designthinking might just be the quintessential career and college skill set for this new era, central tosuccess in every career 18. In 2005, IDEO introduced design thinking to engineering students atStanford University with the confidence that engineers and scientists can be trained to becomeinnovators 19.Since design is such a predominant and characteristic activity of the engineering profession,ABET has included it as an important criteria to evaluate engineering degree programs foraccreditation 20. With design skills being so significant to future engineers

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WIED: Medley

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Imran, Ajman University of Science & Technology, United Arab Emirates (UAE).; Mohamed Nasor M. Kalil; Fahar Ghalib Hayati, Ajman University of Science & Technology

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #9785Attracting and Retaining Women in Undergraduate Engineering Programs –A Case StudyDr. Ahmed Imran, Ajman University of Science & Technology, United Arab Emirates (UAE).Dr. Mohamed Nasor M. KalilProf. Fahar Ghalib Hayati, Ajman University of Science & Technology Professor Fahar Hayati graduated with B.Eng.(Hons) in Electronic Engineering from Sheffield University in 1966. He received his Ph.D. from Edinburgh University in 1971. Since 1969 Professor Hayati has worked both in industry and in university in several countries. With a career stretching over 45 years he made vast contributions as an academic

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Critical Thinking, Leadership, and Creativity

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

hiscommitment to broadening the education of engineers earned him the Olmsted Award in 1987,the top prize of our division.3 Today, we focus on the pedagogic reform that he pursued twodecades earlier at the University of Texas at Austin.Koen and the Emphasis on Teaching at UT AustinKoen was born in Graham, Texas, the child of two educators. When Koen was still a young boy,his father changed his career from teaching to photojournalism and moved to Austin where hebecame the staff photographer for the University of Texas at Austin. Through his father’s work,Koen came to know John J. McKetta, the chair of the Chemical Engineering Department andlater Dean of the College of Engineering.4Koen enrolled at the University of Texas, studying Chemical Engineering

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

(co-PI) is an Assistant Professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education. She has her doctorate in Engineering Education and her strengths include qualitative and mixed methods research study design and implementation. Her expertise includes motivation and related frameworks, using these frameworks broadly to study student engagement in learning, student recruitment into and retention within engineering programs and careers, faculty teaching practices and intersections of motivation and learning strategies. Page 24.309.1 c American Society for Engineering

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Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

findings against a previously reported research initiative from 20027.On the whole, the data suggested the:  Program of the study received an increasingly positive assessment over time,  Program enhanced the students’ portfolio of skills, i.e., to assess, assimilate and apply learned content  Program and students benefited from the continuous quality improvement process,  Directed project was perceived as being an important part of the program and also important to the students,  Program provided a positive impact on student career, opportunities, job responsibilities and salary, and,  Employers of the students were largely supportive with both time release and educational assistance and many

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudarsan Rangan, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University

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College Industry Partnerships

P Page 24.678.6Figure 2:: Day-to-Day y Internship PlanVII. Recruiting the Best Interns While the candidate interviewing and selection is beyond the scope of this article, there are some responsibilities to ensure the organization gets the best candidates. It is important to identify educational institutions that have the candidate pool with the academic backgrounds and skill sets that you need in your interns. The business can then work with faculty and students with projects, get involved with student organizations8 and develop relationship with the school to establish their brand. Additionally, the organization could also develop relationships with career center or internship

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Cross, Carnegie Mellon University; Emily Hamner, Carnegie Mellon University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, to identify different types of student talentsand provide individually paced instruction for students at different levels within the sameclassroom?Towards the completion of this evaluation, we are developing numerous new assessment tools.We will collect qualitative evidence via student interviews and classroom observationsmeasuring student interest in technology topics and confidence in using and creating technology.We will collect quantitative evidence via student surveys measuring changes in studentperceptions of engineering careers, technology and engineering skills, engagement with coursematerials, and attitudes towards technology. We are developing teacher interviews, classroomimplementation logs, and surveys to collect qualitative and

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FPD 3: Retention

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Tom G. Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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First-Year Programs

engineeringand mechanical and materials engineering. LabVIEW™ and the LEGO MINDSTORMS®platform were selected as the tools for the program. LabVIEW is an especially useful tool,which engineering students repeatedly encounter during their undergraduate careers. LEGOMindstorms give students an intuitive approach to programming, with immediate, visual results.As a result of strong teaming experiences in the workshops, the students work more effectivelyand collaboratively in their coursework. The students also interact one-on-one withundergraduate and graduate engineering students who exhibit enthusiasm for engineering. Theserelationships continue into the academic year, providing a support community for the newstudents

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Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura-Ann Shaa Ling Chin, Villanova University; Justinus Agus Budi Satrio, Villanova University; Kenneth A. Kroos, Villanova University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #9271Integrating Freshmen into Exploring the Multi-faceted World of Engineeringand Sustainability through Biofuels Synthesis from Waste Cooking OilMs. Laura-Ann Shaa Ling Chin, Villanova University A Malaysian native, Laura-Ann Chin attended the University of Arizona where she completed her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering. Throughout her undergraduate career, Laura has worked with numerous cut- ting edge projects including studying endocrine disrupting compounds in wastewater, researching genetic stability of E.Coli in a novel COSBIOS reactor (RWTH, Aachen Germany) and designing an automated zebrafish tracking

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Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Arielle Citrin, Lafayette College; Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College

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Environmental Engineering

career he has been active in the community, at the local, state and national level. He has served as chair of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) research commit- tee, chair of the Bethlehem Environmental Advisory Committee, vice president of Lehigh Valley Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), secretary of ASCE/Environmental and Water Re- sources Institute (EWRI) Water Supply Engineering Committee and been a member of the AWWA/ASCE WTP Design 4th Edition Steering Committee. He currently serves on the states PWEA Research Com- mittee and Water Works Operators’ Association of Pennsylvania (WWOAP) scholarship committee, and locally on the Bethlehem Backyards for Wildlife committee

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Raise the Bar – Visions for the Future, Bodies of Knowledge, and Accreditation Vicissitudes.

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting

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Civil Engineering

capability examples, see Appendix E for an example of a TechnicalCapability which is Capability 5, Design, and then Appendix F for an example of aProfessional Practice Capability that being 20, Business Aspects of Engineering.Uses of the Engineering Body of KnowledgeThe EBOK can be useful, in a variety of ways, to various members of the profession andthose with whom they interact; it is not an abstract concept. The EBOK is a foundationon which professionals prepare for and build careers and from which they communicateabout their profession to others. Page 24.945.14

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryndol A. Sones, U.S. Military Academy

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Nuclear and Radiological

ourradiation detection course. Students use the detectors to make measurements, calculateefficiency, determine FWHM, examine secondary interactions, and assess shieldingcharacteristics of materials separating the source and the detector. Our problem sets and writtenexams assess student achievement on calculations relating to these type tasks. And the results aregood. But, what our students never see are the visible photons produced when the gamma raysinteracts with the scintillator crystal, how that light makes its way to a photocathode to produceselectrons, how the electrons numbers are multiplied at different dynodes, and how thoseelectrons generate the pulse that enables radiation detection. A revelation in my career as aneducator came last year on

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University; David Jonathan Woehr, University of North Carolina Charlotte; Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eduardo Salas, University of Central Florida; Kyle Heyne, University of Central Florida

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Towson State University. She was previously an Assistant Professor of Management at Clemson Univer- sity and worked for ten years in banking before beginning her academic career. Her areas of research include control in organizations, especially peer influences and other social controls, and teamwork. Her research has been published in journals such as Academy of Management Learning & Education, Orga- nization Science, Educational & Psychological Measurement, Journal of Managerial Issues, Information and Management, and Journal of Information Technology Management.Dr. David Jonathan Woehr, University of North Carolina CharlotteMr. Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Daniel M. Ferguson is the

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Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 1: In the Classroom

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach; William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach

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Engineering and Public Policy

account allows student engineers andtechnologists to make better selections of the best designs in terms of performance,cost, and return on investment for new product situations in their future careers.14-15References1. Smith Kevin B. and Larimer, Christopher W. (2009). The Public Policy Theory Primer. Philadelphia: Westview Press.2. Halimahtun, M. K. (2006). Embracing diversity in user needs for affective design. Applied Ergonomics, 37(4), 409-418. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.apergo.2006.04.0053. Mihelcic, J. R., Crittenden, J. C., Small, M. J., Shonnard, D. R., Zhang, Q., Chen, H., . . . Schnoor, J. L. (2003). Sustainability science and engineering: the emergence of a new metadiscipline. Environ. Sci Technol., 37(23), 5314

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Best of Computers in Education Division

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cory Brozina, Virginia Tech; Steven Culver, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

and MethodsWe analyze institution-level survey data collected from entering first year students (n=2,658,which represents a 50% response rate from the entering cohort) at a major research institution.Data were collected from students following university admission but prior to matriculation inthis Pre-Orientation Freshmen Survey conducted by the university’s Office of Assessment andEvaluation. Our data include responses from the incoming 2013–2014 cohort, which was thefirst year in which the survey was administered. The survey gathered information onexpectations for the university experience, career aspirations, high school academic experiences,and affinity for community engagement. In addition, the survey collected information onrespondents

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Capstone & Senior Design Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Quinn Alexander Parnell; Turki Arif Aldulaijan, Michigan Technological University; Kerry O'Conner

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Engineering Technology

, technology, andengineering education. In fall 2013 total enrollment was 6,979 students, including 1,333 (19.1%)graduate students. Over 65% of Michigan Technological University students are enrolled inengineering and technology programs.The EET program offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology and isdesigned to train the future workforce directly in response to industry needs. The EET program isapplication-oriented and focuses on preparing graduates for entry into the workforce upongraduation. Graduates of the program are electrical engineering technologists with career optionsin micro-controller applications, robotics, industrial automation, instrumentation, and control.A major strength of the EET program in attracting and

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Enhancing the Underrepresented Student Experience

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Gulf Coast University; Gerardo Javier Pinzon PE, Texas A&M International University

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Minorities in Engineering

engineering workshop for students and an articulation agreement with thelocal community college. Our faculty participated in the CBI workshop that was offered by theUniversity of Texas, Pan American program however that is not part of the activities described inthis paper. Their results are mostly not yet available.At Caňada College in Redwood City California, the Summer Engineering Institute4 is a programvery similar to the one presented here that includes two-week summer engineering workshopsheld on the campus of San Francisco State University and taught by the faculty from bothinstitutions. It is aimed at underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged students pursuingSTEM careers. The workshop introduces students to the engineering educational

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; William S. Oates, Florida State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

analysis. Other seminars will be dedicated to professional development issues such as professional ethics & responsible conduct of research, how to be successful in graduate school, career path decision, and effective technical communication. Finally, selected research topics will be given by both participating faculty and other invited speakers to broaden the background of the REU students beyond their own subjects. A list of presenters and seminar topics is included in the Table below. Table 4. REU Weekly Seminar Series Presenters Topics Chiang Shih/Janice Dodge Program orientation/Lab Safety Chiang Shih Responsible

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K-12 and Precollege Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 2 of 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon Gregory Morton, Drexel University ; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Matthew Nester VanKouwenberg; Chris Lehmann, Science Leadership Academy; Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

program (DGE-0947936) encourages K-12students to pursue careers in STEM fields by using the fourteen National Academy ofEngineering (NAE) Grand Challenges1 as motivational and instructional tools. The NSF-fundedprogram pairs graduate students in STEM with K-12 teachers to develop project-based lessonsthat reinforce the Grand Challenge concepts in their science and math curricula. These projectsattempt to connect the abstract and conceptual challenges with real world applications. In thisprocess of demystifying technologies students take for granted, we hope to help them recognizethat the concepts they are learning in science and math can lead to a better world.For this particular set of activities, students will be mainly focusing on the Securing

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FPD 2: Building Community

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betsy F. Willis, Southern Methodist University; David A. Willis, Southern Methodist University; Mark Fontenot, Southern Methodist University

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First-Year Programs

and guest speakersfrom industry presented information on leadership and professionalism. Program directorspresented on topics including public speaking and presentation skills, managing a person’sdigital presence, and resume writing. Guest speakers from industry shared their academic andprofessional experiences and were some of the most popular presentations. Topics of guestspeakers included an introduction to intellectual property law, on being an entrepreneur in thetechnology industry, and looking back at a 20+ year career of being a female professionalengineer. Each semester’s seminar series included a common reading experience and discussion.These readings and discussions were a bridge that took students from learning about a facet